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
21 episodes
Keep moving forward and up....the last six months (250610)
In this episode, we take a quick look at the past few months and see where things have come and where we are going. Brian brings to heart his ongoing challenges and triumphs as he continues to embrace his blindness and its impact on his l...
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Season 2025
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Episode 610
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27:34
Training the Teenage Athlete - Part One with Braelen Meredith (250527)
In this episode, we focus on the challenges, concerns, and rewards of training teenage athletes. It requires a special kind of focus and discipline to work with younger athletes. Our guest in this episode is Braelen Meredith, the owner of Brael...
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Season 2025
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Episode 527
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1:00:06
Talking scrap with Joseph "mini money" Schneider (250513)
In this episode, we talk scrap with Joseph "mini money" Schneider, fellow Jiu-jitsu wrestler and chief content creator for The Blind Samurai Media Group. We dig into what's behind and what motivates Joseph Mini Money!
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Season 2025
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Episode 513
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36:26
Special guest Rafael Dos Santos, Instructor of true Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (250507)
In this episode, we are honored to have as our guest, Rafael Dos Santos, head instructor at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Greenville and a very special friend to many. Rafael has been very instrumental in bringing awareness of and instructing true B...
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Season 2025
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Episode 506
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55:37
Energy Files Part 1 with Damon LaChapelle (250429)
This begins part one of the energy files.... This is a special five-part series with cohost Damon LaChapelle. In this series, we dive into our understanding of energy as it applies to all aspects of our bodies and our well-being. We discu...
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Season 2025
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Episode 429
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1:00:34
Special Quest, Amanda Stolz, CPO of ABVISC.org (250422)
In this week's episode, we have Amanda Stolz, who is the Chief Program Officer of Adult Services for the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, South Carolina. Through this interview, we get a better understanding of the support...
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Season 2025
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Episode 422
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43:36
Faith and Gold (250415)
We have two special guests: Professor Kenny Faith, senior instructor at the ALLIANCE JIU JITSU School of Easley, South Carolina, and Carry Reese, Pan-American Games Gold Medalist and senior instructor at the ALLIANCE JIU JITSU School of G...
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Season 2025
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Episode 415
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54:33
Kava and a conversation (250401)
We welcome back our friend, Damon LaChapelle who owns LaChapelle Therapeutic Bodywork. In this episode, we open up the subject of "energy" in and around our bodies, its many aspects, and how it affects our well-being, our connection...
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Season 2025
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Episode 401
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1:01:46
Another great guest in the Jiu-jitsu community: Logan Smith (250326)
As we continue to focus on our Jiu-jitsu community, we have a special guest and friend who brings a lot of expertise, training, and influence to many Jiu-jitsu wrestlers across the region, even internationally. Join us in this episode as ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 326
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51:13
Friends of the Jiu-jitsu Community. aka....the "Blue Belt Mafia"....today's special guests (250318)
In this episode, we focus on jiu-jitsu and to kick things off we have some our team from the gym we affectionally call the "blue belt mafia". Today, we have James MacLean and Dallas Wilson.... special friends of the gym who share their i...
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Season 2025
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Episode 318
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45:44
A dog and a stick...special quest Kevin Dunn (250311)
Today's guest and Brian (The Blind Samurai) go back years in their friendship and both have a lot in common. But in this episode, they share what they have most in common....both are blind. Join us to gain a better understanding of ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 311
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1:01:50
Special Guest Matt Clarey...verteran Army Medic (250305)
On today's episode, we have a very special, Matt Clarey. Matt is a veteran who served as an army medic in Afghanistan. He brings a very meaningful perspective of his experience that is well worth your time to take a listen.
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Season 2025
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Episode 305
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50:14
Mens Mindfulness Month with Special Guest Billy Fletcher
As we continue our Men's Mindfulness series, we have Billy Fletcher on the show as our special guest. He is one of the Principals of the Optimization Training Lab in Greenville, SC, as well as the founder of Fletcher Fitness.
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Season 2025
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Episode 225
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46:54
Special Guest Conner Deangelis ...a Jiu jitsu Champion turned Life Coach (20250218)
As we continue our Mindfulness series, we have as our special guest Darin Conner Deangelo. Conner is a Jiu-jitsu world champion turned life coach pursuing a degree in clinical mental health counseling.
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Season 2025
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Episode 218
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1:08:11
Interview with Guest Sam Hunter (250212)
We continue our men's mindfulness series. In this episode, we have a conversation with Sam Hunter, founder of 721 Ministries...a men's ministry focused on drawing men to their greater potential and higher calling and purpose.
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Season 2025
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Episode 212
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52:02
Guest Executive Chef Erik Moore at Farm Fresh Fast
As we continue our men's mindfulness series, we welcome Executive Chef Erik Moore at Farm Fresh Fast located in Greenville, SC. We look at how local sourcing makes its way to the meal table and how great and healthy the food is. Joi...
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Season 2025
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Episode 204
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55:17
Special guest Damon LaChapelle (250128)
We're in our 5th episode and today we have a special guest and close friend, Damon LaChapelle who owns LaChapelle Therapeutic Bodywork... with a focus on sport injuries and chronic pain.
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Season 2025
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Episode 128
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38:44
Episode 4: More about my journey (250121)
In this episode, I talk about some of the influencers that impacted me when I went blind...the dark days of plowing through the struggles that faced me. These struggles now define the mission that I am on. Listen in.
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Season 2025
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Episode 121
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24:12
Episode 3 with Guest Joseph Snider (250114)
In this episode, we welcome Joseph Snider, founder of Scrap (@scrapsuperfights) - a Jui Jitsu themed company.
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Season 2025
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Episode 114
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14:45
A New Year... (250107)
As we begin a new year, I take a look back at the last and reflect on what has put me where I am today. Join me!
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Season 2025
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Episode 107
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23:11
The Blind Samurai: Episode 1 ...where do we begin? (241217)
It's been a path of learning and going blind along the way has opened my eyes even more! I challenge you to journey with me now as I work to draw from lessons learned and perhaps it will connect with the struggles and joys that you have e...
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Season 2024
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Episode 1217
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15:45