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Born to Be a Badass
by Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood
This is the Born to Be a Badass Podcast.Focused on Women, Violence & Safety, Life after Trauma, and Developing Personal Power & Courage.
Episodes
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076 - INTERVIEW: The Four Elements and Self Defense with Alice AlexandrescuÂ
Alice Alexandrescu is an options facilitator who helps people identify and protect their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical boundaries. Currently, she is mentoring under Tony Blauer in his SPEAR System Elite Masterclass. She is an Army veteran, holds a Master of Fine Arts in Behavioral...
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075 - FIERCE AND FEMALE - BEHAVIORAL CUES
Melissa Soalt is a women's self-defense pioneer, a black belt hall of fame recipient, former trauma psychotherapist, and the creator of Fierce & Female Self Defense. She is a forerunner in full-force padded assailant scenario training, her approach is both practical and transformational. She has...
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074 - INTERVIEW: Recognizing Safety Nets with Raven Scott
Raven Scott is a survivor of an abusing relationship with a narcissist, she's gone from being a people pleaser to a kick-ass author, podcaster, and mentor and she's a certified meditation teacher and a Destiny Coach. She teaches women how to shed negative patterns one step at a time, to find…
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073 - INTERVIEW: Practicing Situational Awareness with M.E. Heald
M.E. Heald graduated 2006 with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and in 2010 with a masters in Criminal Justice specific to gangs and youth offenders. She has worked all over the place, including food service, sales, a few years as a promotional and advertising model, a year as a...
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072 - INTERVIEW: The Process of Healing Trauma with Wendy Keir
Wendy Keir has spent her whole life recovering from the traumatic aftereffects of being institutionalized in the United Kingdom's care system. She believes that healing from emotional and traumatic scars is an inside out job. The path to successful ongoing recovery and to breaking the cycle…
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071 - INTERVIEW: Real-world self-defense with Meredith Gold
About Meredith Gold: She is a scenario-based, full force, self defense instructor. She's been teaching Adrenal Stress Scenario Training, also known as ASST to adults and teens since 1992 and started her empowerment-based assertive communication and self-defense program RAW Power: Real World...
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070 - FIERCE AND FEMALE - RAPE DEFENSE
Melissa Soalt is a women's self-defense pioneer, a black belt hall of fame recipient, former trauma psychotherapist, and the creator of Fierce & Female Self Defense. She is a forerunner in full-force padded assailant scenario training, her approach is both practical and transformational. She has...
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069 - INTERVIEW: Advocating for Yourself with Alice Alexandrescu
Alice Alexandrescu is an options facilitator who helps people identify and protect their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical boundaries. Currently, she is mentoring under Tony Blauer in his SPEAR System Elite Masterclass. She is an army veteran, holds a master of fine arts in behavioral...
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068 - INTERVIEW: Setting Strong Boundaries With Randy King
Randy is an education-based self-defense coach with over 15 years of experience who has taught thousands of people all over the world to better understand conflict management and violence prevention. In his quest to help people better understand conflict and violence, he has had the privilege to...
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067 - INTERVIEW: Becoming A Diamond with Aisya Carroll
Aisya Carroll is a certified life-coach, author, mentor, advocate for childhood trauma, a consultant and the CEO of Survivor Not By Chance LLC., whose mission is to help people cope with traumatic experiences by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms. Aisya has clients from across the globe with...
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066 - INTERVIEW: Embracing Reality with Kinko Hamilton
Kinko Hamilton has a mission to heal the world. While she was taking a break from her holistic healing practice due to pregnancy or the delivery of her second son, she started learning martial arts thinking that she's learning self-defense. After several serious injuries, she started redefining...
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065 - INTERVIEW: Violence, Trauma and Healing with Pamela Armitage
Parmila Armitage is the Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of Studyviolence.com, an online resource with free online courses on violence prevention and defense. She is a violence prevention and defense teacher, certified trauma-sensitive yoga teacher, and a trauma-sensitive educator. She has...
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064 - FIERCE AND FEMALE - WOMEN AND VIOLENCE with Melissa Soalt
Melissa Soalt is a truly badass pioneer in the world of women's self defense, the creator of Fierce and Female Self Defense, and my partner in this special series of Fierce and Female Fridays. In this episode, Melissa and I discuss: Reconciling Buddha Nature and Killer Instinct. Acknowledging the...
