Women Make Waves with Lindsey Locke & Arielle Bloom

Addicted To The Process | Kels Kiel

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:50:00 +0000

What an ATHLETE! Kels Kiel is on the show and chatting all things from CrossFit to bobsledding! We loved this conversation and the honesty Kels brought with her.

Today, the gals explore:

- Doing New Things

- Team USA Bobsledding

- Mindset Around Training Changing

- Sport Specific Training

- Fear of Looking Silly

- Body Image & Mental Health

- Falling in Love With The Process

- Making Training Fun

If you loved this episode as much as we did, make sure to leave a 5-star rating and review! Until next week, enjoy the show. Xo!

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Creativity & Coaching | Emily Rappold

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:50:00 +0000

NCFIT's own Emily Rappold is on the show today. Emily helped us launch the Women Make Waves campaign back in March of 2021 and, in short, is one of the reasons this podcast even exists! We were so happy to chat with Emily, and hope you get just as much out of today's show as we did.

Today, we explore:

- Becoming The Best Version of Yourself

- Shutting The Door on Social Media

- Self-Control and Social Media

- Leaving Sh*t at the Door

- Professional Coaching & Sustainability

- Getting Creative While Coaching

- Developing a Career in Coaching

Enjoy the show! Xo!

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Vulnerability Hangover | Amanda Barnhart

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:50:00 +0000

What a way to start the New Year, not with a hangover but with Vulnerability. We sat down with Amanda Barnhart today and she shares all about what it's like to be an athlete-influencer and how she leads with vulnerability.

Today, the girls dive into:

- Awareness & Honesty

- Journaling and the Emotional Process

- The Reality of Athletes on Social Media

- Vulnerability Hangovers

- Blending the Worlds of PT and Competition

- Movements for Longevity

- Fitness Outside of the Gym

We know this got our 2022 started right! Here's to making waves in the new year! Xo!

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Film Making & Motherhood | Mariah Moore

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Female Film Maker and the lady behind the lens at CrossFit, Mariah Moore is on the show today! Ah, selfishly, I loved catching up with Mariah, as I've watched her career explode over the last decade. Starting out in film making in her late teens with CrossFit, Mariah has made waves and paved the way for all women coming up in the film making space... did we mention she's been doing all of this while being a mother of TWINS? Talk about super human!

Today, we explore:

- Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

- Prioritizing Fitness

- Body Image During Pregnancy

- Training Post-Partum

- Radical Acceptance and Appreciation

- Making Waves in Male-Dominated Industries

- Stop Stressing About What to do With Your Life

- Everything Happens for a Reason

- Passion Projects

If you've been holding back, even just a little, we hope this gives you a kick in the butt to get out there and be awesome! Until next week, enjoy the show!

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Holiday Prep | Linds & Bloom

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Linds and Bloom are back on the mics today to talk all things holidays! Trigger warnings, emotional eating, and boundary setting are just a few of the topics we dive into today. Grab your favorite cup of tea and sit down for a holiday special!

Today, the gals explore:

- Bloom Gets Married [Again]

- Communication Styles

- Boundary Setting With Your Family

- Intention & Planning

- New Coping Skills

- You Are Your Biggest Roadblock

- Nutrition and The Holidays

- Intentions For The New Year

Wishing you the best holiday season! Let's make some waves!

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The Science of Starting Over | Danny J

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Ah, grab your favorite blanket, light a candle, and get ready for Danny J to spill some major TEA, y'all! Our first ever TEDTalk speaker is on the show today, and damn did Danny J blow our minds when it comes to "Starting Over." We have all been there, and "Do-Over Danny" explains to us just how much there is to learn in the experience of starting over.

Today, the girls dive into:

- How We Begin Again

- Get To vs. Have To

- GIFT: Grief, Insight, Forgiveness, Truth

- 3 C’s: Control, Confidence, Celebrate

- Feminine & Masculine Energy

- Trauma Comparison

- Living Out Someone Else’s Narrative & Reprogramming

- Reacting vs Responding

We were all put on this planet to grow, and hot damn does Danny show us how we can do that! Enjoy!

