PandaStrongPodcast: Recent Episodes
Stephanie Strugar
Interviewing the π world's strongest alpha female strength athletes to inspire and empower all ages, abilities, and genders to compete in strength sports.
Featuring @winewarriortammy π² on IG
Winery π· owner, ninja π₯· warrior, climber, mom π© and amateur πΊπΈ strongwoman.
On this episode we discuss our monthly theme: (Keeping Fit While Making Reasonable Seasonal Changes):
β Training tips for moms with young kids
β Training when Injured
β How to train like a ninja
β How to incorporate grip Training to improve over-all strength
β Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood
& more!
TUNE IN on Google/ Apple/ Spotify Podcasts ----- π PANDASTRONG
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π¨ NEW Podcast Guest @dr.joanna.taylor π¨
We are excited to have @dr.joanna.taylor on our podcast. We discuss:
β How women can find their purpose in owning a transformative business
β What strength athletes can do to improve mobility and prevent repetitive use Injuries
β Which of her innovative therapy techniques she recommends to strength athletes
Yours truly @grandmawholifts and @jenn.tibbenham @thickstephanie had a great time getting to know the lovely and professional Joanna.
Tune in on Spotify + Apple π+ or Google Podcasts or on our YT channel for the full experience π πͺ
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π¨ Yassss she is that b$tch!
We interview the @cat_fitpt - π¨π¦ CATHERINE SWAIL , and she puts some much needed wind in our sails β΅ π
She's a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach from Ontario π¨π¦
On this episode we discuss...
β How to work adaptive body work exercises into your workout regimine to bounce back from Injuries
β How to set realistic fitness goals over the summer for a balanced training plan
βOvercoming disorded eating with proper nutrition plans
βHow to incorporate mobility workouts in your regimine to increase strength
& much more!
TUNE IN π on Apple/Spotify/Google Podcasts
Find her at www.catherineptfitness.com
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π¨ You do not want to miss this!
We get more REAL, RAW, SASSY, & SAUCY than we have ever before as @grandmawholifts and @pandastrong_tm interview @sunshineaerialfitness and discuss ....
β Modern approaches to strength training to improve men's & women's sexuality and sexual expression for health
β Benefits of pole fitness and aierel fitness training for improved grip strength & compound strength
βEverything taboo about gender expression and identity in pole fitness
β Tips to get started in strength training through pole and airiel arts
She's a mom, international pole artist and Educator - Owner of SUNSHINE AERIAL FITNESS in Kemptville, Ontario π¨π¦ π
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π¨ TUNE IN tomorrow π π 4PM CST as we interview @lisaflandersphysio co-founder of @bloomhealthottawa as we discuss all things PELVIC FLOOR + CORE health in relation to STRENGTH TRAINING.
Lisa's Innovative π‘ approach to building muscles to develop total body strength & wellness at all fitness levels and ages πͺ is sure to impress!
Listen in π to get the scoop in accordance with this month's theme: SUMMER STRENGTH
Find us on: GOOGLE , Spotify, & Apple Podcasts. Or watch the full experience on YouTube.
Brought to you by our co-host: @grandmawholifts
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π¨ Tune in today if you missed yesterday's show....
Our two new co-hosts @jenn.tibbenham and @grandmawholifts make their debut
On this episode we discuss how to overcome challenges when it comes to training as a parent and/or multi-sport Masters Athlete.
Our new dynamic is hilarious yet wildly educational. Three women fitness trainers 100% dedicated to providing you with sports training, competition and lifestyle tips as we work to grow the strength sports community locally and internationally.
Stay tuned as we highlight the greatest athletes of all ages and genders across the world with our new weekly episodes!
Watch on our YouTube channel, Spotify or Apple/ Google Podcasts
We interview one of our Elite πΌ PANDA πͺ STRONG Sponsored Athletes Desiree Deis from π¨π¦ Canada. She is a Bodybuilder, MW Strongwoman, and Pilates Instructor at LEAD Fitness.
