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Bully This - A Hero's Journey - Bullied to Champion: The Knockout Impact of Mentorship and Resilience

Bullied to Champion: The Knockout Impact of Mentorship and Resilience

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02/14/24 • 72 min

Bully This - A Hero's Journey

When Taylor Swift turned the scars of bullying into the stardust of stardom, it wasn't just a fairytale—it was a roadmap for triumph. This season, we're kicking off with a bang, celebrating our ascent into the podcasting elite and our recent accolade for Best Co-hosts, all while preparing to unravel the success stories that emerged from adversity's tight grip. We're joined by Ryan Diaz, an MMA dynamo, who throws a one-two punch into the heart of bullying, sharing how the very thing that once tormented him became his catalyst for greatness.
The mats of the gym become our classroom as we navigate the balance of mental focus and relentless drive in the pursuit of passions. It's a place where unexpected kindness meets the warrior's spirit, and where the community's embrace substitutes the support some never received at home. We also dissect the mentorship magic that turns intimidation into empowerment for the newbies stepping into the ring, and how adversity, an often-unwelcome coach, might be the very thing sculpting future successes.
Wrap up with us as we lace up for the tougher rounds of life and sport, delving into the essence of mental toughness and when to toe the line between perseverance and self-care. Beyond the sweat and cheers, we meet the unassuming heroes like Scott Neeson, whose humility in helping others shines a spotlight on the genuine worth of giving back. We're left with the undeniable truth that the lessons learned in MMA about mentorship and community reach far beyond the gym walls, molding not only fighters but individuals who are armored for life's most daunting battles.

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When Taylor Swift turned the scars of bullying into the stardust of stardom, it wasn't just a fairytale—it was a roadmap for triumph. This season, we're kicking off with a bang, celebrating our ascent into the podcasting elite and our recent accolade for Best Co-hosts, all while preparing to unravel the success stories that emerged from adversity's tight grip. We're joined by Ryan Diaz, an MMA dynamo, who throws a one-two punch into the heart of bullying, sharing how the very thing that once tormented him became his catalyst for greatness.
The mats of the gym become our classroom as we navigate the balance of mental focus and relentless drive in the pursuit of passions. It's a place where unexpected kindness meets the warrior's spirit, and where the community's embrace substitutes the support some never received at home. We also dissect the mentorship magic that turns intimidation into empowerment for the newbies stepping into the ring, and how adversity, an often-unwelcome coach, might be the very thing sculpting future successes.
Wrap up with us as we lace up for the tougher rounds of life and sport, delving into the essence of mental toughness and when to toe the line between perseverance and self-care. Beyond the sweat and cheers, we meet the unassuming heroes like Scott Neeson, whose humility in helping others shines a spotlight on the genuine worth of giving back. We're left with the undeniable truth that the lessons learned in MMA about mentorship and community reach far beyond the gym walls, molding not only fighters but individuals who are armored for life's most daunting battles.

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Episode 8: Bullied to Hero

How To Overcome Bullying | Bully This A Hero's Journey Episode 8: Bullied To Hero. Subscribe to our channel for more bullying to motivational success podcast episodes like this. In this eighth, we interview Rachel Weinstock.
Did you ever wish for a hero that never came? Rachel did. But when her hero didn't show she decided she would grow up and be that hero for others.
Miss Rainbow Fairy has a superpower and it's the power to break kids out of their shells with love. Join us as we walk through the Journey. In this our last episode of the season, we see what another true hero is.
As we close down the first season please feel free to provide us feedback on our podcast. Is it helpful? Would you like to see us bring back the show for season two?

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Bully This - A Hero's Journey - Bullied to Champion: The Knockout Impact of Mentorship and Resilience

Transcript

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One out of every five students report being bullied . 13% were made fun of , called names or insulted . They were pushed , shoved , tripped or spit on . One in five tweens have been cyber bullied . It's a problem and it has to stop .

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Welcome to Bully . This a hero's journey .

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