Imagine finding yourself on an unexpected journey, one that takes you from a life-altering injury to the discovery of a newfound purpose. That's precisely the story our guest, Andrew Juarez, shares with us. Host of the Mind Your Self-Defense podcast, and Rise Above Self Defense,  Andrew takes us through his experience in the Navy, his major injury, and how he took that setback through self defense training and transformed it into an opportunity to inspire others with his resilience.

We dive into a comprehensive discussion about self-defense, where Andrew sheds light on the significance of understanding the 'why' behind every tactic. His perspective on this can be quite empowering, especially for women, as we dissect the societal pressures that often suppress aggressiveness when it's most needed. The conversation further unravels as we explore how being prepared to protect oneself can indeed lead to an awakening of one's true potential.

As the discussion progresses, Andrew shares some invaluable lessons he's learned about training and fitness on his journey. His insights on the importance of understanding our primal instincts and using them to deescalate potentially dangerous situations are particularly enlightening. We round out our chat talking about the importance of setting goals for personal protection training and how sharing this knowledge can protect not just you, but your loved ones as well. Ready to take the first step towards tomorrow's protection? Let's get started!

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