Exercising Options

In this episode, Deja and Michaela celebrate St. Patrick's Day while discussing its origins and the life of St. Patrick. They share personal anecdotes and insights about the holiday, including traditional drinks and foods. Michaela also updates listeners on her recent competition experience, including a knee injury she sustained during a match. The conversation flows from light-hearted banter to deeper historical insights, creating an engaging and informative episode. In this segment, Deja and Michaela discuss the importance of manifesting healing and the power of mindset, especially when dealing with injuries. They share personal experiences of navigating recovery, balancing work and personal projects, and the emotional journey of completing a dissertation. The conversation shifts to the challenges faced by the UFC in maintaining star power and the impact of Dana White's focus on multiple ventures. Finally, they reflect on the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the need for balance and awareness of our impact on the environment. In this conversation, Deja and Michaela explore various themes ranging from the nature of predators and human consumption to the dynamics of energy and auras. They discuss the cultural implications of raw food, the concept of rarity in value, and the metaphor of dead batteries to describe energy levels in people. The conversation also touches on Ronda Rousey's career, upcoming women's fights in combat sports, and the future of jiu jitsu in the UFC. Finally, they delve into the power of choice and how small decisions can lead to significant changes in life. In this conversation, Deja and Michaela explore the complexities of making choices and the importance of recognizing options in various situations. They discuss the challenges of waiting for information, the power of choice, and the necessity of acknowledging one's feelings while navigating through life's decisions. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of intuition in decision-making and encourages listeners to overcome their fears and embrace the process of making choices.

 

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
03:10 The Origins of St. Patrick's Day
06:01 St. Patrick: The Man Behind the Legend
11:57 Michaela's Competition Update and Knee Injury
24:36 Manifesting Healing and Mind Power
27:09 Navigating Injuries and Mindset
30:31 Balancing Work and Recovery
32:10 The Journey of Completing a Dissertation
37:15 Exercising Your Options in Life
39:20 UFC's Star Power Dilemma
46:12 Nature's Balance and Human Impact
51:27 The Nature of Predators and Human Consumption
52:00 Raw Food and Cultural Perspectives
53:19 The Concept of Rarity and Value
54:17 Auras and Energy Dynamics
55:45 The Metaphor of Dead Batteries
56:42 Creative Thought Processes
58:37 Ronda Rousey: The Comeback and Concussions
01:01:06 Women in Combat Sports: Upcoming Fights
01:02:30 The Future of Jiu Jitsu and UFC Contracts
01:07:10 The Dynamics of Weight Classes in Fighting
01:11:27 The Power of Choice and Creative Outlets
01:14:46 Navigating Choices and Options
01:25:36 Overcoming the Fear of Choice
01:36:08 Embracing Intuition in Decision-Making