Grappling with Fatherhood

Grappling with Fatherhood

Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra

Episodes 31
Avg. Duration 1h 12m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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About This Podcast

Lessons learned in fatherhood and jiu jitsu and where they sometimes overlap. This weekly conversation between Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra unpacks the learning, struggles and triumphs of two dads who also happen to be high-level jiu jitsu practitioners. Topics covered range from raising toddlers with emotional intelligence to balancing jiu jitsu with real-world responsibilities to our weekly snack haul from Trader Joes.

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Recent Episodes

S1E32 Ep 32: Perception vs. Reality

Sep 09, 2025 1h 17m

Episode 32 of Grappling with Fatherhood is all about the myths we pretend to believe—like black belts always know what they’re doing, or dads have unlimited patience (spoiler: neither is true). Blake…

S1E31 Ep 31: Teaching Self-Defense and Dealing with Bullies

May 20, 2025 1h 5m

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S1E30 Ep 30: Leading by Example: Parenting & Jiu-Jitsu

Mar 11, 2025 1h 8m

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S1E29 Ep 29: Getting Started: The Journey into Jiu-Jitsu and Fatherhood

Feb 15, 2025 1h 12m

Every black belt was once a white belt, and every experienced dad was once a first-time father. In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, hosts Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra explore what it…

S1E28 Ep 28: The Joys of the Journey: Parenting & Jiu Jitsu

Oct 29, 2024 1h 10m

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S1E27 Episode 27 - Overcoming Failure: Finding Self-Worth on the Mat and at Home

Sep 30, 2024 1h 30m

In this episode of Grappling with Fatherhood, hosts Blake Kasemeier and Uday Malhotra tackle one of the most universal struggles for parents and jiu-jitsu practitioners alike: the feeling of failure…

S1E26 Ep 26: The Power of Pausing: Taking Breaks in Parenting & Jiu-Jitsu

Sep 10, 2024 1h 5m

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S1E25 Ep 25: Myths

Aug 06, 2024 1h 4m

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S1E24 EP 24: Listener Q&A Part 2 - Teaching, Death & Specialists

Jul 09, 2024 1h 33m

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S1E23 Ep 23: Listener Q&A: Time Management, Anxiety, and BBJJ/life Balance

Jun 25, 2024 1h 18m

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S1E22 Ep 22: Screen Time Showdown: Navigating Its Role in BJJ & Parenting

May 21, 2024 1h 11m

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S1E21 Ep 21: The Dance of Balance: Juggling Multiple Responsibilities

May 14, 2024 1h

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S1E20 Ep 20: Embracing Growth: Lessons from Mistakes

May 07, 2024 1h 21m

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S1E19 Ep 19: The Art of Effective Communication in Parenthood & Grappling

Apr 30, 2024 1h 19m

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S1E18 Episode 18: The Grind: Putting in the Work in Parenthood & Grappling

Apr 23, 2024 1h 20m

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S1E17 Episode 17: Confronting Anxiety

Apr 16, 2024 1h 28m

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S1E16 Episode 16: Navigating Bad Behavior in Parenthood and Jiu Jitsu

Mar 07, 2024 1h 23m

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S1E15 Episode 15: Milestones on the Mat and in Fatherhood

Feb 29, 2024 1h 13m

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S1E14 Grappling with Fatherhood Episode 14: Adaptability

Feb 19, 2024 1h 15m

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S1E13 Grappling with Fatherhood Episode 13 : Navigating Burnout

Feb 04, 2024 1h 30m

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Grappling with Fatherhood has published 31 episodes since July 2023, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.

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Grappling with Fatherhood is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 12m.

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