Podcasts by Power Up Your Performance: Your Fitness Motivation and Guide to Movement for Empowerment, Confidence, and Resilience
Coach Kim explores topics that will empower you to transform your life from the inside out, so you can rediscover the joy and passion you had for life before careers, kids, and commitments. It's time to drop the excuses so you can create the life you've been dreaming of.
Author of the book, "Holistic Endurance Training: The Integrated Approach to Thriving as an Athlete," Kim shares tips for creating your dream life through movement, mindset, and journaling strategies. Walk, run, row, hike, swim, cycle, lift... move however you like; the secret is to become more active. Coach Kim will show you how to move in ways that enhance your wellness--and you'll learn how to manage your mindset and combine that with journaling so you reflect and adapt in a way that helps you grow.
Learn about holistic health, using movement as a catalyst for change, fitness for women in business, fitness training for newbies, running, fitness, nutrition, wellness, workout, triathlon, friendships, and life coaching. If you're ready to level up your life, Power Up Your Performance is for YOU.
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Live Incredibly Full Every Day: Martin Salama's Secrets from 2023-11-21T09:30
Martin Salama's mission is to spread laughter and joy- and he even sets a daily quota to make someone laugh every single day.
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Finding Happiness Through Community with Jason Skeesick from 2023-11-03T09:30
Jason Skeesick is an entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster who brings energy, experience, and curiosity to everything he does. He is the host of The Spear ...
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Escape a Life of Average with Marnye Moore from 2023-10-31T08:30
Marnye Moore found herself living a comfortable, but unfulfilling, life in a corporate job with a good salary, car, and house. Feeling trapped and bored, she decided to seek change and...
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Maybe You Should Give Up: Interview with Author Byron Morrison from 2023-06-27T14:54
Have you ever felt like you’re your own worst enemy? The feeling of being trapped in a cycle of self-sabotage can have profound effects on our lives. It not only hinders our progress t...
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170. Connect to Your Inner Vision to Create Your Dream Life from 2022-02-17T10:00
Petia Kolibova is a women’s transformation coach who helps women who have been pushed down and been playing it small due to toxic relationships or unhealed childhood trauma to crea...
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169. From Trials and Tribulation to Thriving in all Things from 2022-02-14T10:30
Michaela S. Cox is a multi-published author and speaker who writes about a wide range of topics. Drawing on her own life experiences with disability, divorce and the death of her b...
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168. The link between gut health, mood, and stress with Kirsty Taylor from 2022-02-03T11:00
Kirsty Taylor is a Holistic Nutritionist, bridging science and spirituality. She empowers people to understand what their bodies are trying to tell them, so they can heal their root causes. Becaus...
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167. Creating Confidence From the Inside Out with Janelle Anderson from 2022-02-01T23:05:13
Janelle Anderson is a speaker, author, and confidence coach for women entrepreneurs helping them to own their expertise, monetize their message and attract more clients. With her powerful confid...
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166. Make Your New Year's Dreams a Reality from 2022-01-25T21:09:39
How do you create your dream life? Can tough times provide fuel to help you find your passion? I talked Jessica Michelle Singleton about how she got to where she is today - and how her comedy promo...
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165. Supersized Lies: Myths About Weight Loss and the Diet Industry from 2022-01-23T19:22:43
The world would have you believe that losing weight is easy, but the truth is, in many cases, you’re being fed a generous helping of falsehoods and misguided dieting...
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164. Practical Advice on Eliminating Pain Without Medication or Surgeries from 2021-12-07T15:53:33
Pain serves a purpose. It pinpoints where our limits lie. It helps us grow stronger and more resilient. But sometimes it overstays its welcome, interfering with our quality of life.
While...
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163. Working Through Mental Struggles that Rob Athletes of Success with Jennifer Gansner from 2021-11-29T10:00
The mental side of the game is a skill and can be learned and practiced just like any other aspect of softball, soccer, volleyball, or any other competitive sport. Coach Jennifer Siess Gansner b...
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162. How to Achieve Your Health Goals Even if You Have an Incredibly Busy Schedule with Amanda Jane from 2021-11-22T10:00
How do you find time from the hustle and bustle of modern life to work on your mental and physical health? We all know that health and fitness are crucial for our longevity and overall well-bein...
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161. The Importance of Resistance Training for Women Over 50 with Mike Pullano from 2021-11-17T14:41:59
Resistance training might be an aging girl’s best friend. We talk with Mike Pullano, the Chief Product Officer at ARX (Adaptive Resistance Exercise), who recommends re...
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160. Emotional Eating During the Holidays: What You Need to Know with Cassie Christopher from 2021-11-15T13:50:07
If you are struggling with emotional eating, you'll want to listen to this episode. Cassie Christopher says, "...to anyone out there who is struggling with making the right choices... it's not y...
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159. Super Charging Your Energy Over 40 with Melissa Gunn from 2021-11-01T09:00
No one stays as animated in their 40s+ as they were i...
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158: Forging a New Path from Broken to Beautiful with Marie Gould from 2021-10-25T09:30
Today's guest knows all about forging a new path and finding happiness and success. At a young age, Marie Gould found herself with a gaping hole in her heart. Her journey to mend her brokenness ...
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157. How Creativity, Compassion and Collaboration Will Super-Charge Your Life with Izolda T. from 2021-10-11T09:00
There’s a creative genius in you; in all of us! This is a remark shared by Izolda Trakhtenberg on this episode of Power Up Your Performance. Izolda T. is a speaker, author, podcast host...
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156. How to Build a Beautiful Life with Emma Ehrenzeller from 2021-10-05T09:30
Life is beautiful, but only if you tune your inner lenses to see it as such! You have a choice to either create the happy and purposeful life of your dreams or g...
