Chokes and Consciousness
A sports podcast dedicated to the engagement and elevation of Women’s mma and grappling. Michaela, former collegiate athlete, current mma fighter, and jiu jitsu practitioner. Deja, former collegiate athlete, and current jiu jitsu practitioner. Both Michaela and Deja have a love for women’s sports and a passion to continue ascending the voices of women within the mma and grappling world. Come listen and have fun with us!
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Episodes
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In this episode, Michaela and Deja recap IBJJF Jiu Jitsu Con and World Masters in Vegas, discuss post-competition thoughts and their overall reflection on being in Vegas, discuss the Topic of the Week: What did I know competing, and what did I learn afterward?, and discuss Zen Talk: Tending to the bricks of your foundation to build continued evolution through natural transitions.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Join Michaela and Deja as they converse about their upcoming competition in Vegas: Jiu Jitsu Con and World's Masters, the latest UFC news and upcoming events, local MMA and grappling news, ADCC and CJI recap, Topic of the Week: Letting go of expectations, and closing with Zen Talk: Staying present
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Join Michaela and Deja as they discuss updates to their progress to the 2024 Jiu Jitsu Con/Master's Worlds, the latest MMA news, the ending to the 2024 Olympics and people rooting against each other, the Topic of the week discussion of keeping your ego in check, and ending on learning from everyone in Zen Talk.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Much improved audio for this week's episode!!**
This week, Michaela and Deja discuss the results from Michaela's latest competition, UFC news, ADCC and CJI news, continued review of the Olympics, boundary setting in training, and embracing the process, not the outcome.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
*This episode has some audio challenges. Please bear with Michaela and me as we continue to figure this recording process out!
Michaela and Deja discuss Michaela's upcoming competition, a recap of McMann vs. Basil at UFC 304, a preview of UFC on ABC, and local Midwest fight news and new local fighters. Furthermore, there is more Olympic content and review; the Topic of the week is: What are your accountability, discipline, and mindset when prepping for and right after the competition? We end with our Zen Talk of how do you affirm and show up for yourself?
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Michaela and Deja discuss Michaela's upcoming competition, a recap of McMann vs. Basil at UFC 304, a preview of UFC on ABC, and local Midwest fight news and new local fighters. Furthermore, there is more Olympic content and review; the Topic of the week is: What are your accountability, discipline, and mindset when prepping for and right after the competition? We end with our Zen Talk of how do you affirm and show up for yourself?
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Michaela and Deja are back with our second episode! This week, Michaela and Deja discuss UFC fights, Intro to the Olympics, and a breakdown of grappling and striking events, discussing rulesets. Additionally, Michaela and Deja get into Competitors vs Hobbyists for our Topic of the Week and dealing with Burnout for our special Zen Talk! Enjoy the listen!
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Our Pilot episode is here! Join Deja and Michaela, two former collegiate female athletes who are jiu-jitsu and MMA practitioners, to talk about all things involving female grappling and MMA!