Episode 35: Beating Disaster with Carrie ConradEpisode 35: Beating Disaster with Carrie Conrad
Recovery Plus Podcast: F*ck Yesterday, Focus on Today
Carrie describes her story as almost being sober and in recovery by accident. Before her successes, Carrie has experienced domestic violence, abuse, addiction, lost businesses and homes, has had chronic health problems and was a single parent with a special needs child, but somehow remained on her feet. Her journey began in martial arts. Unfortunate life experience led to her passion of teaching karate to evolve into the study of violence prevention, psychology, communication and even bodyguard training– among other related topics - in order to better prepare and empower women and children to avoid and escape the real dangers of the world. After working in the self-defense industry for over a decade, her efforts transitioned into ensuring moms have access to what they really need to know to keep them and their kids safe as well as confidently raise their children to be PREPARED to thrive in today's world. This lead to the creation of the Mama Bear PREPARED online course and most recently, the Mama Bear PREPARED Facebook group. Though she still enjoys teaching Kenpo karate, most of her time is spent in further training and learning as well as sharing information with private groups or at conferences, providing various forms of self-defense or related training, or giving personal instruction and coaching for families with specific safety related concerns. More about Carrie: www.beatingdisaster.com www.facebook.com/BeatingDisaster www.facebook.com/groups/MamaBearPREPARED
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Carrie Conrad: From Surviving Abuse to Empowering Women
“Today, all of those things that I was so ashamed of and that brought me so much grief and pain and suffering are the exact things that I get to use Today when I connect with other women and other moms, and it's just like insane.”
Imagine facing domestic violence, addiction, and chronic health problems, all while being a single parent to a special needs child. That's the reality Carrie Conrad lived through. In this episode of RecoveryPlusPodcast, Carrie opens up to Dr. Mei-Li Hennen about her incredible journey from survival to empowerment. Her story is one of resilience, grit, and an unyielding desire to help others.
Carrie's path to recovery wasn't a straight line; it was filled with unexpected turns that led her to martial arts and eventually to teaching karate. But her passion didn't stop there. She delved into violence prevention, psychology, communication, and even bodyguard training to better equip women and children to navigate real-world dangers. Over a decade in the self-defense industry has transformed Carrie into a beacon of hope for many.
She founded the Mama Bear PREPARED program, offering moms the tools they need to keep their families safe and thrive in today's world. Whether it's through online courses or private groups, Carrie's mission is clear: empower women and moms with knowledge and confidence. Tune in to hear how she overcame shame and grief, found connection, and now uses her experiences to uplift others.
This episode is not just about surviving but thriving, and Carrie's story is a testament to the power of resilience and community.
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