PeaceWalker Podcast
By Craig Gray
PeaceWalker PodcastMar 22, 2024
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#202: Players vs. Listeners
In this episode I talk about being a player vs. a listener. What’s the difference? Why this is so important After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my Free home study course One Simple Defense. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
May 10, 202419:51
#201: The Exhale
What do you do after that big event? How do you return to normal after a traumatic event? Find out that and more on today’s episode. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my Free home study course One Simple Defense. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
May 03, 202415:40
200!: Persistence
Join me on my 200th episode of this podcast! We talk about persistence. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my Street Smart Self Defense Guidebook. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Apr 26, 202436:17
#199: Improvising
In this episode I talk about the importance of improvising. We discuss the ancient Japanese concept of Shu-Ha-Ri. Basically learn the basic form - Break that form and Transcend the form. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my Street Smart Self Defense Guidebook. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Apr 19, 202416:54
#198: Gotta Keep It Simple
There are a lot of reasons to keep things simple, but this one, in my humble, but accurate opinion, trumps them all! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my Street Smart Self Defense Guidebook. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Apr 12, 202425:03
#197: The Most Important Thing
In this episode I share the most important thing that I do at the beginning and end of every class or workshop. This one simple exercise can change your life, maybe even save it! PeaceWalker Podcast: After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my Street Smart Self Defense Guidebook. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Apr 05, 202418:28
#196: You’ve Been Hacked
Today’s episode discusses being hacked. You know, having your online identity and finances compromised. These delta bravos hack more than your computer if you let them. An enlightening conversation in todays day and age. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my One Simple Defense Program. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Mar 22, 202412:55
#195: The Forgotten
Life often hits us in the head, making us forget who we are and how powerful and resourceful we can be. It can be tricky reclaiming our agency over ourselves. Even trickier to do it in a way that isn’t at someone else’s expense. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my One Simple Defense Program. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Mar 15, 202422:05
#194: Momentum
In this episode we talk about the power of momentum. Momentum in your training, in your approach and in Life! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my One Simple Defense Program. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Mar 08, 202418:16
#193: Get Busy
This episode talks about: Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my One Simple Defense Program. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Mar 01, 202420:13
#191: Less is More
Find out how less really is more in your training, your approach to protecting yourself (and others) and in Life. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my One Simple Defense Program. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Feb 23, 202423:33
#192 Change Your Training, Change Your Life
This episode I interview Lisa Glass. She shares with us how her PeaceWalker training changed her Life! Once you are finished listening to this episode go to www.peacewalker.org/ to get my free personal protection cheat sheet and updates on how to live this protector lifestyle.
Feb 16, 202401:06:15
#190: Keep It Simple, Playful & Real
Keep it Simple, Playful & Real! That’s what we’ll be talking about in this episode. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to peacewalker.org and get my One Simple Defense Program. It’s a simple 6 step framework to protecting yourself and your family. Learn how to better protect yourself in just minutes. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at PeaceWalker.org
Feb 09, 202417:08
#189: Static
Learning how to tune in, tune out, turn up, turn down, turn off and turn on. How your training can help you to cut out Life’s static and tune into the song (or silence) you want to hear. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Feb 02, 202412:36
#188: Fight, Roughhouse & Play
What’s the difference between fighting, roughhousing and playing in your training and Life? Find out on this episode! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jan 26, 202421:43
#187: Becoming the Best
Here’s a unique perspective on how to become the best in what you do. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jan 19, 202414:56
#186: Your Next Move
What’s Your NEXT move? Sometimes it’s not so much about what the best move is. Maybe you don’t have the convenience of time. You’re and AmeriCAN not an AmeriCAN’T, so when things are critical, but time’s tight, you may have to do the best you can with what you have. Buck up buttercup! Make your best assessment, create a plan, execute and adapt. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jan 12, 202417:06
#185: This is Your Real Goal
Make this your goal and you’ll be a better protector AND live a better life! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jan 05, 202430:37
#184: Your Boldest Year Yet!?
