Off the Mats Podcast #263- Mental Safety on the Mats feat. Blu Mays

2025-06-09

What's up, listeners? This week on the podcast, I welcome back Blu Mays, the voice behind the @neurodivergent_grappler Instagram page. Blu shares how life and training have evolved since their last appearance, including recent competitions and personal milestones. We dive into the growth of their social media platform, the motivation behind creating “Trailblazer Tuesdays,” and the delicate but powerful balance between vulnerability and advocacy online. Blu opens up about the importance of cultivating inclusive mat culture and...

We dive into the growth of their social media platform, the motivation behind creating “Trailblazer Tuesdays,” and the delicate but powerful balance between vulnerability and advocacy online.

Blu opens up about the importance of cultivating inclusive mat culture and how instructors and teammates alike can support neurodivergent grapplers more intentionally. We also explore how representation, community, and open conversations can shift the culture in meaningful ways.

To close the episode, Blu answers listener questions about stimming in high-pressure rolls, the need for neurodivergence training for coaches, and recovering from burnout caused by masking on the mats.

To keep up with Blu and her continued journey, head over to @blu_candoit on Instagram, and for more info on neurodiversity, follow @neurodivergent_grappler.

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