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Hustle In Silence | Kandace Hudspeth

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Kandace Hudspeth, aka Mama K, is on the show today! Ladies, if Kandace doesn't fire you up to do your best work and know your worth, I don't know what will. Kandace is the CMO at Hybrid Performance Method and holds just about every certification known in the fitness space including, but not limited to, CFL1, OPEX CCP, and NASM-PFPS. We had so much fun chatting with Mama K today and are feeling more inspired than ever.

Today, the gals explore:

- Winning Is Never Fun Alone

- Leading WITH The Team

- How To Overcome Impostor Syndrome

- Confidence From Competence

- Creating & Maintaining Culture

- Setting Boundaries In The Virtual Space

- How To Reach Your Career Goals

- Treating Your Role Like a Business

Let's get out there, know our worth, and conquer the world, listeners! Xo!

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Behind The Scenes of the CrossFit Games | Christine Bald

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:50:00 +0000

All I can say is WOW! Christine Bald is on the show today, listeners, and she's bringing the heat. Sharing what it's like to take over Dave Castro's Instagram and the inside scoop from the CrossFit Games, Christine shares openly and authentically the stories that matter!

Today, the girls explore:

- Dave Castro’s Instagram

- Inspired by Hamilton

- Capturing the Games on Social Media

- Writing Bergeron’s Book

- Telling the Deeper Story

- What Happened to Brooke Wells

- Running with Scott Panchik at the Games

- Growing Through Discomfort & “Playing Up”

- The Story of Annie Thorisdottir

- Staying Objective While Writing

If you loved the show as much as we did, be sure to rate & review! Xo!

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Movement As Medicine | Julie Foucher

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Can you imagine a world where your MD understands the innerworkings of functional fitness, has their CrossFit Level 1, and prescribes lifestyle changes to address your symptoms? Julie Foucher has you covered with CrossFit's Precision Care. We were so excited to talk to Julie about everything medicine, movement, and mindfulness.

Today, we explore:

- CrossFit Precision Care

- Julie’s Launch Into Medicine

- Physician-Patient Relationship

- Gaps in Medical Models

- Importance of Quality of Food

- WHOOP’s Women’s Performance Collective

- Cycle Tracking Research

- Leaning Into Emotional Health

- Meditation, Breathwork, & Visualization

- The Power of Our Thoughts

- Addressing Self-Worth & Enough-ness

Here's to movement as medicine! Until next week, enjoy the show! Xo!

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Making The Complex Simple | EC Synkowski

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Long time friend of NCFIT and major source of inspiration for Linds and Bloom, EC Synkowski is on the show today! We absolutely loved having EC on and picking her brain about all things business, fitness, and nutrition.

Today the girls explore:

- Where Do We Start: Nutrition

- Psychology of Nutrition

- Building a Business

- 10 Principles of Nutrition

- Telling Hard Truths

- The Worried Well: Nutrition Anxiety

- Debunking Junk Science

- The Placebo & Nocebo

- 800g Challenge

I don't know about you, but I'm about to load my plate with fruits & veggies! Until next week, enjoy the show! Xo!

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Conscious Coaching | Colleen Fleming

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:50:00 +0000

Whooo! We've got another NCFIT SISTER on the show today, Colleen Fleming. Many of you may know her from NCFIT Campbell, bringing epic playlists, and much of the NCFIT community knows her as an athlete, front desk associate, intern, and ultimately full-time coach. She's been through it all with NCFIT and shines light on what it means to bring consciousness into coaching!

Today, the girls explore:

- Pursuing Psychology

- Meeting Athletes Where They’re At

- The Power of Language

- Building Rapport as a Coach

- Coaches Are Human Too

- Leading with Curiosity

- Coaching Pre & Post-COVID

- Burpee Til’ We’re Free

- Leading by Example

- Impostor Syndrome in Early Coaching

We loved having Colleen on the show and can't wait to have her back! Until next week, enjoy! Xo!

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Doping Scandals & Radical Responsibility | Linds & Bloom

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:50:00 +0000

The girls are back to chat and go down every rabbit hole we can find. With all the buzz around Larissa Cunha's suspension from CrossFit, we give you our two cents in today's show and so much more. Did I mention we like rabbit holes?

Today, Bloom & Linds explore:

Banned Substances

CrossFit’s ban

Victimhood vs. Radical Responsibility

TUFT University's Healthiest Foods

Fortified Nutrients

Spoiler Alert: Cheerios are NOT Heart Healthy

Confirmation Bias

Liver: Nature’s Multivitamin

Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh with us! Until next week, enjoy the show! Xo!

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Episode 31 | Camille Leblanc-Bazinet | Results are King

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Camille Lablanc-Bazinet is on the show today, y'all! Talking all things training, nutrition, and body composition, you're bound to want to try NCFLEX after today's episode! We talk all about Camille's company, her exit from CrossFit, and her new pursuit of body building.

Together, the girls explore:

- Chemical Engineering & Bulletproof Nutrition

- Trendy Tribes and Toxicity

- Breaking Down Macro-Nutrients & Energy

- How Our Hormones Affect Our Nutrition

- Breaking Out of the Echo Chamber

- Knowledge is Power

- Pressure of Performance

- Doing The Mundane Creates Greatness

- Body Building & Building Credibility

- Food as Fuel

This girl is making serious WAVES! Enjoy! Xo!

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Episode 30 | Dr. Stacy Sims | Women Are NOT Small Men

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:50:00 +0000

AH, excuse us while we fan girl for a bit... STACY SIMS is on the show today! Chatting all things women's health, Stacy explains how women should train & fuel (especially around our favorite time of the month). Whether you are a woman, train women, or love a woman, this episode has something for everyone.

Stacy and the gals explore:

- “Anomaly” Research Being Thrown Out

- High & Low Hormone Changes in Research

- Breaking Down Menopause

- How Women Need to Train Throughout Life

- Menstrual Cycle Tracking & Nutrient Optimizing

- Supplements For Women

- Cycle Tracking and Nutrition

- Hormonal Birth Control’s Effect on Recovery

- Basal Body Temperature

- FemmeTech

Nerding out would be an understatement. We learned SO much on today's show and can't wait to share that info with you! Enjoy! Xo!

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Episode 29 | Miranda Alcaraz | Swim Against The Tide

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:50:00 +0000

We've got long-time friend of NCFIT, Miranda Alcaraz, on the show today! Man, was I excited for this conversation. Selfishly after training and coaching alongside Miranda years ago, we couldn't wait to reconnect today! We cover ALL kinds of topics ranging from nutrition, to competing, and being an entrepreneur in the fitness space!

Today, the gals explore:

Changing The Way We Look at Fitness

Consistency Isn’t Sexy

Fitness Should Be Fun

Learning From Failure

Motivation vs. Entertainment

“My Kids Eat What I Eat”

Baby Steps Towards Better Nutrition

More Than Nothing

Transition Out of Competing

We loved having Miranda on the show, and can't wait to have her back! Until next week, enjoy! Xo!

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Episode 28 | Lindsey Mathews | BIRTHFIT

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:50:00 +0000

We've got founder of BIRTHFIT, Lindsey Mathews, on the show today, listeners! Grab a notebook because Lindsey is dropping knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb on this one! Ladies, if you've been curious how your cycle affects your training this one is for you! Coaches, if you want to learn how to best serve your female athletes, this one's for you. If you're trying to boost your overall knowledge and awareness around hormones, nutrition, conception, and everything in between, this one is for YOU!

Today, the girls explore:

- Questioning The Standard American Lifestyle

- Research and Censorship

- Critical Period of Development

- Bringing “Taboo” Topics to Light

- Conception & Fertility

- Hormonal Birth Control

- Fertility Awareness Method

- Training Around Your Cycle

- Nutrition During Pregnancy & Postpartum

This just began to scratch the surface! We can't wait to have Lindsey back on the show! Enjoy!

