Fargo Talks
Mackenzie Dern sits down with Jeff Fargo for a raw conversation about fighting for a world title and raising a daughter at the same time. In this episode Jeff and Mackenzie go deep on what it means to be a UFC strawweight champion and a present mom. They talk about growing up on the mats, turning adversity into fuel, and why she wants Moa to struggle just enough to become strong rather than sheltered. Mackenzie opens up about co parenting, keeping her daughter first even with a global spotlight, and how fifteen minutes of real quality time can change everything. You will hear stories about bringing Moa to the gym in a car seat, learning to train while watching her out of the corner of her eye, and the first time her daughter coached her during a title fight from the crowd. Mackenzie breaks down how she stays locked in while her little girl is screaming for her to kick and punch, and why she refuses to rush in when Moa falls at the playground so her daughter can learn to get back up on her own. They also dive into legacy and life after the belt. Mackenzie shares her timeline for the rest of her career, how she thinks about protecting her health, and her vision for Mackenzie as a business not just a fighter. From future wine and bikini lines to saying yes to the right opportunities, this is a masterclass in building a life and a legacy beyond the octagon. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:08 - Mackenzie Dern on Motherhood & Champion Mindset 01:55 - Raising Resilient Kids Through Adversity 03:27 - Figure It Out” Parenting Philosophy 05:45 - Training for UFC While Raising a Child 09:09 - How Her Parents Influenced Her Parenting Style 13:21 - Building Deep Communication With Your Kids 17:21 - Being a Celebrity Mom and Protecting Family Time 23:02 - Retirement Plans and Life After Fighting 29:31 - First Time Getting Seriously Hit in the UFC 33:03 - Inspiring Moms and Women to Enter Martial Arts 36:43 - Her 30-Year Vision and Legacy as a Mother 40:27 - How Jeff Parents Boys vs Girls 43:13 - The Right Way to Talk to Your Kids Connect with Mackenzie Dern: https://www.instagram.com/mackenziedern/ [https://www.instagram.com/mackenziedern/] https://x.com/MackenzieDern [https://x.com/MackenzieDern] https://www.facebook.com/mackenziedern/ [https://www.facebook.com/mackenziedern/] Jeff Fargo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefffargo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefffargo] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyMFargo/ [https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyMFargo/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff.fargo/ [https://www.instagram.com/jeff.fargo/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeff.fargo [https://www.tiktok.com/@jeff.fargo] Website: https://www.fargotalks.com/ [https://www.fargotalks.com/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XNPy9lHShiTqLyYTVQf4w?si=d3fb7d2c4d58471e [https://open.spotify.com/show/2XNPy9lHShiTqLyYTVQf4w?si=d3fb7d2c4d58471e] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fargo-talks/id1692311068 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fargo-talks/id1692311068] Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.
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