One Year-iversary!

In this episode, Deja and Michaela reflect on their journey as podcasters over the past year, discussing themes of resilience, growth, and the importance of grit. They celebrate milestones, share personal stories of overcoming adversity, and emphasize the value of community and active listening. The duo also explores self-care practices, health discussions, and their aspirations for the future, all while maintaining a light-hearted and authentic tone. They discuss various topics including the benefits of magnesium, the importance of manifestation and gratitude, updates from the UFC, Dustin Poirier's retirement, the thrill of betting on fights, and the concept of grit as a key to overcoming challenges in life. They share personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the significance of resilience and consistency in achieving goals.

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating a Year of Enlightenment 03:27 The Journey of Podcasting 06:34 Setting Goals and Achievements 09:32 Looking Back at Memorable Episodes 12:32 Plans for Year Two 15:33 Personal Growth and Self-Care 23:35 The Journey of Growth in Jiu-Jitsu 26:28 Balancing Recovery and Training 29:33 The Importance of Vitamins and Supplements 32:35 Aging and Health Awareness 35:36 Manifestation and Mindfulness Practices 45:33 Updates in the World of MMA and UFC 47:35 Fight Night Recap and Betting Insights 49:40 Dustin Poirier's Retirement and Legacy 52:24 The Importance of Timing in Retirement 53:24 Upcoming Fights and Predictions 58:37 Betting on Jiu Jitsu and MMA 01:01:38 UFC BJJ 2 and Female Fighters 01:05:05 Transitioning from Judo to Jiu Jitsu 01:10:36 Stretching, Flexibility, and Training Mindset 01:14:19 The Importance of Stretching 01:15:06 Navigating Social Media Negativity 01:16:19 Coping with Online Criticism 01:18:22 The Impact of Negative Feedback 01:19:30 Mental Health and Performance Pressure 01:20:38 Coaching and Mentoring in Jiu-Jitsu 01:22:21 Updates on Ben Askren's Health 01:24:00 The Importance of Hygiene in Sports 01:26:06 Resilience and Grit in Overcoming Challenges 01:37:29 The Underdog Journey 01:41:45 Developing Grit Through Challenges 01:47:39 The Illusion of Time and Growth 01:55:58 Finding Your Anchor and Intentionality 01:58:24 Choke and consciousness outro edit.mp3