The Women Who Fight Podcast

We loved our chat with Chanel, she's a superstar in every way; Graphic Designer, Photographer and Progress Sponsored BJJ Athlete. She has also released her own line of great merch in collab with Progress - she's a force to be reckoned with. In our conversation Chanel spoke about her eating disorder and difficulty with mental health, and how BJJ has helped her. 

Unfortunately since recording, Chanel sustained a major knee injury and is currently fundraising to help pay for much needed surgery - she has a direct fundraising link here, and is also putting on fundraising events, more information can be found via her instagram here.

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guest: Chanel O'Brien

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

Join us for our chat with Mike Leng - everything about nutrition in the BJJ and MMA circle from his years of experience. 

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guests: Unorthodox Nutrition

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

We were eager to learn more about Zoe following her impressive performance at our WF Invitational. With so many people curious about her, we thought the best way to introduce her story was by bringing her onto the podcast. In our interview, we got to know the Oxford graduate and biology teacher who’s been making waves in the BJJ competition scene.

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guests: Zoë Lundy

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

This episode explores the postpartum experience! We talk to accomplished female BJJ Black Belts and our fave Women's Health Physiotherapist; Chloe Stevens. Our black belt guests are Natalia, Leoni and Tanya. 

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guests: Natalia Drummond, Una Quinn, Chloe Stevens, Chelsea Leah, Samantha Cook

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

This episode explores breastfeeding! We talk to accomplished female BJJ Black Belts and our fave Women's Health Physiotherapist; Chloe Stevens. Our black belt guests are Natalia, Leoni and Tanya. 

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guests: Natalia Drummond, Leoni Munslow, Tanya Lindsay

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

In this episode we had we explore the experience of pregnancy. Our guests are Chelsea - Black belt and owner of Escapology; Una Quinn - Black belt in Ireland from Team Torres; Chloe Stevens women's health physiotherapist.

We talk about the feelings, hormones, dos and don'ts and more! 

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guests: Chloe, Chelsea, Una

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

Sula is our WFI winner and Gi coach for our WF camp next month. As a high level competitor, Sula regularly competes internationally, pushing her resilience and developing a strong mindset. She has a glowing presence and we loved chatting with her in this episode. 

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guest: Sula-Mae Loewenthal

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

Rosa Walsh is an incredible athlete, and we are thrilled to have her coaching at our BJJ camp in April. We had a chat to get to know her a little bit more, and we loved how fun and relatable she was, talking about her journey so far - we can't wait to learn from her! 

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guest: Rosa Walsh

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

Introducing Jessa Khan, BJJ black belt and 2023 IBJJF Worlds champion.  Jess is a rising superstar, and it was a pleasure to chat to her about her experience growing up in the sport and teaching from as young as 16. 

We discussed her upcoming super-fight against Danielle Kelly on ONE Fight Night 14, her incredible experience winning IBJJF Worlds at black belt this year, the realities of being a woman in the sport, and much more! 

For more info about the ONE event, click here

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guest: Jessa Khan

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant

Chloe is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and Nutritionist based in Canterbury. Chloe treats a wide range of issues like pelvic pain, low back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, endometriosis, PCOS, post and ante natal rehab. She is passionate about supporting all women to become the strongest, healthiest and most confident version of themselves.

Hosts: Shanti & Marina

Guest: Chloe Stevens

Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant