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How THERAPY Made Israel Adesanya a Champion

February 05, 202600:36
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So when you start working with Israelis
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one-on-one,
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>> I already started going to therapy from
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my debut. So it helped and the tools I
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had from the lady at the time helped me
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navigate when I come back what to do and
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not just stay at home and wallow in
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despair for no reason. How does that
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happen with the first session? Where do
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you begin?
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>> I start where they are.
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>> Some of these things you're talking
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about is moving to New Zealand, severe
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bullying at school, including being held
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over a urinal, and just awful, awful
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racism. Kind of similar to the Mike
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Tyson story.
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>> I said this to him, Dom, informed
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consent here. If you heal all this, you
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might not be able to fight.
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>> You may not be a savage anymore.
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>> And there's not much fun in that.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the complexities of personal healing and the unexpected consequences it can have on one's identity, especially in the context of combat sports. The guest shares their journey through therapy, revealing how it equipped them with tools to confront past traumas, including severe bullying and racism. The dialogue takes a thought-provoking turn as they discuss the paradox of healing: could overcoming personal demons strip away the very essence that fuels their fighting spirit? This episode is a rollercoaster of insights, blending humor with poignant reflections, as it challenges listeners to consider the balance between personal growth and the identities we forge through our struggles.

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Episode Highlights

  • Navigating Therapy
    Therapy provided essential tools to navigate challenges and avoid despair.
    “It helped and the tools I had... helped me navigate.”
    @ 00m 04s
    February 05, 2026
  • Facing Bullying and Racism
    Discussing severe bullying and racism, drawing parallels to Mike Tyson's story.
    “Kind of similar to the Mike Tyson story.”
    @ 00m 23s
    February 05, 2026

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Key Moments

  • Therapy Journey00:02
  • Bullying Experience00:18
  • Informed Consent00:25
  • Loss of Savagery00:31