PeaceWalker Podcast
By Craig Gray
PeaceWalker PodcastDec 08, 2023
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#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
#151: The Power of Posture
In this episode I talk about how your posture not only affects your confidence and mood, but the way you carry yourself can increase or decrease your chances of being targeted to being attacked, taken advantage of or bullied. 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 20, 202318:50
#150: From Sheep to Lionesses
In this special episode I talk to entrepreneur, relationship coach, and world changer, Kris Wassink. Kris shares her story and how she is working to empower the young women of Uganda by sharing her light, her clarity and her skills as a PeaceWalker! If you are interested in 2023’s PeaceWalker Live, contact me at: PeaceWalkerLife@gmail.com and I’ll get you the info and registration. 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 12, 202301:11:07
#149: I Did It My Way
In this episode I share a story about how Frank Sinatra was a PeaceWalker and how he did the right thing his way! 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 05, 202317:33
#148: Tactical Action Plan
In this episode I share a simple action plan to use during an emergency, self defense or to deal with almost any situation that you need to tackle. 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
Apr 28, 202308:05
#147: Sandwich Artists & Balance Points
In this episode I talk about the importance of balance points. I go over how balance points aren’t just physical and how important they are when dealing with conflict. 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
Apr 21, 202311:05
#146: Technique vs. Approach
In this episode I talk about the difference between giving a man a fish and teaching a man how to fish. We’ll discuss have a technique vs. having an approach to better deal with conflict and violence. 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
Apr 14, 202323:51
#145: Pushing Buttons Turning Screws
This episode talks about pushing buttons and turning screws in ways you may not have considered! 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
Apr 07, 202321:42
#144: Bootcamps, Retreats & Immersion Training
In this episode I talk about bootcamps, retreats and immersion training. Are they worth it or just a waste of time and money? Find out on this episode.
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Mar 31, 202312:54
#143: Balance
This episode talks about defying cultures pull for you to be out of balance. How do you find the balance between being too Gung Ho or Gun Shy? This is the topic of 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
Mar 24, 202321:14
#142: Wiping w/Your Left Hand
Today’s interestingly titled episode has to do with the unconscious habits you’ve acquired and how they affect your ability to protect yourself. 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
Mar 17, 202319:56
#141: An Astronaut’s Perspective
In This episode you can listen to stories from astronauts who’s perspectives were dramatically altered after their missions into space… And discover what the h*ll that has to do w/protecting yourself. 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
Mar 10, 202321:30
#140: Learn Today Use Tonight
This episode discusses the differences of learning skills that you can use immediately vs. working on a something that takes time to develop. 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
Mar 03, 202323:38
#138: Boiling Point
What’s the difference between 211 and 212 degrees? Boiling point. The difference between simmering and boiling. What does that have to do with training to protect yourself and others?! Find out on this episode! yourself?! Everything really! Listen to this episode and find out why. 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 24, 202321:11
SPECIAL: Active Response Training
In this special episode I discuss how to increase your chances of surviving an active shooting event. This episode is in response to the recent incident at MSU here in Michigan. 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 17, 202310:55
#137: Tone
Does protecting yourself have a tone? Can you set the tone of a conflict? Find out as we explore this idea in this episode. yourself?! Everything really! Listen to this episode and find out why. 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 10, 202313:45
#136: Art & Function
In this episode I go down a huge rabbit hole about the Art v. Function of self defense, martial arts & combat sports. Grab a beverage, take a seat and get ready to string together thought storm of loosely woven together ideas and musings about the subject we most like to talk about. 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 03, 202339:07
#135: Floss the Power of Habit
What the heck does flossing have to do with protecting yourself?! Everything really! Listen to this episode and find out why. 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 27, 202309:20
#134: More Aloha
In this episode I talk about More Aloha. What is it and what does it have to do with you being a better protector? Find out 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
Jan 20, 202320:21
#133: Something Bigger
This episode talks about why connecting to something larger than yourself is so important when it comes to protecting yourself. 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 13, 202321:15
#132: New Year New You Lie!
In this episode I talk about how this idea of a New Year / New You is an absolute Lie! Rather than the typical New Years Resolution propaganda I share a simple approach to better choose, access and obtain not only your goals, but the life you want to live! 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 06, 202316:19
#131: Seek First to Understand
In this episode I talk about the importance of understanding others before trying to have them understand us. This I an important skill to develop and use. 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 30, 202217:15