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187: Rebecca Anuwen on Reclaiming the Magick Within You
Do you ever feel disconnected from your gifts and the things that truly light you up? Rebecca Anuwen, Host of A Pinch of Magick podcast is here discussing the importance of self-expression and creating something that you love. Rebecca shares how she connects with her intuition and trusts her instincts. We also talk about how she has used podcasting to build a community and unique ways she has been engaging with her audience.
186: Mel Robbins Taught Me This About Podcasting
In addition to giving me tools and practices to living a better life, Mel Robbins is also teaching me about making better podcasts, videos, and social media posts. I’m going to share some practices and tips I’ve picked up from studying her podcast, YouTube channel and Instagram. Who is doing work that inspires you? Who is doing what you want to do? Have you taken the time to actually study what they are doing and how they’re doing it?
185: Why Haven't You Done the Thing You Keep Saying You Want To Do?
Why haven't you done the thing you keep saying that you want to do - start the podcast, write the book, create a course, or make YouTube videos? Whatever your thing is - why haven't you done it? What obstacles or issues keep getting in your way? This episode is inspired by two books I'm currently reading: 1. The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday 2.
184: Are You Hanging on to What's Holding You Back?
Are you holding yourself back by just hanging on? I had this epiphany during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class a few weeks ago. The Universe loves to get my attention while I'm training to drop in a bit of clarity for my life. You'll also get to hear my favorite quote from Thelma and Louise. Download Your Ultimate Guide to My Favorite Podcasting Tools and Resources Visit The Brassy Broadcasting Company Channel on Apple Podcasts for more shows from Jen
183: Liar Liar Pants on Fre
What do you do when you realize you've been lying to yourself? When you're lying to yourself about the little things, how can you trust yourself when it comes time to take the big actions that help you reach big goals and bring big dreams to life? It's time to start telling the truth. Download Your Ultimate Guide to My Favorite Podcasting Tools and Resources Visit The Brassy Broadcasting Company Channel on Apple Podcasts for more shows from Jen
182:The Brassy Broadcast is Back
Welcome to the latest incarnation of The Brassy Broadcast. The podcast that has taken long periods of rest and has served a variety of purposes since it launched in 2014. I'm Jen Edds, The Head Broad in Charge at The Brassy Broadcasting Company and this is my podcast. There are a few definitions of brassy when you look them up online. Most definitions paint “brassy” in a negative light of being harsh, loud, tasteless, showy, or resembling brass in color.
The Louisville Adventure - Angel's Envy, a Ghost Walk, and Perryville Battlefield
We road-tripped to Louisville, Ky, in this latest Brassy Roadcast adventure. Highlights included a bourbon tasting at the Angel's Envy distillery, a guided ghost walk through Old Louisville, shopping, and dinner at La Bodeguita de Mima. As always, there was a little drama along the way. Download Your Ultimate Guide to My Favorite Podcasting Tools and Resources Visit The Brassy Broadcasting Company Channel on Apple Podcasts for more shows from Jen
Life is messy. How do you keep from bringing your mess onto the mat when it's time to do jiu-jitsu? Does jiu-jitsu shift your attitude and help you stop acting like a cranky little troll? These are the burning questions we are exploring in this week's episode. We've also made a Spotify playlist with some of our favorite mood-altering songs. New to the Podcast?
132: Competing at Blue Belt for the First Time and Jiu Jitsu Camp in Costa Rica
What's it like competing as a Brazilian Jiu-JItsu blue belt for the first time? How was the first Roll Model Grappling Camp in Costa Rica? This episode is all about first times in our Jiu-Jitsu adventures. New to the Podcast?
180: The Crystal River Adventure Pt 2
Here's more from our adventures in Crystal River, FL, and the long ride home. We went kayaking in search of manatees and other wildlife. Beth looks at E-Bikes and then we head back to the beach for the sunset.
179: Roadtrip to The Villages and Crystal River Pt 1
We are on the road again! This time we are road-tripping from Indianapolis down to The Villages, FL, with a couple of stops along the way. We leave The Villages to head to Crystal River, FL for the second part of our adventure.
131: Whats Up in February
A short update on what's happening on the podcast during February and what to expect in March. New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi on Audible Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
Atomic Habits and Jiu Jitsu
How do your habits affect your Jiu-Jitsu? We've read James Clear's book Atomic Habits and we're looking at how we can apply the lessons to create better habits to improve our Jiu-Jitsu. New to the Podcast?
128: 2022 Jiu Jitsu Game Plans and Goals
Do you have a 2022 game plan for Jiu-Jitsu and life off the mat? Do you stick with setting traditional goals? We are revisiting what we said we wanted to happen this year and checking in to see how we did. We're also talking about plans for 2022 and how we plan to make them happen! New to the Podcast?
