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Open Mat Social Hour

Open Mat Physio

A podcast made for grapplers, by grapplers. We explore stories about injuries, rehab journeys, and how each unique person has overcome their own obstacles and struggles. Come join us on the Open Mat Social Hour!#PorradaResponsibly

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26:49

Ep 120: "Pushing Through Pain Didn't Help Me" Lessons...

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2026/04/10

Join us today on a special episode with Jennifer Tam!! Jenn & I met at the Unicorns BJJ camp last year, and a couple months later she reached out to get some rehab for her knee and hip. Jenn shares her experiences grappling (no pun intended) with her ego when she was dealing with injuries and how it taught her how to slow down, be more intentional about her body, as well as plan for longevity vs short term gain. This is her story.

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39:41

Ep 119: Handling Fear Mongering Medical Language &...

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2026/03/27

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a question from a fellow physio about handling fear mongering language in the jiu jitsu community + a little chat about CJI 3??? Enjoy!

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22:55

Ep 118: How/Why the Healthcare System is Failing You...

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2026/03/13

Join us today as Diana reflects on the data behind our healthcare system, how it affects the physical therapy profession, plus what you can do about it to prioritize long term health. Enjoy!

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24:56

Ep 117: "My Pain Made it Impossible to Be Present at...

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2026/03/06

Join us today on a special episode with Tetsuko !! Randy is a purple belt out of the Bay Area who dealt with debilitating chronic low back pain for many years. So much so, that he would have flare ups that would not allow him to straighten his back when he would rise from a chair. Randy tried multiple different approaches before finally taking a chance with us at Open Mat Physio. Now he is on track to mentally & physically get back into the competition scene, with the most important bein...

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28:52

Ep 116: The Low Back Pain Epidemic In Jiu Jitsu Athletes

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2026/02/27

Join us today as Diana & Kris break down the low back pain epidemic in jiu jitsu athletes, along with some statistics about low back pain. We also discuss some ways we evaluate and treat these cases. Enjoy! Audio Editing: @chrisjenkns

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15:52

Ep 115: "Heat or Ice, Which is Better?" "Do I Have to...

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2026/02/20

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana answer a couple of questions from a follower's DM + chatted about Gordon Ryan's retirement along with recent pod faves. Enjoy! Audio editing: @chrisjenkns

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41:17

Ep 114: I Flared Him Up in 2022, But He Gave Me a 2nd...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2026/02/13

Join us today on a special episode with Nick Phillips!! Nick's story is a story of transformation, change, self-reflection and more. We originally met in 2022 when Nick came to Open Mat Physio for his back pain. During our process, there was a moment where the program flared up his back so bad, that he had to take a break. I felt awful, and learned from that experience as a clinician. Nick returned in 2025, resolved his back pain with us, and shares what happened between 2022-2025 that allow...

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20:22

Ep 113: Why I Quit Training for Everything, And Got...

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2026/02/06

Join us today as Diana reflects on the costs behind trying to balance too many things at one time, and when it is a good idea to quit. Enjoy!

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25:17

Ep 112: If You Treat Your Body Like Glass, It Will...

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2026/01/30

Join us today as Diana & Kris break down a the narrative around fragility that has unfortunately brainwashed a lot of people into backing away from strength training or being active. We discuss what should be happening instead & how you can get started! Enjoy! Audio Editing: @chrisjenkns

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19:44

Ep 111: "My Body is Always Wrecked After Training,...

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2026/01/23

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana chat about why so many of us feel great when we train but then wrecked either the rest of the day or even the next couple of days. Then we briefly recap how the first couple of weeks of 2026 is going! Had to cut it short at the end to rush to a content filming session. Enjoy! Audio editing: @chrisjenkns

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30:47

Ep 110: "It Got So Bad, I Couldn't Straighten My...

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2026/01/16

Join us today on a special episode with Randy SantaMaria!! Randy is a purple belt out of the Bay Area who dealt with debilitating chronic low back pain for many years. So much so, that he would have flare ups that would not allow him to straighten his back when he would rise from a chair. Randy tried multiple different approaches before finally taking a chance with us at Open Mat Physio. Now he is on track to mentally & physically get back into the competition scene, with the most import...

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22:58

Ep 109: The Qualities of Our Most Successful Clients

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2026/01/09

Join us today as Diana breaks down some of the patterns she has seen in our most successful clients. It's physical, mental, philosophical & everything in between. A good reflection piece for us all. Enjoy!

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Ep 108: "Jiu Jitsu Wasn't Fun Because I Was Worried...

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2026/01/02

***I mistakened South Carolina for North Carolina - so any Carolinians SORRYSORRYSORRY!!!!*** Join us today on a special episode with Heidi Lozano!! Heidi is a black belt who came up through the CheckMat competition rigor, and eventually found her way into wellness as a career. Although she's had a history of knee injuries, this one felt different. Heidi knew she needed to take this one seriously to avoid surgery so she looked for extra guidance. Now she is back training confidently, with an...

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Ep 107: "How Do I Say NO to a Roll??", UFC BJJ Card...

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2025/12/26

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk whether or not we should say no to rolls & HOW we should say no to them. We all review the UFC BJJ Card (terribly LOL) & review our 2025 Spotify Wrapped. Enjoy!

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29:39

Ep 106: Why Porrada Everyday is Ruining Your Gains

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/12/19

Join us today as Diana & Kris break down a topic of porrada everyday, how doing it is ruining your gains on&off the mats, plus better ways to go about training for longevity on the mats. Enjoy!

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25:57

Ep 105: Chronic Groin Strain Exercises, Finding The...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/12/05

Join us today on a new episode where Kris & Diana talk options for chronic groin strains, discussions around having a hard time finding the right training intensity, longevity hacks & what we're excited for this Christmas! Enjoy!

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11:29

Ep 104 Mini: Ways to Stay Injury-Free While Prepping...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/11/28

In this episode, Kris & Diana chat about different ways to stay healthy while prepping for a competition. Competing is not an easy task on the body. It requires discipline, a lot of hard training, & sacrificing short term comfort. Here are some tips we have gathered from working with athletes prepping for comps that we wanted to share so you all can stay as injury-free as possible leading up to the show day! Enjoy!

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31:22

Ep 103: "When I Got Injured, I Didn't Think of...

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2025/11/21

Join us today on a special episode with Tzitzi Lomeli!! Tzitzi suffered a pretty severe knee injury during a jiu jitsu training session earlier this year that affected her daily life in a way that she never imagined. After multiple consultations with Doctors who recommended surgery, Tzitzi decided otherwise. There was no way she could go through the ACL surgery recovery process with all of life's priorities. Tzitzi shares her journey of her decision, why she made it, & if she thinks she ...

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Ep 102: The Hidden Costs of Training Through Pain

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2025/11/14

Join us today as Diana breaks down a topic that was inspired by a recent convo with a training partner - the hidden costs of ignoring pain. If we take a step back, they are impactful to our jiu jitsu mat time. Diana goes through better ways to approach this, and ways to prioritize staying training for a long time. Enjoy!

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Ep 101: Starting Jiu Jitsu After 40 Years Old -...

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2025/11/07

Join us today on a special episode with our first repeat guest, Chris Capetto!! Recently we got a question from a follower on IG on what it's like "Starting BJJ after age 40", so we wanted to answer that question! Chris started Jiu Jitsu in his 50's after a long history of playing other sports, and today he shares with us his experience of how he got into jiu jitsu, some challenges of being an older grappler, and some advice to anyone who is older and interested in getting into jiu jitsu. Co...

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