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Fuel Her Awesome- Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, Empowered Eating, Overcoming Obsession With Weight Loss, Strength TrainingEmpowering the Next Generation to Build Stronger Bodies & MindsFor the Love of Resilience – Empowering the Next Generation to Build Stronger Bodies & Minds In this episode, we dive into the reality of what the next generation is experiencing when it comes to body image. With social media, comparison culture, and ever-changing beauty standards, young people today are facing more pressure than ever. How is this shaping their relationship with food, movement, and self-worth? And more importantly—how can we empower them to build resilience in the face of it all? We’ll explore the challenges, the shifting narratives, and the ways we can show up to...2025-02-1037 min

The Empowerment Project Podcast🎙️ EPISODE 69 - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AGE POWERFUL🎙️ EPISODE 69 - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AGE POWERFUL Elevate Your Life And Age Powerfully with These Game-Changing Free Tools! Ladies, are you ready to unlock the secrets to living vibrantly at any age? In our latest podcast episode, we're diving into the ultimate free tools that will help you live vibrantly, stay sharp, and keep thriving at any age. From fitness tips that keep your body strong to mental exercises that keep your mind sharp, we're covering it all. Tun...2024-08-3021 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaThe Origins of the Women’s Self Defense Movement - An Interview with Historian Wendy RouseWe’ve got an award-willing guest speaking with us and we’re about to learn a lot about the origins of the women's self-defense movement in the United States. Turn up your volume and put on your thinking cap. Here we go! Wendy Rouse, among many other things, is a historian who teaches at San Jose State University in CA. She’s a researcher, the author of various articles and several books, and as the program coordinator for the History/Social Science Teacher Preparation Program at SJSU she also mentors other people who want to become educators. Wen...2024-05-2449 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaSan Francisco State’s Empowerment Self Defense Program – An Interview with Stephanie CyrStephanie Cyr has started an Empowerment Self Defense Program at SFSU that is rolling out in the Fall of 2024! In this episode, she’ll tell us all about it, share a wonderful self-defense success story and so much more. Our wide-ranging conversation covers how great it will be when we can make ESD a standardized course offering in all public schools and how ESD can impact health, along with positivity and lots of hope for the future of this movement. Stephanie’s Website: www.powerupmoves.com or you can check me out on Connect with Stephanie: On Linked...2024-04-1248 min

The Empowerment Project PodcastEPISODE 42 - RECLAIMING LOVE: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MANIFESTING LOVE AFTER DIVORCEEPISODE 42 - RECLAIMING LOVE: A WOMAN’S GUIDE TO MANIFESTING LOVE AFTER DIVORCE Hey, lovely listeners! In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal story of overcoming divorce and finding love again. If you're navigating a tough breakup or divorce, this episode is your roadmap to manifesting a love that outshines the shadows of your past. What to Expect: Explore the hurdles women face in manifesting love after divorce. How to navigate the modern dating scene with confidence. Understand the importance of self-love for a lasting relationship. ...2024-02-2317 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaSuccess Story – Complying & Playing AlongDid you know that complying and playing along are essential tools you already have in your toolkit? It can help us buy time to get help or get to safety. Join host Silvia Smart as she shares how one person “played along” to stop an attempted rape and get to safety. Our stories are important. YOUR stories are important! Consider sharing your story with me and with my listeners. Connect with Silvia Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support...2024-02-1520 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaGET EMPOWERED – An interview with Lauren TaylorHost Silvia Smart and author Lauren Taylor discuss this newly released book which is an excellent resource for everyone – those interested in empowerment, in self-defense and instructors of ESD as well. Join Silvia and Lauren as they do some of the exercises in the book and chat about the ins and outs of this fascinating publication worthy of a read! Connect with Silvia Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Buy “Get Empowered” by Nadia Telsey and Lauren Taylor Support t...2024-01-1551 min

The Empowerment Project PodcastEPISODE 35 - HOW TO GET UNSTUCK IN 2024EPISODE 35 - HOW TO GET UNSTUCK IN 2024! Welcome back to a very exciting episode of The Empowerment Project Podcast. In this episode I share insights on transforming your life in 2024. From embracing my natural health journey to breaking free from limiting beliefs, we're diving into all the KEY elements that will get you UNSTUCK! Tune in now for a dose of empowerment, self-care tips, and actionable steps to make 2024 your best year yet! #TheEmpowermentProject #Podcast #GetUnstuck2024 #MindBodyConnection 2024-01-0520 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaSuccess Story! What to Do: Attack from BehindSmart shares one of her favorite success stories in which a person running solo through the woods gets free after an attack from behind. Connect with Silvia Special thanks to my editor, Collin Taber (@that2ndtaberkid) Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee Donate through my website Thank you! Join “The Empowerment Project” Group on Facebook. For everyone’s safety, please know...2023-12-1518 min

