WISH - Women's International Summit for Health, presents Unlocking The Secrets of Women's Self Defen

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Clik here to view.Listen to my Unlocking The Secrets of Women's Self Defense, call with Tera Warner.

Here's What People Said About the podcast:

"The imagery in this call was necessary. Tough to listen to, but necessary. I tell my kid that the only time it's ok to bite or kick is when someone is trying to hurt her, but do I have the strength to take my own advice, should the worst happen? Like Tera, I live in the country, am often alone with my kid at home, and need to have the knowledge and skills to take care of us."

"Teja and Tera thank you for this eye opening call! I love how Teja said she is on a mission to help us face our fears, something for all of us to think through. How many of us go through our days so unaware of all that goes on around us and the signals we put out. Yes, Tera! you're so amazing when you said we have the right not to have our space interfered with! It's time to claim our boundaries for sure! I certainly will be talking with my daughter about awareness and personal responsibility..... thanks for being so candid with us Teja, so empowering!"

"I love the quote Teja shared about "the worst thing to do is nothing at all", I love that she teaches more about planning ahead and being proactive. My husband is in law enforcement, and I know from personal experience that we need to be aware of the surroundings when about. I always hope for the best and plan for the worst. I am so glad that Teja was able to share these skills in a positive way. The more we talk about this, the less taboo it will become. She was awesome, straight to the point, and brought a lot to this summit!"

"WOW! Total mind-body EXPLOSION! FINALLY!!!! Someone who speaks it true. Much of what she spoke of was what I've thought about often. I am in the Forces currently, and have been for 15 years. I did learn hand to hand combat skills, and fighting in close quarters, but she's right, NONE of those go into play when your with your children.

For myself, if I am alone with my 3 (all under 6) there is no chance that would want to engage in any kind of physical conflict, but I wouldn't hesitate at all if they were threatened. I can thank a harsh upbringing and military training that keeps me "situationally aware" at all times, and I can say that 100% this alone has saved my bacon a few times.

Being aware of where you are and who your with and what your options are is the best defense. I have been attacked in the past, and by the grace of my quick thinking "under fire" for lack of a better term, I literally have saved my own life a few times.

Jumping over a fence and hiding in a doghouse in a yard in my neighborhood, to dating incredibly devious men, AGAINST my gut feeling, because I am a very nice person, and want to believe what people say. My downfall was that because I wouldn't do these things to people, it seemed impossible to me that anyone would do that to me, wow, what a wake-up!

I love the way she spoke about the criminal mindset, because I have thought that way for years, living in extremely hostile environments (I was in a house that had a drive-by shooting, the shooters hit the wrong house!) as that was the way I had to think to keep my little 5'2" 120lb self out of a dumpster. Her points about how predators see women with children was so important. Her take on diffusion of responsibility was fabulous. I do not have her extensive training, but as a woman who spent years in a combat unit and has a few missions, I do understand where much of her information comes from and this is what women NEED to know and to hear.

Her info on fingers in eye sockets was great. I used to teach a womens self defense course (years and years ago) and we did not ever advocate using a weapon. This is because a larger stronger aggressor will be able to take the weapon away and use it against the victim. We should never kick the balls except as an extremely last resort, as most of the time this won't stop him, it will make him infinately more aggressive and it's what they expect from us. However, burying your thumb in an eye socket will cause the kind of blinding pain and disorentation that could give you the few minutes or seconds you need to get away. Killing him isn't the goal, the goal is to not be in the situation in the first place, but if you are there to get out as quickly and effectively as possible. Then go directly to the authorities.

I loved this call, loved it. I listened to it a 2 x in a row and felt so great to have things that I've said or thought be brought up by another proffessional mother. I'm rambling I know, but she's right. What works man against man is not necessarily going to work woman against man. We taught women to go primal, pee on an aggressor, vomit if possible, anything that will get him off you. That's the goal.    -  Deloris"