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For the Love Of Life

For the Love Of Life

By Lataya Ottman

For the LOL podcast is focused around loving life: all of it!
How can we find laughter in sadness, terror, pain, or humiliation?
How can we shift our perspectives to find more joy in the present moment?
With a wide range of guests, Lataya gets to explore life through the lens of all kinds of interesting, inspiring, intelligent and strange humans.... and so do you!

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#34 Guest 14: Carlos DelaPlaya

For the Love Of LifeJan 20, 2022

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#49 Guest 25: Amanda Seibert
May 22, 202301:26:09
#50 Guest 26: Gavin Masumiya
May 18, 202301:52:23
#48 Guest 24: Marcus Soares

#48 Guest 24: Marcus Soares

Marcus Soares is a 9th degree Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt with a lifelong passion for teaching jiu jistu, and carrying on the legacy of his mentor and friend, Master Carlson Gracie Sr.

In this episode Marcus reflects on his journey and gives insights and experiences from 50+ years in the world of martial arts. He shares his sense of humor, stories from his competition days, and the many benefits of Brazilian jiu jitsu. Overall, it's a fun and informative episode that any martial arts enthusiast is sure to enjoy!

Thank you to everyone who submitted a question for him to answer!

Get in touch with Marcus, or learn more about trying jiu jitsu here:

marcussoares.com

Instagram: @marcussoaresbjj

Youtube: @MarcusSoaresBJJ Enjoy the episode, and as always, thanks for being here, For the Love of Life!

May 02, 202302:30:39
#47 Guest 23: Seibo Shen
Apr 27, 202301:58:23
#46 Guest 22: Theophilus Zhuang

#46 Guest 22: Theophilus Zhuang

Theophilus Zhuang is the creator and host of the Noble Father podcast! He is a coach for fathers, with a passion for living a meaningful, intentional life created from the inside out. In this episode we talk about discovering your life's unique purpose, learning deep lessons through all experience, making it as an entrepreneur... and more!

Connect with him on Instagram @coachtheoz or at coachwiththeo.com


Please enjoy, and as always, thank YOU for being here For the Love of Life!


From this episode:

Ikigai

The 7 Dimensions of Wellness

Apr 17, 202302:40:22
#45 Guest 21 : Alex Rousey
Apr 05, 202301:48:04
#44 Guest 20: Loralei Bayette
Mar 19, 202301:28:54
#43 LOLs from BJJ #2 - The Doorways of Desire

#43 LOLs from BJJ #2 - The Doorways of Desire

Lessons of Life from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!!! Not only are there many places to WANT TO BE, there are many ways to get to each place. Why fight with a locked door, when there’s an open one across the hall?
Feb 17, 202309:60
#42 Guest 19: Fi Bishop
Feb 14, 202301:56:53
#41 Milkin’ Healthy Choices

#41 Milkin’ Healthy Choices

Another car rant! This time, reflecting on lost motivation, and how to move up in the world without having to hit rock bottom again.
Feb 06, 202314:42
#40 Oversharing with Sean! Part 1!

#40 Oversharing with Sean! Part 1!

Lataya and Sean share embarrassing stories during a short car ride. (Don’t listen if you don’t think 💩 is funny)
Feb 01, 202326:14
#39 A Diamond in the Rough

#39 A Diamond in the Rough

A brief message from Lataya
Jun 19, 202211:58
#38 Guest 18: Melanie Dutoit
May 12, 202201:59:07
#37 Guest 17: Carlee O

#37 Guest 17: Carlee O

Carlee is a horticulturist specializing in sustainable crop production, who is now new to homesteading! In this episode Carlee shares her experience of transitioning into a self-sustaining lifestyle, and what it's like for her and her family to provide for themselves relying on their own land and abilities. 

Apr 30, 202202:05:20
#36 Guest 16: VINA
Mar 12, 202202:17:31
#35 Guest 15: Jen Mirambeau AKA "Jenergy"
Feb 11, 202201:56:42
#34 Guest 14: Carlos DelaPlaya
Jan 20, 202201:43:19
#33 Guest 13: Adella Hall

#33 Guest 13: Adella Hall

Adella is a deep thinking, deep feeling young woman who met Lataya through Raven Royce's Voice Codes offering. In this episode Lataya and Adella talk about the process of having a strong yearning to express, but being help back by our own fear of being heard or understood. Adella shares insights from her personal experience, including jouneying with mushrooms, backpacking in Bolivia, and the blessing of introspection that the covid lockdowns allowed the time for.

