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BJJ Babes PodcastFrom Planning Rodeos to Tap Cancer Out: Sarah FanningHey babes! Welcome back! This week, come listen to me chat with Sarah Fanning, BJJ white belt, and Academy Relationship Manager at Tap Cancer Out!Come listen to Sarah's journey as she went from planning rodeos in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to planning BJJ competitions and Global Grappling Day, all for a worthy cause! Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @sarahfanninggLearn more about Tap Cancer Outwww.tapcancerout.orgInstagram: @tapcanceroutTikTok: @tapcanceroutConnect with meBJJBabespodcast@gmail.com 2025-06-161h 15

BJJ Babes PodcastCreating Trauma-Informed Guidelines for Gyms with Molly HigginsYou never know what someone is carrying with them when they walk in the door to train. Jiu Jitsu, and other martial arts, when taught in a healthy environment, has many benefits for trauma survivors, including survivors of intimate partner violence. That's why Molly Higgins, a BJJ purple belt, and PhD student, has dedicated her research to advocating for martial arts as a therapeutic tool for survivors of intimate partner violence. Through her research, Molly has created guidelines for gyms to implement to help them create and maintain a space that welcomes and supports trauma survivors. 2025-05-191h 14

She Reinvented: Women Over 35 Reinventing & Starting Over | Midlife Reinvention, Find Clarity, Get Unstuck, Reboot, Reset, Pivot In Your Late 30s, 40s, 50s | Crisis to Unconventional Life DesignHow Jiu Jitsu Helped Me Reinvent Myself After a Breakup at 36 (Laura from BJJ Babes P2 | E008)Are you a woman in your late 30s early 40s who has undergone a break up or a big life move lately, and are looking for a way to reinvent yourself - and hopefully come out even stronger than before? Maybe finding something that gets you out of your head, and into your body would help.—At the age of 36, Laura had just moved back to the United States, and was planning on starting a new life in San Diego with her fiance. But then she got dumped out...2025-05-0936 min

BJJ Babes PodcastScientist and Jiujiteira Catherine LopezWelcome back babes! This week I'm talking to one of my classmates from the weekly women's class I attend in San Diego. Cat is a BJJ white belt and a scientist. We talk science, BJJ, and some heavy topics about toxic gym dynamics, including grooming and abuse - so trigger warning on that. Thanks to Cat for sharing her story and being vulnerable, 2025-05-0558 min

BJJ Babes PodcastThe Value of Effort Over Time: From Classical Music to Modern Jiu Jitsu with Tess KentHey babes! Welcome to this week's episode. This week, I interview Tess Kent, a celloist and jiu jitsu purple belt based out of Texas. Come listen to us chat about gym selection, competition, learning theories, and more! To connect with Tess: @tesskent.2 on instagramTo share your story, send me a DM or emailInstagram and TikTok: @bjjbabespodcastEmail: bjjbabespodcast@gmail.com 2025-04-1554 min

BJJ Babes PodcastAvoiding the 20 Year Old Testosterone MMA Meat Shops with Leah BarrettaUnless that's your thing, and then, go nuts!Welcome back babes! After a nice long hiatus, and some soul-reviving travel, I am back with another episode!This week, I am talking to Leah, a 52-year old white belt. Come listen to Leah talk about how she started martial arts, while working to find the right gym near her with an instructor who aligned with her training goals. She did something I'd never think to do, but think is a great idea: she interviewed her coach before signing onto her current gym. It sounds like she...2025-04-0752 min

She Reinvented: Women Over 35 Reinventing & Starting Over | Midlife Reinvention, Find Clarity, Get Unstuck, Reboot, Reset, Pivot In Your Late 30s, 40s, 50s | Crisis to Unconventional Life DesignI "Rage Quit" My Job & Moved to Guam Mid-Career - With Laura from BJJ Babes P1 | E007One day at work, 30-something Baltimore-based lawyer Laura finally reached her breaking point. She was fed up with her job, fed up with her life in Baltimore (which wasn‘t going how she wanted), fed up with still being single in her 30s, and fed up with “playing safe” & keeping herself small…But instead of complaining to her friends like might have in the past, this time she took a surprising step:She scoured the internet for other attorney jobs, and “rage-applied” to a job opening on the tropical island of Gu...2025-03-2040 min

