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The Gale Hill Radio HourMusic Greats We Lost in 2023 with Sheldon Zoldan, Part 1Sheldon Zoldan is the creator of the Song of the Day project, daily music-related stories and yearly tributes to musical titans who passed away. In this episode, we present the first 20 of music greats who left us in 2023, beginning with Jeff Beck. Most of the links go to YouTube videos, while the others take you to some of Sheldon's once-a-week posts on the website of WGCU, the NPR station in southwest Florida where he lives. Here is a list of the tributes and featured songs in this episode. They're in chronological order according to the d...
2024-01-1048 min
The Yule Log From HellThe Yule Log From Hell 2023 - Episode 5 - Headstone Not For SaleThis week we pay tribute to those we have lost over the past year. We have dispensed with our usual show format in order to bring your this special episode in memorium.
1) (Christmas Ain’t Christmas) Without the Ones You Love – O’Jays – Tom Bell (TSOP Arranger) 1943-2022
2) Insomnia Last Christmas - Faithless & Calippo Vs Wham – Maxi Jazz (DJ) 1957-2022
3) Merry Christmas Baby – Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson 1939-2022
4) Snow Falls Softly at Night – Mackfive - Mack Goldsbury (Sax) 1946-2022
5) Jesus Christ Was An Only Child – Modest Mouse - Jeremiah Green (dru...
2023-12-224h 57
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: The Four Elements and Self Defense with Alice AlexandrescuÂAlice Alexandrescu is an options facilitator who helps people identify and protect their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical boundaries. Currently, she is mentoring under Tony Blauer in his SPEAR System Elite Masterclass. She is an Army veteran, holds a Master of Fine Arts in Behavioral Aesthetics and is a qualified mental health associate skills trainer. In 2020, Alice was awarded third place in the National Veterans' Art Festival for her piece entitled, "888 Paper Cranes", which she gradually completed while hospitalized for PTSD. Saying, "during my treatment, crushing waves of emotions, thought, and sensation were delicately folded into each crane". Alice's...
2021-10-251h 36
Born to Be a BadassFIERCE AND FEMALE - BEHAVIORAL CUESMelissa Soalt is a women's self-defense pioneer, a black belt hall of fame recipient, former trauma psychotherapist, and the creator of Fierce & Female Self Defense. She is a forerunner in full-force padded assailant scenario training, her approach is both practical and transformational. She has taught thousands of women how to safeguard their boundaries, protect themselves from danger and resist attack while reconnecting women with deep-seated, primal and emotional powers to live safer, bolder, and fuller lives and to reverse female fear. Melissa is an outspoken advocate for self-defense as physical feminism, she has been featured in national and international...
2021-10-221h 24
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Recognizing Safety Nets with Raven ScottRaven Scott is a survivor of an abusing relationship with a narcissist, she's gone from being a people pleaser to a kick-ass author, podcaster, and mentor and she's a certified meditation teacher and a Destiny Coach. She teaches women how to shed negative patterns one step at a time, to find their power and potential through healing so that they can kick ass in their own life. Raven has a terrific podcast called "Unlock Your Destiny" and she recently published a book that's a memoir combined with an empath's healing guide, that book is called "Empath and The Narcissist...
2021-10-181h 25
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Practicing Situational Awareness with M.E. HealdM.E. Heald graduated 2006 with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and in 2010 with a masters in Criminal Justice specific to gangs and youth offenders. She has worked all over the place, including food service, sales, a few years as a promotional and advertising model, a year as a Miller Light Gal, she has also been an advocate at a sexual assault center and has spent the last 7 years as a corrections officer, the last 9 as a case manager. She trains new staff in self-defense, control tactics, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, scenario-based trainings, conflict management, negotiations and...
2021-10-111h 23
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: The Process of Healing Trauma with Wendy KeirWendy Keir has spent her whole life recovering from the traumatic aftereffects of being institutionalized in the United Kingdom's care system. She believes that healing from emotional and traumatic scars is an inside out job. The path to successful ongoing recovery and to breaking the cycle starts with your relationship with yourself and others, how you perceive the world around you and changing your inner world. In this episode, Wendy and I discuss: What is trauma and denial? Recognizing how trauma affects your life Processing your trauma and rebuilding back your self-esteem Finding your...
2021-10-041h 12
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Real-world self-defense with Meredith GoldAbout Meredith Gold: She is a scenario-based, full force, self defense instructor. She's been teaching Adrenal Stress Scenario Training, also known as ASST to adults and teens since 1992 and started her empowerment-based assertive communication and self-defense program RAW Power: Real World Self-Defense in 2000. Meredith's primary focus has always been teaching self-defense and verbal empowerment skills to previously untrained women and teens but her focus has expanded to other high risk targeted communities including LGBTQ and AAPI. She has also been instrumental in bringing awareness to this training method to the martial arts community. She and her husband/training partner...
2021-09-201h 56
Born to Be a BadassFIERCE AND FEMALE - RAPE DEFENSEMelissa Soalt is a women's self-defense pioneer, a black belt hall of fame recipient, former trauma psychotherapist, and the creator of Fierce & Female Self Defense. She is a forerunner in full-force padded assailant scenario training, her approach is both practical and transformational. She has taught thousands of women how to safeguard their boundaries, protect themselves from danger and resist attack while reconnecting women with deep-seated, primal and emotional powers to live safer, bolder, and fuller lives and to reverse female fear. Melissa is an outspoken advocate for self-defense as physical feminism, she has been featured in national and international...
2021-09-171h 51
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Advocating for Yourself with Alice AlexandrescuAlice Alexandrescu is an options facilitator who helps people identify and protect their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical boundaries. Currently, she is mentoring under Tony Blauer in his SPEAR System Elite Masterclass. She is an army veteran, holds a master of fine arts in behavioral aesthetics and is a qualified mental health associate skills trainer. In 2020, Alice was awarded third place in the National Veterans' Art Festival for her piece entitled, "888 Paper Cranes", which she gradually completed while hospitalized for PTSD. Saying, "during my treatment, crushing waves of emotions, thought, and sensation were delicately folded into each crane". Alice's w...
