MMA Legend Georges St-Pierre: More Than A Fighter | The Man Enough Podcast

MMA legend and star of Marvel’s Disney+ series, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,’ Georges St-Pierre discusses bullying, depression, insecurities, and feeling terrified before a fight.
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MMA LEGEND GEORGES ST-PIERRE: MORE THAN A FIGHTER
MMA legend and actor Georges St-Pierre opens up about being bullied as a kid, struggling with depression, and why he always felt terrified before a fight. After retiring from the UFC and becoming part of the Marvel franchise, Georges uses the platform that his physical strength gives him, and invites us to consider a new kind of courage. He shares how mental and emotional courage and strength are needed to be honest about our insecurities and struggles.
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[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

In schools we dont teach our children about emotional intelligence and bravery.

[@okayheykae]

I don't know much about fighters, and listening to this made me realize that I had a few stereotypes about them that he totally got rid of in this conversation. Thanks for having a variety of people on the podcast!

[@WeAreManEnough]

We're so happy to hear that! Truly grateful to share these conversations with you, and thanks for joining in.

[@000wanderlust]

Honestly it's a shame this doesn't have more views. Martial arts is beautiful, it's much more than just beating the shit out of each other, but unsurprisingly the MMA world can be extremely toxic. Being vulnerable and expressing emotions other than anger is often looked down upon. Especially for the men in the sport. Having a legend like GSP show that it's ok to be vulnerable is super important. We need people like that young boys can look up to. Someone who can be tough, successful champion, but also vulnerable and not cocky. Not the type of person who calls another man "gay" as an insult because he cries.

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thank you. We agree!

[@azriel29-yl5xf]

Comment is very g4y

[@dc-np7ts]

I respect and appreciate GSP and how he conducted himself with so much class in his MMA career. Like all of us he’s still a work in progress, still a person who was born into and indoctrinated with performance-based capitalist and patriarchal values. It’s hard to shake that esp when you learn that for survival, but I can tell he’s working hard on it, working hard to connect more with his vulnerability and emotions. He’s come so far on his journey though and I’m proud of him and I admire him for it! Keep going GSP keep going! And thank you for helping us to redefine what it means to be man enough

[@WeAreManEnough]

We couldn't agree more! Thank you for your great reflection, we appreciate you being here.

[@LillyLBFB]

It seemed really hard for him to open up in subjects that he's not normally talking about, but he's a great man and a great example for a lot of people. Very sensitive. But I personally feel like he still believes in a lot of what partiarchy tell us (if that makes sense), like when he said something like you have to be the best in your career, no matter which career you choose, I was just thinking... isn't what we're trying to deconstruct here... But anyway, I really do believe he's a great and sensitive guy and I admire this MMA star for opening up still! 🙌🏼

[@connorking1878]

I strongly agree with what you said regarding his comment on being the best in whatever career you choose. That comment felt like a repeat of so many motivational speeches that basically tell you to commit countless hours in following a goal no matter what. I think many people switching out of competitive fields (whether they were famous or not beforehand), need to experience a reality check that being the absolute best in a different field only adds to the unhealthy relationship they have with "success".

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thanks for sparking a really valuable conversation! All of our guests definitely come with their own relationships/understanding to this work and we are grateful to have a guest like GSP that was truly sensitive in a way that those who look up to him might not typically associate with his career path. Plenty of work ahead, but we appreciate you being here and this dialogue.

[@Donniekemp00]

Just got introduced to this podcast and I enjoy it so much. Coming into this a ufc fan I'm so excited to hear GSP, one of my favorite fighters of all time, talk in this kind of space.

[@imakemusix5867]

IM SO EXCITED YOU GOT GSP ❤️❤️😛😛🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@WeAreManEnough]

Us too! We can't wait to hear your thoughts on the episode.

[@tiffany3276]

Thank you George for coming on the show.

[@WeAreManEnough]

We feel very fortunate that he joined us.

[@louisventers9798]

Quel plaisir d’entendre chère Liz s’exprimer en sa langue maternelle! Cela m’a fait du bien!

[@WeAreManEnough]

Merci! Nous sommes tellement content que ça vous ait plu!