π¨ NEW PODCAST π GUEST π¨
We are incredibly excited to announce our new guest Mya Williams π
She is a 75kg Junior Powerlifting and Middleweight Strongwoman
Her recent awards include:
3rd Place Indiana Muscle March 2019
3rd Place Illinois Strongest July 2019
1st Place/Broke 4 state records IL State Championships March 2021
1st Place Battle of the Rhinos November 2021
1st Place/Broke 4 State Records Raw Power Challenge December 2021
I have broken 8 state records in the squat, bench, deadlift, and total. I will be heading to USAPL Junior Nationals in 2023.
As a college softball athlete on the Junior National Softball Team she traveled year round across the country to compete. When she tore her rotator cuff and labrum due to overuse and chronic malnutrition, I ended her career. It was a long and rough recovery- depression and the worsening of a pre-existing eating disorder.
She championed her pain β€οΈ and began competing in Strongman and opened a Strength Sports gym @stoneandsteelathletics Steel Athletics. Alongside owning the gym and coaching athletes, I am a Public Health Director at a local non-profit.
Now she encourages people I can to start lifting for fun and strength as opposed to trying to make themselves smaller.
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We are stoked to have @karleyfrancisfitness π¨π¦ Canadian Powerlifter & Coach on our show this February on the 27th (sun) @4pm CST.
This woman is truly amazing and her story is more than inspiring. β€ She will discuss how becoming a powerlifter saved her life and how she uses her pain and massive wins to inspire all the athletes she coaches....
Not only is she a Personal Trainer but her win history includes GPC Nationals 2021 1st place in 67.5kg at 60.3kg body weight.
She isCurrently prepping for CPL Provincials in Alberta in April
We will talk tips of how to overcome challenges and pain/ planning for muscle recovery and the ups & downs of life.
WHY? because YOU were meant to win!
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ββNEW GUESTββ
Join us on Feb.27th 2022 at 4pm CST as we interview the stunning @strongsmacks31 π
With a name like that I'm expecting a smack down at some point π πΌ
In our own strongman wrestling league π
She is a PRO Strongwoman from the π¬π§ Her accomplishments include:
Won Midlands England's qualifiers
β 1st place Sept 2020
Englands strongest woman 4th place
β Log and deadlift challenge (fit xpo) july 2021 2nd place
β Englands strongest woman August 2021 2nd place
β Queen of the north 1st place August 2021
β Britain's strongest woman 3rd place September 2021
βArnolds log and deadlift comp October 2021
β Official strongman games November 2021 14th strongest in the world
πΌ π We will be discussing. ......HOW TO TRAINING USING INNOVATIVE & CLASSIC STRENGTH TRAINING TECHNIQUES
We're excited to have @twoodstraining on our show on Feb.6.2022 at 4pm CST to discuss;
HOW TO USE MODERN SPORT CONDITIONING to MAXIMIZE WORKOUT EFFICIENCY FOR EXPLOSIVE RESULTS. π₯
As an entrepreneur who empowers people through sport conditioning she will guide us through to help you discover explosive power & πͺ strength π
Taylor is the Strength and Skills Development Coach at On Ice Performance Centre and Hammer Strength Performance and is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Sport and Fitness Psychology and Setanta College.
Competition and Win History
2021 Online Total - 1st U64, 6th overall
2021 Ontario Strongman Provincial, U64 - 1st
2021 Autumn Fest - Weightlifting, U71 - 3rd
2021 Strongman Nationals, U64 - 1st
2021 Official Strongman Games, U73 - participation
Let's get it!
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Want to learn how to get sponsored by the big boys & girls in the yard? We are gifting two prize packages to thank you for 1 year of support of our brand.
We want a more professional community for everyone and for great athletes to get the support they deserve.
Sponsorship is grey water π§ π³ with alot of sharks π¦ in it. To swim with the sharks you need to think & live like a shark. So how π€ does an athlete get, and maintain the Sponsorships of their dreams?
Well, we're giving away two of our listeners @ashleyjuge owner of @muscle.pirate the gift of her
βββ GET SPONSORED PROGRAM
What's in the pkg?
With the Sponsorship Secrets Program, you'll get:
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The Sponsorship Secrets guide for athletes, which details everything that sponsors wish* you knew and destroys the myths and misconceptions about what sponsorships are and what they are not.
