Paige VanZant Assault: Rise, and Why MMA Helped Me Survive After Trauma

Paige VanZant, a women's MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter in the UFC, announced the release of her book Rise this week, the story of her sexual assault and the aftermath. It made me think about how MMA helped me to survive in the aftermath of my own assault, and also why martial arts and physical exercise are so great for healing from all types of traumas. SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/jobeckwith WEBSITE http://www.letstalktrauma.com FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/letstalktrauma INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/letstalktrauma TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/letstalktrauma YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/user/jo2am #trauma #mma #paigevanzant PLAYLISTS! Anxiety & Depression: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-qriGoyQ9rHxTfG6OgcAwM8 Self Blame & Self Love: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-p4WbKETA15SaXtCjlPq2Ba Spirituality: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-rRSHDypzZAnM3VIFiXQQzP Relationships After Trauma: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-pX-WxFWNjEUXZFxjyw2tJV For Supporters of Survivors: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-oCPCLZehyl_3zkWdjoQ0zt For Trauma Survivors: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-pNvAKXK9omRU6gL4ozcSj4 Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-oquBbVYMm3CPJg5mIawt_D Current Events: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWCGiKDUjg-puzIbPIzw3u4HHJBG_rZ_i Trauma Talk exists to let you know that you are not alone - and you are not weird. This channel is a community for exploration and discussion of life in the aftermath of trauma, be it sexual assault, domestic violence, emotional/mental/spiritual abuse, natural disasters, combat, or any other type of trauma. You are welcome here - and you're never alone. DISCLAIMER: I am not a therapist but am simply speaking from my experiences as a survivor and someone who has lived with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Please seek professional help if you are concerned for your mental or physical wellness or safety.