Episode 136 -- Michelle Lopez -- Bring Good Energy In The House

Meet Michelle Lopez whose love for jiujitsu is evident as she sees it as a gift that she could give her kids, other women and offer empowerment. Today she finds herself managing a gym where her son instructs and she is a brown belt herself. She came in the early days and we talk about the level of commitment that it takes to lead the life she has chosen. Michelle is proud of the fact that she can participate in activities as she chooses, but she admits that there are days you just cry in the shower.We talk about her reset, which comes from nature and hiking and how she works to stay on the mat. Her life revolves around the gym and we talk about how you avoid burnout, but being surrounded by the passion that makes it a thrill. Michelle shares her career, her gym life and the hurdles that she faces. She pushes for more as a woman and to figure out her own individual goals. Personal growth, business growth and family growth are all pieces to her puzzle. When we talk about her sport of jiujitsu … she goes for a shoulder crunch and into an arm bar as her game move—the energy she brings into the gym is to bring in good energy and realize that it’s body dependent of how you feel and what is physically happening. We talk about how to stay in the game—picking who and how you roll.We chat about her life and the directions she took as a young parent and how she figured out some of the aspects to get where she has landed. There is vulnerability here that you will appreciate as she shares aspects that might help you if you feel like you are drowning often by putting family first. “Everyday is trying in our relationships with a spouse and raising kids —and if you can remember that you’re on the same team, it helps. You’ve got to have self confidence, but if your chosen person can build you up by reminding you that they chose you then you’re ahead of the game. Your kids see a united front and they follow.”We talk about women defense using jujitsu and Michelle got certified under Dawna Gonzales, Women’s Self Defense Coach from 10th Planet San Diego to help women be confident and to advocate for themselves. Being in a family driven community makes this important. She’s driven to bring that energy and fire to build women’s confidence and awareness. This process was empowering for Michelle and she talks about the strength and bond that happens as Dawna speaks to your soul.Tune in to hear Michelle’s method for learning of touching and doing and being in the mix of it to learn both on and off the mat. How lucky she feels to be doing what she is doing every single day.You can follow her on Instagram @10p_noginanaand @10psanantonio women’s squadSong “STOMP” used by permission of the artists Donica Knight Holdman and Jim HuffMusic "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff