How to Develop a Stronger Identity | Michelle Waterson on Women of Impact

American mixed martial artist and UFC competitor, Michelle Waterson, sits with Lisa to discuss strengthening your mind-body connection, using failure to motivate your success, and balancing diverse identities as a mother and a warrior.  SHOW NOTES: Michelle’s story and MMA being taboo for women [2:01] Defying family expectations and tradition [3:45] Live the life that you want to live [4:37] Managing vulnerability inside and outside the octagon [5:34] Accept that it happened and move on [6:45] Failing means you’re still climbing [8:57] Don’t start something without finishing it [10:45] Embracing the challenge as your roots [12:34] Exercising your mind [13:33] Balancing identities between mother and fighter [14:25] Practice being in the moment [16:45] Building the mind-body connection [18:41] Respecting your body as a key pillar of your lifestyle [21:25] Leaning on family to motivate her passion [24:00] Separating personal and professional life [28:42] Being a mother is being a natural warrior [32:13] Fighting in order to strengthen your inner voice [34:37] The power of being able to flow [36:17]  FOLLOW MICHELLE WATERSON WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2Qlxuet INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2P5w7vV FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2KD4I3Q TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2raX5Zb