Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
Doctor Jiu Jitsu Show
Podcast Description
The Doctor Jujitsu Show is a monthly podcast for anyone who lives the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle—whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a weekend warrior, or someone fitting training into a full-time schedule. Hosted by Dr. Megan Jimenez, an active-duty Army orthopedic sports surgeon and black belt, each episode brings honest, insightful conversations with the people who’ve influenced her path as a physician, martial artist, and lifelong student of performance.From fellow Jiu Jitsu athletes and surgeons to farmers and nutrition experts, Dr. Jimenez explores how training, recovery, mindset, and daily habits intersect to keep you sharp on and off the mat.New episodes drop the first Friday of each month.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on various themes including combat sports, military performance, injury prevention, and nutrition, with episodes like Regenerative Farming, Athlete Fuel & The Truth About 'Healthy' Meat highlighting the intricate connections between farming practices and athletic performance. Other episodes address training, recovery strategies, mindset shifts, and incorporating healthy habits into a busy lifestyle.
The Doctor Jujitsu Show is a monthly podcast for anyone who lives the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle—whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a weekend warrior, or someone fitting training into a full-time schedule. Hosted by Dr. Megan Jimenez, an active-duty Army orthopedic sports surgeon and black belt, each episode brings honest, insightful conversations with the people who’ve influenced her path as a physician, martial artist, and lifelong student of performance.
From fellow Jiu Jitsu athletes and surgeons to farmers and nutrition experts, Dr. Jimenez explores how training, recovery, mindset, and daily habits intersect to keep you sharp on and off the mat.
New episodes drop the first Friday of each month.
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and powerhouse black belt, Professor Faye Lynn Cherrier. Faye’s journey through Jiu Jitsu is nothing short of inspiring—from getting her start in MMA gyms to traveling the world for competitions, all while overcoming serious injuries with grit and grace. We get into her transition from striking to grappling, the importance of cross training, and what it really takes to stay safe and thrive as a smaller athlete in a physically demanding sport. We also dig deep into Faye’s recovery from a serious neck injury, her experience competing at the United World Wrestling Championship in Poland, and how she balances training, nutrition, and mental health.
Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Getting to know Professor Faye—her background in MMA and how she found her way to Jiu Jitsu.
[2:02] Why she made the switch from striking to grappling and how injuries influenced that choice.
[4:24] The role of cross training in her performance—and why strength training changed everything.
[5:57] Advice for smaller athletes on picking training partners and preventing injuries.
[8:24] Faye’s go-to recovery meals, nutrition habits, and why meal prep keeps her on track.
[11:19] Competing internationally at the United World Wrestling Championship in Poland.
[16:01] Her collegiate wrestling experience and the neck injury that almost ended it all.
[23:50] Navigating discouraging medical advice and finding hope through alternative therapies.
[32:57] The power of myofascial release, emotional healing, and consistent recovery habits.
[35:26] Why massage therapy, sleep, and daily self-care routines are essential for athlete longevity.
[38:34] What’s next for Faye—upcoming competitions, wedding plans, and new content channels.
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