This week, I’m joined by Eric—a Pennsylvania State Trooper—and Kate, co-founders of Seminar Stack, an all-day jiu-jitsu and wellness event created to empower first responders.
In This Episode:
Eric shares the gripping story of his catastrophic on-duty crash and the long road of surgeries, traumatic brain injury, and daily challenges.
How jiu-jitsu became a path to healing, purpose, and community.
The vision behind Seminar Stack and how they built it from the ground up to support first responders with training, wellness, and connection.
🎯 Seminar Stack Event Details:
📅 August 2nd, 2025
📍 Hollywood Casino, Grantville, PA (just outside Hershey)
🥋 Featuring an incredible lineup of instructors:
Jason Resch (Invictus LEO)
Will Laing
Dylan Royce
Chris Delaney
Kevin Donaldson
Bradley Barnes
And many more
💪 Free wellness seminars on nutrition, mobility, breathwork, blind yoga, and more
🏆 First responder-only jiu-jitsu brackets and cash prizes
Why It Matters:
Eric and Kate are proving that with community and purpose, you can turn adversity into something powerful. If you’re a first responder, in the jiu-jitsu world, or just passionate about personal growth, this conversation will move you.
🔗 Links & Resources:
www.seminarstack.com
📸 Instagram: @seminarstack
👥 Learn more about Adopt A Cop BJJ and We Defy Foundation
⭐️ Connect With Us:
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