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Our theme for the upcoming year...
In Part Two of our “New Year, New Me…BS,” Kadi and Lindsay discuss what they’re already working on, their focuses heading into 2025, and their plans to continue pursing more, both personally and professionally.
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2025 is approaching. You start to think of all the goals you’ll set...
Ahhh a “new year, a new me!"
…Bullshit!
Before you start setting your “SMART” goals or fill out your 2025 calendar, listen to this episode! Might just get you in the mindset to truly make lasting change this year.
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“The foundation of who you are is the common thread in everything you do” and boy does Mechelle live that out as an athlete, mother, marketer, philanthropist and Olympic coach!
Buckle in for some amazing stories and be ready to have your winning mindset challenged
3:50 Winning teams
6:20 BIG and Boomerang
10:18 Bad breakup
15:55 Holding the standard
18:00 The big stage
21:50 Baton business
29:30 Coaching challenges
37:00 Head and Heart
38:18 Cool people at ‘24 Olympics
39:07 Snoop Dog and Simon Biles
42:31 Life beyond
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Whether you’ve never heard of acupuncture or are a regular patient, there is something to connect with on this episode.
Through his acupuncture practice, Alex is able to support energy systems, the physical body and mindset. And we hope by listening to this, regardless of your challenges, you find hope in them improving.
5:34 How you define acupuncture
8:00 PTSD to career
12:36 What does it treat
13:57 Check my tongue
19:45 Session flow
21:15 Voodoo
28:08 Mental health
31:28 The bear and the squirrel
37:15 Where to start
40:11 Overlooked benefit
40:48 Misconceptions
45:00 Alex’s life passion
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We talk a lot about physical health, but what about financial health?
Financial Advisor, Ireen Sommer joins us this week to discuss what financial health is, various factors to consider and suggestions of where to start
2:42 help make a difference
4:57 what is financial health?
13:10 different ways to pay yourself
14:40 stocks
15:44 savings accounts
17:20 volatility
19:27 is it too late?
22:10 investing in your health
33:00 compounding effect
37:04 most common financial mistake
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Ireen Sommer (LinkedIn)
Ireen Sommer APMA
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So much of the online content out there takes your focus away from the behaviors that truly matter - things that are actually helpful and sustainable. And boy, does our guest Caitlin have something to say about it!
Get ready to stop fearing foods, learn why “macro-friendly” isn’t good enough, and to eat your d*mn carbs!
2:26 go eat another donut
8:16 “treadmill girl”
14:57 turning to strength training
21:05 why “footloose”?
24:28 ya gotta have both
28:00 macro-friendly isn’t helpful
33:06 eat the carbs
34:20 candy every day
36:20 seed oils and food dyes
39:40 walk and track
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The thoughts we have. The actions we take.
Why do we have them? Where do they come from? How can we address them?
This week’s guest, Dave Nixon, had us diving deep in these thoughts. Grab your notepad, find some quiet time and start to unbecome who you are not.
5:28 Breaking up with fitness industry
8:13 Return to default
9:12 You earn what you learn
14:24 Believe you deserve better
17:17 “Persona”
21:15 Unbecome who you’re not
29:36 Patterns, not problems
31:55 Enneagram
35:55 Where to start
39:42 Doing the work
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Dave Nixon
IG: @davenixonflow
The Peak and Flow Podcast
Free Community: The BSFT Method
Book: anywhere online or bsft.com.au for a signed copy
TED Talk: Isn't released yet : - likely to be titled "The life changing approach to Intergenerational Health"
Enneagram Test: HERE - choose the RHETI
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While we’re big on the basics, sometimes, it’s not enough. If you’re someone who truly is doing “all the right things” and still don’t feel you’re moving the needle, it may be time to take a deeper look at what’s going on.
JoAna Werner is a Physicians Assistant that works at a clinic with a holistic approach. Be it Comprehensive Blood Panels or different Peptide options, JoAna is here to shoot ya straight.
4:25 Who is this for
7:00 What is included
8:02 Doctors
14:16 Hormones
17:25 Low hanging fruit
20:05 Supplements
23:20 Gut health
27:00 Peptides
30:58 Buyer beware
37:18 Success stories
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As a 13-year Rockette, Liz Sousek knows a thing or two about what it takes to make it in the Big City. Dive deep into the dreams and dedication of a professional dancer.
3:30 The Nutcracker
8:00 Off to NY
11:26 Thick skin
12:49 Save the last dance
15:55 Becoming a professional dancer
21:37 Commitment of a Rockette
28:36 From boys to Barre
32:00 Growing out of the grind
36:14 Teen mom
37:15 Less is more
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From running to raising active grandkids to accepting roses, join the Two Dumbbell Blondes as they hear from one of Minneapolis’ original fitness queens, Leslie Fhima.
