Well, we cried at least 4 times during this one! Dakota is one heck of an inspiring person. In this episode, Myra and Hilary get the inside scoop on Dakota’s path to becoming a pro boxer, what it takes to get inside the ring, her journey with mental health, her perspective on her fights with Christy Martin (and other powerhouse boxers!) and the healing power of community at her boxing gym, Solid Stone.

You will be ready to don your own pair of gloves after this one! Either metaphorically or for real…

Dakota Stone is a national champion boxer. She won a gold medal at the first international women’s boxing competition in Finland and was one of the top 10 women boxers in the world for a decade. Her win against world champion, Christy Martin, was broadcast on HBO. When she retired from boxing, she transitioned into full time coaching. Dakota started Solid Stone Boxing gym in 2012 which she operates with her wife Lauren. Their goal is to give back to their community, and the gym includes specific classes for women only (& non-binary folks) and people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Solid Stone offers a safe space for people of all genders, physical abilities and goals for personal improvement.

Learn more about Dakota and train with her at Solid Stone Boxing Gym and connect with her on Instagram

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