On this episode of Women Wrestle 2, Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio interview Canadian National Team Member, Braxton Stone-Papadopoulos. Braxton opens up about the highs and lows she's experienced with having early success in her career and falling short from time to time. This episode is a must listen!

Braxton's Accolades:

U23 World Silver medalist, Pan American Games Champion, 11x National Champion, Senior World Team Member, 2x Junior World Medalist, 2014 Commonwealth Bronze

 

Episode Notes:

-Quote of the day and Episode Summary 

-Introducing Braxton 

-Sport beginnings

-USA vs Canada

-Most memorable experience 

-What you love about wrestling

-Advice to younger generation 

-MyHouse Announcements 

 

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On this episode of Women Wrestle 2, Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio take down the terrible taboo that is periods. They offer their experiences and tips to help you navigate one of the unavoidable parts of being a woman in sport!

 

• Quote of the day and Episode Summary
• Embarrassing Period Stories
• Remedies for Cramps
• Hygiene Tips
• Practicing on your Period
• Being Prepared for Competitions
• MyHouse Announcements 

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On this episode of Women Wrestle 2, Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio celebrate the growth of women's wrestling and rank the top women's wrestling moments of 2019! Additionally, they explain the importance of knowing the difference of intrinsic and extrinsic goal setting. 

 

Episode Notes

• :30-3:50  Quote of the day and Episode Summary
• 3:50-16:00 Women's Wrestling Participation Growth in 2019
• 16:00-30:00 Top 10 Women's Wrestling Performances in 2019
• 30:00- end Goal Setting

 

Follow @ariancarpio and @ayyylexis14 on Instagram and Twitter. Feel free to ask any questions/suggest topics for us to discuss on the show! @theopenmat @myhousesportsgear 

 

 

This week on The Open Mat's Women Wrestle 2 presented by MyHouse; Alexis and Arian discuss their opinions on the lack of coverage for women's wrestling. They reveal how important it is to support media outlets that organically cover women's wrestling but also how to take matters into your own hands. 

About The Open Mat's "Women Wrestle 2":

This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

This week on The Open Mat's Women Wrestle 2 presented by MyHouse; Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio discuss the need of relabeling weight cutting to weight managing. This episode will reveal healthy tips and strategies to keep your weight manageable. Also, tune in for funny stories.

About The Open Mat's "Women Wrestle 2":

This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

 

 

This week on The Open Mat's Women Wrestle 2 presented by MyHouse; Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio discuss sexualization of women's sports.

About The Open Mat's "Women Wrestle 2":

This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio discuss the early entries for the 2019 Bill Farrell International and share their tournament packing essentials. Be sure pick up these tips for better tournament hygiene, fueling, and comfort!

This week on The Open Mat's Women Wrestle 2 presented by MyHouse; Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio guide you through the pros and cons of getting started in wrestling at an early age. 

About The Open Mat's "Women Wrestle 2":

This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

This week on The Open Mat's Women Wrestle 2 presented by MyHouse; Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio breakdown the upcoming U23 World Championships which Arian is representing the United States. Guessing she is picking herself to win....maybe???

Tune in to who you all should be watching and cheering for this week.

About The Open Mat's "Women Wrestle 2":

This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics.

This week on The Open Mat's Women Wrestle 2 presented by MyHouse; Alexis Porter and Arian Carpio have special guest Lauren Burroughs on to discuss what life is like for the wife of professional double-legger Jordan Burroughs and what wrestling means to her.

About The Open Mat's "Women Wrestle 2":

This is a weekly podcast that will be hosted by recent McKendree University graduate Alexis Porter. Alexis was a four-time All-American at the WCWA level, a three-time Junior National Champion in Fargo, a Junior World bronze medalist and an active competitor on the Senior level. Alexis will be joined by her co-host Arian Carpio, a two-time Cadet Pan-American medalist and 2019 U23 World Team member, who is also training to compete in the 2020 Olympics.