Getting Choked Out for Personal Growth

#65: I’ve been on a kick lately (literally)—because somehow, I signed myself up for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And let me tell you, nothing humbles you faster than getting choked out by a 13-year-old.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into:
→ Why I decided to start rolling around on gym mats with strangers and how it’s shifting my mindset (spoiler: it’s more than just learning how to choke someone out)
→ The real reason setting medium goals is keeping you stuck (yes, I said it)
→ How pushing through discomfort in one area of life makes everything else feel easier
→ That one time I accidentally became known as a cat killer (listen, I can explain)

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like you’re just going through the motions, this episode might be the push you need to do something that actually challenges you. Because growth happens when you’re willing to be bad at something first.

FIND WHAT YOU NEED IN THE EPISODE:

00:00 – First-ever in-person podcast… no pressure, right?
04:03 – My mild obsessive tendencies and why I keep diving into new ventures
07:29 – How I ended up rolling on the floor with strangers
11:56 – Discovering Jiu Jitsu as a mom (because why not add another challenge?)
14:20 – Being a beginner is humbling—here’s why it’s worth it
18:09 – Growing up bullied and how it shaped my no-BS mindset
22:16 – The secret to actually getting good at something (hint: fundamentals matter)
24:54 – Growth is uncomfortable—and that’s the whole point
29:47 – You can’t build character in your comfort zone
32:45 – Why discipline is the real secret weapon to toughness
35:17 – Challenge yourself physically and mentally or stay exactly the same
37:51 – Struggling? That means you’re on the right track
40:18 – That one time I accidentally became known as a cat killer (listen, I can explain)
44:34 – Sharing is caring—aka, go engage with this podcast