Built for Growth by Miesha Tate

🎙️ In this solo episode, Miesha answers your questions on all things health, wellness, mindset, and life balance. From training tips to personal routines, she shares honest insights and connects the dots with themes from past episodes you’ve loved!  🧠 Whether you’re chasing fitness goals, working on mental clarity, or just want a grounded perspective from someone who's lived it, Miesha brings you real, unfiltered answers.  Have a question for the next one? Submit yours at 👉 mieshatate.com Connect with Miesha:  IG: @mieshatate  X: @MieshaTateUFC  FB: Facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  Website: Mieshatate.com  Connect with Built For Growth Podcast:  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast  Tiktok: @builtforgrowthpodcast

When former UFC champion Miesha Tate injured her knee, she was told by multiple medical professionals that surgery was her only option. Enter Dr. Zaki Afzal—a leading physical therapist in Las Vegas who helped her fully recover without going under the knife. In this episode, Miesha and Dr. Zaki sit down to talk about her journey back to strength, and how his patient-first, movement-based approach changed everything. Dr. Zaki specializes in helping active adults, athletes, and lifters get rid of pain and return to the sports and workouts they love—without relying on pain meds, injections, or surgeries. As the founder of Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance, he’s on a mission to fix what’s broken in the healthcare system and give people the kind of care he wishes he had. This conversation is a powerful look at healing, strength, and trusting your body to do what it was built to do. Connect with Miesha:  IG: @mieshatate  X: @MieshaTateUFC  FB: Facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  Website: Mieshatate.com  Connect with the Built For Growth Podcast:  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast  Tik Tok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Dr. Zaki Afzal: IG: @zakiafzaldpt Website: optimizeptp.com

This episode features Molly “Meatball” McCann — former UFC fighter, Cage Warriors champion, and proud advocate for mental health and underrepresented voices in sport. Known for her relentless fighting style and highlight-reel knockouts, Molly’s journey from Liverpool to the bright lights of the UFC is as raw and real as it gets. In a sport historically dominated by men, Molly opens up about the challenges she’s faced — not just in the cage, but in the broader fight for visibility, respect, and equal footing. From dealing with bias to staying strong under public pressure, she talks about the mental strength it takes to keep going at the highest level. Connect with Miesha:  IG: @mieshatate  X: @MieshaTateUFC  FB: Facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  Website: Mieshatate.com  Connect with the Built For Growth Podcast:  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast  Tik Tok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Molly McCann-Pearson: IG: @meatballmolly X: @MeatballMolly YouTube: @meatballmolly

This episode features Dr. Jon Kedrowski — mountaineer, adventurer, speaker, author, and founder of Dr. Jon’s Adventures. With a Ph.D. in environmental geography and a passion for the wild, Jon has summited Everest, skied the world’s tallest peaks, and even slept on all 70 of Colorado’s 14ers. He talks about what drives his love for high places, the mental and physical challenges of mountain life, and how exploring the outdoors can shift your mindset, build resilience, and reconnect you to something bigger. Whether you’re into fitness, adventure, or just love a good story, this one will inspire you to aim higher. Connect with Miesha:  IG: @mieshatate  X: @MieshaTateUFC  FB: Facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  Website: Mieshatate.com  Connect with the Built For Growth Podcast:  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast  Tik Tok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Dr. Jon Kedrowski: IG: @drjonkedski, @drjonsadventures Website: jonkedrowski.com

In this episode, Candi and Tom Frazier sit down for a real conversation about diet, nutrition, and what it means to eat like our ancestors. We talk about Tom’s experience with type 1 diabetes, the benefits of a primal way of eating, and how to bring these principles into exercise and even your child’s diet. Candi shares how she’s helped thousands through her 3-step Primal Bod System, and together they open up about their mission to help people break free from modern conditioning and find lasting health. Don’t miss it! Connect with Miesha:  IG: @mieshatate  X: @MieshaTateUFC  FB: facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage  Website: mieshatate.com  Connect with Built For Growth Podcast:  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast  TikTok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Candi and Tom Frazier: IG: @theprimalbod FB: https://www.facebook.com/theprimalbod X: @theprimalbod YouTube: @theprimalbod Wesbite: https://primalbod.com/

Most people think of sleep as a basic biological function—but for Mollie Eastman, it's a skill that can change your entire life. As the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and host of the hit podcast by the same name, Mollie turned her battle with insomnia into a mission to help others reclaim their nights—and their health. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sleep optimization. Mollie shares the journey that led her from sleepless nights while traveling abroad to studying chronobiology and behavioral change. With science-backed insights and practical tools, she breaks down how modern habits disrupt our rhythms—and what we can do to restore them. This conversation goes far beyond sleep hygiene. It’s about taking back control of your time, energy, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep or just want to sharpen your edge, Mollie’s approach will help you rethink the way you rest—and live. Connect with Miesha:  IG: @mieshatate  X: @MieshaTateUFC  FB: facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage  Website: mieshatate.com  Connect with Built For Growth Podcast:  IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast  FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast  TikTok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Mollie Eastman: IG : @mollie.eastman FB: https://www.facebook.com/mollie.mcglocklin/ Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/