4:40 Red Nike swoosh
5:23 Accidentally qualified for Boston
8:06 Jane Fonda
11:56 Aerobic competition
18:20 Zumba to dance jam
20:43 Covid community
23:22 Rely on me
25:50 Don’t be afraid to grow old
27:52 “Glam”ma
31:40 Hype songs
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When it comes to nutrition, the issue isn’t a lack of information, it’s the influx of bad information!
After helping 50,000+ improve their relationship with food and get results, Mike Doehla joins us to talk through “No-Nonsense Nutrition”
2:50 Frustration to fitness
6:00 How many calories does clean have?
10:49 Be a detective
12:40 Nutrition so hard!
17:35 Your identity
20:45 Broccoli heads
22:10 Are you really in a deficit?
25:15 Helpful and hurtful
34:26 How to find a good coach
34:54 “Simplicity is hard to sell”
35:38 Menopause
37:57 Biggest issue
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Kadi and Lindsay recap their 2024 RunningMan experience.
2:12 what is runningman?
4:55 worlds largest…
7:15 beer mile
10:48 fun toilets
15:00 on your marks, get set
18:30 banana!
22:35 Chick-fil-A
25:52 main takeaways
27:55 water bottle cost
29:52 hey dummies!
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How much cardio should I be doing?
What’s the best type of cardio?
I don’t like to run, what should I do?
What’s all this “zone 2” talk?
Join Kadi and Lindsay as they discuss all this plus more with the man that’ll get your brain thinking and heart pumping, Mr. Mike Thomson.
2:02 “Rudy” moment
3:48 Success in strength and running
9:34 More than a workout
10:50 Where to start
14:47 Think in years
19:34 Form beyond weights
21:23 Cadence
28:27 Zone talk
31:48 Defining HIIT
36:35 Avoiding injuries
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Kadi and Lindsay discuss what they’ve been up to following season one and share some of the excitement of what’s to come for Season 2 of the podcast!
0:55 Time off to-dos
3:07 BUILD program update
4:53 RunningMan 2024
7:35 Season 2 excitement
12:23 Take notes
13:25 Thank you!
14:40 Now on YouTube
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Kadi and Lindsay recap season 1, and preview a little of what’s to come in season 2. Thank you for listening!
1:40 Review / Preview
2:11 Kadi’s # 1
3:30 Shoutout to Brandon
4:25 Lindsay # 1
5:30 Kadi’s # 2
7:56 Lindsay’s # 2
10:48 Kadi’s # 3
13:40 Lindsay # 3
16:37 Season 2 plans
18:35 Topics to come
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Anna shares the power of yoga, the beauty in holding space for others and how expanding your capacity to feel opens up so many opportunities.
4:32 block out the noise
5:20 invisible string theory
10:04 Ayurveda
16:00 to teach is to learn twice
20:53 be still for true reflection
21:51 how to meditate
25:15 sensations for success
27:17 lighting others
31:30 seen and heard
36:39 expand your capacity
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Sixty-two percent of US adults drink alcohol.
It’s very much a part of our culture and is often considered a fundamental part of socializing.
But have you ever stopped to think what alcohol actually is? What it does to our body and mind? How it does or doesn’t serve us?
This week’s guest, Liz, gets vulnerable discussing how her drinking has changed over the years. She also has some empowering messages for anyone looking deeper into their relationship with alcohol.
2:06 baby weight
3:36 decision to quit
8:06 alcohol to avoid reality
11:54 changing the environment
17:21 favorite version of myself
19:31 no problem improves
22:25 it’s a poison
24:11 changes since being sober
27:09 what’s no longer serving you?
30:03 looking to change
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What factors should you consider when starting to strength train? What makes one program better than another?
Kadi and Lindsay discuss these answers plus have a special announcement at the end!
2:16 Step # 1
7:02 More isn’t better
8:09 Big and bulky
9:20 Progressive overload
12:00 Adherence and effort
12:42 Consistency plus variety
13:26 Slow down time
16:15 Feel the feels
23:00 Program vs workouts
24:10 Special announcement
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Kadi and Lindsay cover the factors that may be affecting your fat loss goals - likely some you may not even realize!
3:00 Culture of weight loss
5:05 More ways to win
9:15 Energy Out breakdown (TDEE)
13:53 Movement misconception (NEAT)
15:28 Apple Watch use
17:09 Workouts aren’t to burn calories
18:38 Food burns calories (TEF)
19:43 Too much workout emphasis (EAT)
24:22 Energy In = Food
28:12 Where to start
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Whether you’re looking to try something new, like Pilates, or dabbling with the idea of a career change, Danielle speaks to being adaptable to align with that you need.
2:32 Gymnastics bond
7:35 Get faster results
8:04 Pilates is…
9:49 Medieval contraption or sex machine?
10:24 Pilates for athletes
13:20 Betting on myself
17:55 Ups and downs of entrepreneurship
21:30 Stress vs passion
23:58 Getting going in Pilates
30:23 Bend don’t break
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