I Learned To Fight From Monks... | Ellie Dempster | DSH #1981

Ellie comes on Digital Social Hour before Power Slap weekend and this one goes way deeper than just fighting. She talks about moving from Thailand to America, fighting Muay Thai overseas, accidentally knocking out a girl on her 16th birthday, and what it actually feels like to step into Power Slap knowing one clean shot can end everything. But the real story is bigger than combat. Ellie opens up about living in Thailand for nearly a decade, working with children rescued from trafficking, raising money for orphanages, learning discipline from monks, and eventually realizing that fighting gave her a bigger platform to help more kids. From knockouts and weight cuts to culture shock, crypto, Vechain, charity work, and chasing the first women’s Power Slap championship belt, this episode is raw, funny, emotional, and surprisingly inspiring. Watch until the end. CHAPTERS 0:00 Knocking Out a 16-Year-Old 0:29 Ellie Joins the Show Before Power Slap 1:11 Muay Thai, Slap Fighting, and Knockouts 4:11 Fighting in Thailand Gets Wild 7:50 Working With Trafficking Survivors 11:21 The Orphanage That Changed Her Life 13:17 Monks, Discipline, and Culture Shock 19:06 Calling Out Paige VanZant 23:00 Slap Technique, Fight Records, and Mindset 31:01 Crypto, Vechain, Charity, and What’s Next WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🥊 What it actually feels like to compete in Power Slap 😳 How Ellie accidentally knocked out a 16-year-old in Thailand 🇹🇭 Why fighting in Thailand is completely different from fighting in America 🙏 How working with rescued children changed her life 🧠 What monks taught her about mindfulness, discipline, and fighting calm 🔥 Why Ellie wants Paige VanZant for the women’s Power Slap belt 💪 How she cut over 20 pounds in three weeks for a fight 👊 Why she says she doesn’t fight for herself anymore 💰 How her fights helped raise thousands for charity 🚀 What Vechain is building in crypto, sustainability, and real-world utility 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 💼 SPONSORS CHIME: chime.com/DSH GO HIGHLEVEL: https://www.gohighlevel.com/digitalsocialhour 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST Ellie Dempster: https://www.instagram.com/elliedempst/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. SEO KEYWORDS Ellie Dempster, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, Ellie fighter, Power Slap women’s championship, Paige VanZant Power Slap, Muay Thai fighter, Thailand fighting, slap fighting, women’s combat sports, Power Slap knockouts, Dana White Power Slap, Vechain, Vechain crypto, crypto sponsorship, Thailand orphanage, fighter interview, combat sports podcast, Digital Social Hour podcast, female fighter, Muay Thai Thailand, Karate Combat, UFC PI, combat sports mindset Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/ Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.