I’m super excited to share my interview with one of my old friends, training partners, and author of several incredible books, Ryan Hoover of  ⁨@FitToFightRepublic⁩ .

If you know me, you know my passion for martial arts runs deep. But beyond that, my bigger mission is encouraging women and anyone who feels vulnerable to embrace what I believe is the ultimate form of self-care: self-protection and self-defense.

In this conversation, Ryan and I cover a lot: mindset as both a martial artist and business owner, some technique talk for those who love the details, and most importantly, the hope that if you’ve been on the fence about training you’ll finally step into a nearby gym and start your journey.

If you need help finding the right training space, shoot me a DM and I’ll see if I can help point you in the right direction. You can also grab all of Ryan’s books on Amazon.

The Incomplete Guide to Modern Krav Maga™: A Manual for Real-World Self-Defense: https://a.co/d/02fIFsw

College Bound: How to Be Ready, Stay Safe, and Still Live Your Life: https://a.co/d/eGZ611p

And if you’re ready to go deeper into these conversations—exploring self-protection, mindset, and empowerment with me and others on the same journey—come join The Circle on Substack. It’s where we connect beyond the podcast, share resources, and build a stronger community together.

https://substack.com/@thoughtexperimentcalledlife

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