Rise to Thrive Podcast

Rise to Thrive Podcast

Hosted by: Laurien Zurhake

You are about to experience the new way to thrive in martial arts, as a trauma informed individual, athlete and coach, by exploring who you are, what you love and standing up for what you believe in. It’s time to...

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Episode 10. Bringing Martial Arts and Disability Together with Antigona Sopi

In this episode Antigona and Laurien dive deep into MS (multiple sclerosis), disability and how martial arts can be such an effective tool for building resilience and regulating yourself. - Antigona's martial arts...
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Episode 9. Meeting your Students where They are at

In this week's episode I am joined by Chris Round.  When it comes to top athletes and how to coach them, Chris will be able to tell you and teach you A LOT. That said, he didn't start there right off the bet. He...
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Episode 8. Finding Common Ground in martial arts and society with Pharrell Shaymar

In this week’s episode Pharrell and Laurien dive into the topic of transgender, social norms, change and how to become an inclusive martial arts school. What we don't focus on is the debate whether trans men or trans...
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Episode 7. Co-regulation & Vagus Nerve play with Hollie Bakerboljkovac

This week’s episode Hollie and I dive deep into: - Vagal Theory - Co-Regulation - Practical examples how to apply co-regulation on the mats - Neurodivergent Students Want to connect to Hollie? -...
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Episode 6. Playing with Philosophy and Resilience with Sophie Thomas

Today's episode Sophie and Laurien talk about: - Philosophy, and why it should become more accessible to the general public. - The benefits and problems with academic studies in Psychology and History / Archaeology -...
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Episode 5. Eating Disorders and Overcoming Shame with Nattie Boss

*** Listener discretion advised as in todays' episode vivid descriptions of eating disorders are discussed *** In the 5th episode with no other than Nattie Boss we dive deep into: - Nattie's Why in martial arts and...
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Episode 4. The Possibilities and Boundaries with Self-Defense with Anke Fischer

In today's episode, Anke and Laurien are exploring the contested topic of self-defense. - What is self-defense? - What are the possibilities and boundaries? - What can you as a self defense instructor guarantee and...
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Episode 3. People Centred Martial Arts with Georgia Verry

In today's episode Georgia and Laurien discuss: - Georgia's martial arts journey starting at age 12 - Fighting vs Competing - Georgia's WHY in regards to Trauma Informed Coaching --> People Centred Martial Arts-...
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Episode 2. Acknowledging and solving problems with Emma Thomas

*** This Episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing, including references to sexual assault and panic attacks. Listener discretion is advised *** During this episode Emma and Laurien cover: -...
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Episode 1. Trauma Informed Full Time Jiu Jitsu instructor Stephanie Graham

*** This Episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing, including references to sexual assault and panic attacks. Listener discretion is advised *** During this first episode Stephanie and...
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