Chokeholds and Chill Podcast

About Chokeholds and Chill Podcast

Chokeholds & Chill is a candid, unfiltered jiu-jitsu podcast hosted by Jenn and Mallory—two women who train hard, laugh loud, and aren’t afraid to talk about everything that lives on and off the mats. From athlete interviews to deep-dive conversations about competition, community, lifestyle, recovery, mental health, and the messy reality of being a grappler, this show brings honesty and humor straight from the mats to your ears. Featuring world-class guests, difficult conversations, and plenty of behind-the-scenes chaos, Chokeholds & Chill is where real jiu-jitsu people come to actually talk. Hosts: Mallory Ingalls @itsmaltime and Jenn Holmberg @jennholmberg Show: @chokeholdsandchillpod Email: chokeholdsandchillpod@gmail.com

Publisher

chokeholdsandchillpod

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Jan 2025

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

81 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026

   From Self-Silencing to Self-Trust: Dr. Leslie Davis on Women, Jiu Jitsu & Mental Wellness

   What happens when we stop making ourselves smaller, quieter, easier, and more agreeable? In this episode, Jenn and Mal sit down with Dr. Leslie Davis for a conversation that goes far beyond Jiu Jitsu. After Mallory experienced Leslie’s powerful roundtable on self-silencing at Roll Model Grappling Camp, the conversation stayed with her—and we knew we needed to bring it to the podcast. We talk about the ways women learn to silence themselves, often without even realizing they’re doing it, and what happens when we finally start trusting our own voice, instincts, boundaries, and bodies. Leslie takes us into the intersection of mental health, relationships, power, boundaries, self-defense, and Jiu Jitsu, including why learning to recognize a bad position on the mats can be surprisingly similar to recognizing one in a relationship. We also talk about Defend & Rise, why self-defense is about far more than knowing how to fight, the importance of verbal boundaries, and what changes psychologically when a woman realizes she doesn’t have to be powerless. And, of course, we bring it back to Jiu Jitsu—what happens when women stop apologizing for taking up space, start trusting themselves, and realize they are capable of more than they thought. This is a conversation about finding your voice, setting boundaries, building self-trust, and ultimately learning what it means to rise. Our Sponsors Roll Models Women’s Only Grappling CampJuly 9–11, 2027www.rollmodelswanted.com/collections/womens-grappling-campUse code CHOKE50 for $50 off your registration. 🌿 MilUsos SkincareWe’ve seen a real difference in our skin texture, breakouts, and even the scarring and irritation that comes from living on the mats.www.milusosskincare.comUse code CHOCHI when you shop MilUsos. 🩹 Limitless TapeCustom gear and some of the best finger tape we’ve found for grapplers.www.limitlesstape.square.site/s/shopUse code CHOKEHOLD for 10% off. 🎧 Chokeholds & Chill — real conversations about Jiu Jitsu, women in the sport, life, and all the messy stuff in between.

2. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Damien Tanenbaum: It's Always Worth Showing Up

   This week on Chokeholds & Chill, Jenn and Mal sit down with entrepreneur, action actor, fight coordinator, producer, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Damien Tanenbaum. Damien didn’t begin his jiu jitsu journey until his mid-30s after his son introduced him to the sport. What started as supporting his child quickly became a lifelong pursuit—one that eventually led to earning his black belt, helping build Triple Crown Athletic, coaching the fundamentals he loves, and discovering an unexpected career in film. In this episode, we talk about: Starting jiu jitsu later in life and embracing the beginner’s mindset Why the fundamentals never stop mattering How jiu jitsu opened doors to acting, fight coordination, and producing His upcoming film projects, including A Dish Best Served. His passion project, Shattered, a film centered on a father’s relentless fight to rescue his daughter from human trafficking, where Damien serves as producer, actor, and fight coordinator Why success isn’t about giant leaps—it’s about taking small steps consistently and refusing to quit Whether you’re a brand-new white belt, someone considering trying jiu jitsu for the first time, or simply chasing a new dream later in life, Damien’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin. Learn more about Shattered at www.shatteredthemovie.com. Thank You to Our Sponsors 🥋 2026 Roll Model Women’s Only Grappling CampIndy Base Camp | July 9–11, 2027 | Indianapolis, IN🌐 www.rollmodelswanted.comUse code CHOKE50 for $50 OFF registration. 🌿 MilUsos SkincarePremium skincare made for grapplers.📲 Instagram: @milusos_skincare🌐 www.milusosskincare.com 🩹 Limitless TapeHigh-performance tape built for athletes.📲 Instagram: @limitless_tapeUse code CHOKEHOLD🌐 https://limitlesstape.square.site/s/shop

3. 

   2 Aug 2026

   ChoChi Update: Are We Gonna Be a Bicoastal Podcast Soon?

   Well... the news is out. Soon enough, our podcast will become bicoastal as Mal starts to plan and prepare for a big move back east, sadly leaving Jenn behind on the west. Don't worry though!! The ChoChi gals ain't going anywhere. Here's a quick update as we head into Season 7.

Who has been a guest on Chokeholds and Chill Podcast

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• Maria Ruffatto
• Dr Meagan Jimenez
• Michael Karam
• Blu

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

196

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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