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Justin Wren, CEO and Founder of Fight for the Forgotten, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Former MMA Heavyweight Fighter (UFC, Bellator), and…my soon to be husband!, joins us for a powerful conversation on how we can all create impact—both big and small. As a former MMA fighter turned humanitarian, Justin has spent over a decade serving the Batwa Pygmy people in Uganda and surrounding areas, building sustainable solutions for clean water, land, healthcare, and education. But impact isn't just about grand gestures—it's about showing up, listening, and making a difference in ways that truly last. In this episode, we explore what it means to create meaningful change, why impact starts with personal transformation, and how small actions—like a simple hug—can ripple into something bigger than we ever imagined. Key Takeaways: - Impact is a mindset, not just an action. Every moment is an opportunity to make a difference, whether through small daily acts of kindness or large-scale initiatives. - The difference between giving and empowering. Justin shares why sustainability matters in philanthropy and how Fight for the Forgotten focuses on long-term solutions rather than short-term handouts. - The paradox of contribution. True impact starts with deep listening and allowing communities to lead their own solutions. - The link between self-care and impact. How Justin's journey through recovery taught him that taking care of himself was the key to making a greater impact on others. - Managing expectations in service work. The importance of patience and letting go of control when it comes to making a difference. - The unexpected sources of support. Why the people who show up for your mission may not always be the ones you expect—and how to stay open to receiving help in surprising ways. Mentions and Links: Fight for the Forgotten: https://www.fightfortheforgotten.org Join the Fight Club (Monthly Giving): https://www.fightfortheforgotten.org/donate Follow Justin Wren: https://www.instagram.com/thebigpygmy
What drives someone to leave behind a career in the UFC to serve the world's most forgotten people? In this episode, we sit down with Justin Wren, a former professional MMA fighter who traded his career in the cage for a mission with real impact. Justin shares his journey from a bullied child to UFC fighter, and eventually to his work with the Pygmy people of Africa through Fight for the Forgotten. We talk about the challenges he's faced—both in and out of the ring—and the decisions that led him to dedicate his life to defending the weak, loving the unloved, and empowering the voiceless around the world. KEY TOPICS How childhood bullying pushed Justin Wren to become a professional UFC fighter. The devastating toll addiction once took on Justin's life. A vivid vision of the rainforest that gave Justin a new sense of purpose in life. How Fight for the Forgotten helps Pygmy communities protect their land, access clean water, and foster a sustainable livelihood. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Defeating Bad Decision-Making in Life and Business 00:50 The 3 Fighters Who Earned Sanger's Fandom 03:06 From Bully to Fighter: Justin Wren 04:28 The Vision Behind Fight for the Forgotten 06:50 Building Waves of Change 09:17 Martial Arts as a Shield Against Bullying 13:58 The Painful Path to Finding Purpose 16:23 Battling Addiction in the Cage and Beyond 18:51 Discovering Purpose Through Service 23:33 Waking Up After the Overdose 28:04 The Bonus Rounds of Life 35:13 Why Purpose Replaces Addiction 40:02 The Vision That Led to Africa 44:57 Meeting the Pygmies 51:49 Listening to Create Lasting Impact 56:33 The Risks and Rewards of Serving in Congo 01:03:41 Building Holistic Communities 1:08:23 Justin Wren's Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners 01:11:05 Key Takeaways 01:12:59 Message from the Producer CONNECT WITH US www.decidedlypodcast.com Watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Join us on Instagram Join us on Facebook Shawn's Instagram Sanger's Instagram Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER'S BOOK: A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact SHAWN'S BOOK: Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER CONNECT WITH JUSTIN WREN Fight for the Forgotten: https://www.fightfortheforgotten.org/ Justin's Official Website: justinwrenspeaks.com Book: https://www.justinwrenspeaks.com/book Instagram: @thebigpygmy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-wren-892043255/ Mercilessly bullied as a child, Justin transformed himself into a champion MMA fighter. Despite his success, he questioned the significance of his athletic accomplishments. Each victory brought the thought, “Is this it?” Battling injuries, he slid into painkiller addiction, battled depression, and attempted suicide. He was a champion on the outside but broken within. It wasn't until a series of circumstances led him to live among the Pygmy people—some of the most marginalized on earth—that he found true purpose: helping others. “My career was to fight against people, but my calling was to fight for people." Now, he helps others generate impact through their work and community. ‘The Big Pygmy' returned to the ring with purpose, founding Fight for the Forgotten (FFTF). FFTF has provided >52,000 indigenous people with access to clean drinking water, replanted thousands of trees, acquired >3,000 acres of land in the name of the tribe and helped 1,800 people out of slavery and into freedom. Current projects include housing, education, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods through community empowerment.
Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin's life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has gotten to where he is today. Justin and his team at Fight For the Forgotten (FFTF) will soon break ground on a new hospital to go along with the wells, farms, trees, sanitation and training they have provided. Justin believes strongly in providing opportunities along with teaching independence, which is a huge reason FFTF has been so successful. Justin is a humanitarian and the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he is a former professional MMA fighter for the UFC. He competed in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter, is a two time All-American and National Champion Greco Roman Wrestler. Justin is about to break ground on a new hospital, which has been a new initiated along with many others that all began by drilling a well in the Congo. Previous appearance - Episode 231: Justin Wren - Mixed Martial Artist & Fight For The Forgotten Endurance Training Simplified Series Zach's Low Carb Endurance Approach Series SFuels: sfuelsgolonger.com code: BITTER5 (FREE SAMPLE PACK LIMITED OFFER) Janji: janji.com code: Bitter10 LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO deltaG: deltagketones.com - IG: @deltag.ketones Code: BITTER20 HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hposponsors Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hpo Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Newsletter: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com - IG: @zachbitter - X/Tw: @zbitter - Substack: zachbitter.substack.com - FB: @zbitterendurance - Strava: Zach Bitter - TikTok: @zachbitter Threads: @zachbitter Find Justin: IG: @thebigpygmy Tw: @TheBigPygmy FB: @justinthevikingwren Web: fightfortheforgotten.org
Join us at the American Council of Engineering Companies' 2024 Spring Convention in Washington, D.C., where we are inspired by the remarkable journey of Justin Wren. Known as a world-class MMA fighter, Justin has transitioned into a dedicated humanitarian, working tirelessly to provide clean water and opportunities to the forgotten Pygmy people in the Congo. In this episode, Justin shares his heartfelt story, from his early days in the UFC to founding "Fight for the Forgotten," an organization committed to bringing life-changing resources to indigenous tribes. Listen as he discusses the challenges and triumphs of his mission, the vital role of engineers in societal development, and the collaborative efforts needed to create sustainable solutions. Discover how small changes, like access to clean water, can have an immeasurable impact on communities and learn how you can contribute to this noble cause at www.fightfortheforgotten.org.
Guest: Justin Wren | Fight For The Forgotten - FightForTheForgotten.org & Instagram.com/thebigpygmy Show Notes: Ever wondered how to overcome adversity and amplify your inner strength? Join Joseph in a compelling conversation with Justin Wren, a force of resilience and compassion. Justin shares his inspiring journey of overcoming bullying, silencing self-defeating narratives, and embracing the power of listening to your higher voice. From MMA fighting to humanitarian work, Justin's life embodies dedication to helping the Pygmy People in West Africa through Fight For The Forgotten. His story is a testament to conquering personal battles and championing those without a voice. Through his unwavering commitment, Justin inspires millions to overcome obstacles and make a difference. Tune in as Joseph and Justin explore resilience, the pursuit of a better world, and the incredible strength found in listening to your higher calling! Recorded Live from Angel Fenix Productions Studios: AngelFenix.com Show Sponsors: The Neuroencoding Institute - Neuroencoding.com Resource Links:JosephMcClendon.com Instagram.com/IAmJosephMcClendon AngelFenix.com ***License to use music contained in this program was issued by ASCAP (License #: 400009234) and BMI (License #: 60993608) for use by Fenix Media, Sparks, NV.
