Secrets Beyond the Mat

By mid-January, most people aren’t failing their goals, they’re quietly wondering what went wrong. In this episode of Secrets Beyond the Mat , Felicia Finn offers a grounded, compassionate reset for anyone feeling discouraged, behind, or stuck early in the year. This isn’t about forcing discipline or pushing harder. It’s about understanding why habits fall apart when life gets heavy and what actua...

What if the hardest moments in your life weren’t obstacles, but opportunities to train a stronger perspective? In this episode, Felicia explores the art of reframing, the skill of consciously shifting how you interpret challenges, responsibilities, and setbacks so they work for you instead of against you. Drawing from martial arts, neuroscience, personal recovery, and life experience, this episode...

Transitions are uncomfortable, not because you’re failing, but because you’re shifting. In this episode of Secrets Beyond the Mat , Felicia Finn explores the power of micro adjustments , the small, intentional shifts that help you stay balanced, grounded, and moving forward during life’s in-between seasons. Drawing from decades of martial arts training, coaching, and lived experience, Felicia shar...

Your most powerful recovery tool is free, limitless, and already inside you … your breath. In this episode, Felicia Finn shares how breathwork transformed her energy, discipline, and healing. She tells the story of discovering breathing through hot yoga and Wim Hof — the surprising moment intentional breath fueled her from sluggish and exhausted to cleaning her entire home in one day. That led her...

What if the real breakthrough you’re waiting for isn’t about motivation… but discipline? In this episode, Felicia pulls back the curtain on the quiet, unglamorous , life-changing force behind her success as a martial artist, coach, mother, and woman of faith: self-discipline. From long solo drives to train with her Sensei, to competing without a team, to rebuilding strength and identity through fa...

Have you ever had one of those moments where life just stops you in your tracks? Mine came sitting in a doctor’s office, unable to open my jaw because of TMJ, when the nurse asked me, “What’s your quality of life?” And honestly… that question broke me. Because the truth was, I wasn’t really living anymore. I was surviving. I had gone from fighting full-contact and hiking mountains to struggling ju...

Welcome to “Secrets Beyond the Mat" podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of individuals like Shelia Curtis and Jon Huffman, members of the up-and-coming band Rock 'n' Roll Revival. Join your host, Felicia Finn, Martial Artist, Coach, and adventure seeker as we explore the intersection of passion, ambition, and everyday life. In this episode, we unravel the secrets to pursuing your dreams...

What’s your banana?! In this podcast, we’re not just talking about how to catch a monkey. It’s the art of “catch and release” What do I mean by this? It’s about discerning what to hold onto and what to let go of as we navigate the ever-changing landscapes of our lives. Have you ever felt stuck, or not been able to move forward, overthinking a problem? Do you ever find yourself reliving old hurts,...

They called me a dreamer in school, maybe because I thought the word 'impossible' said 'I'm possible,' thanks to Audrey Hepburn. Risk takers, on the other hand, aren't just dreamers; they are doers. Work hard, train hard, and put action to your dreams." Today, I’m not just a dreamer, but a testament to the power of taking risks and turning dreams into reality. I was always a visionary, and a risk...

In today's session, we're diving deep into the core elements that fuel personal growth, self-defense, and an unyielding pursuit of success. It all begins with building the foundation of confidence. Confidence isn't just about how you carry yourself on the mat or in the gym; it's a beacon that illuminates your path in every aspect of life.