Wide Open with Kela Louise: Recent Episodes
Kayla Millicheap
Stories shared relating to women's health, relationships, trauma, sex, achieving goals and success, battling hardships and more. By creating a comfortable environment that invites conversations around things that are typically uncomfortable for women to talk about, we hope to inspire growth and success for every woman listening. In our first series, we interview badass and resilient female athletes who tell their stories of creating a fulfilled life out of the chaos. Zero judgment, no shame. Just raw life stories about embracing what has truly made these women who they are today.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race the badlands of Alberta in the Redbull Outliers? On todays episode, Magalie Larouche, one of the only female dirt bikers to ever enter the race is going to share her experience and give you tips and tricks on how to check this race off your bucket list.
@magalie_larouchee
@wideopen.podcast
@kelalouise
Sarah Bulford is well known on social media as @mountaindarlin, a dirtbiker, content creator and blogger whose content has clearly caught many people attention. But just like everyone, Sarah has a deeper side to her that social media doesn't portray. In this episode, she shares stories of loss, recovery, and parts of her life that clearly show the resilience & strength that has gotten her to where she is today.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro2:25
Intro to Sarah
3:45 Type of bike she rides
11:16 Major loss at 16
22:50 Recognizing patterns & understanding triggers
31:00 How she got into dirtbiking
42:20 Search & Rescue
45:23 Coping with losses
51:10 Dopamine, & Cold Plunging
1:00:40 Goals for the year
Resources:
@mountaindarlin
@wideopen.podcast
@kelalouise
APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT MONTH: Rhianna Green joins me in a very deep conversation around sexual assault, abuse, coercion and more. We discuss personal stories, ways to support both victims and families/friends/partners of victims, shocking statistics and laws, healing from the trauma endured, and so much more. With so much to unpack, we were just able to squeeze this in before the end of the month. We hope to discuss this toper further in upcoming episodes. Please find resources below for any victims of sexual assault.
Show Notes:
1:30 - Intro to Rhianna Green
4:25 - Discussion on her experience with ADHD
9:15 - START OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVERSATION
10:00 - Definition of Sexual Assault according to www2.gove.bc.ca
- Some Laws, Statistics, etc
22:08 - Sexual Coercion
41:00 - STATISTICS
43:24 - Personal Stories
1:25:20 - Types of Therapy
RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA HERE
Social Media: @theogrhirhi @kelalouise @wideopen.podcast
On this episode we dive into my personal journaling with tips on types of journals, what to journal, and how journaling can benefit you. If you haven't tried journaling, it may be a healing practice you have been missing.
SHOW NOTES:
5:15 Why I Journal
7:27 "Health Check Journal"
13:00 My "Main Journal"
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Relationships - "Requires & Desires"
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Boundaries
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Values
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Shame
21:50 "Things I will Get Better At"
28:30 Abusive Relationships & "Reason's Why I Should Leave"
32:00 Positive & Negative Energy - "Listen to You Gut"
34:00 "Your Anxiety Safety Plan"
Ever wonder what "The Cord" is like? Rose Lantaigne gives us the run down of her experience racing "Canada's Toughest Off-Road Race". In this episode we chat about:
The Race Layout
What "Transits" are
Skills and preparation for the race
Location & Entry Fees
And MORE!
SHOW NOTES:
00:11 Intro to Rose
5:50 About her new bike 2022 SHERCO 250se
9:50 Getting into the Corduroy
52:00 Skills you should have going into the race
FIND OUT MORE:
@rose.lantaigne
@_corduroyenduro
@wideopen.podcast
@kelalouise
We all know & love Crystal Levesque, AKA @crystal_loves_moto, for her incredible skills on a motorcycle, but there's another side of Crystal not many see on social media. Today we dive into some more personal topics that are the back story, drive and inspiration behind the talented and beautiful athlete she is today. We also discuss her more recent surgery, which we hope inspires other woman to support each other, learn from each other, and feel less judged and alone in the decisions they make for themselves.
