About this episode

Kayla Harrison discusses her journey as an Olympic gold medalist and UFC fighter, sharing insights on competition, retirement plans, and balancing family life.

Join two-time Olympic gold medalist, PFL Champion and UFC superstar Kayla Harrison for an unfiltered conversation on The JB Podcast! In this powerhouse episode, Kayla opens up about dealing with pressure at the highest levels of competition, her plans after retiring from MMA, and the reason she transitioned from judo to the UFC. We dive into her journey of balancing family life with her professional UFC Career, What Motivates her and much more . Whether you’re an aspiring fighter, a sports fan, or someone chasing greatness in any field, Kayla’s insights will be of use to you! Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode

People in this episode

Host: JB

Guest: Kayla Harrison

Topics covered

• Olympic athlete
• MMA
• sports career
• pressure management
• family balance
• motivation

Keywords

• Kayla Harrison
• MMA
• UFC
• Olympic gold medalist
• sports motivation
• judo
• competition pressure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UFC, PFL, judo

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