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