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The 5th Vital Sign

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Episode 27 | Emily Schromm | Macros, Mantras, & Meditation

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:50:00 +0000

Emily Schromm is on the show today, y'all, and she is bringing the FIRE! As you know, Linds and Bloom like to go a little "woo," and Emily filled our little hippie hearts with today's show!

We dive into:

- Whale Energy: How to Move People

- Being on the Real World

- The Year of “Yes”

- Permission to Evolve

- Emily’s Personality Test

- Welcoming the Shadow & the Light

- Holistic Medicine

- Questions as Love Language

We absolutely loved everything about today's show! Catch you next week, xo!

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Episode 26 | Caroline Burckle | Permission To Be ME

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Olympic medalist, Co-founder of RISE Athletes, and overall bad*ss, Caroline Burckle, is on the show today! Caroline shared vulnerably and authentically about her journey to the Olympics, hurdles she's had to overcome since medaling, and how she is making an impact on up and coming athletes!

Today, the gals explore:

- Being Driven by Curiosity

- Freedom in Structure

- Identifying with Titles

- Asking Permission

- What Serves Me & What Doesn’t

- Creating Space

- The Body Keeps Score & Somatic Therapy

- Mental Health in the Olympics

We absolutely loved today's show and everything Caroline stands for! Enjoy the show! Xo!

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Episode 25 | Kelly Clark | What? We Can’t Just Blame Dave Castro Anymore?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:50:00 +0000

CrossFit athlete, coach, and absolute rockstar, Kelly Clark, is on the show today! Transitioning from a team competitior to an individual athlete in 2021, Kelly absolutely shocked fans, coaches, and fellow competitors with a dynamite rookie year! Nearly missing last-chance qualifiers for the CrossFit Games, Kelly was a part of the Games workout testing team for Dave Castro in 2021, and shares insights on what that process was like!

Today, the girls dive into:

- Fears of Competing as an Individual

- Being More Than an Influencer

- Letting Go of Judgement & Mindful Movement

- Games Workout Testing

- Balancing a Marriage with Training

- Ditching All-or-Nothing Mindset

- Holistic Wellness & Injury Prevention

- Movement as Therapy

This was one of our most fun episodes to date, and we can't wait for you to listen! Enjoy!

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Episode 24 | Annie Sakamoto | You Don’t Have to be Perfect

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:50:00 +0000

CrossFit legend, Annie Sakamoto, is on the show today! Checking off the goal of winning the CrossFit Games this year, affiliate owner, mother, and athlete, Annie is #goals! We had so much fun catching up with her and chatting all things lifestyle, nutrition, and fitness!

Today, the gals explore:

- Annie’s Launch Into CrossFit

- Adding Intensity to Workouts

- Biggest Evolutions in CrossFit

- Strength & Conditioning for Athletes/Sport

- Training for Longevity

- Finding Annie’s Competitive Side

- Accidentally Qualifying for the Games

- Camaraderie & Competition

- Cultivating Community

- Making Training Fun

- Take Your Zone and Shove it: Nutrition

- Focus on the Future: What’s Next

Here's to taking actionable steps that lead to sustainable change! Enjoy!

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Episode 23 | Kari Pearce | It’s Not Luck, It’s Hard Work

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:50:00 +0000

We had the incredible honor of sitting down with Kari Pearce today! We talk all about PowerAbs, body-image, elite level CrossFit, and more! Kari also shares her experience of not competing this year, and what events lead to that. Vulnerably and authentically, the girls dive into:

- Life After Being an Athlete

- Core, Community, & Confidence

- Body Image and Being “Bulky”

- Making it to the CrossFit Games 6 Months in

- Mindset Training On and Off the Competition Floor

- Training Through The Pandemic

- Stop Rushing the Process

- Keeping Strengths & Working Weaknesses

- Not Competing at 2021 Games

Grab your tissues, y'all! If you're anything like us, this episode will be a tear jerker! Xo

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Episode 22 | Alison Scudds | Placing Worth on Effort Not Outcome

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:50:00 +0000

The one and only Alison Scudds is on the show today, and we couldn't be more excited. Alison goes WAY back with the NCFIT family having been both a coach and athlete at NCFIT Redwood City! It was so incredibly fun catching up with our girl, A-Scudds, as we chatted all about training, the CrossFit Games, and her clothing line with Born Primitive!

