KNOW FEAR with Tony Blauer

Sparring. How hard? How often? That was the impetus of the call. But we go way deeper. Join me and mom, writer, fighter, Alice Vitiello, who makes her second appearance on KNOW FEAR. We go 10 rounds! Enjoy and please share with your coaches and other combat athletes.

“When Violence is the answer, it’s the only answer.” - Tim Larkin. I always loved that quote. It’s misunderstood by people who don’t understand how predators think. Join me for a provocative talk with creator of Target Focus Training and my friend Tim Larkin.

Psychologist Jeff DeTeso returns to discuss how he uses the CYCLE OF BEHAVIOR method in his practice to help veterans dealing with PTSD as well as others suffering from fear-based issues. My contention is simple: when we look directly into the face of fear and acknowledge how it influences all decisions and emotional ‘states’ we begin to regain a sense of self-control and renewed mental strength. Enjoy this episode! Many more to come.

The recent tragedy in Sutherland Springs, Texas horrified the world. I wanted to discuss it in hopes of inspiring people to take a deeper look active killer scenarios and their personal safety and defense. My guest for this episode has a unique set of skills. I invited my friend Baret Fawbush specifically because he is a Minister at a Christian Church as well as a Firearms Trainer. What a combination given the subject. I️ hope you enjoy this discussion about a very sensitive subject.

If you live on the planet earth and interact with other humans this podcast will have value. Join me and Simon Bell, author, professor & CEO of Project Fear & Formations of Terror.

Dr. Alice Vitiello, PhD., shares a deep and honest perspective on violence, human nature & personal defense.

Jeff DeTeso is a licensed psychologist who has applied THE CYCLE OF BEHAVIOR model & our mind-set & fear management research to his practice and is helping veterans suffering from PTSD.

I first saw Aaron Jannetti on a Blaze feature about his Active Shooter course. I invited Him to run his course at our annual self-defense camp. He impressed me. Real talk for really horrific scenario.

Should you have an opinion about something you’ve never tasted, read, seen or tried?

How you breathe affects how you think & feel. It's that simple. On the call we discuss fear, anxiety, life and breathing. My good friend Bmac, is doing important work. Check it out.

The 'Unconscious Bias' and why bluntness matters, let's think about that for 5 minutes

This is a recap of my conversation with Simon Bell, a Professor from the United Kingdom. Simon has done extensive research on terror and fear. We will have Simon on a the Conscious Bias podcast soon!

Reading this article was quite interesting and it made me think back to conversations I've had about the importance of situational awareness and speed - I hope you dig my thoughts.

Thoughts on danger, capacity vs potential, instincts & intuition and then a surprise question from my wife about safety in a car.

Danger danger danger • Danger danger danger - part 2