Ronda Rousey

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  1. Ronda Rousey (Greatest Women's Fighter Ever): The Truth Behind My Fighting, I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career, WWE Is A Mess & Vince McMahon Is Still Running It!

    04/08/2024

    Ronda Rousey (Greatest Women's Fighter Ever): The Truth Behind My Fighting, I Kept This A Secret My Entire Career, WWE Is A Mess & Vince McMahon Is Still Running It!

    Uncover the biggest secret behind Ronda Rousey's rise as a champion and pioneer of the fight game. Ronda Rousey was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, and UFC women's bantamweight champion from 2012 to 2015, she was also a professional wrestler in the WWE from 2017 to 2019, returning in 2022 before leaving in 2023. In this conversation Ronda and Steven discuss topics such as, her father’s death by suicide, her eating disorder, abusive relationships with coaches, and the truth about the WWE. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Being Born With A Rare Disease 02:46 Ronda's Struggles as a Child 04:27 Her Father’s Death When She Was A Child 06:35 Finding Out About Her Dad's Suicide 09:38 Ronda's Mother 10:46 What's Been Ingrained in Her as a Kid 12:34 Becoming a Prodigy of Judo 14:59 Her Competitive Nature for Fighting 19:30 Moving in With Her Coach At 16 20:55 Her Struggles With Bulimia 23:33 Getting Bullied for Her Physique 24:49 Ronda Competing in the Beijing Olympics 25:30 Lack of Pay 26:01 Our Dark Side Becomes The Driver Of Our Success 28:32 How Her Concussions Affected Her Career 35:15 Defeating People in 60 Seconds 36:43 Having Very Strict/Abusive Coaches 38:56 How Did It Impact You? 41:53 Coaches Crossing the Line... 46:34 What Dana White Said About Ronda 47:55 Why Were You Fighting So Frequently? 49:15 Being The First Woman to Appear on the UFC 49:33 The New Jackie Chan 50:14 UFC 193 Ronda Vs Holly Holm 53:40 How Did You Feel After Losing? 57:14 Suicidal Thoughts 59:15 Ronda's Last Fight in the UFC 01:02:13 Her Husband's Support During Tough Times 01:05:57 When Did WWE Come In? 01:09:44 Social Media Pressure 01:12:09 Did She Feel Expendable to the WWE? 01:12:30 Vince McMahon and Sexual Allegations 01:15:05 Ronda Suffering Two Miscarriages? 01:19:03 Where Does Her Happiness Come From? 01:26:32 Did Her Traumas Make Her Who She Is Today? 01:30:11 What She Learned From Her Dad? 01:32:04 Last Guest Question You can purchase Ronda’s memoir, ‘Our Fight’, here: https://amzn.to/43OM0P1 Follow Ronda: Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cI3SPP Instagram - https://bit.ly/3J4Tjc3 YouTube - https://bit.ly/3J2Qrwl Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 38m
  2. 585: Beyond the Fight | RONDA ROUSEY'S Transition from MMA to Mastering the Art of Regenerative Ranching

    04/02/2024

    585: Beyond the Fight | RONDA ROUSEY'S Transition from MMA to Mastering the Art of Regenerative Ranching

    On today's podcast we explore the transformational journey of Ronda Rousey from an esteemed UFC fighter to a regenerative farming enthusiast, alongside an in-depth discussion on sustainable farming practices. Rousey shares her evolution from relishing the fame in the octagon to finding profound joy and simplicity in regenerative agriculture, alongside her husband Travis Browne. She discusses the mental and physical toll of her previous career, her endeavors in professional wrestling, and the pivotal role of her family and farm in her current life.    00:00 Finding Happiness Beyond the Spotlight 01:27 Ronda Rousey's Origin Story: A Legacy of Strength 03:59 The Art of Judo: Strategies, Challenges, and Triumphs 10:37 Transitioning to MMA: A New Arena of Combat 18:32 Embracing the Role of the Villain: Marketing Genius in the Ring 21:18 Navigating Fame and the Quest for Authenticity 35:56 The Toll of Combat: Recognizing Limits and Embracing New Beginnings 39:16 The Toll of a Fighter's Life: From Judo to MMA 40:17 Transitioning to Pro Wrestling: A Safer Passion 42:09 Wrestling Under Vince McMahon: Challenges and Misogyny 47:28 Exploring Regenerative Farming: A Sustainable Future 52:34 The Personal Touch: Raising and Processing Our Own Meat 01:07:08 The Vision for the Future: Expanding Sustainable Practices 01:14:46 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Sustainable Living Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

    1h 16m
  3. Ronda Rousey: The price I paid to become a UFC champion (E261)

    05/23/2024

    Ronda Rousey: The price I paid to become a UFC champion (E261)

    In this episode, Jake and Damian sit down with the remarkable Ronda Rousey, a professional mixed martial artist and former UFC champion, to dive into various aspects of her life and career. Ronda Rousey became the first UFC women's champion and a judo Olympic Medalist, earning back-to-back golds at the Pan American Championships and a 2008 Olympic bronze medal. Ronda opens up about her upbringing, including the real impact of her father’s suicide when she was just eight years old. Ronda discusses her addiction to winning and the challenges she faced in her career, particularly in navigating relationships with coaches. Offering advice to others facing similar situations, she emphasises the importance of always having a backup plan and not feeling trapped in any situation. As the conversation unfolds, Ronda shares insights on the support she received from others, highlighting her strategy of making herself unavoidable in the media, as well as her infamous encounter with Dana White, the CEO of the UFC. She also addresses her experience with concussion symptoms, shedding light on the lack of awareness surrounding CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) during her career. This episode delves into the depths of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of love, as Ronda Rousey shares her personal journey from tragedy to triumph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m