Building a community where you can work on personal growth, be your genuine self, and thrive in what you do best is what we all need. We need people that will push us to our limit and influence us to become better, stronger, and wiser.  Actor, stuntman, former professional MMA fighter, and entrepreneur Tait Fletcher joins Mary in a vulnerable and genuine conversation about growth and healing. Tait Fletcher is known for his roles in movies and TV shows, including appearances in "Breaking Bad," "John Wick," and "The Mandalorian."  They kick things off by diving into the quest to understand Mary’s pain and illness, a journey that became the catalyst for significant transformation. They also explore the importance of doing what you love and building on those passions, navigating the complex emotions of always feeling like the 'big kid,' and the profound sense of disconnection from life.The narrative takes a poignant turn as we address the weight of suicidal thoughts and the crucial act of reaching out to those in need. From the evolution of communities to the film industry's wild twists, the two dive deep into the mysteries of our bodies, the slow road of growth, and the positive impact one can have on their community.This conversation is a tale of resilience, revelation, and the unwavering pursuit of well-being.  It's a reminder that growth is a journey, and sometimes, all we need to do is keep trying.What We Discussed:00:00 Intro00:36 Figuring out why I was sick and in pain09:27 Do what you love and build on that13:08 Are you always the big kid?14:37 The feeling that you’ve dislocated from life17:06 Overcoming suicidal thoughts, guilt, and reaching out to someone who’s struggling22:43 Who is Tait Fletcher?27:11 Dog Brothers, stick fighting, and martial arts30:10 Built to be strong, tough, and tenacious32:39 Community is built and defined differently before 34:25 From mixed martial arts to building a space to train athletes43:59 Meeting a Ukrainian mobster and getting introduced to Carl45:28 Filming at a defunct prison in Santa Fe, getting opportunities in other films54:07 Pharmaceutical companies are trying to kill us56:09 Nutrition is a tool to control your life58:06 We don’t anything about what formulates our body01:00:38 Putting attention into something that you want to focus on01:03:14 Getting a concussion during a match01:05:37 Ignored symptoms, continued training, health neglect01:12:40 Can head concussions cause other health problems?01:17:36 Growth is not a light switch, it’s like a slow road01:19:33 The film business is wild01:22:43 Logan’s positive effect on his community01:26:49 You just need to keep trying    01:32:09 How to find Tait onlineFollow Tait Fletcher:https://www.instagram.com/taitfletcher/https://www.youtube.com/c/TaitFletcherhttps://www.facebook.com/tait.fletcher/Follow Mary Shenouda:https://www.instagram.com/paleochefhttps://paleochef.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryshenouda/https://www.tiktok.com/@paleochef