The Women Who Fight Podcast

Trigger Warning: This Episode contains a detailed experience of mental illness and could be triggering for some people.  Teanna Taylor is a blue belt under Stealth BJJ. She has been diagnosed with severe anxiety, depression and Psychogenic Psychosis, brought on by the stress of physical illness. Despite a very healthy lifestyle, she initially fell seriously unwell in 2017 after contracting a very...

Maisie Hill is a Menstrual Health Expert with over a decade of experience as a practitioner and Birth Doula. Maisie wrote the fabulous book ‘Period Power’ which seeks to educate women about their cycle, using the four seasons metaphor to explore how women can harness the power of their menstrual cycle by following its rhythm. This approach is a game changer as it transforms our relationship with o...

For this episode we were joined by Elaine Wynn, THE Jiu Jitsu Grandma. At 72 she has been training for 3 years and is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra Alabama, and a video of her competing recently went viral. Elaine is extraordinary with her openness to learn and try new things! We came away from this feeling energised and inspired.  Hosts: Shanti & Marina Elaine's Insta: https:...

Annelie Whitfield is a Naturopath, Herbalist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Naturopaths looks at the root of disease and imbalances and use herbal medicine and lifestyle to fix the imbalances.  Annelie works primarily with women and is deeply passionate about helping people achieve optimal health; working with an individual’s unique physiological and biochemical needs to understand the nuan...

Strongher is a women's only gym, an inclusive place that discards the stereotype of what gym's are and creates its own definition of the word. Where ALL women feel welcome and the game isn't about being bigger and better but about having a great experience and becoming strongher in the process. Incredibly supportive and inspiring we spoke to the founders Tig and Sam about their journey and about S...

Sally is a retired boxer, now coach and founder of Impact Sports Academy in Cairo in Egypt.  She trains both men and women, but has been focusing on bringing more women into the sport.  Whilst the government appears to be supportive of female boxers, it is not really acceptable for women to go down this path, the cultural expectations cutting down potential female boxing athletes before they reall...

Dr Jade Teta is a personal trainer and naturopath, specialising in integrative endocrinology, and works primarily with women. To find out what this actually means...have a listen!  This podcast is very interesting for general health and also for the athlete, as our wellness is an essential part of our training; without health, we couldn't train.  We also touch on menopause and how to  Dr Jade expl...

Domestic Violence has risen across the world this year as a consequence of COVID and the impact it has had on families and communities. Financial insecurity, restricted movement and the mental health crisis are some of the major issues that feed this problem.  We were keen to have this conversation and start understanding how, in countries like Russia, domestic violence is common and seen as somet...

For this episode we had the wonderful Nekoda Davis as our guest. As a professional Judo athlete Nekoda is a fascinating woman to speak to, competing at the highest level and gaining a place on Team GB for the 2016 Olympics, she has fought the best in the world and is now working towards the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Check out our other episodes and please subscribe, comment and share!  Follow us on ins...

We know women have a different physiology to men, we've heard that we need to adapt our training to suit us better, but what and how and when? What are the main points we need to know about?  Dr Clare Minahan is the lead academic of the Sports Physiology and Performance group at Griffith University, on the Gold Coast in Australia. She is an expert in the area of physiological considerations for th...

What's the point? Why bother? Let Emily explain... https://www.relentlessathleticsllc.com/ Check out our other episodes and please subscribe, comment and share!  Follow us on instagram @womenwhofight.co.uk and facebook / womenwhofight.co.uk Website www.womenwhofight.co.uk Hosts: Women Who Fight aka Shanti & Marina Sound Editor and Song Writer: Will Grant - instagram.com/willgrant_music

Promotions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu generally seem to undervalue female fighters, paying them less and providing them with less opportunity to showcase their technical brilliance and put on a good show. One loud argument is about the lack of women available for these fights, but this Californian based promotion is proving that this is far from the truth. https://www.subsontheshore.com/ Check out our...

What do I do if I get pregnant? How am I supposed to train safely and what is the best approach? Grace Anderson teaches us what it means to be pregnant and a fighter and all the fun that goes with it.  DISCLAIMER: Despite all the fabulous information provided in this episode, please do not take this as advise going forward, and consult the qualified physicians in your life. If you want to get in t...

Melike Agansoy is Istanbul's first female black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and we wanted to talk to her about the situation in Turkey. Find out what her experience is and what steps she's taking to make a difference. All the information about the charities mentioned can be found following this link: https://www.kqed.org/arts/13884151/5-ways-to-support-womens-rights-campaigns-in-turkey  Please che...

Caution: this podcast contains swearing. Our first episode. Who are we and what on earth and we trying to do with a podcast... Please check out our other episodes and subscribe, comment and share!  Follow us on instagram.com/womenwhofight.co.uk and facebook.com/womenwhofight.co.uk Website www.womenwhofight.co.uk Hosts: Women Who Fight aka Shanti & Marina Sound Editor and Jingle Maker: Will Grant -...