3 Peaks Strong: Recent Episodes

Mel Smith

Welcome to the 3 Peaks Strong Podcast Join us as we journey connecting the mind, body & spirit, in our community, & beyond.

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Do you surround yourself with others who sharpen you? Or do the words and actions of others cause you to doubt your passions, dreams, or goals? If our belief in ourself is stronger than the doubt that may come from others who may not be looking at your best interest, we can handle the negative that may come our way!

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Have you ever thought about how your mood, words, and actions affect others? Whether it's in relationships, family, kids, business, remembering how our actions and habits can affect not only us, but those around us. What we do in this moment, in this life, how we react and proceed forward in life leaves a legacy positive or negative. How do YOU want to be remembered?

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Are you tired of not moving forward? Wonder why you don't seem to be able to take that next step on something you had vision for? On today's episode of 3 Peaks Strong Podcast, we dive into how we can take action toward those goals, regardless of what they are in health, relationships, life or fitness, and what the root cause of inaction is from!

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Why am I not loosing weight?? It's the question that comes up in our world every day. It's not a one size fits all situation but we have some amazing tips that can help you get on the right track and make LASTING changes!

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Dive deeper into small steps you can take right now, to make the BIGGEST impact of your life.... It all starts with what you think, and turns into what you believe, which in turn becomes your destiny! Listen to sustainable steps to bring awareness and make the necessary changes to impact your life!

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What does YOUR calendar look like? Is it packed full with work, family, chores, sports schedules?? Do you find yourself ANYWHERE on that schedule? Or do you end up being an after thought? Have a listen today as we dive deeper into the importance of prioritizing YOU!

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It's New Years... The Gyms are full, motivation is high and all is well for healthy habits and living...UNTIL... it's not! New Years Resolutions only last about 2 weeks and as soon as "LIFE" happens, so ends progress. So how does one battle that go hard and then hit the breaks mentality?

In today's podcast we tackle the "All or Nothing Mentality" and give you 3 steps to making long term changes for ANYTHING you're working on!

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Join us as we chat about the lessons we are learning during this COVID 19 Quarantine; the good and the not so good. 

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Need some tips to help you get things under control during this crazy quarantine crisis? Let's keep that extra weight and stay healthier than ever before!

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We all deal with stress differently, but a global pandemic can truly test every ounce of your being. Join us as we chat about becoming unbreakable during one of the most challenging times of your life. 

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Can what you eat really make a difference in the long term? Like when we're older?  Listen as we talk about some interesting statistics on nutrition, demographics, and disease and keeping us healthy over the long term.

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Join us in this episode as we chat about our morning routines and how they can make or break our day and productivity!

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Life happens and it isn't always pretty. Here is some perspective to how we get our bearings straight to having a more positive mindset in a crazy world! 

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Do you struggle making yourself a priority in life? Join us today as we dive in deep to give you tips on how to start making a little more focus on helping YOU be a priority!

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Today on 3 Peaks Strong Podcast show we dive in deep to talk about real problems we face in our society getting enough healthy food. Listen as we given you some easy tips to add more healthy veggies to your diet without breaking the bank.  

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Ever wonder what a Nutrition Coach does? Or how they can actually help you get where you want to be healthy wise? Join us today as we tackle some important topics in nutrition and lay out a foundation for how YOU can take that first step toward making changes nutritionally. 

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CrossFit Kids has been so much fun, for not only the youth, but our amazing Coach Melissa Irvine! Join us as we chat with her on her program, and her passion for helping our youth!

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Have you heard the saying, "You don't know where your going unless you know where you've come?" Or something like that? Today on 3 Peaks Strong we reflect back on 2019, the good and the not so good so we can plan ahead for the new year just around the corner. Join us to learn some valuable tips as we reflect on our own journey's. 

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Do you know your why for doing things? Like why you workout, why you want to be healthy, or why you push through? We all have struggles and stuff that comes up that can sway us from reaching our goals. But without a why that junk can stop us in our tracks. Listen as we talk about some hard truths on "DOING IT ANYWAY", no matter what tries to stop you!

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Whether it's a traditional gym, cycle studio, or a CrossFit facility, we dive in deep to chat about what keeps people from joining a gym? 

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We get real, and transparent sharing some aspects of our journey. Join us as we share our biggest struggles in CrossFit. 

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Do you struggle to  set limits for yourself? Join us as we chat about limits, how to set them, and when!

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Ready for some truth bombs? In this episode, Coach Mel & Coach Nina dig into what truly happens if you FAIL? Take a listen!

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Are you getting everything you want done? Do you find yourself saying, "I just don't have time for..." Join us as we talk about time and how to balance and manage it. 

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It's Fall and we've got so many things going on at 3 Peaks! Join Coach Mel & Coach Nina as we chat about what's going on this Fall at 3 Peaks!

