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Miyo Strong on Strength, Empowerment, & Self Defense

Miyo Strong on Strength, Empowerment, & Self Defense

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Miyo Strong aka Utah-Jits-Mama!  You guys are in for a treat, this woman is awesome! We talked about everything from how she came back to jiu jitsu after a 15 year break, competition, healthy gym environments, her work with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, Motherhood and More! Miyo is such an amazing example of strength, empowerment, & fierce femininty!  I hope you enjoy!  For more about Miyo visit her instagram @utahjitsmama  For more about the Elizabeth Smart Foundation/Smart Defense https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/  Shop Our Best Sellers

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Alchemize Founder, Maya Nazareth, on Female Ferocity & Starting Alchemize Fightwear

Alchemize Founder, Maya Nazareth, on Female Ferocity & Starting Alchemize Fightwear

This episode of the podcast is a little bit different! Today Kate Christofano (head of social media) interviewed Maya Nazareth (Alchemize Founder) about her jiu jitsu journey and why she started this company. In this conversation we talk about: Why Maya started Alchemize How jiu jitsu changed her life Discovering the fierce female inside you Learning how to learn from jiu jitsu The doing bias The future of Alchemize We hope you enjoy! Shop Our Best Sellers

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Trauma, Mental Health, & Healing through Jiu Jitsu with Jennifer Gay

Trauma, Mental Health, & Healing through Jiu Jitsu with Jennifer Gay

On this episode, I am sitting down with Jennifer Gay.  Jenn is a a black belt instructor at Redline Jiu jitsu and the founder of SheJitsu.   A venture that aims to empower women on an off the mat with many trauma-informed courses that help women learn situational awareness, mindfulness techniques to heal trauma, and self-defense. Jenn is also a co-owner of Redline Jiu Jitsu and Green Unicorn Cannabis.   In this conversation, we explored: What jiu jitsu has to offer trauma survivors and those that struggle with mental health The balance of work and play Jenn's own story recovering from trauma...

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How to Utilize Lists to Optimize Your Life and Training

 Right now can be a frustrating time being off the mats, “stuck” in our houses. It can be hard to capitalize on this time we have and stay motivated. The power of lists is that they can help you optimize your life, especially during this challenging time. Here are a few lists that can change your mindset and help you to master quarantine. 

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