In this powerful episode of the Women, Work & Wellbeing podcast, host Zoe Haydn Jones talk all things self-defence for women with Madeleine Franz, the founder of Blossom Training and Development CIC.

Madeleine shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a toxic relationship and channeling that experience into creating a self-defense program that has now trained over 4,000 women. Madeleine explains the unique approach of Blossom Training, which focuses on teaching realistic self-defense techniques grounded in the law, rather than just fighting skills.

She emphasizes the importance of the "power of voice" as a crucial self-defense tool, helping women stay in the fight-or-flight mode and avoid freezing up in dangerous situations.

Key takeaways

• The importance of self-defense education, especially for women and young girls
• How Blossom Training provides a safe space for women to heal, find their voice, and support one another
• The science behind the "power of voice" as a self-defense tool
• The critical role of male allies in addressing violence against women

Resources:

• Connect with Blossom Training and Development on LinkedIn and social media
• Book a self-defense session with Blossom (contact information in the show notes)
• Join the free Jobs for Women community at JobsForWomen.co.uk/community

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