In this seasons' last episode we learn about Jen Moore and her experiences with toxicity / violence in martial arts. Recognising violence and toxicity are no easy feats as toxic systems pervade your systems of self and self worth.

We talk about:
- how to recognise you are in a violent martial arts environment
- how systems of violence work
- how such systems take advantage of already existing systems of violence
- why it may take a few times before you finally cut ties for good
- how it impacted Jen's life moving forward

Jennifer Moore (The Well Of Sound/DJ Freequeensee) is a multi-disciplinary artist born and raised in the Northwest (Seattle, Washington).

I sense no difference between art and existence. In this way I am an artist, as I believe we all are. I create as a practice of freedom. I translate life into sound, image and movement, to affect and accept its direction, path, and quality. In pursuit of inner vision and my own feeling tone of love, I work daily to allow creation and possibility to flow through me. I find sway and fluidity in the interplay between medium, with a focus in music composition, production, and sonic meditation.

The Well Of Sound is a sonic meditation practice, in which I offer group and individual sessions aimed at calming the nervous system while gently guiding it into the present moment. With the use of sound, music, vibration and reiki, we are reclaiming our bodies, minds and spirits one note at a time.

I practice liberation through process, and believe sharing to be an integral part of growth and healing. Love as modality is necessary. Love is all there is, so long as we have the courage to give and receive.

Get in touch with Jen through:
- Jennifer Moore Homepage
- The Well of Sound
- Sound Cloud
- Instagram

See you all back in September with season 2!

In this episode I am joined with Emily J. Mick. Emily is a BJJ purple belt, M.ed, LPC and owner and lead counselor of Upstream Counseling Services LLC in Norman, Oklahoma. Emily has worked significantly with understanding and navigating narcissists and people with narcissistic traits.

We will dive deep into understanding:
- why people with narcissistic traits tend to become cult leaders
- how cults operate
- what are flying monkeys and how do they operate?
- the power of pre-emptive stories
- how trauma-bonds are created and much more!

Disclaimer, in this episode we use our experiences to make that what Emily explains tangible and since our experiences involve mostly men with narcissistic traits, it is important to point out that women and any other gender can display narcissistic traits and act as cult leaders as well.

Want to get in touch with Emily? You find her in the following ways:
- Emily J. Mick on IG
- Upstream Counseling IG

Book recommendation:
- Psychopath Free, Jackson MacKenzie

Online article recommendation:
- Psychology Today, 9 ways why narcissists behave like cult leaders

In episode 12 (already 12!) I have the delight to speak with Felipe Cançado. Felipe is a BJJ black belt and current head coach of the Gracie Berlin Team. Apart from being a successful competitor himself, what makes Felipe stand out is his approach to creating and maintaining a healthy and inclusive gym culture. At the moment he has one of the biggest ladies teams in Germany!

We discuss:

- Felipe's martial arts journey
- How to create a safe and healthy learning environment
- Important skill sets that you need in order to get a thriving team
- How to build a strong ladies team
- and much more!

Felipe loves sharing, connecting and teaching seminars. Here you can get in touch with him:
- IG
- Gracie Berlin in Fenriz Gym