Conversations with Claire: Recent Episodes
Claire Bays
Welcome to Conversations with Claire! I am your host, Claire Bays. I am a Content Creator, Crossfit L2 Trainer, Nutrition Advisor and Sober Alcoholic. I created this podcast to share inspiring stories of people and information I am learning in hopes that sharing our experiences will inspire us all to grow, learn and change.
Amanda Odgers is the Founder of Made for More Retreats & runs her own online coaching business. She is also the partner to Matt Johnson (see episode 95 for his account of the Run Across Texas) who ran 841 miles in less than 18 days. Amanda was the only female on the crew and had a very unique perspective as Matt's partner watching him endure all 841 miles. In this episode she references running over 200 of the miles alongside him but since totaled it up and reported that it was just over 300 miles that she accompanied him for on foot. An incredibly journey these two (and their whole crew) took on in 2024 -- all whilst she continued to run her coaching business and led a retreat immediately following the adventure.
Connect with Amanda HERE: https://www.instagram.com/amandaodgers/
Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Matt Johnson is an ultra runner, veteran and literal comedy show in human form. We sit down 5 weeks after his "Run Across Texas" which was 841 miles of running -- completed in 17 days, 9 hours and 3 minutes. This idea came to Matt 13 months prior to the run. We unpack the details of preparation as well as get a glimpse of the experiences on the road. Matt chose to complete this to raise funds for Valorfit, a nonprofit organization for veteran aid (link below). He approaches each topic with a level of vulnerability and honesty that is nothing short of inspiring... as if the feat in itself wasn't enough. Stay tuned with Matt's social media (link below) to get updates for the documentary film releasing in 2025.
Thank you Matt. It was an honor to host this conversation.
ValorFit Website: https://www.valorfit.org/
Connect with Matt HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mattjohnson__/
Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/1-1-coaching
Julia Rene is an IFBB Wellness Pro and Founder of Know Your Power. Her brand includes a podcast, coaching business, retreats, and products like her morning guided journal. She is in her twenties and has built an incredibly consistent and sizable personal brand with a TON of content coming out across platforms consistently. What started as desperation to no longer stay in the career she thought she would love has turned in to so much more today. Julia is an example of consistency over the course of time compounding in to success paired with a trust in her inner knowing of how she needs to show up and a detachment from others opinions along the way. This podcast episode should leave you feeling empowered -- just as we both hope for you.
Connect with Julia HERE: https://www.instagram.com/_juliarene/
Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Check out Julia's Brand Know Your Power HERE: https://knowyourpower.net/juliarene?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYuMSb1udimeVsPoOwxAtBkI-VJbOsTN7--7x445sAeHSp31iMKlrq6-sA_aem_Ny7AT8XiuGxZ9NS5xNg4Mg
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/1-1-coaching
Angelique's story is quite unique, filled with hardship and heartache -- followed by forgiveness, grace and joy. Angelique spent much of her young childhood with her mother and five siblings in Rwanda, Africa. She and her siblings and father survived a war in her home Country and she moved to Belgium for a few years before coming to the US for school. Angelique is a vibrant woman today who serves her community beautifully, teaches yoga and loves fashion. Her story of faith and forgiveness for her experiences is nothing short of breathtaking.
Connect with Angelique HERE: https://www.instagram.com/dalique29/ Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/1-1-coaching
Sylvie McCracken is a real estate investor, property management co. founder, author, former celebrity assistant, mother of three and a total baddie when it comes to her health journey. Sylvie went through being diagnosed with PCOS, Hashimoto's and struggles with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) through her journey in her 30's. She is now 44 and taking on Perimenopause with a beautiful attitude of "It's not about getting out of the hole anymore... I did that. It's about seeing how good I can make it. I look at each of these things as a project instead of a problem.".
In this episode we cover:
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her early career as a celebrity assistant
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having her first child as a teenager and then two more in her 20's/30's
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being incorrectly diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder
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losing 80 pounds as a result of the changes she had to make to overcome PCOS & then later SIBO
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launching her own business and becoming a founder to buy her time back - homeschooling her children and how they do it
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beginning working together (with me) two years ago at age 42 and implementing resistance training & nutrition habit shifting to go on to lose another 32 pounds during that time in a "two steps forward, one step back" fashion whilst traveling frequently, running the businesses, being a busy mom and an much more.
This episode is packed with ownership, action and inspiration. Lots of lessons to learn from Sylvie in her mindset and approach to life, as well as learning and relating to her experience.
Connect with Sylvie HERE: https://www.instagram.com/sylvie.mccracken/
Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/1-1-coaching
Katie Callaway is an coach specializing in 30-40's women's strength training & empowerment through movement. She is also originally from Oklahoma like me! In this episode we discuss:
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Katie's athletic background including her time as a Thunder Girl for NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder.
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All the versions of fitness throughout Katie's journey from marathon running to CrossFit and more.
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Katie's journey professionally over the past few years and the hardship of making a jump in to a new career field, being laid off and navigating the struggles of seeking a job.
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Katie's perspective on Nutrition and what a typical day looks like for her. - Katie's latest adventure joining Tara Laferrara (previous guest and prominent online coach) in launching her Fitness App, Broads.
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Katie's perspective on dating and friendships as a 38yr old in Austin, TX
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Claire gets a bit intense about fitness influencer advice on the internet. ...and much more!
Connect with Katie HERE: https://www.instagram.com/katiemichelle_23/ Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Join the waitlist for Katie's coaching on Broads App HERE: https://www.broads.app/
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/1-1-coaching
Fourth time guest (and my favorite human) is back again with some fresh perspective. In this episode we discuss:
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Jimmy's four months post knee surgery update - PR's he's already setting
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Work ethic partnered with a sense of urgency
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What it really looks like to take your goals seriously
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Tools for buying in on belief in your own capacity
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Consuming podcasts/books/videos for learning versus actually doing
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ideas on balancing the two
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Ideas on Exercise as Medicine
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Gratitude's
Find & Follow Jimmy HERE: https://www.instagram.com/coachjimmyhouse/ Find & Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Apply for Coaching with Claire: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/1-1-coaching/
Apply for Coaching with Jimmy: https://housestrongcoaching.com/
Kevin Schuetz is the Owner of Koda CrossFit Iron View, 2024 CrossFit Games Masters Athlete (9th), 2023 CrossFit Games Team Competitor, and many times Regionals/Semifinals individual athlete. Kevin and his team host the annual CrossFit competition Koda Iron Games in Colorado, and he is husband to the superwoman Liz Schuetz and father to two beautiful children.
In this episode we discuss:
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Kevin's origin story with CrossFit
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The struggles of early adulthood for Kevin between underwhelming career paths and struggles with lifestyle and drinking
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The pivotal moment where Kevin went all in on his health & started CrossFit
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The importance of relationships along the journey
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Setting a big goal and realizing you got everything you could have hoped for along the pursuit.
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CrossFit Affiliate ownership over the years.
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What Kevin loves about owning a gym and the struggles of ownership
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Mindset in relation to hard work and fear ...and much more.
Find Koda Iron View on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/kodaironview/
Keep up with Koda Iron Games HERE: https://www.instagram.com/kodairongames/
Keep up with Claire on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Check out Claire's online coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Dasha Agoulnik is a Registered Dietician with a Masters in Nutritional Epidemiology. She is the Founder of CorePerform Coaching, Education and Supplementation. In todays episode we:
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Dive deeper in to Claire's current experience in healing from mold exposure/illness
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Learn about Dasha's 5 Speed Pillars for Health
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Learn about Dasha's journey in research and personal health struggles
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Dasha's perspective on testing methods & healing approaches.
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Why Gut Health is so important, and how it isn't about what nutrients you're consuming -- but rather what you're absorbing. .
..and more!
Connect with Dasha on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/dashafitness/
Connect with Claire on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
CorePerform Website HERE:
https://coreperform.com/
Sign up for Coaching with Claire HERE:
https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Alex Easby is a Performance Psychology Coach and Co-Founder of Edge Performance & O.p.e.n Spaces. In this episode we explore:
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the recent O.p.e.n Spaces event & concept
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what life was like for Alex growing up
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Alex's fascination with the mind & how it relates to the body
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breaking down the pillars of daily habits, breath work and reflection as tools for life
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Alex's experiences with breath work and recommendations for practice today - why slowing down is so important ...& much more
Connect with Alex HERE: https://www.instagram.com/alex_easby/
Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Sign up for Claire's Coaching App HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Connor McDonald is a CF-L4 seminar staff at CrossFit, owner of Bar 10 CrossFit in North Austin (Georgetown), 5x Semifinals/Regionals individual competitor and husband to his beautiful & strong wife Shelbi. We discuss:
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Connors story of origin with CrossFit as a training methodology
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Connors progression as a coach and seminar staff member
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the differences in L1 & L2 Certificates and L3 & L4 Certifications
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Connor & Claire's perspectives on the differences between the sport and the methodology. What actually takes place inside of an affiliate versus what is seen on TV.
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Risk of injury
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How CrossFit differs from other training studios such as HIIT classes
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Why & How someone should try CrossFit
Follow Connor HERE: https://www.instagram.com/connor_mcdonald8/ Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Check out Bar 10 HERE: https://www.instagram.com/bar10crossfit/
Sign up for your CF L1 HERE: https://www.crossfit.com/certificate-courses/level-1
Gina Marie is the owner of Earned Not Given, her online coaching business, IFBB Bikini Pro actively competing (two weeks out in this recording) and has recently relocated to Austin, TX. We talk a lot about her experience with bodybuilding but also spend a lot of time talking about how to structure your life to be supportive to your goals and how she has shifted things in a big way in her own life which have led to a fulfilling life today.
Follow Gina HERE: https://www.instagram.com/therealginamariee/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Apply for Coaching with Gina HERE: https://form.jotform.com/223597679664073/
Join Wellness with Claire HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
Layne Palm is the Founder of Fortify ATX, Doctor of Chiropractic at ONNIT Gym in Austin, 96kg USAW National Champion, husband to the beautiful Taylor Palm... and newly a father!
Layne and Taylor are the very first friends I made in Austin, TX -- thanks to Taylor and I's shared love of CrossFit. In this episode we learn about the simple actions Layne takes to lead a faith driven life -- which has proven to be fruitful. We also talk some approaches to training, his body work practive and approach with his patients -- and fitness.
Connect with Layne on IG HERE: https://www.instagram.com/laynepalmdc/ Connect with Claire on IG HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Start working with Claire on your health journey HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
Kyla is an Event Producer, Content Creator and Marketer based in Austin, TX. In this episode we walk through her health journey of discovering SIBO & Candida Overgrowth and healing from that, to her journey in the wellness industry in many different roles. This episode tells the BTS of the hard work and scrappy nature of growing in roles and figuring things out. Kyla's story is both inspiring and relatable.
Follow Kyla HERE: https://www.instagram.com/iamkylaellis_/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Claire's Coaching App HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
"I'm doing this to prove to myself that I'm not a fraud".
Brad Womack is an entrepreneur, two time star on ABC's "The Bachelor", and a walking billboard for fitness over 50. We start off on the topic of his singleness given the Bachelor background... but we pivot quickly to fitness, overcoming adversity, gaining clarity on your WHY, boldly attacking big goals, what his routine looks like today and how it has given him a life he loves today.
Follow Brad HERE: https://www.instagram.com/bradwomackatx/
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Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/personalized-program
Meg Jacoby is the current reigning World Champion (2024) of Hyrox, a race and sport that has grown like wildfire all around the globe the past few years. Meg co-hosts a podcast, runs RMR Training with Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent, is a sponsored Puma and ESN athlete, and has spent most of her adult life a single mother. Her story is one of resilience and discipline. If you're ready to give up all excuses and take away some major mindset shifts to apply to your own life -- you're in the right spot.
