In this episode of the Sweeter After Difficulty podcast, Randy Highsmith and regular guests Jordan Lopez and Kris Anderson break down the recent shift of UFC broadcasting from ESPN to Paramount Plus and what it could mean for viewership, accessibility, and fighter exposure. The conversation expands into the broader evolution of MMA, including the growing influence of grappling sports and the key differences between sport jiu-jitsu and real-world self-defense. The hosts also turn their attention to the financial landscape, discussing the current state of precious metals like silver and gold, their role as hedges in an uncertain economy, and how cryptocurrency fits into a diversified investment strategy. They wrap up with practical insights on purchasing precious metals and share their predictions for upcoming UFC matchups.

In this episode of the Sweeter After Difficulty podcast, Randy Highsmith talks with Terry Hollimon about identity, disappointment, and reinvention after a promising football career was derailed by injury. Terry reflects on growing up under heavy expectations, the emotional weight of watching others succeed, and the depression and shame that followed unmet childhood dreams. Through resilience, family support, and self-reflection, he found his voice in media and now uses his story to encourage authenticity, connection, and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of community and the ongoing journey of becoming whole again.

🎙️ Sweeter After Difficulty is a podcast about the beauty that can only emerge through struggle. Hosted by Randy Highsmith, this series features intimate conversations with people who have endured pain, faced fear, and discovered peace—not despite their challenges, but through them. Each episode dives deep into personal stories of resilience, revealing how difficulty becomes a refining fire that clarifies purpose, deepens empathy, and brings unexpected sweetness on the other side.

Why listen? Because life is hard, and you're not alone in that. These stories won't give you cheap hope—they'll give you real ones. They’ll meet you in the raw, help you make sense of the struggle, and maybe even help you reframe what “hard” has to mean.

Whether you’re in the thick of it or looking back on a season that shaped you, Sweeter After Difficulty offers reflection, community, and a deep well of human wisdom.

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In this episode of the Sweeter After Difficulty podcast, Randy Highsmith and Jordan Lopez reflect on Randy’s recent experiences ranging from a weekend getaway at a uniquely designed hotel to the deeper importance of social connection, time in nature, and intentional rest. They explore the contrast between ocean and mountain settings as metaphors for different emotional states, discuss writing as a form of creative and emotional processing, and navigate the complexities of relationships and personal pain. Throughout the conversation, the hosts emphasize the value of emotional honesty and openness, suggesting that meaningful growth comes from embracing both the light and the darkness of life rather than avoiding either.

🎙️ Sweeter After Difficulty is a podcast about the beauty that can only emerge through struggle. Hosted by Randy Highsmith, this series features intimate conversations with people who have endured pain, faced fear, and discovered peace—not despite their challenges, but through them. Each episode dives deep into personal stories of resilience, revealing how difficulty becomes a refining fire that clarifies purpose, deepens empathy, and brings unexpected sweetness on the other side.

Why listen? Because life is hard, and you're not alone in that. These stories won't give you cheap hope—they'll give you real ones. They’ll meet you in the raw, help you make sense of the struggle, and maybe even help you reframe what “hard” has to mean.

Whether you’re in the thick of it or looking back on a season that shaped you, Sweeter After Difficulty offers reflection, community, and a deep well of human wisdom.

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