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

In this week's episode Rob from McDojo Life shares with us his view on outdated industry norms in martial arts. Unbeknownst to me, he provides me with serious business advice and perspectives that may set YOU up for success as well!

We discuss:
- learn about the 5 objections and how to reverse them
- how crucial is a black belt in leading a successful business?
- is coaching and being skilled at your martial arts the same / and or enough?
- how to start and advertise a NEW class or course
- why, as a gym owner / coach, everything whether *good* or *bad* is your fault
- and much more :)

Want to connect with Rob and get access to his youtube platform? Check out the following links:
- McDojo Life IG
- Become a member here on McDojo Life's consulting channel

In this episode Antigona and Laurien dive deep into MS (multiple sclerosis), disability and how martial arts can be such an effective tool for building resilience and regulating yourself.

- Antigona's martial arts journey
- The scary announcement at 22 that she got diagnosed with MS
- How Antigona uses her own condition to empower others!

Do you wish to reach out to Antigona?

- Click here
- @antigona_sopi

Enjoy!

In this week's episode I am joined by Chris Round.

When it comes to top athletes and how to coach them, Chris will be able to tell you and teach you A LOT. That said, he didn't start there right off the bet. He started with athletes from all backgrounds and all kinds of (temporally or continues) limitations. Chris shares what he learned from those encounters and how it serves top athletes and any coach in general.

About Chris Round:

Chris is the Judo Program Director for High Noon BJJ & Fitness in Alexandria Virginia. A black belt under 2x Olympic Coach Jimmy Pedro, he underwent several years of instructor training before branching out to lead several programs. After teaching at Pedro’s Judo Center, he went onto apprentice under Dr. Rhadi Ferguson and developed scouting reports for members of the 2016 US Olympic Team and 2019 US World Team.

He has worked with elite judo, Brazilian jiujitsu, and mixed martial arts athletes. These athletes include Nick Delpopolo, Ryan Hall, and Thanh Le. He holds the ranks of Yodan in judo and brown belt in BJJ (under Dr. Ferguson) and is certified as a continental-level coach for the United States.

How to connect to Chris:

- @chris__circle

- Read scouting article here.

In this week’s episode Pharrell and Laurien dive into the topic of transgender, social norms, change and how to become an inclusive martial arts school.

What we don't focus on is the debate whether trans men or trans women should compete against biological men/women. Instead our discussion focuses much more on how to facilitate a changing society (whether people understand or like that or not).

Want to get in touch with Pharrell?

- @pharrell_shaymar
- @the_pad_technician

Pharrell is an accomplished speaker LGBTQIA+ Advocate and community leader. Pharrell uses the prism of boxing and training to advance equality and improve both physical and mental health outcomes.

As a former professional boxing coach, he brings a unique perspective about the sport, motivating others about self reflection and using movement within the ring to step forward in life as appose to fighting.

Breaking down gender barriers, and the impacts on mental health, Pharrell uses his life experiences to inspire a view we all can resonate with.

Pharrell, biologically born a female, is now a proud trans man taking the challenges life gave him by sharing his story, to educate, motivate and empower everyone to show we are all unique individuals with a purpose that is beyond gender. known for his unique story, Pharrell will inspire you with the tools that he used to transition his life, literally.

This week’s episode Hollie and I dive deep into:

- Vagal Theory
- Co-Regulation
- Practical examples how to apply co-regulation on the mats
- Neurodivergent Students

Want to connect to Hollie?
- instituteforselfcrafting.com
- @hollie.bakerboljkovac
- @motion.ninja.academy