Follow Meg HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mjac0by/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Check out Meg's Training App HERE: https://my.playbookapp.io/rmr-training/checkout
Check our Claire's Coaching App HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
Candice Wagner is a former US Marine, Owner of CrossFit Iron Horse in Ft Worth Texas and a former CrossFit Games competitor. Candice opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and how CrossFit helped her overcome it. She has been a successful owner of a gym for many years now. In the back half of the episode we dive deeper in to what core values mean to us and how to cultivate culture and community in ways that resonate with us.
Connect with Candice HERE.
Contact CF Iron Horse HERE.
Connect with Claire HERE.
Join Wellness with Claire HERE.
Evan Slaughter (sLAUGHter) is your latest favorite fitness influencer. A veteran who has overcome addiction and has lost 85lbs within the last year. He has spent the past couple of years sharing his journey on social media in the most comedically entertaining and authentic way. If you want to be inspired.. this is one is an easy YES.
Follow Evan HERE: https://www.instagram.com/fit2serve1?igsh=dGw1aGk2MGp5Znp6
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr
Coach Jimmy House is back! He is nearly 2 months post-op from his meniscus repair surgery on his knee. We unpack the unexpected hurdles both physically and emotionally of this process. We also talk through many details of training methodology, mindset and the pursuit of greatness, cultivating and relying on a support system for life and more.
Follow Jimmy HERE: https://www.instagram.com/coachjimmyhouse?igsh=MWM0eXE0cjRuNzFkeA==
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr
Nikki Elkjer is a Strength and Mobility Coach (FRC® Specialist) in Austin, TX. In this episode Claire and Nikki share their experiences with mold exposure. From becoming increasingly ill and seeking answers, to discovering the mold to their journeys of healing from their exposure.
DISCLAIMER it is stated (and overstated) throughout episode that this is NOT medical advice -- and if you are seeking medical advice you should speak to medical professionals directly. This conversation is a therapeutic sharing of our experiences.
Follow/Connect with Nikki HERE: https://www.instagram.com/nikkielkjerofficial?igsh=OG9ka2xwejBoMW1l
Follow/Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr
Tara Laferrara is an online strength + mobility coach, podcast host and soon to be App OWNER!
In this episode we talk through our perspectives on a handful of trending topics online in the fitness realm, training versus working out, nutrition, "absolutes", sexual health and more. Towards the end Tara shares things she is doubling down on in life as well as cutting back on at this stage of her journey.
Tara's first appearance on the pod is Ep. 59 which can be found on Spotify, Apple pods & other audio listening platforms.
Follow Tara HERE: https://www.instagram.com/taralaferrara/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Larry Maloney is the GM at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX. I've been in ATX for just over two years and closely tied to ONNIT since day one -- and Larry has been a big part of that. His leadership style is unique in ways I feel we can all learn from. Learn why he shows up the way that he does in this episode. Lots of leadership and persistence takeaways as well as his perspective on fatherhood and priorities.
Follow Larry HERE: https://www.instagram.com/lifting_larry/
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Claire's Coaching: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
This episode of the podcast was an absolute DELIGHT. Taylor stopped by before heading off on her adventure from ATX for San Diego. We speak about relationships, our personal fitness journeys and our perspectives on delivering exceptional coaching whilst navigating brand building in the social media landscape. It is so refreshing to have such candid/unfiltered conversation.
Follow Taylor Dayne HERE: https://www.instagram.com/tdl_does_life/
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What started as a seemingly harmless way to medicate the pain from his kickboxing training... slowly became a real problem. Tyson moved to Austin TX, got involved in new community and parted ways with substances. He recently celebrated one year sober -- so we sat down to talk through what it's been like. Today he is the Head Coach at Archetype Boxing in ATX (a stunning facility that is open to the public running boxing classes daily). Thank you to Tyson for choosing to share. This message is powerful and all too relatable.
Follow/Contact Tyson HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mendeas_ty/
Check out Archetype Boxing HERE: https://www.instagram.com/archetypeboxingclub/
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Sign up for Claire's programming + coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
Chloe is a Pan American, Brazilian National, No Gi World Champion and No Gi European Champion. She is training and coaching at Renzo Gracie in Austin, TX. We learn about her childhood growing up with horses and the traumatic accident she experienced with her horse that led her to pursue different goals. She fell in love with Jiu Jitsu while living in New York and has pursued that journey all the way to Austin, TX where she trains now. She tells the story of her gnarly neck injury and the road of recovery from that while continuing to coach & grow. She is thriving in training today and continuing her pursuits with passion and resilience.
Follow Chloe HERE: https://www.instagram.com/chloemmcnally?igsh=dnJ1Ym1pcWQ2Z3Ji
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Check out Claire's workout programming & nutrition coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
Jennifer Keddy is a literal comedy show. We dive in to Jenn's journey as a professional volleyball player, to her sudden cancer diagnosis and the turn her life took at that time. She advocated for herself and discovered things such as the healing she found through electrolyzed reduced water (she'll explain in episode). Today she is a 6 figure sales coach and in her words "stay highdrated".
Find & Follow Jenn HERE: https://www.instagram.com/jennuinewaters?igsh=MTBlNmc1NXl6Mm82Yg==
Check out Claire's Coaching + Programming HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
In this episode we learn more about the Ryan Wekenman, author of Single Today. Writing a book about singleness is a pretty uncommon thing to do. I've had the opportunity to get to know Ryan through Red Rocks ATX for the past nearly two years and find his perspective refreshing and uplifting... so why not have a sit down chat about his latest endeavor: Single Today. The book is a delightful read (regardless of relationship status) and has much that we can all benefit from. From forgiving our yesterday, to not getting too caught up in the tomorrow trap, to cultivating presence today.
Get your copy HERE.
Sign Up/Apply for Claire's Coaching HERE.
Mike Gonzales is the drummer for Kill Tony Band. He has played with Keith Urban, Gary Clark Jr, The Peterson Bro's, Gina Chavez, Charley Crockett and many more.
In this episode we learn that Mike got what many would call a "late start". He pursues his passion with unparalleled work ethic (we get in to the details of what that looks like). He tells many rad stories and is one of the hardest workers in every room -- who does so with humility.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Mike. His journey will continue to be one to want to support and stay tuned in to.
Follow Mike on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mikeagonz13?igsh=dnZ0Y3M1aHg3OWN6
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Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
Rachell Hague is Co-Founder & CEO of KonnectHer -- A Community for Female Entrepreneurs. She is a martial artist, podcast host, speaker and mentor... all at the age of 24! Rachell grew up caring for her sister who passed away in 2020. We talk about the grief she walked through at age 20 and how she transformed the pain in to the purpose driven entrepreneurial endeavors she has excelled with today. We also talk about her passion for martial arts, and an honest account of both of our struggles with cultivating friendships with women and what we have learned to create more of that.
Connect with Rachell HERE: https://www.instagram.com/rachellhague?igsh=MTJkZTVlYTUwNW1oNw==
Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
In today's episode a dear friend of mine shares her story. From growing up with access to drugs and alcohol to being addicted to meth in her early 20's... then in to recovery. Danielle Cobb IS what recovery looks like to me. This woman inspires me and walks the walk of a person who "has that light" and shares it without expectations.
We talk about healing through our recovery... from the painful parts of the first year to the healing we've experienced relationally and so much more. Danielle carries a disposition of serenity and peace that we likely all crave more of... so let's hear it directly from her.
Check out Claire's Coaching HERE.
Can you define health? I've been asking a lot of fitness professionals this question. We desire better health, yet it isn't easy to define -- even for the pro's. So where do YOU begin?
I don't believe I have a perfected answer to that. I do have over a decade of insatiable curiosity, an alphabet soup of certifications and hundreds of clients over that time achieving lasting results. This is a candid attempt to distill my experience and evolving education in to actionable info.
Topics include: How to find a personal trainer/fitness coach, what it's realistically like to begin a resistance training program (at any age), common pitfalls along your fitness journey (trying to emulate fitfluencer workouts, diet hurdles and more).
NOTE: I am aware that throughout this episode I am pushing for us to grow. I want us all to be our own best advocate. I cannot wait to continue to watch the field of health grow and expand and evolve. I hope you'll choose to continue to trudge what is, in my opinion, a worthwhile journey to prioritize your health. You're worth it.
Episode Co-Hosted by Madi Taskett.
A special thank you to Madi for choosing to host this episode in hopes of sharing useful perspective and support her trainer and now dear friend. You're a legend.
Madi's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/taskett?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Claire's Website: www.clairebayscoach.com
Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Coach Jimmy House is back! This time we're answering the "Top 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions of Fitness Professionals". I've had the luxury of learning from Jimmy since last fall and it is an honor to get to share his knowledge & experience here today. Jimmy has 23 years of experience in training, actively coaches online and in person. He is a professional athlete in many sports including pro wrestling, jiu jitsu, powerlifting & bodybuilding. This episode was a blast to record and I'm confident there are solid takeaways for all stages of your fitness journey.
Apply for Coaching with Jimmy HERE.
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE.
Shawn Livingston is the host of "I am Redemption" podcast, US Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker and Personal Trainer. His story includes drug addiction and incarceration... and against all odds has gone on to accomplish incredible feats athletically, personally and professionally. His documentary "100 Miles to Redemtion" covers his journey in early recovery to running a 100 mile race... and he's done so much more in the 5-6 years since then that we unpack here. A truly inspiring story of a resilient human who has transformed his entire life.
Check out "I am Redemtion" Podcast HERE.
Follow Shawn HERE.
Check out Claire's Online Coaching HERE.
William Costello is a brilliant mind, PhD student of Evolutionary Psychology at University of Texas and a fascinating conversationalist. In this episode we learn about modern mating, incels (involuntary celibate's), the red blue and black pills and so much more.
Follow along with William's work on X HERE.
Contact William's colleague Dr. Andrew G. Thomas HERE.
Check out Claire's Coaching + Programs HERE.
Rychelle Moses is a PhD student, researcher, educator, writer, advocate and consultant for Domestic Abuse. In this episode Rychelle shares her personal experiences in abusive relationships and how this has driven her professionally in her passion for prevention and awareness.
Check out Rychelle's Weekly Newsletter HERE.
Check out Claire's Online Coaching HERE.
Roman Rodriguez is the Co-Founder of The Coaches Market, PPSC Educator and Award Winning Equinox Coach. Roman taught the PPSC in Austin, TX in February. It was my second time attending the course. I appreciated his perspective and expertise so much... I had to bring him on the pod. Roman has a clear message of ACTION -- not just saying what you plan to do but being a person who acts upon it daily. We learn about the importance of T-Spine mobility, tips for martial arts athletes, invaluable tools for coaches and some often overlooked but important differences between males and females in sport.
Follow & Connect with Roman HERE.
Sign up for coaching with Claire HERE.
Madi Taskett is a skilled writer, marketing expert, keynote speaker and personal training client of mine - aka a total #MuscleMommy. We discuss her fitness journey and growth in the gym over the past 5 months together. We then venture in to codependency, a topic we speak about frequently. Madi's honesty and relatability are so refreshing and she's become a dear friend whom I respect and have tremendous gratitude for. This episode feels like a beautiful encapsulation of that.
Connect with Madi HERE.
Sign up for Coaching HERE.