The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren)Fighter-turned-lover Justin Wren on what it means to fight for a greater purposeOPENING QUOTE:“And so now, whenever I've gotten into a fight and the cage door locks, I'm looking this guy in the eyes and I know that I know, but I also believe that I know he knows, that I have stronger reasons than he does, so I can take him to deeper waters.”-Justin WrenGUEST BIO:Justin Wren knows what it's like to feel like the world is against you. Fueled by anger resulting from persistent bullying, Justin pursued wrestling in high school, where he became a 10x state champion, 5x all-American, and 2x national champion. This propelled his dream of becoming a UFC fighter into reality, becoming a champion and an elite athlete. But the pain from his childhood didn't dissipate, and Justin fell into a spiral of depression and addiction that led him on a path toward destruction. In trying to escape this spiral, Justin visited the rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he came across the Mbuti Pygmies, a group of people persecuted by neighboring tribes and forced into slavery.On one of his trips, he stayed for a year, living among them and sharing the culture of what he calls "the most bullied people on earth." His encounter with the pygmies left him wondering who was there to help them. And in that moment, Justin stepped out of the cage and founded the nonprofit organization Fight for the Forgotten. He's become a celebrated keynote speaker, ascending this new mountain with the same discipline and passion that got him to the top of professional sports. Links:WebsiteInstagramTwitterCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[4:36] - Discover Others to Discover YourselfSelflessness heals our own woundsAfter a long period of depression and hopelessness, how did Justin pull himself out of it? Not by working on himself — but by discovering the service of others. It was when he lost himself in the trials of the Mbuti people that he discovered his own purpose, passion, and personal joy. The lesson for us: if you feel lost, sometimes you're better off looking for the needs of others than looking for yourself.[12:58] - The Winner is the One with the Most Reasons to FightWhat Justin's mindset in the ring teaches us about living outside the ringMany people think that the stronger, better trained fighter is the one who wins. What Justin knows from being in the ring himself is that this isn't always the case. The person who wins is often the one who is less willing to lose. Or, to put it another way, it's the person with the deepest reason to win.When you discover a reason to fight that's deeper than the opponent — and in life, often the opponent isn't a someone but a something — then you'll discover a depth of fortitude you didn't know you had, and a will to win that will help you conquer anything.[16:03] - Change the Fight but Keep FightingWhat we can learn from the world's most loving fighterJustin describes how he went from fighting against people to fighting for people when he discovered his passion for serving the people of the Mbuti culture. But what's worth noting is that Justin didn't change his fighter's spirit. He didn't suddenly become a kumbaya, zen-loving individual who let the world wash over him in peace. Hell no. He kept his fighter's spirit, remained who he was, but applied everything that made him a great fighter to this new fight — the fight for humanity. We can all change our own personal fights without changing what makes us great fighters.[30:46] - Justin's Parting AdviceFor the new, nervous, and unsureJustin acknowledges that taking on big challenges often feels like trying to drain the ocean with an eyedropper. Does it even matter? Will anyon even notice? But Justin reminds us that every drop represents a human heart, a human life, some level of impact that may be small in the grand scale but enormous on the personal scale. Every single positive impact we make, whether it's on a massive keynote stage or in a room of ten people, can transform lives.RESOURCES:[2:10] About the Mbuti People[2:49] Fight for the ForgottenFollow Justin Wren:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFollow Josh Linkner:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeABOUT MIC DROP:Hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it's starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he's on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza. Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comSPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. 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In seven years of podcasting and twenty years of radio, this conversation is in my all-time top ten. Justin Wren is a both a cage fighter and freedom fighter, who has fought on the world-stage in the UFC and in the jungles of the Congo, championing the cause of one of the most marginalised groups of people in thew world; the Mbuti Pygmies. Justin's personal story (as an elite athlete battling all kinds of problems) and the story of his mission and purpose to liberate, empower and love the Mbuti, is both inspiring and confronting. Enjoy. *Warning: parts of this conversation might be confronting for some.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome to today's episode, where we have a truly inspiring guest who has faced and conquered more challenges than most of us can imagine. Our guest is Justin "the big Pygmy" Wren, a mixed martial artist, humanitarian, and founder of the nonprofit organization, Fight for the Forgotten.During the episode, we delve deep into Justin's remarkable story, starting from his early years as a dominant high school wrestler to his struggles with depression, drug addiction, and suicidal thoughts. We also explore his transformative journey with the Mbuti Pygmy people of the Congo Basin Rainforest and how this experience motivated him to create Fight for the Forgotten.Justin shares his personal experiences with bullying as a child and the significant impact it had on his confidence and growth. He has captivated millions with his appearances on popular shows such as Joe Rogan, Mike Tyson's Hotboxing, and TEDx Talks, as well as through his book, Fight for the Forgotten.Join us as we discover Justin's journey of conquering adversity and find out how he continues to make a positive impact in the world today. This is an episode that you don't want to miss, so let's dive right in!Todays Sponsor-
Justin Wren is a professional mixed martial artist, humanitarian aid-worker, and founder of Fight for the Forgotten: a non-profit benefiting the Mbuti Pygmy people of the Congo. In this episode of stars+destruct., Juliana Spicoluk, Mark Spicoluk, & MMA Fighter Justin Wren gather in an art gallery in Austin for a heart-felt communion around their experiences with bullying, Justin's prayer and psychic revelation, his life with the Mbuti Pygmy people of Congo and how he ended up there, David's law, what parents can do when their child is bullied, Justin's struggle with addiction and suicide, our value system, building wells and infrastructure in Africa, and the importance of community. JOIN THE @starsanddestruct MOVEMENT: » https://www.starsanddestruct.com/starwalkers Guest Links: Justin Wren & Boho Beautiful Karma Project - SHARE, JOIN, DONATE, CREATE. » https://www.thekarmaproject.life Fight For The Forgotten - » https://fightfortheforgotten.org Justin Wren » IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebigpygmy/?hl=en » Overcome with Justin Wren podcast https://spotify.link/uhjLWtCCKyb » To book Justin to speak at an event https://www.justinwrenspeaks.com/ Team Stardust: Juliana Spicoluk: » https://www.julianaspicoluk.com/ » https://www.instagram.com/juliana.spicoluk/ Mark Spicoluk: » https://www.markspicoluk.com/ » https://www.instagram.com/mark.spicoluk/ Heidi Souffriau -producer : » https://www.heidisouffriau.com/ » https://www.instagram.com/unfold.yoursoul/ stars+destruct. » https://www.starsanddestruct.com/ » https://www.instagram.com/starsanddestruct/ manifesto. We have chosen to construct this apparatus to explore a wild cosmos of minds, to awaken ours & other's hearts, and to expand ourselves. To step off the mat & live the practice of unity. Because each & everyone of us sees the world through our own unique light. And we wish to connect our lights as constellations, beyond opinion. To challenge the false narratives that divide us. To stand strong with one another's truths. To learn to hold different perspectives simultaneously. To free the path to the stars. To not just welcome, but to also enthusiastically embrace the disruption of our reality. And to create cosmos out of chaos. Welcome to stars+destruct.
Justin Wren knows what it's like to feel like the world is against you. Like many kids, Justin was bullied as a teenager, but he had a dream that kept him going. Fueled by the anger he felt toward his tormentors, Justin pursued wrestling in high school where he became 10 time State Champion, 5 time All American, and 2 time National Champion. Justin trained hard and this propelled his dream of becoming a UFC fighter into reality. But the pain from his childhood didn't dissipate, and Justin fell into a spiral of depression and addiction that led him on a path toward destruction. After he was kicked out of his training community, his career was in shambles and he had nowhere else to go so Justin attended a men's retreat. It was there he found his faith and purpose for living.As Justin began piecing his life back together, he took several international trips. This led him to the Ituri rain forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he came across the Mbuti Pygmies, a group of people persecuted by neighboring tribes and forced into slavery. On one of his trips he stayed for a year living among them and sharing the culture of what he calls "the most bullied people on earth." They gave him two names Efeosa which means "the man who loves us" and Mbuti MangBO "The Big Pygmy." His encounter with the pygmies left him wondering who was there to help them, and in that moment Justin stepped out of the cage and into a Fight For The Forgotten.In 2015, after a five year hiatus from professional sports, Justin returned to his winning ways in MMA fighting, but now he is fighting for someone besides himself. Since returning to fighting, Justin is undefeated in three fights. His current record is 15-2.Justin is not only giving a voice to the pygmies through land, food and water initiatives but, state-side, he is addressing the escalating problem of bulling through an anti-bullying character development curriculum titled "Heroes in Waiting." He says, "Everyone can be a hero. To be a hero all that's required is to see a need and do what's right." The program aims to inspire students to take action at a moment of choice through empathy, kindness, compassion, courage and integrity. https://fightfortheforgotten.org/____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "HEADWATERS" - LISTEN: Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick! on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon. Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest. Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic
Justin Wren, aka "The Big Pygmy," is a man of many talents - a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, a humanitarian, and the founder of Fight for the Forgotten. This non-profit organization is on a mission to bring hope to the marginalized, to give voice to the voiceless, and to be a beacon of love for the unloved. Join Danny as he sits down with Justin on The Higher Self podcast to delve into the captivating story behind Fight for the Forgotten and its recent progress with displaced indigenous people's groups in West Africa. Discover how this powerhouse of a man has taken his physical strength and turned it into a force for good, using his platform to bring awareness to some of the world's most pressing issues. Be inspired by Justin's unwavering commitment to making a difference and head over to the Fight for the Forgotten website to learn more about their work and to donate to this truly remarkable cause: https://fightfortheforgotten.org _________ Justin Wren: Justin Wren's childhood was marred by relentless bullying, but he persevered and rose to prominence as a UFC fighter. Despite his physical prowess, he was haunted by demons of self-hate, exclusion, and self-sabotage, leading him to make several attempts to take his own life. However, a series of coincidences that can only be described as divinely orchestrated, saved him and showed him a higher purpose. He became the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, a humanitarian organization that aims to serve the Pygmy people of the Congo with clean water, a basic necessity for survival. Over the years, we have had the privilege of witnessing the growth of his giant heart as he continues to shine his light for the world, touching the lives of those around him and inspiring others to do the same. Fight for the Forgotten: https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigpygmy/ _________ Join Us At Awaken, March 23-25 – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Apply For Danny's Inner Circle – https://www.dannymorel.com/inner-circle-new/ Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page
Justin Wren, aka "The Big Pygmy," is a man of many talents - a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, a humanitarian, and the founder of Fight for the Forgotten. This non-profit organization is on a mission to bring hope to the marginalized, to give voice to the voiceless, and to be a beacon of love for the unloved. Join Danny as he sits down with Justin on The Higher Self podcast to delve into the captivating story behind Fight for the Forgotten and its recent progress with displaced indigenous people's groups in West Africa. Discover how this powerhouse of a man has taken his physical strength and turned it into a force for good, using his platform to bring awareness to some of the world's most pressing issues. Be inspired by Justin's unwavering commitment to making a difference and head over to the Fight for the Forgotten website to learn more about their work and to donate to this truly remarkable cause: https://fightfortheforgotten.org _________ Justin Wren: Justin Wren's childhood was marred by relentless bullying, but he persevered and rose to prominence as a UFC fighter. Despite his physical prowess, he was haunted by demons of self-hate, exclusion, and self-sabotage, leading him to make several attempts to take his own life. However, a series of coincidences that can only be described as divinely orchestrated, saved him and showed him a higher purpose. He became the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, a humanitarian organization that aims to serve the Pygmy people of the Congo with clean water, a basic necessity for survival. Over the years, we have had the privilege of witnessing the growth of his giant heart as he continues to shine his light for the world, touching the lives of those around him and inspiring others to do the same. Fight for the Forgotten: https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigpygmy/ _________ Join Us At Awaken, March 23-25 – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Apply For Danny's Inner Circle – https://www.dannymorel.com/inner-circle-new/ Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page
Amy Edwards is an expert in using voice to create your best life. She is a 30year+ radio veteran, a rock and roll artist, an author, and the host of The Amy Edwards Show, a podcast helping others transform life to become their best version through more efficient habits, mindset shifts, and radical honesty. Amy has recorded and released 5 albums as a solo rock and roll artist, penned two books, is a radio personality and voice artist, and a mom to two girls. She's also Justin's life partner, and the producer of Overcome with Justin Wren. Amy has overcome her own negative inner voice and ruminations to move toward living her most epic life every day. Find Amy here: https://www.amyedwards.com/ The Amy Edwards Show // https://www.facebook.com/theamyedwardsshow // https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/ https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you're listening. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy or @overcomewithjustinwren. AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Rick Hansen is a Leadership expert with over two decades of experience in executive leadership and 10 years as a teacher and professor. Rick is the author of Leadership and the Art of Surfing and has a TEDx talk on the power of surfing as a metaphor for life. Rick overcame a significant stutter, and bullying, to become a powerful speaker and positively impact leaders around the world. Learn more about Rick and follow him: https://www.rickhansenleadership.com/ // LinkedIn // His TEDx Talk // Instagram @rickhansenleadership Referenced in this episode: Overcome episode #3 with Jared Padalecki; “100 Foot Wave” on HBO; HeroesInWaiting.org. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org, and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you're listening. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy or @overcomewithjustinwren. AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Mills Rodgers is a former educator for over a decade, a US Army veteran with a specialty in mental health, a published author, and speaker. “Mr. Rodge,” as he is better known, has created a platform which targets those that that society has either marginalized or overlooked. He is also a champion of children with special needs, with his oldest daughter being disabled, and having been a special education teacher. His most recent book is You Can Win Being You, the 4th edition in his Success Is A Process, Not An Event series. Find Mills for speaking HERE along with his books and e-book mentioned. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you're listening. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Sarah Evans is the founder and CEO of Well Aware, a nonprofit which funds and implements lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa. After 12 years of building Well Aware, entrepreneur and visionary Sarah has now also started Well Beyond, a social good company providing digital solutions that bridge the gap between NGO's and their beneficiaries to increase infrastructure sustainability and stakeholder accountability. Her vision and ideas are well-aligned with Fight for the Forgotten, and it's an incredible conversation to hear how she started and why she does what she does to help others. Learn more and give to the Well Aware monthly giving Village: https://wellawareworld.org/ Find out more about the app: https://www.wellbeyondwater.com/ Follow Sarah and the companies: https://www.instagram.com/wellawareworld/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahaware/ https://www.instagram.com/wellbeyondwater/ Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you're listening. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Vasavi Kumar is a Licensed Therapist, Certified Mindset + Business Coach, Entrepreneur and Author with a Master's Degree from Columbia University. Vasavi is a first-generation Indian immigrant, who grew up in a traditional Hindu household in Long Island, New York. She has worked to overcome addiction, bullying, shame, guilt, and worked to find her voice and help others with her “Say It Out Loud” program and upcoming book. Follow Vasavi everywhere @mynameisvasavi. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you're listening. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Tony Jeffries is an English former professional boxer who won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Tony gained 7 British national titles and a European gold medal. In 2012, an undefeated Jeffries was forced to retire due to hand injuries. Now, Tony has built an incredibly successful YouTube channel along with two Box N' Burn Gyms in LA, a Boxing Academy Program at MasterBoxing.com, and Boxing Fitness Resource and Academy, Connect by Tony Jeffries. Follow Tony on Instagram here. Be sure to catch the companion podcast to this one, as Tony's wife, Nurse Sarah Jeffries, talks with Amy on The Amy Edwards Show about concrete practices for better sleep and health (out 8/25). Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you're listening. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Caroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur who left her career in TV advertising in 2000 to found Texas-based international nonprofit Miracle Foundation. With Miracle Foundation, Caroline has received a variety of awards including: The Hope Award, The Impact Award and the United Nations Humanitarian Award. Through her work as founder of Miracle Foundation, she has helped empty 300 orphanages and counting. Learn more about Miracle Foundation HERE. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org and join our monthly Fight Club! To help us continue to grow this podcast, please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show, and I see it, I'll share it, too! I can't thank you enough for your support! I love doing these shows, and I work to use them to bring meaningful content to all our lives. Thank you for being here! To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy AND DON'T FORGET! Big thanks to our sponsor ONNIT: Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Hannah Eden is a fitness powerhouse, whose “Find Your Reason” message has helped millions of people get healthier. Hannah is the creator of Hannah Eden Fitness and the Hannah Eden Fitness App, a coach, and an entrepreneur. Hannah helps others experience transformations, and she has experienced her own recently. Hear how she has overcome her own mind, her old ways of thinking, and how she is shifting her workouts to reflect these transformations. Follow Hannah on Instagram HERE and find all her programs at Hannah Eden Fitness. Find her programs HERE and the one called “Overcome” mentioned on the show HERE. Also mentioned today: Indian Motorcycle “Epic Pursuits” ride with Matt Vincent. Hannah Eden's APP Listen to episode 21 with Matt Vincent for more! To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Patrick “Pac-Man” Perez is an award-winning speaker and dancer who has performed across the USA, Canada, Germany and Mexico. He has also authored and co-authored three books focused on choices, identity and bully-prevention. Patrick, as a speaker and through his foundation (the award-winning nonprofit motivational company “Lead, Encourage and Dance, or LEAD), has reached over 400,000 students, leaders and business owners in 47 states. Patrick today talks getting inspired and seizing your own ‘availability' as a leader. He also tells the profound journey of his father, a former P.O.W. Learn more or book Patrick HERE, and find all his links at https://patrickperez.org/wren or https://patrickperez.org/overcome. Also, find his entrepreneurial programs with his wife, Rachel, HERE. Mentioned in this episode: Goddess of Liberty Statue of Responsibility Josh "Elusive" Vinyard Nick Santonastasso Episode 1 To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome! Use code: OVERCOME
