Podcast Episodes

The Illusion of Control

Season 1 Episode 19

Think you’re in control? Life laughs at that.

In this episode, Scott Campsall explores how to stay calm, adaptable, and confident when things don’t go your way. Drawing from decades of martial arts ex…

Published on 15 hours ago

The Psychology Behind What We Do – with Melody Johnson (Founder of SKILLZ Worldwide)

Season 1 Episode 18

Why do some kids thrive while others struggle to focus, listen, or stay motivated?

In this episode, Scott sits down with Melody Johnson, Founder and CEO of SKILLZ Worldwide, to uncover the psychology …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Hanshi John Therien

Season 1 Episode 17

In this episode of The Okami Kai Chronicles, Scott Campsall sits down with his respected friend and mentor, Hanshi John Therien. A 9th degree black belt soon to be promoted to 10th Dan at Capital Con…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Whole Brain Dojo

Season 1 Episode 16

Why do kids cry during kata? Freeze in sparring? Or, lose it when they forget their belt?

In this episode of The Okami Kai Chronicles, Scott Campsall explores The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Daniel Siege…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Failure Is Your Greatest Teacher

Season 1 Episode 15

Welcome to your own personal Museum of Failure. Where every awkward sparring match, forgotten kata, skipped workout, and training stumble is on display...and totally worth celebrating.

In this episode…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Parent Support

Season 1 Episode 14

Want to be the best martial arts parent you can be? In this episode, Scott Campsall shares how car rides, praise, and presence shape your child’s journey on the mats and you can support them without …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

YOLO With A Skull On The Table

Season 1 Episode 13

What do a skull, a tulip, and an hourglass have to do with your next training session?

In this episode, we take a hard look at how vanitas still life paintings from the 1600s offer modern lessons in u…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Intimate Interrupter

Season 1 Episode 12

In this episode, we dive into the sneaky inner voice that tries to pull us off track—the “Intimate Interrupter.” Inspired by Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, we explore how distraction, discom…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Fight To Stay In

Season 1 Episode 11

Scott Campsall talks about something close to his heart in an effort to encourage anyone who thinks about walking away from their martial arts journey.

He explains why he still trains after all these …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Sofa So Good

Season 1 Episode 10

In this episode Scott Campsall talks about pushing past fear. We're often confronted with things that make us nervous or cautious. Sometimes they can be small decisions that just need us to take a le…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago