Miesha Tate, also lovingly known as “Cupcake,” is not your conventional MMA fighter. Starting her fighting career at just 19, Miesha quickly realized her passion for the sport and its capability to redefine societal norms. Despite the constant underestimation and misunderstanding that she faced, she emboldened herself to challenge these stigmas, paving a path for women in a predominantly male-oriented sport. As a testament to her fight against these norms, she became a UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in 2016, among other titles.

After retiring in 2016, Miesha spent five years rekindling her competitive spirit and building a family with her fiancé, Johnny Nuñez. Not one to fit into boxes, Miesha also demonstrated her fighting spirit on the CBS reality show, ‘Celebrity Big Brother,’ setting a record victory on season 3.

Miesha’s commitment extends beyond the ring. As a certified Behavioral Change coach, she has a deep-seated passion for helping others achieve their goals. Currently ranked 15th in the world, Miesha looks forward to her next UFC victory on December 2nd, 2023.



Episode Overview:

In this mind-enriching episode of University of Adversity, host Lance takes us through an introspective journey with Miesha Tate. Miesha brings a fresh perspective to dealing with adversity, highlighting the importance of taking a break, practicing self-love, and nurturing relationships.

She shares comparison around social media, fame, diet, nutrition, outdoors, and emotional well-being with the strategies she employs in the ring. With keen insights into hormonal fluctuations, nutrition, and training for the female body, Miesha talks about her return to the ring after retirement.

This episode is teeming with wisdom and you’ll find yourself learning more about handling adversity from Miesha’s unique viewpoint, whether you're an athlete or not.

Time Stamps:

- (00:01:00) – Introduction

- (00:04:05) – Road trip to self-discovery

- (00:08:45) – Nurturing Relationships & Balancing Life

- (00:15:05) – Handling Social Media Fame

- (00:18:45) – Emotional Well-being & Breath Work

- (00:28:35) – Outdoor Benefits & Training

- (00:36:05) – Talking Nutrition and Dieting

- (00:44:10) – Hormones, Training, & Nutrition

- (00:54:15) – Knowledge on Women's Hormonal Cycles

- (01:04:45) – Preparations for the Upcoming Fight

- (01:14:15) – Closing Remarks

- (01:15:50) – End of Episode

Hear Miesha share about her fighting technique, not just in the ring, but also in the fight against life’s adversities. You are guaranteed an episode filled with resilience, determination, and heartfelt advice on living a fuller life.

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