This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Anura Mathis M.A., LPCC, who trains in martial arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling). She started training in 2021 after leaving a domestically violent relationship. She sought out martial arts for self-defense but fell in love with mastering techniques and confidence. She practices as an EMDR Therapist focused on treating trauma in people of all ages.

She started her Bachelor's degree and career in psychology in 2008. She started her virtual private practice, Freedom 2 Connect Counseling, after finishing her Master's degree in December 2019. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy can help treat traumatic symptoms in people suffering from all forms of trauma, in only a few sessions, and in some clients, symptoms are 100% resolved, permanently!

She also hosts the Freedom 2 Fight Podcast where she interviews martial arts practitioners, therapists, artists, entrepreneurs, etc about their martial arts journey. She finds that martial arts truly helps to heal trauma (mental health) and empower her life.

To get connected with Eden, find her on LinkedIn.

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