Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill

014: From Bullied to Fighting For the Forgotten with Justin Wren


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Almost a decade ago the world got to know Justin Wren through his successful mixed martial arts career in the UFC- from starring in the Spike reality show The Ultimate Fighter, to becoming a dominating force in the heavyweight division, to his MMA record of 15-2. Today, the world knows this 6-foot-3-inch, 265-pound fighter for the size of his heart.

Following a six-year struggle with addiction and depression in his early career, Justin stepped away from MMA to seek out purpose and passion for his life. What he found was a forgotten tribe of Mbuti Pygmies deep in the jungle of the Congo, beaten down by the economic environment, disease, and hopelessness.

Through his Fight for the Forgotten initiative, 1,500 members of this formerly enslaved people group are now free and flourishing on 3,000 acres of their own land with access to clean water and their own farms.

Justin 'The Big Pygmy' Wren has expanded his Fight For the Forgotten to empower all those who dont have a voice. He regularly speaks to raise awareness for those affected by the water crisis, as well as those who are bullied, and those suffering from depression and addiction.

Today, the world knows this 6-foot-3-inch,  265-pound fighter for the size of his heart.

Today meet JUSTIN and learn how he LEVELED UP and continues to create EVERYTHING from NOTHING.

Make sure to give big for Fight for the Forgotten at www.fightfortheforgotten.com 

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to empower others instead of beating them down
  • The art of learning from our pasts
  • It's the size of your heart that matters most
  • How you can Fight for the Forgotten as well!
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