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155. Making Nutrition Simple with Mallory Gonzales from 2021-09-27T12:04:13
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154. You Are Not Your Thoughts with Casey Edward from 2021-09-20T09:00
We think 70,000 thoughts a day, but that doesn't mean you need to believe every single one. Casey Edward talks about how to filter our thoughts and check in with ourselves so we can be more mind...
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153. Help Your Teen Gain Clarity, Confidence, and Control with Greg and Beth Langston from 2021-09-09T13:15:29
Discovering your potential and purpose in life is a key element to thriving, rather than surviving—especially for students transitioning from high school to college, which is a career- and life-...
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152. How to be Healthy without Trying So Hard with Claudia Wilson from 2021-09-01T08:30
Food touches every aspect of our lives, and everyone needs to eat. Because of this, your relationship to food is important, but it doesn’t need to be hard. Listen
151. Cultivating Resilience for Better Health with Amy Deland from 2021-08-23T11:06:01
Amy Deland knows first hand that it’s not easy to tackle health issues alone, and that navigating the vast world of health and wellness can feel overwhelming. Health issues have run in her famil...
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150. Eliminate Overwhelm Without Losing Your Success with Maureen Gibbons from 2021-08-11T11:25:18
Life is stressful, and tends to operate at a hectic pace. How do you remain happy, and eliminat...
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149. Follow Your Own Journey with Simone Knego from 2021-04-21T17:51:38
Simone Knego has done some pretty remarkable things, but she says it's the small things that have impacted her life the most. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for the L...
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148. The Power of Pivoting with Monica Ortega from 2021-04-12T09:30
In the spirit of new beginnings, of forging a new path, of creating our own opportunities, I interviewed Monica Ortega, who I believe is the perfect person to help us as we start to come out of ...
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147. Stop Beating Yourself Up and Pushing Through with Gutsy Boss Becky Mollenkamp from 2021-03-24T17:32:38
On her website, Becky Mollenkamp says, "Your thoughts aren't trash. Your feelings aren't toxic. Failing to get rich isn't because you don't push enough or believe enough... You can't just think ...
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146. Empowering Women to Level Up and Become Leaders, with Rochelle Marie from 2021-03-03T16:26:19
Are you a woman who has been passed up for promotions? Are you sick of watching others get the advancement opportunities you deserve? Are you tired of working for bad bosses? Then you'll want to...
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145. Reducing Existing Pain with a New Running Shoe, Featuring Lenn Hann from 2021-02-24T14:21:34
What kind of person spends 20 years developing a new running shoe technology? I wanted to get to know the person behind the latest running shoe to hit the market and understand what he believes ...
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144. Noisy Cancer Comeback with Race Announcer Fitz Koehler from 2021-02-17T10:30
As the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and more, Fitz Koehler brings big structure, energy, and joy to sport. She’s passio...
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143. Women: Empowerment Begins with You! With Dagmar Bryant, PhD from 2021-02-15T10:00
What does it mean to feel "stuck" in life or in your career? And how does someone get "unstuck"? We hear this phrase a lot when listening to life and transformation coaches, but what does it rea...
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142. It's Time for Your Comeback in Running, Your Passions, and Life from 2021-02-12T10:00
I am seeing more and more people talking about making their comebacks as their industries begin to open back up again. And I absolutely love this topic! There are no "rules" for where you "shoul...
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141. Optimizing Mental Health and Sport Performance in Athletes with Lisa Bonta Sumii from 2021-01-18T13:48:22
If you've ever wondered how your mental performance affects your ability to run faster, train harder, and achieve your goals, today's guest has the answers. Lisa Bonta Sumii talks about the ment...
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140. Having Trouble Starting to Run? You Need Community from 2021-01-13T15:00:32
Are you having trouble getting started running? Are you already slipping when it comes to your fitness goals? You need community and consistency, and in today's episode, I'm going to help you wi...
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139. Stop Doing These Things if You Want to Achieve Your Goals from 2020-12-30T11:00
If you want to achieve your goals and create your dream life, there are a few things you need to stop doing. This isn't a list of foods to avoid or pressure to stop binge-watching TV. Instead it...
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138. Take the Pressure Off End-of-Year Expectations Around Resolutions from 2020-12-24T13:54:43
There's so much pressure this time of year. Holiday tension, family expectations, the idea that everyone needs to embark on a massive self-improvement project because we aren't good enough just ...
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137. New Year, Same AMAZING You!! from 2020-12-19T12:00
We are officially in "new year, new you" season, that season where companies begin to prey on your insecurities in advertising promising life transformations, quick results... and unrealistic ex...
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136. Your T-Shirt Size Shouldn't Matter in Running from 2020-12-16T18:02:51
Have you ever joined a group run, or attended an event that you were told was open to people of all paces, only to discover that you didn't really feel welcome? Often it's the little things that...
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135. Let's Run for Fun in 2021 from 2020-12-04T10:30
Life is what you make it. You are your thoughts, behaviors and habits, and you’re going to experience mor...
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134. Take it Slow: Grab Your Girlfriends and Let's Run! from 2020-11-29T10:00
When this pandemic is over, we need to have the biggest, most epic running adventure. So, grab your girls, share this episode with someone you want on that big adventure with you, and let's help...
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133. Dust Yourself Off: It's Time to Run! from 2020-11-25T10:00
It’s time to get up, dust yourself off, and put one foot in front of the other. We’ve been moping and avoiding exercise, and longing for the days when we could race and train with others—often f...
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132. Why We Feel Lost Without Racing: What Makes Running Meaningful from 2020-11-22T10:30
I’ve always said that running is not just about running. It’s transformational. Running can change your life in ways you never would have imagined, and it's the perfect cure for getting yourself...
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131. That 2020 BINGO Card Where YOU Become a Runner from 2020-11-15T10:00
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130. How Kindness Can Decrease Stress and Build Resilience from 2020-11-11T15:51:29
When we feel connected with others, we begin to focus on the things that make us similar, rather than the things that divide us. Kindness helps create a sense of community and belonging, but the...