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The 3 Things Sponsors Look For On Your Social Media so that you can create a powerful and impactful social media presence that is not only interesting to your audience but that is also eye-catching and value-packed for potential brand partnerships.
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The Identifying Your Big Three Guide & Worksheet so that you can begin creating your personal brand and build massive confidence in exactly what you have to offer to big-money sponsors.
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The Identifying Ideal Potential Sponsors Guide & Worksheet so that you can more easily recognize brands and companies that match your personal and financial goals.
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Expert insight on how to deal with rejection so that you can learn from those situations and come back stronger and more impactful than ever before.
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How To Approach Potential Sponsors which will teach you the #1 most important piece of information that more than 90% of athletes completely forget to include in their sponsorship proposals - and that will absolutely determine whether or not a company agrees to partner with you! & more
I have personally undergone this training and it's changed me as a sponsor for the better β€
To win answer the question asked on the interview of Ashley this Sunday below β¬ Draw will be Wed 26th winner contacted by DM
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We proudly present Season 2's premiere episode where we interview the incredible Paige Allert. She is a former Crossfitter, current 58kg Olympic Weightlifter and Holistic Nutrition Coach. After conquering the battle of dieting as a dancer for aesthetics she has dedicated herself to empowering women through nutrition coaching. Her mission is to help women discover their beauty through barbells to develop a healthy relationship with food to create a positive self image and self love.
She is training for 2022 Nationals. On this episode we will be discussing: MASTERING THE BASICS OF BARBELLS & NUTRITION TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY, MAINTAINABLE NEW YEAR NEW YOU PLAN.
On today's show we interview the incredible Canadian π¨π¦ Amateur Strongman athlete Angie Houle from Whitefish Lake Reserve Band #128 in Treaty 6 Territory. Shes a wife of 19 years and a mom of 4. Going back to her roots as a farm girl who hunted, hauled wood and meat, she used the sport of Strongman to conquer post partum depression. Tune in as she shares her story of how an old tractor tire helped her regain her self confidence and identity back.
On this episode we interview Alberta's Strongest Amateur HW 2020, and Canadas 2nd Strongest Amateur HW Woman 2019, and Alberta's Strongest Viking 2021. She is also a record holder in - Canada block press record (Open weight class) and she has Squat, bench and deadlift provincial records (90+ weight class, WRP).
Listen in as we discuss our monthly theme of: ANALYZING & ADJUSTING YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE NEW YEAR πͺ π
On this episode we interview Gabrielle B. from the πΊπΈ USA. She is a staff Sargent fron Austria π¦πΉ. Her accomplishments in the military are outstanding, and her awards include the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Driver's/Mechanic Badge, Basic Recruiter Badge, 10 Army Achievement Medals, and three Army Commendation Medals.
In February 2019, Burgholzer tried out for the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team and has served in the position of the only female Strongman competitor from August 2019 until now.
In November 2019, she took 1st place at USS Roman & Roman Tampa Bay Strongman competition and in March 2020 she made it to finals and placed 4th at the Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championship. Staff Sgt. Burgholzer earned and currently holds the title of "America's Strongest Woman" in the middleweight division since November 2020. She is also a former World Record holder for the Mouserblock Overhead Press for the Women's Middleweight division, which she set in January 2021. Staff Sgt. Burgholzer took 1st place at the Space City Strongest Man and Woman 2 in March 2021, qualifying her for Strongman Corporations Nationals as a Heavyweight competitor. She also took 1st place at the Iron Warrior Women's Pro/Am in May 2021 in Indiana.
We will be discussing this month's theme of: STAYING FIT OVER THE HOLIDAYS- Strength Hacks πͺ
Today we interview the incredible Maria K. A Masters StrongWoman and Mom of 3 boys. She's an empowered domestic abuse survivor, and car crash survivor winning the war against depression through athletism. Shes a Personal Trainer from the UK π¬π§ Tune is as we discuss STAYING FIT OVER THE HOLIDAYS- Strength Hacks πͺ πan
We interview one of Alberta, Canada's Strongest Women and a Powerlifter. Megan Bain is a mom of one boy. She's the owner of Grace and Grit Wellness. Tune in as we discuss: KEEPING FIT HACKS for the WINTER & HOLIDAY SEASON.
