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🎙 New Episode: The Pretty Deadly Podcast Returns!After a long break, Pretty Deadly Podcast is back! In this relaunch, Susie Kahlich, founder of Pretty Deadly Self Defense, shares her survival story, martial arts journey, and the evolution of Pretty Deadly—from a workshop for her mother to an international program. Now, she’s bringing it to the U.S.!🔹 Topics Covered:✔ Surviving homelessness, 1980s NYC, solo travel, and a violent attack. ✔ Why traditional self-defense fails most women. ✔ How Pretty Deadly makes self-defense fun, natural, and effective. ✔ Moving from Berlin to San Francisco—what’s next? ✔ How everyday movements—like handing over a cup of coffee—become powerful self-defense techniques.📍 Perfect for: Women interested in self-defense, personal safety, and confidence-building.👉 Learn more: prettydeadlyselfdefense.com 📲 Follow: @teamprettydeadly (Instagram) | @prettydeadlyboss (TikTok)⏳ Key Moments & Time Stamps:🕒 00:00:02 – Welcome Back! The Pretty Deadly Podcast returns. 🕒 00:00:26 – Survival & Strength: From homelessness to ninjutsu. 🕒 00:01:42 – Moving Pretty Deadly to San Francisco: What’s next? 🕒 00:02:37 – Why Most Self-Defense Fails Women (and how to fix it). 🕒 00:03:40 – Finding the Right Martial Arts Teacher: Susie’s story. 🕒 00:09:27 – The Birth of Pretty Deadly: How a lesson for her mom became a movement. 🕒 00:12:03 – Self-Defense Should Be Fun: Breaking free from fear-based training. 🕒 00:13:01 – Everyday Moves as Self-Defense: The power of natural motion. 🕒 00:14:18 – Bigger Mission: Gender equality, empowerment & self-defense. 🕒 00:15:03 – Where to Learn More: Classes, certifications & resources.🎧 How to Listen:📡 Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more! ⭐ Leave a review to help others find the show. 📢 Share this episode with someone who should hear it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