The Empowerment Project PodcastEPISODE 30 - BREAKING FREE FROM THE CHAINS OF PERFECTIONISMHey my loves Welcome to episode 30 of The Empowerment Project Podcast. Tune in to my latest episode: "Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism." In this episode we discuss empowering insights, practical tips, and I share my own personal stories that'll help you embrace imperfection. We discuss how the festive period can create so much stress and pressure for so many women when trying to create the perfect Christmas and things we can all do to lean towards self-compassion and to release the grip of trying to obtain the unobtainable. ...2023-11-2429 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaTraveling Self Defense StoriesJoin host Silvia Smart on the Camino de Santiago. Thank you, listeners, for 10,000 downloads! 😘2023-10-0422 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaFinding Empowerment within the Upsetting Context of Mass Shootings – an Interview with SAC Kieran Ramsey, FBI PortlandThere’s a clear uptick in mass shootings across the country leading to lots of fear, confusion, and anguish. Who better to talk to than the FBI? Join me and my guest, Special Agent in Charge of the Portland FBI, Kieran Ramsey. We discuss how regular people like you and me can help prevent mass shootings and play a role in stopping this disturbing cycle of violence. (Hint: it will not make the news.) We discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs of knowing what to look for, fact versus myth, reporting, planning, preparation, and yes, be...2023-09-0459 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaFlorida is on the Frontlines – An Interview with Brandon Wolf the Press Secretary of Equality FloridaFolks, Florida is on the front lines right now. There are huge safety concerns brought on by the cruel laws, restrictions, rhetoric, and policies of Ron DeSantis and his friends that are affecting many people. Because of this, Equality Florida, along with the NAACP and the League of United Latin American Citizens, have all issued travel advisories for the State of Florida. I wanted to find out more and am thrilled to introduce you to Brandon Wolf, the Press Secretary of Equality Florida. In April 2023, Brandon’s organization, Equality Florida warned against traveling to the st...2023-07-2541 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaDenial, Safety and EmpowermentIf we’re gonna talk about Empowerment Self Defense, we have to talk about denial. When talking with survivors of sexual assault and survivors of other types of relational violence it is common to hear that the survivor had a funny feeling something was wrong but then doubted themselves or rationalized or minimized their intuition and flat out ignored it. This is called denial. Denial can put us at risk and because of that, breaking through denial in all the ways it manifests in our lives keeps us safer. Period. Looking at and talking about denial is di...2023-06-0133 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaSilvia’s Upcoming Zoom ClassesHey listeners! If you haven’t had a chance to take an empowerment self-defense class and you want to, or if you know someone who’d like to, I’m teaching a beginning class in June on Zoom! I'd love to see you there! Also, if you’re at all interested in my training around active shooter survival strategies, I’m doing an hour-long class a little later that same day. Listen to find out more and if you'd like to register, here are the links I promised you so you can register: Empowermen...2023-05-2602 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastSelf Defense Success Stories for Kids!Meet Jill Shames, Empowerment Self Defense Instructor. Listen in as she and host, Silvia Smart, share a cool kids' self-defense success story and talk about all the things the kid did RIGHT! You are strong and powerful and Jill and Silvia believe in you! Watch video of the self-defense success story Jill and Silvia talk about here. Connect with Jill: jillsensei.com senseijs@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/jedispiritmama Connect with Silvia Special thanks to m...2023-05-0423 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaSelf Defense Success Stories - Meet Jill ShamesMeet Jill Shames, Empowerment Self Defense Instructor. Listen in as she and host, Silvia Smart, share a few self-defense success stories and talk about all the things the survivors did RIGHT! Find out why they recommend a perspective shift as you think through your own experiences! You are strong and powerful and Jill and Silvia believe in you! Watch video of the self-defense success story Jill and Silvia talk about here. Connect with Jill: jillsensei.com senseijs@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/jedispiritmama Connect wi...2023-05-0433 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaMeet Lauren Taylor!Meet Lauren Taylor who has been working to end gender-based violence since 1978, when she co-founded Washington, D.C.’s first shelter for abused women. As an empowerment self-defense teacher and founder-director of Defend Yourself, she’s trained more than 35,000 people in the D.C. area and elsewhere in the U.S. She's also trained dozens of trainers around the country and around the world. Join us as we find out more about Lauren and what makes her tick. Learn about the book she co-authored with Nadia Telsey, which will be published in the fall! Importantly, follow the links...2023-04-2941 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaI Survived a CultJoin host Silvia Smart as she shares pieces of her journey to empowerment and survival from a cult-like martial arts system. Listen to the red flags that crop up around these dysfunctional and sometimes dangerous systems and people. Cults and charismatic leaders with ill intent are everywhere – Qanon, NXIVM, Scientology, and The Children of God, are just a few examples. Cults and narcissistic, manipulative, and sociopathic leaders exist within conspiratorial cultures, churches, and spiritual groups. People get stuck in these systems - especially when they are vulnerable. Learn the signs so you can protect yourself and stay sa...2023-04-2034 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaWhat to Do: Choke From BehindSmart shares a surprising self-defense success story that is near and dear to her heart. Find out how her 90-year-old dad responded when he was choked from behind while walking down the street! Connect with Silvia Zoom Self Defense Classes with Silvia Special thanks to my editor, Collin Taber (@that2ndtaberkid) Resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee Donate t...2023-04-0813 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastReflections on Bullying from Dad and Pastor Chris Dela CruzChris Dela Cruz reflects on times when he was teased and bullied as a kid. Smart and Dela Cruz discuss what it was like, how it felt, and how he handled this behavior. They think through feelings and self-talk that accompany a kid getting harassed and mistreated. From his perspective as an adult, dad, and pastor, Dela Cruz shares his wisdom with kids who are living through similar experiences. If you want to be an ally – adults and kids alike - for a child suffering bullying, teasing, cruelty, or intimidation, you will find understanding and insight here too. ...2023-04-0835 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaYou are Worth Fighting For! An Interview with Tasha Ina ChurchJoin host, Silvia Smart and her guest, Tasha Ina Church, an empowerment self-defense teacher with a life story you want to hear about! On her website, she writes: “Empowerment goes beyond physical safety. It is understanding that YOU have a VOICE and that voice has POWER — It’s about knowing that in any fight; physical, psychological, or emotional, YOU are Worth Fighting For!” Get inspired, and then check out all of Tasha’s links: Tasha’s Website On Instagram On Facebook On YouTube On Spotify Connect...2023-01-2633 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaWelcome New Listeners! Start Here!Happy New Year! It’s 2023 and I’m glad you are here! Welcome to my new listeners. I hope you find something here that helps you out or inspires you to become your most empowered self. Listen to this quick recording to get your sea legs and hear my quick recommendations about how to listen. My hope for all of us is that we keep defining who we are, what our values are, and what our boundaries are, and then practice using all our muscles – the ones that allow us to speak up, speak out and pr...2023-01-0107 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaEmpowerment and Dragons!Empowerment is a lifelong journey. Celebrate your wins and contemplate your next steps. Join host, Silvia Smart, as she shares a piece of her journey into and beyond a lifelong challenge that impacted every area of her life. Find out how she vanquished her dragon and lived to tell about it. Think through what's on the horizon for YOU! Empowerment means doing stuff that is hard and scary, looking at the way we limit ourselves, the way society limits us…and facing it, moving through it, living to tell about it, seeing, feeling, and knowing how strong an...2022-12-2925 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaZero ToleranceAre you ready to set a Zero Tolerance Policy? Is another person’s behavior toward you hurtful, demeaning, disrespectful, or downright threatening? In this episode, we contemplate our tolerance levels for others’ behaviors. We think through becoming ready to make a boundary and draw a line: to have “Zero Tolerance”. We look at the planning and preparation needed to ensure we set ourselves up for the greatest success possible. Hear two stories: one that illustrates a “mushy” policy and one that illustrates “Zero Tolerance”. Explore an example with host, Silvia Smart. Hear about the “Zero Tolerance Policy” of the NBA and yes...2022-11-1734 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaBlowback: What it is and How to Handle itBlowback is another person’s reaction when you reclaim your power, take up your space, set boundaries and make changes in your life. Blowback comes in a large variety of sizes and shapes and can look and feel many different ways. Ultimately, it’s about the other person trying to maintain the status quo. It’s their way of trying to keep the power dynamic between you from changing. Like all of our self-defense, the level of blowback will vary up and down the continuum of assault and violence. When you know it’s coming and can plan and...2022-11-1021 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaListener Questions: What Should I Do if I See Someone Being Followed?Listeners ask questions. Let’s discuss: What should I do if I see someone being followed or pursued? Do I help? If so, HOW do I help? Here’s a quick episode to talk you through some options. Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee Donate through my website Thank you! Join “The Empowerment Project” Group on Facebook. For everyone’s safety, please know that if you don’t answer the questions, we will not accept you into the group. #theempowermentpodcast, #theempowermentproject, #theempowermentpodcastybynaga, #emowermentselfdefense, #selfdefense...2022-11-0421 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastNO! Part 2In the last episode, we started talking about the word NO! Make sure you listen to that episode first. We talked about how important it is to be able to notice that you feel uncomfortable so you can make the choice to say it when you need it - and to be able to say it like you really mean it! In this episode, we’re going to think through a few examples of times when your body might be alerting you and you feel scared. We’re going to talk through some of these times and brea...2022-10-2719 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaBoys and Young Men are Assaulted Too – Interview with a SurvivorMeet survivor, Jake Sinclair as he and host Silvia Smart, discuss what happened, what it was like, how he has dealt with it, how he’s found healing, and what his life is like today. According to RAINN (the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), one out of every ten rape victims is male and about 3% - or 1 in 33 – American men have experienced an attempted or completed rape. Listeners, please be advised that this episode contains strong language and content, and adjust your listening accordingly. Connect with Silvia Special thanks to my edito...2022-10-0752 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaDecolonization and Empowerment Self Defense. An Interview with Magdalena Dircio DiazColonization is all around us and even lives inside of us. We can find it right now as we look at our politics, power, spirituality, daily life, families, and relationships— it’s literally everywhere. How do we become aware of it? And once we see it, how do we start to pull it apart? Join this interesting and wide-ranging discussion about decolonization and what it takes to deconstruct the predominant cultural and social paradigm. It’s personal, it’s lived and it’s ours to become aware of and to move through. As people who are interested in empower...2022-09-2953 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaCoercion Part 2: Build Your Resiliency to Sexual Coercion with Justine HalliwillWhat does coercion look, feel and sound like when it’s used in intimate settings - when we are often at our most vulnerable? How do you build your awareness of and resilience to it? What self-defense tools will you want to have stashed in your self-defense toolkit to deal with sexual coercion? Join host Silvia Smart and her guest, Justine Halliwill from the University of Oregon where she teaches self-defense. In Part 2 of this two-part series, we take a look at coercion, your sexuality, and strategies you can use to prevent sexual assault and keep yourself safe. ...2022-08-0648 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastNO! Part 1In this episode, we'll start to understand the power of being able to say "NO!" This word unlocks empowerment for kids! Being able to say "NO!" is one of the most important tools in a kid's self-defense toolkit. If someone is asking you to do something and you get a funny feeling, saying "NO!" is one of the first things you can do. In this episode, I want to talk about this one little word. It’s got superpowers. It really does! It lets you stand your ground especially when you say it like you really mean it. ...2022-07-2121 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastTELL!What do you do when there is a teacher at school making you feel uncomfortable? Hear the story of a group of brave middle schoolers, what they did, and what happened next. Learn action steps to take - for both kids and the adults who love them. What do you do when concerns arise whether at school, in a religious community, on sports teams, with neighbors, friends, or even family. CONTENT WARNING - This is a story about middle schoolers, so, trusted adults, listen first or at least be present and listen with your kiddo. My...2022-06-2322 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaCoercion’s Many Faces - An Interview with Justine Halliwill from the University of Oregon!What is coercion as it relates to sexual assault? What does it look like, sound like, feel like? How do we build resilience to it? What are tools we can add to our toolkit to deal with coercion when we feel it is happening to us? Luckily for us, in this episode, we are joined by Justine Halliwill from the University of Oregon where she teaches self-defense. Join us for part one of this two-part series as we take a look at this manipulative ploy which is so nuanced and important to understand! Special thanks t...2022-06-151h 04

