Podcast Episodes

June 10, 2021

Ep 175 - Working out Anxiety with Dr Jarrod Spencer

Dr Jarrod Spencer from Mind of the Athlete, LLC is an expert on emotional health and how to handle anxiety . He’s back with Tim and Steve to share more helpful tips and to talk about his exciting new series with iFIT involvin...

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June 3, 2021

Ep 174 - Don't Fall For The Feints

In combat sports, feinting is used often to deceive an opponent. For example: pretending to hit the body but then going for the head instead. If you react to every feint in life (as in something that will hurt you minimally o...

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May 27, 2021

Ep 173 - Lessons We Can Learn From Dogs

A couple weeks ago Tim mentioned he’s noticed that more and more he’s appreciating certain things his dog does . And Steve just got a new puppy. So this episode has “gone to the dogs!” We’re joking around, but in all seriousn...

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May 20, 2021

Ep 172 - Eliminate the What-Ifs

Fear of all the "what-ifs" slows you down, inhibits you, and reduces the quality of your life. This fear leads to chronic anxiety. Tim and Steve talk about eliminating these "What-Ifs" — living in the silent space of your min...

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May 13, 2021

Ep 171 - Growing Older and More Ritualistic

Tim has noticed that he’s become more ritualistic the older he gets. He’s realized to get the things he wants, to feel the way he wants to feel, and to have a happy life — the importance of consistency and rituals cannot be u...

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May 6, 2021

Ep 170 - We Only Have So Much Time

"If you love life, don't waste time — for time is what life is made up of.” — Bruce Lee Time is the most valuable commodity. To get ahead in life, we must not waste time . Choose wisely who and what you spend your time on . I...

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April 29, 2021

Ep 169 - Mental and Spiritual Strength Through Training

A couple weeks ago when Master Tim Hawk joined Tim Hoover and Steve Mittman he talked about the benefits he’s experienced from training in the martial arts for 60 years — including confidence, discipline, patience, and fitnes...

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April 22, 2021

Ep 168 - Too Much of A Good Thing Can Be Bad

Can you have too much discipline? What about confidence? Can it get out of control? Speaking of control — can one have too much self-control? Or how about being so aware of everything that you become paranoid. Life is all abo...

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April 15, 2021

Ep 167 - 60 Years of Martial Arts

After training for 60 years, Master Tim Hawk has learned a thing or two that have carried over to everyday life. He shares his observations with us on these things and more: Confidence Discipline Patience Fitness

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April 8, 2021

Ep 166 - Discipline Is What Leads to Success

Soon-to-be Doctor Cyrus Sholevar joins Tim and Steve to discuss how the martial arts have impacted his life. He attributes self-discipline to being able to focus on reaching goals, achieving difficult tasks, and overcoming di...

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April 1, 2021

Ep 165 - Very Basic Things to Be Healthier

Getting back to basics is the simplest way to find calm in this chaos. Forget biohacking or looking for the next healthy fad, let’s stick with straightforward, commonsense health basics. “There is absolutely nothing more impo...

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March 25, 2021

Ep 164 - Listen to The Whispers

Bernie shares his version of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which he views as: Ignorance Gullibility Stubbornness Foolishness He, Tim, and Steve also talk about fear — how some use it for control to make you do or say t...

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March 18, 2021

Ep 163 - Awareness and Focus — Alike But Different

“Life is everything and nothing all at once.” — Billy Corgan Tim and Steve talk about seeing nothing while seeing it all, along with: Attitude Awareness Focus

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March 11, 2021

Ep 162 - Jim Kelly, A Hero To Learn From

“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” — Zig Ziglar Len, Tim, and Steve talk about faith, family, friends, and fellowship. If you have something positive to share, it's important to do so, because y...

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March 4, 2021

Ep 161 - All Good Things End, But Never Die

As we talked about before , the flagship school of Hoover Karate Academy has been sold. Many memories live on, and so does HKA's Allentown location. Tim, Frank, and Steve have one last conversation inside the old dojo — about...

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Feb. 25, 2021

Ep 160 - Adversity Breeds Self-Reliance and Confidence

Exactly two years ago, long before the pandemic, we had Anthony Droz on the show. Now, with the pandemic upon us, so much of what we talked about is more important than ever: How and why you must maintain the warrior ethos , ...

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Feb. 18, 2021

Ep 159 - Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional

“Any change, even a change for the better is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” — Arnold Bennett ”If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou ”You must ...

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Feb. 11, 2021

Ep 158 - Food and Nutrition for Emotional Health

Chelsea from Fuel for Thought Nutrition explains which foods to eat — not just for our bodies to be healthy — but for our minds and emotional health also.

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Feb. 5, 2021

Ep 157 - Quantity or Quality?

This brief episode prompted Steve Mittman to question if the length of the show really matters as long as there is something inspiring, thought provoking, energizing, or informative. In other words: quantity vs quality — what...

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Jan. 28, 2021

Ep 156 - How to Meditate

Last week, Tim Hawk talked about some of the amazing benefits of meditating . In this episode, he takes us through a very simple guided breath meditation that anyone can do — anywhere, anytime.

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Jan. 21, 2021

Ep 155 - Benefits of Meditation

You don't need to be a Buddhist monk sitting for hours in lotus position to meditate. A simple breathing meditation is something you can do — anywhere, anytime — and it’s free! It's scientifically proven to reduce stress, con...

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Jan. 14, 2021

Ep 154 - Are You Emotionally Exhausted?

If you’re feeling emotionally exhausted — you’re not alone. Symptoms associated with emotional exhaustion include: irritability, frustration, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation, lack of focus, brain fog, and feeling...

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Jan. 7, 2021

Ep 153 - Newton's Laws of Motion

Last year in January, we suggested letting go of the new year’s resolution mentality . A few months ago, we recommended finding accountability partners to help achieve goals, identify weaknesses, and capitalize on strengths. ...

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Dec. 31, 2020

Ep 152 - Sharing Meals, Strengthening Relationships

“There is something profoundly satisfying about sharing a meal. Eating together, breaking bread together, is one of the oldest and most fundamentally unifying of human experiences.” — Barbara Coloroso All of us at the Attack ...

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