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Monday Morning Motivation with Kim

Monday Morning Motivation with Kim

By Kim Bowser

Stories for all related to Jiu Jitsu and life from a Mom of 4. Training, Teaching, Competing and more
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55: Don't let your competitiveness be the thief of your own growth in Jiu Jitsu

Monday Morning Motivation with KimJan 24, 2022

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Oh Shiny Syndrome

Oh Shiny Syndrome

This episode talks about about how to be stronger than your distractions and/or Procrastination and take your focus to the next level!

Jun 13, 202216:03
Overcoming Obstacles

Overcoming Obstacles

This episode I talk about overcoming obstacles to reach your full potential and how I was able to keep pushing forward to win my first pans at black belt after my elbow dislocation

May 16, 202231:06
59: Mental Toughness

59: Mental Toughness

What exactly is mental toughness? How do you develop it? And how does this relate to your goals?  Listen to this episode to find out!

Apr 04, 202214:30
58: Grow your Bamboo Tree

58: Grow your Bamboo Tree

This episode talks about the years of work that has to be down to grow strong roots and even when you don't see or feel the growth, that it is happening. A message of motivation to help if you are feeling discouraged, frustrated or impatient. 

Mar 21, 202211:40
57: Identity

57: Identity

This episode talks about discovering your identity and tips on how to make sure your identity is not linked to performance. 

Feb 28, 202221:15
56: The Performance Formula

56: The Performance Formula

This episode talks about the three factors that go into performing and how you can take your performance to the next level!

Feb 07, 202220:53
55: Don't let your competitiveness be the thief of your own growth in Jiu Jitsu

55: Don't let your competitiveness be the thief of your own growth in Jiu Jitsu

Having a healthy level of competitiveness can be good, however when you let your teammates and training partners become your competition, not only can it have detrimental effect on your training relationships, but your own growth. Listen to this episode for some great content to help change your mindset and ensure your natural competitiveness doesn't get in the way of maximizing your training. 

Jan 24, 202225:57
54: New Years Reflections

54: New Years Reflections

This episode talks about the new year as a time to reflect on your past year's goals, setting new ones and tips on how to use goals and reflections to give you direction and help you get more things done!

Jan 03, 202220:25
53: Don't fight the person, fight the technique

53: Don't fight the person, fight the technique

This episode talks about how to overcome trying to go toe to toe with someone that is stronger than you and how the technique of Jiu Jitsu will always help you to win

Dec 06, 202110:57
52: Team Mates

52: Team Mates

In this episode I talk about the importance of team mates and some simple way to be a ensure you are a good one

Nov 08, 202115:10
51: 5 Tips for Beginners with special Guest JP Garcia

51: 5 Tips for Beginners with special Guest JP Garcia

In this fun episode myself and Jp discuss the 5 tips we each have for beginners to Jiu Jitsu. Take a listen to this fun and helpful episode!

Oct 18, 202140:53
50: 3 Tips to increase your productivity ON and OFF the mat

50: 3 Tips to increase your productivity ON and OFF the mat

This episode talks about 3 ways you can improve your productivity TODAY!

Sep 20, 202125:34
49: Learn to Win

49: Learn to Win

This episode talks about strategies to help you in your training and to learn to win in the competition setting.

Sep 07, 202120:44
48: The positive effects Jiu Jitsu has on body image

48: The positive effects Jiu Jitsu has on body image

This episode talks about my personal struggle with body image over the years and how jiu jitsu helped me embrace that strong is beautiful and my worth is not determined by my outside appearance. Check out this episode....it's full of vulnerability. 

Aug 09, 202127:02
47: Black Belt Mindset

47: Black Belt Mindset

This episode talks about the importance of training your mind, same as you train you body to improve your mental strength and preform at your peak!

Jul 26, 202125:01
46: Get comfortable being uncomfortable

46: Get comfortable being uncomfortable

This episode talks about the importance of learning to embrace discomfort for you to grow and reach your full potential

Jul 12, 202125:20
45: 10 Way Jiu Jitsu has impacted my life

45: 10 Way Jiu Jitsu has impacted my life

This episode talks about the 10 ways Jiu Jitsu has impacted my life. 

Jun 28, 202128:34
44: Submission High

44: Submission High

This episode talks about that amazing feeling you get when you hit your first submission, how to keep the feeling going and how to use it for your benefit!

Jun 14, 202111:29
43: The Compound Effect

43: The Compound Effect

In this episode I talk about the compound effect. We often think that small and insignificant everyday life decisions will not make a big impact; however,  a steady long-term committed plan will be much more fruitful because of the compound effect that fast immediate results that you do not upkeep. 

Jun 07, 202116:34
42: Focus

42: Focus

This episode talks about the importance of staying focused along your journey in Jiu Jitsu. 

May 24, 202124:55
41: Black Belt Symbolism

41: Black Belt Symbolism

What does a black belt mean?  This episode talks about the symbolizes behind the black belt, the mentality behind becoming one and the importance of perseverance.

May 17, 202116:19
40: Find your WHY

40: Find your WHY

Find your WHY, Find your purpose, find your passion

May 10, 202116:52
39: You will only achieve what you think you will achieve

39: You will only achieve what you think you will achieve

This episode I talk about competition mindset and 3 rules you need to build mental toughness

May 03, 202116:38
38: Chat With JP Garcia

38: Chat With JP Garcia

Special Guest JP Garcia joins the podcast to share his 25 year journey in Jiu Jitsu beginning in Ecuador, his continual strive to seek Jiu Jitsu, reach his black belt and open his own school. He talks about the most important lesson the mats has taught him, dealing with a major injury and his personal goals as an instructor. 