Jan 18, 202202:02:43
#32 Guest 12: Athena Llywelyn

#32 Guest 12: Athena Llywelyn

Athena is here For the Love of Life AGAIN, because that's what she is about. Tune in to hear her angelic voice discuss the magic of life, learning about shamanism, the joy of creation, the process of healing, and the happy accidents that make out dreams come true.

Jan 03, 202202:07:46
#31 Guest 11: Yashodhan Rajane

#31 Guest 11: Yashodhan Rajane

In this episode we get to experience a little piece of life from the perspective of Yashodhan. Yash is a pilot & brazilian jiu jitsu competitor from Mumbai, India. Topics vary as usual...but tune in to discover the meaning of his name... It hints toward an exciting future! For more of him on Instagram @yashodhan_rajane
Dec 22, 202101:55:13
#30 Lessons of Life from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu : LOLs from BJJ

#30 Lessons of Life from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu : LOLs from BJJ

LOLs from BJJ - unofficial, unrefined free thought episodes, where Lataya hashes out things she learns from jiu jitsu.
Dec 10, 202119:24
#29 Guest 10: Raven Royce
Dec 03, 202101:50:08
#28 Freestylin' Pod: Get Back in the Groove, Girl!

#28 Freestylin' Pod: Get Back in the Groove, Girl!

An update on what's going on with Lataya.... Flexibility training, art, honesty & ideas.
Nov 22, 202140:54
#27 Mentally Ill : A Perceptual Skill

#27 Mentally Ill : A Perceptual Skill

Is mental illness a lifelong commitment or a transient state of consciousness? Lataya's not sure, but she's playing around with possibilities.
Nov 16, 202123:03
#27 Brief Ramblings Inspired by New Meanings of Old Content

#27 Brief Ramblings Inspired by New Meanings of Old Content

Welcome to my brain!
Oct 20, 202110:41
#26 Appreciative Ramblings

#26 Appreciative Ramblings

Lataya shares insights learned through Jiu Jitsu and moments of appreciation from a morning walk.
Sep 23, 202127:14
#26 Guest 9: Wayne Symington

#26 Guest 9: Wayne Symington

Lataya met Wayne in Durban, South Africa, where they trained jiu-jitsu and he shared the story of his shark attack. In this episode, Lataya and Wayne revisit the shark attack, and discuss things like love, faith, spirituality and gratitude in relationship to near death experiences. Please enjoy listening!!! ❤️
Sep 21, 202101:36:09
#25 Guest 8: Sean Mooney

#25 Guest 8: Sean Mooney

Sean Mooney is a competitive jiu-jitsu athlete who utilizes the power of positive thinking to traverse the treacherous challenges that life often throws our way. In this episode we talk about his experience with sickness and injury, and how struggle pushes us into becoming the people we want to be. Find more of him on Instagram @seanwilliamjohnmooney
Sep 16, 202102:13:06
#23 Guest 6: Timna Dumitra

#23 Guest 6: Timna Dumitra

Timna is an Austrian born 21 year old helicopter mechanic, and an all around bundle of joy and laughter. In this episode Lataya and Timna talk mostly about childhood trauma, and yet, have a hilariously playful and fun time. Please enjoy!
Sep 08, 202101:53:30
#22 Guest 5: Walther Maciel

#22 Guest 5: Walther Maciel

Walther is a Brazil-born Jiu-Jitsu blue belt and software engineer. Lataya and him talk jiu-jitsu, family, and moooooore.... Including learning some Portuguese! Please, enjoy.
Sep 08, 202102:36:38
#21 Forgetting Things to Remember?!?

#21 Forgetting Things to Remember?!?

High energy, impromptu morning storytime and ramblings with Lataya.
Sep 02, 202126:46
#20 Guest 4: Benoit Renaud AKA Bob Rastafari

#20 Guest 4: Benoit Renaud AKA Bob Rastafari

Benoit, from France, and Lataya, from Canada met at a monkey sanctuary in Tzaneen, South Africa. Since then they have road tripped and "Deep Snacked" in Spain twice. Benoit organizes and cooks at festivals, currently in Poland. He is a joy enthusiast, and a true lover of life.
Aug 24, 202101:50:51
#19 Guest 3 - Brian O'Connor

#19 Guest 3 - Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is a jiu-jitsu blue belt and a fellow Marcus Soares team member. Here we touch on lessons from jiu-jitsu that cross over into everyday life, the power of habits, beliefs, faith, and other silly nonsense. Please enjoy, and thanks for listening!
Aug 06, 202101:51:17
#18 - Guest 2: Manzir Chowdhury

#18 - Guest 2: Manzir Chowdhury

Manzir Chowdhury is one of the most unique, and hilariously authentic individuals you may ever come to know. In this episode Manzir and Lataya attempt to understand one another by talking philosophy, metaphysics, God and to what extent positive thinking can, or cannot influence the world around us.
Jul 14, 202101:25:44
#17 - Naive Optimism, or Deliberate Focus?

