In this episode, Michaela and Deja explore the transition into the holiday season, the start of wrestling season, and the impact of cosmic events like Mercury retrograde on daily life. They explore personal challenges, the evolution of film technology, and the implications of A.I. on society. The discussion also touches on astrological insights, the significance of the new moon in Scorpio, and the importance of self-care and personal philosophy in navigating life's complexities. Michaela and Deja analyze the significant fights of UFC 322 and reflect on the implications of age in fighting careers. They delve into the dominance of Valentina Shevchenko and Islam Makhachev, the ongoing tensions between Dana White and Francis Ngannou, and the cultural differences between Nogi and Gi in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the importance of unlearning, and developing an understanding of your philosophy of life.

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Time 06:36 Wrestling Season Kickoff and Team Dynamics 10:32 Weather Changes and Cosmic Events 14:38 Exploring Theories of Existence and AI 20:37 The Future of Technology and Humanity 26:28 The Matrix and AI: A Double-Edged Sword 30:39 Survival Preparedness: The New Normal? 33:30 Navigating Life's Challenges: Embracing Vulnerability 34:37 Mercury in Retrograde: Glitches in Life 42:08 Nogi Worlds: Preparing for Competition 46:54 Astrological Insights: New Moon in Scorpio 53:47 Thanksgiving and Holiday Reflections 54:34 UFC 322 Highlights and Title Fights 56:55 Fighter Performance and Career Decisions 59:07 Age and Longevity in Fighting 01:00:57 Knockouts and Fight Analysis 01:05:20 Valentina vs. Weili: A Dominant Performance 01:07:09 The GOAT Debate: Valentina vs. Amanda 01:12:36 Islam's Dominance and Future Prospects 01:18:49 Dana White and Francis Ngannou's Controversy 01:21:59 UFC's Transition to Paramount Network 01:23:32 Nogi vs. Gi: Cultural Differences in BJJ 01:25:40 Exploring Energy Dynamics in Jiu-Jitsu 01:28:12 The Journey of a Competitive Hobbyist 01:30:13 Defining Success Beyond Competition 01:31:39 The Reality of Training Journeys 01:37:15 Unlearning and Personal Philosophy 01:39:44 Concepts vs. Steps in Learning 01:41:54 Outgrowing Old Patterns 01:44:58 Embracing Change and Chaos 01:52:22 The Necessity of Growth Through Struggle 01:54:54 Finding Clarity in the Static 01:57:26 Choke and consciousness outro edit.mp3