Today, the girls dive into:

- Doing Hard Things

- CrossFit: Feeding Competitive Nature

- Proving Yourself Right

- Overcoming Second Guessing & Self-Doubt

- Identifying What is In and Out of Your Control

- Detaching From the Outcome

- Radically Accepting Reality

- Smashing Stereotypes

- Ali’s Clothing Line [and secret launch]

Enjoy the show! Xo!

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Episode 21 | Leslie Brocchini M.D. | Healing the Healer

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Leslie Brocchini is on the show today, and we couldn't be more excited. Selfishly, this turned into a show where we got to ask all of our own medical questions on our quest for long-term health and wellness. Along the way, we dive into so many good nuggets of information for anyone on their health and fitness journey.

Today, the girls chat all things:

Finding a Medical Model That Works

Food as Medicine

Patient Advocacy

Eating, Sleeping, Hydrating, & Managing Stress

How Trauma Effects Health

The Role of Epigenetic in Healing

What is Healthy Stress

Making Sustainable Lifestyle Change

Combating Immediate Gratification Mindset

Here's to a path of health and healing! Enjoy the show!

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Episode 20 | Linds, Bloom, & LD | Girl Talk Vol. 1

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Let's have some girl talk, shall we? Linds, Arielle, and Laura are sitting down to chit chat about everything under the sun. As much as we love our guests, we had so much fun firing up the mics and chatting with each other.

Today, we talk all things:

Stress Management

Neck Hammocks, Hair Masks, & Blacking Out

Creating Connection and Compassion

Giving and Receiving Compliments

How to Ask for Help

Vulnerability in Relationship

Why Does LD Like Scary Movies

Sound Baths & Meditations

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Exercise

Get to know the gals of Women Make Waves a little more and enjoy the show! Xo!

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Episode 19 | Ashley Rice & Jocelyn Gaddie | Action Over Aesthetics

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:50:00 +0000

We've got the Lavender Lifestyle ladies, Ash and Joc on the show today, y'all! These ladies are absolute firecrackers and brought such a fun conversation today! Both mothers of 4 (holy smokes), these ladies know how to balance motherhood, partnership, fitness, and nutrition! How do they do it? By making sustainable life choices and honoring their journey!

Today, the gals dive into:

- The Many Faces of Motherhood

- Shift From Selfish to Selfless

- Progress Over Perfection

- Community & Accountability

- Unlearning Diet Culture

- Joy in the Journey

- Hormonal Imbalances & Holistic Fixes

- Carbs are OKAY

- Ditching Your Fad Diet

If you loved this episode as much as we did, please make sure to rate & review! Xo!

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Episode 18 | Amy Morrison | Cold Exposure & Compassion

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Amy Morrison is on the show today, y'all! Selfishly, Amy is one of my soul sisters, and I couldn't be more excited to have had her on the Women Make Waves Podcast! Both a licensed therapist and XPT coach, Amy helps clients bridge the mind and body through practices like cold exposure, sauna, breath, and self-compassion.

Today, the gals dive into:

- Biopsychosocial Model

- What is XPT

- Bridging The Mind and Body Through Breath

- Hot and Cold Exposure

- Regulating Stress

- Mental Resilency

- Nasal Breathing

- Connecting to Your “Why”

- Cultivating Self-Compassion

Today is a great day to love yourself! Xoxo!

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Episode 17 | Natalie Allport | Mental Health Is Health

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why sports fans are so sympathetic to athletes' injury recovery, but don't show the same respect when it comes to mental health recovery? Today the girls and Natalie explore exactly that! Between being a Nationally ranked snowboarder, CrossFit athlete, and entrepreneur, Natalie knows a thing or two about failure and resilience.