FULL VIDEO EXPERIENCE HERE: https://youtu.be/bGm1_icQZ7o
We interview this awesome mom and daughter team of StrongWomen competitors from Prodigy Fitness in Niagara Falls π¨π¦. Learn how this duo is taking on the sport of Strongman to empower and influence young women today
We interview Sandra Bradley from Germany. She is Germanys π©πͺ Strongest Woman! Tune in as we discuss : KEEPING FIT HACKS for the WINTER SEASON She's a strength coach and owner of SB STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE
We interview Masters Athlete Kikki, 6x Norways Strongest Woman. She's the world record holder for truck pull, and has the Norwegian atlas stone record of 139kg. She is the Owner of a Strongman Gym and a competition promoter. She has pulled Viking ships, trains and tractors too! Which she is planning to set a world record in soon.
I am honestly so excited to interview @loulou_fit_70 a Canadian strongman athlete & body builder from Saskatchewan. Shes a former cross fitter and powerlifter who has also competed in Grip Sport. She is the co-owner of Barbarian Strength.
As a Masters Athlete not only is she inspirational but a totally kind, rad woman. Today we discuss: ANALYZING YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM TO CREATE AN OFF-SEASON TRAINING PROGRAM
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Tune in for another episode of our International Road Trip Series as we interview the incredible Nancy Johnson a Pro StrongWoman Middle-Weight and Powerlifting competitor from USA πΊπΈ. Shes currently pursuing her Kiniesology degree and holds the State record for Axle Overhead Clean&Press and Deadlift in North Carolina.
She will be discussing BALANCING TRAINING & SUMMER FUN. While teaching us how to set records;)
We interview Pro StrongWoman Heavy Weight Cori Butler πΊπΈπ. Shes a mom of two with previous competition experience as a Crossfit athlete. She holds the Strongman Corporation record for the heaviest axle clean and press for 250lbs. She is a hockey mom, and runs her own business as a Marketing Consultant specializing in SEO Optomization. In addition shes a Dry Hockey Youth Coach.
Tune in as she discusses our theme: Balancing Training & SUMMER FUN.
We Interview Ashlie Whiteley the Owner of Uplift Strength and Fitness in Meredian,Ohio. Shes a StrongWoman and Scottish Heavy Games Athlete. Shes a Strength Coach and mom of 2 girls who's a body positive athlete who has a passion for empowering women.
Pretty damn excited to announce our 2nd International Guest from the πΊπΈπ @chonkyandstrong .
She's gonna be giving us her tips on how to get competition ready and avoid 3 weeks out training pitfalls and Injuries.
Her Pro Strongman record speaks for itself! You don't want to miss this!
We are stoked to invite our 1st International Guest, here to give Pro Tips to aspiring Pro Athletes interested in upping their game to International. Learn about her incredible online mind training program for female strength athletes.
Personal Athlete Bio:
Hannah "The Destroyer" Jennings is a Strongman and Powerlifting competitor. WV State LW Strongman Champion, USAPL Certified Referee, and has multiple state records & holds the world record in the Mouser Block Press (lightweight category). She has competed at state and world levels. She is also the first woman to bend a hammer (feats of strength).
List of Accomplishments:
Ranked Top 25 Strongest LW women in the world 2020
Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championship Qualifier (2018, 2019, 2020)
First woman to bend a hammer (feat of strength)
World Record Mouser Block Press (lightweight class)
On June 6th we interview @april.hutchinson the (Unofficial) Canadian Squat Record and World Record Holder for Deadlift in M1 84kg+ Class. April is from London, Ontario. Shes an all-around athlete and also grateful recovering alcoholic. She talks about her amazing mind & body transformation in just 16months from recovery to smashing power lifting records. Power lifting has literally helped save her life.
She recently won 1st in WPC Canada Powerlifting Deadlift Competition!
