Fitness EPISODES

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Nov. 11, 2025

On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst returns to Tapasya Loading on the launch of his much-awaited book On The Mat Forever (OTMF), with a conversation that leaves as powerful and deep an imprint as our first 3 years ago. Ryan holds four black belts, and spent twenty-eight years in Japan immersed deep in the study of martial arts and its philosophy. (He is also a pretty serious guitar player, even if mostly a quiet one.) The fact that most people have no idea about any of this is a clue towards the brand of humili...
On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst
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On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst
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Jan. 23, 2024

Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray

Violinist, Educator, and Timani Instructor speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray
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Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray
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Oct. 12, 2023

Strong for Life w/ Conor O Shea

Conor O'Shea's story is reminiscent of many a young high-performance athelete whose own physical well-being ended up being collateral damage to the brutal demands of his passion. Facing chronic pain challenges in his 20s that were tough enough to have him contemplate leaving a career in the fitness industry, his pivotal decision in 2013 to seek out experts worldwide, learning from yogis in Mysore and more mature and experienced mentors led to a rejuvenation that left him feeling a decade younge...
Strong for Life w/ Conor O Shea
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Strong for Life w/ Conor O Shea
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June 13, 2023

Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White

Amazon #1 best-selling author and podcaster Emily White speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White
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Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White
Movements for Musicians, Digital Nomadism, Gracie JiuJitsu, Prayer and Astrology w/ Steve Maxwell
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Movements for Musicians, Digital Nomadism, Gracie JiuJitsu, Prayer and Astrology w/ Steve Maxwell
Balancing Athletic and Musical Lifestyles, the Impact of Travel on Music, the Space Between Notes, and the Power of Choice with Camellia Akhamie Kies
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Balancing Athletic and Musical Lifestyles, the Impact of Travel on Music, the Space Between Notes, and the Power of Choice with Camellia Akhamie Kies
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Jan. 23, 2023

Healing Obesity with Empathy, Understanding Self-Love, and Vulnerability as a Strength with Drew Manning

NY Times Best Selling Author and Fitness Expert Drew Manning speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Guest: Drew Manning
Healing Obesity with Empathy, Understanding Self-Love, and Vulnerability as a Strength with Drew Manning
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Healing Obesity with Empathy, Understanding Self-Love, and Vulnerability as a Strength with Drew Manning
Blurring Lines Between Performing and Teaching, Common Causes of Piano Injury, Unpacking Jazz Piano Pedagogy in 2023 and Mistakes to Avoid in Audience Building w/ Noah Kellman
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Blurring Lines Between Performing and Teaching, Common Causes of Piano Injury, Unpacking Jazz Piano Pedagogy in 2023 and Mistakes to Avoid in Audience Building w/ Noah Kellman
Why Musicians Should Work Out, Feeling Safe, Understanding Health-Span, and the Effect of Culture on Fitness-Image with Ryan Hurst
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Why Musicians Should Work Out, Feeling Safe, Understanding Health-Span, and the Effect of Culture on Fitness-Image with Ryan Hurst
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March 18, 2021

Uniting the Warrior And The Monk With Cameron Shayne

T.L. Mazumdar talks to founder of the Budokon Mixed Movement Arts, Cameron Shayne.
Uniting the Warrior And The Monk With Cameron Shayne
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Uniting the Warrior And The Monk With Cameron Shayne