The Fight Back Podcast

To access a scholarship, visit our website and join the waiting list: https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Assunta (she/her) is a 1st generation migrant women form Italy who arrived in Australia in 1968, when she was 3 years old. She has olive skin and curly black hair. Assunta has spent her professional career working in the health and community sector with a focus on social justice and intersectional feminism. She is a 5th Dan in the Japanese Martial arts of Aikido, practices Iyengar Yoga and Flamenco dancing, but like Elaine in Seinfeld she thinks she is a better dancer than she really is. Georgia and Assunta discuss:The similarities and differences between martial arts and self defense Feminist self-defenseAikido as an art of non-violenceTo get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Support Rounds 4 Respect https://rounds4respect.org/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Fight Science is a special segment of the Conscious Combat Club podcast where we invite researchers to take a deep dive into a paper they've written and explain it to us as though we're 13 years old.In this episode I interview Dr Zoe John (she/her), a lecturer in criminology with a key interest in gender, violence and embodiment in sport. She utilised a flexible role for her doctoral research in mixed martial arts (MMA), but has since stepped away from MMA now plahing American Football and the local and international level.In this episode we explore her thesis titled: "Normally a cock”: Embodiment, gender and violence in Mixed Martial Arts To contact Zoe:Email: z.e.john@swansea.ac.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Zo_John_/ Read her thesis here: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/151256/ The penis poem is on page 160 ;) To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:- Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Rounds 4 Respect: https://rounds4respect.org/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

To access a scholarship, visit our website and join the waiting list: https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Hilary Irwin (she/her) is the daughter of Constance (Con) Irwin, in whose name she established the Con Irwin Fub Fund through the Victorian Women's Benevolent trust. Learn more about the trust here: https://www.vwt.org.au/sub-fund/5695/ Georgia and Hilary discuss:• The objectives of the Con Irwin Sub-Fund• How people can get involved• Con's hope for the future for women and girls• Some of the incredible other projects funded by the sub fund• The recipient of last year's Con Irwin Sub Fund• Why Hilary was drawn to supporting the work of the Conscious Combat Club• Who Con Irwin was and why this fund was established • To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Support Rounds 4 Respect https://rounds4respect.org/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Fight Science is a special segment of the Conscious Combat Club podcast where we invite researchers to take a deep dive into a paper they've written and explain it to us as though we're 14 years old. In this episode I interview Dr Wolf Mehling (he/him), a researcher from the US who explores the psychosomatics of pain and bodily awareness aka interoception and how our relationship to our body affects our health and wellbeing. He is a physician (50%) and researcher (50%) at the University of California San Francisco. He grew up in Germany and his basic training is in general family medicine, manual medicine and psychotherapy. In this episode we explore the paper titled:A 12-week integrative exercise program improves self-reported mindfulness and interoceptive awareness in war veterans with posttraumatic stress symptoms.To contact Wolf:Email: wolf.mehling@ucsf.edu To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:- Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Emily Dobrich (she/her) is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Adult Education and Community Development program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include embodied learning, transformative education, social justice, relationality, decolonizing methodologies, and women and gender studies. Emily's doctoral research explores how embodied learning practices and pedagogies support situated solidarity building and self-determination for decolonization, community building, and collective action. To contact Emily:Email: emily.dobrich@mail.utoronto.ca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emily-dobrich Instagram: @emily.dobrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.dobrich.1/ Georgia and Emily discuss:Embodiment and embodied learning in martial artsHow to cultivate self-determination aka choice in martial arts The role of community in self-determination in martial artsGender performance in martial artsBarriers for women in martial artsTo get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:- Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Richie Hardcore (he/him) is an educator, speaker, and activist, working in family and sexual violence prevention, masculinities, mental health, and fitness. Richie is a retired multiple New Zealand Muay Thai champion and now works as a coach and personal trainer, having helped some of New Zealand's most successful fighters achieve their goals. Richie has lived experience and draws on this in his work and our conversation, so please be mindful that this conversation contains discussions of family violence. To contact Richie: Email: hello@richiehardcore.com Website: www.richiehardcore.com/riseabovecharitabletrust.com Georgia and Richie discuss: How kickboxing has helped Richie throughout his life Using martial arts workshops to speak with men and boys about masculinity and consent To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Dr. George Jennings (he/him) is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Sociology at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. George's research explores martial arts and combat sports, health and society. To contact George: Email: gbjennings@cardiffmet.ac.uk Georgia and George discuss: The definition that: A martial art is an imaginative adaptable system of physical human fighting techniques designed in order to deal with perceived problems in combat and society. The line between art and sport in martial arts The role of martial arts in decolonising societies, and how can we decolonise martial arts The value in learning historical martial arts (HEMA) What is a trauma informed martial art? What are some examples of therapeutic martial arts programs? The positives and negatives of learning self help from martial artists Martial arts movement systems Free Webinar: The (combat athlete's) body keeps the score - Friday February 2nd 8.30am AEDT. Register here: https://www.consciouscombat.club/body-keeps-the-score To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Donna (she/her) has written award-winning stage and radio plays for audiences of all ages, and has extensive experience in script development, story development, and mentoring and teaching emerging writers from culturally