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 • 113 episodes
Open Mat Social Hour
Latest Episodes
Ep 113: Why I Quit Training for Everything, And Got Better
Join us today as Diana reflects on the costs behind trying to balance too many things at one time, and when it is a good idea to quit. Enjoy!
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Episode 113
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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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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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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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