GWL#47: Grieving and Moving On After the Loss of a Loved One | Ashraf Ali
In this Episode, we’re joined by Ashraf Ali Founder and Head Coach of Boxers Fitness Academy. He shares his experience of losing his beloved mother at the age of 20, his grieving process and living with that loss, the strength and resilience his Father has and the role his mother had on disciplining him, taking […]
GWL#45: From Truck Driver to Living The Jiu Jitsu Dream | Samir Bensaïd
In this Episode, we catch up with Samir Bensaïd, a French Jiu Jitsu Black belt of Algerian and Morrocan heritage! He shares with us his Jiu Jitsu journey and his struggles with shyness, competing in Jiu Jitsu and even at one point he considered quitting altogether! He went from truck driver to living the Jiu […]
GWL#44: Wanderlust & Artisan Coffee | Shahin Ahmed
In this Episode, We take a journey with Shahin Ahmed from London, Mauritania to Bangladesh. We get an insight into his 3 month stay in Mauritania, his time with the bedouins and his experiences opening up an Artisan Coffee Shop in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast: Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast […]
GWL#43: The Effects Of Concussions In Combat Sports | Nasir Uddin
In this Episode, Nasir Uddin drops in and shares with us his PHD research on concussions, we delve deep into the brain and it’s functions as well as the effects of weight cutting in combat sports… and of course it wouldn’t be a GWL podcast without some compulsory banter! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to […]
GWL#42: Exposing Fake Martial Arts with @McDojoLife | Rob Ingram
In this Episode, Rob from @McDojoLifetakes us on a journey detailing how he has spent years researching and exposing the dark side of martial arts. He started McDojo Life as a way to share his findings, but quickly realised that the industry full-of fraudulent instructors who prey on vulnerable people looking for self defence skills […]
GWL#41: The Truth About Masculinity | Dr Amir Eslami @Legion Grappling Academy
In this Episode, Dr Amir Eslami joins us for some serious and light hearted conversation. In a world where masculinity is constantly being questioned, we discuss what it mean to be a man in today’s climate. What values should a man seek in his spouse and vice versa and obviously have some GWL branded banter! […]
GWL#40: I Watched Khabib Win The UFC Belt In Dagestan | Tahseen Takleh @Rise ‘N Glide
In this Episode, Tahseen Takleh of @Rise ‘N Glide shares with us a series of fortunate events which ended up with him being invited to @Khabib Nurmagomedov house in Dagestan and sharing some time with Khabib and his Father after his title winning bout against Conor McGregor. We also hear about his ambitions of his […]
GWL#39: The Chronicles Of A Jiu Jitsu Nomad | Mohammed Doty @QatarMMA
In this Episode, BJJ Black Belt, Professor Mohammed Doty shares his story of how he was shipped off at 16 from Colorado in the USA to the deserts of the UAE by his mother, where there were no distractions from violence or crime back home. He talks about being skeptical at first and becoming obsessed […]
GWL#38: The Truth About Charitable Donations | Urfat Hussain
In this Episode, Entrepreneur, Semi Pro Footballer and @Charity Right Advocate Urfat Hussain comes back to discuss his experiences travelling to the most affected areas distributing aid. A real eye opening episode! Enjoy! -=-=-=-=- 🎙️. To listen to the podcast: Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast and Amazon Music: https://linktr.ee/gwlpodcast -=-=-=-=- 👕 Get GWL Merch: https://store.gwlpodcast.com 🌐 […]
GWL#37: Muslim History In Britain | AbdulMaalik Tailor @Muslim History Tours
In this Episode, we are joined by Muslim Tour Guide Abdul Malik Tailor. He run s a tour guide agency (@Muslim History Tours ), we get an amazing insight into the history of Islam and Muslims in UK. This episode will definitely give you a different perspective of Islamic History in the UK and Europe! […]