Jim Galvin is a 5x Guinness World Record holder, former Royal Marines Commando, former Team GB Boblseigh athlete and today runs Alchemy Athletic Coaching. Jim recently came to visit ATX for a few weeks and spent much of his stay an ONNIT Gym, where we met. In this episode we learn about his upbringing dealing with "rage" and "anger" from an early age to getting in to his back half of his twenties feeling "indifferent" about life. We talk about tools we're learning about today to better navigate life. Jim today works online and is currently traveling alongside some "good mates" prioritizing meaningful relationships with other men. Refreshing perspective from a rad human.
Follow Jim HERE.
Check out Alchemy Athletic HERE.
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Apply to work with Claire HERE.
Tara is someone I look up to in the fitness space. She is a strength and mindset coach who runs an online coaching business. Not only does she have a physique that commands respect, but she has a sense of humor and "no fluff" perspective that is so refreshing on social media. Learn about her personal journey in fitness as well as her coaching approach on many things gym/nutrition. A conversation I thoroughly enjoyed with a rad human.
Follow Tara HERE.
Check out TL Method HERE.
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Check out Coaching from Claire HERE.
Nikki Zahka aka @fitwithnikk_ is a woman in tech with an obsession for health and connection. Nikki shares in a refreshingly vulnerable way in this episode. Her story includes struggling from being overweight to becoming "the ab girl" who then navigated liver, adrenal and hormone issues. She began to experience daily fatigue, thinning hair and increasingly problematic gut health. Nikki has been on a journey from "overtraining and under-fueling" to putting in the hard work of getting her health back from the inside out. She is stronger mentally and physically today than ever before. Huge shout out to Nikki for her heart in sharing this story.
Follow Nikki HERE.
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Check out Claire's Coaching HERE.
Dakota Meyer is a USMC/Medal of Honor Recipient, Founder & CEO of Own the Dash and Dash Hydrate and Host of "You're Human" Podcast... he is also a father, husband and firefighter. This conversation is a journey through his story to date and unpacks many of the concepts and principles Dakota lives by today.
Follow Dakota Meyer HERE.
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Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE.
Dom is doing remarkable things in his mid-twenties. Less than 6 months ago Dom was out running with some friends and went in to cardiac arrest at age 24. His work ethic and belief in big goals has been notable ever since we met... and he's taking on his next big feat in a matter of weeks to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro just 6 months after this near death experience. We talk about content creation, podcasting, consistency, mindset and health. A very worthwhile listen filled with inspiration and action.
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Support his Kilimanjaro climb for the kids HERE.
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Tess Miller (aka @TessNoel) is a global fitness sensation. She started creating content 13 months ago and has grown to over 269K followers on Instagram alone... on top of working full time and then some. This is an honest conversation between two female fitness professionals navigating the landscape of it all. Tess is authentic, inspiring, hardworking, supportive and downright good vibes. If you're not following along with her journey... here's your cue to tune in <3
Follow Tess HERE.
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Apply for coaching with Claire HERE.
Round Two with Eric Hinman. A 43 year old 5x Ironman Athlete, Brand Builder, Content Creator and CrossFit Athlete. Eric is an inspiration to millions, a very hard worker with a refreshing curiosity and zeal for life... and a willingness to share and document the journey. Learn many habits that he has built that have made him a very magnetic human.
Connect with Eric HERE.
Connect with Claire HERE.
Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE.
Listen to Episode 3 with Eric HERE.
Danielle is a Speaker, Emcee and owner/operator of her Self Mastery Mentorship Courses. She introduced me to different vocabulary and perspective all throughout the episode. Learn what "self mastery" means to Danielle, what tools she used early in her journey as well as today to navigate hardship, and the lessons she's learning today. She's been a force in every room we've occupied together since I met her in 2022... find out more of why and how in this episode.
Connect with Danielle HERE.
Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Claire HERE.
Spencer Coursen wears MANY hats: Best-Selling Author, Threat Management Expert, Angel Investor, Public Speaker, and Veteran/Veteran Advocate to name a few. Can you say multi-faceted?! This episode was beyond beautiful to host. From being born in to a "protector" role, to suicidal ideation for decades, to many impressive accomplishments professionally via tremendous hardwork... today he tells his story and walks through the therapeutic methods he has used to heal and more importantly THRIVE in life today. Very proud of this one.
Find Spencer and his work HERE.
Shandi is a dynamite. Small Package... Absolute Powerhouse. Shandi is the Founder & CEO of FreeWell -- a beauty brand with disruptive behavior ;). She shares her story on this episode of being raped as a child and overcoming alcoholism through a recovery program, therapy and more. She has now built a brand she is wildly passionate about with BIG vision. She is heavily involved with human trafficking survivor rehabilitation today. This episode was an absolute delight to be able to host with a friend I'm dang proud of. We hope you get something of value out of it. <3
Check out FreeWell HERE.
Craig Bongelli aka "The Conjugate Cowboy" is back on the pod today! We enjoyed having him here in October so much that we ran it back on different topics today! Craig is a colleague of mine at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX as well as online as a coach. Today we talk about green flags, upgrading your game, sacrificing today's pleasure for a better life, perspective on relationships and more.
Find Craig HERE.
Ashely Spencer is an Olympic Medalist in Track & Field for Team USA, currently in training in Texas for the next Games. I refer to us together as a "literal comedy show" because our day to day chats feel like one. In today's episode we go deep. We discuss racism. Ashley is a black woman and she had a recent experience with bigotry that we get in to. I admire and respect Ashley... and I think you will too. We also talk fashion, sports, what growing up was like and more.
Find Ashley on Instagram HERE.
Thank you for listening <3
Hannah Eden is an Athlete and Coach, Founder of HEF Tribe and FYR Apparel. She is a successful business woman but she is also one of the most authentic and vibey follows on the internet... and IRL. In this episode she tells her pregnancy and birthing story for the first time. It is WILD.
Such a fun episode with a stellar human. <3
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Sam Belliveau is Canada's 3x Strongest Woman and Owner of Strongman Corporation of Canada. We unpack the sport of strength, struggles that the women face as well as Sam's mindset and vision for women in the sport.
Find Sam Belliveau HERE.
Ian Mai is the Founder of PornElimination.com. He is a Coach and Spiritual Care Director at The Hope Project. In this episode Ian speaks about his experience with addiction in a very candid way. This episodes topic as indicated by title is not a lighthearted one. I have tremendous respect for Ian's willingness to open up about something that was very challenging for him personally in hopes to share resources that will be helpful to others.
Connect with Ian HERE.
Thank you for choosing to be here. 🖤 Claire!
Jimmy House is the Founder of Team House Strong, BJJ Black Belt, Professional PowerLifter & Bodybuilder, Mobility Expert AND Aspiring Pro Wrestler.... oh and he is 27! This episode is a chat with a good dude chasing big dreams. He believes 'em, he's stacked proof of capacity and I believe 'em too. If you're looking for a turbo boost -- look no further.
Find Jimmy on Instagram HERE.
Mary Barron is "America's Favorite Single Dog Mom". She's currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt at 10th Planet ATX, Occupational Therapist, Content Creator and to me she's dynamite in human form -- small but mighty. We unpack our recent experience at Sheepdog Response "Protector 1" Self Defense Course, details about Mary like spending YEARS of her twenties living in a place without cell service whut?!... her introduction and journey in jiu jitsu, perspective on content creation and internet trolls and more. Just an all around good chat between a couple of gal pals.
Find & Follow Mary HERE.
Thank you for listening! <3
Craig Bongelli aka "The Conjugate Cowboy" is a legend. A large Canadian recently relocated to Austin, TX & colleague of mine at ONNIT Gym. He is a Westside Barbell Alumni who happens to be not only insane-o fit at 265lbs... he is also well read, written and spoken. He articulates his perspective in a no BS manner and strongly believes that reframing your relationship with time should be a priority. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Find him on Instagram HERE
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Thank you for choosing to be here.
- Claire
In this episode, Claire is back after a few months away from podcasting... with some perspective and updates. She's completing day 30 of 30 of Phase One of the Live Hard Program as she recorded this. *google that program if you're curious -- it's a great tool to put some structure in place in your life. This episode includes life updates as well as tools she's finding useful today.
When you carry a gun, you hold a level of responsibility for the safety of others, including strangers, colleagues, family, and friends. The feeling of carrying a concealed weapon can be both exhilarating and terrifying.
Tessa Booth and Paige Rue, guests on Conversations with Claire, share their experiences as firearms enthusiasts and how they overcome fear while carrying concealed guns. They acknowledge the responsibility that comes with carrying a gun, as it affects not only personal safety but also that of others, including family, friends, and strangers. The discussion covers firearm safety rules, what to do when encountering a firearm in public, and other technicalities related to gun ownership.
Tessa is the owner-operator of social media platforms of Armed & Style, which her content is wildly educational, and it is about all things handguns, from concealed carry choices to safety, to storage, to styling, to optics and ammo prices, and more.
Paige is known on the Internet as Some Chick Who Shoots, and she is a firearms instructor in Arizona. She is a contributor to Turning Point USA and the host of Reloaded.
By tuning in, listeners can learn from their personal journeys and gain confidence in handling firearms.
Highlights:
(03:33) Tessa and Page’s Take Aways in Their Rose Retreat Experience
(12:29) The Igniting Experience of Tessa that Led Her Firearm Journey
(15:39) How Paige’s Family Upbringing Makes Her Inclined With Guns
(24:08) Testimonials from People with Experienced in Firearms
(29:58) Self-defense, Violence, and Gun Ownership
(32:58) The Importance of Your Role as Instructor in Firearm Training
(42:31) How to encourage people who have fear around firearms?
(50:27) Tessa and Page’s Concealed Carry Situation and Guns They Are Carrying
(54:37) How was it Competing in Tactical Games?
(01:02:37) Empowering Women to Join Tactical Games
(01:06:18) How to Handle Backlash Publicly?
Paige Rue Links:
Website: (Turning Point USA ) https://www.tpusa.com/bio/paigeroux
Twitter: https://twitter.com/somechick1776
Instagram: Unavailable
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWUlTWgG42G5tIluQI886bA
Tessa Booth Links:
Website: https://www.armedandstyled.net/
Instagram: Unavailable
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@armedandstyled2117
My Links
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Have you ever thought sobriety could be more than giving up drugs and alcohol? It's not just about abstaining from substances; it's about gaining clarity and seeing life in a new light. Unfortunately, sobriety is often misunderstood and misinterpreted as something dull and challenging. But what if I told you that sobriety could open up a world of opportunities you've never thought possible? That's right! And today, we're celebrating an incredible milestone in Claire Bay's life - two years of sobriety.
In this special episode of Conversations with Claire, she shares some of the most valuable lessons she's learned on her journey toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Whether you're already sober or just seeking inspiration, you won't want to miss this episode.
So, are you ready to be inspired by Claire's strength and resilience? Tune in now to hear her powerful message and join us in celebrating this amazing achievement.
Highlights:
(03:44) Celebrating Two Years of Sobriety
(08:33) Taking Ownership and Seeking Help for Sobriety
(10:43) The Importance of Community and Support
(11:40) Overcoming Fear and Finding Fulfillment through Service in Sobriety
(14:00) The Importance of Being of Service to Others
(16:50) The Transformative Power of Spirituality in Recovery
(18:41) Finding Purpose in Early Sobriety
(21:17) Benefits of Seeking Discomfort and Productive Use of Downtime
(24:18) Navigating Relationships in Sobriety
(33:14) Claire’s Biggest Lesson
(39:09) Three Things That Claire Are Grateful for Today
Links:
Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-bays-
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bays.claire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6FMxG5oap
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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Looking to improve your fitness and lead a more active and fulfilling life? Then this episode of Conversations with Claire is a must-listen!
