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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Episodes
99 episodes
Ep 99: "PT or Surgery - Which is Right for Me?", Fave New Restaurant & What We're Working on in BJJ Currently
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk rehab vs. surgery, in what context it might be better to choose one vs. the other, our new favorite restaurants we will definitely visit soon & what we are currently working on on t...
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Episode 99
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Ep 98: What "Human First" Means & The Evolution of Healthcare w/ Aaron Ngor
Join us today as Diana is joined by a dear friend, Aaron Ngor. Aaron is an Athletic Trainer & Strength Coach out of Undefeated Athletic Club in Los Angeles. Not only is he an incredible healthcare provider, but he is also an incredible huma...
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Episode 98
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47:14
Ep 97: The Gray Zone of Low Back Pain, Losing Significant Weight & Relearning Her Game at Black Belt - Hillary's Story
Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Hillary Van Ornum, one of the owners of Unicorn Jiu Jitsu in Portland, OR.Hillary is a 3rd degree black belt, & a magnificent human being. In this episode, she goes throu...
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Episode 97
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28:05
Ep 96: Some Unconventional Advice for Older Grapplers
Join us today as Kris & Diana go back and forth on some unconventional advice for older grapplers who are trying to do this jiu jitsu thing for a really long time. This convo took a couple sharp turns, but ultimately came back to the roots ...
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Episode 96
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Ep 95: A Reflection of 4 Years of Open Mat Physio
Join Diana today on a solo episode to reflect together on what she has learned from starting Open Mat Physio 4 years ago. The journey has been an absolute blessing, but doesn't come without trials and tribulations in all shapes and sizes. Hope ...
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Episode 95
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Ep 94: Diana's a Purple Belt!! "Elbow Pain From Gripping... Help!" & CJI/Master Worlds Recap
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana recap what's new in our lives lately, a recap of CJI/Master Worlds weekend, & answering a question on how to tackle elbow pain from overgripping in jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!
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Episode 94
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Ep 93: ACL Rehab & "I Didn't Have a Problem Going 100%, But It Was Detrimental to My Body" - Kyle's Story
FORGIVE ME, I AM STILL LEARNING THIS AUDIO EQUIPMENT - STEP BY STEP, BETTER EACH TIME. ENJOY!!Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Kyle Calkins, a BJJ Black Belt & MMA Coach from West LA.<...
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Episode 93
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Ep 92: Are Jiu Jitsu Warmups Useless?
Join us today as Kris & Diana go back and forth on whether or not jiu jitsu warmups are useless. We also jump into the eco rabbit hole for a quick second, but ultimately give some tips & possible solutions on how to make warmups more ef...
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Ep 91: The Coop Injury Incident, IBJJF Open Sadness - A Heavy Week in the Jiu Jitsu Community
Join us today on a new episode where Kris & I discuss a couple unfortunate events that have happened in the BJJ community lately. As much as it is important to bring awareness to these types of situations in regards to safety, please give a...
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Episode 91
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Ep 90: The Isaac Doederlein Episode - POST-Elbow Dislocation, UFC BJJ, & Future Plans
***APOLOGIES for the background noise - we were filming post-training & in a coffee shop/store so there was music & chatting around us. Forgive us, we tried our best!!***Join us today on a special episode with a very special gues...
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Episode 90
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34:11
Ep 89: Things I've Learned About Chronic Pain in Jiu Jitsu Athletes
Join us today as Diana explores some things that she's learned about chronic pain in jiu jitsu athletes. It is no surprise that a lot of us struggle with the aftermaths of stacking injuries. With that being said, it is important to understand a...
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Episode 89
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20:49
Ep 88: CJI Predictions(?), How Social Media Overcomplicates Rehab, & Upcoming Excitement - Q&A
Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about some predictions about CJI2 (forgive us, we were not 100% updated on some of the teams, but we did our best with what we kne...
