Self-Defense as a Path to Empowerment

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains brief discussions of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.

Miyo Strong is the director of The Elizabeth Smart Foundation's self-defense program, Smart Defense. As a mom of two daughters, Miyo began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and other martial arts. She joins us for this Consider Before Consuming Podcast episode to share about Smart Defense's unique, trauma-informed approach, combining physical techniques and breathwork with education on sexual violence, consent, and self-worth.

Episode Resources

Article: How Porn Can Promote Sexual Violence

Podcast: Consider Before Consuming Ep.89: Elizabeth Smart

Smart Defense

Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)

Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel VanDerKolk

Book: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker.

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