2021-09-131h 17
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Setting Strong Boundaries With Randy KingRandy is an education-based self-defense coach with over 15 years of experience who has taught thousands of people all over the world to better understand conflict management and violence prevention. In his quest to help people better understand conflict and violence, he has had the privilege to work with a truly diverse group of people including communities such as the first nations in Canada, Women's Shelters as well as professional organizations like law enforcement and private corporations. He also has an absolutely amazing podcast channel called Randy King Live. In this episode, Randy and I discuss:
2021-09-061h 25
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Becoming A Diamond with Aisya CarrollAisya Carroll is a certified life-coach, author, mentor, advocate for childhood trauma, a consultant and the CEO of Survivor Not By Chance LLC., whose mission is to help people cope with traumatic experiences by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms. Aisya has clients from across the globe with various backgrounds and experiences. She has mentored teenagers and young adults for over 15 years and is an advocate for children and adults affected by childhood trauma and domestic violence. Aisya volunteers to educate the community about racial injustice and systemic oppression in minority communities. She uses her own experiences with childhood trauma...
2021-08-301h 09
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Embracing Reality with Kinko HamiltonKinko Hamilton has a mission to heal the world. While she was taking a break from her holistic healing practice due to pregnancy or the delivery of her second son, she started learning martial arts thinking that she's learning self-defense. After several serious injuries, she started redefining what self-defense is and now she teaches Tony Blauer's SPEAR System as an official affiliate trainer. Kinko has also studied DTS which is Dacascos Tactical System, kyusho jitsu which is pressure-point self defense, and trauma-informed self-defense. She created and hosted the Women's Self-Defense Summit in 2020 and will continue to host it every...
2021-08-231h 46
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Violence, Trauma and Healing with Pamela ArmitageParmila Armitage is the Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of Studyviolence.com, an online resource with free online courses on violence prevention and defense. She is a violence prevention and defense teacher, certified trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a trauma-sensitive educator. She has created a Train The Trainer Program which educates self-defense and martial arts teachers how to conduct their classes in a trauma-informed and sensitive ways to better reach and empower her students. She has been working with survivors of abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse disorder since 2016. In this episode, Pamela and...
2021-08-161h 33
Born to Be a BadassFIERCE AND FEMALE - WOMEN AND VIOLENCE with Melissa SoaltMelissa Soalt is a truly badass pioneer in the world of women's self defense, the creator of Fierce and Female Self Defense, and my partner in this special series of Fierce and Female Fridays. In this episode, Melissa and I discuss: Reconciling Buddha Nature and Killer Instinct. Acknowledging the violent potential as part of your personal identity. Women Warriors and Deadly Dames - looking into the history of women and violence Violence as a last resort when diplomacy fails Key Takeaways: In a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for...
2021-08-131h 06
Born to Be a BadassMyths about Self-DefenseIn this episode, I discuss: The many different meanings of "self-defense" and what it actually is False beliefs on attracting violence, and the feeling of being too weak to protect yourself. Learning how to navigate through fear and other limiting beliefs - the cycle of behavior The truth about violence and how not all of it is bad Relying on tools and weapons to protect yourself and other self-defense myths Key Takeaways: Self-defense is the act of choosing safety when danger is imminent. You don't have to wait to be struck, when you see im...
2021-08-091h 07
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Staying safe online with Charlotte JolicoeurCharlotte is a Communications Consultant for Technology and Cybersecurity Companies that make today's enterprises and governments safer. In her off hours, she is passionate about personal privacy and cybersecurity. She has degrees in Communications and Criminal Justice with a focus on cybercrime and cybersecurity. She was born and raised in Silicon Valley, earned a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do at age 10, and was a competitive amateur ballroom dancer for several years. In this episode, Charlotte Jolicoeur and I discuss: Cybercrime and online harassment How to stay safe online The best way to manage...
2021-08-021h 12
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Martial Arts and Self-Protection with Mary StevensMary Stevens is a third degree black belt and martial arts instructor with 18 years experience with Karate, weapons and Jujitsu. She holds a master's degree from Oxford University and a post-graduate certificate in education. She runs her own Martial Arts School called the Athena School of Karate, has written a series of children's books and works with an international charity called Fair Fight which empowers young girls in developing countries, using Karate as a tool to develop confidence and self-determination. Mary is passionate about martial arts as a tool for confidence building and is a strong advocate for personal...
2021-07-261h 33
Born to Be a BadassFIERCE AND FEMALE FRIDAY - BOUNDARIESIn this episode, we discuss: The most important technique for being safe, our first line of defense What happens in the absence of boundaries Setting firm boundaries Defending yourself when somebody crosses your boundaries and knowing when your boundaries are violated Key Takeaways: Set and defend firm boundaries, it will prevent attacks. Setting boundaries is our right. Our ability to set them is what makes us far less vulnerable to intrusion, manipulation, or attacks. Predators and abusers see the absence of boundaries as a power vacuum - weak boundaries is what they look for. If...
2021-07-2355 min
Born to Be a BadassSOLO: Street Harassment with Cynthia Jolicoeur RoodIn this episode, I discuss: Common examples of and statistics on street harassment How street harassment can affect targets What you can do about street harassment if you're a target A larger perspective on street harassment, more solutions for protecting yourself from predators and reasons behind predatory behavior Key Takeaways: It's not productive to engage harassers. Your number one goal is being safe, not teaching an asshole a lesson. Most harassers are generally harmless, but some are actually predators - listen to your intuition, pay attention to what your primal survival system is telling you...
2021-07-1919 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Forging A Path To Freedom with Mytrae MelianaÂMytrae Meliana is a Women's Empowerment and Spiritual Teacher, a Holistic Psychotherapist, Trauma Expert, speaker and author. She leads workshops and programs for women that empower them to heal from trauma, liberate themselves from patriarchy, and connect with the divine feminine so that they can live true, bold, inspired lives. Mytrae is also the founder of Temple of Sound Healing, which teaches Sound Healing to Health and Wellness Practitioners and Social Justice Community Leaders. An immigrant from India, Mytrae shares her story of healing, empowerment, and awakening in her memoir: "Brown Skin Girl: An Indian-American Woman's Magical Journey From...
