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May 1, 2025 โ€ข 48 mins

This episode is a departure from our normal topics, and an important one. Ella asks black belt M. Aziz about personal safety and the importance of self-defense.

Note: the 2nd half of this episode gets more explicit (starting ~min 26), so take care when/where you listen. {originally aired in 2017}

We discuss:

  • Staying safe in parking lots and garages.
  • Staying safe while exercising alone.
  • The role of body language & awareness of our surroundings
  • Maintaining safety when coming home or leaving home.
  • The risks posed by acquaintances and known individuals.
  • Staying safe while meeting people you met online.
  • Recognizing concerning behaviors in acquaintances & potential partners.
  • Using technology to enhance personal safety.
  • The importance of letting someone know your location.
  • Resistance and Evasion Techniques - Basic Self-Defense Tips.

๐ŸŒŸ Guest: M. Aziz - Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE)

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