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129. How We Move Forward as a Country: Seek First to Understand from 2020-11-07T11:00
As a country, we have a lot of work to do. We can’t continue with this level of hate and divisiveness. We must begin to heal. But how do we do that? Even if you don’t think of yourself as being ...
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128. You Have the Power to Choose Your Response to Election Results from 2020-11-04T10:00
Our country is divided, and over the next few days and weeks, a significant number of people will be angry or disappointed… or even feel hopeless... because the election didn’t go the way they w...
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127. All Treats, No Tricks: 5 Secrets to Make Life Sweeter from 2020-10-31T09:30
In celebration of Halloween in the US, we're talking about 5 treats guaranteed to make life sweeter. They may seem simple on the surface, but it takes effort to bring them to life.
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126. Do you know the mindset shift that delivers better results than grit? from 2020-10-28T11:35:12
We are taught that we need to have this massive amount of determination and willpower to succeed in tough times. But he truth about grit is that it works only works for short periods of time. An...
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125. Gratitude: Your Secret Weapon for Weathering Tough Times from 2020-10-21T11:37:29
We tend to focus more on the obstacles and difficulties of life because they are right there, on our face, screaming… demanding our attention. And because all our challenges require so much effo...
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124. Achieve More (Even in a Pandemic) When You Level Up Your Energy from 2020-10-17T10:00
Are you using phrases like, "I'm exhausted." "I'm drained." "I have no energy to focus on myself"? Today, we talk about how to create more energy so we have the capacity to challenge ou...
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123. Get Out of Your Funk and Feel Vibrant Again from 2020-10-13T11:21:46
It seems that more people than ever are struggling right now due to circumstances caused by the pandemic. But you don’t need to wait it out. In fact, you shouldn’t put your life on hold. If you'...
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122. Get in Shape and Feel More Confident with Emily Coffman from 2020-09-18T14:23:46
Emily Coffman knows all about thriving as an athlete. She is a retired Division 1 athlete who was tired of girls feeling like they have to go on diets and strict workout plans in order to be hea...
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121. Leap From Limitation to Liberation with Jocelyn Bellows from 2020-09-14T09:00
In this episode, Coach Kim talks with Jocelyn Bellows, a life coach who wants to show you how to ch...
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120. Take Vacations Daily: Learning to Live More and Stress Less with Dr. Tursha Hamilton from 2020-09-12T09:00
On today's show, Kim and Dr. Turshá Hamilton talk about holistic health, nutrition, and how to break the stress cycle. Dr. Turshá also takes us on a mental vacation and shows us how and why we...
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119. Heal Your Body from the Inside, Out with Dr. Wesley Fox from 2020-09-10T09:00
Dr. Wesley Fox helps people create a completely customized plan to increase vitality and heal their bodies from the inside out. He has made it his mission to help as many people as possible find...
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118. Take Back Your Power: Standing Up to Back-to-School Bullies with Tom Russell from 2020-09-06T09:30
Tom Russell is the author of “Finding Your True North: A Bullied Teen’s Journey Of Hope.” He is a radio host on W4WN.com, and he is an anti-bullying advocate. In t...
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117. How Journaling with Your Non-Dominant Hand Could Improve Your Relationships: with ST Rappaport from 2020-08-30T09:30
I mention the benefits of journaling quite often on the podcast. Today, I’m talking with ST Rappapo...
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116. Plan for Success and Achieve Greatness: How Creighton Wong Started in Triathlon from 2020-08-28T09:30
Creighton was born with a congenital defect that caused missing fingers on both hands and required his right leg to be amputated above the knee. It wasn’t until his thirties, after being inspire...
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115. Become Your Best Advocate and SOAR: Jen Sugermeyer Provides Tips to Find Health and Happiness from 2020-08-25T09:30
Today's guest is Jen Sugermeyer, who shares the strategies she used to make big changes in her own life. In her mid-30's, Jen looked in the mirror and didn't recognize the person staring back at...
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114. Look and Feel Gorgeous, Inside and Out: Tristan Lee, the Gorgeousness Coach from 2020-08-23T09:00
What does it take to look and feel gorgeous, inside and out? I talked with Tristan Lee, The Gorgeousness Coach, to find out his secrets to aging gracefully, maximizing appearance, and celebratin...
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113. The Quarantine Diaries with Liese Gardner from 2020-08-13T09:00
How have you been spending your time during this pandemic? Did you pick up a new hobby in the early weeks? Have you started a podcast? Created a unique gift item? Enjoyed baking? Today I'm talki...
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112. Day Five: You've gotta have HEART from 2020-08-07T17:10:48
This is DAY FIVE of the 5-Day Challenge designed to help you move more and achieve your goals. In this episode, I'll introduce you to my HEART system, tell you what each of the letters mean, and...
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111. Consistency and Limiting Beliefs: DAY FOUR from 2020-08-06T09:00
Today we are talking about mindset and consistency. Mindset is the name of the game. I'd say success is 75% mindset and 25% consistency. Both are important, and in today's short episode, we will...
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110. Affirmations, Intentions, and Dreams - DAY THREE from 2020-08-05T09:00
It's DAY THREE of the 5-Day Movement Challenge, and today we are talking about positivity and mindset. I'll share a little research study that shows just how powerful mindset is when it comes to...
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109: Creating a Road Map for Success from 2020-08-04T08:30
I've been thinking a lot about habits and routines and how our habits change in different seasons. We've been in one LONG season with all the unexpected changes in our lives due to COVID. How ar...
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108. Movement is Medicine: A Back-to-School Strategy from 2020-08-03T08:30
This is the first in a five-day challenge series designed to help you level up your life in this challenging time. Exercise could very well be every parent's secret weapon as we head back to sch...