2021-07-121h 06
Successful(ish)Let's Talk About Season 4We are wrapping up FOUR seasons of Successful(ish). Are you having as much fun as we are? On this episode, Sarah recaps all of our season 4 conversations, including: Color and Closets with Shirley Zaccheo; Insurance with Tanya Ballestrini; Entrepreneurship and the American Dream with Ralph Küpper; Difficult Conversations vs Difficult People with Debra Woog; The Art of Relationships with Dr. Kelly Campbell; Real Estate Investing with Veronica Lutzen; The Top 5 Excuses We Make That Keep Us From Being Successful {Host Episode}; How To Give Gifts To Someone Grieving With Heidi and Michael Jakoby; How To Preserve and D...
2021-07-0541 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Recapturing joy with Cindy VillanuevaCindy Villanueva is a memoirist and an inspirational writer with a passion for helping women achieve lives of strength and joy. She's the author of a terrific book called "Don't Fight Mad: A Black Belt's Quest To Recapture Joy" and she is the co-author of "Finding Our Wings: Seven Entrepreneurs on Reclaiming Hope and Power". Cindy is a seventh degree black-belt master instructor and the owner of Ernie Reyes' World Martial Arts. Her love of teaching led her to be an adjunct professor at Concordia University of Texas where she teaches undergraduate marketing and graduate marketing management and leadership...
2021-07-051h 07
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Seizing the Power Within with Melissa SoaltÂMelissa Soalt is a women's self-defense pioneer, a Black Belt Hall of Fame recipient, former trauma psychotherapist, and the creator of Fierce & Female Self Defense. She is a forerunner in full-force padded assailant scenario training, her approach is both practical and transformational. She has taught thousands of women how to safeguard their boundaries, protect themselves from danger and resist attack while reconnecting women with deep-seated, primal and emotional powers to live safer, bolder, and fuller lives and to reverse female fear. Melissa is an outspoken advocate for self-defense as physical feminism, she has been featured in national and international...
2021-06-281h 33Successful(ish)Let's Talk About Self Defense With Cynthia Jolicouer Rood (part 1)Did you know that most attacks come from people the victim knew? We all need to learn self-defense, but what if we don't have time or money to pursue martial arts? Cynthia. Jolicoeur Rood teaches self defense through using what we already have available to us. On this episode, we talk about how to avoid ever having a fight to begin with. What signs should we look for? How can we trust our gut? How can we become more comfortable being 'the bad guy'?
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2021-06-211h 02
Expand Your Fempire with Caterina RandoPersonal Defense for Businesswomen with Cynthia Jolicoeur RoodDo you know what to do if you find yourself in an unsafe situation? In this episode, Caterina is joined by personal power and courage coach, Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood, who shares her super tips and insight to help women step into their power. Listen to this episode to help you feel more aware, more prepared, and more confident in your daily life.
2021-01-2832 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Healing From Trauma with Alba SotoÂAlba is an extraordinary woman. She has survived childhood sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence, and now supports other women who have experienced trauma or abuse. She is courageous and open and willing to talk about subjects and experiences that are often kept hidden. Hearing her share about her journey from trauma to healing is incredibly inspiring. In this episode, Alba and I discuss: Surviving molestation and rape. Facing traumatic triggers, memories, shame, guilt, and flashbacks. The over-sexualization and exploitation of children. Recognizing red flags or warnings. Key Takeaways: You don...
2020-09-211h 43
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Women and Safety with Sheena WilliamsÂSheena has been teaching 20 years, ten of which have been dedicated to self defense. With loads of hands on experience with violence and defending herself and others from violence her expertise is undeniable. Certified as an Instructor in Krav Maga, Striking and MMA, Firearms, Grappling and more, Sheena owner and Lead Instructor of Krav Maga Salem in Oregon where they also teach Muay Thai, Catch Wrestling, Knife Fighting, Kali and more. In this episode, Sheena Williams and I discuss: Utilizing martial arts to subdue combative people in a hospital facility. Learning to engage...
2020-09-141h 31
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Narcissism with Babita Spinelli �Babita Spinelli is a psychotherapist and certified coach who works with people who are experiencing significant life transitions and couples looking to improve or rebuild their relationships and survivors of trauma and abuse. One of her key areas of focus is on narcissism and how to deal with people who are narcissists. She received the 29 Teen New York psychotherapist award. She's also a lawyer, and she used to work on Wall Street. In this episode, Babita and I discuss: Setting boundaries so that you can recognize when people are taking s...
2020-09-071h 14
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Safety and Self-Defense in the Urban Environment with Beverly BakerÂBeverly Baker is an amazing badass woman who is a martial artist and self-defense coach. She is the founder of the Metropolitan Finishing School, which is not the place to go if you are looking to learn how to serve tea correctly, it is where you want to go if you want to learn how to keep yourself safe in urban environments. In this episode, Beverly Baker and I discuss: Distance management: where distance is your best friend.Avoidance, situational proximity, what's normal for the context of your situation. Circling around behind someone while...
2020-08-311h 23
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Insights into Domestic Violence – A Conversation With Danny BurdeÂDanny Burde is the founder of Iron Crew Athletics. He has bachelor's degrees in both psychology and kinesiology. He's a CrossFit level two coach, and was a head coach at NorCal CrossFit (akaNCfit) before he started Iron Crew Athletics. He's been immersed in fitness since he was 12 years old and has an immense passion for helping other people. Danny specializes in helping people find sustainable exercise and nutrition plans and his vision is a world where everyone stays in shape and eats healthy forever. A former police officer who used to respond to domestic violence calls, he's also waiting...
2020-08-241h 15
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: A Badass Out of History with Mila Johanson �Mila Johansson is a professional director, playwright, and writer. She's the author of 22 plays and musicals that circle the globe, along with two teaching manuals, 101 Theater games, and 50 scenes to go. Mila also teaches social media screenwriting, creative writing, herbology, and Public Speaking at a local Adult Education School. She has just published a book about her famous suffragette grandmother, Jesse Haver Butler, just in time for the hundredth anniversary of women getting the right to vote which is in August of 2020. The book is called From Cowgirl to Congress. Mila lives on her organic citrus ranch in Northern...
