Flako Podcast

Flako Podcast | Dewi “@goddessxwarrior” | Muay Thai, Confidence & Women in Martial Arts

In this inspiring episode, I talk with Dewi, a passionate Muay Thai practitioner from Bali, Indonesia, who shares her powerful transformation story. Starting her martial arts journey at 33, Dewi defied the odds — overcoming asthma, building confidence, and changing her life through consistent Muay Thai training. We also dive into the unique experiences of being a woman in the world of martial arts, training in Thailand, and how fitness and mental health are deeply connected to self-discovery and personal growth. What we cover in this episode: ✅ How Dewi discovered Muay Thai at 33 after struggling with asthma and never playing sports ✅ Training across 20+ Muay Thai gyms in Bali and her unforgettable experience in Thailand ✅ What it’s like being a woman in Muay Thai — from sparring to gym culture to breaking stereotypes ✅ How Muay Thai improved her mental health, built confidence, and gave her a sense of purpose ✅ Finding balance between training, social life, work, and diet ✅ Her growing social media presence, storytelling, and plans to launch a YouTube channel ✅ Advice for newcomers, especially women, who are curious about starting Muay Thai Connect with Dewi (Goddess Warrior): 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddessxwarrior/ [https://www.instagram.com/goddessxwarrior/] 📺 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@goddessxwarrior/ [https://www.youtube.com/@goddessxwarrior/] 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the Flako Podcast for more raw, real, and motivating stories from fighters across the martial arts world.

Flako Podcast | Trevor “@Panhandle_Bam” Vaughn | Weight Loss, BJJ & Fighter Mindset

Welcome back to the Flako Podcast, where we sit down with fighters from all walks of martial arts — from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Muay Thai, wrestling, MMA, and more. In this episode, I talk with Trevor Vaughn, better known as Panhandle Bam, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and coach from Florida. Trevor opens up about his incredible weight loss journey, how BJJ changed his life, and the lessons he’s passing on to the next generation of fighters. What we cover in this episode: ✅ How Trevor lost over 100 lbs — twice — through BJJ, fitness, and discipline ✅ Competing in NAGA, AGF, and IBJJF tournaments and what he learned ✅ The challenges and advantages of training Jiu-Jitsu as a bigger guy ✅ Why wrestlers struggle when transitioning into Jiu-Jitsu ✅ Coaching kids and women in martial arts, and why self-defense matters ✅ Trevor’s social media journey, coaching goals, and future plans Connect with Trevor “Panhandle Bam”: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panhandle_bam/ [https://www.instagram.com/panhandle_bam/] 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the Flako Podcast for more real stories from fighters across the martial arts world. 💬 Drop a comment: What part of Trevor’s story inspired you the most? #FlakoPodcast #PanhandleBam #BrazilianJiuJitsu #MartialArts #WeightLossJourney #BJJ Francisco's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/franciscopreciadobjj [https://www.instagram.com/franciscopreciadobjj] Video Camera #1 https://amzn.to/4mj2mIn [https://amzn.to/4mj2mIn] Video Camera #2 https://amzn.to/4gyovA5 [https://amzn.to/4gyovA5] Gimbal https://amzn.to/3I5Muu0 [https://amzn.to/3I5Muu0] Go Pro https://amzn.to/47ZMSV4 [https://amzn.to/47ZMSV4] Wireless Microphone https://amzn.to/46aYseR [https://amzn.to/46aYseR] Video Tripod https://amzn.to/46WVsDI [https://amzn.to/46WVsDI] Headphones https://amzn.to/47eKjhV [https://amzn.to/47eKjhV]