Women Who Fight supports female fighters, collecting specialist advice and sharing current research from the experts. We are passionate about creating a space where women can find answers in a supportive and safe environment, promoting equality in the gym, on screen, in research and in prizes, as well as sinking our teeth into the best ways to optimise our health and training. We believe that our training should work with our unique and dynamic bodies, building on our strengths to help us grow and evolve in our field. In a male dominated sport, women need to support each other as we develop within it, and Women Who Fight aims to bring knowledge to the people who need it.
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
We loved our chat with Chanel, she's a superstar in every way; Graphic Designer, Photographer and Progress Sponsored BJJ Athlete. She has also released her own line of great merch in collab with Progress - she's a force to be reckoned with. In our conversation Chanel spoke about her eating disorder and difficulty with mental health, and how BJJ has helped her.
Unfortunately since recording, Chanel sustained a major knee injury and is currently fundraising to help pay for much needed surgery - she has a direct fundraising link here, and is also putting on fundraising events, more information can be found via her instagram here.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guest: Chanel O'Brien
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Join us for our chat with Mike Leng - everything about nutrition in the BJJ and MMA circle from his years of experience.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guests: Unorthodox Nutrition
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
We were eager to learn more about Zoe following her impressive performance at our WF Invitational. With so many people curious about her, we thought the best way to introduce her story was by bringing her onto the podcast. In our interview, we got to know the Oxford graduate and biology teacher who’s been making waves in the BJJ competition scene.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guests: Zoë Lundy
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
This episode explores the postpartum experience! We talk to accomplished female BJJ Black Belts and our fave Women's Health Physiotherapist; Chloe Stevens. Our black belt guests are Natalia, Leoni and Tanya.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guests: Natalia Drummond, Una Quinn, Chloe Stevens, Chelsea Leah, Samantha Cook
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
This episode explores breastfeeding! We talk to accomplished female BJJ Black Belts and our fave Women's Health Physiotherapist; Chloe Stevens. Our black belt guests are Natalia, Leoni and Tanya.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guests: Natalia Drummond, Leoni Munslow, Tanya Lindsay
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
In this episode we had we explore the experience of pregnancy. Our guests are Chelsea - Black belt and owner of Escapology; Una Quinn - Black belt in Ireland from Team Torres; Chloe Stevens women's health physiotherapist.
We talk about the feelings, hormones, dos and don'ts and more!
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Sula is our WFI winner and Gi coach for our WF camp next month. As a high level competitor, Sula regularly competes internationally, pushing her resilience and developing a strong mindset. She has a glowing presence and we loved chatting with her in this episode.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guest: Sula-Mae Loewenthal
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Rosa Walsh is an incredible athlete, and we are thrilled to have her coaching at our BJJ camp in April. We had a chat to get to know her a little bit more, and we loved how fun and relatable she was, talking about her journey so far - we can't wait to learn from her!
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guest: Rosa Walsh
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Introducing Jessa Khan, BJJ black belt and 2023 IBJJF Worlds champion. Jess is a rising superstar, and it was a pleasure to chat to her about her experience growing up in the sport and teaching from as young as 16.
We discussed her upcoming super-fight against Danielle Kelly on ONE Fight Night 14, her incredible experience winning IBJJF Worlds at black belt this year, the realities of being a woman in the sport, and much more!
For more info about the ONE event, click here
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guest: Jessa Khan
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Chloe is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and Nutritionist based in Canterbury. Chloe treats a wide range of issues like pelvic pain, low back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, endometriosis, PCOS, post and ante natal rehab. She is passionate about supporting all women to become the strongest, healthiest and most confident version of themselves.
Hosts: Shanti & Marina
Guest: Chloe Stevens
Sound Editor and Composer: Will Grant