The Real Slim Sadie: Jiu Jitsu, Motherhood, and Rebuilding

Send us Fan MailAnxiety doesn’t always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like waking up in the middle of the night with your heart racing, convinced something is wrong, then trying to hold it together for your kids and your job the next morning. That’s where Sadie Durio story hits hardest and why we wanted her on Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu.Sadie (aka “Slim Sadie” on Instagram) is a first grade teacher, a single mom of two boys, and a highly active blue belt competitor who keeps stepping onto the mats for Gi and No-Gi tournaments, including major IBJJF events. We talk about how she found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through her son, why her first class became a core memory, and how training helped shift her mental health when she was dealing with serious anxiety, depression, and the long shadow of an eating disorder. We also get into the real moments where grappling matters off the mat, including what it feels like to be responsible for a classroom and how control, calm, and awareness translate to everyday safety.Then we go deep on jiu-jitsu competition: the adrenaline, the tears, the “blackout” feeling of early matches, and the mindset change that turns losing into something useful instead of something shameful. Sadie shares why she refuses to compare herself to athletes with totally different lives, what she wants her journey to represent, and why kindness in the gym is not optional. If you’re searching for motivation, a healthier relationship with your body, or proof that you can do hard things, this conversation delivers.If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a training partner, and leave a review so more people can find stories like Sadie’s. What part of your life are you trying to get stronger for right now?Connect with Sadie on Instagram @slim_sadieIf you are int he Temecula, CA area and looking for a place to train check out Dedicated Jiu Jitsu https://dedicatedjiujitsu.com/Rubber Bones has bold, unique designs that collide with the grit and grind of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Every design blends BJJ with pop culture, and storytelling to create apparel that empowers the uniqueness in every grappler. Rubber Bones supplies all your BJJ apparel needs: Rash Guards, Gi’s, Street Wear, Hats, and more. Check out Rubber Bones at the website link in the show notes, and remember to use the discount code Caffeinated10 when ordering. Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu podcast focused on BJJ training, competition preparation, mindset development, belt progression, and the lifestyle of grappling.If you’re looking to improve your Jiu Jitsu, stay motivated during plateaus, recover from injuries, or sharpen your mental game on and off the mats, this podcast is for you.New episodes explore:• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training strategies• BJJ competition insights• Mental toughness and discipline• Gym culture and academy growth• Injury recovery and longevity in grapplingSubscribe, leave a review, and share with your training partners.Connect with the Caffeinated Jiu Jitsu community:Instagram: @caffeinated_jiujitsuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Caffeinated_JiuJitsuWebsite: https://caffeinatedjiujitsu.buzzsprout.comGRAB SOME AWESOME GEAR!!Rubber Bones Rash Guards: https://rubberbonesrashguards.com/Discount code: Caffeinated10Grapple Or Die: https://grappleordie.com/Discount code: CaffeinatedJJ