Diamond Defense

Diamond Defense Empowering women with self-defense training throughout the Northern California region. https://insidesacramento.com/risk-averse/

Diamond Defense owner Lisa Thew provides R.A.D. Systems-based women's self-defense training throughout Northern California. From learning how to build defense awareness in daily living and lessen the chances of being targeted for attack to learning practical and effective physical defense techniques, our mission is to provide women with the knowledge and options they need to keep themselves safe.

04/18/2026

New episode of the Diamond Defense Podcast 🎙️

When Money Becomes Control: Financial Abuse with Dr. Merideth Thompson

Financial abuse is one of the most overlooked forms of abuse — but it can affect freedom, autonomy, safety, and a person’s ability to make choices for themselves.

In this episode, Lisa talks with Dr. Merideth Thompson about red flags, coercive control, financial autonomy, and practical support for survivors and loved ones.

đź’Ž We hope this conversation offers language, clarity, and care to anyone who may need it.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2527179/episodes/19012678

03/10/2026

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of emotional abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Please choose how you listen in a way that protects yourself.Think someone you love might be in an abusive relationship? Tiffiny Newton br...

12/20/2025

Coercive control doesn’t usually begin with violence. It begins quietly — with restriction, isolation, and self-doubt.

In the latest episode of the Diamond Defense Podcast, Lisa sits down with Karin, who shares her lived experience of a long-term coercive control relationship. Together, they unpack how these patterns take hold, why they’re so difficult to recognize from the inside, and what it can look like to reclaim agency and safety.

This is a conversation about awareness, language, and the power of recognizing what isn’t love — so that more people can name what they’re experiencing and find support.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2527179/episodes/18348758-diamond-defense-podcast-ep-08-coercive-control-relationships

If this episode resonates, consider sharing it. Stories like these help others feel less alone. đź’Ž

10/22/2025

Hey Diamonds! Follow on IG if you're interested in staying updated on classes, etc. Stay safe out there, and shine on!

09/22/2025

Hey Diamonds! Happy Monday, hope everyone is having a great start to their week. We’ve launched a brand new page dedicated to the podcast. Give it a follow and help us build this community of women helping women to be our own heroes out there! Episode 3 drops 9/23!

The midtown studio is officially open for business (28th between O & N)! We’ve got all the ladies’ safety needs covered,...
09/15/2025

The midtown studio is officially open for business (28th between O & N)! We’ve got all the ladies’ safety needs covered, from classes to personal alarms to pepper sprays to stun guns to the newest episode of the Diamond Defense Podcast. Stop by the studio or take a listen to the pod (🔗 in bio). We’re here to help you be your own hero out there.

Come on over and check out the new studio if you’re around Midtown today! We’re here until 4pm and can’t wait to show yo...
09/13/2025

Come on over and check out the new studio if you’re around Midtown today! We’re here until 4pm and can’t wait to show you around! Kellie Raines is also on hand to record your personal safety story, which could be featured in an upcoming episode of the Diamond Defense Podcast. 💎🎙️💪

Had a fantastic time with this morning talking about the new Diamond Defense midtown studio opening!Thanks so much to ,...
09/11/2025

Had a fantastic time with this morning talking about the new Diamond Defense midtown studio opening!Thanks so much to , who is an incredibly quick study on these techniques, and sparring Bob was happy to take the brunt of her kicks. Thanks also to for helping us demonstrate some moves! Stop by the open house on Saturday from 10am-4pm if you get the chance, and meanwhile catch the live segments from this morning here: https://youtu.be/g6KZzG7kieY?si=p_fJl3GAVtlyNtqA

09/09/2025

🎙️ Diamond Defense Podcast Episode 2: Confidence drops soon! Proud to share our newest episode featuring guest storyteller, Kelley, who shares a powerful experience of using confidence — and her “little monster” to stay safe. Listen to the trailer below!

đź’Ž This conversation shines a light on how portraying confidence can actually be a self-defense tactic and keep us from being targeted for attack.

🛡️ Have you ever felt the need to express more confidence in order to ward off a potential predator?

🎧 Episode 2 premieres 9/13/25 at 9am at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!
https://diamonddefense.com/podcast

09/07/2025

Very excited to share the launch of the Diamond Defense Podcast! Co-hosts Kellie Raines and Diamond Defense owner, Lisa Thew are talking all things women's safety and self-defense, and we're starting where all self-defense begins: Awareness & Instincts. Our fantastic guest storyteller for this episode, Aniko, shares some pretty impactful experiences that we can all learn from to stay aware, trust our instincts, and keep ourselves safer out there. Episode 1 is available at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts, and Episode 2 drops Sat 9/13! https://diamonddefense.com/podcast

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