diverse backgrounds. She is also a founding member and co-chair of PYT Fairfield (aka Powerhouse Youth Theatre). Her recent work includes the radio documentary Missing Magdalens (ABC Radio National), and an essay on trauma-informed creative practice Golden Joinery (Sydney Review of Books). She's also a bad-ass graduate of our trauma informed kickboxing program. To contact Donna:Instagram: @abeladonnawriter Georgia and Donna discuss: Magdalen laundries in Australia How the historical oppression of women contributes to today's patriarchy Rigid gender conformity Institutional gender-shaming / slut-shaming Free Webinar: The (combat athlete's) body keeps the score - Friday February 2nd 8.30am AEDT. Register here: https://www.consciouscombat.club/body-keeps-the-score To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Georgina (George) Capone (she/her) is the founder of the Warrior Women Project, a trauma informed boxing program for women to embrace and unleash their anger, feel empowered and strong. George lives in sunny North Devon where she trained to be a boxing coach and works as a psychologist in adult mental health. To contact George: Email: georginacapone@hotmail.co.uk Instagram: warrior_wom3n Georgia and George discuss: The Conscious Coaching Course and how it helped George to create her program Similarities and differences between psychology and martial arts Women's anger George's personal experiences with boxing and mental health To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Jess Gordon (she/her) is a school teacher, educational researcher, and BJJ practitioner based in Vancouver, Canada. Combining these areas of interest, she is developing a new, experiential, and transformative approach to student wellbeing. Jess is passionate about putting research into practice and developing lessons and resources to make martial arts a fun and accessible addition to school curricula. To contact Jess: Email: hello@ariseprograms.com Instagram: @ariseprograms and @makeyourmove.sel Website: www.ariseprograms.com Georgia and Jess discuss: The Arise Program The Gracie women empowered program (https://youtu.be/gDoDGgtNL28?si=1tToX-nuDECtxQUc) Empowerment self defense. Experiential SEL (social-emotional learning) in schools. How to introduce yelling and voice in a trauma informed way. Martial art based interventions and approaches in schools. Self defense for neurodivergent kids. Schools' role in supporting student wellbeing and self-regulated learning and the connection to martial arts. To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Can you help us open a dedicated trauma informed martial arts gym? Please watch Georgia present our pitch deck and comment, email us or use the contact form on our site to share your feedback. We seriously appreciate it. If there's anyone or any businesses you know that might like to support our mission, please let us know. To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Content warning: Dieting, eating disorders, poor body image This week (September 4th – 10th, 2023) is Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW). The theme this year is The Time is Now to Act on Eating Disorders and Body Image so we invited 2 of the wonderful clinicians we work alongside at the CCC to share their insights. Deb is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has 15 years experience in working with adults with eating disorders. She has worked in an eating disorder service and has exceptional clinical skills treating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, OSFED as well as the multitude of people who have serious eating disorder symptoms but don't fit neatly into a diagnostic box. Nicole is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a special interest in eating disorders, disordered eating behaviour, body-image concern and mental health. Nicole is passionate about practicing from a non-diet, body accepting and Health at Every Size (HAES®) philosophy and uses these principles to help counsel her clients towards a positive and peaceful mind-body-food relationship. To learn more about Person Centred Psychology, visit their website (https://pcpsychology.com.au/) or their instagram @pcpsychologymelbs (https://www.instagram.com/pcpsychologymelbs/) Deb, Nicole and Georgia discuss: What it means to be an ANZAED eating disorders credentialed professional (https://www.anzaed.org.au/credentialingproject/) The differences and similarities between poor body image and eating disorders Why eating disorders are so prevalent Some of the early signs a person might be headed to an eating disorder Which professionals to work with and when The HAES approach (https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/) What to do while waiting to see a clinician Special considerations for martial artists Support links: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Eating disorder support helpline: https://butterfly.org.au/ Support for carers and families impacted by an eating disorder: https://edfa.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Content warning: Eating disorders and body image Leading up to Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), Georgia shares her personal experience with disordered eating. Georgia discusses how her martial arts participation both contributed to her eating disorder and helped her heal from it. To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Fight Science is a new episode format in which you'll get to hear the authors of peer reviewed papers related to martial arts and combat sports explain their papers in a way that you will be able to understand. Each episode will include practical advice you can implement based on the research. This is part of our commitment to bridge the gap between research and practice. Our third paper is: Phung, J. N., & Goldberg, W. A. (2019). Promoting Executive Functioning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Mixed Martial Arts Training. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi:10.1007/s10803-019-04072-3 Georgia speaks with Dr Janice Phung. Janice is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at California State University San Marcos. Her research focuses on well-being outcomes for youth on the Autism Spectrum. To follow Janice's work on Instagram: @csusm_afclab To contact Janice: https://www.csusm.edu/profiles/index.html?u=jphung Please contact Janice if you'd like to read the full paper as it is not open access. You can read another related paper by Janice here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1750946721000337 To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Kenisha Coy (she/her) is a creative encourager who believes in the value of second chances. She is a taekwondo practitioner and researcher at Lesley University curious about the interplay between art, board breaking, trauma informed martial arts and theatre. She is passionate about applying the power of data, narrative, and martial arts to helping others connect with the best versions of themselves. To connect with Kenisha: Website: https://mycareinitiative.org/ Email: kc@mycareinitiative.org Instagram: @write1kc @mycareinitiative @breakthroughsilence Georgia and Kenisha discuss: How Kenisha got started in Taekwondo Board breaking as art therapy Binaries in life and martial arts Being BIPOC in martial arts Trauma informed practice as person centred practice The magic of creating characters Intersectionality as a spectrum How to be a good bystander in martial arts Kenisha's PhD thesis Collaboration between trauma informed martial arts practitioners To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Danielle Salber (she/her) is a passionate trauma specialist who merges boxing and psychotherapy to empower individuals, foster hope after trauma, and promote personal growth through empirical therapies. She is dedicated to establishing Boxing Therapy as a recognized and effective approach in mental health. To connect with Danielle: Danielle@boxingtherapy.org www.boxingtherapy.