#127: Survival with Stephan Kesting [Video Podcast]

Welcome to Episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Survival with Stephan Kesting.” You might know Stephan Kesting from his impressive work as an online BJJ instructor. You may also remember him from our first interview together back in episode . But he’s far more than just an internet hotshot. Stephan is also a professional firefighter, founder of Grapplearts.com , host of the Strenuous Life podcast, outdoor adventurer, and now—with the publication of Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic —an author. In this interview, I talk to Stephan about his grueling experience taking a 1,000 mile canoe trip through the great white north… ALONE! Our conversation touches on crucial topics for living a happy life, such as: Setting priorities Grit Organization Time Management Solitude Meditation Oh—and did I mention that Stephan’s survival tips have also been challenged by family tragedies, a kidney transplant, and a hip replacement? Believe me, the tips shared in this episode are the key components for survival on the mats, online, on a river, or in a fire. If you’d like to read the full account of Stephan’s solo adventure in the wild, here’s my Amazon affiliate link to buy the book: Perseverance: Life and Death in the Subarctic. Of course, supporting your local bookstores is cool, too! To LISTEN to “Survival with Stephan Kesting,” just hit play below. Play the audio podcast below… or download to your device.

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#127: Survival with Stephan Kesting [Video Podcast] is an episode from Fight for a Happy Life with Sensei Ando: Martial Arts for Everyday Life by Ando Mierzwa: Martial Artist, Teacher.

This episode is 1:06:42 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2025.

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