Life doesn’t slow down, whether you’re traveling, training, or battling cancer. In this episode, Danny and Tyler unpack what it means to keep fighting—on the mats, in fatherhood, and in mental health. From jiu-jitsu fight camps to daily disciplines, they explore how consistency and community shape men into stronger versions of themselves. Expect laughs, deep dives, and a few challenges for listeners to step up in their own lives.

In this episode, Danny and Tyler dive into a raw and real conversation about navigating life’s chaos, from unexpected trips to Mexico to the grind of chemotherapy cycles. Tyler opens up about training jiu-jitsu while on heavy medication, the importance of mental health, and what it means to build a fight camp not just for competition, but for life.

They cover:

• Jiu-Jitsu as therapy – finding clarity and brotherhood on the mats
• Life on (and off) the meds – how treatment impacts energy, mood, and mental resilience
• Men’s mental health – why some fight through and others give up, and how community can change the trajectory
• Consistency & discipline – from 100 push-ups and 200 squats a day to showing up for your kids
• Fatherhood lessons – how to teach discipline, trust, and resilience to sons in a world that doesn’t care about excuses

The guys also share stories about competition, the power of community, and why men need outlets that challenge and shape them. As always, it’s a mix of humor, honesty, and hard-hitting truths about manhood.

In this deeply honest and often funny conversation, Danny and Tyler dive into the idea of the “learning state” — that mental posture of curiosity and humility that keeps us growing as men. They explore how and why many men shut it off, the role ego plays in stunting our growth, and what it actually looks like to turn it back on.

Through personal stories ranging from terrifying tarantula encounters to spreadsheets and pivot tables, they unpack the unexpected lessons that come from unexpected places. Tyler opens up about the mental and emotional challenges of chemo treatment and how certain medications can cloud mood, judgment, and relationships. Danny shares the surprising parallels between learning financial tools, training jiu-jitsu, and maintaining healthy male friendships.

Together, they break down:

• Why staying in a learning mindset is critical for relationships, work, and personal growth
• The difference between boundaries that build connection and boundaries that build walls
• How escalation works in arguments — and why “rules of engagement” matter
• Why asking better questions often matters more than having better answers
• The dangerous habit of giving too many passes and how it builds resentment
• How to navigate friendship and marriage when each person plays by different “rules”

This is a candid conversation that blends real-life struggle, practical takeaways, and a few moments of humor that could only happen between two friends who’ve been through a lot together.

Let’s get real: saying “no” is hard—especially when you’re exhausted, juggling life, health, and expectations. In this raw and no-BS episode, Danny and Tyler crack open what it really means to set boundaries as men. Danny shares his ongoing fight with cancer and how it's forced him to reevaluate everything from weed habits to people-pleasing. The guys dive into what healthy boundaries look like (spoiler: not ghosting, not snapping), why conflict avoidance is killing your peace, and how to stop being a doormat without turning into a jerk.

Also: paddleboard races, reggae jams, and a raffle win you won’t believe. This one’s equal parts gut check and good vibes.

🚧 Boundaries, Baby:

• How to define your “hell no” list (what you won’t accept, no matter what)
• Why saying “no” isn’t rude—it’s survival
• People-pleasing vs. self-respect: drawing the damn line

🧠 Mind Games:

• Rumination loops, mental fatigue, and that voice in your head that won’t shut up
• The difference between avoiding drama and avoiding yourself

🌿 Weed or Crutch?

• Medical marijuana: miracle relief or slippery slope?
• Danny’s honest look at using weed for nausea vs. just zoning out

💔 Family, Farts, and Fights:

• Fighting fair vs. character assassination (and the Gottman rules for not being a jerk)
• Bathroom boundaries, oversharing, and what not to do in a relationship
• Why calling your partner a name might be the beginning of the end

🏄‍♂️ SUP Life:

• Park City SUP throwdown: paddle races, reggae beats, and Danny’s raffle win
• Shoutout to Trent, Carla & the team—organizing a killer event despite mall cop interference

💬 Listener Takeaways:

• Boundaries are like muscles—they only work if you use them
• Say “no” kindly, firmly, and unapologetically
• You can be chill and assertive at the same time
• No one will protect your peace but you