Bob Gardner

Alive and Free

Bob Gardner

  • Freedom Inside of Conflict

Freedom Inside of Conflict

Thursday 15th June 2023

Bob Gardner uncovers how training for conflict can turn anxiety and stress into joy in this eye-opening episode of 'Alive and Free'.
27 minutes
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Empowering
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Alive and Free
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Bob Gardner
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Finding Joy in Conflict: Bob Gardner's Surprising Approach

Episode Overview

  • The real reason behind anxiety, depression, and stress
  • The significance of training in conflict for finding freedom and joy
  • Exploring the intersection between physical training, meditation, and everyday life
  • Insights into handling internal and external conflicts
  • Challenging conventional perspectives on emotional well-being
But if you haven't trained that, maybe just maybe that's why there's so much anxiety, or there's so much depression, or there's so much pain, or there's so much frustration and stress and anger and fear and all the other things that might show up in your life. It's not because you're broken. It's not because there's anything wrong with you. It's because, well, yeah, you haven't trained for conflict.
Ever thought conflict could be a source of joy? Bob Gardner flips the script on what we know about anxiety, depression, and stress in this episode of 'Alive and Free'. Bob argues that the root of these overwhelming emotions isn't because something's inherently wrong with us but because we've never been trained to handle conflict. Imagine if instead of dreading conflict, you could embrace it and find joy in it? Sounds wild, right?
Bob shares some unconventional yet effective techniques, like his 'narrate your life' trick to avoid road rage and the 'Martial Arts for Healing' method to erase trauma through play fighting. These aren't your typical self-help tips; they're practical tools drawn from Bob's extensive martial arts background. If you're ready to challenge your beliefs and discover how to turn conflict into a source of freedom and happiness, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a fresh take on emotional well-being that promises to change how you view life's challenges.