The Alchemize Podcast

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Kristina Barlaan.   Kristina is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Caio Terra, having  also trained extensively with Gustavo Dantas. Widely regarded as one of  her generation’s main light-featherweight BJJ competitors, Barlaan’s  reputation was earned through important wins in some of the sport’s  prime tournaments, particularly in the International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu  Federation (IBJJF) circuit,where she won Asian, European and Pan  American titles.     In this episode we get into the power of vulnerability, Kristina's  journey with mental health and personal growth, as well as her jiu jitsu  journey.    For more about Alchemize  IG @alchemizefightwear  www.alchemizefightwear.com    For more about Kristina IG @kbjiujitsu

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Dominyka  Obelenyte.  Dominyka Obelenyte is a lithuanian born, Brazilian jiu jitsu  black belt under Marcelo Garcia who belongs to the first generation of  high end athletes developed by the legendary 4x ADCC champion, being  also his first female black belt. Regarded as a true grappling  phenomenon since her early teens Dominyka Obelenyte proved her star  quality by consistently winning at the highest level of the sport, being  one of the youngest ever world champions in an adult division (14 years  of age), a deed only surpassed by Luzia Fernandes.   In this conversation Dominyka and I really get into her jiu jitsu  journey, her awesome writing, competition, and her Lithuanian Heritage.   I hope you enjoy!   

Links  www.alchemizefightwear.com  IG @alchemizefightwear    Dominkya  IG @domdabomburmom

Melissa Lohsen is a black belt, owner of Dark Wolf MMA, and the founder of Pretty Dangerous a women's BJJ open mat.

On this episode of the podcast I am sitting down with Miyo Strong aka Utah-Jits-Mama! 

You guys are in for a treat, this woman is awesome! We talked about everything from how she came back to jiu jitsu after a 15 year break, competition, healthy gym environments, her work with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, Motherhood and More! Miyo is such an amazing example of strength, empowerment, & fierce femininty!  I hope you enjoy! 

For more about Miyo visit her instagram @utahjitsmama 

For more about the Elizabeth Smart Foundation/Smart Defense https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/ 

This episode of the podcast is a  little bit different! Today Kate Christofano (head of social media)  interviewed Maya Nazareth (Alchemize Founder) about her jiu jitsu  journey and why she started this company.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Why Maya started Alchemize
• How jiu jitsu changed her life
• Discovering the fierce female inside you
• Learning how to learn from jiu jitsu
• The doing bias
• The future of Alchemize

We hope you enjoy!

On this episode, I am sitting down with Jennifer Gay.  Jenn is a a black belt instructor at Redline Jiu jitsu and the founder of SheJitsu.   A venture that aims to empower women on an off the mat with many trauma-informed courses that help women learn situational awareness, mindfulness techniques to heal trauma, and self-defense. Jenn is also a co-owner of Redline Jiu Jitsu and Green Unicorn Cannabis.  

In this conversation, we explored:

• What jiu jitsu has to offer trauma survivors and those that struggle with mental health
• The balance of work and play
• Jenn's own story recovering from trauma and the role jiu jitsu played in it
• What coaches and teammates can do when they are approached by someone who is triggered while training
• How to identify predatory behavior
• Her awesome work with shejitsu

To me, this conversation is a perfect example of why I started this podcast.  I want to have conversations like this, topics that aren't being talked about very much in the jiu jitsu space, that bring real value to women. We are talking about domestic violence and sexual assualt in this podcast, so I just want to remind you to take care of yourself.  I know these topics intimately effect so many women in our community.  

For more info about Jenn and her work with Shejitsu:

Follow @shejitsu @jitsujitsujenn

Website www.shejitsu.com 

On this episode, I am sitting down with Coach Christina Marie.  Christina is a mobility specialist who helps people become the healthiest human and mover they can be .  She's also a jiu jitsu brown belt and a huge advocate for strong fierce femininity.   I loved this conversation! Christina shared so much wisdom about joint health and mobility.  How you continue to move how you want to move for life.  That chronic joint pain isn't just a reality of aging or training that we just have to accept.   She also shared alot about how she got into mobility work and jiu jitsu!  I left this conversation feeling so inspired and I think you will too.  Just to let you know, we had a couple of hiccups recording this podcast with connection cutting out but it doesn't interfere with the conversation very much.   Anyway without further ado, let's get into it!

On this episode, I am sitting down with Nattie Boss.  Nattie is a nutritionist who helps women optimize energy, recovery, endurance + performance using science.  She's also a judo and jiu jitsu brown belt, a breathwork facilitator, and a business woman. In this podcast we explored everything from nutrition fundamentals, to the psychology of nutrition, to eating disorders, to how our menstrual cycles effect our training. This podcast is a wide ranging conversation full of amazing tactics you can use to optimize your life and nutrition.   

You can find Nattie on instagram @nattiebossrd or on her website www.bodybyboss.com

She also has an awesome online women's community that can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1957339657902624/ or search Women's Grappling Society For Optimizing Nutrition, Recovery + Performance on facebook.