Jimmy Rex is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, and real estate agent and investor. He is also the founder of the We Are The They Movement, generating change in the world. He is the host of The Jimmy Rex Show Podcast and the author of the book You End Up Where You're Heading. He and Justin met last year during an Ayahausca ceremony, and this conversation brings them to Jimmy's overcome moments, religion and Jimmy's movement out of the Mormon faith, plant medicines, travel, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and so much more. Mentioned in today's episode: Jimmy's Interview with David Vobora of The Adaptive Training Foundation on the Jimmy Rex Show Elliot Ruiz Get involved with We Are The They To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at
Jason Stauffer and Adrienne Jezick are the inventors and founders of the world's best ice bath, the Morozko Forge. Jason is a combat veteran, and Adrienne suffered numerous health issues until discovering the power of Deliberate Cold Exposure (DCE). Hear how it has helped them overcome both physical and mental obstacles in their lives, and how it continues to improve their relationships with themselves and each other! Find out more about these powerful ice baths! We are fans! To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use code: OVERCOME
Andre “Touchy” Fili is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. Fili is of Samoan and Native Hawaiian descent and is currently signed with the UFC. His next fight is vs. Lando Vannata on Sept 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. Today, Justin and Andre talk UFC in Austin, why they're in the game of fighting, knockouts, and have a powerful discussion about their upbringing, role models, and fathers. BONUS! Justin tells the story of one of his earliest fights when he was pulled out of the crowd! Follow Andre: @touchyfili Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club HERE To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use code: OVERCOME
Joah Spearman is an entrepreneur and the founder of Localeur, and author, and is currently running for office in Austin for City Council. Joah has an incredibly moving and powerful overcome story, and was deeply inspired by his mother. Joah tells his story of becoming a first-generation college graduate, who has now served on numerous boards, becoming a civic and nonprofit leader and champion. Incredible Overcomer! Get ready to be inspired to “lift as you climb” and figure out what problem you are solving. Follow Joah here and his wife, Anjelica Raje, here. Learn more about his campaign at Joah for Austin. Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club HERE. To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use code: OVERCOME
Oleg Lougheed's story will inspire you to overcome the odds because of the incredible way he has in his own life. I am so grateful he shared his story with me and that I get to share it with you now. Growing up in a Russian orphanage, Oleg was mistreated, neglected, and abused. After adoption to the US at age twelve, he has risen up to start the nonprofit Overcoming Odds that focuses on helping children and families bridge the gap and gain insight, education, and resources for successful international adoptions. It's much more than that, though; he has created a forum for transformational conversations that allow people to be seen, be heard, and to dive down deep into the issues of problems so that solutions can be discovered and implemented. Oleg's story is jaw dropping, heart breaking, gut wrenching, but at the same time heart warming, perspective shifting, and mind expanding. You will be deeply impacted by this podcast, and that's why I'm excited to bring it to you. Please let us know what you think. Share this out on social, leave us a review, hit the subscribe button, and help us boost peoples signal and bring more meaningful conversations like this one to you. Thank you for being here. Follow Oleg on his podcast and Instagram: @Overcoming Odds To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use code: OVERCOME
EPISODE 77: Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren is a former UFC and current Bellator MMA fighter, podcast host of Overcome with Justin Wren, and founder of the charity Fight for the Forgotten. Stopping by the podcast this week, Justin sits down with the boys to discuss turning pain into purpose, why he has dedicated his life to serving clean water to the Pygmy people in the Congo, and his approach to creating lasting change amidst immense hatred. Fight for the Forgotten exists to empower the most bullied people in the world. They serve displaced indigenous peoples groups in west Africa to help ensure their health and human rights, and work to address the mental and emotional health needs of at-risk youth in the US through bullying prevention and character development programs. Episode links: Justin Wren on Instagram Donate to Fight For The Forgotten Fight For The Forgotten on Instagram Overcome with Justin Wren Podcast on Youtube Overcome with Justin Wren Podcast on Instagram Get the Book: “Fight for the Forgotten” on Amazon Where to find us: Show Hosts: @joshlevinefitness & @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR COACHING & MEDIA! Podcast Producer: @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Struggle To Strength Youtube Channel Follow the Podcast on social for even more content! - Struggle To Strength Instagram
Travis Hatch and Josh Levine are the hosts of the popular “Struggle to Strength” Podcast. Travis is a videographer and photographer, and Josh is a sports nutrition specialist and the founder of The Muscle Building Method. This week, the two share their own stories of struggle to strength, and their routines and methods to stay on top of their own strength. Follow them on social media here: Travis // Josh // Struggle to Strength Podcast And check out their podcast HERE. To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use code: OVERCOME See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Wren has turned his pain into purpose. A professional MMA fighter who has competed in the UFC and currently competes in Bellator. He is also the founder of The Fight for the Forgotten Charity, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to defending the weak and empowering the voiceless. No stranger to adversity, Justin and the Fight for the Forgotten team have set out to support displaced indegenous peoples of West Africa as well as address the mental and emotional health of at-risk youth through bullying prevention and character development. In today's episode Justin shares what inspired him to start Fight for the Forgotten. Explains the plight of the Pygmy people in West Africa. Talks about one special young man's story who rallied millions to stand up to bullying. His approach to creating lasting change amidst immense hatred. Finding empathy in impossible situations. The complexity of serving impoverished communities. Chapters: 0:00 - Inspiration for Fight for the Forgotten anti-bullying & Rayden's story 5:30 - “Endangered People” - The Pygmy people of Africa 9:00 - Justin's new purpose for fighting 14:00 - Modern Day slavery and the plight of the Pygmy people 18:00 - How do you empower lasting change in 3rd world countries? 23:00 - Finding a way to empathize with the oppressor 33:00- Fight for the Forgotten's work in Uganda 35:00 - The Overcome Podcast and Justin's story 41:00 - The fight of life, addiction, PTSD, suicide attempts and healing 45:00 - “Building the Plane while flying it” - Life as an Entrepreneur in a field with limitless possibilities Mentioned in Today's Show: Rayden's story: https://vimeo.com/702702219 Follow Justin Wren: Fight for the Forgotten - https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ Justin Wren Instagram: @thebigpygmy Podcast: Overcome with Justin Wren For Our Listeners: Hyperice 10% discount for our listeners - https://bit.ly/3IalDa1 Libsyn use promo code “KEN” for 2 months FREE - https://bit.ly/3tNkpxC Follow The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter: Instagram: @kengunter_tpa Website: https://www.kengunter.com/ YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter Audio Produced By: Justin Gunter Show Produced By: Ken Gunter, Justin Gunter Content Designer: Austin Suit Music: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany
AJ Forsythe is a longtime friend, successful entrepreneur, and real-time philanthropist. Plus, he and Justin wrestled together and touch on their wrestling days in high school in Dallas. Today we also learn not only about AJ's business journey and groundbeaking ideas (check out Coop.farm), but also about his inspiring work in Ukraine. His small group has raised nearly $800K for those in need in Ukraine. And his story of their work is truly inspiring– he was simply moved by what was going on there in February of this year, and took action within days. This story could deeply inspire you to what is possible! Learn more about what TeamUkraineLove.com has done on their website or through their partnership with Yes Theory. Donate to Immediate Aid to Ukraine HERE. To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Follow AJ Forsythe: @AJ_Forsythe Donate to Fight For The Forgotten: www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use code: OVERCOME See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week! A special episode of Justin on Aaron Alexander's Align Podcast for Overcome with Justin Wren. Our old podcast network abruptly closed down. We are working on getting Amy's studio at our house set up while I'm getting in the groove at a great studio in Austin. This will be the best thing for the podcast as we are now entirely independent which is what we were being led towards! It's an exciting time! Over the next few weeks I will be lining out some great new guests with powerful and profound stories to stay tuned for. This week we are airing an episode I did as a guest on my good friend Aaron Alexander's Align Podcast, when we both first came to Austin. This is my story, and, I'm really excited to share it with you from the perspective and deep questions Aaron came up to ask me right on the spot. I had a realization during this talk that I've never had asked in 100+ therapy sessions from 3-4 incredible counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists. It has to do with sticky hands, but I'll let you listen to find out why that matters. Aaron is a dear friend of mine and has 16 years of experience as a movement coach and has clients ranging from A-list celebrities, pro athletes, and everyone in between. We workout together, hike, paddle board, box, do Jiujitsu, and bike around Austin often. He has a new book out: The Align Method: A Modern Movement Guide for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life. Endorsements on the book are from Laird Hamilton, Gabby Reece, Aubrey Marcus, and more. To help us continue to grow this podcast please leave a rating or review for the show. If you share out a picture or clip on social media with a thought on the show and I see it I'll probably share it out. I can't thank you enough for your support! The purpose of this show, and making its content of meaningful value to my life is a top priority of mine. Thank you for being here. To follow me on social: @TheBigPygmy Follow Amy Edwards: @RealAmyEdwards Follow Aaron Alexander: @AlignPodcast Donate to Fight For The Forgotten www.fightfortheforgotten.org Save 10% on the best supplements in the world and the sponsor of this show who makes this possible at www.Onnit.com/overcome Use the code OVERCOME See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone you meet, every single day, is fighting a battle you know nothing about. We are all in the process of overcoming something big, something small, but we are faced with the challenge to overcome all the time. You, me, we have overcome 100% of our darkest days. I'm Justin Wren, and I believe we are all Overcomers if we choose to overcome. We all have the option. I have overcome childhood trauma, sexual abuse, immense bullying, depression, suicidal ideation, self-imposed substance abuse, and addiction to numb my pain, and I survived two real-deal suicide attempts. I am blessed with great friends like Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirier, and Manny Pacquiao, who have helped me, Justin Wren, share my story, Fight For The Forgotten, and the story of the Pygmy people. Joe Rogan had me on the Joe Rogan Experience 9 different times to share my story and experiences with Fight For The Forgotten and the Pygmy people. Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirer, and Manny Pacquiao have helped me raise an immense amount of funds for Fight For The Forgotten. This podcast is my opportunity to give back. To share the most remarkable stories of people who have overcome adversity and remind each of you listening that you have overcome 100% of your darkest days, and now is no time to stop. I will have guests like Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirer, Manny Pacquiao, Jared Padalecki, Tim Dillon, Tim Kennedy, Laird Hamilton, Gabby Reece, Kelly Slater, Mike Tyson, Ed Mylett, David Sinclair and many more on the show. Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“Live to Love and Fight for People” – Justin WrenMy guest this episode is Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren, a humanitarian, author, speaker, and a professional mixed martial arts fighter who has inspired millions. He is the founder of “Fight for the Forgotten” a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the weak, loving the unloved, and empowering the voiceless around the world and in our own neighborhoods and schools.In this deep and highly personal episode Justin Wren shares how he used the martial arts to bravely overcome depression and addiction and how he has dedicated his life to fighting for other people. My key takeaway, to quote Justin is that we can “defeat hate with love”. We are all fighting a war within, and we need a support system and a higher purpose to overcome our obstacles and challenges. We can then use the lessons we learned to “live to love and fight for people”. I was honored to interview Justin a true example of the Martial Spirit.Show Notes #4 : Justin Wren – Be resilient, Never Quit and Overcome all Obstacles00:00:27 – Justin Wren (@thebigpygmy) Introduction and Key Takeaway00:02:52 – Where does “Live to Love and Fight for People Come From?”00:05:11 – “I was a depressed drunk drug addict because I was only fighting for myself”. - Justin00:06:27 – 2 Things that will awaken the Martial Spirit = A Battle to Fight + An Adventure to Live00:08:35 – Rafael Lavato Jr(@lovatojrbjj) “You are a Martial Artist First and a Fighter Second.”00:10:21 – The Path of the Martial Artist is Warrior, Healer, Scholar, and Mystic00:12:00 – “Work on Yourself till you are of Service to the World” - @sifusingh00:14:35 – “No act of kindness, no matter how small, ever gets wasted.”- Aesop00:14:50 – “I was a missing person for 8 weeks during a relapse” – Justin Wren00:18:10 – Asked the Divine what do you want me to do with my Life?00:19:36 – Saw a Vision of a rainforest and a tribe in Africa, and came out with the word “Forgotten”00:23:28 – My encounter with a Mystic named Caleb who pointed me to the Pygmy People in the Congo Basin from my Vision00:29:50 – The traumatic path of depression and the way back out of it 00:30:50 – “We are programmed to succeed; we learn to fail.” – Sifu Singh00:34:30 – “We get so comfortable being comfortable that we don't want to trade our comfort for discomfort ever.” Jiu-Jitsu teaches us to be resilient. 00:37:48 – Chaos is Nature's Way and Peace is a Choice inside of Chaos – Sifu Singh00:41:31 – “Comparison is the thief of Joy” and that's the society we live in today00:44:28 – Getting the Name Efeosa = “The Man Who Loves Us”00:46:18 – Witnessing firsthand death due to water born diseases, due to lack of clean drinking water and mobilizing a yearlong effort to provide clean drinking water in Africa.00:47:00 – Malaria almost Killed Justin and he was almost in an irreversible coma.00:48:30 – “I learned from martial arts to follow my instinct and intuition.” – Justin Wren00:51:11 – The Warrior's Way is to dig deep and overcome on and off the mats.00:53:55 – How do you teach Resilience and Self Respect to People?00:55:20 – “A good leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way” – John Maxwell00:55:38 – Rayden's Story and Heroes in Waiting (Anti Bullying Program).01:06:00 – You have to work on yourself first before you can create a healing space for others.01:07:00 – This last year was the worst and best year of my life.01:10:30 – Depression is a silent killer.01:14:00 – “Rehab is not a punishment, it's a gift.” – Justin Wren01:15:15 – We need to be tough and vulnerable enough to allow people around us to help us.01:18:30 – Mr. Miyagi says it's not about winning the fight, it's about how we fight.01:19:11 – The Warriors Creed by Robert L. Humphrey
Everyone out there is searching for a fulfilled and meaningful life, especially if you're listening to this podcast. But too many men attempt to find that meaning and purpose in some self-absorbed pursuit. In my experience (and all the guests I've talked with on the podcast), the most meaningful experiences are found in serving others. My guest today, Justin Wren, is no exception as he has found his life's working in serving the Pygmy People in Africa. Today, we talk about the power of purpose, creating opportunities, when attempting to help people actually hurts them, the American bubble of prosperity, stacking reasons to win, and always remembering who you're fighting for and why you're fighting. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Fighters live in the extremes Sometimes you need to experience to understand Understanding the Pigmy culture The impacts of modern slavery The importance of finding purpose when struggling with addiction Finding the forgotten Handling loss when your purpose is serving others Loving yourself like your life depends on it Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready ⠀ Download the NEW Order of Man Twelve-Week Battle Planner App and maximize your week.
We've got something incredible to celebrate in this episode! That's why we are doing our first solo cast, or duo cast with Amy, and don't have a guest this time around. I'm the founder of the nonprofit Fight For The Forgotten and we just had our biggest two weeks ever as a nonprofit, which means we are gearing up to change more lives for the better than ever before. In this episode, we relate my purpose and passion to you finding and pursuing your own. We talk about living a life of love and compassion and putting those forces of good into action. So get ready, buckle up, because we get into not only the history of Fight For The Forgotten, but forecast the amazing future ahead, and believe you'll be inspired to leave an incredible legacy. Legacy, as much as we all want to leave one, it's not for you, it's your gift to the world. Our friends and family will all remember us, but it's our actions and way of living, here and now, that will dictate if those memories are fond or foul. You've got it in you. Rise up, overcome. Much love everyone. Get ready to be encouraged to the core. Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club Subscribe to The Amy Edwards Show here and find Amy on Instagram @realamyedwards. Thanks to Onnit for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.onnit.com/overcome or use code “Overcome” for 10% off. Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Wren knows what it's like to feel like the world is against you. Like many kids, Justin was bullied as a teenager, but he had a dream that kept him going. Fueled by the anger he felt toward his tormentors, Justin pursued wrestling in high school where he became 10 time State Champion, 5 time All American, and 2 time National Champion. Justin trained hard and this propelled his dream of becoming a UFC fighter into reality. But the pain from his childhood didn't dissipate, and Justin fell into a spiral of depression and addiction that led him on a path toward destruction. After he was kicked out of his training community, his career was in shambles and he had nowhere else to go so Justin attended a men's retreat. It was there he found his faith and purpose for living.As Justin began piecing his life back together, he took several international trips. This led him to the Ituri rain forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he came across the Mbuti Pygmies, a group of people persecuted by neighboring tribes and forced into slavery. On one of his trips he stayed for a year living among them and sharing the culture of what he calls "the most bullied people on earth." They gave him two names Efeosa which means "the man who loves us" and Mbuti MangBO "The Big Pygmy." His encounter with the pygmies left him wondering who was there to help them, and in that moment Justin stepped out of the cage and into a Fight For The Forgotten.In 2015, after a five year hiatus from professional sports, Justin returned to his winning ways in MMA fighting, but now he is fighting for someone besides himself. Since returning to fighting, Justin is undefeated in three fights. His current record is 15-2.Justin is not only giving a voice to the pygmies through land, food and water initiatives but, state-side, he is addressing the escalating problem of bulling through an anti-bullying character development curriculum titled "Heroes in Waiting." He says, "Everyone can be a hero. To be a hero all that's required is to see a need and do what's right." The program aims to inspire students to take action at a moment of choice through empathy, kindness, compassion, courage and integrity. https://fightfortheforgotten.org/
Everyone you meet, every single day, is fighting a battle you know nothing about. We are all in the process of overcoming something big, something small, but we are faced with the challenge to overcome all the time. You, me, we have overcome 100% of our darkest days. I'm Justin Wren, and I believe we are all Overcomers if we choose to overcome. We all have the option. I have overcome childhood trauma, sexual abuse, immense bullying, depression, suicidal ideation, self-imposed substance abuse, and addiction to numb my pain, and I survived two real-deal suicide attempts. I am blessed with great friends like Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirier, and Manny Pacquiao, who have helped me, Justin Wren, share my story, Fight For The Forgotten, and the story of the Pygmy people. Joe Rogan had me on the Joe Rogan Experience 9 different times to share my story and experiences with Fight For The Forgotten and the Pygmy people. Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirer, and Manny Pacquiao have helped me raise an immense amount of funds for Fight For The Forgotten. This podcast is my opportunity to give back. To share the most remarkable stories of people who have overcome adversity and remind each of you listening that you have overcome 100% of your darkest days, and now is no time to stop. I will have guests like Joe Rogan, Dustin Poirer, Manny Pacquiao, Jared Padalecki, Tim Dillon, Tim Kennedy, Laird Hamilton, Gabby Reece, Kelly Slater, Mike Tyson, Ed Mylett, David Sinclair and many more on the show. Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts. https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Zach is an ultramarathon athlete and coach. He holds multiple World Records, including 100 miles, distance run in 12-hours, 100 miles on a trail, 100 miles on a treadmill, and distance run in 12-hours on a treadmill. This September, he will be beginning a big project to run across the country (San Fran to NYC) in effort to raise awareness and donations for Justin Wren's charity, Fight For The Forgotten.
