Beyond the Belt
Beyond the Belt
Podcast Description
Welcome to Beyond the Belt, a podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and everyday life. In each episode, we sit down with black belts who don’t have Jiujitsu as their primary source of income. They are practitioners (and sometimes also coaches) who balance their love for BJJ with successful careers, family life, and personal passions.
In each conversation, we dive into how BJJ has helped their life, share stories that represent who they are as a person and show that there is more to them than just jiujitsu. We nerd out about the things important to them on and off the mats.
Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding the benefits of practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, personal growth, and the stories of individuals who excel in their professions beyond the sport. Example episodes include discussions with a member of parliament about how BJJ influences public service and a freelance photographer sharing lessons learned from travel and health challenges. Other topics include the therapeutic nature of hobbies, overcoming personal hardships, and the intersection of martial arts with various professional fields.
Welcome to Beyond the Belt, a podcast that explores the intersection of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and everyday life. In each episode, we sit down with black belts who don’t have Jiujitsu as their primary source of income. They are practitioners (and sometimes also coaches) who balance their love for BJJ with successful careers, family life, and personal passions.
In each conversation, we dive into how BJJ has helped their life, share stories that represent who they are as a person and show that there is more to them than just jiujitsu. We nerd out about the things important to them on and off the mats.
Whether you’re a BJJ enthusiast, someone curious about the sport, or just looking for inspiration in balancing your passions with life’s demands, Beyond the Belt offers insights and stories that resonate on and off the mats.
This is a conversation with Petrus Paulus Steyn, a black belt out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Paulus is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Assistant professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, and life long Scuba diver.
Episode Links:
* Hospital: https://www.chop.edu/doctors/steyn-petrus-paulus
* Instagram: https://instagram.com/southpaulu
* Teaching: https://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g275/p9279638
* Beltchecker: https://www.beltchecker.com/profile.php?id=36588
Contact:
* Be a Guest: https://btb.fan/newguest
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Journey to Black Belt
06:17 The Difficulty of Good Coaching
10:53 Life and Jiujitsu
18:34 Working with Children in Medicine
24:08 Navigating Patient Interactions
30:42 Being a Patient
32:20 The Reality of Anesthesia: High Stakes Moments
37:43 The Journey to Becoming a Doctor
42:22 The Impact of Malpractice Concerns
53:59 Teaching the Next Generation of Medical Professionals
01:07:57 The Fascination and Limitations of AI
01:15:48 Humility and Communication
01:29:59 The Joy of Scuba Diving
01:37:09 Overcoming Fear in Diving and Skydiving
01:43:07 The Thrill and Risks of Skydiving
01:50:36 The Importance of Humility in Life
01:56:28 Life Advice and the Future
02:02:55 Outro
Podcast Links:
* Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
* Spotify: https://btb.fan/spotify
* Apple Podcasts: https://btb.fan/apple
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Social:
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* Youtube: https://youtube.com/@beyondthebeltpod
* Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/beyondthebeltpod.bsky.social
* Facebook: https://btb.fan/fb
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