This is the last episode of 2023! I talk about how to have your boldest year yet in your training and in your Life! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Dec 29, 202320:31
#183: Forcing a Bad Position
This episode talks about square pegs and round holes. That’s right, forcing a bad position will expose you, putting you at risk. That and more on the PeaceWalker Podcast After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Dec 22, 202318:13
#182: This Will Change Everything
This one sentence will change everything for you. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Dec 15, 202315:23
#180: Vulnerable
Vulnerability that’s what I talk about in this episode. Why it’s so important in being a better protector, a better PeaceWalker, a better person. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Dec 08, 202320:37
#179: Tell a Better Story
Today I’m talking about stories and how they dramatically affect your ability to defend yourself on the street, at work, at home and in your Life! When you learn to tell better stories miraculous things happen, one of which is the safety of yourself and your loved ones. Some other really big things may occur as well, but you won’t know until you start! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Dec 01, 202327:31
#178: The Secret of Control
Today’s episode I chat about how to control people. It may not be what you think. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Nov 24, 202322:17
#177: Learn to Fish
Why you have to do more than learn a self defense technique. Understand how to solve the problem… Learn the formula… Live the lifestyle. Learning to fish vs. be given a fish. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Nov 17, 202316:39
#176: One Simple Idea
In this episode I share a story about one of our community members, Jennifer Franson, founder and executive director of iCI Nation. iCI is an organization that helps connect to build relationships and trust between citizens, police and the organizations that are there to provide assistance. Sounds like this should be an easy task… Well, it’s not, but Jenn makes it look simple. Join me today to talk about how One Simple Idea is changing the lives of a community and a city! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Nov 10, 202331:20
#175: Fear
This episode gets into one of the many aspects of fear and how it can hijack our effectiveness in protecting ourselves and in our success in life. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Nov 03, 202320:40
#174: On the Warpath
How being on the Warpath can shake your baseline, affect your effectiveness in Dealing with conflict and literally (and figuratively) bleed into your other interactions. Don’t become part of the problem. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Oct 27, 202319:36
#173: This One Word Changed Everything
In this episode I share the one word that my grandpa said to me that changed everything. It changed my self assurance, it changed how I tackled conflict, challenges and problems of all kinds in my life… and I this episode I wanted to share this one simple word with you. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Oct 20, 202312:03
#172: Krav Maga Doesn’t Win Wars
In this episode I talk about a conversation with an Israeli Krav Maga Instructor regarding the differences between ‘military’ and ‘civilian’ Krav Maga. This conversation can have a huge impact on your understanding of not only Krav Maga, but of your own ability to be a better Protector and PeaceWalker. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Oct 13, 202320:21
#171: What’s Your Operating System?
This episode talks about operating systems, specifically YOURS! What are you using? It’s more than simply learning some techniques to protect yourself. What mindset are you leveraging to forge your life? After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Oct 06, 202329:09
#170: Liar
In this episode I talk about lying and how it is detrimental to your training Mr your life. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Sep 29, 202324:27
#169: Fuzzy at First
We often don’t know why we’re getting ourselves into. Many things are fuzzy at first. Jobs, relationships, conflicts, and training all start out fuzzy at first. Heck, Life is fuzzy at first… and then gets even fuzzier. The bottom line is that we have to have courage even when we don’t know all the details. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Sep 22, 202318:25
#168: Right Under Your Nose
This episode is about awareness… Well sorta. It’s really more about assessment and context. More!? Listen to the episode. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Sep 15, 202318:56
#167: (Re)Defining Yourself
How would you define yourself? What does that have to do with protecting yourself!? That and more on today’s episode. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Sep 08, 202314:46
#166: A Test of Transformation
Todays episode talks about how tests can transform you if you learn the right lessons. It’s really up to you! After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Sep 01, 202311:23
#165: To You or Through You
To you or through you? We’re talking about your training. Is it something you do or is it something you become? That and more on today’s episode. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Aug 25, 202327:10
#164: Stopping Shrinkage
In this episode I need for you to keep your mind out of the gutter!=) We’re talking about shrinkage and how to prevent it! I’m not talking about George Costanza type of shrinkage here, I’m referring to something else… Check out the episode to hear what. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Aug 18, 202318:36
#163: Little Steps
In this episode I talk about the little things that you do to make the big things possible in your training and in your life. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Aug 11, 202317:42
#162: Weaponizing Yourself
In this episode I discuss the idea of training to Weaponize, not destroy your body. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Aug 04, 202315:42
#161: The Paradox of Exposure
This episode discusses the paradox of vulnerability and exposure in training and in life. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jul 28, 202319:13
#160: Serving Self or Others?
Today’s episode talks about Dr. Karpman’s Victim Triangle and recognizing if we are serving self or others. Why are we coming to others aid!? After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jul 21, 202311:15
#159: The Call
When did you hear The Call? The Call to adventure. The Call to be a Protector. The Call to become a PeaceWalker. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jul 14, 202319:14
#158: Trust Your Equipment
In today’s episode I discuss learning to trust yourself, your equipment and others. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jul 07, 202326:17
#157: When is Your Independence Day?
This episode discusses the importance of Agency and Independence both as a nation and as an individual. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jun 30, 202316:45
#156: A Force for Good
In this episode I talk about my experience at Acton Institute’s global conference and keynote speaker Yeonmi Park. PeaceWalker Podcast: After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jun 23, 202320:44
#155: Information Overload
This episode discusses the difference between information and transformation. Is your training helping you to transform? If so, what are you transforming in to?! Listen for more. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jun 16, 202319:56
#154: Are You Ready For this War?
In this episode I talk about getting ready for war? What war? And how do prepare? After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jun 09, 202318:20
#153: Becoming Formidable
In the episode I talk about how the art of becoming formidable. Becoming formidable is essential to being more successful in EVERYTHING you do! Learn more in this episode. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
Jun 02, 202320:05
#152: Downtime
In this episode I talk about the real importance of getting downtime. I discuss how it affects your training and more importantly your ability to handle conflict and stress in real time. After you’re done listening to today’s episode, go to sixdaydefense.com and get free access to my new self defense mini course. Learn how to better protect yourself in just 10 minutes per day over the next six days. Sound too good to be true?! See for yourself at sixdaydefense.com
May 26, 202310:46