Apr 26, 202101:02:18
37: You Can't wish it away

37: You Can't wish it away

This Episode talks about my experience having 2 Type 1 diabetic kids and how the struggles teach you to handle things better. Most people wish things to be easy and often quit when things get hard. It doesn’t get easier, you just get better at dealing with it, so it seems easier.

Apr 12, 202125:37
36: Importance of Warm Ups

36: Importance of Warm Ups

This episode touches on the importance of warms up, physically and mentally. 

Apr 05, 202113:50
35: Strength

35: Strength

Find your strength to navigate the mats and life. Jiu Jitsu will help you to find and develop the valuable skill of mental strength. 

Mar 29, 202112:38
34: Breaking Down Jiu Jitsu

34: Breaking Down Jiu Jitsu

This episode talks about the main positions, concepts and points involved in Jiu Jitsu. 

Mar 22, 202117:14
33: 5 Components you NEED in your Jiu Jitsu Journey

33: 5 Components you NEED in your Jiu Jitsu Journey

This episode talks about the 5 different types of training you need, the importance of each and how to balance you training with these components.

Mar 15, 202120:34
32: Bad Days

32: Bad Days

How to overcome you bad days

Mar 08, 202116:03
31: Don’t let life pass you by…….find your discipline

31: Don’t let life pass you by…….find your discipline

This episode talks about how to be a doer not just a sayer and the importance of discipline to accomplish thing in your life

Mar 01, 202111:27
30: Injury Prevntion

30: Injury Prevntion

Being Injured and not being able to train is the worst! This podcast covers tips to minimize your injuries and do your part in preventing them!

Feb 21, 202123:10
29: Talking Jiu Jitsu with Anna Hyvarinen
Feb 15, 202101:08:11
28: Three Stages towards your Black Belt

28: Three Stages towards your Black Belt

The Journey to Black Belt can seem so long and difficult to know what to focus on when and feel like you are progressing. Listen to this episode to get an idea of what the 3 stages on the way to your black belt look like. 

Feb 08, 202114:58
27: Special Guest Devin Moreno

27: Special Guest Devin Moreno

Special Guest Devin Moreno and tackle subjects like training with the opposite gender, belt intimidation and ego in Jiu Jitsu

Feb 01, 202152:50
26: Blue Belt, Now what?

26: Blue Belt, Now what?

This episode talks about feelings, struggles and path to overcome those blue belt blues. 

Jan 25, 202134:24
25: Goals

25: Goals

This Episode talks about goal setting, different areas of yoru life to set goals for. Whether you goals are things you want to improve or achieve. Learn  7 steps to take your goals from things you SAY, to things you actually DO!

Jan 18, 202119:24
24: Q & A Part 3

24: Q & A Part 3

Tune if for Part 3 of the Q & A.  Common questions answered including how to mentally push through exhaustion and continue training while injured. 

Jan 11, 202130:16
23: Black Belt Competition Debut

23: Black Belt Competition Debut

This episode talks about my black belt competition Debut at the IBJJF World Masters and honing your techniques to work on everyone now just the newer people. 

Jan 04, 202120:43
22: Blast From the Past

22: Blast From the Past

This week tune in and listen to a podcast from a few years ago when I was a purple belt and was a guest on BJJ Brick podcast! Enjoy

Dec 29, 202001:27:58
21: Q & A Part 2

21: Q & A Part 2

You guys ASKED! Here are the answers to YOUR Questions! Lots of information about competition in this one! Check it out!

Dec 21, 202026:11
20: Q & A Part 1

20: Q & A Part 1

You asked them, I am answering them. Tune in and listen to some common questions people have in regards to their journey on the mats. Who knows, maybe you have the same one!

Dec 14, 202031:07
19: Becoming a Black Belt

19: Becoming a Black Belt

Find out what 3 characteristics I developed along my journey to black belt.

Dec 07, 202012:23
18: Recovery

18: Recovery

Jiu Jitsu is a full body workout. This episode gives tips to help with your recovery and help you achieve optimal performance

Nov 30, 202014:15
17: No bragging when you win, no pouting when you loose

17: No bragging when you win, no pouting when you loose

Respect and keeping the integrity of the training environment are really important. This podcast talks about how bragging or pouting during training can jeopardize your training relationships.

Nov 23, 202025:02
16: Graduation System and Promotions in BJJ

16: Graduation System and Promotions in BJJ

This episode talks about both the Adult and Kids graduations system and the things that go into promotions in your Jiu Jitsu journey

Nov 16, 202019:40
15: Mindset

15: Mindset

Mindset is so important. Learn an easy strategy to help you navigate the storms that come your way, both on and off the mat!

Nov 09, 202008:12
14: BJJ Lifestyle & Food

14: BJJ Lifestyle & Food

You often hear people talk about the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle. Eating to promote maximum energy while training and the ability to recover quickly is part of that lifestyle. This episode covers tip to find balance in your diet and eating well for life

Nov 02, 202020:03
13: 3 Secrets to elevate your success in Jiu Jitsu

13: 3 Secrets to elevate your success in Jiu Jitsu

Listen to this episode to find some secrets to helping you find success on the mats!

Oct 26, 202017:51
12: Stories of why I started training and Competitions Experiences

12: Stories of why I started training and Competitions Experiences

This episode Features a special guest and  we chat about How I started Jiu Jitsu, competitions and more. 

Oct 19, 202022:60