In this powerful episode of The Knockout Life, host Phoenix Carnevale sits down with one of MMA’s most iconic pioneers—former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, mother, fitness icon, and fearless truth-teller: Miesha Tate.

The conversation goes far beyond the cage. Yes, we talk about championship moments, UFC rivalries, and what it takes to walk through fire in front of millions. But this isn’t just about toughness—it’s about emotional intelligence, accountability, and the introspective side of resilience.

From high school wrestling rooms where girls weren’t welcome, to reclaiming her power after a painful personal chapter, Miesha shares openly about her journey—one filled with risks, reinvention, and rising again. She talks motherhood, mental health, physical transformation, and what it really means to live with grit, grace, and growth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Miesha’s definition of resilience and how it’s shaped her life beyond fighting

-Her journey through wins, losses, retirement, and return—and why each chapter made her stronger

-Behind-the-scenes of her iconic fight career, and the pain of public setbacks

-Unfiltered reflections on performance anxiety, spiritual healing, and leaving toxic relationships

-Why building a garden, raising kind kids, and baking sourdough are her new training camps

-The rivalry with Ronda Rousey—and what Miesha sees now that she couldn’t see then

-Honest talk about depression, physical health, and how stress changed her body—and her mindset

-What she learned as a VP at ONE Championship, and how it shaped her own podcast: Built for Growth By Miesha Tate

-Why hiking, nature, and motherhood ground her more than any win ever could

And of course, we wrap things up with a rapid-fire speed round, where you’ll learn much more about Miesha, including:

-Favorite fighters (past & present)

-Celeb crush

-Go-to hype song

-Movie quotes

-The lesson she teaches her kids that we all need to hear

Today’s Knockout Insight: "Just because you can endure something, doesn’t mean you should." — Miesha Tate

This episode is for anyone navigating change, questioning their strength, or wondering if it's too late to reinvent themselves. Miesha Tate is living proof: resilience isn’t about being unbreakable—it’s about becoming whole.

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Phoenix Carnevale sits down with actor, director, martial artist, and real-life superhero Michael Jai White for a deep, dynamic, and inspiring conversation. Known for his roles in Spawn, Black Dynamite, The Dark Knight, and the recently released action-comedy Trouble Man, Michael opens up about everything from emotional discipline and ego to what it really means to lighten up in life and on set.

Phoenix and Michael explore the power of mindset, overcoming adversity, the martial arts philosophy behind his success, and how his past — including surviving shootouts and early trauma — shaped the man and artist he is today. You'll hear untold stories from Hollywood, training sessions with Jon Jones, and the shocking comment a studio executive once made that still fuels his fire.

Plus, powerful parenting advice, a tribute to Method Man, how finding humor in things can be a powerful form of strength and storytelling and the return of the rapid fire round where you truly get to know Jai White.

Whether you're a fighter, a fan, or someone on a path to growth, this episode is packed with knockout wisdom.

Highlights include:

• Why letting go of ego unlocks real power

• Behind the scenes of Trouble Man, Black Dynamite and other Jai White films

• The real story of Spawn and overcoming claustrophobia

• Martial arts as a tool for life — not just in the ring or on the mats

• Advice for aspiring actors and martial artists

• The gift of poverty and gratitude in hard times

• Speed round: Jon Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Tisha Campbell & more

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Follow Michael Jai White @officialmichaeljai and be sure to watch Trouble Man streaming now and Hostile Takeover releasing later this year.

Thanks for joining us on The Knockout Life with Phoenix Carnevale.
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In the premiere episode of The Knockout Life, host Phoenix Carnevale kicks things off with none other than her longtime friend, UFC legend Matt Serra—a man who shocked the world when he took down Georges St-Pierre at UFC 69… to the tune of a mariachi band playing the Mission: Impossible theme.

From hilarious fight walkouts and dad jokes in VR to powerful stories of loss, resilience, and championship grit, Serra opens up like never before. He talks about his passion for family and teaching, his obsession with fundamentals, what it really felt like to be counted out by everyone, and how that iconic win changed his life—and mindset—forever.

Highlights include:

• Matt’s origin story and the philosophy behind his success

• Never-before-heard anecdotes from UFC 69 and the early days of The Ultimate Fighter

• A heartfelt tribute to underdogs, students, and the fighters who push through the fear

• A rapid-fire speed round where we learn more than you ever expected about Serra, including his favorite childhood cartoon, celeb

crush, guilty pleasure (yes, it’s pizza), and much more

• Honest reflections on staying grounded after success, and why no loss has ever kept him up at night

• Insight into his relationship with fighters like Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, and what makes them both hilarious and elite

• His take on loyalty in MMA, coaching, and why some losses open more doors than wins ever could

Whether you're a fighter, a fan, or just someone trying to stay on the mat when life throws a punch, this episode hits all the right notes.

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Thanks for joining us on The Knockout Life with Phoenix Carnevale.
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Until next time: fight your fight, and live The Knockout Life.