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Episode 14. Breaking Cycles of Violence with Jen Moore
In this seasons' last episode we learn about Jen Moore and her experiences with toxicity / violence in martial arts. Recognising violence and toxicity are no easy feats as toxic systems pervade your systems of self...
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Episode 13. Narcissistic Traits, Cults & Flying Monkeys with Emily J. Mick
In this episode I am joined with Emily J. Mick. Emily is a BJJ purple belt, M.ed, LPC and owner and lead counselor of Upstream Counseling Services LLC in Norman, Oklahoma. Emily has worked significantly with...
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Episode 12. How to build a Strong Ladies Team with Felipe Cançado
In episode 12 (already 12!) I have the delight to speak with Felipe Cançado. Felipe is a BJJ black belt and current head coach of the Gracie Berlin Team. Apart from being a successful competitor himself, what makes...
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Episode 11. Challenging outdated industry norms with Rob of McDojo Life
In this week's episode Rob from McDojo Life shares with us his view on outdated industry norms in martial arts. Unbeknownst to me, he provides me with serious business advice and perspectives that may set YOU up for...
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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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