The Datsusara Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Host Chris Odell has a long and amusing conversation with BJJ Black Belt and somewhat reluctant BJJ instructional video star Chris Burns. They discuss Chris' history and current work in the realm of Jiu Jitsu, their shared passion for the original martial art, particularly as shown by Rickson Gracie, in contrast to the sport style. They also explore the teaching mindset, and dig into Chris' unique, sometimes controversial personality and presentation.

Chris Burns is a second degree black belt under Rickson Gracie and the founder of the Zero Point Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy. He also works with The BJJ Project which produces a ton a of great content with his teachings.

Chris Burns' Instagram and Facebook

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Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Chris sits down with James Driskill, a Rickson Gracie black belt currently serving as Rickson's full time uke and assistant instructor. James has applied the principals of learning to many areas of life including regenerative agriculture, cannabis farming and many more topics covered in the discussion.

 

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Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Dr. Oren Amitay a psychologist trained in 8 different therapy orientations, a university lecturer and serves as an expert witness in the Ontario court system. He also has a podcast called “The Real Reality”.

Chris and Oren discuss psychology, raising well adjusted children, PC/SJW extremist politics, social media, and psychedelics.

      Guest links: DocAmitay.com Oren's Youtube Oren's Twitter Oren's Facebook




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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Jonathan Pageau is an Eastern Orthodox religious icon carver by trade. Recently he has also been speaking on and making videos which explore the symbolic worldview.

Chris talks with Jonathan about his personal Datsusara journey which led to his work as an icon carver and also his more recent endeavors exploring symbology in myth, religion, society and culture. Chris gets into his allergic response to organized religion and discusses literal vs symbolic interpretations of Christianity, including making sense of seemingly illogical purity laws like not mixing cotton with wool. Also much to Chris' delight the true legend of the dog headed St. Christopher is revealed. A fun, lighthearted and hopefully enlightening conversation all will enjoy.

Guest links: Pageau carvings Jonathan's Twitter

Video version available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/P8msxsJQdcA

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Dr. Clay Routledge is an author, psychological scientist, and professor. His research focuses on the many ways that people gain and maintain perceptions of meaning in life and how these perceptions contribute to psychological wellbeing, physical health, and intergroup relations.

Chris talks with Clay about how people find meaning in their lives, and the sometimes strange places that path can lead. The discussion also gets into the current problems in academia and the related cultural struggle seen playing out in modern society.


Guest links: ClayRoutledge.com   Clay's Twitter

 

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and previously at Harvard. He has written multiple books and produced hundreds of lectures on topics of psychology, mythology, neuroscience, religion, war and in particular the works and philosophy of Jung, Freud, Piaget, Rogers, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, and Heidegger. He has also been very active in the political realm of late, taking a stance for free speech, justice, and responsibility, especially as it relates to Academia.

Chris talks with Peterson about finding one's path, motivation, environmental issues, public debate, learning to articulate, identity politics and more.     Video version on YouTube

Guest links: JordanPeterson.com Self Authoring
Jordan's Youtube Jordan's Twitter Jordan' Patreon Jordan's Facebook

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Nick Osipczak is a British Mixed Martial Artist that has fought in the UFC and also starred on "The Ultimate Fighter" tv show. Nick brings a unique perspective to the arts as he comes from a Tai Chi background and has learned how to integrate that into his MMA practice. Nick also teaches the various MMA aspects, Tai Chi, meditation and much more. He also creates sacred geometry art pieces.

Chris and co-host Peter Hyoguchi drink tea, discuss martial arts, life direction and spiritual matters with Nick. This episode was recorded at Chris' home outside and includes the sounds of crows and Kira, and Buddha (Chris daughter and dog), enjoy.


Guest links: Raised Spirit Nick's Twitter

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
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Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Matt Thornton is the founder of Straight Blast Gym International, an association of over 35 gyms worldwide engaged in training athletes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing and mixed martial arts. Matt has also been applying many of his ideas to the discipline of philosophy, where he champions skepticism, rationality, and the scientific method.

Matt speaks with Chris about the concepts of Aliveness in training and authenticity in martial arts and life in genneral. Also discussed is Connor McGregor as Connor trains out of SBG Ireland.


Guest links: Straight Blast Gym MattThornton.org
Matt's Twitter  

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

Katy Bowman is biomechanist, author and instructor who has focused her studies and teaching on the everyday movement patterns of human beings. Katy blends a scientific approach with straight talk solutions to healthy living via everyday lifestyle choices, rather than making personal health care something that happens on a schedule in isolated situations.
  In this podcast we get a genneral overview of her studies and and the body of her public work including her books and her teaching outlet "Movement Matters". We discuss the issues that arise from a sedentary lifestyle and from overtraining in the gym without thinking about our daily movements in all situations. Katy also touches on our genetic evolution and why our regular movement is so important to well being.


Guest links: NutritiousMovement.com Nutritious Movement Instagram Nutritious Movement Facebook Nutritious Movement Twitter Nutritious Movement YouTube  

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).

An accomplished healer, teacher, and martial artist, Dr. Feng, was literally born into a living philosophy. He provides a short introduction to Taoism, where he sees all practice and ritual having a foundation in gratitude. He also shares his own perspective and advice for people on the Datsusara path.


Guest links: The Taoist Center  

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Twitter: @DatsuChris
Facebook: Chris Datsusara Odell

Intro and outro music by Twenty Shades of Red with excerpts from a speech by Alan Watts  (Do You Do It, or Does It Do You).