Today, the girls dive into:

- Nat’s Snowboarding Career

- Overcoming Loss of Identity

- Sharing About Mental Health Struggles

- Integration of Life Changing Experiences

- Saying Yes to Fun

- Micro Balance Macro Change

- Missing the Olympics

- Process Mindset vs. Results

- Learning Through Injuries

- Impact You Can Make on Social Media

This conversation is for all women that have ever wondered if "it" was possible! We're here to tell you, "yes!" Enjoy!

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Episode 16 | Leah Lutz | Cherishing Change

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:50:00 +0000

We've got the wonderful, powerlifting, boss-lady, Leah Lutz on the show today! Leah beautifully merges the worlds of athletes and coaches with the work she does with Barbell Medicine and her powerlifting career. Exploring all things coaching, consciousness, and change, Leah and the WMW ladies go there today!

Together, the gals explore:

- Making Waves for Female Weightlifters

- Nationals Training During a Pandemic

- Becoming an Athlete

- Weight Loss and Lifestyle Change

- Radical Responsibility

- Honoring all Parts of Ourselves

- Having Control in Change

- Motivational Interviewing

- Understanding Ambivalence

We absolutely loved today's show! If you loved it as much as we did, please be sure to rate, review, and share! Xo!

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Episode 15 | Erin Blevins | The Amazonian Carnivore

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:20:00 +0000

Whew! Hot damn, y'all! We are so excited for today's show with Erin Blevins! What hasn't this girl done? From competitive CrossFit, to cheffing for celebs, adopting the carnivore diet, and transforming superman, this girl has ALL the stories!

Today, Erin and the WMW gals dive into:

Fascination with Capability

Cheffing for Celebs

From High Fashion to Fitness

Transforming Superman

From Carbohydrates to Carnivore

Digestion, Hydration, and Feeling Better

Elevating Your Mood Through Food

Reframing Failure

Enjoy this one, listeners; we know we did! Xoxo!

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Episode 14 | Linda Tang | Stop Making Sustainability a Contingenci

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Good friend of the show, NCFIT member, and badass lady entrepreneur, Linda Tang, is on the show today! If this episode doesn't fire you up to make better, cleaner, and more sustainable decisions, we don't know what will! Determined to bring manufacturing back to the States and stay clean while doing it, Linda is on a mission to change consumer goods as we know it! Today, the Linda and ladies explore:

- A Lineage of Strong Women

- COVID’s Impact on US Manufacturing

- Waste Produced by Clothing Companies

- Instant Gratification’s Environmental Impact

- Sustainability Ripple Effect

- Why Big Ideas Come in the Shower

- Making Waves in Male Dominated Industries

- Abundance Mindset

Enjoy this one, listeners & stay up to date with new masks and apparel coming out from Contingenci!

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Episode 13 | Jen Widerstrom | Strong Women Love Strong Women

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Alright, y'all! Jen Widerstrom is on the show today and bringing absolute fire to the Women Make Waves Podcast! You may know Jen from American Gladiators and The Biggest Loser, as she is one of the baddest b*tches we know! What you may not know is how she built confidence, how she found vulnerability, and became the fierce lioness that she is.

Today, Jen and the girls explore:

- Women Lifting Other Women

- Bathroom Chats

- Shifting From Ego to Curiosity

- Fear & The Resistance to Change

- How to Build Confidence

- Letting Go & Releasing Control

- Protecting Your Peace

We absoluely loved today's episode and can't wait to have Jen back! Enjoy! Xoxo!

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Episode 12 | Aubrie Lee | Thriving Not Surviving

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Our first listener-nominated guest, Aubriee Lee, is on the show today, folks! We could not be happier that our paths crossed with Aubrie's. Aubrie is hands down the most insipiring guest we've had on the show to date. Determined to destroy the shame that surrounds the disabled community, Aubrie and the gals dive into:

Ableism & Finding Community

Celebrating Disability: Loving all Parts of Self

Surviving vs. Thriving

Impacts of COVID on the Disabled Community

Disability Visibility & Elevating Disabled Voices

Aubrie’s Experience & Evolution of Muscular Dystrophy

Choosing to Love Change

Grab your tissues, y'all and get ready to be inspired!

