From My Mat to Yours — Getting to know Gwena

This week on Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn sits down with Gwena — a jiu jitsu blue belt and the creator of the “From My Mat to Yours” podcast.   After her breast cancer diagnosis, Gwena built her podcast as a way to stay connected to the Jiu Jitsu community she loves so deeply. In this episode, she opens up about the realities of navigating life, training, identity, and healing through an entirely new lens.   We dive into: How Jiu Jitsu shaped her before and after her diagnosis What inspired her to launch From My Mat to Yours How she stays connected to the community while off the mats Her goals as a practitioner, creator, and woman in Jiu Jitsu The shift in perspective and gratitude she carries today   It’s honest, grounded, emotional, and incredibly inspiring.   Sponsored by: ✨ Mil Usos Skincare — milusosskincare.com | @milusos_skincare ✨ Limitless Tape — @limitless_tape Use code CHOKEHOLD at checkout: https://limitlesstape.square.site/s/shop   Hosts: @itsmaltime & @jennholmberg   Guest: @frommymattoyourspodcast