In today's episode, we're joined by Mio Strong, who shares her journey into self-defense and her role with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation's smart defense program.

Inspired by her daughters, Mio began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts.

She discusses her experiences with sexual abuse and stalking, which fueled her passion for self-defense.

Milo highlights smart defense's unique trauma-informed approach, combining physical techniques

and breath work with education

on sexual violence, consent, and self-worth.

Emphasizing intuition, community, and self-love, the program aims to empower women and build

resilience.

The interview also emphasizes how pornography often distorts perceptions of consent and

normalizes harmful behaviors,

contributing to a culture of violence and exploitation.

Join us as Mio discusses how smart defense is redefining self-defense and empowering women.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Consider Before Consuming.

Okay, hey, Mio.

Good morning.

I'm so happy to have you here.

I'm excited for our listeners to get to hear about the amazing work that you do that I have

been so lucky to experience and I want everyone to get a chance to experience it.

But first, before we get too far, can you introduce yourself?

Tell us a little bit about how you got into this work in the first place. Yes. So my name is

Mio Strong and I'm a mother first and foremost. I have two beautiful, tenacious, crazy stubborn

teenage girls in my home. And I originally got into this self-defense

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