She Knew How to Fight - But Not This

What Every Woman Should Know

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553049/fan_mail/new] Part One - Heather Winkeljohn sits down with Sean Murphy, a law enforcement professional with more than 18 years of experience at both the state and federal levels. Sean has spent over a decade investigating serious crimes, including kidnapping, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and crimes against children. He has also taught defensive tactics to law enforcement officers and worked in the SWAT environment. In Part One, Sean shares practical insights into how criminals think, the importance of situational awareness, and the strategies every woman should know to better protect herself. --- For more information about Women's self defense, check out Heather's Smart Girl Self Defense (link [https://smartgirlsd.com/]), and training app (link [https://smartgirlsd.com/sgsd-app/]). ---------- She Fights is a podcast about resilience, recovery, and the strength it takes to rebuild after adversity.  Jackson Wink Gym (website [https://jacksonwink.com/]) If you're interested in learning self-defense: Smart Girl Self Defense (website [https://smartgirlsd.com/]) Disclaimer: This episode is shared for educational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical care. Heather Winkeljohn is not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Heather Winkeljohn or She Fights or UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com. [https://www.UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com]If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified professional. If you are in crisis or thinking about self-harm, contact your local emergency services or, in the U.S., call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7, free and confidential. New Life Ministries (website [http://www.newlife.com]), a Christian counseling and support ministry providing faith-based care and resources to those in need.

Sheriff's Deputy Robin Hopkins - Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553049/fan_mail/new] This is Part 2 of our conversation with Robin Hopkins. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we recommend starting there to hear the moment that changed everything. In this episode, we move beyond the incident and into what came after. After being shot in the line of duty, Robin’s life shifted in ways no one prepares you for. The physical recovery was only part of the story. What followed was a deeper fight—through chronic pain, PTSD, depression, and alcohol abuse—and the realization that some of the hardest battles weren’t new at all, but rooted in unresolved trauma from her past. This is the part of the story we don’t often hear. What it takes to rebuild. What healing actually looks like. And how strength can take a completely different form.  Horses for Heroes (website [https://www.horsesforheroes.org/])  ---------- She Fights is a podcast about resilience, recovery, and the strength it takes to rebuild after adversity.  Jackson Wink Gym (website [https://jacksonwink.com/]) If you're interested in learning self-defense: Smart Girl Self Defense (website [https://smartgirlsd.com/]) Disclaimer: This episode is shared for educational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical care. Heather Winkeljohn is not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Heather Winkeljohn or She Fights or UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com. [https://www.UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com]If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified professional. If you are in crisis or thinking about self-harm, contact your local emergency services or, in the U.S., call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7, free and confidential. New Life Ministries (website [http://www.newlife.com]), a Christian counseling and support ministry providing faith-based care and resources to those in need.

She Knew How to Fight - But Not This

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553049/fan_mail/new] Aylin Villalobos knew how to fight. As a former MMA fighter and coach, she trained to protect herself—and others. But at 18, she entered a relationship that would slowly take control of her life. In this episode of She Fights with Heather Winkeljohn, Aylin shares how a relationship with an older fighter and coach became emotionally controlling and deeply damaging—despite everything she knew about strength, discipline, and self-defense. Now 26, Aylin reflects on her path forward: the impact on her identity, her confidence, and her ability to return to the cage—and the work it takes to rebuild. This is not just a story about fighting. It’s about recognizing red flags, reclaiming your voice, and understanding that strength doesn’t always look the way we expect.  --------- If you or someone you know may be in a controlling or abusive relationship, you’re not alone. You can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. * Services are free and confidential. * They can assist with safety planning, resources, and emotional support. * If immediate danger exists, call 911 first.  ---------- She Fights is a podcast about resilience, recovery, and the strength it takes to rebuild after adversity.  Jackson Wink Gym (website [https://jacksonwink.com/]) If you're interested in learning self-defense: Smart Girl Self Defense (website [https://smartgirlsd.com/]) Disclaimer: This episode is shared for educational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical care. Heather Winkeljohn is not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Heather Winkeljohn or She Fights or UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com. [https://www.UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com]If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified professional. If you are in crisis or thinking about self-harm, contact your local emergency services or, in the U.S., call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7, free and confidential. New Life Ministries (website [http://www.newlife.com]), a Christian counseling and support ministry providing faith-based care and resources to those in need.

