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The Just One Beer PodcastEpisode 51- Eric UreskMMA champion, wellness and mindset coach, and all around spiritual gangster Eric Uresk is on to discuss his life, sobriety, and a better path forward.
2025-04-161h 07
The Predictably Random PodcastEp25 Eric Uresk on Trauma, Training, and TransformationIn this episode of The Predictably Random Podcast, Nick and Jay sit down with Eric Uresk, a no-BS coach whose journey from street-level chaos to deep personal transformation makes for one of the rawest and most inspiring conversations yet.Eric opens up about his early years—ones marked by crime, addiction, and self-destruction—and how hitting rock bottom eventually led him into sobriety through the 12-step process. What followed wasn’t just recovery, but a complete reinvention: a life built on discipline, self-work, and helping others through the same deep inner work that changed his own trajectory.N...
2025-03-261h 21
M3: Movement, Mindset, and MedicineEpisode 153: Navigating Insecurities, Fears, and Trust through EFT Therapy, Communication, and Personal Growth with Eric UreskIn this episode of the M3 podcast, I am joined by Eric Uresk, as we discuss all the uncomfortable topics I needed to lean into. Starting from personal growth, transformation through therapy, and the importance of feeling safe to achieve transformation. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by fitness enthusiasts, dealing with unworthiness, how fear drives success, and the significance of clear communication in relationships. They also delve into coping with insecurities and abandonment issues, using personal experiences and client stories to provide insights. The episode concludes with practical advice on cultivating inner freedom and the need for...
2024-09-3046 min
All The Good Men03. Aggression, anger & emotional intelligence with Eric UreskIn this episode, Eric discusses how his relationship with violence transformed throughout his life, and how martial arts have transformed the way he shows up as a partner. He delves into the value of moving toward fear rather than running away, and explains the complex relationship between vulnerability and strength. We explore why it's so necessary to become emotionally integrated for the sake of our well-being and relationships.
We also dive into…
The common instinct to look up when asked about feelings and what that indicates about our emotional state
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2024-09-1954 min
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense Episode 10 | Reflections From A Radically Different Life with Mariah PikeOn this episode of No Nonsense, Eric and his co-host Azimah sit down and get real with Mariah Pike, a former prostitute who shares her experiences and lessons learned from her journey from the streets to success and independence.Be sure to subscribe and share!
2024-07-151h 05
Indestructible JoyIndestructible Joy 06 | Back in the Hot Seat with Eric UreskOn this episode of Indestructible Joy. Tommy and Eric Uresk get back in the hot seat to discuss their personal experiences, growth, and the necessary mindset and moves to think for yourself and thrive.Don't forget to subscribe and share!
2024-07-101h 04M3: Movement, Mindset, and MedicineEpisode 126: The Mindset Behind Challenging Your Character with Eric UreskIn this interview episode with Eric Uresk, I share we immediately get open and real in our conversation over some deep topics. Eric is a criminal turned martial artist, who has spent over 20 years in the industry as a professional fighter. Eric is a Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt with over 20 years of martial arts and mindfulness experience. It was refreshing to be a part of this conversation, as he shared a raw and real expression of his transformative journey-saying he’s an open book. Once a career criminal and drug addict, Eric turned his life around to...
2024-07-011h 15
Indestructible JoyIndestructible Joy 02 | Breaking the Grip of the Past with Eric UreskOn this episode, Tommy's guest is Eric Uresk, former MMA fighter and current life and relationship coach who helps men and women become their best selves.You don't want to miss this one!Remember to subscribe, follow, and share!
2024-06-2754 min
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 09 | Choices, Peer Pressure, and Turning Things Around with Tom MurphyWelcome to No Nonsense!This is a special episode! Eric interviews his cousin, Tom Murphy, about his incredible story, what life in the drug game was like, and what life is like now, as Tom has done a complete 180 from where he was years ago.This episode has some incredibly powerful nuggets of info and value for you!Remember to comment, like, subscribe, follow, and share!
2024-06-121h 02
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 08 - Solocast | The ego, self-image, and the identities we createWelcome to another episode of No Nonsense!Have you ever set out on a mission to do something or become a certain person when the only reason to do so was to impress others or come off a certain way?This episode is about the identities we create, how our ego gets in the way, and the impact that emotions have on our self-image.Don't forget to subscribe and share!
