214: Miesha Tate, UFC fighter & Big Brother Champ: Anticipatory Anxiety & Sleep For Performance (Plus My Insomnia Story!)

214: Miesha Tate, UFC fighter & Big Brother Champ: Anticipatory Anxiety & Sleep For Performance (Plus My Insomnia Story!)

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman July 3, 2025 Duration: 1:24:23
Miesha Tate is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion and still an active fighter in the UFC. Outside of fighting, she hosts the Built for Growth podcast, where she interviews a wide range of guests on mindset, resilience, health, and entrepreneurship. She’s passionate about health and wellness and regularly speaks at events and conferences on topics like longevity, recovery, and performance, drawing from both personal experience and global wellness practices. When she’s not training or traveling, Miesha enjoys spending time with her family and coaching the next generation of athletes.

Hosted by Mollie McGlocklin and Mollie Eastman, The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast grew from a personal struggle with insomnia into a mission to fundamentally change how we think about rest. It moves beyond generic advice, framing quality sleep as an active, learnable practice essential to every aspect of our lives. Conversations with a diverse range of experts-from scientists and physicians to philosophers and fitness innovators-explore sleep’s profound connections to culture, society, and personal performance. You’ll hear nuanced discussions that treat sleep not as an isolated chore, but as a central pillar of wellness intertwined with our daily routines, beliefs, and environment. The dialogue is geared toward actionable insights, offering tangible strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re dealing with jet lag, stress, or simply seeking deeper, more consistent rest. This podcast operates on the conviction that by prioritizing and skillfully cultivating our sleep, we unlock a more resilient, healthy, and focused existence. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that demystify the science and art of rest, providing a comprehensive toolkit for anyone ready to make transformative shifts in their health and overall well-being.
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