Episode 247: UFC The Ultimate Fighter Competitor Laura Gallardo

Laura Gallardo is a professional women's mixed martial artist with an affinity for plant medicine and little dog Zuli. In this episode, we discuss what it is like getting when "opportunity knocks" on short notice entering the UFC Ultimate Fighter Competition season 30 coached by former bantamweight champion Amanda & current bantamweight champion Juliana Pena. We discuss what it is like inside the famous TUF house and being away from social media for 6 weeks. Laura talks about starting her wrestling career and being dropped into high-level competition and the mindset needed for that. We dive into plant medicine and Laura talks about her experiences with everything from Ayahuasca, Mushrooms & even a poisonous frog ritual. Yes, a frog ritual. We talk about the importance of centering yourself to start your day and what the life of a professional female fighter is like! Tune in this Tuesday on ESPN+ to watch Laura Gallardo compete in the semifinals of TUF season 30!