2024-06-041h 19
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 07 | Finding Your Center & Enjoying Your Life with Tommy MoseleyOn this episode of No Nonsense, Eric chats with Tommy Moseley, entrepreneur, martial artists, life coach, and all around bad ass!They talk about controlled violence, the human relationship with conflict, and finding your center in this crazy, busy, chaotic life. Be sure and subscribe and share!
2024-05-281h 04
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 06 | Burnout, Energy Systems, and The Masculine Shield with Azimah Azmi UreskWelcome to another episode of the No Nonsense Podcast with Eric Uresk!In this weeks episode, Eric talks with his wife, Azimah Azmi Uresk, about the tendency for some women to adopt a more masculine shield in order to navigate through modern society, assigning internal meaning to the thoughts and actions of others, and how burnout has run rampant for many people today.This episode is packed with great insight and practical value for anyone who wants to live a healthier and more balanced life.Don't forget to subscribe and share!
2024-05-211h 04
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 05 | SOLOCAST | The Relationship Between Avoidance & AnxietyWelcome to No Nonsense!This week's episode is a solocast where Eric discusses the relationship between avoidance and anxiety, and the effect that avoidant behavior has on us.Remember to subscribe and share!
2024-05-1348 min
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense Episode 04 Solocast | Getting Comfortable With Being UncomfortableWelcome to No Nonsense with Eric Uresk!On this solocast, Eric talks with his producer Max Bergstrom about getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, the power of vulnerability, and much more!Remember to subscribe and share!Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rK7TMo11NnPzuNuXipZQ
2024-05-061h 06
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 01 | Pilot Episode With Max BergstromWelcome to the No Nonsense Podcast with Eric Uresk!We're going to set the stage for the show in this foundational pilot episode. You'll learn about Eric's story, his motivation on how and why he's chosen to broadcast his passion for growth through unfiltered conversations about life, leadership, and beyond, and why it's important for personal development.Don't forget to subscribe and share!Want to watch the episode? TAP HERE
2024-04-2247 min
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 02 | Communication, Expectation, and Where Emotion Lives In the BodyWelcome back to the No Nonsense Podcast! On this episode, Eric sits down with his wife, Azimah Azmi Uresk, a multidimensional embodiment coach, specializing in guiding people home to their bodies and befriending their emotions, supporting them through various life challenges in the areas of relationships, intimacy, sexuality, physical autonomy, and beyond.They go in-depth about working as coaches with men, women, communication, expectations, and where emotion live in the body. There's so much more in this episode for you to discover!Don't forget to subscribe and share!Learn more about...
2024-04-2250 min
No Nonsense With Eric UreskNo Nonsense With Eric Uresk 03 | The Pain of Staying the Same Must Be Worse Than the Pain of Changing with Demond BurwellOn this episode of No Nonsense, Eric talks with Demond Burwell about the dogmatic nature of society and self help programs, recovery, thinking for yourself, and the fact that real change only comes when the pain of staying the same is worse than the pain of changing.Don't forget to subscribe and share!
2024-04-221h 12
No Nonsense With Eric UreskCOMING SOON | No Nonsense With Eric UreskCOMING SOON! No Nonsense With Eric Uresk.
2024-04-1900 min
Built For Legacy2024 Q1 Recap | The Nichols and Dimez ShowThis episode is an audio exclusive highlight reel recap of the first (almost) three months of 2024. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 02:10 - 4 Lessons From My First Year of Podcasting03:34 - Jeff Glover 05:32 - Yoni Wunderman07:58 - Scaling Your Business With A.I.10:00 - Jessica Burgio 12:12 - Eric Uresk 14:10 - Eric Scire17:15 - Legacy Kapsule Announcement 18:42 - Jake Kauffman Partners:LEGACY KAPSULE: https://www.legacy-kapsule.com/ JNGL ATHLETICO: https://jnglathletico.com?sca_ref=5391573.ojJfvDfSXJ Use code NICHOLSANDDIMEZ for 15% offTROOV: https://drinktroov.com/discount/nicholsanddimez Use cod...
