E31 | Bonus Ep - The Weight I Finally Learned To Carry

This episode I reflect on the emotional growth that came after losing a friend and coworker and how I handle emotions in my forties. For most of my life, I wore stoicism like armor, but grief cracked it open. I talk about learning to express what I feel, why silence stopped serving me, and how embracing emotion made me a better man, Jiu-Jitsu coach, and friend. BJJ Mental Models SupportI'm proud to be an official affiliate of BJJ Mental Models—a deep resource library of conceptual Jiu-Jitsu that has helped thousands of grapplers simplify their learning.Use my link to explore their premium offerings and support the show:👉 Join BJJ Mental Models+ (Code: FIGUEROAMARTINEZ)Are You New, Start Here!Want To Partner With Us? Click Here! We Offer:60 Second Podcast MentionsNewsletter FeaturesBundled Placement Across Both. Stay ConnectedDFM CoachingFor remote coaching, seminars, mindset tools, and more:🌐 www.DFMCoaching.com📸 Instagram @dfm.2099▶️ YouTube @DFM2099Choke Point MediaLong-form storytelling, deep strategy, and the philosophy behind the fight:🌐 www.ChokePointChronicles.com📸 Instagram @chokepoint.mediaSupport the MissionIf you found this episode valuable, share it with a teammate, repost it to your story, or leave a quick review. That’s how we grow—and keep the signal strong.Stay tapped in.Thank you,David Figueroa-MartinezFounder, DFM CoachingCoach | Writer | GrapplerDFM Coaching is dedicated to helping you overcome mental hurdles and achieve your full potential in BJJ. Whether through in-person instruction, seminars, private lessons, remote coaching, or video analysis, I provide personalized support tailored to your needs. Keep pushing forward, and let’s grow together!Mentioned in this episode:Patreon Blueprint Ad