Fighting for Peace: MMA, Mental Health, and Self-Actualization with Micah Haas
About this episode
Micah Haas discusses his journey through MMA, mental health challenges, and the impact of personal loss on his life.
Micah Haas is a professional fighter with a 7-0 record, but his toughest battles weren't won in a cage. After losing two brothers to suicide and emancipating himself at 15, Micah found that martial arts was more than just a sport—it was a survival strategy. In this episode, Will Carr sits down with Micah at Genesis Fighting Academy to discuss why fighting saved his life, the hollow reality of six-figure months in real estate, and how "getting punched in the face" provides the ultimate clarity for mental health. Main Topics Covered The Path to 7-0: Micah reflects on his rapid start in professional MMA, fighting five times in just 14 months, and his transition into a more methodical stage of his career. A Childhood of Self-Survival: Growing up with five brothers and emancipating himself at age 15 to live with his wrestling coach. MMA as a Lifeline: How martial arts rescued Micah from self-destructive thoughts and the grief of losing siblings to suicide. The "Six Figure" Depression: Micah shares the turning point when he reached peak financial success in real estate only to realize he was more depressed than ever, leading him to sell everything and move to…
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