The Blind Samurai with Brian Kadien
Learning from hard life experiences and going blind along the way, I carved out a path that got me to where I am now. The hope is that you, the listener, will benefit from listening to and applying some of the lessons learned. Stay with us and get to know me and the path that I have been on and walking now! This is Brian Kadein...please join me for each episode
Episodes
46 episodes
Born to Transcend: A Conversation with Ariana Zariah (260512)
In this episode, we have Ariana Zariah as our special guest. Ariana is the founder and master teacher of Namaste Healing Arts. In our conversation, she walks us through her life's journey, which has taken her on a non-conventional p...
The Blind Samurai Story, part one: Wide Open! (260505)
What do you do when you are told you will no longer have your eyesight? How do you cope? What do you do? Who do you blame? Join us in this episode as Brian shares his story of his journey into blindness.
Blinded by the wine success: special guest Amy Yancey (260414)
In this episode, we have as our special guest a wine sommelier, Amy Yancy, who has worked through losing her sight and is now building a new way forward. After a reset due to the loss of her site, she is now a certified wine sommelier in ...
The year of the fire horse with special guest, Colleen Lemma (260407)
In this episode, we take a look at the zodiac, the role it plays around us, and what the year of the fire horse means. And we do all of this with special guest, Colleen Lemma at Sacred Soul Empowerment.
Movement Madness with Sean Herman (260324)
In this episode, we have a special guest back with us, sharing his journey. We welcome Sean Herman, who runs Musou Movement, which is located in Greenville, SC.
March madness in jiu-jitsu with special guest Scott Kingston (260319)
In this episode, we have as our special guest Scott Kingston, who is an instructor at the Alliance Jiu-Jitsu in Greenville, SC. We have a candid conversation about jiu-jitsu and everything else. Join us.
Women's Health in 2026 (260224)
In this episode, we focus on women's health 2026. To help us work through this discussion, we have three special guests with us. We have Lara Farnsworth with Fletcher Fitness Greenville, Erica James with The Booty Shop Greenville, a...
Mindfull Emotions with Josh McGinn (260217)
As we continue our focus on men's mindfulness, we have as our special guest, Josh McGinn, who is with Regenerate Your Wellness located in Greenville, SC. In this episode, we are focusing on mindful emotions.
Mens Mindfulness". Relationship with special guest Sam Hunter (260211)
In this episode, we continue our series on Men's Mindfulness. We are in the 721 Ministries studio hosting our episode, and with us is Sam Hunter. We are focusing on relationships... and in particular, relationships with men and...
Mindfulness Month: Healing and Trauma (260203)
In this episode, we have in the studio two special guests: Aaron Mastny from the Rebirth Retreat Center in Greenville, SC, and Jake Daybell with the Polarity Plunge, also in Greenville, SC. In this episode, we talk about healing, bu...
Energy Files: Invisible Engery, Part 1 (260113)
In this episode, we have 3 guests in the studio as part of our series on the Energy Files. We welcome Billy Fletch of Fletch Fitness, Josh McGinn of the Wellness Center, and welcome back, Damon LaChapelle of LaChapelle Body Works
Turning Trauma and Tragedy in Triump (260106)
We're in a new year, and in this episode, we have as our guest Aaron Mastny with the Rebirth Center. We take a very personal dive with Aaron, looking at turning trauma and tragedy into triumph...a true story of Rebirth!
The Christmas Story revisited, with special guest, Sam Hunter (251224)
In this episode, we have as our special guest Sam Hunter from 721 Ministries. We are in the 721 Ministries' media studio shooting this episode, which includes not only audio, but video via the YouTube channel. We are taking a deeper...
Special Guest Conner DeAngelis (251216)
In this episode, we have back in the studio our special friend and guest, Conner DeAngelis. We spend some time catching up on Conner's focus and training. Join us.
Chimes, Angels and the Divine; A conversation with Ivy Galliano (251209)
In this episode, we have a quest with a doctor's degree in Metaphysical Healing and Studies, an angelic interpreter and sound healer...special guests, Ivy Galliano. Join us as we take an alternative look into healing.
Training the Teenage Athlete #3 with special guest, Alex Cordova. (251111)
We continue in our series on Training the Teenage Athlete. In this episode, we have as our special guest, Alex Cordova. We dive into the discipline that Alex embraces to stay in shape and move forward with his Jujitsu train...
Healing and Wholeness with special guests Josh an Elizabeth McGinn (251104)
As we continue to talk about healing and wholeness, we have as our special guests, Josh and Elizabeth McGinn, who run the Regenerate Wellness Center located in Greenville, SC.
Energy Files Part 5: Energy in music, books, movies and other areas of our culture (251028)
In this episode, we continue our Energy Series as we talk about energy in music, books, movies, and other areas of our American culture. To help us in this episode, we have two special guests joining us in the studio for this discussion. ...
Energy Files, Part 4: Optimization and Maintenance with Damon LaChapelle (250930)
We're in Episode 4 as we continue our series on the Energy Files. In this episode, we have with us returning guest, Damon LaChapelle, as we continue our discussion on energy maintenance and optimization.
Energy Files, Part 3: Energy Maintenance and Optimization for Combat Sports and Martial Arts (250909)
We continue our series on Energy Files with special guests, Billy Fletcher and Damon ... We take a deep dive into what contributed to our ongoing energy maintenance and optimization.
Women in Sport, Part 3 with guest Della Scott (250902)
In this episode, we are in our third episode, focusing on women in sport. Today, we have a very special and amazing guest who will encourage and motivate you. We have as our special guest, Della Scott. Join us!
A conversation with the fittest blind woman on earth, Erica James (250819)
In this episode we continue our series on Women in Pports. We have as our special guest Erica James. Erica shares a lot in common in that she is also visually impaired. However, this has not stopped her in what she has been ab...
New Series: Women in sports with special guest Allison Brown (250722)
In this episode, we begin a series of episodes that focus on women in sports. We have in our studio today as our guest an artist, jewelry designer, and the highest-ranking female Jiu-Jitsu athlete in the Alianz Jiu-Jitsu School here in Greenvil...
Energy Vampires with Special Guest Damon LaChapelle (250701)
In this episode, we talk about energy and what robs and affects the energy within us and around us. As we continue this series on Energy, we have back with us, Damon LaChapelle of LaChapelle Therapudics located in Greenville, SC. Jo...
Working with Teenage Athletes with Special Guest Sean Herman (250624)
In this episode, we talk with Sean Herman about working with teenage athletes in the disciplines of movement, micro-movements, balance, and training associated with achieving a healthy lifestyle balance. Sean owns and operates his movement gym,...