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107. Passion, Action, Movement: Did You Make the Most of July? from 2020-07-31T09:00
It has been a rough couple of months, but there's a new season ahead. Even if you struggled in July, you can take the lessons from July's guests to help you moving forward. From understanding th...
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106. New Heart for Life: How Dan Williams Became a US Masters Track Champion After a Heart Attack from 2020-07-24T09:00
Dan Williams survived a heart surgery, where he had multiple heart attacks on the table, and went on to achieve top USA ranking as a master’s track athlete, receiving all American honors from th...
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105. Escape the Diet Trap with Body Centered Eating from 2020-07-23T09:00
Dalia Kinsey is a School Nutrition Specialist and Health at Every Size Registered Dietitian on a mission to make health accessible to all by encouraging body respect and joyful movement. Dalia w...
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104. Finding Empowerment in Uncertain Times from 2020-07-20T09:00
It’s important to take care of ourselves and to refuse to live in fear. In this episode, we talk about how to take control of your thoughts and let go of any ideas of what life “should be” like ...
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103. Make YOU a Priority and Change Your Life with Julie Scott from 2020-07-15T09:00
Julie Scott is a “Feel Good Junkie,” Life Coach, Author, Speaker and founder of It’s About Time Baby! Coaching. As a recovering People Pleaser, Julie is passionate about helping other selfless, ...
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102. Take a Virtual Running Adventure with Dave McGillivray from 2020-07-14T09:00
From his extraordinary 1978 run across the U.S. to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to serving as technical director then race director of the BAA Boston Marathon since th...
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101. Running Toward Joy: Foundational Principles for Living with Denise Zavitson from 2020-07-13T09:00
Today I’m talking with Denise Zavitson. Denise is a speaker, author, adventurer, champion of change, and empowerment coach and is dedicated to helping others create a life filled with joy and pu...
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100. Traits All Champions Possess: a Celebration of Episode 100 from 2020-07-09T09:00
When I have a guest on the show, I always close with the question: Power Up Your Performance is all about learning to think, feel, perform and live like a champion. What are three traits you...
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99. Stay the Course: Use Your Fitness to Help You Persevere from 2020-07-07T09:00
If we are going to stay the course, and keep standing up for what is true, and right, we are going to need a TON of energy so we can persevere. And one of the best things you can do to make sure...
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98. Discover the Benefits of Plant-Based Eating with Kathleen Gage from 2020-07-06T09:00
Today, I'm speaking with Kathleen Gage, who is known as the “no-nonsense, common sense” marketing s...
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97. Improve your health and vitality and live more abundantly with Kimberley Milousis from 2020-07-03T09:00
Kimberley Milousis is a CPA tax-specialist turned essential oil expert, natural health entrepreneur and abundance coach. With over 70,000 customers worldwide, Kimberley has acquired a wealth of ...
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96. Let's Get Fired Up for July Running from 2020-07-01T15:37:43
We are going through some really challenging times right now. And one of the best things you can do to remain resilient is to take care of your mind and body. I've launched a new challenge-- Rea...
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95. Are You Struggling? Change Your To-Do List with Daria Tsvenger from 2020-06-25T09:00
Are you struggling to be productive right now? Today's guest suggests that you change your to-do list! If you're looking to make a change, Daria has tips for finding the clarity that will help y...
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94. Are You Ready to Launch? Let's Kickstart Your Comeback from 2020-06-23T09:00
If you are looking for a challenge, or something to get you out of a rut, for something to get excited about again… join me for the Ready to Launch 5K Challenge. I’ll meet you where you’re at an...
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93. Why All Athletes Can Benefit from Yoga with Alycia McClure from 2020-06-21T09:00
Can all athletes benefit from yoga? Do you need to be flexible to take advantage of its benefits? What about hot yoga and all those tricks you see your friends posting on Instagram? Do you need ...
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92. How to Shift Your Energy to Empower a Creative Mindset with Ryan Stanley from 2020-06-18T15:36:10
What should you be doing right now? Is it okay to Netflix all day? Or should you be on a personal development quest? What are the secrets to being patient, present, and joyful? I talked to Ryan ...
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91. Turn Up The Heat on Your Motivation to Exercise from 2020-06-16T09:00
I've noticed a lot more people out walking, running, and cycling when I'm out on the trails. At least where I live, there's a COVID-19 exercise boom--and I LOVE seeing all the enthusiasm. In thi...
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90. Goal Setting: Why Run Streaks are Stupid from 2020-06-09T09:30
If you're looking to add a little bit of excitement to your life right now, you might find an exciting, new goal to be helpful. In this episode, we'll talk about how to set your goal, and how to...
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89. Will You Be Ready to Pursue Your Passion? from 2020-06-04T09:30
We all feel like life is on hold right now. But will you be ready to pursue your passion when we get the green light? Even if you aren't feeling up to taking on some new challenges right now, by...
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88. You're an Overcomer: Why You Need Optimism from 2020-04-22T09:00
You are stronger than you think. You are resilient. And you will get through this. You know I love to talk about optimism. Does it really matter? And how can it help us, especially in challengin...
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87. Give Yourself Grace and Ef Those Memes from 2020-04-21T09:00
We've all seen the motivation-shaming memes about how you're wasting an opportunity if you aren't super productive, motivated, and crossing big items off your to-do list in this time of crisis. ...
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86. Word of the Day: Hope from 2020-03-25T13:52:28
My name is Kim Peek, and I’m the author of the new book, Holistic Endurance Training. I'm a wife, mom, coach, t...
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85. Lessons We Can Learn From the Super Bowl Bound Kansas City Chiefs from 2020-01-20T17:20:35
I'm in awe of the Kansas City Chiefs and all the incredible life lessons they keep throwing our way! As I watched the AFC Championship game, and the post-game interviews, I took notes because th...