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-salber-boxingtherapy/ https://www.instagram.com/daniellepopfitness/ https://www.instagram.com/boxing_therapy_place/ https://www.facebook.com/BoxingTherapyReadyForAnything Georgia and Danielle discuss: The difference between boxing therapy and trauma informed boxing Activities in Boxing Therapy The pilot study for Boxing Therapy Dialectical Behavioural Therapy in Boxing Therapy EMDR/Bilateral Stimulation in Boxing Therapy Somatic Experiencing in Boxing Therapy To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Fight Science is a new episode format in which you'll get to hear the authors of peer reviewed papers related to martial arts and combat sports explain their papers in a way that you will be able to understand. Each episode will include practical advice you can implement based on the research. This is part of our commitment to bridge the gap between research and practice. This paper is: Matthews, C. R., Hurrell, A., Oliver, T. B., & Channon, A. (2023). Boxing, myths and reality building in sport for development programmes. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 58(3), 531–549. https://doi.org/10.1177/10126902221112878 Georgia speaks with Dr Alex Channon. Alex's research has explored how gender relations, gender identity, and sexuality impact on participation in martial arts; the value of martial arts within physical education curricula; media representations of professional fighters; the construction of meaning around notions of ‘violence' among martial artists; the provision of medical support in combat sports; the roles of referees in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions; and the social practice of consent in combat sports. To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Fight Science is a new episode format in which you'll get to hear the authors of peer reviewed papers related to martial arts and combat sports explain their papers in a way that you will be able to understand. Each episode will include practical advice you can implement based on the research. This is part of our commitment to bridge the gap between research and practice. Our first paper is: Channon, A., & Matthews, C. R. (2022). Communicating consent in sport: A typological model of athletes' consent practices within combat sports. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 57(6), 899–917. https://doi.org/10.1177/10126902211043992 Georgia speaks with Dr Alex Channon. Alex's research has explored how gender relations, gender identity, and sexuality impact on participation in martial arts; the value of martial arts within physical education curricula; media representations of professional fighters; the construction of meaning around notions of ‘violence' among martial artists; the provision of medical support in combat sports; the roles of referees in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions; and the social practice of consent in combat sports. To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: Join our free webinar May 12th 2023 https://www.consciouscombat.club/registration-page-42f55003-bf70-460d-876b-af7dc5c62a82 Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Nicole Sawin (she/they) is a nonbinary and autistic 29-year-old living in Prince George, BC, where they work in child and youth mental health. They grew up in rural, northern Canada, completed their undergrad in Honors Sociology at McGill University, and finished their Master of Social Work at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Nicole is the founder of Connection Martial Arts, a trauma informed kickboxing program that is an affiliate of The Conscious Combat Club. To connect with Nicole: nicole@connectionmartialarts.ca www.connectionmartialarts.ca @connectionmartialarts Georgia and Nicole discuss: The differences and similarities between martial arts and social work Karate, kickboxing and body connection Martial arts and flow states Embodying confidence Boxing as bilateral stimulation (Please check out Danielle Salber who has done great work in this space! @daniellepopfitness @boxing_therapy_place) How Nicole includes dialectical behavioural therapy in their trauma informed kickboxing program What does trauma informed even mean? Neurodiversity in martial arts Being non binary in martial arts Small town dynamics So much more! To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: Free webinar about body connection in martial arts: https://www.consciouscombat.club/registration-page-42f55003-bf70-460d-876b-af7dc5c62a82 Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Welcome to the first episode of the Conscious Combat Club podcast. Why have we changed our name and updated our branding? What is the Conscious Combat Club? What are our plans for the future? How can you be part of our journey? To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm - Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online - Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching - Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat - Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need: Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp SHOW OUTLINE The Rebranding I explain the reasons behind the rebranding from the Fight Back podcast to the Conscious Combat Club. I discuss how our values have evolved, and how we want to incorporate more mindfulness, mental health, and community building into our podcast and other offerings. What is the Conscious Combat Club? I provide an overview of what the Conscious Combat Club is all about, including our mission, vision, and values. I discuss our commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for all combat athletes, regardless of their background or identity. Our History I give a brief history of how the Conscious Combat Club came to be, including how I got started as a trauma informed kickboxing facilitator. Our Plans for the Future I share our plans for the future, including upcoming guests, topics, and events. I discuss our commitment to continuing to provide informative and valuable content to our listeners and building a supportive community of combat athletes. Thank you for tuning in to the first episode of the Conscious Combat Club podcast. We hope you found this episode informative and helpful in understanding our vision for the future. We welcome your feedback and suggestions for future episodes, and we invite you to join us on this journey towards a more mindful and inclusive combat community. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

