Built for Growth by Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate
  • 5.0 (77)
  • Alternative Health

Miesha Tate is a former UFC World Championship and CBS Celebrity Big Brother 3 winner. She is a motivational speaker, a thought leader and a Mother. She is certified as a behavior change coach and is also as a Hyperbaric Expert. You can expect unfiltered, real talk and advice on fitness, health, mentality, behavior change and how to create the life you’ve always wanted from Miesha as well as the experts and personalities who will join each Thursday. Join Miesha on her journey and stay updated by visiting mieshatate.com and following her on Instagram @mieshatate.

  1. 5d ago

    Dr. Melissa Sonners | Self-Care Isn’t What You Think #93

    Dr. Melissa Sonners joins Miesha Tate for an honest conversation about burnout, nervous system regulation, motherhood, and learning how to reconnect with yourself in real time. Melissa opens up about hitting a breaking point after years of pushing through, battling serious health challenges, and discovering how to shift out of fight-or-flight through simple tools like morning light, expanded gaze, music, breathwork, and micro-moments of connection. Together, they talk about self-care that actually fits into real life, listening to your body, redefining productivity, and why peace starts with learning how to downshift your nervous system. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Dr. Melissa Sonners Website: https://beehive.drmelissasonners.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beinspiredmama/ Chapter Markers 03:14 – Burnout, Motherhood & Nervous System Shutdown 08:40 – Why Women Feel Stuck in Overwhelm 12:49 – Brain Wave Gears: Theta, Alpha & Beta 19:24 – Stress Loops, Ego & Staying Present 24:43 – Microdosing Connection in Daily Life 31:08 – Downshifting Before School Pickup 36:18 – Miesha’s Self-Growth Journey After Fighting 43:29 – Female Athletes, Hormones & Listening to Your Body 49:04 – Melissa’s Breaking Point & Health Recovery 55:16 – Nighttime Regulation, Safety & Sleep 59:20 – Expanded Gaze, Breathwork & Simple Reset Tools 01:04:00 – Productivity, Worth & Learning to Pause 01:10:41 – Communication, Relationships & Asking for Support #DrMelissaSonners #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #NervousSystemRegulation #BurnoutRecovery #Motherhood #SelfCare #WomenInWellness #MindBodyConnection #StressRelief #HealingJourney #Hormones #FemaleHealth #PersonalGrowth #ConnectionCode #WellnessPodcast #OvercomingBurnout

    1h 13m

  2. May 28

    Tatiana Suarez | The Comeback Mindset Nobody Talks About #92

    Tatiana Suarez joins Miesha Tate for an honest conversation about resilience, setbacks, and what it takes to keep showing up. Tatiana opens up about growing up as one of the only girls in wrestling, battling thyroid cancer, recovering from major injuries, and learning how to rebuild her relationship with fighting, health, and self-worth. Together, they talk about losing with grace, training smarter, listening to your body, and why the journey matters just as much as the win. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Tatiana Suarez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatianasuarezufc/ Chapter Markers: 03:40 – ADHD, School & Learning Differently 06:25 – Growing Up Outside & Trusting Instincts 11:25 – Wrestling at 3 Years Old 19:15 – Being the Only Girl on the Mat 33:30 – Training Smarter After Injuries 39:00 – Staying Humble While Chasing Greatness 53:20 – Female Athletes, Hormones & Performance 58:00 – Training With Your Cycle 01:04:35 – Thyroid Cancer Symptoms & Diagnosis 01:14:08 – Weight Cuts, Hashimoto’s & Fight Camp Stress #TatianaSuarez #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #UFC #MMA #Wrestling #FemaleAthlete #Resilience #ThyroidCancer #ComebackStory #Mindset #WomenInSports #Hormones #TrainingSmarter #FightCamp #AthleteMindset #OvercomingAdversity