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84. Do Something Special - What We Can All Learn From Patrick Mahomes from 2020-01-16T09:30
The Kansas City Chiefs were down 24-0 in the first 20 minutes of the game last weekend. Everyone thought they were doomed. Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, kept his cool, remained calm, and gave a ...
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83. Why a Vision Board Can Help You Achieve Big Goals from 2020-01-01T09:00
Today on the podcast, I want to help you do a little dreaming, which I think is critical if you want to achieve big things. If you have some extra time throughout this holiday week, I encourage ...
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82. New Year's Resolutions Are Bogus from 2019-12-30T10:00
I always do a “what’s your word” post or podcast at the end of the year—all about choosing a phrase or word to focus on for the new year. And, this year is no different. But I want to put a litt...
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81. Fitness Trends For the New Decade from 2019-12-23T10:30
I am excited to talk to you today about five health and fitness trends that I think will be hot in the new decade. After you listen, I'd love to hear what trends you think will be big in the com...
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80. Mark Cucuzzella: On Nutrition, Running, and Fast Shoes from 2019-11-12T14:56:46
I was honored to have Dr. Mark Cucuzzella for this episode. We covered a bunch of topics, including nutrition for runners, low carb vs high/moderate carb, how focusing on nutrition first can hel...
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79. How High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity Can Boost Your Health from 2019-10-08T09:30
HIIPA stands for High Intensity Incidental Physical Activity, and it could be the secret to helping millions of Americans improve their health. People who have not yet formed a consistent exerci...
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78. Understanding the Anticancer Lifestyle with Meg Hirshberg from 2019-10-01T15:14:49
Today I’m talking with Meg Hirshberg, the founder and president of a nonprofit organization, the Anticancer Lifestyle Foundation (ALF). ALF maintains and disseminates the Anticancer Lifestyle P...
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77. What is a Fartlek and Which Runners Need Them? from 2019-09-24T09:30
Fartlek is Swedish for “speed play,” and by definition, it should be unstructured. I like to think of fartlek runs as an opportunity for my athletes to get in some speed work without the stress ...
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76. Embrace Daily Movement to Elevate Performance in Life and Running from 2019-09-19T18:41:34
How do you make time in your day for running, foam rolling, yoga, stretching... and all the other things you're supposed to do as an athlete? In this episode, we'll talk about creating routines,...
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75. Turkey Trots and Santa Dashes: Will You Be Ready For Your First 5K? from 2019-09-04T15:05:01
This week, I want to talk about Turkey Trots and other fun holiday-themed 5Ks because I know a lot of you have had it on your bucket list to run or walk a 5K this year. And if this is a goal tha...
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74. Reconnect with Your Fierce Side Now That the Kids Are Back in School from 2019-08-21T15:50:19
What does it mean to reconnect with your fierce self? Today, we'll check in on goals you've set, talk about taking time for yourself, look at how you can make magic happen in your life by settin...
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73. Tune Up Your Fueling with the Nutrition Mechanic, Dina Griffin from 2019-08-14T09:00
I'm excited to share this interview with Dina Griffin, who some of you might know as the Nutrition Mechanic. As a Sports Dietitian and athlete herself, Dina understands the many challenges that ...
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72. How to Live 100 Years Without Feeling Old from 2019-08-06T09:00
Did you see the news story this week about the 107 year old woman who says the secret to her longevity is that she never got married? This article caused me to look for more habits that people a...
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71. Ten Lessons for Life and Sport from My Triathlon Weekend from 2019-07-30T10:00
This summer, I’ve invited you to join me in committing to optimism, challenging ourselves, remaining active, seeking adventure and forming real connections that enrich our lives. Last weekend, I...
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70. Your Guide to Training For and Walking a Marathon - Part 2 from 2019-07-26T18:17:10
This episode is a follow up to episode 69. I received such an enthusiastic response to that episode, that I decided to share more tips for training for and walking a marathon. This episode helps...
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69. Mindset and Marathons: Could YOU Walk One? from 2019-07-23T19:49:59
You know how I love mindset lessons from real life! To start out the show, I share a few observations from our vacation to Savannah, Georgia. Then, we get into the topic of walking a marathon, i...
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68. Could Your Beliefs About What Is Possible Be Holding You Back? from 2019-07-19T09:00
Limiting beliefs are beliefs that you have that hold you back ...
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67. Is Optimism Some Voodoo Trick? And How Do You Cultivate It? from 2019-07-15T09:00
If you are not a glass-half-full type of person, you might think optimism is some voodoo trick that only people who believe in the whooo whooo "out there" things in life believe. But, I’m going ...
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66. Training for Life (Not for Fitness or Your Next PR) from 2019-07-13T00:21:26
It doesn’t matter what you are trying to achieve—whether you’re training for a marathon, trying to get that promotion at work, working on getting your first paid acting job, or just needing to f...
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65. It's Not the Goal, but Who You Become from 2019-07-09T18:27:19
How are you doing with all those New Year’s Resolutions you made back in January? Did you accomplish anything you set out to? Are you still working on them? Are any of the things you set as goal...
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64. Lose the Booze and Take Control of Disordered Alcohol Use with Amy C. Willis from 2019-07-02T10:00
How do you know if you have a problem with drinking? How do you stop drinking when celebrations in our culture revolve around food and drink? What needs to be in place to set yourself for succes...
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63. Demystifying Your First Triathlon Race Day from 2019-06-28T13:32:13
On this episode, I talk about all things race day! From taper to race morning nutrition to what to eat and drink throughout the race... to packet pick up, transition, swim waves... and sighting ...
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62. Answering Your Tricky Triathlon Questions About Terms and Rules from 2019-06-27T19:57:05
You might have heard of the term CLIPLESS PEDALS-- which makes no sense at all because the pedals totally DO have clips. And what about BRICK and TRANSITION and rules about headphones and how to...