Justin Wren is a mixed martial artist, humanitarian worker, and founder of Fight for the Forgotten. Erik and Justin discuss performing under pressure, defeating hate with love, and Justin's fight for the enslaved Mbuti pygmy people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We want to hear from you! Can you please take 2 minutes and fill out this brief survey so we can provide you with more content that you love to listen to? _______________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: Dr. Erik Korem's podcast, The BluePrint, is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their family, career, and health. Dr. Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and lifeskills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago, and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience, and he is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a wellness app that provides custom exercise recommendations to improve the outcomes of programs and workouts you already love. It unlocks existing data from wearables and other apps to provide empathetic and scientific guidance that's perfectly in tune with your mind and body. _______________ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/1 _______________ QUOTES: “The key is using stress and being able to adapt to it and improve. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” Dr Erik Korem “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming you're a swimmer, if you're driving you're a driver. If you're leading you're by definition a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to make a decision or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience: “Whenever you are sparring, your mind will have a given direction of focus. The most basic division is between self focus and focus on the opponent.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience: “In sport, our goal is to develop the most adaptable athletes with the most resilience who can consistently obtain their high performance mindset and potential.” - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance mindset and resilience, host of The Blue Print John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience: “Philosophy was crucial because it is among the best means of developing a problem solving mindset.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience Blue Print host Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience: “The key is using that stress and being able to adapt to it to improve. That's what high performance to me is: the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential.” - Dr. Erik Korem on high performance, performance mindset, and resilience, host of The Blue Print John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience: “The greatest determinant of the outcome of your matches over time by a landslide is your training and lifestyle mentality. This is the high performance mindset you carry every day as you train and progress.” - John Danaher on high performance mindset and resilience _______________ Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant and entertaining podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Wren was bullied relentlessly. He fought back to claim his place as a UFC Fighter, but the demons still haunted him. Self hatred, exclusion, self-sabotage. He made several attempts to end his life, but through a series of coincidences that can only be described as divinely orchestrated, his time was not done. As the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he has dedicated much of his life to serving clean water to the Pygmy people in the Congo. And over this past year, he has become a pillar of the Fit For Service Fellowship. I’ve had the honor of watching his giant heart continue to expand, and this gem of a human continue to shine his light for the world. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten | https://fightfortheforgotten.org/justinwren Connect with Justin WrenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebigpygmy/Twitter | https://twitter.com/thebigpygmyFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/justinthevikingwrenDonate to Fight For The Forgotten | https://fightfortheforgotten.org/justinwren This episode is sponsored byGet your 1st month of FIT FOR SERVICE APP FREE | https://bit.ly/3pd4HGw BLUblox Get 15% off BluBlox blue light glasses by visiting https://www.blublox.com/AMP and enter the code AMP at checkout Helix Sleep save up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows by visiting HelixSleep.com/AMP Onnit Get 10% off Onnit products | https://www.onnit.com/Aubrey/ Connect with Aubrey:Website | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/Twitter | https://twitter.com/aubreymarcusFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/YouTube | https://bit.ly/2DLctpkCheck out Own The Day Own Your Life by Aubrey Marcus| https://bit.ly/2t6x4hu Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Newsletter: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/email Subscribe to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast:iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCnSpotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZOStitcher | https://bit.ly/2G8ccJtIHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/397Msh0Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEhAndroid | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg
How many of you experienced bullying in your childhood? How did that experience shape the person that you are today? Is self-love all that you need to get through difficult times? In this episode of the Align Podcast, we get deep and personal with Justin Wren. From bullying to self-sabotage with addiction, we discuss the importance of learning self-love and how expressing kindness towards yourself and others is the key to healing. We also get a very intimate insight into Justin’s darkest thoughts and moments and how he overcame them. Plus, a message is given to those going through dark times. Justin Wren is a former heavyweight division fighter, holding an MMA record of 15-2. After overcoming depression and addiction, Justin took the decision to step away from MMA, seeking out a purpose and passion for his life. He then founded Fight For The Forgotten initiative, where he now fights for those who don’t have a voice. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call 1-800-273-8255 to talk. What we discuss: 02:26: Justin's relationship with his mom 05:30: What do martial arts teach you? 07:11: What makes a bully? 11:18: Justin's experience with bullying 24:50: Learning how to love yourself 29:17: Discussing suicide ideation and attempt: Justin's experience 01:08:44: How kindness can help you 01:17:47: Self-sabotage with addiction 01:22:58: A message for those going through dark times 01:34:10: More about the Fight for the Forgotten initiative To learn more about Justin: Website: fightfortheforgotten.org Instagram: @fightfortheforgotten / @thebigpygmy Podcast: The Justin Wren Podcast
Over a decade ago the world got to know Justin Wren through his successful mixed martial arts career in the UFC – from starring in the Spike reality show “The Ultimate Fighter,” to becoming a dominating force in the heavyweight division, to his MMA record of 15-2. Today, the world knows this 6-foot-3-inch, 265-pound fighter for the size of his heart.Following a six-year struggle with addiction and depression in his early career, Justin stepped away from MMA to seek out purpose and passion for his life. What he found was a forgotten tribe of Mbuti Pygmies deep in the jungles of the Congo, beaten down by economic enslavement, disease, and hopelessness.Through his Fight For The Forgotten initiative, 1,500 members of this formerly enslaved people group are now free and flourishing on 3,000 acres of their own land with access to clean water and their own farms.Today Fight For The Forgotten is working with a community of Batwa Pygmies in Uganda supporting them with clean water, latrines, housing and agricultural tools and seed for farming with the dream of them one day in the not-to-far future becoming self sufficient, going from extinction to thriving.In 2019, Justin felt a deep burden for youth struggling with depression and bullying like he experienced starting at the age of 13 years into adulthood. Because of what Justin went through and seeing himself in many young people, especially during some of his speaking engagements, Justin knew he wanted to play a part in the solution. January 1, 2020, Generation Why “GNWY”, a high energy performing arts collective team that had been presenting youth assemblies for three years, joined Fight For The Forgotten with their universal message of “why”. They challenge students to pursue their purpose to pursue their why. The diverse team engages students with hopeful and inspiring dance, rap, spoken word intertwined with multiple stories. Topics are customized for the age, event, school, or youth event including subjects about - Anti-Bullying - Suicide Awareness - Drinking & Substance Abuse - Youth Empowerment.https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ Join the newsletter and be part of the East Forest Council Community. Listen to East Forest guided meditations on Spotify & Apple. Check out the East Forest x Ram Dass album on (Spotify & Apple) + East Forest's Music For Mushrooms: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner 5hr album (Spotify & Apple). *****Please rate Ten Laws w/East Forest on iTunes. It helps us get the guests you want to hear. Stay in the East Forest flow:Mothership: http://eastforest.org/IG: https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/FB: https://www.facebook.com/EastForestMusic/TW: https://twitter.com/eastforestmusic
Justin is a humanitarian and the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he is a professional MMA fighter for both the UFC and Bellator, competed in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter, a two time All-American and National Champion Greco Roman Wrestler. Show updates & links - IG: @zachbitter Tw: @zbitter FB: @zach.bitter Web: zachbitter.com Find Justin: IG: @thebigpygmy Tw: @TheBigPygmy FB: @justinthevikingwren Web: fightfortheforgotten.org Episode Sponsor: BiOptimizers – www.bioptimizers.com/human promo code: HUMAN10 Episode Sponsor: LMNT - drinkLMNT.com/HPO Support the show: - patreon.com/HPOpodcast or https://www.paypal.me/hpopod Consultation with Zach: https://calendly.com/zbittercoaching If you would like to contact the show, please send your emails to hpopodcast@gmail.com
Justin Wren is a heavy-weight mixed martial arts fighter, humanitarian, and all around incredible person. Over a decade ago, the world got to know Justin through his successful career in the UFC – from starring in the Spike reality show “The Ultimate Fighter,” to becoming a dominating force in the heavyweight division, to his MMA record of 15-2. Today, the world knows Justin for the size of his heart and the amazing work he is doing in the world. Following a six-year struggle with addiction and depression in his early career, Justin stepped away from MMA to seek out purpose and passion for his life. What he found was a forgotten tribe of Mbuti Pygmies deep in the jungles of the Congo, beaten down by economic enslavement, disease, and hopelessness. Through his Fight For The Forgotten initiative, 1,500 members of this formerly enslaved people group are now free and flourishing on 3,000 acres of their own land with access to clean water and their own farms. Today Fight For The Forgotten is working with a community of Batwa Pygmies in Uganda, supporting them with clean water, latrines, housing and agricultural tools and seed for farming, with the dream of them one day, in the not-too-far future, becoming self-sufficient, going from extinction to thriving. Justin is an incredible story-teller, and has become a close friend of mine. His voice and his stories are exactly the kind that I want to be raising up on this podcast, and I am so excited to share this one with all of you. If You Enjoy The Thought Room Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts. Special Offers: Apply for the Conscious Man: hallierose.com/men Topics Explored: 12:00 How Hallie and Justin met 16:00 The beginning of Justin’s incredible life story 21:00 Justin’s experience on the Ultimate Fighter and challenge with addiction at a young age 32:30 A traumatic story from Justin’s childhood 45:30 How helping others helped Justin begin to heal 58:00 A slap on the head from God and a path to recovery 67:00 Justin’s suicide attempt 87:00 The pressure of the pedestal 90:30 Justin’s visions and transformative journey in Sedona 131:00 The genesis of Fight for the Forgotten, Justin’s non-profit organization 151:00 Defeating hate with love - Stories from the Congo 173:00 How showing up with love can shift energy Resources: fightfortheforgotten.org Apply for The Conscious Man: hallierose.com/men Subscribe to The Thought Room: Apple | https://tinyurl.com/qp3mqnp Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/wxyzmdw Stitcher | https://tinyurl.com/wrxv39g Connect with Justin Wren: Instagram | @thebigpygmy Website | fightfortheforgotten.org Connect with Hallie Rose: Thought Room IG | https://www.instagram.com/thoughtroompodcast/ Hallie Rose IG | https://www.instagram.com/hallie_rosebud/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/ThoughtRoomPod YouTube |http://bit.ly/ThoughtRoomYouTube Website | www.thoughtroompodcast.com Email | thoughtroompodcast@gmail.com Sign up for the TRP Newsletter | www.thoughtroompodcast.com HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW! → SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts + Spotify + Stitcher + Google Podcasts → LEAVE A SHORT APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW: Would you please consider leaving a typed review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Even a one or two words! It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping to land prominent guests! (https://tinyurl.com/qp3mqnp) → SHARE: Spread the word! Share an episode, or tag @thoughtroompodcast on social media--tell us what you liked about this episode! DONATE: Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/thoughtroom Paypal: paypal.me/thoughtroompodcast Venmo | Send a send a one-time gift via Venmo @hallierose ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Special thanks to Emmy-Award winning composer Kodomo (Chris Child) for allowing us to use his brilliant track Concept 1 as our theme song.
Barton updates us on an upcoming Visit Fort Worth initiative, Robyn roams the Stockyards, and we are joined by MMA fighter and founder of Fight For The Forgotten, Justin "The Big Pygmy" Wren! Plus, someone shows their underwear and someone gets asked on a date...
