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Be the “Difference Maker” in your community

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we have Erin Hartnett, the Director of Development for the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation. Balanced Warrior Mike Mertens and his martial arts organization, World Class Tae Kwon Do, have supported the Children’s Hospital for many years and raised a whopping 1.3 Million Dollars to help children in the Greater Buffalo area.  Balanced …

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The Balanced Warrior Book-review Discussion “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia, M.D.

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This week’s podcast is one not to miss, although we say that to all of them; however, the conversation between Mike, Paul, and Chris will surely get you reflecting on how you are living your life and planning to live in the future.  We cover a topic that people don’t want to discuss, yet, what we all spend a great …

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Life’s an Adventure…So Live It!

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In this episode on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, we are wrapping up the April 2023 theme of Happiness and fun with the owner of Embark Exploration Co., Donovan Pacholl.  Donovan started Embark Exploration because he loved adventure and travel, and he combined the two to form his very successful adventure travel company.  They have facilitated countless trips worldwide and brought …

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The Key to Happiness…an Interview with Grandmaster Byung Min Kim

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This week, we have a most memorable episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast as Paul and Chris had the distinct honor and opportunity to interview their Taekwondo and spiritual Grandmaster, Grandmaster Byung Min Kim.  Grandmaster Kim is one of the most influential Taekwondo Grandmasters in the world, from being a Middle and Heavy Weight Korean National Champion in his youth …

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What is you definition of happiness

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This episode on the Balanced Warrior Podcast is all about fun and happiness.  Coaches Chris Berlow and Paul Melella have a “fun” conversation on “Happiness.”  What is your definition of happiness?  Is it dependent on the success of your business?  Is it the quality of your relationships?  Is it the achievement of material things?  Or is it the freedom to …

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How to See the Forest Through the Trees

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This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, coaches Mike Mertens and Chris Berlow share tips and strategies to achieve your goals regardless of the obstacles. In the spirit of the spring season, we know this is a great time to initiate growth in our personal and professional lives. There is a vibrant energy that inspires us to do and be …

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Olympic hopeful to multi location business owner

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Donovan Rider was a national level Taekwondo competitor who made an ambitious decision at age 17. After earning the credit he needed to graduate, he left high school to join the U.S. Army. There he was a member of the prestigious World Class Athlete Program. His military duty was to train and compete at the highest level, with the goal …

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Chris’s adventure up Aconcagua Mountain; the highest mountain in the America’s

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 This week’s podcast is enjoyable and will get you laughing as Coach Paul Melella interviews Chris about his latest adventure in Argentina.  Chris has been touring the world, climbing high-altitude mountains for six years and countless peaks across the country for the past ten years.  He is always looking for his next adventure, and in the spirit of growth, …

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Let’s get ready for spring! How to declutter your life

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 March is the beginning of Spring, bringing abundant growth in our worlds.  The dormant seeds of winter blossom and energy flow all around us.  This is the perfect time to tap into the well-known concept of “Spring Cleaning” and give your mind, body, spirit, home, and office the spring cleaning it deserves.  As Balanced Warriors, we believe what gets …

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“Celebrate your marriage every day” with Power couple Mike and Glori Storms

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As Balanced Warriors, we always talk about multi-dimensional success: success in the areas most important to you.  And the relationship with your significant other is paramount to achieving this level of success.  Why? Because to be a high performer, your home life has to be rock solid; otherwise, there is no foundation for your success.    We are incredibly excited to share this …