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Ever wonder if you should or shouldn't eat before a workout? Or maybe what you should eat after?  Helpful tips to help you stay energized before during and after your workouts. 

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Ever wonder what a "student athlete of the month" is? Or what we think about when choosing one? Take a listen as we go through our thought process in highlighting our athletes.

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In need of some tips for how to handle traveling? Whether it's business or fun, our 3 Peaks Strong Podcast this week gives you some useful ideas from mobility, nutrition, and exercise, to help you come back from your trip feeling so much better!

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Progress is the name of the game and our September Pull-up Challenge is all about that! Hear more about it! We all have to start somewhere and are a work in progress! Let's get intentional!

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Registration for our Fall Back to Nutrition Challenge is almost live and we wanted to share some super helpful tips to encourage you on your nutrition journey. This challenge will be the Spark that starts momentum...if you'll let it. 

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So you wanna make strides forward? Need help with something technique based? Need to build a better basis of strength so you can reach goals? Personal Training is a great place to work on YOUR individual needs and goals to help you have a better rate of success long term. 

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How do you know if you are overdoing it? What's the difference between "overtraining" "overreaching" and "overdoing it"? What steps do we take if we are overdoing it and how to keep moving forward in all aspects of life. 

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Are goals really needed? And how do we make "SMART" goals that will actually help us make progress forward in all aspects of life?

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We love simple, doable foods that fit our budget and our taste buds. Learn some of our grocery store top picks and how they can help you in your nutrition!

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Why do you work out? It's a solid question that each of us have our own answers for. Unfortunately sometimes we don't take time to really think about our why. We base our reasons on why we work out on what society, past behavior or negative old mindsets have taught us or deem favorable. Join us as we dig deep into the WHY of working out and how it can truly impact your long term health. 

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It's not just a number or another personality test. It's actually a tool that we can use to look in a little deeper and learn more about ourselves, how we relate to others,  or how we don't. Being aware is key toward growth in any area of our lives and today we talk about some basic concepts to get a feel of what the Enneagram truly is, not just what we "think" it is. Mind, Body, Spirit, we're all about helping the whole person become more whole and grow toward their full potential. 

Show Notes:

Here are some links to some great resources Melanie discussed today to give you a starting point toward learning more. 

Enneagram Institute - Descriptions

Sleeping at Last Podcast

Enneagram Test

The Enneagram Journey Podcast

Typology Podcast - Ian Cron

Road Back to You - Book  & Link to Podcast

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Coach Nina & Mel break down what it means to listen to your body in fitness.  So many things add to our overall well-being and livelihood whether it's our nutrition, sleep, stress, mobility, hydration and even rest, our bodies are amazing vessels and we need to pay careful attention to them if we are thinking about the longevity. 

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There is so much information out there about nutrition how to's, quick fixes, and big promises. Today we address some common myths and give some grounded feedback on how to approach nutrition to make lasting change that helps you meet your long term objective. 

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Growth comes when we leave our comfort zone.  It only takes making the first step to try. Learn more on how to get "comfortable" with being "uncomfortable"

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Everyone talks about balance, and the struggle in finding it. However, maybe there is a way to "create" balance in your life that can become more impacting on other aspects of life, mind, body & spirit. Join us as we chat through the struggle of balance and where creativity plays a vital role in our lives. 

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You have questions? We have answers! Whether they are pertaining to us as individuals or personal opinions on an array of subjects. We dive in to some awesome questions to help you get to know a little more about us and what we think, as well as give you helpful suggestions!

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Comparison is the thief of true joy. Join us as we discuss real life comparison issues and how to regain focus back. to help you succeed. Whether it's a workout, nutrition, relationships, appearances, comparison is all around us. We have some tips to help you focus on you!

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Hear some real thoughts on how Nutrition has played a huge role in how we feel and are able to embrace life.

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How to keep your priorities and goals in check during summertime! Don’t let all your hard work go out the window just because the sun shines.

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She loves miniature things, and LOVES to help people reach their goals! Join us as we learn more about Coach Nina's fitness journey!

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Join us as we get the recap of Coach Nina's journey to the Spartan Beast in Montana! Hear her struggles, challenges, and how she had a life changing experience with her body, but more importantly her mind.  

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Meet Owner and Coach, Mel Smith and hear her story & background in fitness. Hear her heart on why she chose CrossFit and where her passion started. The Journey of MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT begins. 

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Learn about our "April experiment"! Why we did it, what we learned, and how YOU can benefit from changing your mindset when it comes to this 5 letter word that's gotten such a bad wrap. Whether you are a crossfitter, runner, lift weights, or just walk to get your exercise, this mindset can help you big time!

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1 loves coffee, the other miniature ponies! 2 Coaches with a passion to see others succeed, change lives, and help our community! What happens when you decide to start a Podcast? Lots of laughter, transparency, and some cool vision for where we want to see this podcast go.