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61. Swim, Bike, Run and the Three S Words to Elevate Performance for Masters Triathletes from 2019-06-26T17:52:31
During National Triathlon Week, I am doing a series of podcasts about triathlon. In this episode, learn about the three S Words that will elevate performance for master's athletes: Strength, Str...
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60. Busting Your Triathlon Excuses - Get Out There and Tri from 2019-06-25T10:00
The week of June 24th is National Triathlon Week, so I’m doing a series of podcasts, videos and posts about triathlon. Yesterday, I started the week off Listen
59. Why Tri? The Most Amazing Adventure of My Adult Life from 2019-06-24T18:24:45
This week, the week of June 24th, is National Triathlon Week, so I’m doing a series of podcasts, videos and posts about triathlon all week. Be sure to follow me on all social media as POWER OF R...
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58. Slay What's Next: Challenging Stereotypes About What it Means to Get Older from 2019-06-21T09:00
The way we think of aging is influenced in a big way by the images we see in the media. And, without examples of active, vibrant, intelligent older adults, it is logical that we will buy into th...
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57. Celebrating the Senior Games: The Importance of Movement as We Age from 2019-06-14T09:00
The National Senior Games run June 14-25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This 19-sport competition for men and women 50 and over is the largest multi-sport championships in the world for seniors. Listen
56. Fifteen Traits Champions Possess from 2019-06-11T09:00
If someone is a champion in their personal life, their work or sport, what are the thought processes that drive them? What d...
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Can You Protect Your Brain? The Link Between Alzheimer's and Menopause from 2019-06-07T09:00
Welcome to Free Thinking Friday, a brief episode where discuss some of the things I’ve been pondering throughout the week. I was alarmed when I woke up and read an article one of my friends post...
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55. Are You Slipping? Checking in with Your Habits from 2019-06-04T19:36:56
As I started looking more critically at my o...
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FTF7: The Weight of Tears- a Crash Course in Habits from 2019-05-31T10:00
It broke my heart when one of my daughters spilled all the feelings that had been bottled up for months an...
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54. Kathrine Switzer: The Marathon Woman Empowering Millions from 2019-05-28T09:00
An iconic athlete, author, Emmy-award winning broadcaster and advocate for sports and social causes, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially register f...
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FTF6: Are You Living a Groundhog Day Existence? from 2019-05-24T09:30
Welcome to Free Thinking Friday, a brief episode about some of the random things I've been pondering each week. This weekend, Power Up Your Performance turns ONE YEAR OLD!! That got me thinking ...
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53. Thinking Her Way to Victory with Deena Kastor from 2019-05-21T09:00
This week, I'm interviewing Deena Kastor, the 2004 Olympic Marathon Bronze Medalist and the American record holder in the marathon. She is also the author of, Listen
FTF#5: It's NOT About the Sandwiches from 2019-05-17T09:00
It's the end of the school year, and I've been asked about fifty times, "What will you do now that you only have one kid at home?" So, I've been thinking about it, and decided my response would ...
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52. Get More Results, More Confidence, More Life with Scott Schlesinger from 2019-05-14T09:00
I talked with Regional Trainer for Orange Theory Fitness, Scott Schlesinger, about what makes an Orange Theory workout unique, why people get results, and the multitude of ways that the workouts...
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FTF4- Knock Your Racing Down a Notch for Better Performance from 2019-05-10T14:59:11
I think it’s important for each of us to remember that we have different seasons in life and it’s not practical, and probably not healthy, to be all-in and super competitive all the time. For ...
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51. Finding Your Sweet Spot in Sport with Rebecca McConville from 2019-05-06T21:12:03
How do you balance your energy as a runner? We live in a numbers-driven society, making it easy to compare training data with those around us. In sports such as running, there can be pressure to...
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FTF3: Two Traits You Need to Rise Above the Trophy Generation from 2019-05-03T09:00
Welcome to Free Thinking Friday, a brief episode where I share thoughts I've been pondering throughout the week. We recently had an academic situation that left me livid. As of the publication ...
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50. Nick Symmonds: What it Takes to Crush Your Goals from 2019-04-30T09:00
For this episode, I spoke with two time Olympian, Nick Symmonds. Nick competed for the U.S. in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. He focused on the 800 meters for the majority of his career, and now in...
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FTF2. What I've Learned from Justin Baldoni on Dreams, Perseverance and Giving Back from 2019-04-26T09:00
Welcome to Free Thinking Friday – a brief epi...
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49. Becoming CORE STRONG with Mark Campbell from 2019-04-23T12:04:28
You need a strong core to excel in running… but it’s also what is going to keep...
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Yes, And! Free Thinking Friday #1 from 2019-04-19T09:00
Join me for this brief episode where I talk about the value of YES, AND... thinking. Yep! My worlds of theater and running are colliding, and I'm talking about incorporating a technique from imp...
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48: Running with Hope: Deliece Hofen of Braden's Hope for Childhood Cancer from 2019-04-16T09:00
Deliece Hofen is the mother of two sons. Her youngest son, Braden, battled childhood cancer three times. During his second battle with cancer, he faced the words "no known cure" and his odds for...
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BONUS: Boston Marathon Celebration of Champions from 2019-04-14T08:00
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, and it's a marathon almost everyone has heard of, even if they don't follow running. Running Boston represents dedication, commitment, ...
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47: Meredith Atwood, Swim Bike Mom on Triathlon, Addiction, Life and a Year of No Nonsense from 2019-04-09T09:00
I am so excited to share this week’s intervie...
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BONUS Episode: Golden Rules of Race Day - Do Unto Others On the Course from 2019-04-04T09:30
Race season is heating up across most of the U.S., so I wanted to do a special race week edition of the podcast to share the "Golden Rules of Race Day."