BJJ Babes PodcastJiu Jitsu on the Beach with Talita Alencar and Jed DulaneyWhat's up babes? Ever thought about sparring on the beach? This week's guests sure did. This week I'm talking to Jed Dulaney, and Talita Alencar of the Beach Jiu Jitsu International Federation. You may know of Talita already as a multi-time Jiu Jitsu world champion, and UFC fighter. In addition to those accolades, she co-owns Beach Jiu Jitsu International Federation with Jed.Listen to how Jed got the idea for Jiu Jitsu fights on the beach, starting from very humble, grassroots beginnings, and bringing in Talita to expand their reach. BJJIF currently is hosting fights...2025-03-0459 min

BJJ Babes PodcastExpecting Women to Behave Like Men is Like Expecting a Fish to Climb a Tree: Jiu Jitsu, Mental Performance, and Nervous System Regulation with Briana BowleyHey babes! Welcome to this week's episode of the BJJ Babes podcast! This week, I'm bringing you an interview with Briana Bowley, a BJJ practitioner, and mental performance and nervous system regulation coach. Briana developed her system for helping athletes and other high performance individuals regulate their nervous systems and perform better through years of working with different people, observing the fight, flight, or fawn response, and collecting data. She has taken that product, and development a method for teaching her system to others, which she calls The Bowley Blueprint. Come listen to Briana talk about her own personal...2025-02-251h 16

BJJ Babes PodcastWristlocking the White Belts with BJJ.Wiki DanteHey there babes! Welcome back! I took a little hiatus last week due to some work circumstances, but I'm back with your latest interview! This week, I'm talking to Dante, founder of the BJJ Wiki instagram account and host of the Off the Mats podcast. Dante contributes a lot to the online BJJ community, both with his Instagram content, and his podcast, which highlights a lot of the everyday people working a 9-5, then showing up and training because it's what lights them on fire. Dante gets personal with his own jiu jitsu journey...2025-02-181h 17

BJJ Babes PodcastThere is Absolutely Crying (And Laughing) in Jiu Jitsu: AJ Clingerman on Creating CommunityHey babes! This week, I am so honored to share my interview with AJ Clingerman, a black belt instructor, and the founder of Roll Model Grappling Camps in Indiannapolis, Indiana. Join me and listen to AJ talk about how she finally fell in love with Jiu Jitsu when she did it for her, creating community, and fostering the right environment. As a bonus, AJ is offering a 20% discount for this summer's Roll Model Camp for our listeners. Camp is July 11-13 in Indiannapolis. Use code bjjbabes20 Website to register is www.rollmodelswanted...2025-02-0355 min

BJJ Babes PodcastBeing Comfortable in Uncomfortable Positions: Purple Belt MariaWelcome back this week babes! This week, I am talking to Maria Pineda, a purple belt out of Black Sheep Jiu Jitsu in El Paso, Texas. Maria talks about coming into Jiu Jitsu from a wrestling background, the ecological method used at her gym, teaching women's classes, and growing a community of women. Check out Maria, Black Sheep JJ, and monthly women's open mats in the El Paso area. @maria_in_a_gi @blacksheepbjjep @belladonnajiujitsu 2025-01-2754 min

BJJ Babes PodcastThe Jiu Jitsu Journey of No Gi Yogi Jody ShieldsHey babes! This week, we're talking to Jody Shields, a purple belt training at Mythic BJJ in Fullerton, CA, known on instagram as the No Gi Yogi! I met Jody back in August at a Girls in Gis seminar in SoCa. I was thrilled to get her on the pod and hear her story of how she started training jiu jitsu after putting her special needs children in training at an adaptive martial arts school. Listen to Jody tell her story of her progression through the belts, including teaching a women's class at her school...2025-01-131h 07

BJJ Babes PodcastIs Your ACADEMY SAFE: Tough Conversations with Academy Safe Founder Milton CampisWhat kind of research, beyond what's the schedule, and how much does it cost, did you do when choosing your first jiu jitsu academy? Have you ever googled, "sexual assault martial arts"? Were you aware of the instances of sexual harassment, child abuse, and other misconduct in the BJJ community when you started? I certainly wasn't, which is why I reached out to Milton Campis, founder of Academy Safe, to talk about some difficult topics facing the martial arts community. Milton wears many hats -- in addition to Academy Safe, he is the...2025-01-061h 31

Off the Mats PodcastOff the Mats Podcast #241- From the Mat to the Mic feat. Laura the Blue BeltSeasons Greetings, folks. This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Blue Belt Laura, the powerhouse behind the BJJ Babes Podcast and a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler. Laura shares her incredible journey into BJJ, training at a UFC Gym in California, and how focusing on Jiu-Jitsu has shaped her both on and off the mats. We dive into the vital role of community in BJJ and how Laura's podcast has not only enriched her personal growth but also brought inspiring stories to life through her amazing guests. We also talk about dealing with trolls in the co...2024-12-231h 28

BJJ Babes PodcastUnsolicited, unqualified opinions, and a holiday hiatusNo interview this week -- just a short episode of me talking about some recent news in the jiu jitsu world, WNO, and some of the competitors I'm excited about for no gi worlds! This is my last episode for 2024 - I am taking a break over the holidays from publishing episode, but will be back with more in January! I'm still scheduling and recording interviews, so send me a message if you'd like to come on the show, or want to recommend someone! bjjbabespodcast@gmail.com Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @biibabespodcast 2024-12-0315 min

BJJ Babes PodcastYou Can't Get Good if You Don't Accept the Process: G.I.R.L.S. PDX Founder Sarah OrizaAnd the process is sucking for a long time! Join me in hearing from the co-owner of the first women's only BJJ and martial arts gym in Portland, Oregon, G.I.R.L.S. Gym, black belt Sarah Oriza! Sarah started training martial arts at 15, and even had a stint as a professional MMA fighter, but her passion is teaching others! Check her out! @orizabjj @girlsgympdx https://girlsgympdx.com/index.html Email me: bjjbabespodcast@gmail.com 2024-11-2654 min

BJJ Babes PodcastFrom Pain to Podium: Erin Quillen's Journey Back to the Competition MatsHey babes! This week, Erin "Brutal Viking" Quillen, a brown belt at Checkmat Upland shares her story of how she started jiu jitsu, got hooked, and overcame a serious back injury to return to competition. 2024-11-1952 min

BJJ Babes PodcastNever Skip Gi Day: Jiu Jitsu Girl Dad Joe DobryThis week I'm catching up with an old friend, Joe Dobry, who trains BJJ in Towson, Maryland. Joe talks about his experiences training BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, and being a girl dad. Check out Joe's sponsor: silverbackstripes.com Share your story: Instagram: @bjjbabespodcast TikTok: @bjjbabespodcast Email: bjjbabespodcast@gmail.com 2024-11-111h 17

BJJ Babes PodcastWe All Look Silly Sometimes: Creating a Safe Space for Women in Jiu Jitsu with AshleyRemember Megan from Lady Savage Fightwear? Meet Megan's coach, Ashley, purple belt, and women's program Instructor at Resolve Martial Arts Academy in Orillia, Ontario. Join me as Ashley tells her story of how she got started in BJJ and how she came to teach the women's classes at Resolve, including her thoughts on creating a safe space for women to train. Check out Resolve: https://www.resolvemartialartsorillia.com/ And Lady Savage, of course! https://ladysavagefightwear.store/ Follow me: @bjjbabespodcast Email me: bjjbabespodcast@gmail.com 2024-11-0445 min

BJJ Babes PodcastJiu Jitsu at any age: Jiu Jitsu Grandma ElaineStarting Jiu Jitsu at any age can be intimidating, let alone at 69. But that's exactly what this week's guest, Elaine, did. Now 76, and a purple belt, Elaine is known all over the world on Instagram as Jiu Jitsu Grandma. Come here Elaine share her inspiring story. Follow Elaine on Instagram: @jiujitsu_grandma Follow me: @bjjbabespodcast Email me: bjjbabespodcast@gmail.com 2024-10-2946 min

BJJ Babes PodcastGirl, wear your mouthguard: Supporting other women in Jiu Jitsu with Marné ChiccarelliMarné Chiccarelli, Black belt and co-owner of Carpio Jiu Jitsu in Long Beach, CA tells her story of how she started jiu jitsu, and her journey to opening a gym with her husband during the pandemic and her new project, BJJ Gal—a mentorship program aimed at assisting female BJJ athletes with sponsorships, seminars, and competition expenses. We all win when women support other women in the sport. Connect with Marné: Instagram@bjj_chicc@bjj_gal@carpiojiujitsuFollow the pod: @b...2024-10-2159 min

BJJ Babes PodcastA Lady and a Savage: Megan from Lady Savage FightwearFightwear in hot magenta pink? Sign me right up! Megan started Jiu Jitsu almost two years ago, and became frustrated with the clothing options for women. So she created her own, and Lady Savage Fightwear was born out of the concept that we can all be ladies in the street, and a savage in the gym. Hear Megan's story of how she got started training jiu jitsu and immediately hooked, and what led her to create her own fightwear brand. Shop Lady Savage Fightwear at: https://ladysavagefightwear.store/ Instagram: @ladysavagefightwear Follow me: @bjjbabespodcast 2024-10-1459 min

BJJ Babes PodcastMore Women on the Mats with Dr. Darla Sedlacek, Ph.D.Hey Babes! This week we're chatting with Darla, a black belt out of Hurricane Jiu Jitsu in Cleveland, Ohio. Darla trains, teaches, and also works as a psychologist. Pretty cool, huh? Listen in to learn how Darla got started in martial arts, and her thoughts on how we can get more women on the mats. Connect with Darla on Instagram: @darlased @morewomenonthemats Facebook group: More Women on the Mats Websites: www.hurricanejj.com www.transformjj.com www.drdarlased.com 2024-10-071h 16

BJJ Babes PodcastF**k the Stigma: Mental health with Erin HerleHey babes! This week we're talking mental health with Erin Herle. Erin is a BJJ black belt, mental performance consultant with her business Train Ya Mind, and founder of Submit the Stigma. Join us for a vulnerable conversation about mental health and mental performance. If you want to learn more, check out Erin's website at: https://www.erinherle.com/2024-09-301h 08

BJJ Babes PodcastEveryone eats the pint of ice cream: Nutrition, weight cuts, and moderation with Mike from Unorthodox NutritionHey babes! This week we're talking nutrition and fueling ourselves to train and compete with Mike, a nutritionist, blue belt, and owner of Unorthodox Nutrition. Listen in as Mike answers my questions about how to drop a weight class safely, the dangers of cutting weight without professional assistance, and nutrition advice to maintain a healthy weight while competing. My biggest takeway? If you could have the perfect body of your dreams, but the scale would say 500 pounds no matter what, would you take it? I would -- so don't worry about what the scale says. For more...2024-09-2349 min

BJJ Babes PodcastStaying Safe on the Mats: Lessons Learned with Brown Belt Shelby NormentWelcome to episode 6 babes! This week, Shelby Norment tells her story of her journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu -- how she got started, what it felt like at each belt (something I'm always curious about), and mat safety. The last part is important to Shelby -- she sustained a neck injury as a blue belt that has currently made her unable to train after major neurosurgery. We talk about things she's learned, and ways we can stay safe, and keep others safe on the mat. 2024-09-161h 09

BJJ Babes PodcastBoxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu, Oh My!: Women in Fight Sports with JeannieThis week we are changing it up a bit to interview Jeannie, a former Penn State All-American boxer, muay thai fighter, and BJJ newbie. Jeannie takes us through her 10-year journey in fight sports, starting when she started boxing at Penn State as a way to deal with the trauma of the actions of an abusive ex-boyfriend, to today, where she has branched out into Muay Thai, and a little bit of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, at Six Blades in Denver. Join us as we discuss how it feels to try a new martial art with a boxing background, the...2024-09-0948 min

BJJ Babes PodcastChasing the Dream from Sweden to San Diego: Black Belt Sophia NordenoWelcome back! This week I chat with Sophia Nordeno, a black belt under Alfredo Barum training and teaching here in San Diego. Sophia shares how she started training jiu jitsu over 20 years ago in Sweden, when there were only about four other girls training with her at the time, how she came to San Diego and began pursuing Jiu Jitsu full time as a career!2024-09-0143 min

BJJ Babes PodcastLearning to Be Comfortable in the Chaos: Jiu Jitsu for Fun and Self Defense with Megan McCallHi babes! In this episode I reconnect with my childhood friend, Megan McCall, who practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and teaches Jiu Jitsu for self defense to women. Join us as we bond over our shared love of jiu jitsu, and talk about self-defense and trauma-informed training. 2024-08-2645 min

BJJ Babes PodcastSurfing, Jiu Jitsu, and Acai, They Just Go Together: An Interview with Black Belt Ale MossFor my first interview, I sat down with the first female black belt I ever met - Ale Moss. Ale is a black belt under Professor Clark Gracie, and just opened her own gym, Sagaz Jiu Jitsu, in Pacific Beach, San Diego. Ale shares how she got into Jiu Jitsu while still living in Brazil, moving to New Zealand, and eventually San Diego, California. 2024-08-1950 min

BJJ Babes PodcastTelling the Guys They Smell and Other Deep ThoughtsWelcome to episode 1 of the BJJ Babes Podcast—a podcast aimed at telling the stories of women who love jiu jitsu! In this episode, I introduce myself, and the pod.2024-08-1218 min