Welcome to our special Mother’s Day episode featuring our beautiful host, Bethany Guthard — this time, with a twist. Her own kids take over the mic to ask the questions and celebrate the woman they know best.

Bethany is a mom of two, wife, sister, Christian, teacher, and Jiu Jitsu blue belt. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is a National Board Certified educator. She’s also an avid weightlifter, crafter, singer, dog mom, and of course — podcast host.

✨ In this episode:

• The kids ask the questions

• Bethany opens up about her passions and values

• A fun, heartfelt tribute to motherhood and strength

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Meet Dr. Kelli DuBois — chronic illness warrior, social and behavioral scientist, pianist, educator, and entrepreneur. She’s a first-degree Level 3 Taekwondo black belt, a Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and a living example of strength through adversity.

Living with Ulcerative Colitis, Kelli has turned her personal health battle into a professional mission. She’s building a business to help others with chronic illness take back control of their lives through education, empowerment, and support.

✨ In this episode:

• Living and training with chronic illness

• Mental toughness through martial arts

• Building a business to serve others

• Fighting back with science, skill, and heart

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Meet Amber Boyd — newly engaged, stepmom to twin boys, D1 collegiate athlete, police officer, Navy veteran, and the first female SWAT member in her department.

Amber has served in Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq. She’s a certified powerhouse, balancing life, leadership, and legacy while collecting sneakers and championship medals. Most recently, Amber brought home gold from the PANS Jiu Jitsu Championship as a blue belt.

Her story is one of grit, growth, and rising to every challenge.

✨ In this episode:

• Life as a Navy vet and SWAT officer

• How she balances training, family, and service

• Her passion for Jiu Jitsu and the path to gold at PANS

• Fitness, faith, and fierce determination

• What it means to lead from the front

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In Episode 6 of Gunz & Bunz, host Bethany Guthard sits down with the vibrant and focused Mia Cason — a former college athlete, personal trainer, kickboxer, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiast.

Fresh off graduation and newly married, Mia reflects on the journey that shaped her into the driven woman she is today. From balancing academics and athletics to coaching clients in fitness and stepping into married life, Mia’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and purpose.

✨ In this episode:

• Life as a college athlete and her post-grad transition

• The mindset shift from competitor to coach

• How Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing empowered her

• What “fitness freedom” means and how she lives it

• The importance of helping others unlock their strength

Mia’s passion is contagious — and her story will light a fire in anyone ready for their next big move.

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In this energizing episode of Gunz & Bunz, host Bethany Guthard sits down with Pamela — a Canadian-born, American citizen, BJJ blue belt, and homeschooling mom of three.

Pamela is the wife of a military pilot, a culinary artist featured on the Canadian Food Network, and a woman who lives with relentless purpose. Between running her home, raising strong kids, training in Jiu Jitsu, and making custom cakes that look too good to eat, Pamela’s story is proof that strength comes in many forms.

✨ Inside this episode:

• The real life of a military mom and new American citizen

• Why she trains BJJ and how it shapes her mindset

• Balancing family, faith, fitness, and creativity

• Her passion for cake design — and where it’s taken her

• The importance of service, connection, and showing up fully

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In this deeply personal episode of Gunz & Bunz, host Bethany Guthard sits down with her daughter, Hannah Guthard — a vibrant 11-year-old who’s already modeling what it means to be strong, successful, and purpose-driven.

Hannah is a Jiu Jitsu competitor, honor roll student in Pre-AP classes, school ambassador, church volunteer, and athlete who balances dance, volleyball, and guitar — all while keeping her faith at the center.

✨ In this episode:

• How Jiu Jitsu shaped her confidence and family

• What drives a young girl to keep going even on tough days

• Balancing ambition, faith, and friendships at a young age

• Insights on strength, success, and what it means to lead by example

• Funny, moving moments of growth and motherhood

This episode will leave parents inspired, young girls motivated, and every listener reminded that leadership starts early — and strength is more than muscle.

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In this empowering episode of Gunz & Bunz, Bethany Guthard sits down with Ashley — a wife, mom of three, co-owner of Triumph Fight Academy, and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt. 💪

Ashley shares her journey from business school to building a thriving gym alongside her husband, all while raising a family and finding time to pursue her own passions — including training, reading, and playing pickleball.

✨ In this episode:

• The reality of juggling motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship

• What it’s like to help lead a growing BJJ academy

• How Jiu Jitsu strengthens mental resilience and family bonds

• The value of community, consistency, and staying grounded in faith

Whether you’re a woman navigating work-life balance, a business-minded dreamer, or someone curious about how Jiu Jitsu impacts everyday life — Ashley’s story will leave you inspired.

📍Triumph Fight Academy – Indian Land, SC
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Meet Addie — a wife, mother, and woman of faith who transformed her life through the unexpected power of Jiu Jitsu. In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Addie shares how stepping onto the mats helped her conquer insecurity, build confidence, and discover a sisterhood of strong, supportive women.

Host Bethany Guthard and Addie dive deep into topics of self-worth, faith, mental toughness, and the beauty of showing up — even when it’s uncomfortable.

✨ In this episode:

• Overcoming doubt and learning to believe in yourself

• Why every woman should try Jiu Jitsu (even just once!)

• The impact of female friendship and faith on mental resilience

• Real talk about balancing life, motherhood, and personal growth

This one’s for any woman who’s ever wondered if she was strong enough. Addie proves you are — and you don’t have to do it alone.

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Stephanie Ciuclea is a strong woman of faith, a wife and mom of two, a Jiu Jitsu blue belt, and a talented photographer. In this heartfelt episode, she opens up about overcoming trauma, growing up in Charlotte, finding her faith at 12 years old, and how Jiu Jitsu became a tool for healing, confidence, and community.

We talk about marriage, motherhood, grief, and what it truly means to be a strong, successful woman today. Stephanie shares how faith, family, and friendship have shaped her — and why it's so important for women to lift each other up.

💬 Topics include:

• Finding Jesus through hardship

• Getting into Jiu Jitsu postpartum

• Balancing faith, photography, and entrepreneurship

• How to stay strong during grief and setbacks

🎧 If you're looking for real stories of grit, faith, and female strength — this one’s for you.

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