In this episode, Deja and Michaela reflect on their journey through various ages, discuss their community's growth, and share creative ideas for future events. They touch on personal preferences regarding weather, gardening experiences, and the importance of bees in the environment. The conversation also delves into nostalgic animated movies, highlighting their impact on childhood memories. In this engaging conversation, Michaela and Deja explore various themes ranging from the fascinating lives of ants and their intricate...
In this episode, Deja and Michaela reflect on their journey through various ages, discuss their community's growth, and share creative ideas for future events. They touch on personal preferences regarding weather, gardening experiences, and the importance of bees in the environment. The conversation also delves into nostalgic animated movies, highlighting their impact on childhood memories. In this engaging conversation, Michaela and Deja explore various themes ranging from the fascinating lives of ants and their intricate tunnels to personal fitness journeys involving bulking and cutting. They also delve into the significance of the Strawberry Moon and its cultural implications, before wrapping up with a recap of UFC 316, discussing fight outcomes and athlete performances. In this conversation, Michaela and Deja discuss the upcoming fight between Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison, the implications of Amanda's return on the women's bantamweight division, and the dynamics of relationships in combat sports. They also touch on the UFC's new Jiu-Jitsu initiative and draw parallels between resilience in sports and recent tennis matches, highlighting the importance of perseverance. Deja and Michaela explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of maintaining a competitive spirit in sports and life. They discuss the mental and emotional challenges faced in competitive environments, the significance of self-awareness, and how jiu-jitsu serves as a metaphor for life's struggles. The dialogue emphasizes the need to keep pushing forward, even when situations seem dire, and the role of ego in shaping our identities. They also touch on the responsibility of experienced practitioners to ensure safety in training environments.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Age
03:03 Growth and Community Engagement
05:58 Creative Ideas and Future Plans
08:57 Event Planning and Team Dynamics
12:00 Nature and Gardening Insights
15:05 Weather and Personal Preferences
17:58 Bees and Environmental Awareness
21:01 Animated Movies and Nostalgia
21:50 The Intricacies of Ant Life
24:40 Reflections on Insect Encounters
28:12 Fitness Journeys: Bulking vs. Cutting
36:09 Astrology and the Strawberry Moon
41:52 UFC 316 Recap: Fights and Insights
47:44 The Anticipation of a Fight: Amanda vs. Kayla
49:44 The Goat Debate: Amanda Nunes' Legacy
51:59 The State of Women's Bantamweight Division
54:40 The Return of Amanda Nunes: Impact on the Division
58:53 The Dynamics of Relationships in Combat Sports
01:02:01 UFC's New Jiu-Jitsu Initiative
01:15:32 Resilience in Sports: Lessons from Champions
01:17:31 Competitive Spirit in Sports
01:20:40 Resilience in Adversity
01:23:31 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:27:48 The Importance of Self-Awareness
01:30:15 Ego vs. True Self
01:35:00 Reading People Through Jiu-Jitsu
01:41:32 Safety and Responsibility in Training
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