Self Defence for Women - Live an Empowered Life

About Self Defence for Women - Live an Empowered Life

Self defence and personal safety for women - practical strategies for everyday life to move from fear to confidence and stay safe, strong, and empowered. Hosted by Julie Waite and Dene Josham from Streetwise Defence, this podcast is all about helping women feel safer and more confident in their everyday lives. Julie shares her lived experiences of what it’s like to face fear and build resilience, while Dene - a security expert of 30 years and former bodyguard to stars like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Russell Crowe - explains simple, proven ways to stay safe. Each week we explore our four pillars of self defence - awareness, prevention, mindset, and physical - through real-life situations. From walking home at night and travelling solo to nights out, university life, workplace boundaries, and emotional self defence, you’ll pick up strategies you can use straight away. If you want to feel confident on the streets, safer at work, or stronger in yourself, this podcast will give you the tools and encouragement to get there.

Publisher

Julie Waite & Dene Josham

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Feb 2025

Latest episode

29 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jan 2026

   Don’t Let Fear Run Your Life - Calm Your Nervous System and Feel Safer

   Sadie Marshall shares body-based tools with Julie Waite to manage fear, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience, offering practical guidance for women in this interview.

2. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Staying Safe on Dark Nights (Part 2): 7 Smart Ways to Feel Confident After Dark

   Hosts Julie and Dene discuss seven practical strategies for women to maintain personal safety and project confidence during the darker months, emphasizing situational awareness and body language.

3. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Staying Safe on Dark Nights (Part 1): 7 Smart Ways to Feel Confident After Dark

   Julie Waite and Dene Josham of Streetwise Defence present seven smart strategies for women to boost confidence and ensure personal safety during dark evenings.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

12,277

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

32