Justin Wren is a former UFC, mixed martial arts fighter from the Dallas, Texas. He has one of the most interesting stories you will ever hear. It's one of those stories that you could very easily see being turned into a movie in the near future. Justin Wren's story is about being bullied as a kid, climbing the ladder to become a UFC fighter, fighting depression and addiction, being classed as a missing person as he was moving through drug dens across Colorado and being kicked out is fighting gym. Justin was then able to turn his life around and began fighting for people instead of against them. Justin created the Fight For The Forgotten charity to free a Pigmies tribe in the Congo, a tribe which were being enslaved and even eaten by another tribe. This tribe were being forced to work for food and their masters had this belief that if they drank blood from the Pigmes' skulls then it would make them invincible going into battle and that bullets would fly through them. This interview looks at Justin's story, modern slavery, how his charity has freed tribes across the Congo, providing them with clean drinking water, land and taught them agriculture skills too. Today's episode also looks at Justin's ambitions plan to combat bullying in schools across America. Brought to you by 99 Percent Lifestyle magazine. Follow us on: Instagram - @99PercentLifestyle Twitter - @Pathfinders_Pod Website - 99 Percent Lifestyle
In this episode, we welcome Zach Bitter. Zach is an American ultra-marathon runner, most notably known for breaking the 100-mile world record. He holds world records for the 100-mile run (track) and the 12-hour run (track). Bitter claimed both records with his performance on August 24, 2019. He also currently co-hosts the "Human Performance Outliers Podcast" with Dr. Shawn Baker. We discuss his journey into endurance sport and how he found that longer the race the better he performed. We touch on how he fuels his body for performance and recovery, and how his training has changed through-out this years. We discuss the mental fortitude and strength it takes succeed in a sport that demands so much for such an extended period of time, as well as, how his previous failures have ultimately made him a better athlete and a better person. Tune into Zach's Treadmill World Record Attempt/Charity Run on May 16th on his Youtube at https://bit.ly/2ztxvq2 All proceeds from the event support Fight For The Forgotten - https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ For more information visit - https://www.sfuelsgolonger.com/100miletreadmill FOLLOW ALONG WITH CONNOR // IG: https://bit.ly/2TiHuEn // @connorcarrick Twitter: https://bit.ly/2GVWdju // @connorcarrick YouTube: https://bit.ly/2OJDDl2 @connorcarrickhockey FOLLOW ALONG WITH ZACH // IG: @zachbitter Twitter: @zbitter Youtube: https://bit.ly/2ztxvq2 FOLLOW ALONG WITH PRODUCER COLIN // IG: @colinsteingard Twitter: @colinsteingard Music by: Alex Vigneault of "Ready Steady Steroids"
On this episode I sat down with Justin Wren @thebigpigmy and Jordan Miller @iamjordanmiller to talk about their recent collaboration for FFTF. Justin has been on the podcast twice before (Ep 21 & 76) Talking about his foundation Fight For The Forgotten and his recent impact with #STANDWITHRAYDEN. Jordan has jumped on board at FFTF to bring his traveling assembly of musicians and creators to the masses. Jordan and his team at Generation Why travel across the country sharing their stories at school assemblies. Bringing hope to kids in school with the goal to stop teen suicides.This episode talks about how these guys have been impacting kids across the world and how they plan to act together to increase their reach.Big things coming from these two in 2020 super excited. Its a pleasure to have them on the podcast.Follow them here @thebigpigmy @iamjordanmiller @fightfortheforgotten @gnwy/co #thisisoklahoma Cheers,Mike
Almost a decade ago the world got to know Justin Wren through his successful mixed martial arts career. Today he finds his greatest fulfillment through his foundation The Justin Wren Foundation dba Fight For The Forgotten. His purpose and passion is for the most bullied people group, the pygmies. Through his Fight For The Forgotten initiative, 1,500 members of a formerly enslaved people group in the DRC “Congo” are now free and flourishing on 3,000 acres of their own land with access to clean water and their own farms. Currently, he is focused on the Batwa pygmies in Uganda where he is working to bring hope to the Batwa’s desperate plight. These people are going extinct because of their deplorable living conditions and treatment by other countrymen. Through Fight For The Forgotten, he has been able to recently purchase farmland for them, farming tools and seed for crops along with providing water wells and building a latrine. A new deep solar pump water well has been dug at a school and orphanage where Batwa children now attend and some live. He admits there is much work to still be done but where there was once hopelessness, he is now seeing hope for the Batwa pygmies. Today, Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren has expanded his Fight For the Forgotten non-profit to empower others who don’t have a voice. He regularly speaks to raise awareness for those affected by the water crisis, as well as those who are bullied, and those suffering from depression and addiction. He is developing a bully prevention/character development curriculum that is being implemented nation-wide in martial arts academies with a vision to grow it into schools. Justin is passionate about sharing with organizations, schools, academies and youth events in order to break the lifelong chains of bullying and encourage our youth to put kindness and compassion into action. To connect with Justin www.fightfortheforgotten.org To connect with Evan Uyetake www.patreon.com/yblpc twitter: @utalkie facebook: /youngbusinessleaderpodcast instagram: @utalkie LinkedIn: /evanuyetake
Justin Wren is an American MMA fighter. Justin is currently fighting in the Heavyweight division of Bellator to help raise more awareness for helping the Pygmy people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten at https://fightfortheforgotten.org/heroes
Justin Wren is an American MMA fighter. Justin is currently fighting in the Heavyweight division of Bellator to help raise more awareness for helping the Pygmy people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten at
Jeremy Schulz recently finished a "Walk Across America" In which he teamed up with Justin Wren of "Fight For The Forgotten" to raise money and awareness for bully prevention. Six months after leaving the Brooklyn Bridge, walking roadways through the country, he finished his trek at the Sundial Bridge in Redding. Being a victim of bullying himself as a child, this cause spoke to him, and felt passionate to do his part. He also owns an online drum school called "Beats From The Core" and a newly launched coffee company called "Beans From The Core". Jeremy's website is www.beatsfromthecore.com where you can inquire about drum lessons, buy his unique coffee blends, and view pictures from his Walk Across America. If you would like to donate to the cause, You can access his gofundme page and search "Beats For A Cause - A Walk Across America" His instagram is @beatsfromthecore_
Jeremy Schulz a professional drummer. He's taught at the Seattle Drum School for ten years, traveled the world playing infant of thousands and writing music for some of the best rock bands in the world. Jeremy wanted to do something big to raise money for charity and after being bullied as a kid there was only on charity to raise money for. Justin Wren's Fight For The Forgotten. When Jeremy heard about the new FFTF bullying prevention program coming to schools across the nation soon, it was a no brainer. The two got connected and the dates were set. Jeremy is walking from Brooklyn Bridge NYC to Reading California. Finishing up there in October which is National Bullying Prevention Month. Justin and Jeremy have similar stories as kids, both being bullied for being different. Jeremy shares some incredible stories from his first half of the walk, from falling off a cliff, being chased by coyotes, sleeping on the side of the road and of course meeting amazing people. I was fortunate enough to spend sometime with these guys while Jeremy takes a well earned week off here in OKC. Jeremy is an amazing human being and will definitely change lives with his story in the future. Just like Justin, both have overcome bullying and depression to make a change in the world and both are striving to pass this forward to others can realize its possible. Being bullied can be a dark place and its not so easy for parents to spot if their child is bring bullied. So if you see something say something. Jeremys goal is to raise $250,000 by October. You can follow him and donate here http://www.beatsfromthecore.com/beats-for-a-causeFollow Jeremy journey on social media @beatsfromthecore_Justin Wren here @thebigpigmy ( Justins story is episode 21 in our feed )This is Oklahoma here @thisisoklahoma As always thanks for listing and don't forget to leave a review 5* preferred.
Justin Wren, MMA fighter who found redemption among the Pygmies of the Congo and now Uganda, shares his story.
Justin Wren, MMA fighter who found redemption among the Pygmies of the Congo and now Uganda, shares his story.