Joining us is Angelo Keely, the owner of Kion and an expert in amino acids essential for fitness. With a passion for helping people live their most fulfilling lives, Angelo shares his experiences and insights into the role of amino acids in protein synthesis and why they're so important for our bodies. From his teenage years and a life-changing psychotic experience, Angelo has been on a journey to find meaning and purpose, and has discovered the transformative power of proper nutrition and supplementation.
In this episode, Angelo walks us through his main areas of focus when considering a product, and how amino acids can be incredibly beneficial for resistance training. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, you won't want to miss this informative and inspiring conversation.
Tune in now and discover how you can take your fitness to the next level with the right supplements and nutrition!
Highlights:
(01: 30) Getting To Know Angelo Keeley
(11:30) Life After Angelo’s Teenage Psychotic Break
(15:33) Moving to India and Pursuing Religious Studies
(22:05) How Did Angelo Enter the World of Business & His Four Pillars of Success
(31:00) Why Amino Acids Are So Important?
(40:19) Why Is Protein Synthesis Important to Individuals?
(47:44) The Importance of of Amino Acids for Someone Who Engages in Resistance Training
(58:29) Three Takeaways That Would Positively Impact Your Life
(1:00:00) Things Angelo Would Like To Do Better & Things He’s Grateful for Today
Links:
Website: https://getkion.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelokeely/
Instagram: (Kion) https://www.instagram.com/kion/
(Angelo) https://www.instagram.com/angelokeely/?hl=en
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, those twists can lead us down a path we never thought we'd take. For Anna, a near-death experience was the catalyst for a profound spiritual awakening and a new focus on holistic healing and energy work.
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by, Anna Grace Newell. She is a multi-talented individual with a wide range of experiences in various fields. From her background in PR and advertising to her expertise in fashion styling and social media marketing, Anna has made a name for herself as a true digital artist.
Anna shares how her experience led her to focus on holistic healing and energy work, and the importance of being of service to others. She also emphasizes the power of self-love and connecting with others to live a fulfilling life.
Stay tuned to learn more about Anna's inspiring journey towards a more meaningful and purposeful life.
Highlights:
(00:20) Knowing Anna Grace the Rainbow Unicorn of a Human
(07:31) The Near Death Experince that Led to Anna who She Is Now
(18:21) Awakening New Focus on Holistic Healing and Energy Work
(22:40) The Power of Interconnectedness of Everything
(28:16) What Is Your Purpose In Life
(34:53) Overcoming Inner Dialogue
(40:45) The Importance of Implementing Positive Habits
(46:32) The One Thing Anna Has in Becoming a Creator
(49:35) Anna’s Creative Process
(54:44) Finding your Why
(59:47) Three Things That Anna Are Grateful for Today
(01:03:03) Anna’s Daily Routine
Links:
Website: https://www.annagracenewell.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annagracenewell7/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annagracenewell/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/annagracenewell
Book Mentioned: The Universe Has Your Back
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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From addiction and adversity to inspiration and success - Meet Matt Williams, the founder of FROPRO Snack Bars, whose journey from substance abuse to sobriety has been nothing short of remarkable. As a former teacher and admissions counselor, Matt is now a coach at the Next Level Recovery Associates, serving as a positive role model for others.
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and hear Matt's story of resilience and triumph over addiction, a reminder that seeking help is the first step towards a brighter future.
Highlights
(5:52) Matt’s Story of Recovery and Sobriety
(11:24) Dealing with Fear, Shame, and Guilt of Alcohol Abuse
(23:07) Taking Ownership and Empowerment Through Admitting Fault
(27:39) Life-Changing Moment: A Story of Overcoming Adversity
(28:49) Overcoming Alcoholism and Finding Support
(36:48) Early Stages of Sobriety: Challenges Faced and Overcoming Shame and Embarrassment
(40:42) Living for Others' Approval and Celebrating One's Own Achievements
(42:40) Addiction Recovery and Building a Better Life
(48:29) The Story of How Tuna Guy Founded His Protein Bar Business
(49:51) FROPRO Snack Bars: The Start of a Successful Business Venture
(58:30) Entrepreneurship and Relationships
(1:00:00) The Power of Servant Leadership in Sobriety and Success
(1:04:26) Morning Routine and Working with Kids
(1:08:09) How to Handle Real Talk with Struggling Addicts and Alcoholics
Learn More About Matt
Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwarwilliams/
FROPRO Snacks: https://www.instagram.com/froprosnacks/
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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In life, it is easy to get caught up in trying to please everyone and make decisions that will make us look good in the eyes of others. However, this can lead to us straying away from our true selves and our true desires. It is important to grow authentically and intentionally in order to stay true to ourselves and live a fulfilling life.
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined Claire’s Boyfriend Eric Lejia as they they give a status update on their lives.
The discussion covers the events they have participated in, the takeaways they have learned, and the things they navigate in their day-to-day lives. Among the topics discussed, are inspirations for their content creation and their approach to it.
Listeners Tune in now and get a sneak peek into the couple's lives and what motivates them.
Highlights:
(02:16) Navigating Life and Content Creation
(07:48) New Content while Fostering True Self
(14:45) The Importance of Community, Camaraderie and Connection
(21:00) Takeaways from SIG Sour's Rose Retreat: Empowering Women Through Firearms
(29:05) Takeaways from Codie Sanchez’s Workshop on Turning Audience into Cash Flow
(34:42) Takeaways from Contrarian Thinking Workshop
(39:14) How to build a Sustainable Business
(45:56) Growth Mindset: Being Able to say ‘No’ and Being Mindful of ‘Yes’
(48:47) Three things they're grateful for today
Links:
Website: EricLeija.com: Let's Get Primal
Facebook: Eric Leija
Instagram: Eric Leija (@primal.swoledier)
Youtube: Eric Leija
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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Are you feeling tired and having trouble sleeping? Have you tried different sleep-tracking apps or devices but still feel exhausted? If so, you may be in search of a more effective and sustainable solution.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Mollie Eastman (McGlocklin), the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes how people sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. Mollie can help you break the cycle and get the restful sleep you need. But how?
Tune in now, and Let's find out together!
Highlights:
(01:38) Mollie’s Journey With Sleep
(09:55) How Your Lifestyle Can Affect Your Sleep
(18:46) How Much Sleep Do We Need?
(30:48) How Sleep and ADHD Are Related?
(35:55) Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Sleep
(40:42) The Impact of Sugar on Sleep
(41:41) What We Do From Sleep as a Skill
(45:14) Effective Relaxation Techniques & Natural Sleep Aids That Help Promote Better Sleep
(56:00) Three Things That Mollie Are Grateful for Today
Links:
Website: sleepisaskill.com
Mollie Eastman: Sleep Expert | Sleepme
Facebook: Mollie Eastman McGlocklin | Sleep Is A Skill
LinkedIn: Mollie (McGlocklin) Eastman, Sleep Is A Skill
Instagram: Mollie Eastman - Sleep Is A Skill
Twitter: Mollie Eastman (McGlocklin) | Sleep Is A Skill
Pinterest: Mollie McGlocklin | Sleep Is A Skill
Email: mollie@sleepisaskill.com
Phone No.: +1 917-613-6841
Book Mentioned:
The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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Have you ever wondered how cold therapy can benefit your health and wellbeing? From relieving pain and inflammation to improved circulation, the potential benefits of cold therapy are vast. So, what are the benefits of cold therapy, and how can you make the most of them?
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Wyatt Ewing, the founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, Inc. which produces a cold therapy training tool that offers an easy way to add ice baths to your routine.
He shares his personal journey of how he discovered cold therapy, its benefits for managing stress and anxiety, and several tips on how to start cold therapy. He also talks about developing a tool that makes cold therapy more relevant and effective.
Tune in now and find out what it is like to have a cold water therapy!
Highlights:
(09:06) The Benefits of Cold Therapy
(13:08) How Cold Therapy Changed Wyatt Life?
(16:48) Why Did His Wife Get Involved With Cold Therapy?
(18:21) Designing and Lauching of the Ice Barrel for Cold Therapy
(24:58) Short-Term & Long-Term Benefits of Cold Therapy
(30:32) What Is a Vagus Nerve, and How Does It Work in Our Body?
(34:54) Beginners Tips on How to Do Cold Therapy
(40:05) What Is the Future of Ice Barrel Cold Water Therapy?
(48:44) Quick Story of His Wife, Abby
Links:
Website: https://icebarrel.com/about-ice-barrel/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
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“The more you educate yourself, the better you do in anything.” - Marisa LaRen
Embracing the nuances of a changing body, traveling alone, getting into competitive shooting, life as a tattoo artist–wondering how all that can merge in one? This week’s episode is for you!
Marisa LaRen is all the above and more. She is a multi-faceted artist. She shares her personal very inspiring story about being athletic while dealing with the demands of a chronic illness, some of her favorite travel destinations and how she learned to travel on her own, her love for competitive shooting and much more.
Highlights:
(02:46) Knowing Marisa More
(08:47) Marisas’ Athlete’s Journey
(14:30) How Stress Flips’ HerWay of Living
(20:33) The Importance of Anti-inflammatory Diets
(24:24) Marisas’ Favorite Supplement
(26:57) Stepping Into Your True Power
(33:22) How Shooting Encourages Women's Empowerment
(42:22) Life-changing Things She Learns From Travel
(53:29) How To Insure Self Improvement
(56:11) What Is Marissas’Favorite Book in Mental Health
(59:34) Things That Marissa Is Grateful Of
Links:
Instagram: Marisa LaRen (@marisa.laren)
Marisa LaRen (@marisa.laren)
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Wondering how to become a better version of yourself? What practical steps you need to take? What’s holding you back? Preston Smiles has wondered before and managed to propel himself from being broke and moving back to his mom’s house at 33 to becoming a millionaire today.
Preston Smiles refers to himself as a ‘Conscious Entrepreneur’ who does everything in the name of LOVE.
In this week’s episode, he joins us to share deeply about his own journey in getting unstuck, separating himself to heal from the past, dealing with shame, forgiveness, and how we can all become our best selves.
Episode Highlights
(00:00) Introduction and how Claire met Preston
(04:02) Preston moving back to his mother’s home
(07:57) How Preston became enlightened
(10:02) Practical everyday things Preston did to get unstuck
(18:05) Shame as an invisible killer
(23:36) Everything is connected and nothing happens by mistake
(28:09) Has Preston always been spiritual?
(31:55) On being prepared to be your best self
(42:48) Forgiving those who were not what you needed
(50:42) The body as a living library
(53:03) What’s next for Preston?
(54:35) What Preston would like to do better and one thing he is grateful for
(58:17) How to get in touch with Preston
Links:
Website: https://prestonsmiles.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrestonSmiles
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@preston.smiles
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHChGfdXlqR-Wck74eRPgw
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Are you someone who has ever experienced pain? Chances are, the answer is yes. Pain is a universal experience that can manifest in different ways, and it's something that we all have to deal with at some point in our lives. But what exactly is pain, and how can we manage it effectively?
This is exactly what Justin Farnsworth, a highly experienced clinician and physical therapy doctor, delves into in the latest episode of our podcast. He is the director of Rehab at Pain-Free Performance and a board certified sports physical therapist. With over 13 years of experience in the field, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Justin discusses pain as a normal part of the human experience and the need for physical activity to prevent chronic diseases. He challenges conventional wisdom about pain and highlights the healthcare system's weakness in prevention.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of pain and practical strategies for managing it.