    1h 19m

  3. May 21

    Amy Kurtz | Nervous System Healing Nobody Talks About #91

    Amy Kurtz sits down with Miesha Tate for a powerful conversation on chronic illness, Lyme disease, nervous system regulation, and the emotional toll of spending years searching for answers. Amy opens up about being medically gaslit before finally being diagnosed with late-stage neurological Lyme disease, while Miesha shares her own experiences with hormones, overtraining, and learning to work with her body instead of against it. Together, they dive into women’s health, survival mode, anxiety, resilience, and the importance of slowing down, trusting your intuition, and reconnecting with yourself in order to truly heal. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Amy Kurtz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amykurtz/ Website: https://www.amykurtz.com/ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Amy’s Lyme Disease Journey 06:20 – 36 Doctors & Finally Getting Diagnosed 12:15 – Medical Gaslighting & Women’s Health 19:10 – Learning to Listen to Your Body 26:00 – Nervous System Regulation & Survival Mode 33:40 – Anxiety After Chronic Illness 41:15 – CBT, Trauma & Rewiring the Brain48:20 – Hormones & Athletic Performance 56:10 – Overtraining, Burnout & Recovery 01:03:00 – Healing, Resilience & Falling Forward #AmyKurtz #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #WomensHealth #NervousSystem #MedicalGaslighting #Hormones #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #CBT #StressManagement #InvisibleIllness #WellnessPodcast

    1h 11m

  4. May 14

    Matthew Gauger | Why Modern Food Is Destroying Us & How to Fix It #90

    In this follow-up conversation, Miesha Tate reconnects with Matthew from Greenhorn Grove for a deeper discussion on homesteading, healing, relationships, and rebuilding your life when everything changes. Alongside conversations about regenerative farming, pesticides, and modern food systems, Miesha dives into women’s hormones, burnout, communication, and the biological realities that can impact relationships, parenting, and overall well-being. Connect with Miesha: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/⁠ X: ⁠https://x.com/mieshatate ⁠FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/⁠ Website: ⁠https://mieshatate.com/⁠ Connect with Built For Growth Podcast: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/⁠ Connect with Matthew: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/greenhorngrove/ ⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@greenhorngrove⁠ Website: https://www.thegreenhornguides.com/ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Catching Up & Life Changes Since Last Episode 13:30 – Why More People Want to Grow Their Own Food 21:00 – Relationships, Communication & Therapy Lessons 30:30 – Women’s Hormones & Understanding Cycles 41:00 – Maturing Through Adversity 52:00 – Homesteading Hacks & Gardening Tips #BuiltForGrowth #MieshaTate #GreenhornGrove #Homesteading #Hormones #WomenHealth #Relationships #SelfGrowth #OrganicFood #RegenerativeFarming #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Parenting #Wellness #Sobriety #Sustainability

    1h 15m

  5. May 7

    Patrick McKeown | Simple Techniques to Retrain Your Breathing #89

    Patrick McKeown joins Miesha Tate for a real conversation on breathwork, performance, and why most people are breathing wrong without realizing it. Drawing from over two decades of experience, he breaks down common misconceptions around breathing, explains the role of carbon dioxide and nasal breathing, and shows how simple changes can improve stress, sleep, and overall performance. The conversation also explores how athletes can train their breathing to build endurance, increase CO2 tolerance, and stay calm under pressure—whether in competition or everyday life. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Patrick McKeown Website: https://oxygenadvantage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oxygenadvantage/ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Common Breathing Myths & Misconceptions 08:30 – Why “Deep Breathing” Is Misunderstood 18:00 – Controlling Stress Through the Exhale 30:00 – CO2, Oxygen & How Breathing Actually Works 42:00 – Nasal vs Mouth Breathing (Why It Matters) 54:00 – Sleep, Recovery & Nervous System Balance 01:08:00 – Training Breath for Fighters & Performance #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #PatrickMcKeown #Breathwork #Performance #NasalBreathing #StressManagement #MentalPerformance #Recovery #Sleep #Athletes #UFC #Mindset #HealthOptimization #Longevity

