TJ Dillashaw: Embracing Fear as a Privilege | MTNPOD #112

TJ Dillashaw: Embracing Fear as a Privilege | MTNPOD #112

Author: Dustin Diefenderfer Founder and CEO of MTNTOUGH Fitness April 14, 2025 Duration: 55:15

In this episode of the MTNTOUGH podcast, Dustin sits down with TJ Dillashaw and talks about his transition from MMA fighting to entrepreneurship, highlighting his retirement in October 2022 due to severe shoulder injuries requiring a replacement. He shares his journey with stem cell treatments, particularly from Colombia, which helped manage his injuries and improve his health. Dillashaw founded Wild Society Nutrition, focusing on high-protein, clean products, and functional drinks. He emphasizes the importance of mental toughness in both sports and entrepreneurship, noting the stress of business as more challenging than fighting. Dillashaw also discusses his passion for archery hunting and adapting to shoot left-handed due to his shoulder injury.


Follow along with TJ on Instagram at @tjdillashaw


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