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaQuick Update for my ListenersHere's a quick update to let you know what's going on. I've missed you! Also... Join “The Empowerment Project” Group on Facebook. For everyone’s safety, please know that if you don’t answer the questions, we will not accept you into the group. TELL ME YOUR STORY! Connect with Silvia: www.nagacommunity.com/contact Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://nagacommunity.com/product/support-the-empowerment-podcast-by-naga/ Thank you! #the...2022-05-1104 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastStanding Up to a BullyHow does it feel to be threatened by a bully at school? How can kids power up and respond? What works for kids and what support can parents provide? How can schools respond in a way that is safe, effective and fair? Join this age-appropriate conversation with Emilia, daughter of host Silvia Smart, and find out what happened when a school bully tried to intimidate her in fourth grade. What did she do when he pulled out a pair of scissors and threatened her? How did it feel, at 10 years old, to find herself in that vulnerable...2022-01-0836 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastYour Body is Your First Line of Defense!Our bodies are designed to warn us when something is wrong. Learn about your amazing alarm system and find out how to pay attention when your body is talking to you! Listen to Silvia’s story which illustrates this concept, find out what happened, and learn ways to practice. This is one of the most important tools in your self-defense toolkit! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://nagacommunity.com/product/support-the-empowerment-podcast-by-naga/...2021-12-2823 min

The Power Up Kids Self Defense PodcastWelcome to The Power Up Kids Self Defense Podcast!Welcome to Episode #1 of The Power Up Kids Self Defense Podcast! Meet your teacher and host, Silvia Smart. Find out what we’re going to learn and how this podcast is going to unfold. Get to know and understand some of the basic concepts so we can all be on the same page. This is exciting! So happy you are here! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://naga...2021-11-0721 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaBoundaries!Boundaries are fundamental to our emotional, mental, spiritual and physical health and safety. Join host Silvia Smart and THRIVE – with a little help from your boundaries! Find out: What is a boundary? How do boundaries make us safer? What other reasons make them important? What does a boundary have to do with empowerment self-defense? How do you know where yours begin and end? How do you set a boundary? How do you make your boundaries known and how do you enforce them? This is the good stuff! Enjoy! Special thanks to my...2021-10-1829 min

May Contain WineEpisode 12: The Empowerment Project with Dr.Shar Rai and Andrea BoscoDr. Shar and Andrea are the founders of The Empowerment Project, an organization focused on helping individuals explore and ignite transformation in our daily lives and the lives of others by mastering our physical, mental and emotional states. They talk to us about how they came together to explore the importance of mindfulness and how they shifted their career paths to create this company. If you want to learn more about their work you can find them at theempowermentproject.thinkific.com and on Instagram @the_empowerment_project2 2021-09-0700 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaEmpowerment Self Defense Works! An Interview with U of O’s Jocelyn HollanderEmpowerment Self Defense really works! Find out how Jocelyn Hollander’s research at the University of Oregon is proving this – and so much more! ESD training works not just to keep you safer, though it does that REALLY WELL! It also has positive impacts that reach far beyond your class. Participants report being empowered in a variety of different areas of their personal and professional lives. Here’s proof that Empowerment Self Defense keeps participants safer and changes lives and the balance of power. Join me and my guest, Jocelyn Hollander as we discuss her resear...2021-08-1829 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaWhy in the World is There Resistance to Empowerment Self Defense Training?Empowerment Self Defense challenges the status quo, the balance of power, and unconscious biases. It challenges myths and attitudes, cultural norms, and beliefs. It gives participants agency and tools to question power dynamics in society, but also in their intimate relationships. Because of this, and myriad other reasons as well, there is a great deal of resistance on the part of both individuals and institutions to taking and offering Empowerment Self Defense Programs. Join me and my guest, Jocelyn Hollander as we dissect and pull apart the various hurdles and obstacles people and institutions raise as reasons...2021-08-0439 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaAriel Estrada: Finding Empowerment Through Creativity, Artistry and Self DefenseMeet Ariel Estrada, an actor, singer, playwright, arts advocate, director, and producer living in New York City. Ariel’s trajectory, his journey through early childhood challenges, and experiences of racism and abuse as an adult have given him a unique perspective on healing and empowerment. One of many cool things about Ariel? He uses his artistry and talent to create healing for himself and others. He is the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of Leviathan Lab and wrote his one-man show, “Full Contact”: “What does it mean to have a body? Ariel Estrada investigates his experience...2021-07-181h 11

