What happens when you challenge the status quo and refuse to follow the crowd?

In this episode of Breaking Bullying, host Tim Flynn welcomes longtime friend, former business coach, and entrepreneur Ron Graziano.

Ron shares how questioning traditional practices in the martial arts industry led to criticism, resistance, and being labeled a "sellout." But instead of backing down, he trusted his experience, stood behind his ideas, and proved his critics wrong.

From dealing with naysayers to navigating workplace bullying and challenging outdated thinking, this conversation explores the importance of believing in yourself, standing up for your ideas, and letting your results speak for themselves.

Connect with Ron Graziano:

Facebook: Ron G Graziano

LinkedIn: Ron Graziano

Website: https://impactflowhq.com

Email: ron@impactflowhq.com

Connect with Breaking Bullying:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingBullying

Email: breakbullyinghere@gmail.com

Kato Karate:

https://www.katokaratemn.com

Karate Chop Bullying:

https://www.karatechopbullying.org

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Contact the show at breakbullyinghere@gmail.com

If you want to learn more or are subjected to either Bullying or Harassment, you can go to:

Karatechopbullying.org

If you are dealing with dark or suicidal thoughts call The National Suicide Hotline:

Phone: 988

Opening Theme: "The Beginning and the End" by Grahf

Closing Theme: "Cute Melodies 11" by Soundtrack 4 Life

Brandon “Midwest Kong” Copeland knows how to fight, but some of the biggest lessons of his life came from learning when not to fight.

In this episode of Breaking Bullying, Midwest Kong opens up about growing up around violence, surviving being stabbed nine times, competing in MMA, confronting his own anger, and realizing that being able to fight means nothing without self-control. He shares how therapy and martial arts helped change his direction and why he now uses his experiences to mentor kids, build confidence, support anti-bullying efforts, and advocate for mental health.

Kong and Tim also discuss why martial arts can be so powerful for kids who struggle in traditional sports, the importance of giving young people somewhere to belong, and why parents need to invest in who their children are becoming on the inside.

Connect with Midwest Kong

Instagram: @midwest_kong

Facebook: Midwest Kong

YouTube: Midwest Kong

Sons of a Beast: sonzofabeast.org

Breaking Bullying

YouTube: @BreakingBullying

Email: breakbullyinghere@gmail.com

Karate Chop Bullying

www.karatechopbullying.com

Kato Karate

www.katokaratemn.com

Contact the show at breakbullyinghere@gmail.com

If you want to learn more or are subjected to either Bullying or Harassment, you can go to:

Karatechopbullying.org

If you are dealing with dark or suicidal thoughts call The National Suicide Hotline:

Phone: 988

Opening Theme: "The Beginning and the End" by Grahf

Closing Theme: "Cute Melodies 11" by Soundtrack 4 Life

What if success isn’t really about winning?

Earl Jenkins, CEO and founder of Core Champion, joins Breaking Bullying to share a lesson his mother taught him at 13 years old after he won a major singing competition: “You didn’t win. It was just your turn.”

That lesson changed the way Earl looked at success, competition, jealousy, rejection, and celebrating other people’s accomplishments.

In this episode, Earl and Tim talk about the difference between confidence and arrogance, handling rejection and criticism, supporting kids through challenges, allowing children to struggle without removing every obstacle, and why someone else’s success doesn’t take away from your own.

Learn more about Earl Jenkins and Core Champion:

https://corechampion.com

Breaking Bullying Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingBullying

Karate Chop Bullying:

https://karatechopbullying.org

Kato Karate:

https://katokaratemn.com

Contact Breaking Bullying:

breakbullyinghere@gmail.com

Contact the show at breakbullyinghere@gmail.com

If you want to learn more or are subjected to either Bullying or Harassment, you can go to:

Karatechopbullying.org

If you are dealing with dark or suicidal thoughts call The National Suicide Hotline:

Phone: 988

Opening Theme: "The Beginning and the End" by Grahf

Closing Theme: "Cute Melodies 11" by Soundtrack 4 Life