    1h 29m

  6. Apr 30

    Trent Shelton | You’re the Problem & the Solution #88

    Trent Shelton joins Miesha Tate for a real conversation on self-worth, accountability, and what it takes to become who you’re meant to be. From his journey as a former NFL athlete to building a global personal growth movement, Trent breaks down how letting go, protecting your peace, and taking radical responsibility can transform your life. They dive into perspective, overcoming victim mentality, building discipline, and why growth requires releasing what no longer serves you—offering a grounded look at what real personal evolution actually demands. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Trent Shelton Website: https://www.trentshelton.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/trentshelton/ Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Welcome To This Episode 06:30 – Reframing Adversity & Letting Go of Control 14:00 – Protecting Your Peace & Outgrowing Your Circle 22:30 – Self-Worth, Identity & Owning Your Truth 31:00 – Radical Responsibility: “I Am the Problem” 41:00 – Functional Depression & Feeling Stuck58:30 – Discipline & Accountability 01:01:00 – Defining Success #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #TrentShelton #SelfWorth #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Accountability #MentalHealth #Resilience #Purpose #Discipline #Motivation #Podcast

    1h 16m

  7. Apr 23

    Gina Rivera | Why Self-Doubt Is Holding You Back #87

    Gina Rivera joins Miesha Tate for a real conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it actually takes to build something from nothing. From growing up in the salon industry to launching Phenix Salon Suites, Gina shares how a single moment of adversity pushed her to stop playing small and go all in on herself. They get into the early struggles of balancing motherhood and business, why most people stay stuck in comfort, and how being told “you’re not good enough” can either break you—or fuel everything. Gina opens up about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding her life, and the mindset shift that helped her scale a nationwide brand while staying true to her passion. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Gina Rivera Website: https://phenixsalonsuites.com/ https://www.xoxoginaglobal.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/beautyexpertgina/ Chapter Markers: 07:30 – Growing Up in the Salon Industry 15:10 – Opening Her First Salon as a New Mom 24:30 – “You Don’t Have What It Takes” 33:45 – Turning Doubt Into Drive 42:50 – Losing Her Mother & Hitting Rock Bottom 52:10 – Building Phoenix Salon Suites 01:00:30 – Taking Risks & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #GinaRivera #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Mindset #Resilience #PhenixSalonSuites #WomenInBusiness #StartupStory #Leadership #Motivation #Podcast

    1h 22m

  8. Apr 16

    Sam Tejada | Functional Medicine, IV Therapy & Root Cause Healing #86

    Sam Tejada joins Miesha Tate to break down modern medicine, functional health, and what it really takes to fix your body at the root. From his journey as a firefighter to building a longevity company, Sam explains why the system often treats symptoms—not causes—and how that impacts your health. They dive into energy, weight gain, toxins, and hormone imbalances, along with practical ways to take control through sleep, movement, nutrition, and real diagnostics—so you can stop guessing and start optimizing for long-term health and performance. Connect with Miesha Tate IG: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/ X: https://x.com/mieshatate FB: https://www.facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage/ Website: https://mieshatate.com/ Connect with Built for Growth Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/builtforgrowthpodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast/61567354560939/ Connect with Sam Tejada Website: https://samtejada.com/ X: https://x.com/samaeltejada Chapter Markers: 00:00 – From Firefighter to Functional Medicine 07:15 – Why the Medical System Is Broken 16:40 – Treating Symptoms vs Root Cause 25:30 – Why People Keep Getting Sicker 34:10 – Toxins, Inflammation & Hidden Health Issues 43:20 – Energy, Weight Gain & Hormone Imbalances 52:45 – Sleep, Recovery & Daily Non-Negotiables 01:01:30 – IV Therapy, Detox & Taking Control of Your Health #BuiltForGrowthPodcast #MieshaTate #SamTejada #FunctionalMedicine #HealthOptimization #Longevity #RootCause #Wellness #IVTherapy #Detox #Hormones #Energy #WeightLoss #Inflammation #Podcast

    1h 13m
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Miesha Tate is a former UFC World Championship and CBS Celebrity Big Brother 3 winner. She is a motivational speaker, a thought leader and a Mother. She is certified as a behavior change coach and is also as a Hyperbaric Expert. You can expect unfiltered, real talk and advice on fitness, health, mentality, behavior change and how to create the life you’ve always wanted from Miesha as well as the experts and personalities who will join each Thursday. Join Miesha on her journey and stay updated by visiting mieshatate.com and following her on Instagram @mieshatate.

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