Gunz and Bunz: A Podcast Featuring Strong, Successful Women

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Welcome to Gunz & Bunz — hosted by Bethany Guthard, this podcast celebrates strong, successful women who are dominating in life, motherhood, business, and Jiu Jitsu. Each episode dives into real stories of grit, growth, and purpose from women breaking barriers and building legacies. Whether you’re on the mat or navigating everyday battles, Gunz & Bunz brings you raw conversations that inspire strength from the inside out. 🔥 New episodes weekly 🎥 Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@gunzandrollz 👕 Shop merch and join the movement: gunzandrollz.com

  1. Sep 19

    Mina & Shahana: Mother-Daughter BJJ Power Duo | Gunz & Bunz S2E6

    Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of Gunz & Bunz, the podcast celebrating strong, successful women!Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, Mina Daryoushfar immigrated to the United States in 2000 and built a life defined by perseverance, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. As the owner of Rug Source, an international import and export business, she has successfully navigated the global marketplace while raising her two children, Shahana and Shahnam. Passionate about fitness, Mina embraced weightlifting in 2019 and later discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where she found a new passion for training and competition.Her daughter, Shahana Shams, was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2013. A natural athlete and lifelong learner, Shahana became fluent in English, Persian, and Mandarin before transitioning to homeschooling. She explored swimming, gymnastics, soccer, and competitive equestrian sports before discovering her true calling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling.Together, this mother-daughter duo shares their journey onto the mats, the power of supporting each other on and off the competition floor, lessons in resilience, and what it means to chase excellence at every stage of life.

  2. Jul 31

    Julie Lisak: Fertility Awareness, Doula Life & Body Literacy | Gunz & Bunz S2E5

    Welcome to Season 2 of Gunz & Bunz, the podcast celebrating strong, successful women! In Episode 5, Bethany chats with Julie Lisak — certified fertility awareness educator, doula, personal chef, mom, and passionate advocate for women's health and body literacy.Julie shares her journey from teaching abroad and launching Plated by Julie during COVID to becoming a doula and founding The Cycle Lady. They dive into cycle tracking for contraception and health, home births, the power of informed consent, navigating chronic illness, and raising kids with body awareness. Plus, Julie’s insights on local food, farming, and building a balanced life.A must-watch for women seeking empowerment through understanding their bodies!

  3. Jul 24

    Lora Becker: Trauma Recovery, Jiu-Jitsu & The Running Project | Gunz & Bunz

    Welcome back to Gunz & Bunz, the podcast celebrating strong, successful women in Jiu-Jitsu and beyond! 💪 In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with Lora Becker — mother of two, world traveler, science student, teacher, and dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.Laura shares her incredible journey: growing up independent in rural Michigan, moving to Germany at 17, life as a dancer in Vegas, international adventures across Asia and Europe, marriages, raising her sons (including how Jiu-Jitsu transformed her autistic son Alex), and her deeply honest path through trauma recovery. She opens up about a violent assault that shook her sense of safety, her current "Running Project" to reclaim freedom from fear, and why she's documenting the raw, ongoing process of healing.They also dive into:Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for resilience, brain changes, and personal growthAdvice for women starting BJJ (especially avoiding common pitfalls)Education reform, alternative learning, and Laura's vision for better schoolsMotherhood, family, strength, success, and showing yourself empathyLaura's decision to compete in the upcoming Gunz & Bunz Super Fights!

