Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode, Sofia sits down with health and mindset coach Vicky DiSanto to explore the often-overlooked concept of the defense of self, the physical foundation that supports confidence, capability, and personal safety.

With over a decade of experience in functional health and mindset coaching, Vicky has helped hundreds of clients work through complex challenges such as weight loss resistance, hormone imbalance, PCOS, perimenopause, and autoimmune issues. She explains why so many people feel stuck despite “doing everything right,” and why one-size-fits-all advice often fails.

This conversation covers:

• Why physical health is a prerequisite for effective self-defense and training
• How stress, hormones, and lifestyle impact energy, focus, and resilience
• The role accountability plays in creating lasting, sustainable change
• What it actually takes to rebuild trust in the body and move forward with clarity

This episode is for anyone who feels depleted, frustrated, or unsure where to start, and wants to take ownership of their health as a critical component of personal protection and strength.

🎧 Listen now and start building a stronger foundation from the inside out.

Episode Resources & Ways to Support the Show

• 🎥 Watch this episode on the She Shield YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@sheshieldpod
• 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.
• 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.
• ⭐ Rate & review the podcast: this helps the show reach more people who can benefit from self-defense education.
• 📲 Follow on Instagram: @sheshieldpod for episode highlights, behind-the-scenes, and episode updates. Check out your host Sofia @fit4fia.

To learn more about Sofia and or to train with her, visit fit4fia.com

This Episode is brought to you by Right to Bear. Right to Bear is a legal defense membership designed to support everyday citizens who take personal responsibility for their safety. Their program provides access to experienced attorneys and legal resources if you’re ever forced to defend yourself or others in a critical incident.

See their membership options here: http://Www.protectwithbear.com/pages/plans

Use code “FIT4FIA10” at checkout to receive 10% off your membership.

Episode Resources:

1. Train with Vicky
2. Follow Vicky on social

Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! This episode takes you inside a ShivWorks ECQC course through the voices of the people who lived it.

Recorded during my most recent Extreme Close Quarters Concepts (ECQC) course, this episode features interviews with Craig Douglas, founder of ShivWorks, alongside his assistant instructors and students from the class.

You’ll hear from:

• Craig Douglas (ShivWorks) on why ECQC is structured the way it is, what people consistently misunderstand about close-range violence, and why pressure testing matters
• Brian Frias and Scotty Oates, ShivWorks assistant instructors, on what they observe when students are stressed, entangled, and forced to make decisions in real time
• Olivia, a law enforcement officer and instructor, on applying ECQC principles within duty constraints and policy-driven environments
• Nick, a civilian with one clear goal: becoming harder to hurt and more capable of protecting himself and those he cares about

Episode Resources & Ways to Support the Show

• 🎥 Watch this episode on the She Shield YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@sheshieldpod
• 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.
• 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.
• ⭐ Rate & review the podcast: this helps the show reach more people who can benefit from self-defense education.
• 📲 Follow on Instagram: @sheshieldpod for episode highlights, behind-the-scenes, and episode updates. Check out your host Sofia @fit4fia.

To learn more about Sofia and or to train with her, visit fit4fia.com

This Episode is brought to you by Right to Bear. Right to Bear is a legal defense membership designed to support everyday citizens who take personal responsibility for their safety. Their program provides access to experienced attorneys and legal resources if you’re ever forced to defend yourself or others in a critical incident.

See their membership options here: http://Www.protectwithbear.com/pages/plans

Use code “FIT4FIA10” at checkout to receive 10% off your membership.

Episode Resources:

Train with Shivworks

Season 2 of She Shield Podcast is here! In this episode of the She Shield Podcast, I sit down with Joey Sauerland to break down why dry fire is one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, tools in training.

We dive into what dry fire actually does for skill development, how to approach it with intention instead of mindless reps, and the common misconceptions that stop people from ever stepping into competition shooting. Joey shares practical insight for those who feel like they’re “not ready yet” and explains why waiting for perfection is often the biggest barrier to progress.

A central theme of this conversation is defining your own success, a keystone concept in Joey’s classes. We talk about how setting the right benchmarks keeps shooters motivated, focused, and consistent—without burnout or comparison.

We also look ahead to Joey’s goals for 2026, what he’s building as an instructor, and how shooters at any level can move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you’re trying to train smarter, get unstuck, or finally take the leap into competition, this episode gives you a grounded framework to do exactly that.

🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms
📺 Full video episode available on YouTube

Episode Resources & Ways to Support the Show

• 🎥 Watch this episode on the She Shield YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@sheshieldpod
• 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.
• 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode.
• ⭐ Rate & review the podcast: this helps the show reach more people who can benefit from self-defense education.
• 📲 Follow on Instagram: @sheshieldpod for episode highlights, behind-the-scenes, and episode updates. Check out your host Sofia @fit4fia.

To learn more about Sofia and or to train with her, visit fit4fia.com

This Episode is brought to you by Right to Bear. Right to Bear is a legal defense membership designed to support everyday citizens who take personal responsibility for their safety. Their program provides access to experienced attorneys and legal resources if you’re ever forced to defend yourself or others in a critical incident.

See their membership options here: http://Www.protectwithbear.com/pages/plans

Use code “FIT4FIA10” at checkout to receive 10% off your membership.

Episode Resources:

1. Train with Joey
2. Follow Joey on Instagram
3. Learn with the Practical Shooting Training Library
4. Statistics on distances of defensive shooting