Rise to Thrive Podcast

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 existin...

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 cult...

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...

In this week's episode Rob from McDojo Life shares with us his view on outdated industry norms in martial arts.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 skille...

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 - @antig...

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 an...

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). Wa...

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

Today's episode Sophie and Laurien talk about: - Philosophy, and why it should become more accessible to the general public. - The benefits and problems with academic studies in Psychology and History / Archaeology - What is Resilience? - How does Resilience show up in martial arts and daily life? - How can we tap into our Resilience and how can that look like? How to connect and work with Sophie:...

*** Listener discretion advised as in todays' episode vivid descriptions of eating disorders are discussed *** In the 5th episode with no other than Nattie Boss we dive deep into: - Nattie's Why in martial arts and life - Nattie's martial arts journey - Her lived experience with disordered eating and eating disorder - Grappling with Shame - Tips for Coaches and Training Partners to spot possible d...

In today's episode, Anke and Laurien are exploring the contested topic of self-defense. - What is self-defense? - What are the possibilities and boundaries? - What can you as a self defense instructor guarantee and what not? - How do you make your students feel comfortable and safe? To get in touch with Anke you can contact her through: - @wsd_ankefischer - womensselfdefense@protonmail.com  I...

In today's episode Georgia and Laurien discuss: - Georgia's martial arts journey starting at age 12 - Fighting vs Competing - Georgia's WHY in regards to Trauma Informed Coaching --> People Centred Martial Arts - Talk therapy & Somatic work - Co-regulation on the martial arts mats - Conscious Combat Club (forthcoming!) Are you Melbourne based and wish to train directly with Georgia or you w...

*** This Episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing, including references to sexual assault and panic attacks. Listener discretion is advised *** During this episode Emma and Laurien cover: - how the blog 'Under the Ropes' came to be and in which direction it is heading - Identifying toxic gym cultures / behaviours - grooming - Strategies to check whether you are in a heal...

*** This Episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing, including references to sexual assault and panic attacks. Listener discretion is advised *** During this first episode Stephanie and Laurien cover: - how a BJJ Blue Belt becomes a Full Time Instructor - Stephanie's WHY to becoming Trauma Informed Coach - From Karate to Muay Thai to BJJ - Panic Attacks and getting back on...