  4. Jun 21

    Gunz & Bunz S2E3: Samantha Schell – BJJ Black Belt & MMA Comeback 🔥

    Season 2 Episode 3 of the Gunz & Bunz Podcast features Samantha Schell!A first-degree BJJ black belt, former pro MMA fighter (17 fights, 2x amateur champion at atomweight), and co-owner of Schell Shock BJJ with her husband John.Samantha shares her powerful journey: full scholarship to Florida State University (Criminology & Psychology), stepping into the cage, surviving seven knee surgeries including a total knee replacement at 35, and returning stronger in jiu-jitsu with podium finishes at IBJJF Pans and Masters Worlds.In this episode she talks about:• Life as a pro MMA fighter and the grind behind 17 fights• Overcoming devastating injuries and reinventing herself on the mats• Coaching at Schell Shock BJJ• Writing, sourdough baking, and working on her first novel• Family life as a wife, stepmom, “grandma,” and one of tripletsRaw, honest, and packed with lessons on grit, resilience, and never quitting. Perfect for anyone into BJJ, MMA, or powerful comeback stories.🗣️ Comment below: What’s the biggest lesson you took from Samantha’s story?👍 LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | Bell on for every new episode!#GunzAndBunz #GunzAndBunzPodcast #SamanthaSchell #BJJ #MMAPodcast #SchellShockBJJ #WomenInCombatSports #BJJBlackBelt #ComebackStory #Season2

  5. Jun 14

    Gunz & Bunz Podcast S2E2 Sarah Wills– Pan Am Gold Medalist, Sambo Champ & 100lb Transformation Story

    On Season 2 Episode 2 of the Gunz & Bunz Podcast, the OG crew sits down with Sarah Wills — 2026 IBJJF Pan American Gold Medalist, Sambo National Champion, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, and Team USA international competitor.Sarah brings the heat with her aggressive, submission-heavy style and shares her incredible journey: losing over 100 pounds, overcoming major adversity, and rising to become a multi-time international podium finisher (IBJJF Europeans, No-Gi Worlds, Masters Worlds).From the mats to the boardroom, Sarah opens up about:• Competing at the highest levels in both BJJ and Sambo• Coaching youth athletes at Schell Shock BJJ and teaching women’s self-defense• Being a referee for FUJI BJJ and building confidence through grappling• Running a successful SprayNet franchise as CEO while winning Customer Service Excellence & SHARP Awards• Her background as a national debate champion, former professor, and systems-driven competitorThis episode is packed with raw motivation, real talk on resilience, discipline, and how to build unbreakable self-trust on and off the mats.If you’re into BJJ, self-defense, weight loss transformations, or high-level female athletes crushing it in multiple arenas — this one is for you.🗣️ Drop in the comments: What’s one thing Sarah said that fired you up the most?👍 LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#GunzAndBunz #GunzAndBunzPodcast #BJJ #Sambo #WomenInBJJ #SarahWills #PanAmChampion #Grappling #SelfDefense #TransformationStory #Season2

  6. May 6

    Gunz & Bunz Podcast S2E1: OG’s Back! Season 1 Recap + Empowher Event Highlights 🔥

    Welcome back to the Gunz & Bunz Podcast! 🎙️Season 2 Episode 1 kicks off with the original crew (the OG’s from Season 1) reuniting for a full Season 1 recap and an in-depth breakdown of the unforgettable Empowher Event.From the wildest moments, biggest lessons, and behind-the-scenes stories of Season 1 to the energy, networking, and key takeaways from Empowher — this episode is packed with laughs, real talk, and that signature Gunz & Bunz vibe.If you missed Season 1 or just want the full recap before we dive deeper into Season 2, this is the one you don’t want to miss!🗣️ Topics Covered:• Full Season 1 Recap & Favorite Moments• Empowher Event Breakdown• What’s coming in Season 2• Listener questions & more!Drop a comment: What was YOUR favorite moment from Season 1 or the Empowhere Event?🔥 Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#GunzAndBunz #GunzAndBunzPodcast #Season2 #Podcast #Empowhere #Recap #GunzAndRollzPrevious Gunz & Bunz / Gunz & Rollz episodes, behind-the-scenes videography footage, and full podcast archive will be linked in the pinned comment and community tab. Everything stays in one place — just how we like it.Let’s keep building! 💪

    Gunz & Bunz Podcast S2E1: OG’s Back! Season 1 Recap + Empowher Event Highlights 🔥