In this powerful episode, Freddie Kimmel—cancer survivor, functional health coach, and host of The Beautifully Broken Podcast—talks about his extraordinary journey from metastatic cancer, Lyme disease, and toxic mold to becoming a leading voice in the world of wellness technology and biohacking.   Freddie shares his experience navigating surgery, chemotherapy, and recovery—and how those trials sparked a deep passion for understanding the body’s innate ability to heal. Tune in to discover the gaps in traditional healthcare, the power of energy and lifestyle, and how cutting-edge tools can support true, lasting transformation.   Connect with Miesha: IG: @mieshatate X: @MieshaTateUFC FB: facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage Website: mieshatate.com   Connect with Built For Growth Podcast: IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast TikTok: @builtforgrowthpodcast   Connect with Freddie Kimmel: IG: @freddie.kimmel FB: https://www.facebook.com/freddie.kimmel/ X: @freddiesetgo YouTube: @beautifullybrokenworld Website: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/

Most of us are taught to look outside ourselves for healing, but what if the answer has always been within? This episode features Jonathan Mendoza—better known as Nurse Doza—a nationally recognized holistic nurse practitioner, Doctor of Chiropractic, and leading voice in functional medicine. Known for pioneering the Liver Revolution, Nurse Doza shares why he believes the key to optimal health and longevity starts with one overlooked organ: the liver. Learn about how genetics, Western diets, and toxic habits disrupt your body’s ability to detox—and why true healing doesn’t come from the outside in, but from the inside out. From personalized supplementation to simple shifts in your kitchen, Nurse Doza offers a powerful, practical path to reclaiming your energy, balance, and vitality. This isn’t just a conversation about wellness—it’s a wake-up call to tune in, take ownership, and rebuild your health from the ground up. Connect with Miesha: IG: @mieshatate X: @MieshaTateUFC FB: facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage Website: mieshatate.com Connect with Built For Growth Podcast: IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast TikTok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Nurse Doza: IG: @nursedoza FB: https://www.facebook.com/realnursedoza TikTok: @nursedoza X: @nursedoza LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/ YouTube: @schoolofdoza

Most people know Miesha Tate as a UFC Champion, pioneer in women’s MMA, and fierce competitor—but behind the belts and battles is a story of resilience, personal struggle, and transformation. Her journey isn’t just about winning fights—it’s about discovering strength through adversity and growth through challenge. In this episode, Miesha sits down with Scott Groves, host of the On The Edge podcast, to reflect on her early days in combat sports, the challenges she faced both inside and outside the cage, and the personal growth that’s shaped who she is today. From the mindset that fueled her rise to the lessons learned through hardship and healing, this conversation goes far beyond the Octagon. This isn’t just about titles—it’s about identity, intention, and building a meaningful life after the fight. Whether you’re into sports, mindset, or just great conversation, this one hits hard. Connect with Miesha: IG: @mieshatate X: @MieshaTateUFC FB: facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast Website: mieshatate.com Connect with Built For Growth Podcast: IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast Tiktok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Scott Groves: IG: @scottlgroves YT: @OnTheEdgePodcast

Most people recognize the dynamic UFC flyweight fighter Ode Osbourne as “The Jamaican Sensation." Beyond this fighting presence is a story rooted in resilience, identity, and deep personal transformation. From his early childhood in Jamaica to finding his footing in the U.S., Ode’s journey is one of grit, heart, and growth. In this episode, we dive into the deeper layers of what drives a fighter. Ode opens up about what it meant to leave everything familiar behind, how his upbringing shaped his mindset, and why the real battle isn’t just about wins or losses—it’s about showing up with everything you've got. Together, we explore the importance of self-worth, authenticity, and the quiet strength that comes from knowing who you are—no matter the outcome. This isn’t just about fighting in the cage—it’s about fighting for your growth, your truth, and your sense of self. Ode’s story is a raw, honest reminder that greatness is built from the inside out. Connect with Miesha: IG: @mieshatate X: @MieshaTateUFC FB: facebook.com/mieshatatefanpage Website: mieshatate.com Connect with Built For Growth Podcast: IG: @builtforgrowthpodcast FB: facebook.com/people/Built-For-Growth-Podcast TikTok: @builtforgrowthpodcast Connect with Ode Osbourne: IG: @odeosbourne TikTok: @odeosbourne X: @odeosbourne YouTube:  @OdeOsbourneMMA  Spotify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/55s9m3AlBsRWcZbLrLUpYY?si=a996ae4e47f54d16