127: Emotions and Promotions in Jiu Jitsu - Jen Gets Her Blue Belt
The Jiu-Jitsu emotional rollercoaster. It's a thing. And there are so many emotions that can come up around promotions. It's the joy one minute that is followed by that feeling that you aren't worthy. Or maybe you've just started crying on the mat for any number of reasons, or no reason at all. We've been there and we're talking about it in this episode. We're also celebrating Jen getting her blue belt! New to the Podcast?
178: Adventures in Downton Asheville, the Folk Art Center, and a Walking Ghost Tour
We spent time in the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park getting our stamp and visiting the Folk Art Center. Then we were off to explore downtown Asheville. We ended the day with a walking ghost tour of downtown.
126: Holiday Gift Guide 2021 and AJ on Surgery Recovery
We're sharing small business BJJ Black Friday and Holiday specials, along with gift ideas for the BJJ folks in your life. New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi on Audible Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
125: Systems Checks, Jiu Jitsu Notebooks, and Podcast Confessions
What details are you missing in your Jiu-Jitsu? You know, those tiny details that are the difference in getting the sweep, or actually maintaining side control? AJ is walking us through systems checks and how she organizes her Jiu-Jitsu notes? We also share a couple of podcast confessions. New to the Podcast?
124: Jiu Jitsu Q and A with Listeners from Instagram
We're answering your Jiu-Jitsu questions and so much more in this episode. Thanks to everyone that submitted questions on Instagram! New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi on Audible Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
123: What Makes a Good Kids Jiu-Jitsu Coach and Jen's Big Birthday
In this episode, we’re talking about Jiu-Jitsu at 50, what it takes to be a good kid’s Jiu-Jitsu coach, and Jen’s releasing her debut album! Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
122: What Makes a Good Coach?
What does it take to be a great coach? We are exploring this big question from the perspective of both the coach and the student. New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi on Audible Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
121: 2021 Pans Recap and Thoughts on Participation Medals
AJ is recapping her adventures at Pans and Mighty Models camp. We’ve got a couple of special guests on the episode! New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi on Audible Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
120: Do You Have to Be a Good Person to Be a Black Belt
Do you have to be a good person to be a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu? This is the big question that kicks off our episode this week. New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi on Audible Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
119: The Intersection of Jiu-Jitsu Personality and the Enneagram with Rachel Pritz
How much does our personality impact how we show up on the mat? Is it helping or hurting us? What can we learn about ourselves that will help us show up on the mat? Rachel Pritz is a former nurse and health care executive that is now a certified life coach and enneagram coach. She is answering the questions we have about how our personalities influence how we show up on the mat, as teammates, and coaches.
118: Exploring the Enneagram and Jiu-JItsu
We're exploring the intersection of the enneagram, our jiu-jitsu, and our personality types. Does our personality type impact how we show up in our jiu-jitsu? Can understanding our personalities and learning which areas need development can make our jiu-jitsu better? According to truity.com, the Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions.
117: Unwritten Rules of BJJ
What are the unwritten rules of Brazilian Jiu-JItsu?What do you need to know when you start your Jiu-Jitsu journey? What should you ask when training in a new place? These vary from place to place. If you're not sure what to do or what is expected, ask.
115: This One Time at Roll Model Camp
We are revisiting some of our highlights and takeaways from Roll Model Camp 2021. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
22: Gratitude Practice - Sunday Self Care Series
Today is a great day to be grateful for something. Practicing gratitude can help to start re-wiring your brain for happiness. Share what you're grateful for on Instagram and tag us @BeautyAndTheGiPodcast Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
20: Owning Your Happiness - Sunday Self Care Series
It's easy to let the little things get to us and ruin our day or steal our joy. Recognizing when you've put the power of your happiness in someone else's hands is the first step in getting back. Reclaiming Your Happiness podcast episode from the Brassy Broadcast series Enlightenment in the Modern World with co-host Amy Woodall Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
21: BJJ Training Partners with Phil and Jeff from BJJ Campaign Podcast
Jeff and Phil from the BJJ Campaign podcast join us to co-host this episode all about training partners. Connect with BJJ Campaign Podcast on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
16: Tapping When Training and Competing in BJJ
Did you know AJ can tap dance? Well, that isn’t the tapping we are talking about in this episode. In this episode about tapping: • None Tapping to avoid injury when training for competition • None Tapping or not in competition • None AJ talks about getting choked unconscious during competition KT Tape - for those moments when you didn’t tap Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
26: The First Agreement - Sunday Self Care Series
Jul 21, 2019 Playing “The Game” this month has Jen revisiting The Four Agreements, the book by Don Miguel Ruiz that was written as a practical guide to personal freedom. The first Agreement is “Be impeccable with your word.” This agreement is a good reminder of the power of our words to plant seeds that turn into thoughts that become actions. Just like we are responsible for actions on and off the mat, we need to practice responsibility for the words we use around ourselves and others.
14: Face Mask - Sunday Self Care Series
We want to see your face mask! Instagram or tweet us and use #beautyandthegipod Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
100: Starting a Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Program
How do you start a women’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu program? Should you offer classes for women only? How do you get women to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? How do you build community and support with your team? We are diving into these questions and more in the 100th episode of Beauty and the Gi. Jennifer Risser Guthrie joins us for this discussion. Highlights [1:19] Why do you want to start a women’s team? [1:35] What are the benefits of offering a class for women only?
27: BJJ Goals - 150 Roll Goal with Valarie Garcia
Teammate Valarie Garcia visits the podcast to talk about her goal of getting in 150 rolls during the month of July. Valarie walks us through how she mapped out her goal of initially getting 100 rolls in for the month of July and then bumping it up to 150. We also talk about shifting your mindset around competing at a new belt level when you get promoted shortly before a competition. Valarie also shares the unexpected benefits from working toward the 150 roll goal.
28: Grace - Sunday Self Care Series
You work hard. You train hard. Sometimes things fall through the cracks. Give yourself a little grace today. Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
68: A Mantra for the Week
Feb 2, 2020 I’m competing next weekend. As I was journaling yesterday morning, I came up with my mantra for the week. I AM CONFIDENT IN MY GAME PLAN AND MY ABILITY TO ADAPT. My goal this week is to run my game plan at every opportunity. It will also be on repeat in my head as I drift off to sleep every night. In addition to competing, I also have a lot happening in life off the mat. There are meetings, conversations, client work to be done, and another podcasting workshop to set up.
88: Mean Girls and Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever had to deal with clicky or “mean girls” at your school? Have you ever been a mean girl, or maybe just not been bothered to make an effort? Is she really being mean, or maybe just having a bad day? What is the story you are making up in your head?
37: Advice for New White Belts and When Should You Stop Doing Jiu-Jitsu
Rachel Casias shares advice for new white belts and we discuss age and Jiu-Jitsu. When should you stop doing Jiu-Jitsu? Questions for this episode were recorded live during the Q&A session at the 2019 Roll Model Camp in Indianapolis. Starting Jiu-Jitsu can be overwhelming because there is so much to learn. It can feel even more overwhelming when you don’t start it until later in life.
8: Extreme Grappling Open Recap
Gripping conversations about BJJ that explore the intersection of jiu-jitsu and life on and off the mat. Hosted by AJ Clingerman and Jen Edds.
10: Sauna Time - Sunday Self Care Series
We're sharing Sunday Self Care tips because training is hard and you need to take care of yourself.
112: BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block
BJJ Black Belt and Founder of Conscious Kitchen LLC Sarah Block joins us to talk about eating healthy and jiu-jitsu. Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company
18: Avoiding the Funk
Ringworm, fungus, and staph infections are hazards of BJJ and many full contact sports. There are a number of things you can do to help prevent bringing them home with you and spreading them around. Keeping yourself and your gear clean is your number one defense. Are you washing your gi AND your belt after every class? Do your teammates a solid, don’t be the stinky kid. Wash your stuff. And if you need to give the stinky kid a hint, this is the perfect time to share the Beauty and the Gi podcast.
19: Go Play Outside - Sunday Self Care Series
We were wired to play outside as kids. Somewhere along the way to being grownups, we forgot about the simple joys of just playing outside. It's time to reconnect with our inner kids. Let's bring some playfulness back into our lives. Do you know someone that needs to hear this episode? Share it with them. Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
13: The One Where AJ’s Confidence Was Destroyed and She Almost Quit the BJJ Industry
AJ wasn’t always obsessed with BJJ. In this episode, she talks about when she lost her confidence and almost quit the BJJ industry after her father’s suicide and being bullied as an adult. We discuss why she didn’t quit and the strength and support that got her through it. This week's On and Off the mat tip: Get an accountability buddy. Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
30: Shake it Off and Step Up - Sunday Self Care Series
Building on last week's theme of Grace, AJ shares how her motto of "Shake it off and step up" gets her through life when challenges seem to be piling up. Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
23: The Game - Sunday Self Care Series
Our words matter. AJ explains "The Game" for the July challenge designed to help you choose your words wisely. Use #CanStopCant to play along with us. Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast
89: Resetting Your Jiu-Jitsu Habits
Now is the perfect time to be intentional about practicing good jiu-jitsu training habits as schools and gyms are starting to re-open across the US. We are talking about getting back on the mat together for the first time in a couple of months, what class looks like now, and how we are approaching training.
85: Getting Back to Jiu-Jitsu After the Shutdown
May 13, 2020 What will Jiu-Jitsu class look like as schools start opening back up after shutting down during the pandemic? We talk about changes and guidelines as we prepare to get back to training on the mat. AJ shares what classes will look like at IBJJA and Endurance BJJ in central Indiana. As of right now, it looks like IBJJA and Endurance BJJ will be opening back up on May 25th.
11: Roll Model Grappling Camp 2019 Recap
Roll Model Camp 2019 was an action-packed weekend. We are sharing some of our highlights and takeaways from the weekend on and off the mat.
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