EP 245: A Political Discussion About the Health Crisis, Foreign Wars, the Future of Democracy, and More | ft. Kaizen Asiedu

EP 245: A Political Discussion About the Health Crisis, Foreign Wars, the Future of Democracy, and More | ft. Kaizen Asiedu

Kaizen Asiedu is a Harvard graduate in philosophy, an Emmy winner, and a life coach. We talked about our political backgrounds and values, what happened to RFK Jr, the health crisis in the US, foreign wars, how the coming election could affect the future of democracy, mainstream media, censorship and free speech, abortion, the steel man case for Kamala and Trump, and much more.

Join Kaizen’s Courage Collective:

skool.com/courage

Show Notes:

thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/kaizen-asiedu

Nuggets:

(00:00:00) – Kaizen's Emmy

(00:04:22) – My political background, the health crisis, & RKF Jr

(00:11:01) – My algorithm breaking & discovering Kaizen

(00:12:46) – What Kaizen does

(00:14:32) – Kaizen’s political journey

(00:21:13) – Kaizen’s awakening

(00:28:35) – Becoming a life coach

(00:31:51) – The media, our legal system, & Trump

(00:39:15) – How the media portrays RFK Jr, & the “white supremacists are very fine people” narrative

(00:43:16) – Kaizen’s experience talking about Trump

(00:46:25) – Nuance & the power of being truthful

(00:51:13) – Media bias, the influence of advertising, & polarized perceptions

(00:56:12) – Incentives drive everything

(00:57:14) – Tulsi Gabbard, Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, & and the DNC appointing Kamala Harris

(01:02:09) – Kaizen’s political journey continued

(01:10:12) – Priorities

(01:12:00) – What is America?

(01:14:15) – What does a “great” America actually look like?

(01:20:57) – Government corruption, Hunter Biden’s laptop, censorship, & free speech

(01:29:48) – Why this election is bigger than Trump vs. Harris

(01:32:35) – Why I feel frustrated with US politics

(01:35:34) – My health journey & why I care about the health crisis

(01:40:52) – The sick care system & our food system

(01:42:13) – Monsanto, GMO crops, Roundup, glyphosate, Bayer, & cancer lawsuits

(01:47:47) – How much we spend managing chronic disease

(01:50:40) – Sense vs. dollars

(01:53:32) – The health crisis is fundamental

(01:59:34) – Ripple effects

(02:01:47) – Pharma & conflicts of interest

(02:02:30) – Voting with our dollars

(02:07:57) – Taking responsibility

(02:09:15) – Synergistic effects

(02:10:24) – Abortion, racism, & what happens if Trump wins

(02:23:59) – Inviting curiosity & losing perspective

(02:27:24) – Steel man argument for Kamala Harris

(02:32:25) – Mass deportation

(02:37:48) – Steel man argument for Trump

(02:41:34) – January 6th

(02:44:17) – Mail-in ballots & voter ID

(02:48:26) – My final thoughts

(02:50:41) – Kaizen’s final thoughts & The Courage Collective

Avsnitt(385)

EP 287: Domen Škofic — The Red Bull Plane Project, Rediscovering Passion in Flatanger, and Trying Silence 9c

EP 287: Domen Škofic — The Red Bull Plane Project, Rediscovering Passion in Flatanger, and Trying Silence 9c

Domen Škofic is a Slovenian professional climber and a 5x World Cup gold medalist. We talked about his Red Bull Plane Climb project, skydiving, building a climbing gym with his father, retiring from t...

17 Nov 20251h 43min

EP 286: Steve Moss — Why Discomfort Fuels Breakthroughs, Double V12 Days at Age 40, and 455 V-Points in 24 Hours

EP 286: Steve Moss — Why Discomfort Fuels Breakthroughs, Double V12 Days at Age 40, and 455 V-Points in 24 Hours

Steve Moss is a high-level boulderer and the co-founder of a brewery and pizzeria in Spokane, WA. We talked about finding climbing at age 24, his breakthrough season climbing three V12s in less than t...

3 Nov 20252h 47min

EP 285: Tyler Stableford — Finding More Joy in Climbing, Breaking Plateaus, and Inputs Over Outcomes

EP 285: Tyler Stableford — Finding More Joy in Climbing, Breaking Plateaus, and Inputs Over Outcomes

Tyler Stableford is a lifelong climber and psychotherapist specializing in trauma resolution and treatment-resistant conditions. We talked about how to find more joy in our climbing, whether high perf...

20 Okt 20251h 57min

EP 284: Four PTs — The Case for Taking a Break, Heel Hooking Injuries, & Off-the-Wall Strength Training

EP 284: Four PTs — The Case for Taking a Break, Heel Hooking Injuries, & Off-the-Wall Strength Training

Dr. Jared Vagy returns to the podcast and is joined by three physical therapy students and graduates, Sarah Kremer, Dawson Freeze, and Michael Larson. We talked about three recent articles covering th...

6 Okt 20251h 24min

NEW LAUNCH: The Nugget Training App is Live

NEW LAUNCH: The Nugget Training App is Live

The Nugget Training App is the ultimate hub for every training session I've discussed with my guests on the podcast. Get guided sessions, track your progress, schedule your training, and more. New fea...

4 Okt 20253min

EP 283: Adrian Ballinger — The Mental and Physical Grind of High-Altitude Climbing, and Lessons for Every Climber

EP 283: Adrian Ballinger — The Mental and Physical Grind of High-Altitude Climbing, and Lessons for Every Climber

Adrian Ballinger is a renowned alpinist and mountain guide, and has summited Mt. Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen. We talked about his childhood, misconceptions about what he does, what clim...

15 Sep 20252h 11min

EP 282: Kerwin Loukusa — 4 Keys to Unlocking V13, Forecasting Perfect Conditions, & Embracing Beginner's Mind for Projects

EP 282: Kerwin Loukusa — 4 Keys to Unlocking V13, Forecasting Perfect Conditions, & Embracing Beginner's Mind for Projects

Kerwin Loukusa lives in Leavenworth, WA, and sent his first V12 and V13 last year while juggling a full-time job, wife, and two young kids. We talked about how he improved his flexibility to send the ...

1 Sep 20253h 53min

Something Different | Robb Wolf — Vitamin D, Zone 2 Cardio Hacks, Strength & Conditioning Timing, & Never Giving Up On Your Health

Something Different | Robb Wolf — Vitamin D, Zone 2 Cardio Hacks, Strength & Conditioning Timing, & Never Giving Up On Your Health

Robb Wolf is a 2x NYT Best-Selling Author (The Paleo Solution, Wired to Eat) and a leading voice in health, fitness, and nutrition. In this short segment, we cover the benefits of Vitamin D and Zone 2...

25 Aug 202536min

Populärt inom Utbildning

rss-bara-en-till-om-missbruk-medberoende-2
historiepodden-se
det-skaver
alska-oss
harrisons-dramatiska-historia
nu-blir-det-historia
roda-vita-rosen
johannes-hansen-podcast
allt-du-velat-veta
sektledare
rss-viktmedicinpodden
not-fanny-anymore
i-vantan-pa-katastrofen
sa-in-i-sjalen
rss-max-tant-med-max-villman
rss-basta-livet
rss-sjalsligt-avkladd
sex-pa-riktigt-med-marika-smith
rss-pa-insidan-med-bjorn-rudman
rss-ar-det-rimligt