Highlights
(4:32) Exploring Justin’s early interest and introduction to pain management
(6:00) Strength training for health and longevity
(11:32) The benefits of a proper warm-up for injury prevention and pain management
(21:10) Understanding pain and the homunculus
(24:30) Overview of chronic pain management strategies
(30:07) Understanding the posterior chain
(32:03) The benefits of hinge and pull exercises for improved posture and reduced pain
(34:52) Strengthening glutes
(47:21) The benefits of physical activity for aging adults
(52:30) The benefits of exercise for longevity and quality of life
(56:06) Exploring the challenges of the US healthcare system
(58:00) The US’s ineffective insurance coverage and unsustainable healthcare models
(1:00:02) The need to focus on disease prevention in healthcare
(1:05:16) Three things Justin is grateful for today
Learn more about Justin Farnsworth
Justin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinfarnsworth/
Get Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification: https://getppsc.com/
Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-farnsworth-pt-dpt-scs-cscs-ppsc-a4a4999a/
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
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If you're doing it for the right reasons, you're definitely going to feel that value and gratitude. Some say that when you give that out, it will come back to you.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Justin Cotler. Justin is an owner and head coach of Underdog Athletics — one of the largest training camps within the sport of CrossFit.
Tune in now and let us learn to borrow Justin’s beliefs and ideas and use them in our lives!
Highlights:
- (02:36) How did Justin and Claire Meet?
- (05:15) Justin’s Perception of Underdog Athlete’s Journey?
- (19:18) When Can You Say That You Are the Right Person for the Job?
- (23:15) How Do You Navigate and Deal With Overwhelm?
- (29:07) The Importance of Having Blocking off Time
- (33:24) Why Do Changes Need to Be Made?
- (35:51) Why Does Humility Plays a Big Role in Achieving Things?
- (42:04) What Is Justine’s Goal for 2023?
- (51:22) What Masculinity Means for Him?
- (56:11) The Things That Justine Wants to Be Better At
- (59:00) What Are the 3 Things That He Is Grateful For?
Links:
- Instagram: Underdogs Athletics (@underdogsathletics)
- Justin Cotler (@justincotler)
People Mentioned:
- Kiefer Lammy
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Brian Friend. Brian is a coach at Performance Factory Training in Illinois. He is also the lead CrossFit analyst at BarBend and the CrossFit content specialist at The Sevan Podcast.
You know what they say. The position is the key to success. But there are some people who do not follow this saying. Tune in now and learn how Brian Friend carved his own Role in Crossfit World!
Highlights:
- (01:03) How do Claire and Brian Meet?
- (06:41) Why Did He Choose Crossfit?
- (11:03) When Did He Start to Contribute to This Space More Than Just Being a Spectator?
- (18:53) The Unexpected Invitation From Crossfit HQ
- (22:02) Sevan’s Unique Approach to Interviews.
- (32:27) What Is Crossfit’s Plan for the Future?
- (35:50) Is Crossfit Good for the Affiliates?
- (38:39) Making Crossfit Content Consumable
- (48:40) Brians’s Prediction on Who Could Win the Premier Divisions at the Crossfit Games
- (52:07) Brain’s Your Current Training Schedule?
- (55:36) Things Brian Wanted to Do Better
Links:
- Instagram: Brian Friend (@brianfriendcrossfit)
People Mentioned:
- Tommy Marquez
- Dave Castro
- Sevan Matossian
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/ Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
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The more you lean into discomfort, the better your quality of life gets. Thus, your fear of expressing love or fear of rejection is stopping you from going all in and truly experiencing what the love could be, what the relationship could build and become.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Eric Leija- my very own boyfriend. He is a Senior Kettlebell Specialist and Onnit Academy Senior Kettlebell Coach. He has trained with world-class industry experts and has been mastering kettlebells and bodyweight movement for over seven years. Eric is also known as ‘The Primal Swoledier’.
Tune in now and learn more on coping with your relationship!
Highlights:
- (03:36) How Did Eric and Claire Meet?
- (13:58) Claire’s Influence Into Eric’s Journey of Recovery
- (24:13) Navigating Their Relationship into More Than Friends
- (28:24) How Did They Handle Boundaries in Their Relationship?
- (33:02) Acknowledging Red Flags in a Relationship
- (35:24) Their Pivotal Moment as a Couple
- (40:44) How Did Eric Deal With Insecurity, Jealousy and Ego?
- (49:08) Why It’s Important To Prioritize Your Partner?
- (56:32) Keeping God as the Center of Your Relationship
Links:
- Website: EricLeija.com
- LinkedIn: Eric Leija
- Facebook: Eric Leija
- Instagram: Eric Leija (@primal.swoledier)
- Youtube: Eric Leija
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/ Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
"Every day we come to that intersection where you either choose weakness or strength. If you want to be your best, you choose strength as often as you can."
2022 WheelWOD Champion Derek Weida joins me as a repeat guest in this episode. Derek was my 1st ever guest! Derek is CrossFit and a competitor in the adaptive lower division. Despite being an amputee, Derek is such a positive, grateful, and strong character who has overcome life’s adversities and inspired people for a long time.
Derek Weida, who has served in the military his entire life, finds strength and purpose in the CrossFit community and in competing. He has also mastered sports psychology and meditation to get over obstacles and pre-competition anxiety.
Highlights
(3:43) One thing Derek is grateful for
(5:52) How to Overcome Competition Nerves: "The Less You Care, the Better You'll Do"
(13:09) Future of the Adaptive Division in CrossFit
(18:17) Advice to CrossFit Adaptive Athletes: Patience & Creativity
(23:33) Overcoming Adversity: How to Make the Most of Your Life
(24:40) What motivates Derek
(28:40) Staying strong, inspiring people, and building a personal brand despite amputation
(32:35) Improving Daily Habits through Meditation, Health, Nutrition, Exercise, and Napping
(38:00) The value of naps
(33:53) Derek’s Favorite Intra-workout Snack, Fitness Machine, Lift
Derek’s Links:
Website: derekweida.com
Facebook: Derek Weida | Facebook
Instagram: Derek Weida (@derekweida)
Youtube: Derek Weida - Youtube
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/ Use code: CWC for 20% OFF
🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candidly_claire
Your mind is the most powerful tool you have but not all of us have the ability to use it at its full potential in everyday life. In order to achieve your goals and obtain superior levels of performance at work, we must first master our minds.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Adam Klink. He is the Operations Manager and Head Coach at CrossFit Krypton. A premiere athlete his entire life, Adam was a tri-sport athlete at Great Bridge High School and received the NSCAA/Adidas All-American award for soccer in 2008
Adam was the first to complete a 500-lb back squat, run a sub-5 minute mile and then do this all in the same day. He also recounts his experience at Leadville 100 which is running at high altitude: how he adjusted to the higher elevation, what symptoms of "altitude sickness" he experienced — and why his food plan backfired.
Tune in now and Find out what's It Like Running Leadville Trail 100?
Highlights:
- (02:11) When did Adam became a Content Creator?
- (03:52) The Mile and Back Squat Challenge
- (06:54) How Bare Performance open opportunities for Adam?
- (12:58) How Adam entered the world of Crossfit?
- (20:36) Adam’s Journey and Incident in Leadville 100 Race
- (36:44) How does Adam feel after the Race?
- (40:17) Adam's takeaways from the Leadville 100 Race experience
- (43:31) How to remain more peaceful through adversity?
- (46:50) How to find the right tribe for you?
- (51:50) How Adam balance everything in his life?
- (55:39) What does Masculine Man mean?
- (01:02:49) Things Adam wish to do better and things hes grateful for
Links:
- LinkedIn: Adam Klink - Bare Performance Nutrition
- Facebook: Adam Klink
- Instagram: Adam Klink (@adamklink)
- Twitter: Adam Klink (@adamklink)
- Youtube: Adam Klink (@TheAdamKlink)
Food is critical thing to deal with. It either gives us the right nutrition or offers us take too much of it and makes us unhealthy. In order to balance it, we need follow the right diet.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Zach Rocheleau, the man behind The Flexible Dieting Lifestyle. He is renowned for assisting countless individuals around the world to create a diet where they eat the foods they love, optimize their health, and live the life they've always wanted.
Tune in to this new episode and learn the diet flexible to you!
Highlights:
- (09:49) How Zach Started His Journey in Instagram?
- ( 11:56 ) Building Rapport and Trust in Short Term Medias
- (16:29) The Validation That People Need at an Early Age
- (21:31) Where Can These Traumatic Experiences Lead You?
- (30:04) Aiming for That Elevated Quality of Life
- (32:11) The Affect of Paleo Diet to Your Relationship to Food
- (33:44 ) How Diet Cheat Days Makes It More Bearable?
- (36:58) Introducing the Art of Flexible Diet
- (56:40) Setting up the Bounderies
- (01:06:21) Keep a Balance Between Brands, Opportunities and the People
- (01:07:10) Figure Out the Ultimate Form of Recipe
- (01:10:32) Why Invest for the Right Equipment?
- (01:13:48) Do Something That Makes You Feel Better
- (01:20:11) Things That Zach Is Grateful Of
Links:
- Website: The Flexible Dieting Lifestyle
- Instagram: Zach Rocheleau (@theflexibledietinglifestyle)
- Twitter: Zach Rocheleau (@TheFDL)
- Youtube: Flexible Dieting Lifestyle
We are bound to see great moments in life – when we feel truly alive and fulfilled. This can happen through the right mindset, body movement, and a healthy emotional state of mind.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Aaron Alexander of ‘The Align Method’. He is the author of the book The Align Method, which is a modern movement guide for a stronger body, sharper mind, and stress-proof life. He is also the host of the Align Podcast, which is how I originally knew of him. And that is a place where he brings together the world's top thought leaders on all things health and wellness to share their views on living optimally.
Highlights:
- (04:57) The Power of Visualization
- (10:50) How Aaron knows Wellness is his thing?
- (19:26) On Being Humble and Less Pride
- (23:28) Toxic Masculinity: Why Is Being Open perceived as a weakness?
- (33:59) The Problem in Lack of Solidity
- (38:00) The Importance of Community
- (40:48) Loneliness as Epidemic
- (49:30 ) How do our visual muscles affect our physiology?
- (51:33) The Role of Men and Women
- (1:00:59 ) Aaron’s Takeaway on Being Sensory Deprived
- (01:07:29) Aaron’s Goal for 2023
- (01:12:54) Three Things he's grateful for
Links:
- Website: https://www.alignpodcast.com/
- Instagram: Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast) •
- Twitter: Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast)
- Youtube: AlignPodcast
Are you looking for a way to take your athletic training to the next level? Do you want to track your progress and make sure that your hard work is paying off? If so, this episode might have the solution for you.
Joining us today is Drew Crandall, owner and founder of Misfit Athletics, Misfit Gym, Sharpen The Axe, and Proper Fuel. He is an expert at CrossFit programming, which he’ll talk about in more depth in this episode.
According to Drew, athletes need to keep track of their CrossFit workout activity consistently to monitor their progress, make informed decisions about what they need to improve upon, and boost their level of competition. By keeping track of your performance over time, you can better understand how your body responds to different types of exercises and determine which ones are most effective for your goals. You can also use the data to adjust your workouts as needed and ensure that you’re staying on track.
Drew adds that one size definitely does not fit all with CrossFit training and programming. Factors like your current fitness level, your goals, time availability, current health status, physical background, and more must be considered when creating a training schedule.
