Ep. 74: Bellator MMA Flyweight Champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane on the Mindset and Recovery of a Professional Fighter

On today’s episode of The Aligned Life Podcast, we’re chatting with special guest, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, the Hawaii native and Bellator MMA flyweight champion with a 9-0 record who is currently fighting out of San Diego.

In this episode, you’ll hear Ilima discuss:

– How she got into the world of professional MMA

– How seeking a healthy lifestyle turned into a professional career

– Representing her home state and breaking so many barriers in the MMA realm

– Why rehab and recovery is imperative to her performance

– The importance of sportsmanship

– How she stays balanced and relatable

– Dealing with trolls and haters on Instagram

Ilima’s IG- @ilimanator

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