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063 - 10 Myths about Self-Defense
In this episode, I discuss: The many different meanings of "self-defense" and what it actually is False beliefs on attracting violence, and the feeling of being too weak to protect yourself. Learning how to navigate through fear and other limiting beliefs - the cycle of behavior The truth about...
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062 - INTERVIEW: Staying safe online with Charlotte Jolicoeur
Charlotte is a Communications Consultant for Technology and Cybersecurity Companies that make today's enterprises and governments safer. In her off hours, she is passionate about personal privacy and cybersecurity. She has degrees in Communications and Criminal Justice with a focus on cybercrime...
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061- INTERVIEW: Martial Arts and Self-Protection with Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens is a third degree black belt and martial arts instructor with 18 years experience with Karate, weapons and Jujitsu. She holds a master's degree from Oxford University and a post-graduate certificate in education. She runs her own Martial Arts School called the Athena School of…
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060 - FIERCE AND FEMALE FRIDAY - BOUNDARIES
In this episode, we discuss: The most important technique for being safe, our first line of defense What happens in the absence of boundaries Setting firm boundaries Defending yourself when somebody crosses your boundaries and knowing when your boundaries are violated Key Takeaways: Set and…
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059 - SOLO: Street Harassment with Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood
In this episode, I discuss: Common examples of and statistics on street harassment How street harassment can affect targets What you can do about street harassment if you're a target A larger perspective on street harassment, more solutions for protecting yourself from predators and reasons…
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058 - INTERVIEW: Forging A Path To Freedom with Mytrae MelianaÂ
Mytrae Meliana is a Women's Empowerment and Spiritual Teacher, a Holistic Psychotherapist, Trauma Expert, speaker and author. She leads workshops and programs for women that empower them to heal from trauma, liberate themselves from patriarchy, and connect with the divine feminine so that they…
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057- INTERVIEW: Recapturing joy with Cindy Villanueva
Cindy Villanueva is a memoirist and an inspirational writer with a passion for helping women achieve lives of strength and joy. She's the author of a terrific book called "Don't Fight Mad: A Black Belt's Quest To Recapture Joy" and she is the co-author of "Finding Our Wings: Seven Entrepreneurs…
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056 - INTERVIEW: Seizing the Power Within with Melissa SoaltÂ
Melissa Soalt is a women's self-defense pioneer, a Black Belt Hall of Fame recipient, former trauma psychotherapist, and the creator of Fierce & Female Self Defense. She is a forerunner in full-force padded assailant scenario training, her approach is both practical and transformational. She has...
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055- INTERVIEW: Healing From Trauma with Alba Soto �
Alba is an extraordinary woman. She has survived childhood sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence, and now supports other women who have experienced trauma or abuse. She is courageous and open and willing to talk about subjects and experiences that are often kept hidden. Hearing her share…
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054- INTERVIEW: Women and Safety with Sheena WilliamsÂ
Sheena has been teaching 20 years, ten of which have been dedicated to self defense. With loads of hands on experience with violence and defending herself and others from violence her expertise is undeniable. Certified as an Instructor in Krav Maga, Striking and MMA, Firearms, Grappling and more,...
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053- INTERVIEW: Narcissism with Babita Spinelli �
Babita Spinelli is a psychotherapist and certified coach who works with people who are experiencing significant life transitions and couples looking to improve or rebuild their relationships and survivors of trauma and abuse. One of her key areas of focus is on narcissism and how to deal with...