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We interview one of π¨π¦ π Top Strongman Athletes Taunia Stevens who has been competing in the sport for 6 years. Shes from Regina, and is a sponsored athlete with Cerebus Strength Canada. She is a gold winning athlete in the sport of Powerlifting in which she has been competing for 8 years. In addition shes a Red Seal Chef who enjoys ice fishing and breaking it down on the dance floor. Plus she's a personal trainer so she's busy kicking other peoples buttons too π
She is a PRO Strongman from Quebec City. She's a MW,but because she enjoys an insane challenge beating the odds she has been competing as a HW and winning!
She recently won CAASSA.
She has qualified to compete in the Arnold's, the Static Monster Finals, and Official Strongman Games!! She's a Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor who lost significant weight when she started training for strongman in 2015.
Interviewing Canada's Top Female Amateur to Pro Strength Athletes.
I am delighted to welcome @jacked__jackie to our show! The force is mighty with this one ;)
She's a Pro Strongman from Saskatoon with 6 years of competition experience under her belt ;) She graduated from college in Kiniesology with major in Sports & Excercise Studies. In university she competed for 3 years in Ultimate Frisbee on the Regional Team with U of S. She has placed 6th in Strongest Woman in the World in 2019, and placed 1st in Nationals in 2020.
She is a strength coach currently teaching strongman classes 3x per week at @risestrengthlab
Tune in on April 4th at 4pm to hear her incredible, inspiring story β€ π π π
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Interviewing Canada's Top Female Strength Athletes.
Tonight we interview Tracey Halladay. A strongman athlete from Regina Beach, Saskatchewan π¨π¦. She is a rep for True North Nutrition, SBD Canada, and Mettle PTC. In addition shes the Co-Owner of Mettle Gym and the ClassicStrongmanCompetition of Canada. She placed 1st in War of The West in 2019, and won several other competitions since she began competing in 2015. She won Canada's Strongest Woman 2018. Her 12 year old daughter also competes in Olympic Lifting.
Interviewing Canada's Top Strength Athletes.
I am personally beyond thrilled to have one of my favorite lifters @soucooksand_lifts appear as a guest speaker on our March.7th show. She is the inspiration that drove me to want to start competing in Strongman.
She hails from Yellowknife where she is a Personal Trainer for @anytimefitnessyk . On her very 1st Powerlifting competition in 2020 she got a Gold Medal and won π Best Overall Lifter as a HW! She also plays softball, volleyball and basketball! Shes an all-around athlete and owner of One Of Thai Food Truck. Coming close to 40 and she's fitasfuck and the nicest person you'd ever meet!
Interviewing Canada's Top female Strength Athletes. On this episode we interview Alyssa Anderson.
We are super excited to announce Alyssa Anderson to our show! She is a 5x Alberta's Middle Weight Strongest Woman. Not only that, but ages also an incredible powerlifter, wrestler and grip sport competitor. Her IG videos inspire us and were lucky to hear her story PandaStrong.Podcast
Interviewing Canada's Top Female Strength Athletes.
The one, the only, @sambelliveauu will be joining us on Feb.7th to discuss how to keep committed to your new years resolutions in health and fitness for strength sports.
She has won 2nd in Arnold's and has international pro status in Strongman. She is currently Canada's 2nd Strongest Woman, MW Amateur record holder of LW, Canadian CDB record holder at 163, and holds many more. Shes a former powerlifter and current owner of a strength training gym with @maximumstrengthperformance
. Shes heading to Georgia this year to attempt the world record attempt in CBD.
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e is a Pro Strongman from Calgary Alberta, MAS Wrestler, and Certified Massage Therapist with her company FirefromWithin. She is dedicated to growing these sports locally and internationally and desires to see more kids and women of all ages competing in them. Her unique story and desire to break stereotypes of what a strongman looks like and who they can be has made her an inspiration to her followers, family, and community. Follow her on IG: @bdeezylemonsqueezy & @firefromwithinmassage Get her merchandise at: https://misfitsp.com/athletes Stay tuned for our AskthePandaSegment on Facebook LIVE Jan.31st at 4pm where you can ask her and Hilda Siegel questions here: https://fb.me/e/54tvBqB3F
Interview with Hilda Siegel. A retired body builder, current power lifter and pole dancer. She is a personal trainer located at Anytime Fitness in Canada.