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Episode 88
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Ep 87: "I Was Ready to Accept the Fate of My Injuries" From Hopeless to Hopeful - Carl's Story
Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Carl Manabat, a BJJ Black Belt out of Orange County.Carl received his black belt in 2024 after 10.5 years of training. Initially, he came to us with so many different physica...
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Episode 87
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Ep 86: Reducing Risk of BJJ Injuries By Developing the Skill of 'Listening to Your Body' - Why It Matters & Ways to Do It
Join us today as Diana explores what it means to "listen to your body". This advice isn't often backed up by tangible action steps so today let's talk about why it matters, things to pay attention to, & ways to actually build some body awar...
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Episode 86
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Ep 85: "MY Debilitating Low Back Story & How I Got to Where I Am Now" - Diana's Story
Join us today as Diana breaks down the history of her debilitating low back pain story from when it started, to how it affected her life to how she resolved most of her pain to how she maintains her low back now. What a journey it's been.
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Episode 85
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31:09
Ep 84: "Yoga, Pilates, Lifting - What's Best for Me for Jiu Jitsu?"
Join us today as Diana & Kris explore different modalities we do off the mats to support our jiu jitsu journey. What's the best for you? Let's find out.Enjoy!
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Episode 84
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19:51
Ep 83: "Does Being A PT Help w/ Your Jiu Jitsu?", CJI2 Updates, Favorite Fast Food Rant - Q&A w/ Team Open Mat Physio
Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk if being a PT has helped us improve our jiu jitsu, excitement over CJI2, as well as a lovely little rant on best fast food restaur...
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Episode 83
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25:21
Ep 82: "My Knee Feels 200% Better... Choosing the Right Physio for Me" - Lorrain's Story
Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Dr. Lorrain Ko, PT, DPT.Lorrain is by trade a physio who works primarily with muay thai fighters. Her & Diana met at a con-ed course through mutual friends, & eventua...
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Episode 82
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Ep 81: Are You in Rehab Purgatory? Let's Find out.
Join us today as Diana explores rehab purgatory, why it's so common with jiu jitsu athletes, and ways to break out of it. It's not an easy journey, but with some tweaks, it can change your whole future on the mats.Enjoy!
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Episode 81
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Ep 80: Why Chasing the Next Hot Thing is Slowing Down Your Recovery
Join us today as Diana explores why we always seek novelty, how it intrudes our lives, & why it is actually slowing down your rehab or recovery process.Included are a couple questions to hit home for a reality check on what matters.<...
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Episode 80
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Ep 79: "I Felt 80% Less Pain Afterwards" When Low Back Surgery is the Right Decision - Bailey's Story
Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Bailey Brady.Surgery is demonized often, which is honestly deserved. But what if there was a case where it was warranted? The small %? What should we do? This is Bailey's sto...
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Episode 79
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Ep 78: Is All Pain Bad? What's Danger vs. Normal? When to Push Forward or Pull Back?
Join us today as Diana & Kris explore pain - one of the most complex conversations we could have with our clients. Pain is multi-factorial & can change on a day to day basis. Diana & Kris talk how they communicate between different ...
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Episode 78
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Ep 77: The Importance of Full Body Assessments for Rehab
Join us today as Diana explores why full body assessments are key to developing a good rehab plan for a client. Looking at just one joint is not enough. We need to get a big picture.Enjoy!
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Episode 77
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Ep 76: "Can I Compete While Still Rehabbing?", Motivation Struggles During Recovery & What Happened to White Belt Wednesdays?? - Q&A w/ Team Open Mat Physio
Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk if it's possible to compete while still working through the rehab process (aka not 100% yet), some advice on if getting injured ha...
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Episode 76
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Ep 75: Why Coming Back From Surgery EARLY Is a Bad Idea
Join us today as Diana & Kris explore why coming back to jiu jitsu too soon after surgery is a really bad idea. We explore some statistics of re-injury (which are scary), whether or not steroids improve surgery recovery rates, & why rel...
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Episode 75
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