How Fighting Gives You A Bulletproof Mind with Noah Neiman

About this episode

Noah Neiman discusses the connection between physical training and mental resilience with host Matt Kaeberlein.

On this episode, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is joined by Noah Neiman, co-founder of Rumble Boxing and founder of Knuckle Therapy. From panic attacks and rock bottom to building global fitness brands, Noah and Matt explore the profound connection between physical training and mental resilience. Noah shares how structured movement became the foundation for managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and why the discipline of fight training translates directly into how we navigate life's hardest moments. A candid conversation on the neuroscience of presence, the therapeutic power of service to others, and what it truly means to train for longevity, in the ring and beyond.Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction & Cold Weather in New York01:04 — Pittsburgh Roots, Sports, and Life Metaphors02:22 — How Training Saved Noah's Life03:05 — ADHD, Physical Control, and Emotional Regulation04:36 — Early Influences: Boxing Gyms, Body for Life, and Therapy06:28 — Football, Identity, and Taking Control of the Body07:02 — College, Jiu-Jitsu, and Finding Purpose08:08 — Anxiety, Depression, and the Power of Presence09:22 — What "Training" Really Means: Sleep, Nutrition, and Mindset10:36 — How You Train…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Kaeberlein

Guest: Noah Neiman

Topics covered

• mental resilience
• physical training
• ADHD management
• anxiety and depression
• fight training
• neuroscience
• longevity

Keywords

• mental health
• fitness
• training
• anxiety
• depression
• neuroscience
• longevity
• service to others

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rumble Boxing, Knuckle Therapy, Barry's Bootcamp

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