bjj suicidal thoughts

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This week we have an interview with BJJ Black Belt Kristina Barlaan. Kristina is a black belt under Caio Terra. This interview covers a wide range of topics from her first tournament to off the mat challenges.

We talk about:

Competing as a white belt
How she turned BJJ from a hobby to a job
How she uses BJJ to help people
Dealing with a long drive to train
Dealing with anxiety and depression
Advice for people dealing with anxiety or suicidal thoughts
Why it is important to reach out for help
How BJJ can help with depression

Links:

Quote of the week: “Everybody has at least a few areas in their thinking and some attitudes that need to change. If you want to improve your life, you need to go after those areas.” John Maxwell

Article of the week: Back to the Basics

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