• Ep 125: "All Aging Grapplers NEED a Movement Practice" Moving Well & Getting Older on the Mats - Jimmy's Story
    Jun 26 2026

    Join us today on a special episode with Jimmy Jolliff!

    Jimmy is a brown belt who has been training since the early 2000's in everywhere from NYC to North Carolina, and now in LA.

    He has a unique passion for the art of jiu jitsu that I haven't encountered often in the community, which is what made it such a fun experiencing working with him.

    In this episode, we chat about what jiu jitsu means to Jimmy, why all aging grapplers need a movement practice & our experience together working through his shoulder & hip issues.

    Enjoy!!

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    37 mins
  • Ep 124: Jiu Jitsu Mental Performance 101 - Athletic Identity, Longevity w Ego, & More w/ Erin Herle
    Jun 5 2026

    Join us today on a special episode with Erin Herle!

    Erin is a black belt in jiu jitsu, an extremely accomplished athlete, as well as a mental performance coach who works with high level athletes on sharpening their mental flexibility for peak performance.

    In this episode, Erin & Diana discuss everything that goes into what Erin does including challenges with clients, the struggles with athletic identity, the importance of self talk, & much much more.

    We appreciate Erin for taking so much time to share so much of her expertise in an extremely important sector in the jiu jitsu community.

    Enjoy!!

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    47 mins
  • Ep 123: Stretching vs Strengthening for BJJ: Which One Actually Decreases Injury? & Kris Started At a New Gym! - Q&A
    May 22 2026

    Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a client about when the shift changed from stretching to FRC to strengthening in deep ranges, Kris' new gym he started at, & some of our most memorable meals!

    Enjoy!

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    19 mins
  • Ep 122: He Was 50 With a Labrum Tear: How He Got Back to BJJ - Brent's Story
    May 8 2026

    Join us today on a special episode with Brent Simons!!

    Brent has been a martial artist for a large majority of his life, and found jiu jitsu a bit more recently. Naturally, he fell in love with it but along the way suffered a nasty knee injury, as well as had to undergo labrum surgery. Not only was this incredibly stressful on his mental & physical health, but his family also got hit really hard during the pandemic. In this episode, Brent shares what made him finally seek out a PT, as well as his recovery journey back to the mats.

    This is his story.

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    25 mins
  • Ep 121: Tendinopathy in Jiu Jitsu, ADCC WC Trials, Getting Popped for PEDs - Q&A
    Apr 24 2026

    Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a mutual friend about the reasons why tendinopathy is so common in BJJ & how to recover from it along with some hot goss about an athlete getting popped for PEDs and ADCC West Coast Trials winners!

    Enjoy!

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    38 mins
  • Ep 120: "Pushing Through Pain Didn't Help Me" Lessons About Ego, Slowing Down & Longevity in BJJ - Jenn's Story
    Apr 10 2026

    Join us today on a special episode with Jennifer Tam!!

    Jenn & I met at the Unicorns BJJ camp last year, and a couple months later she reached out to get some rehab for her knee and hip. Jenn shares her experiences grappling (no pun intended) with her ego when she was dealing with injuries and how it taught her how to slow down, be more intentional about her body, as well as plan for longevity vs short term gain.

    This is her story.

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    27 mins
  • Ep 119: Handling Fear Mongering Medical Language & CJI3??? Q&A
    Mar 27 2026

    Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a fellow physio about handling fear mongering language in the jiu jitsu community + a little chat about CJI 3???

    Enjoy!


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    40 mins
  • Ep 118: How/Why the Healthcare System is Failing You & What to Do About It
    Mar 13 2026

    Join us today as Diana reflects on the data behind our healthcare system, how it affects the physical therapy profession, plus what you can do about it to prioritize long term health.

    Enjoy!

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    23 mins