2020-08-171h 08
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Women and Firearms with Caren Heise �Karen Heise is an emergency preparedness coach and firearms instructor. She leads two shooting chapters of The Well-Armed Woman and has multiple instructor certifications. She and her husband have a business where they help individuals and families become better prepared for emergency situations, covering all aspects of emergency preparedness including firearms training and maintenance. In this episode, Caren and I discuss: Getting exposure to firearms, firearm education, and situational awareness levels. The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) a group of women who meet monthly and practice, learn and grow as shooters. All levels from newbies to...
2020-08-101h 31
Born to Be a BadassRoundtable: #500 Rising Training �#500 Rising is a movement that stands on the strong shoulders of the women who have come before us. Our first mission is to train female instructors in essential self-defense, and to support them as they reach out to their communities and networks to make a difference in the stubborn statistics of violence against women. It was founded by Tammy Yard McCracken. The first instructor training was recently held in Minneapolis, MN, and today's roundtable discussion features many of those who participated and who were certified as the first officially endorsed #500Rising instructors. Tammy Yard McKracken...
2020-08-031h 48
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Taking Action with Caterina Rando �Caterina Rando is a best selling author, sought after speaker, and an extraordinary women's business mentor who passionately serves women leaders on a mission. Her over 25 years of educating and empowering audiences and groups makes her truly masterful at providing a ton of value. She shows women how to be loud and proud about the value they bring in order to serve more people and make their businesses thrive. She's a published author with books including Learn to Think Differently which was released in more than 13 countries and multiple languages. A Women's Guide to Starting a Giving Circle, and...
2020-07-271h 13
Born to Be a BadassPlaying The "What If" GameIn this episode, Cynthia discusses: Playing the positive or negative "what if" game. The "what if" game as a useful tool in preparing for unknown and potential dangers. Mental Blueprints: Imagining scenarios and possible solutions to those scenarios Not dwelling on the negative "What ifs." Key Takeaways: Create a "mental blueprint" or programming for your brain that helps you to react more quickly and work through the fight, flight, or freeze modes. You freeze when you have no blueprint. Work through "What ifs" that you are most likely to encounter or deal...
2020-07-2020 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Horse-inspired Growth and Healing with Chris Nichols �Chris Nichols is the President and Executive Director of The Medicine Horse Project, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abused, abandoned, neglected, or displaced horses. She is certified in horse inspired growth healing and facilitates programs for veterans, women's empowerment, and at risk youth with her method of discovering resiliency through horsemanship. Chris also offers horsemanship workshops and clinics helping equestrians develop deeper connection and partnership with their horses. In this episode, Chris and I discuss: How humans and horses work together to learn and heal one another in a...
2020-07-131h 26
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Self Awareness with Jackie Coban �Jackie is a Triple Certified Coach in Enneagram, life coaching, and neuro linguistic programming. She lives in the greater New York City area and she works with individuals and companies to create sustainability and to reach goals through self awareness and emotional intelligence. Jackie helps people understand the who, what, and why they are at their core. She is the CEO and founder of Table for Nine Coaching and the host of Table for Nine Podcast. Jackie has also healed from her own experience with abuse and has worked with survivors of human trafficking. In...
2020-07-061h 16
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Mindset, Fear, and Telling Your Story with Emee Estacio �Dr. Emee Estacio is the author of the best selling Psychology in Your Life series of books and world renowned expert in community health and applied social psychology. In this episode, Emee and I discuss: The importance of mindset in setting goals, having grit, powering through and making your goals a reality. Managing our emotions and balancing our feelings. Dealing with imposter syndrome (feelings of self-doubt, incompetence, and hiding imperfections that make you feel like a fraud). Understanding that healing can begin when you acknowledge that you are human and that we all need...
2020-06-291h 22
Women of Impact with Andrea WoolfHow to be a Badass with Cynthia JolicoeurCynthia Jolicoeur is a speaker, coach and change agent dedicated to helping you discover the strength within you so you can live free from worry and fear and feel confident, capable and powerful.
2020-06-2631 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: "What makes us different is what makes us special" with Joell Dunlap �Joell is the founder of the Square Peg Foundation. She has been an equestrian since childhood and has participated in many different disciplines including racing, polo, hunting, jumping, 3 day eventing, and reining. She has worked professionally in many facets of the equestrian industry, special events, breaking and training of young horses in addition to teaching. She has taught hundreds of students to ride. She is a registered behavioral technician and she has always been passionate about changing the way people teach. She's an advocate for alternative education and has been published nationally in equestrian publications regarding a gentler and...
2020-06-221h 18
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Tapping Into Your Primal Badass with Katie Toliao HurdÂKatie Toliao Hurd is a member of Blauer Tactical Systems' Mobile Training Team, a first degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and the Program Manager of Krav Maga at Combat Sports Academy (CSA) in Dublin, CA. She held a spot on the 2009 U.S. National Muaythai team that competed at IFMA, the Muaythai World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. Katie is also a member of the Krav Maga Alliance Training Team, an MTAA Champion, a KMA Force Instructor, and was voted the Krav Maga Alliance 2017 'Instructor of the Year'. In this episode, Katie and I discuss:
2020-06-151h 36
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Find Your Voice, Find Your Power with Megan HamiltonÂMegan Hamilton is a public speaking coach for women with speaking anxiety. She's a classically trained actor and a professional musician and used her technical understanding and 25+ years of performance to create a public speaking system that works. In this episode, Megan and I discuss: The unique challenges Women face overcoming learned passive behavior that diminishes the impact of their valuable message. Navigating the battles to hold your boundaries, and discerning what's worth fighting for. The ways women physically hold themselves that diminish their voice, and some tips on how to stand tall and...
2020-06-081h 29
Born to Be a BadassThoughts On The Pandemic LockdownIn this episode I explore the impact of the pandemic lockdown using Tony Blauer's 3Ds of Self Defense: D1: Detect and Avoid D2: Defuse and De-escalate D3: Defend HIGHLIGHTS: Getting ambushed by COVID-19 – what we've been dealing with during the pandemic What can we do to weather this strange time and how we can prepare for a second wave Applying concepts of: What we can and can't control or influence Knowing our WHY and what it can cost us if we're not prepared Desirable And Less Desirable Possible vs Probable Int...
2020-06-0349 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Finding Strength in Healthy Vulnerability with Shawanda RandolphÂAn Author, Speaker, and Philanthropist, Shawanda R. Randolph has dedicated her life to helping people live out their God-given purpose. An Alumna of Wilmington University and Fuller Theological Seminary, Shawanda has authored such books as Fresh Manna: Journey To A New Beginning (2018), and is featured in the Best-Selling Book, 20 Beautiful Women, Vol 6 (2018) where she shares her story of overcoming adversity and learning to live "in purpose and on purpose." Her most recent book, Seeing God: Hope For A New Land (2019), explores the barriers we created and must overcome in order to live in community as God designed to create...
2020-05-251h 13
The Podcast GuyCynthia Jolicoeur Rood of Born to Be a BadassHey Podcast Messengers! Welcome to episode 27 of The PodQuest Show. I am your host Michael Neeley, and today I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, client, and fellow podcast host, Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood. Cynthia is a fourth-degree black belt and certified self-defense coach with more than twenty years’ experience, and the founder of the Born to Be a Badass Academy, where women around the world learn how to protect themselves mentally, emotionally and physically. She teaches women how to be safe in any situation. To do this, she takes what for many women is an...
2020-05-1931 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Unleashing Empowering Violence with Alice Atalanta �Dr. Alice Atalanta is an Ivy League graduate with a Ph.D. and three Master's Degrees. She is also a single mom of 2, USA Boxing athlete, sexual assault survivor, former All-American snowboarder, self-defense and combatives instructor, and sought-after commentator in the fight world on the topic of women's personal defense. Dr. Atalanta's life defies expectations, as she attacks the self-limiting beliefs that can hold women back and provides insight into the struggles and triumphs of being a female player on a male playing field. She devoted years of her life to serving the veteran's community and now specializes in...
2020-05-181h 31
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Situational Defense with Krav Maga Teacher Renée Rose �Partner, Owner and Co-Founder of Shaan Saar Krav Maga & Wellness, Reneé is a Wellness / Fitness Author, Certified Fitness Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist, Wellness Coach, Krav Maga Self Defense Instructor, elite-level competitive bikini athlete and published fitness model. She founded The Shaan Saar Foundation in 2018 to help provide personal safety and self defense education for every person regardless of their ability to pay Reneé specializes in teaching self defense for violent crime survivors, teen girls and LGBTQ+ In this episode, Renée and I discuss: The creation of Krav Maga for the...
2020-05-111h 25
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Protecting Yourself With information with Tracey KrootÂTracey Kroot is a licensed and insured California private investigator with 30 years of experience in investigations, more than 17 years as a sworn peace officer, and seven years with the Social Services Agency of Santa Clara County. She also has experience in the world of corporate investigations, where she has worked undercover. Tracey was recently selected as one of the Power Women of the Year by Small Business Concierge magazine. In this episode, Tracey and I discuss: The scope of services Tracey is able to provide as a private investigator, from background checks on potential...
2020-05-041h 09
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Enhancing Your Life With Self-Defense Practices with Amy Stewart CooperÂAmy Stewart Cooper, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, has trained on and off in the martial arts for 25 years. Those arts include Taekwondo, Chinese Kenpo, Kajukenbo (hard and soft style), Tai Chi, Aikido, Okinawan Kempo, Kobudo, and no-gi Jiu-Jitsu. Since graduating from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Amy has worked as a photographer, a receptionist at a veterinary hospital, a behavioral therapist, and an art teacher for developmentally disabled adults. She now owns a restaurant with her husband and a self-defense business with her sensei, and travels across...
2020-04-271h 20
The Podcast GuyAdam Lewis Walker of Awaken Your AlphaWelcome to episode 23 of The PodQuest Show. I am your host Michael Neeley, and today we’ve got more fun and insights lined up with my friend and fellow podcaster, Adam Lewis Walker. Adam is a Leadership and TEDx Speaker, 2 x Best-selling Author and Coach. He hosts the top-ranked podcast Awaken Your Alpha, interviewing the world’s elite minds in over 390 episodes since early 2014. Adam helps aspiring TEDx Speakers to achieve their own talk through his TalkXcelerator Program and supporting TalkXcelerator Podcast. A former teacher and international pole-vaulter, in 2008 Adam was attempting to reach the Olym...
2020-04-2134 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Cultivating Kickass Female Role Models In Martial Arts with Natasha Gunther �Natasha Gunther has been doing martial arts since she was five years old and she hasn't stopped. She's been training for 18 years and teaching for 10 and she has plans to build her career and open up her own martial arts studio. Having faced a lot of obstacles as a woman in the martial arts community, Natasha iis passionate about addressing the bias and discrimination that many women face as martial artists, instructors, and business owners. Natasha is also the survivor of a sexual assault, and she is here to tell her story. In this episode, N...
2020-04-2057 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Personal Safety During The PandemicÂIn the first half of this episodeI discuss: Assessing your home environment for potential areas of vulnerability Identifying options and resources to improve your safety How to create a "safe room" What to do if you think someone is trying to get into your home In the second half of this episode, Ruthven Darlene and I discuss: Addressing concerns of personal safety unique to this time of shelter in place for both single women and those who find themselves in dangerous domestic environments. Adapting your self-defense and preparedness to the new world of shelter-in-place...
2020-04-131h 11
Empowering Women, Transforming LivesYour Personal Power and Leadership will Help You Overcome!Join Rebecca Hall Gruyter as she talks with two women who believe that you have it in you to thrive in life and business and overcome every challenge. Wendy Dickinson is a business coach who believes that leaders have the power to model humanity at its best within the workplace community. Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood is a coach and women's advocate who believes that you are a capable, powerful woman who has everything you need to overcome fear. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests can...
2020-04-0955 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Embracing The Beauty In Adversity with Nafsheen Luhar �Nafsheen Luhar is a photographer, artist, speaker, and self-love advocate who transforms adversity into art. Nafsheen draws from her own experiences with trauma, struggles, and pain to recognize others who have been through unimaginable pain and celebrate that through those struggles we gain victory. In this episode, Nafsheen and I discuss: Embracing who you uniquely are and resisting the urge to compare yourself to others. Nafsheen's journey as an inspiration to keep going and find a way through. How she learned to be comfortable in her own skin and make changes for no one but...
2020-04-061h 41
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Women-Focused Self Defense with Lisa Abbott �Lisa Abbott started in the martial arts in 1982 in a traditional system that was rooted in Kyokushin. The dojo that she trained in as a brown belt was in a nearby town and she was encouraged to open up a branch of that school. She and her husband built a school on their property in 1990. After 20 years with that school, she left the traditional program, realizing that it was incomplete as far as self-defense is concerned. She began searching for somebody to learn from and received her first self-defense instructor certification from Phil Messina of Modern Warrior Defensive Tactics...
2020-03-301h 04
Born to Be a BadassRoundtable: Travel Safety With Beverly Baker and Kelly SayreBeverly Baker: A student and observer of violence dynamics, Beverly Baker began her education as a girl with wanderlust undeterred by tales of the boogeyman. She has dodged peril and outwitted threats on the streets of major American cities, Europe, the former Eastern Bloc and Southern Africa. She has developed and taught personal safety courses for LAPD's Community Police Academy, corporations, LA's Skid Row, women's shelters, colleges/universities, public school districts and the general public for 20 years. Kelly Sayre: The founder & President of The Diamond Arrow Group, teaching women situational awareness so they can move...
2020-03-2351 min
Born to Be a Badass028 Interview Traci Buckley: Travelling with Safety and BlissTracy Bliss Buckley is the CEO and owner of Live Your Bliss Travel and events. She's an extraordinary event producer who loves to help other people create magical moments and memories that last a lifetime. She arranges vacations and events all around the world in all kinds of places, including castles, private yachts, villas, retreat centers, and cruises. She's also the survivor of domestic violence. And she is an amazing, badass, powerful woman who has literally risen from the ashes like a phoenix to create an absolutely amazing life. In this episode, Traci and I...
2020-03-161h 04
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Somatic Healing with Josea Tamira CrossleyJosea has over 18 years of study and experience working in the field of holistic health. Her work is grounded in training in Somatic Therapy, Attachment Theory, Healing Sexual Trauma, Visionary Craniosacral therapy & SER, Shamanic Study, Grief-tending, Holistic Nutrition and Yoga. She's an amazing healer, leader, and entrepreneur with experience and specific training in working with healing sexual trauma, developmental & attachment trauma & somatization/chronic pain. In this episode, Josea and I discuss: How holding on to negative emotions can affect our bodies. Healing from sexual trauma and violence, both as men and as wo...
2020-03-091h 03
Self Defense From All Angles PodcastDevils Advocate (4SD) Podcast EP 035: "I hope you never have to use this" w/ Coach Cynthia Jolicoeur RoodWelcome to episode 34 of the Devils Advocate (4SD) Podcast:
This week I debate fellow self defense Coach, Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood , on whether using the phrase "I hope you never have to use this" in self defense training is detrimental to expectations or positive enforcement.
Take a listen, tell me what you think in the comments below.
Don't forget if you want even more of this podcast Final Thoughts are available on my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/randykinglive
Find Coach Cynthia on Facebook: @cynthiajolicoeurrood, on Instagram: @borntobeabadass, or on her website: h...
2020-03-0427 min
Born to Be a BadassDeveloping Your Sense of Awareness with AJ ClingermanAbout AJ Clingerman: AJ Clingerman is a No-Gi World Champion Purple Belt. She is an ambassador for Women's Jiu Jitsu and has run multiple Women's Only Grappling Camps and Open Mats. AJ also sits on the board and is an advocate for My Bruises Are From – a women's domestic violence charity. AJ is very active in teaching and competing. She teaches 4 women's only classes and 4 co-ed classes each week between Indiana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy and Endurance BJJ. AJ is the author of the Instructional Dare to be Fearless; the Everyday Woman's Guide to Self Defense. She is very ac...
2020-03-021h 06
Born to Be a BadassTeen Dating ViolenceFebruary is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In this episode I take a look at the warning signs, common abusive behaviors, and what parents and teens can do. Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). National Domestic Violence Hotline's loveisrespect website Teen Dating Violence Month website CBS News's Teen Dating Violence Resources page National Conference of State Legislatures TDV page CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA: If you'd like to chat with Cynthia, sign up for your Per...
2020-02-2737 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: The Healing VIBE With Elaine WilliamsElaine Williams is a powerful holistic exercise & nutrition coach and a neuro-transformational Life Coach. She applies lessons learned through her own healing journey to help people create their own health transformations through the VIBE method, which she created after healing a major back injury without surgery. HIGHLIGHTS: The genesis of her back pain and injury Surrendering to surgery and then… healing without it Learning to communicate with the body The brain's negative bias and the role of love The VIBE method – snorkeling vs. scuba diving The "must-know" concepts, strategies & tools people need to be healthy and at ease...
2020-02-111h 19
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Mindset And Sisterhood With Sally Rose MonnesSally Rose Monnes is the Head Instructor & Cofounder of the Fight Like A GRRRL Club. She has over 8 Years of Martial Arts Training with a background in American Boxing and Korean Karate, holds a 1st Degree Black Belt at The Blue Dragon Dojang, and is training for her Second Degree. She's a competitive fighter in Oh Do Kwan, and is a 2-time Grand Champion at the Mid-Atlantic All Female Karate Open (2017 & 2018) with 1st place in forms and in sparring. An intersectional feminist and activist, Sally Rose is also a musician and performer with Shagwüf & The Sally Rose Band.
2020-02-031h 18
Born to Be a BadassLet's Talk About TesticlesToday we take a quick look back at the 20+ episodes released so far and a peek at what's coming up. Then we dive into an interesting question submitted by a listener about techniques that can bring a man down quickly and put him out of action, and specifically about the groin grab, aka "Qworegoys" or the "lawn mower pull." HIGHLIGHTS: In a rape, abduction or murder scenario, what's your goal and how can you accomplish it? Being attached to a "magic move" How to actually practice a technique like this Considering how you would actually end u...
2020-01-2729 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Transformation And Inner Trust With Davina MacKenzieDavina Mackenzie is a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, S Factor Feminine Movement and Pole Dance Instructor, and creator of The Davinity Method (a Feminine Embodiment Coaching Program). In this conversation she shares her experience growing up in a family where danger and violence were the norm, how she created a new and healthy life, and her path as a coach supporting women. She's an amazing woman, with wisdom and insight that will inspire and motivate you! HIGHLIGHTS: Escaping a childhood of abuse and violence; how that experience has contributed to the creation of...
2020-01-201h 36
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Finding Safety In The Body with Lara EisenbergLara is a licensed Psychotherapist who focuses on spiritual psychology and somatic therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Embodiment Coach, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner®, Yoga Therapist, Mindfulness Instructor and Trauma Touch Therapist. She holds dual masters degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, and has extensive experience and education in stress management, trauma, addiction, anxiety, embodiment, sexual health and awakening the feminine. In this conversation we dive deep into what causes trauma and how to heal through working with the body. "Trauma is stored in the body, affects our nervous system (over-activates branches responsible f...
2020-01-131h 14
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Situational Awareness With Kelly SayreThis conversation with my friend and colleague Kelly Sayre is a fascinating dive into an aspect of self defense that is absolutely essential if your goal is to avoid having to deal with dangerous situations. Learning how to recognize potential danger and developing your skills can benefit you not just in a self defense situation but in many other parts of your life - at home or while traveling, in your relationships, in your business. HIGHLIGHTS: Her path to starting a self-defense business, and understanding what "self defense" encompasses What IS situational awareness anyway? Th...
2019-12-231h 10
The Podcast GuyMeet Dr. Heidi Forbes-Öste and her podcast, Evolving Digital SelfWelcome to episode 3 of The PodQuest Show. Meet Dr. Heidi Forbes-Öste, a dear friend of mine and the host of the Evolving Digital Self podcast. Dr. Heidi is also a behavioral scientist and the best-selling author of Digital Self Mastery series. She combines 25 years of experience in social strategy consulting with her scholarly research in the human relationship with technology and her personal passion for wellbeing. Dr. Heidi holds several advisory roles as an expert on strategic integration of Digital Wellbeing and Ethics to support the transition into the digital era without losing humanity in...
2019-12-2033 min
Born to Be a BadassDamsel In Distress Or Self-Sufficient Badass?If I've only got an hour or less to share my most important advice on how to be safe, this is what I talk about: how can you avoid being in a dangerous situation in the first place, if you can't avoid it what can you do to avoid violence, and if push comes to shove and you must defend yourself physically how can you fight effectively. HIGHLIGHTS What's your personal reason to survive? Where do you get hit first in an encounter? Preparation to help break out of a freeze Places to avoid What choosing s...
2019-12-1656 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: "Finding Beautiful" With Leah Van HooseThis interview is not one about violence, it's about building a life that you love, despite obstacles and setbacks that might, if you let them, stop you in your tracks. Leah Van Hoose is an extraordinary woman who has met all kinds of challenges with grace and courage. She is an entrepreneur, coach, speaker, role model and inspiration. HIGHLIGHTS: Giving birth to twins two months prematurely & starting life as a mother in North Dakota in the winter The impact of losing all her hair to alopecia The most important skill for young women to lea...
2019-12-091h 06
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: "Do No Harm And Take No Shit!" with Dasha BogdanovaDasha Bogdanova is an extraordinary woman! She is a Native San Franciscan now living on the coast in Half Moon Bay, California. She is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Judo and has studied since the age of 8. She is an Energy Medicine practitioner and an Intuitive Healer, and leads & guides women through Sacred Goddess Dance, Belly Dance, Song, Music, cooking, metaphysical stone & jewelry making, women's retreats and Goddess Empowerment in Ceremony & Ritual. She also survived an attack by Richard Ramirez, the man who was later know as the Night Stalker. This is her story. ...
2019-11-251h 12
Born to Be a BadassRoundtable: "Safety For Kids Going To College" with Lisa Abbott and Beverly BakerFriends and Colleagues Lisa Abbott (Subtle Warrior Defense) and Beverly Baker (Metropolitan Finishing School) join me for a roundtable discussion of things youngsters should know when they leave home and head away for college or a gap year. It's a boisterous conversation filled with practical tips and insights geared towards keeping you safe while still encouraging you to have fun and explore your new world. HIGHLIGHTS: Aspects of entering into a whole new world when you leave home for college or travel What kinds of threats should young people be aware of? Manipulators, Instigators...
2019-11-181h 04
Born to Be a BadassSelf-Defense ToolsPepper Spray, Stun Guns, Firearms... there are so many tools that CAN be useful, and many that are gimmicky and ineffective. How can you decide what might be appropriate for you, and when can you realistically expect to use them? In this episode I explore many aspects of self defense tools. HIGHLIGHTS: Why you might want to carry them Potential downsides of having one Recommendations if you're going to have one (or more) Types of tools Legal issues Potential scenarios to prepare for The bottom line? They can be very handy a...
2019-11-1132 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Everyday Self Defense In The Metropolis with Beverly BakerBeverly Baker is a student and observer of violence dynamics who has taught personal safety courses for LAPD's Community Police Academy, corporations, LA's Skid Row, women's shelters, colleges/universities, public school districts and the general public for 20 years. She holds a 2nd dan black belt in Cha Yon Ryu martial arts, and over the past 30 years has studied various martial arts including traditional Asian arts, Krav Maga and boxing. She currently trains and competes in judo. Beverly is a volunteer escort at a healthcare clinic where she observes and physically manages the principles of conflict on the f...
2019-11-041h 14
Born to Be a BadassRide-sharing and If You Go MissingIn the first half of this two-part solo episode I expand on the tips my daughters shared in Episode 9 about using ride-sharing services like über and Lyft, sharing good practices as well as features of the apps that have been added to enhance rider safety. In part two I dive into what you can do to make sure that essential information is readily available to investigators in the event that you go missing. I'll share what information you need to collect and how to store it, as well as how to get it into the appropriate hands i...
2019-10-2826 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: Ruthven Darlene on Risks And Challenges Of Being In An Abusive RelationshipRuthven Darlene is the founder of Women SV. WomenSV helps survivors address the risks and challenges of being trapped in a relationship with an affluent abuser. They also offer professional trainings that assist providers in delivering more trauma-informed care to their patients, students and clients. WomenSV is in the process of creating a training center to educate providers nationwide., and they also give presentations to the community to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence in middle-to-upper income areas. The work of WomenSV has gained national recognition and has been featured in the Investigation...
2019-10-211h 18
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: "Be Afraid, And Do It Anyway" with Aileen RyanAileen is extremely motivated to make a positive impact in the world, helping people BE BRAVE, to feel their fear and DO IT ANYWAY. She believes that many people settle for mediocrity when they deserve greatness. It's her calling to help her clients realize their potential so that they can achieve everything they desire and more. As a professionally trained and experienced Life Coach, Aileen provides tools and understanding to help clients create the life they imagine and get a renewed sense of self. She helps her clients change their perception of life so that it is filled with v...
2019-10-171h 30
Born to Be a BadassROUNDTABLE: Tips & Insights From Savvy MillennialsThis episode was such fun to record! My daughters are both in their 20s, one lives in Boston and is a PR professional, and the other lives in Silicon Valley and is a bartender and student of graphic design. Their experiences and insights are different but complementary, and they share very useful tips on how to deal with common challenges that affect not just millennials but all women. HIGHLIGHTS: The bar scene, unwanted attention, setting boundaries, dealing with inappropriate questions Friends looking out for each other – tips and tools Street scenarios Using ride-sharing services (eg...
2019-10-141h 10
Born to Be a BadassDomestic Violence and Self-DefenseOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. In this episode, I define the scope of domestic violence and take a look at ways to recognize that a relationship may be heading down that path. I share things to consider when leaving an abusive relationship, and insights into what kind of self defense training is helpful and why. HIGHLGHTS: Definition Statistics Stages/Cycle – recognizing warning signs before it's too late When/How Self Defense training can help Issues/Challenges for women wanting to learn self defense RESOURCES: National Coal...
2019-10-0743 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW "Hope For Survival" with Shannon ZeemanShannon Zeeman has navigated through two completely different life-threatening situations: a bout of breast cancer and surviving the mass shooting at the Route 91 concert in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017. She epitomizes both courage and grace under pressure. Shannon cofounded SC Zeeman consulting to provide people with the knowledge and tools needed to increase their chance of survival during an active shooter event. HIGHLIGHTS: What it's been like being married to a police officer Breast cancer discovery, treatment and impact Route 91 concert – what it was like to be there, how she and her husband got to safety and h...
2019-09-301h 06
Born to Be a BadassDefining "BADASS", and How Long Does It Take To Learn How To Be Safe?HIGHLIGHTS: What does it mean to be a BADASS? What does it mean to be Born to Be a Badass? Does it take a long time to learn how to be safe? Does learning the fundamentals help or should you become an expert? This episode is being brought to you by the Born to Be a Badass Prep School – the premiere self protection course that teaches you everything you should have been taught growing up but weren't. Sign up for your Badass Blindspot Discovery Session today, and don't forget to grab your free report "10 Must-Know Tips To Avoid...
2019-09-2321 min
Born to Be a BadassROUNDTABLE: With Lisa Abbott and Beverly BakerWhat's it like being a self defense coach? HIGHLIGHTS: · What happens when a Martial Artist realizes it's not the same as Self Defense, why personal safety for women is different from what men need & experience · How "self defense" is defined & perceived, and what's missing from common understanding · What keeps women from taking a self-defense class · Thoughts on pre-incident indicators and post-incident repercussions; does confrontation or setting a boundary provoke an attack? · The desire to be given "the answer" or "the move" - Prescribing what women should do, versus providing options · Biggest challenges to women's safety
2019-09-1645 min
Born to Be a BadassTwo Common Beliefs That Disempower WomenTwo of the most common beliefs that disempower women are: I am too small, too weak. Any attacker will be able to overpower me and do what he wants to me. I'm just going to freeze and not do anything to protect myself In this episode you'll hear my thoughts on both of those and what you can do to address them. "Size matters, but size CAN'T matter. – Tony Blauer" - what does that mean, and what can you do even if you're small and not athletic? What causes a freeze, and how can...
2019-09-1613 min
Born to Be a BadassINTERVIEW: "May The Odds Be Ever In HER Favor!" with Tammy Yard McCrackenTammy Yard McCracken is a woman on a mission! After years as a practicing psychologist and a martial artist, Tammy now runs a self-defense training center and travels across the nation teaching seminars with Rory Miller's Chiron Training and Violence Dynamics. She's also launching the #500Rising project, aimed at changing the statistics of violence against women by training women all through the U.S. and around the world in principle-based self-defense. HIGHLIGHTS Common myths/beliefs that women have about safety Changing from Krav Maga to principle-based self defense instruction, and why principles-based training is essential & effective T...
2019-09-161h 27
Born to Be a BadassFrom Mugging Victim to Self-Defense CoachIn this episode you'll hear about my journey from an unaware and unprepared young woman to a martial artist to a coach teaching women how to be safe. You'll learn about different categories of training and why learning how to deal with violence is different, and you'll learn the truth about one of the most pervasive myths of self defense. This episode is brought to you by the Born to Be a Badass Prep School – the premiere self protection course that teaches you everything you should have been taught growing up but weren't. Sign up for your Badas...
2019-09-0920 min
Born to Be a BadassAn Introduction to Born to Be A BadassWelcome to the Born to Be a Badass podcast, the show that focuses on Badass women, violence & safety and how to not just survive but thrive after a life-changing incident. Meet your host, Cynthia Jolicoeur, and learn what you can expect in future episodes, including: Issue-oriented solo sessions and Roundtable discussions Interviews with self-protection experts, survivors, and extraordinary women who have built badass lives New episodes will drop once a week. Please download and enjoy the episodes that I've released for my launch, and subscribe so you can keep listening to the stories, insights a...
2019-09-0307 min
Get You VisibleAmped! with Dr. Erin | The Best-Kept Secrets of Personal Safetyhttps://tenaciouslivingradio.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/11055728/181224-Amped-CynthiaJolicoeur.mp3
Cynthia Jolicoeur & Self Defense
In this episode for Amped! with Dr. Erin Oksol we are joined by Cynthia Jolicoeur and she will share with us:
How she got into teaching Self Defense and why is it important to her.
Her approach to personal safety different from what's traditionally thought of as self-defense.
How women's self-defense fits into the current cultural landscape?
Get to Know More of Cynthia...
Cynthia was born and raised in Oklahoma but lived for 30 years in Silicon Valley, where she worked in high tech and raised four children...
2019-01-0729 min