Lori O'Connell | Life of a Passionate Omega Woman | Ep.21
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Release Date: 10/18/2023
Yoga, Addiction & Kundalini: The Truth About Real Transformation - Swami Kripananda
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
What does real transformation look like—not in theory, but lived through the body, mind, and spirit? In this powerful conversation, Swami Kripananda shares his journey from addiction and recovery to deep immersion in yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice. Drawing from decades of experience—including training with masters such as B.K.S. Iyengar—he offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it means to truly change. This is not a discussion of surface-level wellness or technique. It is a direct exploration of discipline, addiction, embodiment, and the realities of spiritual awakening....
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GM Phil Matedne | A Deep Dive into Malay Combat Systems
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Phil Matedne was born and raised in the city of Stockton, California. As a teenager, he began his martial arts training in the Kajukenbo style of Karate under Sifu John Valdez. As a young adult Guro Phil began his extensive training in the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) with many of the West Coast teachers since 1983 and now has close to thirty years of experience. The teacher primarily responsible for Phil’s foundation in the FMA is the late Grandmaster of Bahala Na Escrima International, Leo M. Giron. Phil trained exclusively with Grandmaster Giron for seven years; after which Giron certified...
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Suro Jason Inay | Inayan Eskrima Tactics, Training, Psychology, Survival Mindset
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Eskrima, the Filipino martial art. From his humble beginnings as a six-year-old enthusiast in 1979 to his present-day endeavors, Jason's journey has been one of relentless pursuit, unwavering commitment, and remarkable accomplishments. With over 40 years of experience in Eskrima, Jason is the inheritor of the esteemed Inayan System of Eskrima. Following in the footsteps of his father, Mangisursuro Mike Inay (GM Mike Inay or Suro Mike Inay), Jason proudly carries forward the legacy of this system, perpetuating its teachings and principles. Jason's martial arts prowess extends far beyond...
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Derek Notman | Embodied Wisdom, Inner Traditions, Physical Culture
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
For over 30 years, Derek Notman has dedicated himself to the study of physical culture and philosophy. This pursuit has led him all over the world including time living in China and Southeast Asia, studying with traditional masters of martial, movement, and healing arts. Derek has always sought to extract the essence of the traditions while connecting the common elements. Despite the uniqueness of each art and human form, there is a commonality to being in a body and so themes emerge. Derek has made it his life’s work, to investigate and understand these themes and share them with others in...
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GM Rene Navarro | Tai Chi Secrets, Lohan Kungfu, Internal Alchemy, Forging the Dan Tian
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
For over six decades, Grandmaster Rene J. Navarro has been on a mission, traveling the globe to learn from extraordinary masters of impossible skills, and to then develop those skills within himself. From the depth of Yang family Tai Chi Chuan to the refined and arcane techniques of Internal Alchemy, from poetry and music to deadly kung-fu, from meditation to discovering the Great Dao, brings alive the astonishing travels, discipleship, teachings, and commentaries on life of a man traversing the lonely and difficult path of energetic, cultural and spiritual self-cultivation. Through...
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Sensei Antonio Aloia | Aikido's Rise and Fall from Japan to America
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Antonio Aloia has been training a mixture of aikido, judo, and Olympic Fencing since 2002. He also holds a Master’s degree in history from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. In 2020, he published his Aikido Comes to America, a history of aikido in the United States. Antonio runs the online martial arts chronicle Martial Arts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, where it houses many interviews with martial artists and historical essays. Currently, Antonio is writing a biography of a judo pioneer and researching the answers to aikido’s modern questions. Antonio’s Links ...
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Datu Shishir Inocalla | Yoga Meditation, Filipino Martial Arts, Ninja Turtle
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Datu Shishir Inocalla is a pioneer of wellness and the creator of the BMST (body mind spirit training and living system). He is a grandmaster of Arnis Maharlika, a Filipino martial art, and master of Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation and natural healing. He was the wellness trainer at the World HQ at David Leadbetter Golf Academy in Champions Gate, FL. He started martial arts training at the age eight and become a Yogic monk in India at age 15. He was persecuted for his spiritual belief and was detained in Tihar, Jail, India during 1975 Martial Law for 1 year at age 18. From 1980 he moved to...
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Sifu Hal Mosher | Tai Chi's Internal Power Essense - Peng Jin
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Tai Chi teacher Hal Mosher discusses his journey in studying Tai Chi, including his time with Robert Smith and his experiences in Taiwan. He shares insights into his conversations with Robert Smith about the CIA and the importance of not trusting everything on TV. Mosher also highlights the evolution of his training methods and the emphasis on song gong and syncing in Tai Chi. He concludes by discussing his book on peng lu ji an and the significance of yielding in the practice of Tai Chi. In this conversation, Hal Mosher discusses the creation of peng jin and its importance in Tai Chi. He...
