by Danielle Tighe

I’m a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt fighter and grappler, representing Elements, the most successful Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts (MMA) academy in the South of England. But seven years ago, my life looked very different.

Back then, I wasn’t the confident fighter I am today. I was lacking self-belief and had no idea what I was capable of. I’d walk past this new MMA gym that had opened at the end of my road, glancing through the windows, curious but too nervous to step inside.

One day, I decided to stop walking past and walked in instead. That decision changed my life. Jiu-Jitsu ignited a passion I never knew I had. It opened doors I didn’t even realise existed and gave me a purpose.

Fast forward a few years and my life is built around discipline, training and competing at the highest level. But that intensity comes with its own challenges and for me, one of the hardest has been dealing with constant headaches and mental fog.

If you’d told me four years ago that mushrooms could make a difference, I would have laughed. Back then, I associated mushrooms with witches picking fungi in the woods – it all sounded like black magic to me. But now? I understand and appreciate functional mushrooms, and the difference they’ve made in my life is undeniable.

I’ve been using a mushroom supplement called Daily Clarity+ for quite a while now and the results have been incredible. My mind feels sharper, my headaches – which used to be a constant source of frustration – have eased significantly and I feel like I’m “awake” again.

Every morning, before my first cup of tea, I take a few drops of the extract straight under my tongue. I used to be put off by the taste but now I don’t even notice it – it’s just part of my routine. It’s made a real difference, especially when I’m fasting as part of my training regime, giving me the clarity and focus I need to hit the mats with full intensity, even on an empty stomach.

For me, discipline is about carrying on when things are tough, picking yourself up and persevering no matter what. Daily Clarity+ has become a part of that. The supplement doesn’t just help with my headaches and alertness — it supports the clarity and drive I need to keep going through those hard moments to achieve my goals.