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram:
@crystal_loves_moto
@wideopen.podcast
@kelalouise
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Ever wanted to learn to ride dirt bikes? Looking for a comfortable, fun and encouraging atmosphere? The Mudhunniez is an all woman's race team located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with the goal to help woman join the dirt bike community in the most fun and encouraging atmosphere possible.
Inn this short episode we sat down with Lindsay Open who is the co-founder of the Mudhunniez race team to chat about upcoming events, previous events, goals for the future, sponsorships and more.
No shortage of laughs, sweat, prizes, & games, you'll always leave a Mudhunniez event with new skills & a new community of female riders to call friends.
Upcoming Event: October 23rd Girls Day Out @ Nanaimo Wastelands
Check out the Mudhunniez HERE
Resources:
September is Sexual Health month, and this is a topic I've been wanting to dive into for a while. With one day left of the month, it was a push, but I am uploading this episode just in time with some educational content on 3 of the most common STDS, interesting facts & common misconceptions. Lets Dive In!
RESOURCES:
FREE Condoms Online Ontario SEX IT SMART https://forms.ottawapublichealth.ca/Sexual-Health/Condom-Order-Form-English
FREE Condoms Manitoba Area: https://www.getsomecondoms.com
FREE ONLINE TESTING British Columbia: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/more-info/
If someone doesn’t want to use a condom – Condom Comebacks:
https://getsomecondoms.com/condoms/condom-comebacks
WEBSITES:
https://www.cdc.gov
https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes-detailed.htm
Trachoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trachoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20378505
HPV Men: https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/hpv-virus-men
Herpes Screening: https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/screening.htm
Talking to your partner about HSV: www.gytnow.org/talking-to-your-partner
From Chronic Fatigue to the Corduroy Enduro - Rose Lantaigne shares her story on how she lost her passion to illness & then re found her way back to biking and a new outlook on life.
In 2014, Rose Lantaigne fell ill from the Epstein Barr virus which left her chronically fatigued, depressed, anxious and weak, and took her from her passion of enduro and trials Moto riding. After conventional medicine failed to recognized what was wrong with her, she took it upon herself to begin her own healing journey, diving into health and wellness podcasts, reading books on natural medicine, experimenting with diets protocols and supplements, and even tapping into her spirituality.
In this episode Rose talks about her career, finding love, falling ill, learning new methods of healing and her passion for dirtbikes.
SHOW NOTES:
01:25 Her career as Mine Infrastructure Designer
16:00 Rose Talks about her experience at the Corduroy Enduro (Canada's toughest off-road race since 1953)
28:00 Becoming ILL
Find more on Rose at:
Instagram @rose.lantaigne
Youtube Rose Lantaigne
Wanetta Beal is a local Vancouver Island woman with a story worth sharing. After being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder disorder in her early years, Wanetta struggled to loose weight & live a balanced life. Starting her fitness journey as a way to loose weight, Wanetta then took fitness to a whole other level, with her first major acheivement being to cycle from Vancouver Island to Mexico! Goal setting, finding a supportive community and learning proper nutrition aided in weight loss, treatment for her mental health, and a lifestyle worth living. In this episode Wanetta shares stories of her struggles and successes in athletic achievements, raw food nutrition, mental health, & more. Be sure to check this episode out!
Some of her major achievements:
Cycled from Vancouver Island to Mexico
Cycled from Vancouver Island to P.E.I
3 Iron Man Tri-athalons in 72hrs
Ran the West Coast Trail in record time
Wanetta owns the gym One on One Fitness with her husband Grai Beal. She is also a successful Realtor with Macdonald Realty in Parksville/Qualicum Beach.
Articles:
PQB News
Black Press Media
With so much controversy, and so much still unknown, it is no wonder that C19 and the V@X is still such a hot topic. Whatever you believe in, we are here to share one young female athletes personal story on her experience with v@xine induced myocarditis and C19. We hope this episode is informative, relieves some fears and stigmas and creates more open and compassionate dialog around these particularly delicate subjects.