A few years ago, I was in amazing ...
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Episode 46: Laura Schmidt with Notes to Self Socks on Affirmations and Optimism from 2019-04-02T08:30
Today I am talking with Laura Schmidt, who is the Chief Positive Person at notes to self. Laura started notes to self to put her belief in the power of positive thinking into ac...
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Episode 45: Overcoming Obstacles with Linda Mitchell of Sisterhood of Sweat from 2019-03-26T09:30
Linda Mitchell is a 55 year old -- award-winning fitness competitor, women’s health expert and an elite obstacle racer. I met Linda a few years ago at a fitness convention, and was interviewed o...
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Episode 44: How to Connect to Your Passion with Ashley DeLuca from 2019-03-19T09:30
In this episode, I talk with Ashley DeLuca about success, taking time to connect with friends and loved ones, the traits Ashley believes all champions possess and how she got started in business...
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Episode 43: Switch Up Your Training and Perform Your Best at Any Age from 2019-03-12T09:30
After breast cancer treatment, as a result of being on a hormone-blocking drug to reduce the risk of recurrence, I felt like my body aged 30 years, practically over night. While that's never som...
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Episode 42: How Yoga Builds Your Mental Muscle for Life and Business with Viviane Wolfe from 2019-03-05T10:30
Episode 41: Make Fitness Fun with Donna Savage of Empower Fitness from 2019-02-26T10:30
Twenty years ago, Donna Savage set out on a journey to prove that strength training is the most important exercise for women. She joined a crusade to dispel the myth that lifting weight...
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Episode 40: 50 for 50 - A Year of Adventures with Tracy Cotton from 2019-02-19T10:30
Tracy Cotton has always had a taste for adventure. That taste has led her to carve a niche in her insurance career as a farm to fork agent in Western North Carolina. After a lifetime of being se...
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Episode 39: Mindset Shifts to Help You Rise from 2019-02-12T10:30
There are so many things that we resist - ...
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Episode 38: How to Get Your Boss to Support a Workplace Wellness Program from 2019-02-05T10:30
You don't have to start with a fancy, high-tech wellne...
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Episode 37: Change Your Workplace Culture Using Fitness Programs that Foster Teamwork and Productivity from 2019-01-29T10:30
Today’s episode is all about how you can use wellness in the workplace to boost productivity. But...
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Episode 36: Critical Conversations You Should Have with Your Running Coach from 2019-01-22T10:30
Do you need a running coach? Can’t you just download a free...
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Episode 35: Tiny Habits That Will Transform the Trajectory of Your Life and Running from 2019-01-15T10:30
This week, I'm talking about the power that small behavior changes have over time. You don't need to make grand, sweeping changes that will have everyone talking. Just like the tortoise and the ...
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Episode 34: How to Develop Healthy Habits and Make Those Resolutions Stick from 2019-01-08T10:00
Jim Rohn said, “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
We can do a lot of things when we feel enthusiastic and motivated, but eventually that motivation wane...
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Episode 33: 10 Life Lessons for the New Year Found on the Island of Maui from 2019-01-01T10:00
This week, I’m going to share 10 life lessons I took from my recent family vacation to Maui, and talk about how we can trans...
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Episode 32: You Are the Light of the World Fitness Motivation Edition from 2018-12-25T10:00
You are the light of the world. You have the ability to spread your light to make a difference in someone’s life. And when a whole bunch of us come together, we can light up not just our homes, ...
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Episode 31: What's Your Word? Choosing a Word to Guide Your Year from 2018-12-18T09:30
I've mentioned before that I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions. They are shiny, bright objects that fill us with en...
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Episode 30: Journal with Top Minds in Health and Fitness from 2018-12-11T10:00
If you tuned in last week, you know that I'm excited about using journaling as a way to power up your performance, not just when it comes to health and fitness, but in all areas of your life. I ...
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Episode 29: Journal to Power Up Your Performance from 2018-12-04T10:00
Do you keep a fitness or running journal? I wasn't a big believer, but I've been using the concept with my running and fitness clients, and I'm sold! Tune in today to find out why keeping a fitn...
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Episode 28: Structure Your Life for Fitness Success from 2018-11-27T10:00
If fitness is important to you, you owe it to yourself to make it a priority in your life. We talk each week on the podcast about the benefits of exercise, so you know by now that you are a bett...
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Episode 27: Set Health and Fitness Goals for the Holiday Season from 2018-11-20T09:30
On Thanksgiving Day, I am launching my Booties and Burpees Holid...
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Episode 26: Life Lessons We Can Learn From Dogs from 2018-11-13T08:00
We can learn so much from human's best friend! I think the life lessons we learn from our dogs are especially important as we head into the holiday season. Your dog loves you unconditionally and...
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Episode 25: Falling Leaves, Being Present, and the Power of One Minute from 2018-10-30T08:30
Leaves are falling off trees and the streets are covered in red, orange and gold. Have you taken the time to watch the seasons change? I always think of fall as one of those times to slow down l...
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Episode 24: 20 Seconds of Extreme Courage is All That Stands Between You and Your Dreams from 2018-10-23T08:30
“You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” - ...
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Episode 23: Ditch the Negative Self-Talk and Create the Life of Your Dreams from 2018-10-16T08:30
In my quest to help myself and all of you maximize the time we spend training, I'm constantly searching for ways that will help all of us create be...
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Episode 22: How to Thrive, Even When It Feels Like Your World is Crashing Down Around You from 2018-10-09T08:30
I found this note on my phone the other day, and decided it was worthy of a podcast. It's a note I wrote myself back in 2015 when I was in the middle of treatment for breast cancer. The note rea...
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Episode 21: Think Before You Pink - And Other Things to Consider in the Month of Pink from 2018-10-02T08:30
I have to admit: I can get a bit overwhelmed with the flood of pink on social media, and all over town, as the calendar flips to October. I’m still a rookie. It’s only my third year looking at b...
