Podcasts by Heavily Scaled

Ep. 79: Intimidation from 2021-10-14T16:01

A quote from the late Cicily Tyson struck a nerve for Gabi and might strike yours too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heavilyscaledpodcast/message

Ep. 78: Reclaiming Rest in the Black Community from 2021-09-19T18:33:36

It is not uncommon in Black communities (and some other communities of color) to grow up being told to keep one's head down and hustle. All the time. 

Melissa and Shanique are ba...

Ep. 78: Reclaiming Rest from 2021-09-19T18:33:36

It is not uncommon in Black communities (and some other communities of color) to grow up being told to keep one's head down and hustle. All the time.  Melissa and Shanique are back this week and th...

Ep. 77: Fitness, Family & Friends with Shanique Allen & Melissa McLeod from 2021-09-10T15:47:28

This week Shanique Allen and Melissa McLeod take over for Gabi. How can we better connect with the people we love about fitness and food without forcing it on them? Shanique and Melissa talk about ...

Ep. 76: Checking In from 2021-09-03T22:51:32

Gabi's just taking a few minutes to check in after taking a two-week break.

Ep. 75: Are you doing these 3 things well? from 2021-08-19T11:28:33

Simple doesn't always mean easy, but we also don't have to overcomplicate the positive habits we want to make in our lives. These 3 are foundational.

Ep. 74: The Enneagram and CrossFit from 2021-08-12T17:38:17

Gabi is joined by Katie Mills and Lauren Turner to discuss personalities as defined by the Enneagram and how they show up at the gym. The Enneagram is a set of nine personality types in the worl...

Ep. 73: Pregnancy Round 2 with Shanique Allen from 2021-08-06T22:38:07

In this week's episode, the roles are reversed and Gabi is interviewed by her friend Shanique Allen. Shanique asks Gabi about how this pregnancy has compared to her first and what changes were m...

Ep. 72: Investing in Your Independence from 2021-07-27T01:11:55

Sometimes we just need to reframe our thinking. Maybe you need to look at fitness, mobility, eating, moving well as investments in your future independence.

Ep. 71: Food Doesn't Have to be a Stressor from 2021-07-09T14:34:53

Gabi has a conversation with Lea Hughbanks, RD, MS about diets and nutrition, specifically around athletes. Lea shares her top tips for coaches and athletes, debunks some common misconceptions, and...

Ep. 70: 5 Tips for Staying Motivated While Pregnant/After Kids from 2021-07-02T16:22:39

Pregnancy and/or kids can really take a toll on the motivation to workout. Gabi highlights 5 tips that have helped her navigate her second pregnancy while raising a toddler.

Ep. 69: Stereotypes from 2021-06-26T13:28:47

Do stereotypes serve a purpose? We all use them. The key is understanding why.

Addi Bloopers: With Great Power...or Whatever from 2021-06-11T18:58:13

Just in case you've ever wondered what it's like trying to record with a toddler around...

Ep. 68: With Great Power...or Whatever from 2021-06-11T18:54:45

Today is purely about reflection on leadership. Gabi shares some insights she learned from a recent work experience.

Ep. 67: How to Create Inclusive Spaces and Be a Better Ally from 2021-06-03T16:57:36

It is PRIDE month which means we are showing love to our LGBTQ+ community (even though we do, or you should, all the time)! Gabi has some of her Summit friends, Kate, Christa, & Jake, on the...

Ep. 66: Fitting Fitness into Life from 2021-05-28T23:59:34

The title pretty much says it. Fit fitness into your life, not the other way around.

Ep. 65: Sticks and Stones from 2021-05-21T13:37:29

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." We all know this statement, though well-intentioned, is a lie. The words we speak to ourselves and to others are some of the...

Ep. 64: Gratitude from 2021-05-15T01:38:36

Gabi continues to share some takeaways from Listen

Ep. 63: Stress and Burnout from 2021-05-06T17:57:41

Ever felt overwhelmed and exhausted by all you do and yet you still feel like there's so much more to be done? Authors Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski did and they knew you did, so they wrote a...

Ep. 62: Embrace The Mess from 2021-04-30T17:55:44

Our bodies and our relationships with them are messy. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that it's okay to embrace that mess and show our bodies a little kindness and compassion.

Ep. 61: The Myth of Balance from 2021-04-21T11:43:50

We often say to ourselves or hear phrases such as "work-life balance," or "I need more balance in my life." But, should we be striving for balance? Is it something we can realistically achieve? ...

Ep. 60: Turning Your Passion into a Business with Hawkins Catering from 2021-04-06T12:27:24

Gabi chats with Summit athlete and founder of Hawkins Catering. Zach shares his journey of starting to prepare meals for other people and how he turned it into a business. Follow and connect wit...

Ep. 59: Myths and Misconceptions - Diet from 2021-04-01T10:00

This is part 4 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around diet and why diet doesn't have to be a bad word.

Ep. 58: Myths and Misconceptions - Mindset from 2021-03-31T10:00

This is part 3 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around mindset and how to avoid negative thinking.

Ep. 57: Myths and Misconceptions - Comparisons from 2021-03-30T10:00

This is part 2 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around comparison and how to avoid the trap.

Ep. 56: Myths and Misconceptions - Getting Started from 2021-03-29T10:00

This is part 1 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around getting started (with your fitness, nutrition) and some things to consider.

Ep. 55: Catching up with the Heavily Scaled OGs from 2021-03-26T14:16:02

Life happens. It's been a few months since the original Heavily Scaled crew sat down together for a chat. Here's a glimpse into what it looks like when they connect and chat about life changes, ...

Ep. 54: How are you managing your energy? from 2021-03-19T00:02:59

We often talk about how we manage our time, but what our energy? Energy is a resource like time and money, which means it can be invested and spent, and wasted.

Ep. 53: Success from 2021-03-05T15:18:57

Gabi shares just a few random thoughts on SUCCESS.

Ep. 52: Rest Days! from 2021-02-25T13:53:31

Rest days are an integral, often overlooked, part of training. Athletes ask their coaches if and when they should rest, which isn’t a bad thing, but an athlete should plan for rest not wait until i...

Ep. 51: The 3 A's from 2021-02-18T11:00

Ability, Affinity, Affirmation. Have you thought about these 3 areas and the potential they can have on your personal growth? If not, maybe you should.

Ep. 50: Don't Let Your Goals Die in February from 2021-02-11T11:00

Have you checked in on your goals or resolutions lately? Are they still moving forward with some momentum or have you let them slowly die? Today Gabi and Joe Mills chat about how goal setting ca...

Ep. 49: What Budgeting Teaches Us About Life & Fitness from 2021-02-04T11:00

Gabi shares how the Four Rules from her budgeting app, You Need A Budget (YNAB), can be applied to life and fitness. The rules aren't hard but they do require some reflection and consistency, bu...

Ep. 48: Black Health is More Than Fitness from 2021-01-28T11:00

Today, Gabi continues her talk with Melissa McLeod and Shanique Allen. The three came to know each other after being part of the same fitness community FB group. This discussion focuses on Black he...

Ep. 47: Creating Black Communities in Fitness from 2021-01-21T11:00

Facebook groups can be great to connect people, share ideas, and even encourage our fitness journeys, but they aren't perfect simply because they're made up of humans who are, well, imperfect. T...

Ep. 46: The Best Routine for You from 2021-01-15T11:00

Today Gabi (and her special co-host), talk about the best routine for you. Spoiler alert, it's the one you can commit to consistently.

Ep. 45: If You Always Do What You've Always Done from 2021-01-08T15:06:36

Gabi's first episode of 2021 reflects on the quote, "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." You've heard it before and it might seem cliché, but the...

Ep. 44: Roll with the Punches from 2020-12-31T11:00

Gabi briefly reflects on her biggest takeaway from 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heavilyscaledpodcast/message

Ep. 43: Competing and Coaching with Shane Cavanaugh from 2020-12-23T11:00

Today Gabi sits down with fellow Summit Coach, Shane Cavanaugh. They dive into how Shane takes on the roles of CrossFit competitor and CrossFit fitness coach. 

Shane is a great perso...

Ep. 42: The Fundamental Skill You Might Be Overlooking from 2020-12-18T23:26:32

Today Gabi tackles the question, “What does it actually look like to be an effective learner?” When you practice learning with intentionality you ultimately invest in yourself. And Gabi’s daught...

Ep. 41b: Holiday Gift Guide for Your Fitness Friends (Long Version) from 2020-12-11T12:05:37

The longer version with suggestions from the fitness community. For a shorter episode with Gabi's top 5 suggestions, listen to Listen

Ep. 41a: Holiday Gift Guide for Your Fitness Friends (Short Version) from 2020-12-11T11:00

Gabi's 5 suggestions for your fitness friends this holiday season! Check out the Listen

Ep. 40: On Breath and Breathing from 2020-12-04T11:00

Gabi read/listened to a fascinating book recently, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor. Breathing is one of those things we take for granted and haven’t been taught how to properl...

Ep. 39: You Can Do Hard Things, Like Run a Marathon from 2020-11-27T11:00

The phrase "You can do hard things" has been pretty popular the last year or two. Prepping for and running your first marathon virtually during the epic year that is 2020 (future listeners check...

Ep. 38: Embrace the Suck from 2020-11-20T11:00

We all start somewhere and chances are when we start something new, we aren't very good at it. Gabi heard another quote, from a cartoon no less, that highlights how sucking at something is the f...

Ep. 37: Which type of person are you? from 2020-11-13T11:00

Gabi was tuning into a workshop about building your personal brand. The speaker said something that really caught her attention. "There are two types of people in the world..." We all have gifts...

Ep. 36: Don't Rush It from 2020-11-06T11:00

Gabi has been working on her tuck balance for Animal Flow for a while. Progress is slow, but it's a process. And it's important to understand that results come with patience and perseverance. Listen

Ep. 35: Practice from 2020-10-30T10:00

It is so easy to look at other people (especially with social media) and put ourselves down by thinking, "I could never do that." In this episode, Gabi shares her thoughts on practice and how an...

Ep. 34: Stay Afloat from 2020-10-23T10:00

Today, Gabi and Katie share a recent quote that struck both of them as fitting given our current season. They share their tips for how they don't let external things weigh them down.

Ep. 33: Failure from 2020-10-16T10:00

In this episode, Gabi discusses failure. We often value perfection and success, which causes us to miss out on the process.

Ep. 32: Managing Injuries from 2020-10-09T10:00

Injuries are a fact for many athletes and Gabi has dealt with her fair share. Gabi shares her tips for how you should handle an injury and not have to stop completely working out. Disclaimer: No...

Ep. 31: Community and Expectations from 2020-10-02T10:00

Today Gabi discusses the importance of having a supportive community and how other people's expectations shape the expectations we have for ourselves.

Ep. 30: Intent vs. Impact from 2020-09-25T10:00

Today, Gabi discusses the importance of intent and impact. They both play a crucial role in our conversations with others, but also our inner dialogue.

Connect with Gabi, Claire, ...