Podcast appearances and mentions of valerie worthington

Description: In today's meditative practice, join Dr. Valerie Worthington as she creates space for us to honor Hispanic Heritage Month through reflective quotes and poetry from notable Hispanic figures.Learn more at Saybrook.Edu

This week we're joined again by Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington!  In addition to being a black belt and OG in women's BJJ, Valerie holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and teaches coaching at Saybrook University.  In this episode, Valerie explains the importance of empathetic thinking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches and students alike.Follow Valerie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie/Email Valerie:worthingtonvalerie500@gmail.comResources discussed in this episode:Training Wheels, by Valerie Worthington:https://amzn.to/43O2cPsThe Platinum Rule, by Tony Alessandra:https://amzn.to/3CEgUgBCody Rhodes on "seeing race:"https://bit.ly/45Xc1wwMental models discussed in this episode:Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/The Golden Rulehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/Curse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge/Self-Competitionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Valerie Worthington, PhD is the author of Training Wheels: How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life. Valerie is one of the female pioneers of BJJ in America. Valerie is a faculty member in the department of Mind-Body Medicine in the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences at Saybrook University.Connect with Valerie Worthington, PhD:Amazon: Training WheelsFacebook: Valerie WorthingtonIG Valerie Worthington "Life is Built, Not Born."Joe Ciccarone

This week, Steve and Matt are rejoined by Dr. Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington. We have a thoughtful discussion on the ego, how it can hinder us, how it can help us, and whether "killing" the ego is a good idea.Mental models discussed in this episode:Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Kaizenhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Defensive Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Emotional Contagionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

This week, Steve and Matt are joined by one of Steve's personal Jiu-Jitsu heroes, Dr. Valerie “Valhalla” Worthington! Dr. Worthington shares her expertise in coaching, both on and off the mats. We have a great discussion on the ethics of being a coach, getting more women into Jiu-Jitsu, and celebrating our differences.Mental models discussed in this episode:Do What Workshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/do-what-works/Extreme Ownershiphttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Train With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/The Map Is Not the Territoryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/the-map-is-not-the-territory/Incremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/Beginner's Mindhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Respect People, Not Positionshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain. Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content. We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models. Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis. Link here:https://patreon.com/bjjmentalmodels/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our mailing list:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/join/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Let them know you're an educated grappler with our merch:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/store/Get the latest BJJ Mental Models updates from Facebook:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Season 2, Episode 46: Dr Valerie Worthington leads us with words invoking the experience of rest to create space for a moment of rest and restoration.

On this episode, we talk with a Leader in Jiu-Jitsu - 3rd Degree Black Belt Valerie Worthington. We talk about the following:How she got started in Jiu-JitsuHer trip across the countryHer bookHer plans for the futureNot only is she a killer on the mats and a wealth of knowledge, she is also one of the nicest people we have talked to on the podcast, and look forward to having her back again and again.Check out her book: Training Wheels: How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life (Amazon)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nodropinfee)

Season 2, Episode 32: Dr. Valerie Worthington guides us through a meditation that invites us to find positions and paces hat are most comfortable to us individually to find inner stillness.

Description: In this meditation, Dr. Valerie Worthington calls upon thinkers old and new to explore what it means to do and be enough, for ourselves and for the world. As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description:  Even in the calmest times, it can be challenging to find patience when we need it the most. In this meditation, Dr. Valerie Worthington invites you to explore the sources and sensations of patience as you experience them so they are more available to you in the future.As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020! Dr. Valerie Worthington facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation. As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest. For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment beginning today, March 23, 2020 through March 27, 2020 beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Worthington begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed. Please excuse some of the entrance bells to the virtual session. We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest. For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

(This episode is brought to you by Stitcher Premium. Go to www.stitcherpremium.com/premium and use Promo Code “BlackBelts” to receive 1 free month of premium services for ad free and exclusive audio content)On today’s episode I sit down with BJJ Black Belt Instructor, published author, PHD College Professor and Certified Life Coach, Valerie Worthington. Valerie discusses her life growing up with two therapists as parents. Having to move to Germany as a teenager with her family and how that brought them all closer together. Then returning to the states she then tells us about going to college for psychology but felt that something was missing in her life. An athletic person already her life journey took her next to her first Brazilian Jiujitsu class in the late 90’s.She discusses overcoming the awkwardness, fear and anxiety that came with training and then competition. How facing adversity and fear head on allowed her to grow the most as a person. She discusses her passion in helping and empowering others. We cover a variety of topics and great insight that Valerie has to offer from her life experiences. I know that her story and words will be something that many can connect with and find inspiration in. I hope you enjoy today’s interview. Find more about Valerie and find links to her articles, books and more at her website:https://valerieworthington.com/Follow her on Social Media:Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/valerieworthingtonphd/Instagram:https://instagram.com/worthingtonvalerie?igshid=1icl4vmyykozyTwitter:http://twitter.com/worthingtonWatch this interview on our Life's Black Belts YouTube Channel : Listen to Life's Black Belts Podcast on....iTunes - Spotify - Stitcher - TuneIn - iHeart RadioEmail: lifesblackbelts@gmail.comFollow us on Social Media:Facebook - Instagram - TwitterThe Karate Dojo MMA & BJJ (Jackson, NJ)http://www.tkdojo.com (732) 367-3656 - masteralders@tkdojo.com