Highlights
(4:10) Misfit Athletics’ humble beginning
(7:13) Drew’s sports background and how he got into CrossFit
(9:48) How he decided on monetizing their programming to CrossFit athletes
(11:45) The Misfit Athletics podcast and its impact on Claire
(14:14) The concept of remote coaching
(16:36) The purpose of the Misfit Athletics podcast and YouTube Channel
(18:00) Defining Athlete IQ
(20:37) The value of data and having a coach to understand data in fitness training
(22:00) How to build your Athlete IQ
(22:38) The compounding effect and immense value of consistent baby steps and small victories
(25:00) Training vs. Competition
(26:30) Identifying and understanding athlete’s needs for right programming
(30:25) Drew’s recommendations for training and rest days
(34:40) Addressing the bad rap CrossFit gets for injuries
(37:35) How Misfit Athletics ensures safety in movement patterns
(43:10) How Drew and Misfit Athletics maintain their outstanding level of accessibility
(45:43) What are the optimum intensity levels?
(49:20) What Drew wants to do more of or better
(56:25) Three things he’s grateful for today
Links:
- Website: misfitathletics.com
- crossfitmf.com
- sharpentheaxeco.com
- LinkedIn: Drew Crandall
- Instagram: Drew Crandall (@misfitcoach)
- Twitter: @dwillMF
Your mind is the most powerful tool you have but not all of us have the ability to use it at its full potential in everyday life. In order to achieve your goals and obtain superior levels of performance at work, we must first master our minds.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Rashanna Moss, CEO & Executive Visionary. Rashanna Moss connects her Masters in Sports Psychology from Penn State, corporate experience from IMG and Nike, and her knowledge as a successful entrepreneur to bring performance coaching to coaches, athletes and executives. Using sports psychology methodologies, Rashanna takes a holistic approach to mental conditioning that addresses psychological constructs, overall wellness, and personal brand cultivation in order to sustain personal development.
Tune in now and learn how to use your mind to achieve optimal levels of performance!
Highlights:
- (02:08) Rashanna’s Current Ratio of Clientele?
- (05:56 ) Identifying Corporate Wellness
- (08:18) Why You Should Expand Your Awareness?
- (11:34) How did Rashanna become who is she today
- (24:44) The Importance of Recognizing Your Emotions
- (26:22) Stepping Into the Business World
- (32:49) What to do when your business is no longer resonating with you?
- (40:53 ) Things to accomplish with your Clients
- (44:11) Understanding Mental Performance
- (48:03) Examining Beliefs
- (50:40) The Difference Between a Coach and Support
- (53:44) Things Rashanna Wanted to Do Better and Less
- (57:00 ) Things That She’s Grateful For
Links:
- Website: https://www.modernmuse.com
- https://www.thekollective.com
- LinkedIn: Rashanna M.
- Instagram: @rashanna_moss
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Mo Fuerste. Mo started playing field hockey at six, becoming a professional athlete in 2016. He founded HYROX, an innovative, holistic approach to fitness, including running and natural movements combined with unique indoor fitness competitions. Mo is the Vice World Champion for CrossFit in Vegas this year.
Tune in to this episode now!
Highlights:
- (01:21) Mo Fuerste’s Story + How he got into the sport of hockey
- (07:00) Range of the percentage of children that get into sports in Germany
- (08:14) How does the game system work?
- (14:37) What made Mo prioritize education in conjunction with his sport?
- (24:46) What to do if you are being unsure of everything in your life
- (25:28) How did HYROX start?
- (41:44) Why are gyms an important accelerator?
- (50:53) What is something Mo feel that he’s doing well that he would like to be doing better?
- (54:13) What do Mo’s diet and nutrition look like today?
- (57:02) Three things Mo is grateful for
Links:
Website:http://www.moritzfuerste.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mofuerste/?hl=en
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we have our recurring guest, Erin Monson. Erin is a Certified Personal Trainer, Relationships and Boundaries Coach, Self-worth and Body Image Coach, and Nutritionist.
Join us as she talks about relationships– becoming grateful for healthy and positive ones, compliments from others, and feeling comfortable spending time around the same person.
Make better relationships by tuning in to this episode!
Highlights:
- (14:12) How do you know what your partner needs and what you need?
- (19:34) What is one piece of advice that Erin would give to her 18-year-old self?
- (25:41) How does Erin handle differences in her relationship?
- (28:28) The importance of understanding that everyone’s needs are different
- (39:58) Words vs. Actions
- (47:25) The importance of understanding that everyone’s needs are different
- (52:06) Erin’s perspective on dating someone independent, outgoing, sociable, and outgoing
- (57:07) How to stay optimistic
- (01:02:40) Things that Erin is grateful for
Links:
Website: Erin Monson
Instagram: Health & Fitness + Relationship Coach (@erinmonson) • Instagram photos and videos
Are you interested in starting or running a fitness business? Or do you just have general questions about how to start your own fitness business? If so, then this podcast has the answers for you!
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire we are joined by Jeremy Hills. President & Co-Founder at the new premiere Austin fitness facility titled “Kollective” and a private trainer and physical rehabilitation expert to some of the world’s leading athletes with the goal of formulating a private scene to work out, network, get work done, and recover.
Jeremy will talk about what inspired him to build his business and how he made it grow to become one of the most sought-after facility in Austin, Texas.
Tune In Now and Learn Some Great Tips and Tools You Need to Build Your Fitness Business!
Highlights:
- (08:06) Jeremy’s Childhood (How He Learned to Be Resourceful)
- (15:17) His Transition in Training Clients
- (19:03) Exposure: The Beginning Process of Thought
- (21:19) Jeremy’s Thoughts on His Growing Fitness Space
- (24:55) The Best Job Termination He Ever Had
- (31:10) How Success Leaves Clues?
- (34:10) Where Did Jeremy Get His Business Idea?
- (38:29) The Secret Behind the Success Of @kollective.inc’s Trainers
- (41:43) Why Jeremy Prioritizes Social Media and Its Role in His Busines
- (51:41 ) Jeremy’s Current Lifestyle
- (56:22) Things Jeremy Can Do Better and Things He’s Been Grateful For
Links:
Website: thekollective.com
LinkedIn: Jeremy Hills - President - Kollective
Facebook: Jeremy Hills
Instagram: Jeremy Hills, MBA (@jhills5) • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter: Jeremy Hills, MBA (@JHills5)
Youtube: @the.kollective
Today's episode is a conversation with Justin Rezvani. He is a first-generation American entrepreneur and was on the 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 list. He was the founder of theAmplify, which sold in 2016. His latest project is Zion, an open, global decentralized community platform that facilitates transparent and direct flow of content and payments between creators and their audiences. Zion is built using the Bitcoin Lightning Network for creative people to pursue what they love, and share their passion with the world.
Justin is also a triathlete and explorer.
In this episode, Justin discusses the weaknesses of the traditional educational system and how it failed him, what success looks like and why it has no monetary value, and key learnings from his entrepreneurial journey. He also shares a nasty health setback that almost ended everything for him and narrates his comeback to fitness and business.
This episode is for you if you want to learn how to not only deal with the challenges life throws at you, but also break out of "the system" so you may do what you want, when you want, and how you want.
Highlights
- (1:22) Introducing Justin
- (2:15) How I met Justin
- (3:34) Justin’s backstory
- (6:12) Justin’s school experience and how the education system failed him
- (12:18) Addressing the narrative of not receiving love unless you’re successful
- (13:49) Why Justin doesn’t perceive himself as successful
- (14:45) What success looks like for Justin
- (16:42) The moment that transformed Justin’s perception of success
- (17:20) Justin’s experience at Walt Disney and when he learned
- (17:25) Equity Vs. Hourly Rate: The power of equity
- (18:53) theAmplify founder story
- (22:00) Creators and influencers as the biggest mechanisms of change
- (24:16) When and why Justin decided to be an athlete
- (25:30) How Justin lost 70 pounds in 500 days
- (27:20) Justin’s seizure, cavernoma diagnosis, and brain surgery. Its impacts on his activity and fitness
- (29:36) Justin’s comeback from illness, founding Zion, and starting a new life
- (31:52) How Justin uses his influence to impact the world in a positive way
- (32:05) Using disappointment and failure as fuel for growth
- (38:09) The benefits of Zion, how it works, and launch date
- (46:03) Justin’s daily practices
- (50:26) What Justin would like to do better
- (52:25) Three things Justin is grateful for today
- (55:53) Where to find and support Justin
Connect with Justin:
LinkedIn: Justin Rezvani - Austin, Texas, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn
Twitter: justin
Website: zion.fyi
In today’s episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Ryan Husband, and Maggie Houchin. Ryan is the CEO at LRX, which stands for Live Prescribed and is an activewear brand, while Maggie works in marketing and event planning for the Keala Foundation.
Join us as we talk about purpose, how relationships are essential in business, and how taking time away from work to spend time with loved ones brings joy.
Inspire other people by sharing this episode!
Highlights:
- (02:29) The Origin Story and Idea of Live Prescribed (LRX)
- (06:34) The importance of reframing your thoughts
- (11:00) The Mission Behind Live Prescribed
- (12:04) The four core values of LRX
- (16:20) Understanding your niche and community
- (18:20) How did Ryan navigate scaling?
- (20:17) Valuing purpose and relationships over transactions
- (27:43) What is something that Ryan wants to do better at?
- (28:38) Big aspects of Ryan’s life that help him to be successful
- (31:16) Maggie’s best experience with LRX
- (34:52) Maggie’s Passion Project: Keala Foundation
- (43:47) Three Things that Maggie and Ryan are grateful for
Links:
Connect with Ryan:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhusband/
- Website: LRX Apparel
- Instagram: LRX® (@lrxapparel) • Instagram photos and videos
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- Ryan Husband (@ryanahusband) • Instagram photos and videos
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Connect with Maggie:
- Website: Keala Foundation
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-houchin-20850916a/
- Instagram: Maggie Elizabeth (@la_chica_margarita) • Instagram photos and videos
Follow Keala Foundation and win a free trip to Kauai for the 2023 Trail Run
“If you don't enjoy the journey, which is 98% of your day or time, then you're putting something on a pedestal that doesn't matter because it evolves.”
On this episode, we have not one, but two amazing guests: Cooper Marsh and Jake Marconi. Cooper is the Co-Owner of LAB Management, an agency that builds athletes’ brands brick by brick. Jake is the Director of Programming at Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO), a fitness community for hard workers, no matter what fitness level.
Claire, Cooper, and Jake kick their discussion off by addressing athletes’ physical and mental state today and the toll competitions bring. Cooper then highlights why, no matter what you’re trying to achieve, you must enjoy the journey since it’s where you’re spending 98% of your time and effort. If you do not enjoy the journey, you will always feel unfulfilled since goals are always evolving. Jake discusses finding your why and how to articulate the reason you do the things you do, which is never easy to put in words.
The two share their knowledge and experiences in running a fitness agency, building relationships with athlete brands, coaching, their donut business, and more.
If you are working towards a fitness or competition goal, this episode is for you.
Highlights
- (02:48) Who Cooper and Jake are and what they do
- (04:20) How Cooper and Jake met
- (16:48) Addressing athletes’ physical and mental stress
- (15:01) Why you should prioritize enjoying the journey
- (17:45) Cooper’s experience with a mental coach
- (24:02) Cooper’s involvement with LAB Management
- (25:07) Jake and Cooper’s work with Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO)
- (26:38) The value of having a support system and coaching
- (29:57) The #1 thing agents do a poor job of
- (30:38) The value of developing a familial relationship with the brand you represent
- (33:00) Important lesson of not letting the bridges your burn light the way in your career
- (34:35) Advice for people who want to exist in the CrossFit space
- (36:12) The value of knowledge sharing
- (41:30) Cooper and Jake’s doughnut truck business
- (53:58) What Cooper would like to do better
- (55:05) What Jake would like to do better
- (56:10) What Cooper and Jake’s fitness routine look like today
- (59:12) Three things Cooper and Jake are grateful for
- (1:00:23) Three things Claire is grateful for today
Links:
LAB Management Instagram: @labmgmt
Cooper Marsh Instagram: @coopermarsh
HWPO Instagram: @hwpotraining
HWPO Website: hwpotraining.com
Jake Instagram: @jakemarconi
“Front squats lead to greater improvements in jumping because you're going upwards, whereas hip thrusts lead to better improvements in acceleration because you're pushing forwards.”