From Fear to Freedom

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553049/fan_mail/new] Amy Vigil Percherski shares a deeply personal story of survival, resilience, and ultimately—freedom. At just 14 years old, Amy found herself trapped in a relationship marked by control, fear, and isolation. What began as young love quickly turned into years of emotional and psychological abuse, manipulation, and trauma. In this courageous conversation, Amy opens up about the reality of what she endured—and how she found the strength to break free. She speaks candidly about reclaiming her voice, rebuilding her sense of self, and letting go of the insecurity and worthlessness that had been placed on her. This is a story not just of survival… but of transformation.  Domestic Violence Website - (link [https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence]) ---------- She Fights is a podcast about resilience, recovery, and the strength it takes to rebuild after adversity.  Jackson Wink Gym (website [https://jacksonwink.com/]) If you're interested in learning self-defense: Smart Girl Self Defense (website [https://smartgirlsd.com/]) Disclaimer: This episode is shared for educational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical care. Heather Winkeljohn is not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Heather Winkeljohn or She Fights or UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com. [https://www.UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com]If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified professional. If you are in crisis or thinking about self-harm, contact your local emergency services or, in the U.S., call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7, free and confidential. New Life Ministries (website [http://www.newlife.com]), a Christian counseling and support ministry providing faith-based care and resources to those in need.

The Trinity Fallout - Tina Cordova

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553049/fan_mail/new] In 1945, the world changed in the New Mexico desert — but for many families, the fallout never ended. Today’s guest, Tina Cordova, is the co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, an organization fighting for recognition and compensation for people harmed by radiation exposure from the Trinity nuclear test. After losing several members of her own family to cancer — and facing her own diagnosis — Tina refused to stay silent. She stepped into the fight, challenging the federal government and amplifying the voices of families across the Tularosa Basin. In this episode of She Fights, Tina shares the history behind the Trinity test, the devastating health impacts experienced by generations of New Mexicans, and the ongoing effort to secure justice through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). This isn’t just a story about history — it’s about accountability, transparency, and what happens when a woman refuses to accept silence as an answer. ⸻ Learn more or support the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium: www.trinitydownwinders.com [http://www.trinitydownwinders.com] Email: tcordova@queston.net ⸻ Information about RECA claims: https://www.justice.gov/civil/reca [https://www.justice.gov/civil/reca] If submitting documentation by mail, consider sending materials via certified mail with return receipt. Once received, the DOJ has up to one year to process the claim and return documents. Some organizations or attorneys may offer to file claims on behalf of individuals for a fee. Please be aware that no one can guarantee results or expedite placement in the claims process. The New Mexico Department of Health assistance: 833-796-8773. Additional resources and updates about the application process can be found at: www.trinitydownwinders.com [http://www.trinitydownwinders.com] https://fernandez.house.gov/live/ [https://fernandez.house.gov/live/] https://www.lujan.senate.gov/ [https://www.lujan.senate.gov/] To learn more about the documentary: www.firstwebombednewmexico.com [http://www.firstwebombednewmexico.com] ⸻ Topics in this episode: Trinity nuclear test, Tularosa Basin Downwinders, nuclear fallout, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act RECA, environmental justice, New Mexico history, nuclear weapons testing, cancer clusters, government accountability, nuclear testing victims ---------- She Fights is a podcast about resilience, recovery, and the strength it takes to rebuild after adversity.  Jackson Wink Gym (website [https://jacksonwink.com/]) If you're interested in learning self-defense: Smart Girl Self Defense (website [https://smartgirlsd.com/]) Disclaimer: This episode is shared for educational and storytelling purposes only and is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical care. Heather Winkeljohn is not a licensed therapist or mental health professional. The views and experiences shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Heather Winkeljohn or She Fights or UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com. [https://www.UnstoppableVoicesMedia.com]If you are struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified professional. If you are in crisis or thinking about self-harm, contact your local emergency services or, in the U.S., call/text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — available 24/7, free and confidential. New Life Ministries (website [http://www.newlife.com]), a Christian counseling and support ministry providing faith-based care and resources to those in need.