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052- INTERVIEW: Safety and Self-Defense in the Urban Environment with Beverly Baker �
Beverly Baker is an amazing badass woman who is a martial artist and self-defense coach. She is the founder of the Metropolitan Finishing School, which is not the place to go if you are looking to learn how to serve tea correctly, it is where you want to go if you want to learn how to keep…
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051- INTERVIEW: Insights into Domestic Violence – A Conversation With Danny BurdeÂ
Danny Burde is the founder of Iron Crew Athletics. He has bachelor's degrees in both psychology and kinesiology. He's a CrossFit level two coach, and was a head coach at NorCal CrossFit (akaNCfit) before he started Iron Crew Athletics. He's been immersed in fitness since he was 12 years old and…
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050- INTERVIEW: A Badass Out of History with Mila Johanson �
Mila Johansson is a professional director, playwright, and writer. She's the author of 22 plays and musicals that circle the globe, along with two teaching manuals, 101 Theater games, and 50 scenes to go. Mila also teaches social media screenwriting, creative writing, herbology, and Public…
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049- INTERVIEW: Women and Firearms with Caren Heise �
Karen Heise is an emergency preparedness coach and firearms instructor. She leads two shooting chapters of The Well-Armed Woman and has multiple instructor certifications. She and her husband have a business where they help individuals and families become better prepared for emergency situations,...
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048- Roundtable: #500 Rising Training �
#500 Rising is a movement that stands on the strong shoulders of the women who have come before us. Our first mission is to train female instructors in essential self-defense, and to support them as they reach out to their communities and networks to make a difference in the stubborn statistics…
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047- INTERVIEW: Taking Action with Caterina Rando �
Caterina Rando is a best selling author, sought after speaker, and an extraordinary women's business mentor who passionately serves women leaders on a mission. Her over 25 years of educating and empowering audiences and groups makes her truly masterful at providing a ton of value. She shows women...
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046- Playing The "What If" Game
In this episode, Cynthia discusses: Playing the positive or negative "what if" game. The "what if" game as a useful tool in preparing for unknown and potential dangers. Mental Blueprints: Imagining scenarios and possible solutions to those scenarios Not dwelling on the negative "What ifs." Key...
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045- INTERVIEW: Horse-inspired Growth and Healing with Chris Nichols �
Chris Nichols is the President and Executive Director of The Medicine Horse Project, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of abused, abandoned, neglected, or displaced horses. She is certified in horse inspired growth healing and facilitates programs for veterans, women's...
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044- INTERVIEW: Self Awareness with Jackie Coban �
Jackie is a Triple Certified Coach in Enneagram, life coaching, and neuro linguistic programming. She lives in the greater New York City area and she works with individuals and companies to create sustainability and to reach goals through self awareness and emotional intelligence. Jackie helps...
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043- INTERVIEW: Mindset, Fear, and Telling Your Story with Emee Estacio �
Dr. Emee Estacio is the author of the best selling Psychology in Your Life series of books and world renowned expert in community health and applied social psychology. In this episode, Emee and I discuss: The importance of mindset in setting goals, having grit, powering through and making your...
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042- INTERVIEW: "What makes us different is what makes us special" with Joell Dunlap �
Joell is the founder of the Square Peg Foundation. She has been an equestrian since childhood and has participated in many different disciplines including racing, polo, hunting, jumping, 3 day eventing, and reining. She has worked professionally in many facets of the equestrian industry, special...
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041- INTERVIEW: Tapping Into Your Primal Badass with Katie Toliao HurdÂ
Katie Toliao Hurd is a member of Blauer Tactical Systems' Mobile Training Team, a first degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and the Program Manager of Krav Maga at Combat Sports Academy (CSA) in Dublin, CA. She held a spot on the 2009 U.S. National Muaythai team that competed at IFMA, the Muaythai…
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040 INTERVIEW: Find Your Voice, Find Your Power with Megan HamiltonÂ
Megan Hamilton is a public speaking coach for women with speaking anxiety. She's a classically trained actor and a professional musician and used her technical understanding and 25+ years of performance to create a public speaking system that works. In this episode, Megan and I discuss: The…
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039: Thoughts On The Pandemic Lockdown
In this episode I explore the impact of the pandemic lockdown using Tony Blauer's 3Ds of Self Defense: D1: Detect and Avoid D2: Defuse and De-escalate D3: Defend HIGHLIGHTS: Getting ambushed by COVID-19 – what we've been dealing with during the pandemic What can we do to weather this strange time...
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038 INTERVIEW: Finding Strength in Healthy Vulnerability with Shawanda Randolph �
An Author, Speaker, and Philanthropist, Shawanda R. Randolph has dedicated her life to helping people live out their God-given purpose. An Alumna of Wilmington University and Fuller Theological Seminary, Shawanda has authored such books as Fresh Manna: Journey To A New Beginning (2018), and is...
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037 INTERVIEW: Unleashing Empowering Violence with Alice Atalanta �
Dr. Alice Atalanta is an Ivy League graduate with a Ph.D. and three Master's Degrees. She is also a single mom of 2, USA Boxing athlete, sexual assault survivor, former All-American snowboarder, self-defense and combatives instructor, and sought-after commentator in the fight world on the topic…
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036 INTERVIEW: Situational Defense with Krav Maga Teacher Renée Rose �
Partner, Owner and Co-Founder of Shaan Saar Krav Maga & Wellness, Reneé is a Wellness / Fitness Author, Certified Fitness Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist, Wellness Coach, Krav Maga Self Defense Instructor, elite-level competitive bikini athlete and published fitness model. She founded The...
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035 INTERVIEW: Protecting Yourself With Information with Tracey KrootÂ
Tracey Kroot is a licensed and insured California private investigator with 30 years of experience in investigations, more than 17 years as a sworn peace officer, and seven years with the Social Services Agency of Santa Clara County. She also has experience in the world of corporate…
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034 INTERVIEW: Enhancing Your Life With Self-Defense Practices with Amy Stewart CooperÂ
Amy Stewart Cooper, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, has trained on and off in the martial arts for 25 years. Those arts include Taekwondo, Chinese Kenpo, Kajukenbo (hard and soft style), Tai Chi, Aikido, Okinawan Kempo, Kobudo, and no-gi Jiu-Jitsu. Since graduating from San Jose...
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033 INTERVIEW: Cultivating Kickass Female Role Models In Martial Arts with Natasha Gunther �
Natasha Gunther has been doing martial arts since she was five years old and she hasn't stopped. She's been training for 18 years and teaching for 10 and she has plans to build her career and open up her own martial arts studio. Having faced a lot of obstacles as a woman in the martial arts...
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032 INTERVIEW: Personal Safety During The PandemicÂ
In the first half of this episodeI discuss: Assessing your home environment for potential areas of vulnerability Identifying options and resources to improve your safety How to create a "safe room" What to do if you think someone is trying to get into your home In the second half of this episode,...
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031 INTERVIEW: Embracing The Beauty In Adversity with Nafsheen Luhar �
Nafsheen Luhar is a photographer, artist, speaker, and self-love advocate who transforms adversity into art. Nafsheen draws from her own experiences with trauma, struggles, and pain to recognize others who have been through unimaginable pain and celebrate that through those struggles we gain...
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030 INTERVIEW: Women-Focused Self Defense with Lisa Abbott �
Lisa Abbott started in the martial arts in 1982 in a traditional system that was rooted in Kyokushin. The dojo that she trained in as a brown belt was in a nearby town and she was encouraged to open up a branch of that school. She and her husband built a school on their property in 1990. After 20...
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029 Roundtable: Travel Safety With Beverly Baker and Kelly Sayre
Beverly Baker: A student and observer of violence dynamics, Beverly Baker began her education as a girl with wanderlust undeterred by tales of the boogeyman. She has dodged peril and outwitted threats on the streets of major American cities, Europe, the former Eastern Bloc and Southern Africa.…
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028 Interview Traci Buckley: Travelling with Safety and Bliss
Tracy Bliss Buckley is the CEO and owner of Live Your Bliss Travel and events. She's an extraordinary event producer who loves to help other people create magical moments and memories that last a lifetime. She arranges vacations and events all around the world in all kinds of places, including...
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027: INTERVIEW: Somatic Healing with Josea Tamira Crossley
Josea has over 18 years of study and experience working in the field of holistic health. Her work is grounded in training in Somatic Therapy, Attachment Theory, Healing Sexual Trauma, Visionary Craniosacral therapy & SER, Shamanic Study, Grief-tending, Holistic Nutrition and Yoga. She's an…
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This is the Born to Be a Badass Podcast.Focused on Women, Violence & Safety, Life after Trauma, and Developing Personal Power & Courage.
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Cynthia Jolicoeur Rood
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