***Content warning: Gender Based Violence Today, December 10th, is Human Rights Day and marks day 16/16 of the 16 days of activism. Georgia (she/her), Meesh (she/her) and Penny (she/they) have a fireside chat about how you can be more resourced as we end the 16 days and enter the Christas period. The news has been very heavy recently. We hope this discussion about womanhood, radical joy and survivorship will help fill your cup. Penny Mckay (she/they) responsible for all things people, culture and inclusion at The Fight Back Project. Penny is a graduate of TFBP with a wealth of experience in LBGTQ+ inclusion and mental health. Meesha Hall (she/her) nurtures our purpose and relationship at The Fight Back Project. Meesha is a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a graduate of TFBP Online. Georgia, Penny and Meesh discuss: Making ongoing space for disclosure and non-hierarchical survivorship celebration Radical joy Womanhood and being expansive in our relationships with womanhood What we hold in our roles as women and nurturers How practicing collective and self care is key to sustainability How the most radical thing trauma survivors can be is just themselves without apology To contact Penny on Instagram: @voiceofsmallchange To contact Meesha on Instagram: @meeshabjj Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga The Fight Back Project acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live and play. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

Leading up to International Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, people and organizations around the world participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise awareness of trans and gender diverse people, address key issues for our communities and explore ways to promote active allyship. We hope that through promoting the full inclusion of trans and gender diverse people in martial arts, we can break down stigma and reduce barriers to participation for our wonderful communities. Transgender Day of Remembrance honours the memory of trans lives lost due to transphobia and the impacts of discrimination. You can find out more about this here: https://tdor.org.au/ In this episode, Penny McKay (she/they) and Pharrell Shaymar (he/him) answer: What does it mean to be an ally? What do the terms "trans" and "gender diverse" mean? What happens when we include vs when we don't include trans and gender diverse people? What are the impacts on mental health on trans people when they are excluded from martial arts? How can martial arts/sports benefit trans people, mentally and emotionally? What are the very best and very worst things you've seen coaches do around LGBTQ+ inclusion? Being inclusive by words instead of actually taking accountability, what is the difference? And how can an ally support the community that shows inclusivity? Where does being trauma-informed fit into this topic? Do coaches need to be trauma informed to be inclusive? What language and framing is useful in addressing transphobia? E.g. if a gym member is casually repeating TERF talking points, how can coaches approach it constructively and minimise defensiveness? How can we work with instructors that refuse to include trans women in women's only classes? What advice do you have for parents/Guardians who aren't understanding of non binary and trans within facilities ? How do you manage staff and or parents who aren't accepting and inclusive? What is 1 actionable step for martial arts coaches and practitioners to implement this week? Content warning: Please note this discussion may include topics which are distressing - please take good care and link in your own support networks or the organizations below if you need. All things trans including language guides: https://www.transhub.org.au/ Young people and their families https://transcend.org.au/ Transgender Victoria https://tgv.org.au/ Pride in Sport www.prideinsport.com.au Queer Combat Collective on instagram QLife - 3pm to midnight every day: https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline: 13 11 14 Rainbow Door: https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/ 13YARN - First Nations Crisis support To contact Penny on Instagram: @voiceofsmallchange To contact Pharrell on Instagram: @pharrell_shaymar Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Pharrell Shaymar (he/they) AKA "The Pad Technician" Pharrell is a professional boxing coach with over 10 years' experience coaching athletes, amateur boxers, women's self defence programs, and group fitness. Pharrell is an accomplished speaker LGBTQ+ Advocate and community leader. Pharrell uses the prism of boxing through advocacy, breaking down barriers, educational videos and breaking stereo types of trans people in combat sports. His key message is "I will never become biologically male, but I am a gentleman" ***TRIGGER WARNING: Self harm*** Contact Pharrell on instagram: @Pharrell_shaymar Georgia and Pharrell discuss: How Pharrell got into martial arts Common problems in gyms and how to avoid them How to choose a gym To join the LIVE podcast, register here. Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

*TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ABUSE* Bobbie Lewallen (she/her) has been practicing Muay Thai for 10 years. She is a survivor of sexual abuse from childhood to early adulthood Georgia and Bobbie discuss: · Starting Muay Thai at age 12 after being abused as a child · Growing up getting to training in a shady area as a young woman under 17 · The conflation of thinness with health and the difference in comments Bobbie would receive as a teenager with an eating disorder vs now · The impact of Bobbie's family's culture and traditions on perpetuating her abuse · How Muay Thai helped her to leave an abusive relationship · Why Bobbie is so passionate about sharing her experiences with Muay Thai through her IG blog @lifeofmuaythai To contact Bobbie: Instagram: @lifeofmuaythai Email: lifeofmuaythai@gmail.com To join the group FightHERS: Instagram: @_fighthers Join the discord group: https://discord.com/invite/wF8SYT7JcG Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Martina is a queer intercultural / international martial artist living in the US. Martina is a queer teacher, storyteller, & communication consultant. Martina is a commitment to women, children, the oppressed, all beings and our planet. Georgia and Martina discuss: Martina's experiences facilitating self defense for feminists with disabilities in Germany Historical lessons from second wave feminism Being a queer white feminist living in the US How to hold space for all the oppression in the world and be open to hope and change at the same time How interoception saved Martina's life To contact Martina: Facebook: Martina Hildegard Email: mhmbear.teach@gmail.com Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

**Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault** Sammy was a victim of rape and sexual assault, and she made the journey back into Jiu Jitsu Georgia and Sammy-Jo discuss: Close contact training problems and how to deal with it Benefits of talking to trusted people about what has happened Healing and how it can be difficult Returning to competition How returning to training was beneficial in Sammy's healing Please contact Sammy via Instagram: @sammyjolawler Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga Grab the book Burn After Writing: TIK TOK MADE ME BUY IT! on amazon

Nick Hoekstra is a doctoral student at the University of Kansas studying special education. He lost his sight at the age of eight and started wrestling in high school and practicing martial arts in college. Nick's career has focused on international development, especially around the promotion of special and inclusive education globally. He has lived and worked in five countries. Nick attributes his success and especially his ability to travel independently as a person with a disability to the confidence he gained through martial arts. Nick is currently a 2nd degree black belt in Judo, black belt in Aikido and purple belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Nick and Georgia discuss: The benefit of martial arts specifically for people with disabilities. How martial arts have helped him, personally, with both skills and confidence in independent life and travel. How martial arts is often such a close-knit community and how we can make these communities more inclusive. Some of the struggles he's had within martial arts and why he doesn't stop practicing. To contact Nick: nickhoekstra@gmail.com Nick on instagram: @nikohoek Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, club and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Muay Thai was the outlet that saved Mint from a life of street violence and rage. In this episode you'll hear how her stepfather introduced her to Muay Thai to help her deal with racist bullying. Mint and Georgia also discuss: Why Mint got breast implants and why she is having them removed Being a female fight photographer in Thailand Mint's future plans as she returns to fighting To connect with Mint on Instagram: @saoseua.x (muay thai page) @mintlicataphoto (photography page) Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Dr Annette Drews is a Professor for Social Medicine who currently does research on the contribution of Martial Arts in trauma therapy. Due to an accident at 2 years of age, she continued to be accident prone throughout her life. She overcame the physical and psychological consequences of her traumas through awareness based movement practices such as yoga, aikido and Feldenkrais. Georgia and Anna discuss: What mindfulness is and the role it plays in trauma healing Why entering into awareness based movement practices through mindfulness might not work for people with trauma history The difference between shock trauma, developmental trauma and abandonment trauma The difference between prey and predator identification Why being knowledgeable about these concepts can be helpful in the practice of Martial Arts Why being knowledgeable about these concepts can be helpful for integrating the experience of trauma into resourceful living. How Martial Arts brought Anna out of "Freeze" and taught her how to transform survival driven energies into creativity, power, joy and love. Please contact Annette via her email: annette.drews@yahoo. Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Software developer by day, a vessel of life lessons and first-degree black belt jiu-jitsu instructor by night, Alex Ueda made his first foray into jiu-jitsu after attending UCLA, where he majored in physics. A self-declared "fragile perfect" in his schooling and career, through his training, he found uniquely life-affirming perspectives and powerful mindsets that eluded him through university and a lifetime's participation in team sports. These days he enjoys a deep sense of purpose being the catalyst in others' journeys toward their best selves. Georgia and Alex discuss: The meaning behind "Grounded Grit" Trauma informed Jiu Jitsu How martial arts hijack your innate survival instinct and put you directly in contact with practices that lead to rooted, authentic, growth This is a beautiful, deep conversation that I really enjoyed participating in and I know you'll love listening to! To contact Alex: Instagram: @groundedgrit Website: www.groundedgrit.com Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Les is the founder of Karate for Mental Health, a disability karate coach and author of Anxious Black Belt and The Dark Side of Karate. Les and Georgia discuss: How karate helped Les Inclusivity in karate Karate as a mindfulness practice Why karate can be great for mental health How to coach clients with hearing loss The importance of creating community The difference between karate for mental health and "regular" karate To contact Les, please email info@lesbubka.co.uk On social media you can find Les on instagram: @lesbubka Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Alex and Laurien are two BJJ purple belts, active competitors and own a trauma informed martial arts and yoga school in Munich, Germany as well as Off The Zone, an online interactive platform where they help fellow martial artists to become trauma informed. Georgia, Laurien and Alex discuss: Both their journeys from suffering sexual harrasment under a coach to founding a trauma informed school What trauma is What the difference is in their trauma informed school vs a regular bjj school The potential value of competitions Dealing with sexual harrassment at your school The pillars of the Off The Zone coaching program Why martial arts can be therapeutic And (of course) why people often say "Bjj saved them" To connect with Alex and Laurien check out their website and their instagram. (@off_the_zone) You can listen to the book Alex mentioned about play for free on Audible: Title: Play it Away (A workaholic's cure for anxiety) Author: Charlie Hoehn Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Erik Hein has made a career out of teaching. He has taught martial arts, martial arts coaches, elite police teams, emergency services workers and more. Erik is incredibly knowledgeable in the world of motor learning and has written multiple books on the topic (though all in Dutch) and is currently writing a book about martial arts as therapy. Erik and Georgia discuss: How you can use the three Rs in class Performance under pressure Self determination theory The attributes of a great martial arts teacher How finding kyokushin karate saved Erik's life For more information about Erik: https://www.train-de-trainer.org/over-mij/ https://www.erikheinacademy.com/ To contact Erik: info@erikheinacademy.com https://www.instagram.com/erik.hein/ Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Rew Mitchell is the owner of Awakening Fighters. He supports and promotes female fighters around the world with the online database of athletes he created and maintains. Rew and Georgia discuss: The sexualization of women in combat sports How Rew, a male-identified person, came to create a data-base to empower female fighters Differences between male and female fighters The uses of the database Future plans for Awakening Fighters To connect with Rew:You can search "Awakening Fighters" on facebook and instagram or email: info@awakeningfighters.com If you identify as female, have fought/competed in any discipline and would like to be added to the database, please download the Awakening Profile Questionnaire, fill it in and return it to info@awakeningfighters.com For Rew's book: Way of the 69 Fists https://www.amazon.co.uk/Way-69-Fists-popular-martial/dp/B084DH59GG To listen to the Taoism Book Rew mentions: Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVbNPQZwL6k Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Kristina Nikolaj is a retired debilitating anxiety sufferer turned breathwork facilitator focused on using the breath to take control of your life. Then she discovered more of her power through jiu jitsu. Georgia and Kristina discuss: Kristina's experience with anxiety/self-esteem issues Kristina's discovery of martial arts after never playing sports her whole life Using breathwork on and off the mats Breathwork for trauma survivors or anyone with a fear of breathwork How bjj has played as a mirror for Kristina in even how she lives her life off the mats Breathwork for sporting performance Kristina's competition fears and how's she's working on them To contact Kristina:Instagram: @kristinanikolaj Website: kristinanikolaj.com Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Dr Amber Tucker is an assistant professor of sociology, researcher, mixed martial artist, athlete, and coach. Her research explores the trauma that results from the intersection of gender, race and class. Amber was one of the researchers involved with the 'Justice in Movement' project. A program for women of color involving trauma informed jiu jitsu, weightlifting and rock climbing. You can watch the trailer for the doco about the project here. Amber and Georgia discuss: Amber's research Racial microaggressions on the mat How coaches and martial artists can take action to reduce racism in their school Gender-based discrimination toward women in martial arts How martial arts have the capacity to heal trauma Connect with Dr Amber: Instagram: @petty2pac Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Jamie Marich, Ph.D. and Anna Pirkl, MFT both speak internationally on topics related to addiction, trauma, mindfulness, or recovery. They each hold belts from Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu and have personal experiences transforming their trauma through jiu-jitsu. Their latest book is "Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu", a practical guide for survivors, jiu-jitsu practitioners and therapists to facilitate embodied recovery. I have read it and it is EXCELLENT! Highly recommend! Georgia, Jamie and Anna discuss: How they came to write a book about trauma healing through jiu jitsu Why Jiu-Jitsu has so much potential as a trauma healing tool Some of the benefits of practicing Jiu-Jitsu for survivors What the window of tolerance is and how to use scaling from 0-10 to check in with yourself and others What the term "trauma informed Jiu-Jitsu" actually means Why the "trauma-informed" lens leads to the most effective teaching and learning How instructors should and shouldn't use breath as a grounding strategy Tools coaches can use to be more trauma-informed Tools survivors can have in their toolkit to facilitate better experiences with Jiu-Jitsu AND SO MUCH MORE!! This was a wonderful conversation that I know you're going to get a lot of value from. You can find the book by searching "Transforming Trauma with Jiu-Jitsu" You can connect with Jamie and Anna via: www.traumamadesimple.com https://warmheartcounseling.com/ www.jamiemarich.com On instagram: @drjamiem @annas_art_therapy Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you can register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Alvaro Fernandez is a Mexican black belt under Renzo Gracie and longtime student and teacher of 4 way psychology. Georgia met Al a few months ago when a student of his emailed Georgia saying he had helped her through trauma informed bjj. Georgia realised the gift the Al had in helping students practice visualisation and decided to help him set up an online business. You can now officially work with Al by joining the free Facebook group. You can also book 1 on 1 sessions and try out his membership risk free for 7 days via The Fight Back Project. Georgia and Alvaro discuss: What is 4 way psychology Using visualization to help trauma survivors uncouple triggers and flashbacks from combat The process Al taught Georgia to manifest the outcome she wanted when competing in the BJJ Nationals Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Samantha is a full time police officer for St. Louis County Police Department and the new title she is about to add (due March 28th, 2022) is a Mom! She has been training Jiu-Jitsu for roughly 9 years. She majored in Criminology and Criminal Justice in college, and focused heavily on Human Trafficking trends while attending. Christina is an accomplished BJJ, fitness and nutrition coach. After graduation Christina was introduced to and fell in love with MMA and more specifically Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Three years into her BJJ training she earned her Purple belt and was given the opportunity to teach BJJ for a company called PalmsSports in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She taught at the all-girls school, Al Erteqa'a School. In the short amount of time she was there she had won 3 consecutive UAE Jiu-Jitsu World Pro Championship coach titles. She has since returned to the states and opened up a BJJ school, RNACFBJJ Team, with 4x BJJ World Champion and partner Rene Nazare-Azevedo. This is where she can pass on her passion and knowledge of BJJ to others. Christina believes in the power BJJ has when it comes to being therapeutic and healing. It has helped her through her past traumas and because has seen firsthand how it has helped and benefitted her she has partnered with Samantha Glenn to create A New Grip, INC. Together they use BJJ as a therapeutic way to help human/sex trafficked survivors and sexually exploited individuals take back their lives and start fresh. Georgia, Samantha and Christina discuss: The impact of the pandemic on human trafficking What you can do as a parent to protect your children The New Grip program and how it started Next steps for A New Grip and how you can get involved! You can learn more and get involved by following the girls and the program on instagram @anewgripbjj Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you register for my 12 week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Steve is a technology leader, process strategist, and advisor with 20 years of experience leading teams, building products, and growing companies. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the founder of BJJ Mental Models: one of the world's top Jiu-Jitsu podcasts and educational resources. Georgia and Steve discuss: The dangers of statements like "BJJ saved my life" Why these days Steve is less interested in armbars and more interested in making BJJ a safe inclusive space The current cultural and systemic problems in many BJJ clubs Effective learning in BJJ Creating psychological safety in BJJ Respecting people, not positions The impact of the human tendency to be biased toward certainty And more!! Listen to Steve's podcast, BJJ Mental Models wherever you're listening to this episode and check out his webiste: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/ Sign up to the Conscious Combat Club newsletter here to get the latest updates about mindful and trauma-informed martial arts practices, clubs and research. Join the Conscious Combat Club on Facebook to meet fellow listeners of this podcast and help us transform martial arts into more inclusive sports for everybody. If you'd like to join The Fight Back Project, you'll find the waitlists for Melbourne here and online here. If this podcast has inspired you to create your own trauma-informed martial arts program, you register for my 12-week online course here. Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Briana Bowley is a Trauma Coach and a Martial Artist. Knowledgeable in mindset and embodiment practices for peak performance, having worked with and alongside some of the world's most notable in their chosen field. As a Martial Artist Briana dabbles in Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, and Wrestling. While working with extreme sports athletes, including many combat sport athletes, she came to realize that at the heart of most client's problems was trauma. Bri and I have a tonne in common and we have a SUPER interesting conversation not limited to: Why combat sports can provide safety for some survivors Trauma in nervous system perspective explained Briana's tips on stepping into a martial arts gym for the first time And much more! Connect With Briana : Facebook Instagram Fierce+Free ebook How To Get Involved : We now have a FACEBOOK GROUP called The Conscious Combat Club. It's a place for martial artists who believe that combat sports are about so much more than getting up on a podium. This group is for you if: You want to make combat sports safer and more inclusive for everyone You want to find trauma informed practitioners You want to bounce ideas for trauma informed instruction You want to connect with like-minded instructors focused on empowerment rather than medals You want to make your club more trauma aware Basically if you listen to this podcast you'll deffs want to join! The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Danae Hudson (Co-owner of Valley Self-Defense, Civilian, and Kids Instructor) has been training in Krav Maga for 4 years. Danae was looking for a self-defense class after some traumatic experiences in her life and work in the Middle East. Though she only planned on attending for a few weeks, the community she found at Krav Maga Minneapolis and Valley Self Defense, as well as the confidence she gained from Krav Maga, kept her coming back. Danae teaches civilian classes at Valley Self Defense, as well as helping with Kids and Women's classes and workshops. Danae and Georgia discuss: How Valley Self Defense became trauma informed How trauma informed krav maga is different to traditional krav maga Gun safety Connect With Danae : Valley Self Defense How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcasts Georgia on Instagram Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Sarah is a Muay Thai fighter, trauma survivor, and the founder of the Women of Muay Thai Instagram page. She found muay thai as a form of therapy from childhood sexual abuse and it helped empower her to leave her abusive ex-husband. Unfortunately, she found that not all gyms provide the best environments for women - they're male-dominated and not always guaranteed to have the insights or information women need to feel comfortable or succeed in that setting. She created the IG community Women of Muay Thai with the intent to connect the women of muay thai so we can know we aren't alone in the hardships and we can grow stronger together. On this episode of The Fight Back Podcast, Sarah bravely shares her story. Georgia and Sarah talk about the importance of telling your family and trusted friends about the things that are happening in your relationships especially when there's abuse involved. And despite the failed relationships before, Sarah shared how she found her true love. Listen to find out Connect With Sarah: Women Of Muay Thai Instagram How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram If you've been inspired by this podcast and you'd like to start your own trauma informed martial arts program, check out the course I'm running next year! https://www.fightbackproject.com/trauma-informed-martial-arts-coaching Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Today (November 25th 2021) is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To increase awareness of the domestic violence prevalent in all communities, Penny McKay, graduate of The Fight Back Project, asked me if we could share her story today. I want to make it very clear that Penny asked me if she could share her story in the hope that it might help someone listening. I do not and will not ever ask my clients to share their stories, this was her choice. Please also note that this episode comes with a trigger warning and know that we do discuss a cult, abuse, rape and other potentially triggering topics. Please be kind to yourself and listen at your pace, if you like. Not only is Penny a survivor, she is an advocate and diversity and inclusion advisor with qualifications in psychology, disaster recovery, gender and development and currently completing her masters in women's and gender studies at Flinders University. Penny and Georgia discuss: Penny's story from growing up in a cult, to being sexually assaulted as a teenager, being raped by a trusted partner, and the impact on her nervous system throughout her journey. Why Penny googled ‘trauma informed kickboxing' Penny's experience with The Fight Back Project and what makes it trauma informed to her. How The Fight Back Project has impacted Penny Why kickboxing can be helpful for survivors, rather than harmful as many people assume. What the patriarchy is, how it contributes to abuse and how ‘choice' leads to empowerment Penny's work you did with women in prison who used force Overfunctioning vs underfunctioning in response to anxiety or stress The lack of affirmative consent laws and how our legal system perpetuates violence. Instagram: voiceofsmallchange Twitter: smallchange__ Website www.voiceofsmallchange.com Resources: https://blueknot.org.au/ https://1800respect.org.au https://qlife.org.au/ https://mhfa.com.au/ Cover photo by instagram: joel_adams

Kylie is a Kenpo black belt and life long martial artist. She started training martial arts in her childhood and has trained in Brazillian JiuJutsu, Judo, Muay Thai, Wrestling, and MMA. She created the Brave Woman Page in 2015, to share the stories of girls who do martial arts from all around the world. On this episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Georgia and Kylie talk about the story behind the Brave Woman Community and what it stands for. Kylie shares the impact of growing up in martial arts, the ways she feels it has made her more assertive and confident, the martial arts community and the impact of training on her mental health. Connect With Kylie on Instagram @bravewoman_ How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

**Trigger Warning** - In this episode, we discuss addiction, abuse, rape and self harm. Like the title says, this story has a happy ending, but please honor your need for safety at all times while tuning in. Jo has now been in recovery from addiction for almost 10 years, been living a life free from unwanted violence and abuse for almost 4 years, owns a successful tattoo shop in Saint Catherine's Ontario with her husband Chris, and fills the rest of her time training Muay Thai and jujitsu and making the most of every moment with her son Chris and Jo host a weekly zoom meeting for addiction recovery through the organization “Refuge Recovery”. The recovery meeting info is “Bond Street Tattoo Refuge Recovery” meeting Wednesday nights 6pm EST. Everyone welcome who's interested in exploring a Buddhist approach to recovery from addiction. https://refugerecoverymeetings.org/meetings/refuge-recovery-bond-street-tattoo-st-catharines-on-wednesdays-online-6pm-est-3pm-pst Zoom meeting ID: 892 3942 7077 You can connect with Jo on instagram @jocoletteart How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Erin Herle is a BJJ black belt who started the #submitthestigma campaign after she lost her father Robin Herle to suicide. Erin started training jiu-jitsu in the summer of 2009 after being diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, and suffering bouts of depression. Today, Erin tours the world (not literally atm because, you know, the pandemic) teaching seminars loaded with humor and sprinkled with mental health advocacy. On this episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Georgia and Erin jam about the importance of mental health and how martial arts is an epic medium to improve mental health and help you overcome your trauma. Erin and Georgia discuss: How the stigma around mental health historically manifested for Erin What attributes of BJJ make it helpful for mental health and potentially life saving The not so obvious ways learning to fight is a form of self defense Learning to take up space Learning to regulate emotions What 'self care' really means and why most of the stuff on instagram is BS Hypothetically, what would a stigma-free BJJ class look like And loads more. This is a long episode, fair warning. It's a podcast so pause and take a break whenever you like but I highly recommend sticking with it because there's a lot of great nuggets of wisdom in here! Connect With Erin on IG: @erinherle @submitthestigma How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Georgia Verry - Things You Should Know About Interoception On this episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Georgia talks about what interoception is, and how it relates to PTSD. She goes into detail about why you should care about this as a topic as it relates to you as a martial arts coach, as a martial arts student, as a person who might have experienced trauma or as a person with friends and family that might have experienced trauma. What you will learn: What interoception means How it's useful to learn interoception for everybody Why Georgia suggests that interoception is such an important thing for everyone to be aware of for its capacity to help us use the body as an anchor for meditation How Georgia implements interoception at The Fight Back Project Join our Webinar by registering via THIS LINK. How To Get Involved: The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you to our sponsor: Safie. Safie is a violence prevention app that could save your life! https://apps.apple.com/au/app/safie/id1548410357 https://www.safie.com.au/ Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

**Trigger Warning*** This episode includes details of Minna's experience with domestic violence including the many ways she ways abused. Listeners may feel uncomfortable hearing what is described. Minna Kim is domestic violence survivor and an MMA, Muay Thai and jiu jitsu practitioner. She also has a masters degree in child and youth care counseling with a special interest in youth protection. In this episode of the Fight Back Podcast, Georgia gets a glimpse of Minna's story on her escape from domestic violence and how martial arts saved her from the 4 years of traumatic events. Tune in for an inspiring story of overcoming adversity and rebuilding herself to become the person that she is today. “I encourage you to do what is best for you and your children. The worst that you want is to have your children think that abuse is normal or that it's okay to treat people the way you are being treated.” - Minna Kim How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you to our sponsor: Safie. Safie is a violence prevention app that could save your life! https://apps.apple.com/au/app/safie/id1548410357 https://www.safie.com.au/ Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

How can we utilize mistakes as martial artists? As martial arts teachers? And also, teachers in the trauma-informed martial arts space? In this solo episode, Georgia gets on a deep analysis about making mistakes and how we can reframe making mistakes from a negative into a positive. And some of the therapeutic benefits to making mistakes in martial arts classes, as well as a growth mindset. What that means, and how we can apply it in our practice. What you will learn: How mistakes can help improve learning Distinguishing between learning and performance And much more! Resources Mentioned: Danielle Salber Episode Carol Dweck MindsetWorks Huberman Lab Podcast How To Get Involved : The Fight Back Podcast Facebook Apple Podcast Georgia on Instagram Thank you to our sponsor: Safie. Safie is a violence prevention app that could save your life! https://apps.apple.com/au/app/safie/id1548410357 https://www.safie.com.au/ Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Danielle Salber, Founder of Boxing Therapy. She lives in Israel, which is the home of Krav Maga, self-defense that's all about values and protecting oneself. In this episode, Georgia and Danielle jam together and talk about how self-defense not only could protect oneself but also can be empowered, and can help be their best self in whatever situation. Georgia and Danielle discuss: Danielle's journey as a martial-arts practitioner and building the Boxing Therapy Program and Ready For Anything An introduction to Ready For Anything and what it's all about, and why it's something to look forward to How Martial Arts impact Danielle's life to become the person she is today Connect with Danielle: Facebook Gmail Thank you to our sponsor: Safie. Safie is a violence prevention app that could save your life! https://apps.apple.com/au/app/safie/id1548410357 https://www.safie.com.au/ Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga