Category: Motivational

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Rebecca Durr Moffett – Far From Ordinary

January 26, 2021

Meet Rebecca Durr Moffett, an ambitious Judo practitioner who practices transcendental meditation and has worked in a battered women’s shelter for more than 30 years. She also earned a master’s degree in Public Administration while working. Listen to her great insights here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Rebecca-Durr-Moffett—Far-From-Ordinary-eo1qt7 or here: Rebecca refers to herself as an ordinary martial artist and… Read More Rebecca Durr Moffett – Far From Ordinary

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Life Through Martial Art Eyes

January 24, 2021

Let’s face it. Martial artists see the world a little differently. They see a combination of defense, offense, art, beauty, physicality, mindset and spirituality. The eyes take it all in during class and practice.  Practitioners start to see  a new hope and a new beginning inside themselves. They realize how powerful and explosive they can… Read More Life Through Martial Art Eyes

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Lynn Varghese – A Brain Tumor Survivor Dedicated to Martial Arts

January 6, 2021

Lynn Varghese was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2003. After three surgeries and a shunt, it was found to be benign. In 2012, she began training martial arts in her basement for a full year before finally joining a martial art class.  Listen in to her inspiring story here:  https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Lynn-Varghese—A-Brain-Tumor-Survivor-Dedicated-to-Martial-Arts-enoddf Lynn is a devoted… Read More Lynn Varghese – A Brain Tumor Survivor Dedicated to Martial Arts

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Chase Your Dreams in 2021

January 1, 2021

We all hold dreams deep inside, but how often do we chase them? How many of us have visions about the way we want to live our lives, yet we let them slip away? Today is a great day for change. Flexibility in your body and in your mindset  helps you grow and discover your… Read More Chase Your Dreams in 2021

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Declutter and Allow the Real You to Emerge

December 26, 2020

Do you feel like you are not headed in the right direction? Do you wonder why things are not going your way? Have you had a lot of difficult times recently? All of the residue built up from negative thoughts and negative direction fill your life and your mind with unnecessary clutter. It is all… Read More Declutter and Allow the Real You to Emerge

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Fran Charlton (Sweden) – A Woman’s Tumultuous Upbringing Morphs into a Budo Mindset

December 20, 2020

From her roots as a child in an extremely creative family where narcissism, abuse and neglect existed, Martial art woman, Fran Charlton of Sweden finds a way to turn healing into a silver lining. Listen to her story here:https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Fran-Charlton—A-Womans-Tumultuous-Upbringing-Morphs-into-a-Budo-Mindset-emq41b or here: Podcast Intro: Today I have the honor of presenting probably one of the most… Read More Fran Charlton (Sweden) – A Woman’s Tumultuous Upbringing Morphs into a Budo Mindset

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What Will You Make of Today?

December 13, 2020

Today will be whatever you make it. Will it be any of these – relaxing, productive, adventurous, spirited, or exciting? There are many choices that you can make to create a memorable and joyful day. However, it is easy to choose the opposite of positive and memorable. Don’t go there! Don’t allow negativity, laziness, complacency,… Read More What Will You Make of Today?

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Kristy Hitchins – Empowering Women Through Her Martial Art Pink Belt Scholarship Program

December 5, 2020

Kristy Hitchens talks about how and why she founded the Pink Belt project in Australia, a  martial art scholarship for women in need, especially victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.In this interview. Listen here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Kristy-Hitchens—Empowering-Women-Through-The-Pink-Belt-Scholarship-Program-eluinl or here: She also discusses why women should learn martial arts, how she overcame a physical injury during her… Read More Kristy Hitchins – Empowering Women Through Her Martial Art Pink Belt Scholarship Program

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Lady Lallaine Reed – A Candid and Lighthearted Martial Art Master

November 22, 2020

Lady Lallaine Reed – This lighthearted and laughter-filled interview matches Lady’s personality perfectly. Listen in as she shares about martial arts, movies, holistic health, writing and even belly dancing! Listen here: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Lady-Lallaine-Reed—A-Candid-and-Lighthearted-Martial-Art-Master-elh80k or here: Lady’s Impressive Bio:  4th Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do, 5th Degree Black Belt in Wei Kuen Do, First generation… Read More Lady Lallaine Reed – A Candid and Lighthearted Martial Art Master

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Penny Pitassi – Multi Martial Art School Owner and Active Shooter Trainer

November 16, 2020

Penny Pitassi is a multi- martial art school owner and an active shooter trainer who was formerly enlisted in the United States Air Force as a B52 Mechanic, Historian, and in the Honor Guard. Listen to here interesting interview here:  https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/episodes/Penny-Pitassi—Multi-Martial-Art-School-Owner-and-and-Active-Shooter-Trainer-el6s06 Or here: Background: Penny Pitassi began martial art training in 1989 and holds rank… Read More Penny Pitassi – Multi Martial Art School Owner and Active Shooter Trainer