#17 - Naive Optimism, or Deliberate Focus?

A brief explanation of Lataya's seemingly naive way of being.
Jul 10, 202105:56
#16 - LATAYA: What Does It Mean?

#16 - LATAYA: What Does It Mean?

Who the heck is Lataya? This silly episode is about exploring the meaning of the name Lataya, and playing with it in a way that feels good. Typical Lataya, AMIRITE?
Jul 06, 202130:24
#15 - Words - - -> Matter

#15 - Words - - -> Matter

Some poetry, some stories, some silliness. Lataya talks about the often underestimated and overlooked power of the words we speak.
Jun 16, 202134:05
#14 - Let's Talk About Death Bay-Bee Let's Talk About UNITY

#14 - Let's Talk About Death Bay-Bee Let's Talk About UNITY

Lataya talks about the violent history of humankind, and the ongoing cycle of life and death. From a perspective of LOVE. A Thought on this episode. "Unity is not about many pieces coming together to be one in the same. It is about realizing that all the pieces are derived from the same source, and are one, no matter what."
Jun 11, 202101:12:20
#13 - The Good in the Bad

#13 - The Good in the Bad

Another fun, yet vulnerable cast. Talking about the value of the innevitable relationship between all things opposing... Lataya laughs, cries, and loves.
Jun 01, 202139:11
#12 - Guest 1: Mark Stajshjdjajskkk (and don't you forget it)

#12 - Guest 1: Mark Stajshjdjajskkk (and don't you forget it)

One of my favourite people on the planet, Mark. We talk stoicism, the intelligence of nature, psychadelics and the importance of self awareness.
May 31, 202101:07:18
#11 - My Favourite Gifts Come Covered In Shit

#11 - My Favourite Gifts Come Covered In Shit

Tune in to find out
May 30, 202134:56
#10 - Are You God?

#10 - Are You God?

Lataya marvels at the unbelievable beauty, intricacy, creativity and diversity of the human experience.
May 29, 202108:28
#9 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Makes For A Better Being!

#9 - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Makes For A Better Being!

Lataya talks about the power of belief, and links together lessons learned through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu about living an intentionally non-resistant life.
May 22, 202137:48
#8 - Stay In Your Lane!

#8 - Stay In Your Lane!

Stay in your lane. Be aware of your surroundings, and acutely aware of what is and is not in your control. Enjoy the ride..... And don't worry, there was no fiddling with the phone during this recording... Eyes on the road!
May 17, 202108:30
# 7 - Poetry From The Spirit Realm - and Finding Love in the Darkest of Places

# 7 - Poetry From The Spirit Realm - and Finding Love in the Darkest of Places

If you've ever felt resistance to your existence, perhaps Lataya's poem can offer some words that inspire you to relax into and enjoy the playful nature of this Life Experience we all share in... Or perhaps you can at least have a giggle.
May 11, 202134:10
# 6- What Am I Even Doing Here?

# 6- What Am I Even Doing Here?

A quick little diddy. Lataya shares the intention of this podcast, and plays with the idea of wanting people to feel good when communicating ideas.
Apr 30, 202110:06
# 5 - A Quick Thought on a Dog Walk

# 5 - A Quick Thought on a Dog Walk

Playing with the idea of Human being to Dog as Spirit is to Ego.
Apr 30, 202103:13
#4 - Dogs, Trees and Human Beings

#4 - Dogs, Trees and Human Beings

What can we learn from the world around us? Anything we want. Today, Lataya shares thoughts on the inside-->out process, human connection, and how all dogs can be therapy dogs
Apr 29, 202142:16
#3 - Conditional Happiness Holds You Back

#3 - Conditional Happiness Holds You Back

Lataya talking some good-sense, and also some non-sense about choosing and creating a perspective that not only makes for a happier time, but better serves those around you, and helps create the world you WANT to live in.
Apr 23, 202129:53
#2 - A Thought by Rushing Water

#2 - A Thought by Rushing Water

Do you ever see trees with eyes?
Apr 23, 202102:02