In this episode we interview Justin Wren aka "The Big Pygmy", who is the founder of Fight for the Forgotten. Their mission is to empower those who don’t have a voice. From the forgotten people around the world affected by the water crisis, to kids bullied in our own neighborhoods and schools, Fight for the Forgotten wants to be their voice. In this interview Justin opens up about how being bullied as a child has shaped the man he is today. He also shares how he went from being bullied and overcoming depression, to becoming a world renowned mixed martial artist and founder of his nonprofit, fight for the forgotten. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectkindness/support
Jeremy Schulz is walking from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Sundial Bridge in Redding California to raise money for Fight For The Forgotten. He will be giving drum lessons on his journey throughout America. We spoke about this upcoming epic adventure, his travels in Southeast Asia, his time as a nomad in a van in the US, his core principles, his work as a drummer and drum instructor, and much more! Check out Jeremy: http://www.beatsfromthecore.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beatsfromthecore_/ https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ His band: https://mothercrone.bandcamp.com/releases Donate to the cause: https://www.gofundme.com/beats-for-a-cause-walk-across-america Support TVTV on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thevoyagesoftimvetter
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Subscribe to our podcast on: iTunes – Google Play – Youtube – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Alexa/Echo– Web Player Justin Wren was bullied his entire life. But through the sport and martial art of wrestling, he found an outlet. Today Justin is on a mission to tackle bullying through both awareness and prevention. The discipline and focus of the training, along with the support of his coaches and teammates, helped him to believe in himself, conquer depression, gain confidence, and find his tribe. Today Justin is on a mission to tackle bullying through both awareness and prevention. He has partnered with Century Martial Arts to develop anti-bullying curriculum to be implemented in martial arts academies across the nation. He is also passionate about sharing his story with organizations, schools, academies and youth events in order to break the lifelong chains of bullying. In 2011 a journey of faith led Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren deep into the Ituri rainforest of the Congo, and to the enslaved Mbuti Pygmy tribe, who referred to themselves as The Forgotten People. Justin lived with the Pygmies for a full year, immersing himself in their culture and becoming part of their family. They gave him the name Eféosa, which means “The Man Who Loves Us.” Justin Wren is an MMA Fighter, Author, Speaker & Humanitarian who now helps people avoid anxiety, depression and helps people have a voice. Learn more about Justin's book: https://amzn.to/2Ex5zBB Learn about Fight for The Forgotten Org: https://fightfortheforgotten.org/ Listen to Justin's bullying story: https://youtu.be/l5O050oJuoM Join our membership today: https://SmartSocial.com/join Download our free guide: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Brand your instagram (and build a website) with Josh Ochs at: https://smartsocial.com/student-digital-resume-workshop/ Join our newsletter to get access to our free guide: "How To Navigate Social Media with Your Student (A Parent Guide)" https://smartsocial.com/Newsletter Join Parent University to train your whole family: https://smartsocial.com/parent-university/ Download our free guide: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Join Smart Social Week to learn from 70+ experts: https://smartsocial.com/smart-social-week/ Subscribe to our podcast on: iTunes – Google Play – Youtube – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Alexa/Echo– Web Player Hire Josh Ochs to speak at your organization. Next Steps for Podcast Listeners: --> Register for our new free social media safety webinar. Join Parent University to get videos to watch with your kids so they can better understand WHY they need to be smart online. Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe so we can help more parents. Thanks for all your support. Join our next webinar to learn the 30 worst apps your students should never use: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Join Parent University to get videos to watch with your kids so they can better understand WHY they need to be smart online. View the top 70+ good and bad teen apps in our Popular App Guide page for Parents and Educators.
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Justin Wren is one of the best and most interesting people I've ever interviewed. He went from a bullied kid, to a UFC/Bellator heavyweight, to solving the clean water crisis in Africa. Now, he brings things full circle by launching a nationwide anti-bullying campaign and expanding the fight across continental Africa. He'll be on the Joe Rogan Experience on October 15th, but first he stops by The Disorderly Podcast. Plus, I talk about the McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov brawl, the Red Sox Yankees series, and the rest of the MLB playoffs and NFL standings. Enjoy!
Justin Wren joins the program to discuss how he was able to overcome depression and addiction by fighting for others, particularly the Pygmy tribe in the Ituri rainforest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. You'll hear aboout Justin's life and death journey, and discover the work that he is now doing with his "Fight For The Forgotten" initiative, dedicated to empowering those who don't have a voice, from the forgotten people all around the world, to the bullied in our own neighborhoods and schools.
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In this episode Eric rants about the congo and how you can help! Please support the fight for the forgotten!-----------------------------------------------------JUSTIN WREN'S Fight For the Forgotten:https://www.facebook.com/FightForTheForgotten/http://fightfortheforgotten.org/https://water4.org/https://twitter.com/TheBigPygmyhttp://instagram.com/thebigpygmy------------------------------------------------------ Dive in with us and as always, please email with questions. mindmeltpodcast@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening and please leave a review on Itunes / Stitcher Instagram = @mindmeltpodcast. If you enjoy our podcast you may also enjoy others, such as: Timesuck Podcast: https://timesuckpodcast.comThe Joe Rogan Experience: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/True Crime Garage: http://truecrimegarage.com/#wethepeoplelive: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wethepeople-live Thank you for the support!! https://www.facebook.com/FightForTheForgotten/
We continue this hour with Doug Jackson and Justin Wren on the upoming eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Doug Jackson CEO of Project C.U.R.E. and MMA fighter Justin Wren on the upcoming eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Rogan sits down with Justin Wren to discuss recent fights in UFC and Bellator. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten - http://fightfortheforgotten.org/donate
Joe Rogan sits down with Justin Wren to discuss recent fights in UFC and Bellator. Donate to Fight For The Forgotten - http://fightfortheforgotten.org/donate
Justin Wren is a professional MMA fighter, who has fought in the UFC & currently fighting for BELLATOR. He is also an author, humanitarian worker, & creator of a charity called Fight For The Forgotten which with their partner charity Water4, drills wells & gets clean water to the various locations in Congo, Africa.
In a special episode of After 9 Zac sits down with MMA fighter and missionary Justin Wren to talk about his work in the Congo and his fight to end the water crisis in Africa. Even though Justin is not a youth minister in the tradition sense his work with young people and sense of vocation are inspiring to those who work with young people. Enjoy Justin's warmth, story, and renewed purpose. Show Notes: after9.show/90 Support the show (http://community.youthministrybooster.com/)
Humanitarian and American MMA fighter Justin "The Big Pygmy" Wren called in to the Curiosity in Focus podcast to talk about his work with Fight for the Forgotten and Water 4 in the Congo Basin of Africa. Justin is current fights in Bellator MMA and uses this career as a platform to help raise more awareness for helping the Mbuti pygmy people.
UFC veteran Justin “The Big Pygmy” Wren is an American humanitarian worker, and is currently competing in the heavyweight division of Bellator MMA. Deeply involved in the African water crisis, Justin talks about his book “Fight For The Forgotten”, which describes his time digging wells for the Mbuti Pygmies, his upcoming documentary, and his current project, “Dig Deeper”, a campaign to set up five water-vending stations in Uganda. Get more information here: http://www.water4.org/4/DigDeeper .
A while ago, we had David Banner on the show, and Raheem from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. Those shows available in our archives. Also what's up with the Pigmies in Africa, and their water problems? That guy Ryan, FIGHT FOR THE FORGOTTEN. Looks like we are headed for warmer climate temps, feeling good, eh Wonder what the shaking of the trees will bring forth – there is so much to talk about every day. Today is Monday. Are you ready? We are – KINGS IN THE MORNING, right here, right now.
Last week, we had David Banner on the show, and Raheem from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five. Also what's up with the Pigmies in Africa, and their water problems? That guy Ryan, FIGHT FOR THE FORGOTTEN. By the way, where did April go, have you checked your calendars? Wonder what the shaking of the trees will bring forth – there is so much to talk about everyday. Today is Monday. Are you ready? We are – KINGS IN THE MORNING, right here, right now.
Justin Wren (@TheBigPygmy) is an MMA juggernaut with the body of a Viking and the heart of a Pygmy. He's also the author of Fight for the Forgotten: How a Mixed Martial Artist Stopped Fighting for Himself and Started Fighting for Others. "Charity can be great. But opportunity is always better." -Justin Wren The Cheat Sheet: Slavery may have ended just over a hundred and fifty years ago in the United States, but Pygmy tribes in the Congo are among populations still enslaved today -- in fact, there are more slaves worldwide in 2017 than at any other time in history. With land they've inhabited for generations stolen from under them, Pygmies are considered animals by the landowners and forced into a self-perpetuating cycle of slavery. Now, MMA master Justin Wren fights for the rights of these forgotten people by helping them buy their own land, source their own clean water, and become self-sufficient. How does a clinically depressed, bullied kid become a successful mixed martial artist who raises money and awareness to free the oppressed? Does fighting for a cause since his return from retirement motivate or distract Justin when he's in the cage? And so much more... Learn over 500 subjects (no tests or homework!) at The Great Courses Plus -- The Art of Charm listeners get one month free here! Does your business have an Internet presence? Now save a whopping 50% on new webhosting packages here with HostGator by using coupon code CHARM! Free yourself from typing notes, reports, and documents by going with the transcriptionists we trust here at AoC: TranscriptionOutsourcing.net -- 99% or higher accuracy guaranteed! Find out more about the team who makes The Art of Charm podcast here! Show notes at https://theartofcharm.com/608/ HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need. Review the show in iTunes! We rely on it! http://www.theartofcharm.com/mobilereview Stay Charming!
Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten. FREE FULL EPISODE: http://londonrealacademy.com/episodes Justin Wren is an American MMA fighter, formerly on the Ultimate Fighter. But Wren doesnt fight only for himself, he fights to save the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Learn more about his project here: http://FightForTheForgotten.com Justin Wren on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheBigPygmy TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS: http://londonrealacademy.com/the-business-accelerator SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToLondonReal Music By: Maurice Lessing https://www.youtube.com/user/TrueLoveBeatChannel/featured
Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten - Trailer. FREE FULL EPISODE: http://londonrealacademy.com/episodes Justin Wren is an American MMA fighter, formerly on the Ultimate Fighter. But Wren doesnt fight only for himself, he fights to save the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Learn more about his project here: http://FightForTheForgotten.com Justin Wren on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheBigPygmy TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A BUSINESS: http://londonrealacademy.com/the-business-accelerator SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToLondonReal Music By: Maurice Lessing https://www.youtube.com/user/TrueLoveBeatChannel/featured
Matt Bessette joins us to talk about his efforts with Justin Wren's Fight for the Forgotten and his upcoming fight at Bellator 134. Then, Nick Rizner and Ty Reynolds discuss Bellator DYNAMITE, Titan FC 35, WSOF 23, and UFC Japan.
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