  7. Feb 16

    15x BJJ World Champ Dr. Jen Jitsu on Fueling Performance | Gunz & Bunz Ep 23

    Dr. Jen Jitsu (@drjenjitsu), a 15-time IBJJF Masters World Champion, BJJ black belt, PhD in Nutrition & Human Performance, and board-certified sports dietitian, joins the Gunz & Bunz Podcast for Episode 23!Discover how this elite Jiu Jitsu athlete and scientist blends cutting-edge sports nutrition with high-level BJJ training, recovery strategies for athletes in their 40s, and practical fueling tips for performance, body composition, and longevity.From co-authoring bestsellers like The Renaissance Diet 2.0 to her black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Hawaiian Kempo, Dr. Jen shares real-world advice on high-protein diets, metabolic health, competing at the highest levels (including ADCC trials and multiple Pan & World titles), balancing intense training with family life, and even her creative pursuits in glass art and more.Perfect for Jiu Jitsu practitioners, female athletes, strength trainers, and anyone chasing sustainable performance and health.Key topics:Nutrition strategies for BJJ competitorsRecovery and longevity in martial arts after 40Science-backed fueling for strength & enduranceMindset for multi-passionate women in sportIf you're rolling on the mats or hitting the gym, this episode delivers actionable insights with inspiration and grit!Visit gunzandrollz.com for exclusive merch, updates, and more empowering content from Gunz & Bunz. Shop now and use code BUNS5 for 15% off your first order—support the podcast and level up your gear!Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for more stories of strong, successful women. Drop a comment: What's your biggest nutrition question for Jiu Jitsu?#BJJ #JiuJitsu #SportsNutrition #WomensBJJ #IBJJF #BlackBelt #NutritionTips #GunzAndBunz #GunzAndRollz

  8. Jan 21

    Melissa Sheppey: 10 Years BJJ, Purple Belt & Empowering Women Grapplers | Ep 22

    Join us on Episode 22 of the Guns and Bunz Podcast as we sit down with Melissa Sheppey, a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) athlete, purple belt, and passionate advocate for women in grappling. Celebrating 10 incredible years of training and competition, Melissa shares her inspiring journey rooted in discipline, resilience, and personal growth on and off the mats.As a proud wife to Brandon and mom to Zachary, Melissa balances her BJJ passion with part-time work in professional cleaning services while championing women's initiatives. She's deeply involved in Grappling Ladies of Southeastern States, a community dedicated to connecting, empowering, and supporting female grapplers across the Southeast.We dive into her love for BJJ, strength training, fitness, running, hiking, outdoor adventures, swimming, and gaming—plus how Jiu Jitsu builds confidence, strength, and belonging for women everywhere.Whether you're a beginner exploring women's BJJ, a seasoned grappler, or interested in female empowerment through martial arts, this episode is packed with motivation and real-talk insights.Don't miss out—grab your favorite gear and level up your training! Check out the Guns and Bunz store for the best apparel, accessories, and more at www.gunzandrollz.com — use code BUNZ for exclusive deals!Subscribe for more BJJ stories, fitness tips, and community vibes. Like, comment, and share if this episode fired you up!#BJJ #BrazilianJiuJitsu #WomenInBJJ #FemaleGrapplers #BJJCommunity #PurpleBelt #JiuJitsuWomen #GunsAndBunz

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Welcome to Gunz & Bunz — hosted by Bethany Guthard, this podcast celebrates strong, successful women who are dominating in life, motherhood, business, and Jiu Jitsu. Each episode dives into real stories of grit, growth, and purpose from women breaking barriers and building legacies. Whether you’re on the mat or navigating everyday battles, Gunz & Bunz brings you raw conversations that inspire strength from the inside out. 🔥 New episodes weekly 🎥 Watch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@gunzandrollz 👕 Shop merch and join the movement: gunzandrollz.com

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