On this radio program Pamela D. Wilson, caregiving expert, talks about Caring for Aging Parents: A Checklist for caregivers and interviews special guest Dr. Valerie Worthington about the benefits of physical activity especially as we age.

Valerie Worthington is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt and Author of "Training Wheels: How a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life". Check her out at valerieworthington.com

In this episode Michelle and Nadya have the pleasure of remotely sitting down with Valerie Worthington. Valerie is a 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt, board certified life coach with a PhD in Educational Psychology and is currently working on her Master's degree in mental health counseling. Valerie credits Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with allowing her to take the plunge towards living her best life and preserving her mental health. She talks us through the scary process of being honest with yourself and how to not fade when faced with self doubt and other self-prescribed uncertainties. She is a huge proponent of making choices that make /you/ happy as well as a big believer in always being your most honest and sincere self. Valerie on social media: INSTA: @worthingtonvalerie WEBSITE: www.valerieworthington.com Ice Flow Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200088 Find out more at https://the-cage-free-chicks-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Spencer talks to Valerie Worthington was a researcher and is now a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and author of "Training Wheels: How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life". She made a drastic choice to change her career in order to be more fulfilled by her work. You can find out more about her at valerieworthington.com.

Subscribe | Transcript (Edited) | Download | Stream | Support In this interview from 2014, I speak with Dr Valerie Worthington. Among the many strings to her bow, Val helps run Groundswell Grappling Concepts, writes for Breaking Muscle and teaches at Princeton BJJ. She also has a book out, ‘Training Wheels‘, a BJJ travelogue that takes … Continue reading Episode Three of the Artemis BJJ Podcast: Val Worthington → The post Episode Three of the Artemis BJJ Podcast: Val Worthington appeared first on Artemis BJJ | Bristol Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Valerie Worthington, author or "Training Wheels: How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jumpstarted My Search For a Fulfilling Life" joins us to talk about her trip around the country in 2006, winning the worlds at purple belt, what makes a satisfying life and much more! Plus, Trevor calls in to talk about his student Adli Edwards' 145 pound title win at Iron Fights in Ohio last night.

The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and RSS link for Andriod Valerie Worthington is a BJJ black belt and writer for Breaking Muscle, and we are excited to share what Valerie has to say in this interview. We talk about: Her start in BJJ The book she is working on Traveling vs staying home What to expect when you start BJJ What to expect when you compete for the first time Her first experiences competing Training advice for competition Her style of BJJ Making changes to your game Dealing with frustrations on the mat How she trains with people that she does not know Her process for writing an article Advice for instructors Links: Groundswell grappling concepts Inverted gear Q5 supplements Valerie Worthington's Facebook page Valerie Worthington's profile on Breaking Muscle Quote of the week: "Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan." John F. Kennedy Article of the week: Don’t Build Your BJJ Game on White Belt- grapplearts.com We also give an award for review of the year for 2015, and Gary talks about his future audio book called "Double Monkey Punch- Fighting Twins" Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast

Kevin is headed to LA, hear how Raf found out. Valerie Worthington is the guest this week, she wrote a book entitled "How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life." She's amazing, the book is remarkable, and you should buy it and listen to this podcast. Listen in, we love you.

Thank you to everyone who has ever listened. Karyn Bryant is the best and tells some really great inside MMA stories. We surprise young Jason Hayden with his brother and best training partner Josh Hayden. Then the following awesome people call to say ... something: Smile ‘N Sam Alvey, Eric Jackman @NewYorkRic, T.P. Grant, Nicolas Gregoriades, Marshal Carper, Matt Freeman, Jesse Saxon, Paul Moran, Jon Thomas, Josh Palmer, Cody Bollinger, Valerie Worthington, Vernon Kirk, Amechi Akpom, Gabriel Arges, Kiyoshi, and our friend who started jiu-jitsu. Listen in, this podcast is a blast.