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaClara Porter: Empowerment Self Defense as a Means to Healing from TraumaMy guest, Clara Porter, is a one-of-a-kind human being. Clara holds a Master of Social Work Degree and is the director of Prevention. Action. Change. In Maine. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Clara is a nationally certified instructor in Empowerment Self Defense. She is also certified through the Center for Anti-Violence Education. Clara has worked as an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at the University of New England. She was the Coordinator of Interpersonal Violence Prevention at the University of Southern Maine and was the Executive Director at the Sexual Assault S...2021-07-0439 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaInterview with Wim Wetzel, author of ”Surviving Death By A Thousand Cuts”Meet Wim Wetzel, author of “Surviving Death By A Thousand Cuts”. There are many ways to overcome tough times and trauma. In his book, Wim describes what it was like growing up as the oldest child in a fascinating yet challenging family dynamic. War, immigration to the US, a family Martial Arts school, discipline beyond the pale and more wartime service, provide a backdrop to Wim’s journey of healing and redemption. Host, Silvia Smart reads excerpts from the book and finds out from Wim how “don’t give up ever, no matter what life throws at you” has become his m...2021-05-2231 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaJanessa Jaye Chamgagne - StealthingMy guest in this episode is Janessa Jaye Champagne, a Drag Queen living in North Dakota. Janessa is going to introduce us to “stealthing”, through their own experience of it. We’ll find out what it means and how it works. And, as always, you’ll find links in the episode description & on The Empowerment Project Community, our Facebook Group to resources and more information. Mature content. Janessa’s Blog, "Well, Actually": http://www.janessajaye.com/well-actually/ Janessa’s YouTubeChannel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiuVjApfqNe3HAF29FksnuA/videos Janessa’s Podcasts on SoundC...2021-05-0744 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaActive Shooter Survival TrainingFrom Columbine to Sandy Hook and Atlanta to Boulder, these shootings are on the rise and leave us feeling anguished and terrified. Talking about mass shootings and training for such a situation, one of the worst-case scenarios imaginable, is important because knowing what to do and making fast decisions save lives. For Active Shooter Survival Trainings on Zoom: https://nagacommunity.com/active-shooter-training/ FBI Information: https://youtu.be/55v7fP5nn9c Stop the Bleed: https://www.stopthebleed.org/ #nagacommunity #theempowermentpodcastbynaga #activeshootertraining Special thanks to my producer/editor, H...2021-04-2156 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaFrom Incest to EmpowermentJoin host, Silvia Smart, and her guest, Julie Belew! Julie’s empowerment journey finds her currently investigating how law enforcement in her town responds to rape survivors. She discovered her unique voice and perspective in “Rape, the Podcast”, a labor of love. Starting with an experience of incest at the young age of seven, moving through motherhood, and into a deep conviction to make the world a better place, you’ll love getting to know Julie! Where to find Julie Belew, her podcast, and her editing business: www.rapethepodcast.com @rapethepodcast www.chickedits.com ...2021-04-0939 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaPam & Abigail Courageous Survivors, Part 3 of 3This is the third in a three-part series. In Episode 19 we met Pam and heard how she survived a dangerous domestic relationship and learned about her frightening and powerful escape. In Episode 20 we got to know Abigail, who married the same abuser a few years after Pam left him. Today, in Part Three, Pam and Abigail come together to discuss what they’ve learned, legal issues they’ve faced, how they’ve supported one another, how far they have come, what friends and family can do to support a loved one in an abusive relationship and so much more. Join u...2021-03-221h 00

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaAbigail, Domestic Violence Survivor, Part 2 of 3Meet Abigail and hear her story of bravery and resilience. This is the second of a three-part series. In the last episode, Part One (Episode #19), we met Pam, who shared how she was manipulated, groomed, and finally escaped with her small child. In this episode, Part Two, we meet Abigail, who married the same abuser a few years later. Abigail’s story shows how the perpetrator used similar ploys and strategies on both women but evolved to an even greater level of abuse over time. With Abigail, for example, he controlled and manipulated a false nar...2021-03-0440 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaPam, Domestic Violence Survivor, Part 1 of 3Meet Pam and hear her story as she shares with us what happened, how she was manipulated, groomed, and tricked into staying. She’s going to point out red flags that popped up along the way, and explain how her awareness grew. We’ll find out what made her finally decide to leave and we’ll get to hear the story of her dangerous and powerful escape. This is the first of a three-part series. In Part Two, we’ll meet Abigail, who married the same abuser a few years after Pam left him. In Part Three, Pam and...2021-02-231h 02

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaFrom Student to Empowerment Self-defense InstructorJoin host, Silvia Smart and her guest, Adriana Li! Get to know Adriana and find out about her Empowerment Self Defense journey. She started off as a student at Impact Boston and has, over the past three years, become an ESD Instructor there. We’ll discover what inspires Adriana and we’ll spend time talking about issues and experiences that are particular to People of Color within the broad framework of the empowerment self-defense movement. @NagaMartialArts @ImpactBoston http://impactboston.org/, https://nagacommunity.com/ Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Suppor...2021-01-3128 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaNo More Victim Blaming!Join host Silvia Smart and guest, Katherine White, as they discuss “Victim Blaming” and why we don’t do it! We’ll talk about what it is, how it came about, why it’s so awful, and how it perpetuates the shame cycle relative to sexual assault and violence. Free yourself of blame, release the weight of judgment and place the blame squarely where it belongs: on the perpetrator. “No more victim-blaming” is a paradigm-shifting concept taught in Empowerment Self Defense classes. Join us for this important conversation! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson 2021-01-2333 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaInterview with Martha Thompson: The Empowerment Self Defense ModelWhat’s the difference between EMPOWERMENT Self Defense and other schools of self-defense? Join host, Silvia Smart, as she speaks with Martha Thompson, Senior Lead Instructor at Impact Chicago for over 30 years, academic and current NWMAF Self Defense Coordinator. They explore what puts the “empowerment” into the Empowerment self-defense model and what makes it different from self-defense courses that don’t make that distinction. Find out how ESD responds to social change movements and what has driven Martha to dedicate her life to this work! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Supp...2021-01-0954 min

EmpowerographyDr. Shar Rai and Andrea Bosco S01 EPS 89In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guests are Dr Shar Rai and Andrea Bosco. Dr. Shar Rai, BA Psych, is a practicing Chiropractor in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and a graduate of the psychology program at Queen’s University in 1995 and the National College of Chiropractic in 1999. Andrea Bosco, RYT, BA, is a mindfulness expert and a Certified Yoga Instructor. After 11 years as a marketing professional, Andrea relaunched her career into the wellness field. She is the owner of Gateway Yoga and runs classes, workshops and retreats throughout the Greater Toronto Area in schools and workplaces. Dr. Sh...2020-12-241h 15

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaInterview with Jennifer Hirsch, co-author of ”Sexual Citizens”Join host Silvia Smart as she interviews Jennifer Hirsch, Professor of Socio-Medical Sciences at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health and co-author of “Sexual Citizens: A Landmark Study of Sex, Power and Assault on Campus” published by WW Norton. Why are college campuses such incredibly ripe environments for sexual assault? How could institutions, organizations, families, and individuals use the wealth of information in this landmark study to prevent the so-called "Red-Zone" and create campuses where students are able to be both autonomous and safe? This is a paradigm-shifting book. Listen up, read the book, then let's get out and ma...2020-12-2346 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaInterview with Py BatemanJoin host Silvia Smart as we spend some time with Py Bateman! Py is one of the original founders of what has become the Empowerment Self Defense Movement. When Py began training Karate, she was one of only a very small handful of women in the martial arts. Py was the founder of the Feminist Karate Union in Seattle, which is still going strong today. Py was Chief Instructor there from 1971 through 1984. Back in 1978, Py published “Fear Into Anger: A Manual of Self Defense for Women” which you can still buy on Amazon. There was even a song written abou...2020-12-101h 23

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaDomestic Violence Part 3In part three of this series on domestic violence, we continue to look at behaviors of an abusive person along with warning signs and red flags. We talk about indicators of an unhealthy, potentially dangerous relationship. As a balance to that, we think through a few guideposts pointing the way to a healthy relationship. It’s a lot to listen to and think about, so remember to breathe! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart 2020-11-2141 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaDomestic Violence Part 2In part two of this series on domestic violence, we look at some of the behaviors of an abusive person. We get specific about warning signs, signals, and “red flags”. By now you know my philosophy, which is that the more you know, the safer you are. In that spirit, we're going to dig around some unhealthy behaviors and start to pull them apart. It’s a lot to listen to and think about, so remember to breathe! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me...2020-11-1433 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaDomestic Violence Part 1In this episode, we’re going to look at the basic facts and statistics of Domestic Violence – sometimes called Intimate Partner Violence - to see how sexual assault and violence in relationships affect various populations. We’ll also take a look at the continuum of sexual assault but through this particular lens. Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://nagacommunity.com/product/support-the-empowerment-podcast-by-naga/ Thank you! Join “...2020-10-2327 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaPlanning and PreparationLearn the secret code that unlocks your empowerment! Find out why a good self-defense class can make you more confident, stronger, and freer. In this episode, we start to pick apart the differences between empowerment self-defense programs and other, frankly, not-so-empowering self-defense classes. Our stories and focus are all about preparation and planning, and how a few simple game plans can boost your safety exponentially so you can live your life to the fullest and thrive! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me...2020-10-1634 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaVerbal Self DefenseIn this episode we talk about the actual words we use and how we can create safety through their application as a self-defense tool. Of all the tools, the voice and our verbal self-defense can go the farthest to prevent unwanted attention and situations. As with all of empowerment self-defense, we’re also going to look at the multitude of ways words can impact the quality of our lives and the way we walk through the world, which keeps us safer. I’ll give you examples, stories to illustrate the strategies and solid suggestions for practicing so you can get...2020-09-2442 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaYour VOICE – One of the Most Powerful Tools in Your Self-defense Toolkit!In this episode, we’re going to talk about VOICE! We’ll be talking about HOW we use this important and powerful body weapon - in daily life and in our self-defense. We are going to set ourselves up to use it consciously as a self-defense tool, probably one of the most important tools in our toolkit! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://nagacommunity.com/product/support-the-empowerment-podcast-by-naga/ ...2020-09-1749 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaCollege Edition Part Two -Marti McCaleb InterviewMeet Marti McCaleb, the Civil Rights and Sexual Assault Coordinator at Middlebury College in Vermont. Her background as a sexual violence survivor, a victim's advocate, a lawyer, and a martial artist make her uniquely qualified for this position! Listen in as we discuss the projects she's working on and the successes she's having. Get excellent advice about how to be a good friend to someone who's experienced sexual assault. Find out how best to advocate for safer and more responsive and supportive college campuses. And finally, a plug for more empowerment self-defense classes on college and university campuses around...2020-08-2944 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaBody Weapons and Primary TargetsIf and when you decide to initiate a physical fighting response get to know and start to think about the parts of your body you can hit with. Learn about the primary targets and why they are important. If you’ve already taken an empowerment self-defense class, consider this some good review. If you haven’t taken an empowerment self-defense class yet, get yourself to one, but use this episode as your sneak preview! Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee...2020-08-2153 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaThe College EditionIf you ae heading off to college or leaving home for the first time as a young adult, this episode is for you. Likewise, if you love a young adult who is spreading their wings and heading out into the world to find adventure, take time to listen and share with them what you learn. Sexual Assault and Dating Violence are huge problems on college campuses and as young adults leave home for the first time. In this episode, which is chock full of information, find out what is really happening and why. Learn simple tools to stay safe...2020-08-1549 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaTrusting Your Body - Your First Line of DefenseIn this episode, we are talking about body awareness, trusting yourself and your body, and building that trust. Intuition is our first line of defense! We’ll talk about how you can tell when something’s not right. How you can tell when someone is testing you or when you are being manipulated and how you can tell when some situation or some person is “off” or creepy or plain ‘ole not safe. Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www...2020-08-0238 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaThe Testing ProcessIn this episode, we’re going to talk about the Testing Process which is the way perpetrators decide who they are going to choose to assault. This is important because the more we know about how sexual assault and violence works, the safer we are. Period. Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this important work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://nagacommunity.com/product/support-the-empowerment-podcast-by-naga/ Thank you! Join “The Empowerment Project” Group on Faceb...2020-07-2335 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaThe Continuum of Sexual Assault and ViolenceIn this episode, join host Silvia Smart to look at the Continuum of Sexual Assault and Violence. Using this continuum is a way of calling out perpetrator behaviors, identifying them, breaking them down and picking them apart on a scale of intensity. This will give us a common language and a vocabulary during our time together. The continuum is important because, during all our episodes, we’ll be looking at various scenarios and hearing lots of success stories. We can start to place them on this spectrum and see how and where they land. As we build up...2020-07-1625 min

The Empowerment Podcast By NagaWelcome! Introduction and Getting on the Same PageIn this introduction, meet host, Silvia Smart as she lays down some basic concepts about self-defense, how it works and what you can expect from this podcast series. Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson Support this work: Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silviasmart Donate through my website: https://nagacommunity.com/product/support-the-empowerment-podcast-by-naga/ Thank you! Join “The Empowerment Project” Group on Facebook. For everyone's safety, please know that if you don’t answer the questions, we will not accept...2020-07-1025 min