Is cauliflower ear and hairless knees really a wrestling badge of honor—or just the price of four years on the mat? This week on Mat Mom's, the ladies swap stories about backup boots, forgotten gear, and surviving restroom roulette on a six-hour road trip.
From mouthguards and mangled ears to Maverik gas station pit stops (the real MVP) and why Chipotle still won't serve a breakfast burrito, nothing's off limits.
You'll get the unfiltered truth about taped laces, singlet slip-ups, and the eternal peanut butter-pickle sandwich debate. Plus, some real talk for parents of girl wrestlers—managing weight cuts, monthly challenges, and why proper headgear fit matters more than you think.
If you've ever driven through the night for a tournament, opened a gear bag that smelled like something died, or Googled "She Wee" on Amazon out of desperation, this one's for you. Part survival guide, part comedy hour, all mat-side therapy.
✅ Key Takeaways
- Learn why mouthguards matter—even if your wrestler doesn't have braces.
- Spot the signs of cauliflower ear early (and why hiding it from Mom never works).
- Laugh (and groan) through road-trip restroom hacks and Maverik Gas Station shout-outs.
- Avoid point deductions with laced-up wrestling shoes done right.
- Get real talk on girls wrestling challenges—from singlets to weight cuts.
⏱ Chapters / Timestamps
01:54 – Mouthguards & CIF rules you need to know
04:38 – Cauliflower ear, splints, and "showing Mom the damage"
08:53 – ER or not to ER? The ear trauma decision
13:21 – Singlet struggles, girl wrestlers, and the bathroom saga
15:06 – Restroom adventures & the legendary "She Wee"
17:13 – Road trips, weigh-ins, and sneaky In-N-Out runs
20:08 – Wrestling shoes: hobbit feet vs. Yeti feet
21:48 – Stinky gear bags & lunchbox fails
23:30 – Burrito debates, peanut butter pickles, and hairless knees
Got a mat-side hack we missed? Drop it in the comments or message us—we'll share the best ones in a future episode.
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