Disclaimer: These are merely personal experiences and opinions. If you have specific questions around v@xines, C19 or anything medical discussed in this episode, please consult a health care professional.
Ami Houde is one hell of an inspiring Canadian extreme sports athlete with a resume consisting of professional Canadian Nationals Motocross Racer, 1st Phorm Athlete, and monster truck driver for the Monster Jam Tour, among so many other accomplishments. You may know her as the wild child, professional fun haver, with endless charisma and need for adrenaline, but as we celebrate that side of Ami, we also tap into a more vulnerable side of this amazing woman and discuss mental health, finding love & her recent engagement, and the person her journey has shaped her into today. At the end of the episode, we discuss her newest venture in ESC live where she will represent Canada in the first ever eScootr Championship beginning May 13th in London, England. Find out more about Ami's adventures at: @amihoude71 @esc.live @bbc to watch the eScootr Championships
How do you come back to you? In the middle of her TV show Kickstarter for Diaries of Badass Chicks, Eline's husband of 10 years borrowed her bike, went on a Lillooet loop, came back and told her he was moving out. When she was giving podcast interviews in the kitchen, he was packing his stuff. And when she didn't get the kickstarter funding his words were, "when are you gonna give up?". Struggling to find who she was, whether she even liked motorcycles anymore or not, Eline had to rediscover it all. She went to Kundalini yoga teacher training and wrote a book outlining the journey, helping others to get back to their real selves too. But during that process she lost a community because she needed to heal. She shut herself off from the world. So how do you come back when everything has burnt down and you don't know where you fit anymore? Eline is an Actress, Poet, Filmaker & Motochick. She shares her incredible story of heartache, struggle, determination and drive to continue moving forward to find love within herself again. Her new Kickstarter for her poetry book From Sky To Infinity is set to launch May 31st, 2022. Find her on instagram at @elinemets , @badasschickstv & @fromskytoinfinity
Ever wonder what it is truly like to be a Professional Cheerleader in the Canadian Football League? In this episode, my friend and former Ottawa Redblacks cheer teammate, Erin Chapman & I dive into our experience as CFL cheerleaders, Pros & Cons of the Industry, and give you a behind the scenes peak into the world of professional cheerleading. Get ready for some dirt to be dished!
Erin Chapman is a former Ottawa Redblacks cheerleader, Miss Elite Americas winner 2021, founder of the You Go Girl Project Canada, and works for the special Olympics. Check out more on Erin & the Ottawa Redblacks Cheer team below!
Erins Instagram: @erinclairechapman
Redblacks Cheer Instagram: @redblackscheer
The YOU GO GIRL PODCAST: Listen Here
0:40 - Intro to the episode
2:40 - About Erin Chapman, her history with dance, the You Go Girl Project & Pageant life
8:08 - Diving into the CFL - What made us join the Ottawa Redblacks Cheer Team
12:55 - Trying out for the team - our experiences
19:25 - Difference between CFL, high school and university cheerleading
25:35 - Erin runs us through a typical Game Day
31:05 - The Industry - Things people may not know about the CFL & Cheerleaders
44:40 - THE NO FRATERNIZATION RULE - Is it fair?
50:25 - Where the industry could make changes to better support cheerleaders
51:00 - Uniforms
54:35 - Benefits of being a CFL cheerleader - What can you apply to work?
59:08 - Favourite things about being a CFL cheerleader
1:04:25 - Most Memorable Moments
1:07:15 - Funny Moments
1:11:38 - CONFESSIONS!!
1:25:15 - Wrap up! - How you can show your support to the athletes
THANK YOU!
Chantelle Dillon is the owner & instructor at Rhythm & Beet Collective, an online Barre & Pilates Fitness community, and is also in school to be a Holistic Neutritionalist. She opens up about her experience with birth control use and the life altering side effects from years of being on it. Together we discuss the many challenges woman face with life on "The Pill", and give some insight on how to better protect yourself before making the choice to go on it.