2024-03-1421 min
Evolve With Emily10 Roadblocks Keeping You From Your Breakthrough MomentIn this solo episode, Emily Hayden discusses the 10 reasons why people might be feeling stuck in life and what to do to get unstuck. She covers a wide range of topics including the importance of being deeply honest with yourself, effective time and energy management, having a clear vision, accountability, overcoming limiting beliefs, detaching from the past, surrounding yourself with the right people, gaining perspective, letting go of comparison and judgment, and connecting with your inner divinity. Emily shares personal stories and examples to illustrate her points, such as her recent experience building a home in Mexico...
2024-03-1147 minEvolve With EmilyShadow Work & Emotional Mastery with Eric UreskIn today's episode, Emily goes deep with her guest Eric Uresk. Eric courageously shares his incredible hero's journey - from childhood trauma and violence to finding purpose as an MMA coach and champion mindset mentor. They explore how early rejection and loss of safety shaped Eric's path into drugs, crime and womanizing. Yet through mixed martial arts and later emotional inner work, Eric found empowerment. He stresses nurturing our 'inner child,' leaning into discomfort, and self-forgiveness. With humor and heart, Eric explains why men need emotional skills to create healthy relationships. He shares tangible nervous system r...
2024-02-2656 minBuilt For LegacyEric Uresk | From Chaos to Clarity: A Mission to Transform Lives Through MMA and Mindset CoachingEric Uresk is a Championship Mindset Coach, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and MMA Coach. His mission is to “help professional men create clarity out of chaos.” In this conversation, we discuss Eric’s chaotic early life, flooded with street fights, substance abuse, and traumatic experiences, which left him in and out of rehab, psych wards, and broken relationships. We talk about his transformation journey from this reckless lifestyle to getting sober to competing as a professional fighter and working as a high end bouncer in New York. We then get into how he became an MMA coach and life coach...
2024-02-151h 10
The Human Derek Podcast#47 Eric UreskEric Uresk is an an ex pro MMA fighter, Championship Mindset Coach, BJJ Black Belt and Jiu Jitsu trainer at Victory MMA in San Diego, CA, and and all around a super cool guy. Find him on Instagram @ericthegentlemanThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
2023-12-041h 06
Thinking Bigger with Kevin Pheley - Motivation, Inspiration & Entrepreneurship.Pro MMA Fighter Reveals the Surprising Key to Lasting Motivation and FreedomIn this episode of Thinking Bigger we bring on Ex Pro MMA Fighter Eric Uresk, who coached some elite fighters in the past, and is currently a life and MMA coach. Erick and I delve into motivation and how it's not the end all be all to accomplish your goals, we also go into the power of takings risks, how social media is ruining our drive to pursue our passions and much more! Tune into this week's episode it's a good one!
2023-12-011h 14
Fruiting Body Podcast (Phuket, Thailand)Championship MindSet Coach || ERIC URSEK (E117)Meet Erik Uresk, a formidable Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo, a former professional MMA fighter, and the former head wrestling coach at Tiger Muay Thai. Currently, he's channeling his passion for creating better leaders as a life coach. Hailing from San Diego, California, Erik's roots trace back to a childhood shaped by 80s action movies. By the age of 15, he had already engaged in multiple fights, igniting the spark to pursue a career in fighting.Embarking on a journey from a brief stay in a mental health home for teenagers, Erik transformed his love for...
2023-11-221h 13
1-800-BJJ-HELP#57 Eric Uresk: Homeless Drug Addict Turned Professional Fighter & Coach on Modern Jiu Jitsu, Personal Transformation, and CoachingIn this episode, we talk with Eric Uresk. Eric has lived many lives, formerly a homeless drug addict who grew past his criminal life and moved into the martial arts. Eric is a black belt in jiu jitsu and judo, spent over a decade as a professional fighter, is the former head coach at Phuket Top Team, and co-head coach at Tiger Muay Thai. He's worked with athletes ranging from professional UFC fighters, One Championship fighters, Jocko Willink, Dominic Cruz, and more. Nowadays, he coaches high performers through work-life imbalance, facing risk, relationships, communication, healing, growth, mindset, high performance...
2023-11-1956 min
Mic Drop Sun DripThe Tea On Being in Divine Sacred UnionThis episode is one of my absolutely favorite episodes we’ll probably ever do and that’s because we go deep. This conversation is soul-shaking; I guarantee you will feel all that’s said very deeply. Everyone desires to create epic love, but to receive it, to create it, and to sustain it is an entirely different story. I am honored to welcome my guests today and dear soul family - Eric Uresk and Nur Azimah who are in union and have been for a long time. They talk deeply with me about the blessings and challenges in creating a deep...
