Open Mat Social Hour
A podcast made for grapplers, by grapplers. We explore stories about injuries, rehab journeys, and how each unique person has overcome their own obstacles and struggles. Come join us on the Open Mat Social Hour!
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Podcasting since 2023 • 112 episodes
Open Mat Social Hour
Latest Episodes
Ep 112: If You Treat Your Body Like Glass, It Will Shatter
Join us today as Diana & Kris break down a the narrative around fragility that has unfortunately brainwashed a lot of people into backing away from strength training or being active. We discuss what should be happening instead & how you...
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Episode 112
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Ep 111: "My Body is Always Wrecked After Training, Why?" & 2026 Recap So Far
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana chat about why so many of us feel great when we train but then wrecked either the rest of the day or even the next couple of days. Then we briefly recap how the first couple of weeks of 2026...
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Episode 111
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Ep 110: "It Got So Bad, I Couldn't Straighten My Spine When I Stood Up From a Chair" - Randy's Story
Join us today on a special episode with Randy SantaMaria!!Randy is a purple belt out of the Bay Area who dealt with debilitating chronic low back pain for many years. So much so, that he would have flare ups that would not allow him to ...
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Episode 110
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Ep 109: The Qualities of Our Most Successful Clients
Join us today as Diana breaks down some of the patterns she has seen in our most successful clients. It's physical, mental, philosophical & everything in between. A good reflection piece for us all.Enjoy!
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Episode 109
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Ep 108: "Jiu Jitsu Wasn't Fun Because I Was Worried About My Knee, But Now I Can Enjoy It Again" - Heidi's Story
***I mistakened South Carolina for North Carolina - so any Carolinians SORRYSORRYSORRY!!!!***Join us today on a special episode with Heidi Lozano!!Heidi is a black belt who came up through the CheckMat competition rigor, and even...
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Season 2
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