[@GretchenHewitt]

I recently learned the story of Beowulf, who is known for his three strong fights with monsters and leading major battles. The part of the story I love the most is that he as a King was a kind benevolent leader with peace in the land for many years. I was so happy to see that in this famous ancient story! I think letting go of what felt like one's core to who they were can be hard. (VERY hard) and Georges speaks so well to preparing for a rich life, and flexibility when an era ends. And, regarding his holding in the tears at his grandmother's grave, I look forward to the times when men can feel the love and heartswell when they express thrir truth in those moments.

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thank you for that great allegory, Gretchen! We look forward to that day too, and also appreciate him bringing his honest experience as he works through his own way of moving through these challenging times.

[@ginoambroise6559]

He's been so honest and truthful i love him.

[@WeAreManEnough]

He really brought himself in an honest, full way. So grateful to him for this conversation.

[@vanhoudtshoorn]

THANK YOU for this honest, authentic, sincere conversation from both sides🔥❤🌟. I learn so much from these conversations and always look forward to the next one🤗❤

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thank you for learning with us. It's an ongoing journey.

[@ofardo8046]

Great episode once again!!

[@WeAreManEnough]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@CalebWilliamsOfficial]

Loved this episode

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thanks for listening in!

[@SpicyChickenSandwich128]

YALL GOT GSP WOOOOW. I saw the thumbnail was like “Yo that looks like GSP” and didn’t believe it.

[@WeAreManEnough]

That's how we felt! We hope you enjoyed the episode. Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

[@suzettephinn7829]

I'm a fan now, kinda late but hey. Great episode 👏.

[@WeAreManEnough]

Don't worry! Jamey was too, lol. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for joining in.

[@000wanderlust]

And I do agree that GSP didn't go as deep as he could've. Because a lot of things he's said he's said in other interviews. I don't think he's comfortable with getting too deep into his personal life which is totally understandable. But much respect to him for coming on this show and opening up!

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thank you for your feedback and understanding of GSP. He is a private person, understandably, and we are honored that he was willing to share in a way that felt comfortable and true to him.

[@ronsparkman4913]

Question: How does one submit listener questions?

[@WeAreManEnough]

Hi Ron, you're always welcome to post them here or email us at [e-mail] Sometimes we do a call for questions on our @wearemanenough Instagram. We haven't done that for a while, though.

[@shahrukhbhuiyan1225]

Is GSP impressed by your performance?

[@vlaf9]

This makes me think I would love to see Terry Crewes on your show. Im sure he has a lot of « masculin experience » to share

[@WeAreManEnough]

We love him! He was on the original Man Enough show back in the day (link below) and we have him on the list for the podcast as soon as we can work it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ6rnpR-grabncU

[@vlaf9]

Merci beaucoup!

[@WeAreManEnough]

@@vlaf9 de rien!

[@stephendass6835]

enjoyed the podcast in general, but there were definitely moments where justin was not an attentive listener. Much of his "challenges" to Georges missed the context of what Georges was saying.

[@WeAreManEnough]

Thanks for your feedback. We're all works in progress. Hope you'll check out some other episodes too, as each is different.

[@jackr3311]

No offence but host didn't listen carefully what George said according to context and giving advice him irrespective of already answer them earlier. especially the last one school vs heart.

[@ronsparkman4913]

Wait, wait! We don't even get captions for the first part of the conversation in French? 😂

[@Caldwellal-Sherbrooki]

Liz: I'm also a Montrealer, so i'll say your name Georges St-Pierre the PROPER way. GSP: Oh yes, wow! I was not expecting that! I was really not expecting that. Liz: So you stil live in Montreal? GSP: I live just next to Montreal, on the South shore. Liz: Cool that still counts as Montreal.

[@ronsparkman4913]

@@Caldwellal-Sherbrooki thank you! That was awesome of you.

[@Caldwellal-Sherbrooki]

@@ronsparkman4913 No problem my friend!

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

This podcast is amazing. I am gay. I love Liz like crazy. In the next rebirth I want to marry her.

[@WeAreManEnough]

Don't we all? :)

[@claycordova3358]

Gsp comeback and show Usman who the king is

[@sageagbonkhese4091]

Mma epitimizes manhood? Wtf

[@WeAreManEnough]

We don't believe that MMA epitomizes manhood. We welcome all perspectives to our conversations, as it helps us all explore masculinity and gender equality together. We thought it was beautiful to hear how Georges is evolving beyond his fighting persona.

[@user-nd4xz2hj5z]

It does.