#11 Mark Ewen: MMA, Mindset, and Self Development

Mark Ewen is one of the most exciting up-and-coming professional mixed martial artists in the U.K. today. In this episode, we discuss Mark's journey into fighting, as well as his mindset, visualisation, meditation, and much more. INFO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61sOXdjEbhZA5xSaaCqG8v?si=1de957e697ed41a5 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-apter-party-podcast/id1709495326 Amazon: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/The-Apter-Party-Podcast/dp/B0CK2MGXR4 Youtube Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/podcasts Youtube shorts: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theapterparty/shorts (00:00:00) Coming up/ intro (00:01:35) Training and recovery (00:04:00) Early life, introduction to martial arts, MMA and Muay Thai (00:17:22) Nerves, meditation/visualisation, and self development (00:27:10) Cold water therapy, training schedule, and Higher Level MMA (00:42:50) Training in Thailand, fighting style, and flow state  (00:52:11) Fighting on the big stage, PFL/fight cancellation in Paris, and injuries  (01:03:30) Travelling the world, potential opponents, and fighting emotions  (01:08:47) Modelling, food, and podcasts  (01:15:25) Favourite fighters, advice for young fighters, and favourite fights (01:23:12) Tough fights, future plans, and the ultimate goal (01:25:30) Links and outro SOCIAL MARK EWEN Insta: https://www.instagram.com/markewen_ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark.ewen8 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkEwenMMA SOCIAL KIERAN APTER Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kieranapter/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranapter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kieranaptermusic