Hardship to Happiness: Transforming the Past into Personal Power w/ Christina Marks

Every day is a chance to rewrite your story. Today, Courtney is joined by MMA fighter Christina Marks to dive deep into how to transform your past hardships into personal power. Explore the art of saying no, embracing fear, and nurturing resilience. From the importance of positive self-talk to fostering a healthy family dynamic, their candid conversation is brimming with wisdom and real-life strategies for turning challenges into fuel. Get ready to be inspired to take control, prioritize self-care, and believe in yourself.

Christina Marks is a professional MMA fighter, certified trainer and relentless advocate for holistic health. As a D1 athlete, Christina offers training in boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and self-defense. She was in Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter.

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In today's episode, we cover the following:

• How Christina got into MMA
• Christina's childhood with her grandmother
• Finding structure in a chaotic childhood
• Navigating parenthood
• Taking accountability for your life
• Same-sex partnerships and blended family dynamics
• Turn hardships into personal power
• Making peace with your past
• The power of a positive influence
• How to build up discipline
• Advice if you're starting out on your journey

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Guest info:

Follow Christina's incredible journey on Instagram @XtinaMarks

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