2023-06-2652 min
Wild Collective by AlaxandraEp 1: dynamic introWow! I cannot believe I’m finally doing this. Phew. I decided TODAY is the day to start this. So I started recording with absolutely no idea what I was going to say. Still have no idea what I said! But for the most part I covered what to expect with this podcast (hint: if you came for a niche, don’t) hah! And I dove headfirst into one tiny layer of my healing journey thus far. Addiction to chaos… addiction to spiritual and emotional healing, and how I’m practicing differently now. Hope you enjoy! Leave a comment xx Alaxandr...
2023-03-1729 min
Just Another Mindset PodcastEric Uresk - MMA Fights, Emotional Intelligence and Vulnerability | #046In this episode, you will learn how Eric grew up with alcohol, drugs and crime. After becoming sober at the age of 23, he became a Mixed Martial Arts pro fighter for ten years. This journey gave him prestige, money and other worldly success. But it also made him miserable and he knew he had to change something. Today, you will learn how he changed his life and why he lives a happy and fulfilled life today. You will learn about Emotional Intelligence, Masculine and Feminine energies and how to live a more present life. Make sure to let...
2022-11-291h 43Thinking Bigger with Kevin Pheley - Motivation, Inspiration & Entrepreneurship.Sobriety, violence and learning to be a better human being with Eric UreskIn this episode of Thinking bigger with Kevin Pheley joining the podcast is Eric Uresk, MMA coach & BJJ blackbelt, he explains what its like to grow up in Long Island, New York, the struggles of getting sober, how he got to where he is now after getting sober, and much more!
2022-11-2146 min
Highly OptimizedEpisode 95: Winning the Inner Fight (feat. Eric Uresk)Send us a textWhen we think of the concept of life, what is immediately apparent is that no life is without its fair share of challenges. If there is one thing I’ve come to realize in my own experience of life, it’s that we must fight to not only accomplish our dreams, but to also remember who & what we truly are. This fight is cyclical, in that throughout our lives, we will inevitably face new challenges within the many cycles of our lives & the way in which we resolve these conflicts will differ depending upon...
2022-03-021h 33
The Philosophy of FightingEp 31: The state of grappling in MMA ft. Eric UreskEric Uresk (@Ericthegentleman) joins in to discuss the state of grappling in MMA. Eric is a retired pro-fighter and coach to some of the top fighters today. Together, they'll discuss their thoughts on jiu-jitsu guys in MMA back then vs now, thoughts on why it's different, why BJJ isn't the 'end-all, be-all' the way some believe, a glimpse into Eric's ground and pound instructional, why jiu-jitsu is the most popular combat sport, who they'd want to fight, Wu-Tang, Dave Chappelle, Patrice O'Neal, and cancel culture.
2021-10-181h 11
The Sonny Brown BreakdownAlliance With Adversity & The Value of Vulnerability With Eric UreskI talk to Eric Uresk, a Judo & Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who coaches at Alliance MMA. We discuss his martial arts career and how he advocates for embracing vulnerability in his training to help conquer adversity. He explains his coaching philosophy and the hurdles he has faced while working with high-level athletes, including gaining trust from the athletes, mainly while working with Dominic Cruz. An athlete who has such an extensive knowledge of MMA that instructing him has its own set of challenges.
2021-06-291h 13
The Sonny Brown BreakdownAlliance With Adversity & The Value of Vulnerability With Eric UreskI talk to Eric Uresk, a Judo & Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt who coaches at Alliance MMA. We discuss his martial arts career and how he advocates for embracing vulnerability in his training to help conquer adversity. He explains his coaching philosophy and the hurdles he has faced while working with high-level athletes, including gaining trust from the athletes, mainly while working with Dominic Cruz. An athlete who has such an extensive knowledge of MMA that instructing him has its own set of challenges.
2021-06-291h 13
Red River Podcastep 77 Eric Uresk and Shaun CooperMy buddy Eric came on to tell us the story of how he made it from a troubled teen to a very accomplished mma fighter and trainer. And an all around great human being. Thought it would also be fun to invite our buddy Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday. But also a BJJ practitioner himself. This was a great conversation, so i hope you all enjoy it as well.
