<p>This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast</p><br><p>In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined by UFC Fighter Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins</p><br><p>Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins is the true definition of resilience. She joins the lads for a chat about her journey so far, the impact addiction has had on her outlook on life, and what keeps her striving to be the best</p><br><p>Melissa signed with the UFC in 2023 and quickly became the first British woman to win her UFC debut. This episode gives a real, raw, and honest look inside the mind of an athlete and a real insight into all the hard work that goes into preparing for The Octagon.</p><br><p>There are themes such as addiction, mental health and mentions of self-harm throughout the episode that might be distressing to some listeners. If you are affected by anything discussed in today's episode and need additional support, please head to https://againsttheodds.uk/</p><br><p>This podcast is proudly sponsored by Nulogic Training - Empowering young people through Education. Nulogic Training provides Councils, Schools, and Academies across the UK with a variety of results-based, motivational programmes. Their programmes immerse students in an educational environment that fulfils their potential through learning and creative expression.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Against The Podds - A Gambling & Addiction Podcast

Against The Odds

Against The Podds with UFC Fighter Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins

JUL 22, 202472 MIN
Against The Podds - A Gambling & Addiction Podcast

Against The Podds with UFC Fighter Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins

JUL 22, 202472 MIN

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<p>This is Against The Podds: A Gambling and Addiction Awareness Podcast</p><br><p>In this episode, Aaron and Conor are joined by UFC Fighter Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins</p><br><p>Melissa 'No Mess' Mullins is the true definition of resilience. She joins the lads for a chat about her journey so far, the impact addiction has had on her outlook on life, and what keeps her striving to be the best</p><br><p>Melissa signed with the UFC in 2023 and quickly became the first British woman to win her UFC debut. This episode gives a real, raw, and honest look inside the mind of an athlete and a real insight into all the hard work that goes into preparing for The Octagon.</p><br><p>There are themes such as addiction, mental health and mentions of self-harm throughout the episode that might be distressing to some listeners. If you are affected by anything discussed in today's episode and need additional support, please head to https://againsttheodds.uk/</p><br><p>This podcast is proudly sponsored by Nulogic Training - Empowering young people through Education. Nulogic Training provides Councils, Schools, and Academies across the UK with a variety of results-based, motivational programmes. Their programmes immerse students in an educational environment that fulfils their potential through learning and creative expression.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>