This episode isn’t about medals or wins. It’s about the real fight — the one that happens off the mats, in the quiet moments when you question your worth, your capacity, and your calling.I share one of the hardest lessons from my journey to black belt — the time I went into shutdown instead of showing up. I tried to hold more than I had capacity for, telling myself, “You’ve won world titles, you can do this.” But my body whispered, “You don’t feel safe yet.”That moment became one of my greatest teachers. It reminded me that the journey to black belt isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and ancestral. It’s not just about who I am on the mats, but who I am when life asks me to slow down, rebuild, and rise again.This yarn is about moving from survival to sovereignty, from performance to presence — and learning that the real black belt work is mastery of self.In this conversation, I talk about how structure, safety, and self-trust are the foundation for strength — both in training and in life. It’s a reflection on resilience, mental health, and the daily practice of becoming who you’re meant to be, one choice and one breath at a time.The fight isn’t just about the gold medal — it’s about who you become in the process. It’s the Warrior Heart work on and off the mats.🖤 If this speaks to you, come walk with me — inside the Warrior Heart community, and through the Journey to Black Belt. (Link in show notes)🔖 Keywords:black belt journey, resilience, warrior heart, mental health, personal growth, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Indigenous empowerment, self-mastery, sovereignty, purpose, discipline, healing⏱ Episode Chapters:00:00 — The Real Fight: Ego vs. Essence 03:45 — The Black Belt Journey Beyond the Mats 07:20 — From Survival to Sovereignty 12:40 — Building Safety, Structure, and Self-Trust 18:30 — Discipline as Devotion 25:00 — Mastery in Motion🔥 Sound Bites:“The real black belt work is mastery of self.” “I’m not just training to fight — I’m training to feel safe in my own power.” “Every breakdown is feedback — every round is a return to truth.”

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