Joining us on the podcast is Bret Contreras, aka “The Glute Guy.” He is the inventor of the barbell hip thrust and has been a coach in the bodybuilding space for 26 years. He also has a Ph.D. in sports biomechanics and has whole-body programs available online.
In this episode, Bret shares how it all began, from being a scrawny kid with no confidence to getting in shape and being known as “The Glute Guy”. He talks about what sparked his interest in glute and hip training and walks through his discovery of the barbell hip thrust. He highlights the importance of squats and hip thrusts and why they should be part of all bodybuilding programs.
Bret also explains why, on social media, people often disregard the advice of experts in favor of content that is less reliable but more entertaining. He also sheds light on the increasing popularity of non-experts in the fitness space.
This episode is for you if you want expert advice on developing your glutes and improve your jumping and motion.
Highlights
(00:54) Introducing Bret
(01:32) How Claire and Bret met
(03:14) Bret’s beginnings and how he got where he is.
(04:48) Bret’s idols
(06:58) Why Bret started developing his glutes
(10:59) Addressing why bodybuilders don’t train glutes
(14:47) What hip thrusts do for your movement
(15:55) The difference between squats and hip thrusts
(22:15) Why CrossFitters should be doing hip thrusts
(31:21) Bret dispels false beliefs about the effectiveness of glute exercise and hip thrusts
(31:55) Bodybuilding in the face of social media ignorance and trolling
(37:36) How fitness concepts from non-experts gained popularity over expert guidance
(58:38) Bret’s advice for fitness trainers today
(1:00:46) How Bret trains and diets
(1:07:40) What Bret would like to do better
(1:08:35) Three things Bret is grateful for today
(1:13:30) Three things Claire is grateful for
Links:
- Website: Bret Contreras:
- Facebook: Bret Contreras PhD
- Instagram: Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) • Instagram photos and videos
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bretcontreras
- Youtube: Bret Contreras Glute Guy - YouTube
In another episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Eric Leija also known as “Primal Swoledier”. Eric is an Onnit Academy Senior Kettlebell Coach. He specializes in kettlebell training courses but he also incorporates other training tools and methods into his routines to get the most out of every session. He's been coaching for over three years but has been working out and living a fit lifestyle for over 12 years.
What makes Eric so inspiring is the journey he has gone through to become the person he is today. Throughout his life, he’s battled eating disorders and binge eating, alcoholism and substance abuse, and imposter syndrome. In this episode, he describes his life's downward spiral and the subsequent upward trajectory.
It's impossible not to be captivated by Eric's journey from adversity to being the inspirational fitness coach he is today.
Episode Highlights
- (0:25) Introducing Eric Leija
- (1:00) Claire and Eric’s first encounter
- (5:30) Eric’s childhood and school story
- (9:00) Eric’s introduction to gym and fitness
- (12:30) Eric’s transition to UFC fighting
- (17:55) Eric’s experience with substance abuse and alcoholism
- (18:47) Eric’s UFC role model and how he influenced him
- (23:59) Eric’s association with Onnit in its early innings
- (37:03) How Eric came up with the name “Primal Swoledier”
- (39:10) Eric on content creation and social media
- (42:00) Eric’s history of eating disorders and relationship with food
- (43:22) Eric’s rock bottom moments
- (50:10) Eric’s struggles to break unhealthy eating habits
- (55:40) What made Eric open up
- (55:53) Eric’s experience with imposter syndrome
- (1:04:13) Eric’s relationship with food today
- (1:08:25) Eric’s recent breakup and downward spiral
- (1:13:12) Eric’s fresh outlook on life and people
- (1:18:25) Three things Eric is grateful for today
- (1:23:00) Three things Claire is grateful for
Links:
- Website: https://www.ericleija.com/
- LinkedIn: Eric Leija
- Facebook: Eric Leija
- Instagram: Eric Leija (@primal.swoledier)
- Twitter: Eric Leija (@primalswoledier)
- Youtube: Eric Leija
In another episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined again by Erin Monson. This time, Erin will talk about her experience with inner child work, which includes reflecting on difficult memories from childhood and forgiving those who have hurt her in the past.
If you want to resolve issues from your childhood, this episode is perfect for you!
Highlights:
- (04:35) What is inner child work?
- (05:43) Where did Erin learn about inner child work?
- (08:20) What did it look like for Erin to connect with her sixth-grade self
- (11:40) Importance of having a professional with you when doing deep, traumatic inner child work
- (17:40) Why do we need to return to a traumatic or painful past?
- (27:22) Going back to the parts of yourself that are wounded
- (33:50) Guided inner-child meditations
- (35:15) How can you structure your life around child work successfully?
- (40:00) Actionable steps to do inner child work
- (43:56) Three steps in doing inner child work
- (52:46) What is something that Erin is doing well in life today that she would like to do more of or do better?
Links:
- Website: https://www.erinmonson.com/
- Instagram: @erinmonson
- Email: erindaniellemonson@gmail.com
“Go through every steps and just keep building the life that you want to design.” - Matt Choi
In another episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Matt Choi. He is a Korean American Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and Athlete. He is best known for his football, running, and motivational related content on Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube. Matt was formerly a Division 1 football player, but now has set out on a journey to help people reach their full potential in their health and wellness journey and in life.
If you are an aspiring content creator, then this episode is for you!
Highlights:
- (04:43) When did Matt started playing sports?
- (09:40) Personal Fulfillment vs. External Validation
- (12:13) When does his shift from Marketing Management Occur?
- (19:49) People who inspires him
- (25:17) How he started creating content online?
- (31:05) Matt’s advice when starting to create content online
- (38:12) Matt’s morning routine and lifestyle
- (41:05) The benefits of having habits and routines
- (47:01) Things Matt want to do better and less
- (49:29) Three things Matt are grateful for
Links:
- Instagram: Matt Choi (@mattchoi_6) • Instagram photos and videos
- Youtube: Matthew Choi - YouTube
- Tiktok: Matt Choi (@mattchoi6) TikTok
Many people cannot differentiate between spirituality and religion, although these are two distinct concepts. For many, a relationship with a higher power takes a back seat to a written law and how it's communicated by others. Religion is what these individuals go through. They try to practice it correctly while adhering to the set rules. And because they are imperfect people, they mess it up. Because of this, many people have the unfortunate experience of feeling excluded in that environment.
As a result, many wind up being their own higher power, leading to self-centeredness, pride, and disappointment because they continually let themselves down.
In 2019, Trey Steele founded The Hope Project. After serving on church staff for six years, Trey realized in order to reach more people with the Good News of the Gospel, he would need to take the message to them. As a veteran CrossFit coach and former gym owner, Trey saw the opportunity sitting in community fitness gyms like his around the globe. “People don’t join a community fitness gym, like a CrossFit gym, just to get fit. They join to be part of a community and something bigger than themselves.”
It’s community gyms where The Hope Project is focused. “What we’re really trying to do is build a community within the community. When we introduce The Hope Project to a gym, our goal is to ignite a movement for spiritual fitness. I started this with a vision that people could learn practical ways to explore and express their faith, all while in a fitness setting.” Trey holds a Masters Degree in Christian Leadership, is married to his lovely wife Casey, and has three amazing children.
In this episode, you will learn the value of personal relationships with each other as humans and with a higher power, the difference between religion and spirituality, and how spirituality and fitness are related.
Episode Highlights
- (02:17) Claire's journey through religion and spirituality
- (11:21) The need to meet people where they are
- (12:58) Why you need to be in a relationship with a higher power
- (13:35) The value of personal relationship with another human being
- (14:13) Trey's motivation for establishing The Hope Project
- (17:50) The result of being your own higher power
- (19:05) Trey's reflections on his marriage and divorce
- (19:35) Trey's unraveling point
- (20:09) The beginning of Trey's spiritual journey
- (24:44) How Trey's spiritual work in the fitness community started
- (25:23) The relationship between fitness and spirituality
- (36:43) The value of being coachable
- (38:00) The idea of exchange
- (42:04) The idea of spiritual exercise
- (42:58) The Spiritual Workout of the Day concept
- (45:55) What Trey desires to do better
- (48:06) Three things Trey is grateful for
- (50:04) Claire's new position
Where to find Trey
Website: https://hopeinatx.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeinatx/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hopeinatx
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hopeinatx
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100626241297770
When your team is growing, the challenge is how do we keep training leaders so that they can keep reproducing this kind of culture? It's hard to be a leader if you don't have self-leadership, if you don't have those tools to lead yourself, to catch yourself, listen to your narratives, question your narrative, to be flexible enough to explore how you might be able to get a lot of things done. You might be able to drive a team and revenue, but that's not leadership.
In another episode of “Conversations with Claire,” we are joined by Nick Goodin, COO, and co-founder of Ice Barrel. Nick is on a mission to help everyone reach peak health and well-being.
Tune in as we learn how to build a culture in your team or company where people feel fulfilled that what they did was significant, that it went out and made a difference in the world.
Highlights
(03:37) The adventure of hunting leadership
(12:18) The true meaning of leadership
(15:35) Four(4) powerful driver statements that could lead you to find your own identity
(30:00) How to be coachable and perform better
(35:39) Powerful exercise tool that helps your mental resiliency
(52:00) Four(4) core values that your team/company needs to cultivate and practice
(57:00) Useful meeting tools to bring out trust and vulnerability in your workspace
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-goodin-761094181/ Website: https://www.icebarrel.com/
Knowledge, experience, and sound judgment are qualities that make someone wise. Wisdom is an important aspect that leads a person to a morally improved life. Therefore it is important for us to identify the different ways of acquiring these pearls of wisdom.
In another episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Noah Huisman. He is a startup lawyer/investor, entrepreneur, writer, and speaker. Born in the Midwest, Noah's playground is now Austin, Texas.
Tune in to this episode as Noah dives deep into how we can live a life in alignment with our soul so that what we do with our days is an outflow of who we are. I’m here to help you feed your flame.
Episode Highlights:
(07:36) The idea that the malady moves with the man.
(13:23) Man's problems stem from his inability to sit in a room alone
(20:06) How Loneliness sprouts from the persona we used in the world
(22:55) How the truth hurts its beholder
(32:39) Why he loves Austin
(38:58) Introduction to his New Book
(48:11) Collateral Damage and Collateral Beauty
(50:58) “Dulcius Ex Asperis” means “Sweeter After Difficulties.”
(52:10) His own definition of Stoicism
(1:13:54) Why he loves writing
(1:19:35) Seed of Arrogance & Ego
(1:28:21 His mission in life
(1:35:45) Things his grateful for
Links:
- Website: https://www.noahhuisman.com/
- LinkedIn: Noah Huisman
- Twitter: Noah Huisman @NoahHuisman3
From the time we are young, our parents, leaders, or peers impart ideas about who and what we should be, how the world works, or how to treat others. These thoughts put us in a state where we think they are the absolute truth. When we learn these things, our minds aren't developed enough to know what's true and what's not, and most of the time, they stop us from growing as individuals.