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2021-03-291h 37
Lifestyle Of Fitness PodcastWhats Your Fight - Getting uncomfortable with Coach Eric UreskMike talks with Coach Eric Uresk @EricTheGentleman on IG about his Journey in the Fight Game from facing Frankie Edgar in a smoker/exhibition in the early days to bouncing on Long Island, and working with the best of the best from Las Vegas, to Cali to Thailand.. Check it out Click Here For Full Article ,Show Notes, Video and Infographic Get the Bonus Content Here - Includes the workout template and exercise list!See Full Video Version of this Podcast hereClick Here For Our Free 28 Day Reset GuideClick...
2020-06-3024 min
Breaking the NormBreaking the Norm #12 - Eric UreskEric is a professional mixed martial artist, and one of the best coaches in the world. He was formerly head coach of Phuket Top Team, and now resides in California with his wife. Eric had a crazy youth and has forged himself a great lifestyle since. He is very interested in self development, not just physically, but mentally, and his approach to life and his attitude are something we could all learn from in the current crazy times of Covid-19. Checkout the full blog post at www.breakingthenorm.blog
2020-04-1200 min
Kumite TVInterview: Terry Brazier (Bellator MMA Lightweight)Terry Brazier joins John Hyon Ko of Kumite TV leading up to his fight with Soren Bak at Bellator 235 on November 23 in London, England.
The highly touted British lightweight discusses introducing Soren Bak to the Bellator ranks, being loyal to his coach Eric Uresk, Alliance MMA, boxing still in his sights, losing around 10kg in a couple of days while sick and more.
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2019-11-0916 min
The Raspberry Ape PodcastEpisode 67 - Eric UreskEric is a former professional MMA fighter and the head coach at Phuket top team.
In this episode we talk about Eric's pretty wild childhood and youth, how he escaped it, how he got into fighting, his retirement and the move to coaching, nutrition, training and more.
2019-02-161h 43
Kumite TVInterview: Eric Uresk (Phuket Top Team Head Coach)In this interview, Phuket Top Team head coach Eric Uresk spoke with John Hyon Ko about hanging the MMA gloves up forever, the psychology of coaching athletes, being influenced by Eric Del Fierro, and more.
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2018-07-2530 min
Lifestyle Of Fitness PodcastLife of a Fighter LOF Podcast Episode 55- Eric 'The Gentleman' Uresk, @ericthegentleman, Head MMA Coach of Phuket Top TeamEric 'The Gentleman' Uresk , @ericthegentleman, Head MMA Coach at Phuket Top Team, talks about his experience as a pro fighter, and coaching all different types of personalities. Eric has traveled all over the world training and teaching his unique techniques for life inside and outside the ring. Follow him on youtube at- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFu92mCkcVR3kmV3xdgnvA and on instragram: @ericthegentleman Here at LOF we don't want finances to be the barrier that holds you back. So we created a variety of resources to help support you from FREE to Paid that can fit your b...
2017-06-1632 min
Dirty White Belt RadioEric Uresk: Dec. 4, 2016Eric Uresk has lived many lives so far: professional MMA and Muay Thai fighter, legendary New York bouncer, nutrition guru, and jiujitsu brown belt who has trained with and under some of the best. Now wrestling coach at Phuket Top Team MMA Training Camp in Thailand, Eric talked training methods and nutrition strategy, told us some wild bouncing stories, and explained the origin of his nickname, "Eric The Gentleman."
2016-12-0400 min
Life of a Fighter PodcastLOF Podcast Episode 13 - Eric UreskMike is joined by very special guest in from Thailand Pro Badass and world traveler Eric Uresk.
Eric is a professional MMA and Muay Thai Fighter.
USA National Level Greco Roman Wrestler.
Trained by legendary Soviet Olympic Coach Yuri Valensky.
Black Belt in Judo (under 8th Dan – Joe Turchiano)
Catch Wrestling Brown Belt (under Neil Melanson *Randy Couture grappling coach)
BJJ Purple belt
Trained under Randy Couture and Shawn Tompkins for 3 years where he honed my cage work and upper body wrestling.
2010-2014 Wrestling and grappling coach at Alliance MMA in the USA
Eric has worked with the likes of...
2015-09-181h 38