WDP 168: Toby Cowern

Randy King is a self-defense instructor, speaker, and author. We talk about his new book and lots more. The second part of our talk, in which Randy answers questions from my Patrons, is here.  Show notes: https://wimsblog.com/169 Enjoy! Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes, HUNDREDS of exclusive videos, and much more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com 

Toby Cowern has an extensive background in military intelligence, survival, and preparedness. We discuss geopolitics and how the consequences of the war in Iran will impact everyday citizens.  The second part of our talk, in which Toby answers questions from my Patrons, is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157721898  Shownotes: https://wimsblog.com/168 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes, HUNDREDS of exclusive videos, and much more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere  New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/  Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres  Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com 

Paul Silfverstråle is a long-time practitioner of martial arts, in particular the Tai Chi Chuan style I also teach. He also has extensive knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, movement training and more. The second part of our conversation with supporter Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153013420  Shownotes: https://wimsblog.com/167 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes, HUNDREDS of exclusive videos, and much more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

Jamie Clubb is a UK-based martial arts and self‑protection coach, founder of Clubb Chimera Martial Arts and has authored books, courses, and a long-running podcast. We cover all these and much more in this episode. Part two of our conversation with supporter Q&A is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150671030/ Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes, HUNDREDS of exclusive videos, and much more: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

Mary Stevens is a Karate instructor, women's and children's self-defense instructor, and much more. We talked about her experience in India, self-defense for teenagers, and much more. Part two of our conversation is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147180125  The show notes and links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/165 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

No gym? No problem. In this episode, I cover how to build serious strength with bodyweight exercises, cheap and DIY equipment, and more, in the most affordable way.  The show notes and links mentioned are here: https://wimsblog.com/164 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

Andy Benfield is an adventurer, author, and more, but today he speaks about how he teaches "Meditation For the Rest of Us" and "Change Your Mind" sessions. In the second part, Andy answers questions from my Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142415212 The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/163 Also listen to our previous conversations here: https://wimsblog.com/tag/andy-benfield/ Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

Toby Cowern has an extensive background in military intelligence, survival and preparedness. We discuss geopolitics and how global dynamics impact everyday citizens. We recorded this on October 9th of 2025. The Bonus Episode in which Toby answers questions from my Patrons is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141459976 The show notes are here: https://wimsblog.com/162 Due to technical issues, the sound doesn't sync perfectly, my apologies.  Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres

Lucius Pomerantz, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, former MMA fighter and BJJ black belt. We talk about being a ringside physician at the UFC BJJ event, combat sports injuries, how to treat them and much more. The second part of the episode is here on Patreon. Enjoy. Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com

I didn't feel like doing this episode, but several of my Patrons contacted me privately and asked me to release it. So here goes. The links I mentioned are at http://www.wimsblog.com/160 Support the podcast and get instant access to dozens of bonus episodes and HUNDREDS of exclusive videos: https://www.patreon.com/wimdemeere New book/video email notification list: http://www.wimdemeere.com/notification/ Website: http://www.wimsblog.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WimDemeerePage/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wimdemeere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wimdemeere/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YouAreNotAres Merch: https://wim-demeere-merch.creator-spring.com