Nick Spencer - How Jui-Jitsu Saved My Life and Plant Medicine Killed my Ego | EP064

In Episode 064, we sit down with Nick Spencer, martial artist, business owner, and founder of Snake Hill Jiu-Jitsu, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about healing, identity, and building something real. From military police service to managing PTSD, Nick shares how Jiu-Jitsu became not just a discipline, but a path to personal evolution.We explore how plant medicine and psychedelics, like ayahuasca, reshaped his understanding of ego and trauma, and how community, communication, and showing up authentically have become the backbone of his business and relationships. This episode dives into the realities of co-owning a studio with his brother, confronting trauma from working in a morgue during the height of COVID, and finding strength through vulnerability.Whether you're into martial arts, mental health, or just trying to live more intentionally, this episode will leave you reflecting on what it means to be truly yourself.Check out Nick and Snake Hill Jiu-jitsu here -https://snakehilljiujitsu.com/https://www.instagram.com/snakehill_jiujitsu/0:30 our guest this week, Nick Spencer, Martial Arts Instructor & Founder of Snake Hill Jiu-Jitsu4:00 Building a safe community and culture within a Jiu-Jitsu Studio8:30 finding your mental edge in a healthy physical outlet12:00 Biggest lessons from teaching Jiu-Jitsu and owning your own business18:00 Co-owning a studio and business with your older brother20:00 Nick’s military police officer experience with PTSD and neck injuries 23:00 confronting trauma from the covid summer working for the morgue in NYC27:00 plant medicine, ayahuasca and PTSD32:00 the effects of powerful psychedelics on your ego40:00 how friendships and we view our friends evolve over time46:45 developing your own identity through yourself instead of perception49:00 just be who you are and being yourself in your relationship via communication54:00 books that have helped us on our journey1:02:00 Nick’s favorite podcasts1:06:00 the importance of community and family when building a business1:11:00 finding religion and attending Catholic/Christian school1:25:00 showing up authentically in your relationships and your business1:30:00 Nick asks us what our next big move is1:38:00 Nick’s council of decision makersJoin our exclusive community on GROUPED where you can find uncut episodes, messaging with your hosts, and early access to promotionshttps://app.grouped.com/whothoughtwedbeherepodJoin Whoop with our promotional code and get your first month free!https://join.whoop.com/us/en/Whothoughtwedbeherepod/Sign up for online therapy with our referral link.Get 20% off your first month with our podcast's link:Shout out to our favorite neighborhood screen printer JOKER INK  https://www.jokerink.com/NEW EPISODES WEEKLY!"Who Thought We'd Be Here?" is hosted by Steven Aigner and John Pugh. https://linktr.ee/whothoughtwedbeherepodPlease Like, Follow, Share, and Enjoy!!!