Lora Becker: Trauma Recovery, Jiu-Jitsu & The Running Project | Gunz & Bunz

Welcome back to Gunz & Bunz, the podcast celebrating strong, successful women in Jiu-Jitsu and beyond! 💪 In this powerful episode, Bethany sits down with Lora Becker — mother of two, world traveler, science student, teacher, and dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Laura shares her incredible journey: growing up independent in rural Michigan, moving to Germany at 17, life as a dancer in Vegas, international adventures across Asia and Europe, marriages, raising her sons (including how Jiu-Jitsu transformed her autistic son Alex), and her deeply honest path through trauma recovery. She opens up about a violent assault that shook her sense of safety, her current "Running Project" to reclaim freedom from fear, and why she's documenting the raw, ongoing process of healing. They also dive into: Jiu-Jitsu as a tool for resilience, brain changes, and personal growth Advice for women starting BJJ (especially avoiding common pitfalls) Education reform, alternative learning, and Laura's vision for better schools Motherhood, family, strength, success, and showing yourself empathy Laura's decision to compete in the upcoming Gunz & Bunz Super Fights! This conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of real talk on trauma, perseverance, and living fearlessly. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:35 - Introducing Laura Becker 04:34 - Gifts from Gunz & Rollz Store 06:05 - Michigan Roots & Early Independence 10:30 - Vegas, Dancing, & Global Adventures 22:00 - Motherhood, Divorce, & Moving Around the World 25:45 - Discovering Jiu-Jitsu & Helping Her Son 39:30 - The Assault & Starting the Running Project 50:00 - Trauma Therapy, Healing, & Reclaiming Safety 1:02:00 - Neuroscience, Education, & Alternative Learning 1:16:00 - Jiu-Jitsu Advice for Women & This-or-That 1:35:00 - Defining Strength & Success 1:48:00 - Gunz & Bunz Super Fights Promo (July 11th) 1:54:00 - Closing & Merch If you're on a journey of resilience, healing, or just love Jiu-Jitsu stories from real women, this episode is for you. Support the Show & Guest: Shop Gunz & Rollz merch (rashguards, tees, bags, stickers & more): https://gunzandrollz.com Use code BUNZ15 for 15% off! Follow @gunzandrollz on Instagram & YouTube for more empowering content, events, and behind-the-scenes. Don't forget to like, subscribe, comment your biggest takeaway, and share with a strong woman in your life. Let's build this community! Next up: All-female Super Fights on July 11th at Triumph Fight Academy — register on Smoothcomp! #GunzAndBunz #BrazilianJiuJitsu #WomensEmpowerment #TraumaRecovery #Resilience #RunningProject #JiuJitsuLife