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Episode 11 | Amelia Boone | Running is NOT Therapy

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Amelia Boone is on the show today, listeners, and we couldn't be more excited to share this conversation with you. Making waves in the ultra running and obstacle world, Amelia is also breaking the silence when it comes to disordered eating in athletics.

Vulnerably and authentically, the ladies and Amelia explore:

Vulnerability Hangovers

Finding a Support System

Living in Alignment

Intentions and Motivations Behind Our Actions

Juggling Athletics & Disordered Eating

Negative Self-Talk

GLAD: Gratitude, Learning, Accomplishment & Delight

Happiness is NOT a Constant State of Being

Practicing Impermanence

Enjoy today's episode, y'all—I know we did! Xo

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Episode 10 | Laura D'Aiello | Indiana Jones Covered In Glitter: Mountaineering Mental Health

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:50:00 +0000

We've got our final Meet the Host episode for y'all today, and hot damn it's a goodie! Lindsey and Arielle are chatting with the one and only Laura D'Aiello today, and the ladies are GOING THERE! Chatting all things mental health, mountaineering, ultra running, and body image, the ladies exlplore:

- Learning to Take Risks

- Laura’s Rock Bottom & Healing

- Survival Mode & Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone

- Reframing Your Fitness Goals

- Breakdowns as Breakthroughs

- Learning Through Failure

- Disordered Eating & Learning to Love Your Body

- Making Waves at 14,000ft.

Grab your tissues, listeners, and get ready to be inspired! Enjoy the show!

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Episode 9 | Mindy Chen | Disrupting The "Norm" & Being a Notorious Bastard

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Hold onto your seats, boys and girls, Mindy is here to blow your mind! Breaking all the rules, Mindy has forged her own path in business, fitness, and this thing we call life. Today's episode will leave you ready to evaluate your life and where you can live it most authentically!

Today, the gals dive into:

- Personal Responsibility for a Better Tomorrow

- Being True to Self: Breaking Stereotypes & Traditions

- How to Stop People Pleasing

- The Launch of Notorious Bastards

- The Courage to Fail

- Creativity and Quentin Tarantino

- Being Unapologetically You

PSA: We are not responsible for any life altering decisions you may make after listening to today's show... unless they're epic ones! Enjoy!

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Episode 8 | Kelli Tennant | Sexual Goddess

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Kelli Tennant is on the show today, and get ready... it's steamy! Kelli is making waves by shaking up the word "normal" as we know it. Previously a sideline reporter for the Lakers and Dodgers and now the facilitator of women's circles and plant medicine advocate, Kelli has made HUGE shifts in her identity. Because of this firsthand experience, Kelli is able to better support those around her also on this journey to find themselves.

Today the ladies explore:

The Intersection of Spirituality and Sexuality

Sexual Liberation

The Practice of Surrendering

Releasing Expectation & Believing in Sovereignty

The Somatic Experience & Dropping Into Your Body

Reparenting and Healing The Mother Wound

Fighting Forward and Learning From Your Partner

Kelli is as fierce and she is inspirational! Enjoy the show!

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Episode 7 | Lauren Fisher | Grown Strong

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Lauren Fisher is on the show today and making HUGE waves! With the goal of changing lives, increasing confidence, and leading by example of what it means to be Grown Strong, Lauren is paving the way for ladies in fitness.

Today Lauren and the girls explore:

What is Grown Strong

From Apparel to Lifestyle

Competition, Entrepreneurship, and Being a Full-time Student

Asking for Help

Surrounding Yourself with an Aligned Team

Surviving Social Media

The Power of Gratitude

Facing Fear and Failure

We know you'll love this one, listeners! Grown Strong code to come! Xo!