INSTAGRAM: @rhythm.and.beet.collective
0:48 - Intro/About Chantelle
1:50 - Getting started with Rhythm & Beet Collective
5:40 - Body Image, reasons for getting into fitness
8:45 - The time we did a photoshoot at the Westin Harbor Front Toronto
9:35 - Birth control - discussion, Chantelle’s experience with, side effects, etc.
12:35 - “The Pill” causing issues - Auto Immune Disorder
14:19 - Side effects from coming off the pill
17:00 - Kela’s experiences with birth control, estrogen allergy, Depo Provera, Copper IUD
21:00 - Life without Birth control, naturopathic approach to health
25:20 - Recommendations for woman thinking about going on birth control
32:50 - Wrap Up
Can males & females truly be just friends? Here's the personal scoop from Canadian Wakeboard Pro, Kelsey Chiappa, who's no stranger to being a female in a male dominated sport. From making a name as a female rider, gaining respect from the boys, navigating uncomfortable and traumatic experiences to creating life long friendships with the opposite sex, I think it's safe to say that with the right attitude, male/female friendships can be some of the most valued and capable of lasting a lifetime. Be sure to check this episode out!
INSTAGRAM: @kchiappa
0:40 - Intro/About Kelsey
5:13 - Getting in Wakeboarding
7:50 - Cable Wakeboarding explained, male:female ratio at the parks
11:45 - Challenges being a female around males at the cable park
14:25 - Personal story on sexual harassment
23:10 - Can males & females be friends? And what makes those friendships work
29:30 - Being friends with males while in a relationship
34:35 - Types of behavior that is appropriate/inappropriate in male/female friendships especially while dating someone else
37:30 - Benefits to having male/female relationships
43:45 - What is in store for you over the next year
45:10 - New OUTHOUSE movie…Premier 2023?
If you want to check out the OUTHOUSE 1, Deuce, & Turd, check it out on VIMEO or the links below!
OUTHOUSE The Deuce HERE See Kelsey @ 4:55!
OUTHOUSE The Turd HERE See Kelsey @ 28:55!
Badass female enduro rider Chrisma Wortley opens up about her unique upbringing, personal struggles and recent divorce and how it has shaped her into the wonderful and resilient woman she is today. It is never easy sharing your struggles with the world, and we are so lucky to have her on the show!
0:42 - Intro/About Chrisma
6:00 - Growing up in Africa and Australia
11:40 - Moving to Canada
17:20 - Relationship with parents
22:20 - Hardships/Marriage/Divorce
40:30 - Setting Boundaries, The 5 Love Languages & Embracing the lessons learned
48:43 - Getting her happiness back, Therapy, Learning to say no & becoming self-aware
58:05 - What has kept her driving forward in riding moto
1:03:20 - Goals for this upcoming year
In this episode we are joined by Stephanie Nychka who is an original West Coast Canadian female pro Mountain Biker, Freestyle BMX Champion, stay-at-home (sorta, when not biking :P) mom of three, certified chiropractor and all around badass human being. Stephanie's been a huge role model to so many young female athletes who look to balance the life of an athlete and a mother & wife. She gives insight into her home life, marriage, pregnancy and body image, experiences with concussions and more. For any woman needing a little inspiration, make sure to check this episode out!
INSTAGRAM: @rideslikeamother
0:50 - Intro/About Stephanie
3:30 - How she got into biking
7:30 - How a fun relationship turned into a husband and life partner
10:45 - SURPRISE! Becoming pregnant as a professional athlete
18:45 - Advice for women who wish to becoming pregnant and maintain an athletic lifestyle
21:50 - Body image & battling insecurities
24:47 - Witnessing a death as a first responder
31:45 - Concussion - her experiences first hand as well as working with athletes as a doctor of chiropractics
37:55 - Goals for the upcoming year!
It has been a vision in progress to begin a podcast and start openly speaking about the struggles, the inspiration and the bad ass moments that define who we are as humans and athletes. I am excited to begin the venture with a mini series, interviewing female athletes who have inspired me in some shape or form, and whom I hope can inspire you. Join along as we dive into real life stories and topics that make woman who they are.