Jessica Lara is a multi-time black belt and kenpo instructor—but the toughest fight she ever faced wasn’t in a dojo. In this episode, Jessica shares her deeply personal story of battling alcoholism, a struggle that nearly cost her everything: her career, her family, and herself.

Through raw honesty and quiet strength, she opens up about the darkness she lived through, the wake-up call that sparked change, and how martial arts became both a mirror and a lifeline in her recovery.

Jessica’s story is a powerful reminder that discipline, community, and courage can pull us out of even the darkest places.

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