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Episode 6 | Lindsey Locke | Sticking It To Shame

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Let's get to know Linds a little more! Today, Laura and Arielle interview co-host Lindsey all about life, shame, sex, trauma, therapy, and more. Outside of NCFIT, Lindsey is also a therapist, and shares at length what that process is like, how she helps clients address shame, and practices we can put in place to become more resilient.

Today, the ladies explore:

The Quest for Authenticity: A Redneck with Hippie Tendencies

Exploring All Parts of Yourself & Welcoming Emotions

Lindsey’s Saturn Return

Bringing Awareness to Your Confirmation Bias

How to Stomp Out Shame

Finding Unconditional Positive Regard

Guests will be returning next week! Until then, sit back, enjoy, and get to know the hosts of the Women Make Waves Podcast a little more! Xoxo

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Episode 5 | Jenn Dancer | Words Are A Reflection of Your Heart

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Jenn Dancer is on the show today, listeners... and, you guessed it, we cried! Jenn brings so much love, authenticity, and vulnerability to the table. Making Waves as a mother, athlete, wife, and business owner, Jenn is someone we each aspire to be.

Today we explore:

-Finding mindfulness and how to be present

-Disrupting patterns for growth

-How to podium in partnership

-Finding your identity

-Making Waves in Motherhood

We can't wait for you to hear today's episode! Laugh with us, cry with -us, and become a better person with us! Xoxo!

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Episode 4 | Adee Cazayoux | Nothing Left Unsaid

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Adee Cazayoux is on the show today, and we couldn't be more excited. Adee is an absolute force fueled by vulnerability and authenticity. Today, Add and the girls explore:

How WAG Got It’s Start

Persistence & Being Bigger Than Your Excuses

Writing Your Own Narrative as a New Mom

Welcoming Challenge

Navigating Responsibility Sharing

Relationship Check-In Ritual

Meditation & Journaling for Self-Reflection

Radical Responsibility & Accountability

Habit Stacking and Your Non-Negotiables

Creating Time

This was one of our favorite conversations to date, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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Episode 3 | Arielle Bloom | Functional Nutrition & High Performance Habits

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +0000

Let's get to know the hosts a bit, eh? This episode Laura and Lindsey interview co-host, Arielle, about her journey into nutrition coaching, personal development, and ultimately building her own business! Today the girls explore:

- Finding Resiliency Through Fitness

- Building High Performance Habits

- The Shadow Side of Fitness: Disordered Eating & Thinking

- Functional nutrition and Addressing the Emotional Side of Eating

- Where to Start When Shifting Your Mindset

- Making Sustainable Change

- Regenerative Agriculture

Arielle is the epitome of a woman making waves! May she inspire you as much as she inspires us! Enjoy!

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Episode 2 | Juliet Starrett | I Hate The Word Passion: Do Sh*t You're Good At

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +0000

CEO, Founder, and Badass, Juliet Starrett is on the show today, folks! Founder and CEO of The Ready State, Juliet is no stranger to the entrepreneur hustle. Making waves by paving the way for other awesome ladies around her, Juliet and the gals dive into:

- Imposter Syndrome

- Taking Your Seat at the “Boy’s Table”

- Leading by Example & Elevating Female Voices

- Building Credibility and Confidence

- Doing Sh*t You’re Good At

- Fueled by Frustration

- Inclusivity & Conscious Communication

- Not Doing it Alone: The Power of Networking

If you're anything like us, you'll be ready to take on the world after listening to this episode! Enjoy!

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Episode 1 | Annie Thorisdottir | Mothers Making Waves

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:37:00 +0000

Annie Thorisdottir is on the show today and had us all in tears! Sharing experiences and insights into her life she's never shared publicly before, Annie and the gals dive into:

- The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of Being a New Mother

- Gender Equality: Competing Like a Girl

- Body Image & Learning to Love the Skin You’re In

- The Power of Vulnerability & Sharing Your Struggles

- Strength in Femininity and Female Connections

- Annie’s Experience with Postpartum Depression

We couldn't have asked for a better inaugural guest and look forward to Annie being back on the show. Grab your tissues, and get ready to enjoy the Women Make Waves Podcast!

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