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Dr. Anthony Feinstein| Emotional Trauma, Mental Illness, Impaired Cognition Among Frontline Journalist and MS Patients
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a neuropsychiatrist. His research and clinical work focus on people with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and Conversion Disorder. He has undertaken a number of studies investigating how front-line journalists are affected by their work covering war and man-made and natural disasters. Our discussion focuses on his two books: Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists and Mind, Mood, and Memory: The Neurobehavioral Consequences of Multiple Sclerosis… as the subject relates to the mind,...
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Josh Paynter and Jack Schaefer | Taoist Philosophy, Medicine, Talismans, and Rituals
Transformations with Mark V. Wiley
Josh Paynter and Jack Shaefer are both ordained 22nd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Jian Fu Gong on Qingcheng Mountain, and ordained 25th generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Qingyun Daoguan. Jack and Josh are the Co-abbots of Parting Clouds, a formally recognized as a temple organization by Zhang Mingxin the Abess at the Jian Fu Gong on Qing Cheng Mountain. 0:54 Josh’s Early Exposure to Asian Culture 5:13 The Experience of “Chinese” in America 7:37 Josh’s Early Exposure to Asian Culture 13:59 Issues...
info_outlineIt's impossible to pin Lori O’Connell down to a single title. Her interests and inclinations have taken her across the map, both figuratively and literally. She has, however, settled into a few roles that combine her natural talents and trained skills. In our discussion Lori shared her transformative experiences in fencing, jiu-jitsu, living in Japan, mountain climbing and hiking, doing stunt work for film and television, building her home, and more.
#LoriOConnell #Stunts #jujitsu #hiking #fma
0:00 Along comes a bear.
0:13 Opening
0:26 Introduction
1:21 From Ottawa to Japan to Vancouver and back to Ottawa
1:38 Moved to Japan for martial arts and to teach English
3:18 Early interest in martial arts. From Dance classes to foil and saber Fencing, then a lifetime in Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. Gender non-conforming
8:05 Move to Vancouver in 2003, opening a Jiu-Jitsu dojo, getting into the film industry.
11:53 stunt work in the entertainment industry for Disney, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, The Umbrella Academy, Gen V, and many more, cool stunts, Inner Demon.
14:47 Bullying, fighting spirit, martial arts
16:14 Backcountry camping adventures, solo backcountry camping, no water source,
23:23 Perils of solo camping and hiking - Gigi Wu and Aaron Ralston
25:36 Solo packing gets Lori in touch with her soul… No Water, mosquitos, and a BEAR
30:40 Dreams and meditation
32:13 Lori’s new martial art drills-based practice and teaching methods
39:50 Jump Rope analogy drilling for timing and pressure referencing, ditching uniforms and belts
45:01 Filipino martial arts influences, reasons and needs for rank, goals and structure in teaching methods, passion
47:35 Lori’s love and passion for teaching the arts vs. teaching for money with dirty mats,
49:48 Lori’s book, When the Fight Goes to the Ground, cooking is a passion, Nerf wars
52:40 Cold water swimming, stunt work, Wim Hoff vs. AIDA Breathing technique, free diving
1:00:54 Physiological process behind Lori’s cold water breathing method
1:03:04 Lori and Chris are building their home, Lori becomes a Life Coach, Air BnB Nature Retreat.
1:06:34 Lori does stunts, a full body burn, and a harrowing free dive stunt for Netflix series “Breathe,”
1:11:59 Why no stunt is too scary for Lori to do these days, her desire to do “Star Trek”
1:14:55 Restita DeJesus invites Lori to teach at PAMA and National Women’s Martial Arts Association, where Lori meets her idol, Cat Woman stunt’s Kathy Long.
LORI'S LINKS Face Book Page - https://www.facebook.com/lorioco
Website - https://www.lorioconnell.com/
Stunt Reel - https://vimeo.com/837198779
Film Short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DmMPCCCDY
Book - https://www.amazon.com/When-Fight-Goes-Ground-Self-Defense/dp/0804842531
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorioco/
Free Dive Stunt on "Breathe" - https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChHxdk3DFLm/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3TyCnDp_PnGqdrOJuUAqz7c8BuSJPo_h2Iy52PZ7sb4dq193fGPuzOCFA
Gigi Wu's story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8rRMVK1EpDU3QpEs&v=Uu-Z1S-5zc0&feature=youtu.be
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