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Episode 20: Why Your Boss Wants You to Exercise on Company Time from 2018-09-25T08:30
Your boss wants you to exercise on company time. And... well, if he or she hasn't said that, they need to listen to this episode! The benefits of exercising during the work day are clear: reduce...
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Episode 19: Inspiring Runners Who Radiate Joy, Give Back and Never Give Up from 2018-09-11T12:28:51
This week, I talked with Jen Carlson Maloney and Shari Ashley, two runners who represent the energy, commitment and drive found at the back of the pack. Jen and...
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18. It's Time to Finally Become Someone Who Exercises! Couch to Active from 2018-09-04T08:00
Adults in the US know they should exercise more consistently. However, most fail to develop and maintain the habits that will keep them healthy for the long run. Clearly, there’s a missing link ...
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17. Find the Courage and Confidence to Stand Up to Queen Bees from 2018-08-28T08:00
Ladies, it's time we put a stop to the mean girl culture in schools, in life and at work. There is enough love, joy, success and friendship for all of us. We don't need to backstab and pit our f...
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16. Getting Fit to Find Herself: Missy Boser's Fitness Journey from 2018-08-21T08:30
Missy Boser is the blogger behind Getting Fit to Find Myself. In February 2012, she committed to a lifestyle change that included changing how and what she ate, as well as adding fitnes...
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15. Perfection Detox: How to Ditch Perfectionism and Live a Productive and Joyful Life from 2018-08-14T09:00
Petra Kolber is an internationally renowned fitness expert and wellness leader who is known throughout the industry as a crusader for change and a beacon of authentic happiness. In her 25 years ...
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14. No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness from 2018-08-07T09:00
Today I am speaking with Dr. Michelle Segar. She is the author of No Sweat! How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness. Dr. Segar has devoted her 25-year c...
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Episode 13: 5 Tips to Defy Aging and Power Up Your Life from 2018-07-31T09:00
This week, we are talking about 5 Tips to Defy Aging, Power Up Your Life and Be Vibrant. I’ve talked to lots of women aged 40-55 this summer, and we all agreed that the label of “senior fitness”...
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Episode 12: 10 Tips for Prepping for Your First 5K from 2018-07-23T16:00
This one is for all of the people out there who think they might want to run a 5K. You are NOT too old. Your body will adapt. We can work to get rid of your aches and pains and help you become m...
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Episode 11: How to Keep a Positive Mindset While Having a Chronic Illness and Big Goals with Suzanne Proksa from 2018-07-17T08:00
The Guest:
Suzanne Proksa is a business strategist and coach specializing in client attraction, building an unstoppable mindset and online marketing. She is a brilliant a...
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Episode 10: Find the Confidence to Live Life as if You Already Have it All with Sara J Loureiro from 2018-07-10T08:00
In this episode, I spoke with Sara J Loureiro, Mindset Coach & Business Strategist for women who are on a mission to make a serious impact in the world. I was intrigued with the fact that Sara p...
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Episode 009: Mental Skills Training for Weekend Warriors, Runners, Triathletes and Those Just Getting Off the Couch with Carrie Jackson Cheadle from 2018-07-03T08:00
In this episode, I spoke with Carrie Jackson Cheadle. Carrie has been working on the performance of teams, organizations, and individual athletes and exercisers since 2002. She is a Certified Co...
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Episode 008: Learn How to Live the Inspirator Life to Find Your Dream Life with Erin Kreitz Shirey from 2018-06-26T08:00
In this episode, I talk with Erin Kreitz Shirey, of Inspirator Coaching and Fitness. You will LOVE Erin. She's a fireball of energy and inspiration and positivity, and she has some great tips fo...
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Episode 007: Be Unapologetically Selfish and Soar to New Wellness Heights with Debrina Wright from 2018-06-19T08:00
Debrina Wright helps people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. She is passionate about helping to end the trend of obesity in this country and talks to us about whole body fitness—staying fi...
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Episode 006: Lindsey Smith - Eat Your Feelings: The Food Mood Girl's Guide to Transforming Your Emotional Eating from 2018-06-12T08:00
This Week's Guest:
Lindsey Smith, known as the Food Mood Girl, is a nationally recognized author, health coach, dynamic speaker and wellness icon devoted to helping every...
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Episode 005 - Bonnie Parrish-Kell: The Chief Diva at Slowpoke Divas - You're Never Too Old or Too Out of Shape to Lead an Active Lifesyle from 2018-05-31T15:00:11
Bonnie Parrish-Kell is inspiring! She began her athletic journey at age 50 and leads a life that shows us all that we are never too old or too out of shape to lead an active lifestyle.
Ba...
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Episode 004 - Dr. Heather Denniston: Sepia Toned Existence- The Influence Our Wellness Choices Create In The Small Pixels Of Our Life from 2018-05-31T14:48:52
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Heather Denniston about how the small choices we make can have a big impact on our health. Heather is a wealth of information and has great tips for incorporati...
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Episode 003 - Lyn Lindbergh: Learn How to Finally Become a Person Who Exercises from 2018-05-31T14:35:26
What if staying motivated to exercise consistently had little to do with self-discipline or grit? Lyn Lindbergh, founder of COUCH to ACTIVE is on a mission is to bring to light the missing link ...
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Episode 002 -Jennifer Dragonette: Is Your Nutrition Holding You Back? from 2018-05-31T14:04:37
Jennifer Dragonette is an integrative nutrition coach who specializes in helping those who suffer from chronic pain and fatigue find a lifestyle that allows them to take control of their lives a...
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Episode 001- Coach Kim Peek: How I Became a Runner, Coach and Podcaster from 2018-05-30T23:08:14
In this first episode of the podcast, coach Kim shares the story of how she became ...
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