When you ask this guest who she is—without hesitation she says that she’s a mother who is learning martial arts— and both are one day at a time. This episode is a chance to meet Anya Turpin who is setting goals and meeting them head on. Funny story— she saw her facebook post and realized that she said she was going to learn boxing 10 years ago. Oh how she wishes she had responded at that time! Yet, this year during pandemic times she committed to be diligent in the sport and also to eat better, sleep better and stretch better.You’ll feel the emotion as she talks about what martial arts training is for her—the dual brain function of learning the steps and then allowing the creative to just flow achieves a balance. She steps out of her comfort zone to find a kind of growth that spills into every area of her life. At first Anya was an intimidated woman walking into a striking class—kind of like the dread and awkwardness of Jr. High PE class. Through the use of positively self-talks stating she will get better and will be successful—she does exactly that in her moves and positions. Sometimes when you verbalize self doubt, it then dissipates because it is normal to feel anxiety. On the subject of Jujitsu Anya says don’t wait…life isn’t perfect so push through and make yourself uncomfortable and eventually it won’t be uncomfortable. She says, “I feel stronger, braver and more aware.” Little things create the feel of empowerment at work or home for Anya.She watches her son do a lot of the moves and they come easy for him, but together they encourage and are cheerleaders for one another. Wanting to be the mom who motivates, she empowers his belief that he can do anything and he in turn looks at his mom and thinks she can do anything too. To her peers outside the gym, Anya is an advocate for martial arts because it is what other sports offer but encompasses more that may even save your life.We talk about her son and life experiencing sickness that punches every part of daily life. The ins and outs of navigating a sickness that no one can see— though kids are resilient and Anya sees where she’s had tremendous growth through the process of helping her son navigate. You’ll want to tune in to see how this mother, wife, professional and martial arts woman takes charge of who she wants to present to the world. Tune in!The song “STOMP” is used by permission of the artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff
Music "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff
