Summary
In this 60th episode, Michaela and Deja reconnect after a brief hiatus to discuss the impact of seasonal changes on their energy and motivation. They dive into the importance of competition in maintaining accountability, share updates on their upcoming brackets for No-Gi Worlds, and reflect on the challenges of embracing winter's energy. The duo also touches on their Spotify Wrapped experiences, highlighting how music influences their moods. The conversation takes a turn as they navigate online rivalries and personal growth, culminating in a recap of recent UFC fights and jiu-jitsu performances. They conclude with a Topic of the Week on going with energy and a Zen talk on embracing the winter season and personal growth.
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting After a Break
03:26 Seasonal Changes and Energy Shifts
06:25 Competition Preparations and Bracket Updates
09:37 The Journey of a Competitive Hobbyist
12:32 Embracing Winter's Energy
15:31 Reflections on Youth and Nutrition
18:21 Music and Personal Growth
22:17 Introduction to the Online Scrappin' Drama
23:03 The Knee Injury Incident
25:52 Highlight Reel Controversy
28:26 The Fourth Highlight and Its Implications
30:37 Petty Responses and Social Media Dynamics
35:10 Reflections on Competition and Ego
39:15 The Nature of Martial Arts and Social Media
42:56 Recap of Recent Fights and Performances
47:30 Prelims and Main Card Highlights
51:09 UFC's Transition to Paramount and Fighter Retirements
53:23 The Grit of Henry Cejudo and Upcoming Contenders
56:37 Brandon Moreno's Early Stoppage and Injury Discussions
01:00:51 UFC Rankings and Dana White's Controversial Comments
01:08:58 The State of MMA and Fighter Opportunities
01:09:38 Who's Number One: Jiu-Jitsu Highlights
01:14:52 Embracing the Energy: Coping with Seasonal Changes
01:16:45 Inspiration from the Community
01:19:51 Finding Joy in Consistency
01:23:06 Shifting Routines and Self-Reflection
01:27:08 Overcoming Blocks and Embracing Change
01:30:10 Hibernating Within: Embracing Winter's Lessons
01:39:32 Embracing Abundance and Gratitude
01:41:20 Choke and consciousness outro edit.mp3
