Self Defence and Personal Safety For Women

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,

Self Defence and Personal Safety For Women is a health podcast hosted by Julie Waite & Dene Josham, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Julie Waite & Dene Josham hosts Self Defence and Personal Safety For Women, a health show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

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

  Jan 29, 20261h 7mS1

  <p>Fear is part of being human - but when it starts running your life instead of protecting you, it’s time to learn how to calm your nervous system and feel safer in your body.</p><p>In this episode, Julie Waite of Streetwise Defence is joined by Sadie Marshall, Co-founder of Take A Pause, to share practical, body-based tools to work with fear, reduce chronic stress, and build real emotional resilience.</p><p>This is not just theory. It’s real-life, accessible guidance for women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in stress, or disconnected from their bodies.</p><p>Yo...

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  Episode #23

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

  Dec 1, 202529 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Julie and Dene continue their essential conversation about how to stay safe, calm, and confident during the darker months. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, head to Episode 22 - this is the perfect follow-on.</p><p>In Part 2, we go deeper into seven practical areas that make a huge difference to your personal safety after dark - without living in fear.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p>• <b>How to stay present and switched on</b> <br/> • <b>Why criminals look for certain body language</b> (and how to walk in a way that red...

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  Episode #22

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

  Nov 10, 202529 minS1

  <p>Now that the clocks have gone back and evenings are darker earlier, many people are feeling that familiar unease about being out after dark.</p><p>In this episode of the Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women podcast, Julie Waite and Dene Josham, co-founders of Streetwise Defence, share how to stay safe and feel more confident when the nights draw in - whether you’re walking home from work, going for a run, or getting off a late train.</p><p>Dene - a former Royal Marine, 30-year security professional and ex-bodyguard to stars including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jo...

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  Episode #21

  Girls’ Safety: What the 2025 Girlguiding Survey Reveals

  Oct 6, 202521 minS1

  <p>Every day, girls and young women are changing how they live, dress, and travel - just to feel safe. The <b>2025 Girlguiding Girls’ Attitudes Survey</b> reveals that 68% of girls aged 11–21 have changed their behaviour to avoid sexual harassment, and 1 in 10 have even missed school because of safety fears.</p><p>In this episode of Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women, <b>Julie Waite</b>, women’s safety advocate and co-founder of Streetwise Defence, explores what these findings mean - and how we can help girls feel safer, stronger, and more confident.</p><p>You’ll discover how to:</p>T...

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  Episode #20

  Feel Safer in Any Hotel Room with These 3 Gadgets

  Sep 22, 20259 minS1

  <p>Checking into a hotel or Airbnb should feel safe - but too often it doesn’t. Break-ins, weak locks, and even hidden dangers like carbon monoxide can leave women feeling anxious instead of confident.</p><p>In this Quick Tips episode, Julie Waite shares <b>three simple travel safety gadgets</b> that can transform how secure you feel when you close the door. Affordable, portable, and easy to pack, they give you extra protection and real peace of mind.</p><p>You’ll discover:</p>Why hotel locks aren’t enough to rely on.The invisible risk that takes travel...

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