So, as we get older, we start to wonder if those beliefs are still valid for us. It is a place of freedom but can also be tough and uncomfortable.
Erin Monson, a relationship and body image coach, certified trainer, and nutritionist joins us to discuss this.
Erin grew up in a religion with many rules and no safe space to express herself and where one had to be a certain way to get the love one wanted. So she is here with us today to talk about how she became her true self and how she broke free from what society told her to be. In addition to this, she offers actionable guidance on how to liberate yourself from the constraints of society's conditioning and be authentic.
In addition, Erin explains what having a relationship with yourself means, the difference between strategic self and authentic self, and the need to practice awareness and mindfulness in the journey to being you. Erin highlights the five love languages and encourages us to practice them on ourselves.
However, she does not downplay the need for relationship with others in growing as a person, citing an example from her personal life. Instead, she believes we are hardwired for authenticity but need other people to get there.
Episode Highlights:
(07:25) What relationship with yourself means
(12:25) Erin's upbringing as Mormon and how it affected her
(16:25) Strategic versus authentic self
(18:15) How to transition from strategic self to being your authentic self
(18:25) The key to escaping the strategic self
(23:40) The need to practice awareness and mindfulness
(24:40) Pinpoint your love language and practice it with yourself
(30:00) The connection between relationship with self and relationship with others
(33:13) Erin's recent dating and relationship experience
(52:00) Three things Erin is grateful for
Links:
- Website: Erin Monson
- Instagram: Health & Fitness + Relationship Coach (@erinmonson) • Instagram photos and videos
- Erin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6w4E0O9_jPuVx_NYJWJcfw
Mentioned:
Jayson Gaddis: https://www.jaysongaddis.com/meet-jayson-2/
Food is more than just fuel.
Our relationship with food is important, and it is something very personal that we all get to experience differently. But what if you suffer from an eating disorder? How will you improve your relationships with food?
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we have our guest, Erin Monson. Erin is a Certified Personal Trainer, Relationships and Boundaries Coach, Self-worth and Body Image Coach, and Nutritionist.
Today, we're going to focus specifically on your relationship with food, and what that journey has looked like for us, and we will also discuss some insights that might help you with your nutrition and how you can have better relationships with the food that you eat every day!
Highlights:
- (02:27) Getting to Know Erin Monson + Her experience with nutrition
- (06:54) The ins and outs of our relationship with food
- (12:21) A walk-through of Erin’s eating disorders and how she pursued her fitness career
- (18:24) What happened to Erin after going through the stage of Orthorexia?
- (21:58) The shame of going through an eating disorder
- (25:19) How many years has Erin been struggling with her relationship with food?
- (27:47) The Importance of Acceptance
- (29:19) Erin’s resources that can help you pivot
- (32:49) Connecting with Others: How it helps us discover our inner truths and authenticity
- (36:07) What does Erin’s relationship with food look like today?
- (41:40) Has Erin tried doing the intuitive route?
- (50:05) What is something that Erin feels she’s doing well when it comes to her relationship with food?
- (54:11) Three Things Erin is Grateful For
Links:
Website: Erin Monson
Instagram: Health & Fitness + Relationship Coach (@erinmonson) • Instagram photos and videos
Pregnancy and motherhood severely affect a woman's ability to maintain a profession while raising a family. Symptoms like gaining weight, illness, feeling exhausted, anxious, and depressed should even make it worse for women who participate in high-intensity activities like CrossFit. Pregnancy and motherhood have been identified by some research as the primary reasons why female athletes abandon their athletic careers or fail to realize their full athletic potential. In addition, the time necessary for competition and preparation may leave little room for motherhood.
Our guest today, Arielle Loewen, is an outlier. She is a two-time CrossFit Games athlete who qualified and competed at the games in 2021 and again in 2022. She is also a full-time wifey and mommy of a three-year-old daughter.
In this episode, Arielle opens up about her unplanned pregnancy and how it made her feel guilty and ashamed. She discusses her experience with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period and how she felt it would impact her future in CrossFit. While she was expecting, she had an encounter with a person who changed the trajectory of her life. She is now living a bit of a dream: full-time wife, mom, and athlete at the same time.
Highlights:
- (05:50) The impact of Arielle's marriage and relationship on her profession.
- (06:51) How to live the athlete's dream while being a full-time wife and mother
- (08:40) How Arielle navigated unexpected pregnancy as an athlete and its impact on her body and mental health
- (10:08) The turning point in Arielle's life and how she overcame the shame and guilt of unplanned pregnancy
- (14:42) How to deal with the postpartum experience and get back in shape
- (15:23) The value of good nutrition during postpartum
- (16:50) Good diet and what constitutes good nutrition during postpartum
- (25:41) How Arielle handles being a social media influencer, working with brands, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- (28:25) The importance of setting boundaries
- (32:14) Arielle's advice to younger self and women in similar situations
- (34:10) The routine she follows for training and recovery
- (36:25) Her experience with coaching and having a coach
- (43:20) How to keep yourself accountable
- (44:10) Arielle's future plans for competing
- (47:18) Three things Arielle is grateful for
- (51:10) What’s next for Arielle
Links:
Facebook: Arielle Loewen CrossFit Games Athlete
Instagram: Arielle Loewen💪 (@ariellearm)
Youtube: Arielle Loewen
Don't lose your cool when it comes to fitness! Good thing you can still chase the vibe with fitness and a little adventure with LSKD!
Today, we are joined by Jason Daniel, Founder of LSKD– an Australian-owned and operated brand that prides itself in producing, high-quality, functional sportswear with a street aesthetic since 2007.
If you want to know more about the journey to becoming 1% better every day with sports, fitness, and mission, tune in to this episode, and don’t miss out!
Highlights:
(02:35) Getting to Know Jason Daniel
(08:13) Jason’s journey through creating sportswear
(12:08) Rebuilding their brand with culture + mission
(15:26) Focusing on the functionality of the product when creating street aesthetic
(18:06) Jason’s journey through CrossFit and Marathon
(23:23) What made Jason decide to move into the Crossfit and Functional fitness market?
(27:31) A Tour around the LSKD Facility
(30:34) Building connections through events
(33:56) What is LSKD’s Mission?
(38:54) The importance of becoming open to feedback and continuing to get better
(40:33) Daniel’s advice to keep you grounded
(41:40) Why you should surround yourself with great people
(44:03) Comparison of the pace in the US compared to Australia
Links:
Website:
LSKD - Online Store - Sportswear X Streetwear Clothing LSKD
Instagram: LSKD (@lskd) • Instagram photos and videos
LSKD GLOBAL HQ (@lskd.hq) • Instagram photos and videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lskd/?originalSubdomain=au
Facebook: LSKD - Home | Facebook
“People have to go through their version of experiences to get to a place where they start to figure out.” - Derek Weida
In today’s episode we are joined by Derek Weida. He is an Army Veteran medically retired after five years. An adaptive athlete in the sport of CrossFit and a social media influencer. Derek is here today to share his life experiences.
Tune in now and be inspired!
Highlights:
(01:54) Who is Derek Weida?
(14:28) Derek’ Journey to Military
(20:35) How did Derek got shot and what was his healing process
(34:59) How did he start in creating content?
(48:00) How Derek got into CrossFit
(01:02:47) Derek's favorite memory with Jennifer Hale
(01:10:53) Why is authenticity important as a content creator
(01:21:58) The reason why Derek shares his struggles to people
(01:26:59) Why you should love your goal for you to achieve it
(01:33:29) “Too stupid to quit”: A Mantra and how it means
Links:
Website: derekweida.com
Facebook: Derek Weida | Facebook
Instagram: Derek Weida (@derekweida)
Youtube: Derek Weida - Youtube
We all have the ability to design the life of our dreams. Join us this episode to get a look into creating freedom for yourself and constructing the best version of yourself.
Today’s guest is Eric Hinman. Eric is an Endurance Athlete (5x Ironman), content creator, and social media influencer, sponsored by dozens of consumer brands. Some of his partners include Vital Proteins, GNC, Ten Thousand, Beam, Lane Eight, Chipotle, and Whole Foods.
Eric is also a health + wellness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur/angel investor. He is also the co-founder of Original Grain, a multi-unit, healthy-fast-casual restaurant, and XO Taco, a trendy-Mexican restaurant in Syracuse, NY.
Tune in as Eric talks about his journey as a former athlete and how he is still living boldly and without limits!
Highlights:
(00:56) Getting to Know Eric Hinman
(06:58) Nutrition: How is that going to impact your ability to perform over the course of hours?
(08:43) How to avoid getting distracted along the way
(09:18) Eric’s experience on Ironman Lake Placid
(15:41) What was Eric doing professionally while he was doing intentional training?
(17:21) Mitigating and Limiting Stress as an Athlete
(18:38) How did Eric Hinman and Claire meet?
(20:01) Eric’s transition period when he finished his Ironman Career
(26:19) Building his own personal brand and aligning with brands of the same purpose
(33:01) A day in the life of Eric after pivoting away from competitive endurance sports?
(38:14) The importance of choosing food to give you mental clarity and energy throughout the day
(47:06) Eric’s Passion Projects
(48:29) What does Eric want to be remembered for?
(49:22) Eric’s advice for you
Links:
Instagram: Eric Hinman (@erichinman) • Instagram photos and videos
Website: Eric Hinman
In this chaotic and tough world, sometimes we just need a good meme that could shine a light and bring us a good laugh.
Let’s find out how this man made it happen by creating good damn memes!
In today’s episode, we are joined by John Wooley. John is the man behind MakeWODSGreatAgain an Instagram meme account. He is here today to share how it all started, his creative flow, and how he addresses adaptive athletes' problems in a funny way.
Give yourself a break and tune in to this episode!
Highlights:
(00:58) The reason behind the name change of “Kettlebells & Cocktails”
(04:32) The Benefits of Surrounding Yourself with Creative People
(09:32) Who is John before he created the content?
(11:06) The Story Behind CrossFitTrump to MakeWODSGreatAgain
(19:20 ) The pressure and challenges John faces in making memes
(24:35) Addressing adaptive athletes' problems in a funny way
(27:46 ) The creative flow in his content creation & how he handles social media burnouts
(32:17) The Secret to MakeWODSGreatAgain’s Sucess
(37:30) Why is the podcast more rewarding than his meme page?
(45:32) Johns’ most & least favorite things about creating social media content
(50:41) John’s favorite memory in CrossFit events
(55:35) John’s advice for you
Links:
KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILS PODCAST LINKS + YOUTUBE
SCALE & BAIL PODCAST LINKS + YOUTUBE
You can never tell that a person will never become fit just because of their current weight, lifestyle, or status. After all, fitness is not just about going out and doing it—it's about getting yourself ready for it. Don’t let your past lifestyle hold you back in your fitness journey!
In this episode, our host, Claire Bays, will share her journey to fitness. She will share her pursuit of fitness despite her non-athletic childhood and alcoholic adolescence. She will also discuss some of the lessons she learned in her wellness journey, including her sobriety journey.
Highlights
(01:19) Claire's Formative Environment
(06:50) How fitness became part of Claire's identity
(13:29) Lessons Claire learned in her 10-year timeframe
(18:02) Claire's Sobriety Journey
(30:14) Community as a support system in navigating through sobriety
(35:26) How CrossFit Games Influenced Claire
(46:58) Claire's Current Status as a Content Creator
(50:09) Claire's connection with 1st Phorm Energy Drink
(53:10) The Importance of Nutrition
Links:
Instagram: Claire Bays (@clairebays) • Instagram photos and videos
Youtube: Claire Bays - YouTube
1st Phorm App: 1st Phorm App