Conscious Combat Club Georgia

Fight Science is a special segment of the Conscious Combat Club podcast where we invite researchers to take a deep dive into a paper they’ve written and explain it to us as though we’re 14 years old.

In this episode I interview Dr Wolf Mehling (he/him), a researcher from the US who explores the psychosomatics of pain and bodily awareness aka interoception and how our relationship to our body affects our health and wellbeing. He is a physician (50%) and researcher (50%) at the University of California San Francisco. He grew up in Germany and his basic training is in general family medicine, manual medicine and psychotherapy.

In this episode we explore the paper titled:A 12-week integrative exercise program improves self-reported mindfulness and interoceptive awareness in war veterans with posttraumatic stress symptoms.To contact Wolf:Email: wolf.mehling@ucsf.edu To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:- Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147

SUPPORT LINKS:

Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:

Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/

Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/

QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/

Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp

Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Emily Dobrich (she/her) is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Adult Education and Community Development program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include embodied learning, transformative education, social justice, relationality, decolonizing methodologies, and women and gender studies. Emily’s doctoral research explores how embodied learning practices and pedagogies support situated solidarity building and self-determination for decolonization, community building, and collective action.

To contact Emily:Email: emily.dobrich@mail.utoronto.ca LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emily-dobrich Instagram: @emily.dobrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.dobrich.1/

Georgia and Emily discuss:Embodiment and embodied learning in martial artsHow to cultivate self-determination aka choice in martial arts The role of community in self-determination in martial artsGender performance in martial artsBarriers for women in martial artsTo get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:- Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147

 

SUPPORT LINKS:

Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:

Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/

Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/

QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/

Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp

Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Richie Hardcore (he/him) is an educator, speaker, and activist, working in family and sexual violence prevention, masculinities, mental health, and fitness. Richie is a retired multiple New Zealand Muay Thai champion and now works as a coach and personal trainer, having helped some of New Zealand’s most successful fighters achieve their goals. Richie has lived experience and draws on this in his work and our conversation, so please be mindful that this conversation contains discussions of family violence.

To contact Richie:

Email: hello@richiehardcore.com

Website:  www.richiehardcore.com/riseabovecharitabletrust.com  

Georgia and Richie discuss:


How kickboxing has helped Richie throughout his life
Using martial arts workshops to speak with men and boys about masculinity and consent

To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:

- Donate: https://conscious-combat-club.raiselysite.com/ 

- Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/

- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm

- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online

- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching

- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat

- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147

 

SUPPORT LINKS:

 

Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:

 

Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ 

 

Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support 

 

Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ 

 

Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

 

DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) 

http://www.directline.org.au/

 

QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) - https://qlife.org.au/

 

Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) 

http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp

 

Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga 

Dr. George Jennings (he/him) is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Sociology at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the UK. George’s research explores martial arts and combat sports, health and society.

To contact George:

Email:  gbjennings@cardiffmet.ac.uk 

 

Georgia and George discuss:


The definition that: A martial art is an imaginative adaptable system of physical human fighting techniques designed in order to deal with perceived problems in combat and society.
The line between art and sport in martial arts
The role of martial arts in decolonising societies, and how can we decolonise martial arts
The value in learning historical martial arts (HEMA)
What is a trauma informed martial art? What are some examples of therapeutic martial arts programs? 
The positives and negatives of learning self help from martial artists
Martial arts movement systems

 

Free Webinar: The (combat athlete’s) body keeps the score - Friday February 2nd 8.30am AEDT. Register here: https://www.consciouscombat.club/body-keeps-the-score 

 

To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:

- Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/

- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm

- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online

- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching

- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat

- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147

 

SUPPORT LINKS:

Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:

Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ 

Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support 

Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ 

Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) 

http://www.directline.org.au/

QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/

Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) 

http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp

 

Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga 

Donna (she/her) has written award-winning stage and radio plays for audiences of all ages, and has extensive experience in script development, story development, and mentoring and teaching emerging writers from culturally diverse backgrounds. She is also a founding member and co-chair of PYT Fairfield (aka Powerhouse Youth Theatre). Her recent work includes the radio documentary Missing Magdalens (ABC Radio National), and an essay on trauma-informed creative practice Golden Joinery (Sydney Review of Books). She's also a bad-ass graduate of our trauma informed kickboxing program.

To contact Donna:Instagram:  @abeladonnawriter

Georgia and Donna discuss:


Magdalen laundries in Australia
How the historical oppression of women contributes to today's patriarchy
Rigid gender conformity
Institutional gender-shaming / slut-shaming 

 

Free Webinar: The (combat athlete’s) body keeps the score - Friday February 2nd 8.30am AEDT. Register here: https://www.consciouscombat.club/body-keeps-the-score 

To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:

 

- Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/

- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm

- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online

- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching

- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat

- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147

 

SUPPORT LINKS:

Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:

Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ 

Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support 

Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ 

Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) 

http://www.directline.org.au/

QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/

Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) 

http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp

 

Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga 

 

Georgina (George) Capone (she/her) is the founder of the Warrior Women Project, a trauma informed boxing program for women to embrace and unleash their anger, feel empowered and strong. George lives in sunny North Devon where she trained to be a boxing coach and works as a psychologist in adult mental health.

 

To contact George:

Email: georginacapone@hotmail.co.uk

Instagram: warrior_wom3n

 

Georgia and George discuss:


The Conscious Coaching Course and how it helped George to create her program
Similarities and differences between psychology and martial arts
Women's anger
George's personal experiences with boxing and mental health

To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club:

 

- Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/

- Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm

- Join our online kickboxing classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/online

- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching

- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat

- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147

 

 

SUPPORT LINKS:

 

Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:

Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ 

 

Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support 

 

Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ 

 

Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/

 

DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) 

http://www.directline.org.au/

 

QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/

 

Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) 

http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp

 

Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga