Mollie Eastman | Sleep's Significance to Overall Wellbeing #42
Built for Growth by Miesha Tate
Release Date: 06/28/2025
Built for Growth by Miesha Tate
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Miesha sits down with independent hip hop artist Jeff Thomas—better known as Ekoh—for an unfiltered conversation on music, loss, addiction, and resilience. From his early days at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas to overcoming substance abuse, Jeff shares how life’s toughest battles shaped his art and purpose. We explore the healing power of vulnerability, the struggle behind success, and the universal need for connection. Jeff opens up about postponing his tour following the tragic loss of his brother, his journey through rehab, and how music...
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In this episode, Miesha sits down with performance coach and transformational mentor Korey Goodwin to explore the mindset, habits, and personal growth required to level up physically, mentally, and emotionally. From training elite athletes in his Las Vegas “Casita” gym to navigating the complexities of parenting, addiction recovery, and marriage, Korey shares an unfiltered, powerful look into what it means to be Built for Growth. He opens up about his journey through drug and alcohol addiction, how faith and mentorship changed his life, and what it really takes to push past limits whether...
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In this episode, Miesha sits down with Dr. Amy Killen—longevity expert, regenerative physician, and founder of the Human Optimization Project—to dive deep into women’s health and hormones, with a focus on estrogen. They explore how estrogen impacts mood, metabolism, and aging, while also covering how diet, exercise, and habits can support hormone balance. Dr. Killen shares her perspective on prescribing estrogen and why women deserve more proactive, informed care. If you’re curious about hormones or just want to feel more in tune with your body, this episode is for...
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🎙️ In this solo episode, Miesha answers your questions on all things health, wellness, mindset, and life balance. From training tips to personal routines, she shares honest insights and connects the dots with themes from past episodes you’ve loved! 🧠 Whether you’re chasing fitness goals, working on mental clarity, or just want a grounded perspective from someone who's lived it, Miesha brings you real, unfiltered answers. Have a question for the next one? Submit yours at 👉 mieshatate.com Connect with Miesha: IG: @mieshatate X: @MieshaTateUFC FB:...
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When former UFC champion Miesha Tate injured her knee, she was told by multiple medical professionals that surgery was her only option. Enter Dr. Zaki Afzal—a leading physical therapist in Las Vegas who helped her fully recover without going under the knife. In this episode, Miesha and Dr. Zaki sit down to talk about her journey back to strength, and how his patient-first, movement-based approach changed everything. Dr. Zaki specializes in helping active adults, athletes, and lifters get rid of pain and return to the sports and workouts they love—without relying on pain meds, injections,...
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This episode features Molly “Meatball” McCann — former UFC fighter, Cage Warriors champion, and proud advocate for mental health and underrepresented voices in sport. Known for her relentless fighting style and highlight-reel knockouts, Molly’s journey from Liverpool to the bright lights of the UFC is as raw and real as it gets. In a sport historically dominated by men, Molly opens up about the challenges she’s faced — not just in the cage, but in the broader fight for visibility, respect, and equal footing. From dealing with bias to staying strong under public pressure, she talks...
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In this episode, Candi and Tom Frazier sit down for a real conversation about diet, nutrition, and what it means to eat like our ancestors. We talk about Tom’s experience with type 1 diabetes, the benefits of a primal way of eating, and how to bring these principles into exercise and even your child’s diet. Candi shares how she’s helped thousands through her 3-step Primal Bod System, and together they open up about their mission to help people break free from modern conditioning and find lasting health. Don’t miss it! Connect with Miesha: IG: @mieshatate X:...
info_outlineMost people think of sleep as a basic biological function—but for Mollie Eastman, it's a skill that can change your entire life. As the creator of Sleep Is A Skill and host of the hit podcast by the same name, Mollie turned her battle with insomnia into a mission to help others reclaim their nights—and their health.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sleep optimization. Mollie shares the journey that led her from sleepless nights while traveling abroad to studying chronobiology and behavioral change. With science-backed insights and practical tools, she breaks down how modern habits disrupt our rhythms—and what we can do to restore them.
This conversation goes far beyond sleep hygiene. It’s about taking back control of your time, energy, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep or just want to sharpen your edge, Mollie’s approach will help you rethink the way you rest—and live.
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