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Me Head Is Wrecked with Tony Kelly

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  • Rebecca Bryggman: From Adult Entertainment To Professional MMA

Rebecca Bryggman: From Adult Entertainment To Professional MMA

Saturday 30th September 2023

Tony Kelly chats with Rebecca Bryggman about her path from adult entertainment to MMA, mental health struggles, and business aspirations.
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Me Head Is Wrecked with Tony Kelly
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Rebecca Bryggman: From Adult Films to MMA Rings and Beyond

Episode Overview

  • Rebecca shares her journey from being an adult film actress to becoming a professional MMA fighter
  • The conversation delves into topics such as weight management in professional MMA and the impact of online comments
  • Rebecca talks about her studies in fashion at LIM College in New York and her band, The Amazing Demon Boy
  • The interview touches on mental health and the influence of RuPaul's advice on handling social media
  • Both Tony and Rebecca share personal stories and insights, making for an engaging and thought-provoking episode
Fights are 90% mental. If you're not feeling like you're a fighter, you shouldn't be fighting.
Rebecca Bryggman’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of 'The Fettle Podcast', Tony Kelly sits down with Rebecca, a former adult film actress who has transitioned into the world of professional mixed martial arts. Recorded live from New York, their conversation is a rollercoaster ride through Rebecca's multifaceted life. She opens up about her teenage years, where she first turned to martial arts as a way to fend off bullies.
Her journey then took an unexpected turn into the adult film industry, a decision she discusses candidly, sharing the reasons behind it and what she learned from that chapter of her life. But that’s just the beginning. Rebecca talks about her shift to professional MMA fighting, including the challenges she faced after a TKO loss in her first Bellator fight. She also touches on her current studies in business school, aiming to commercialize her brand.
This episode isn’t just about career changes; it dives deep into mental health, the sting of online comments, and how RuPaul's advice has helped her navigate social media. Both Tony and Rebecca share personal stories, making this episode not only engaging but also deeply relatable. If you’re curious about resilience, transformation, and the human spirit’s capacity to adapt and thrive, this conversation is a must-listen.