Best Female Fitness Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Who You Are, Not What You Do with Kelsey O'Connor 32:22

1h ago32:22

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In this powerful episode of Athlete Mindset, "Who You Are, Not What You Do," host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, welcomes Kelsey O'Connor, a motivational speaker, former D1 student-athlete, and recent North Carolina State University social work graduate. Kelsey shares her inspiring journey of resilience and self-discovery following a career-ending h…

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BONUS: Ron Kauk — A Call for Future Generations 43:22

19m ago43:22

43:22

Another phone call with Ron Kauk. Enjoy :) Donate to Sacred Rok if you wish: sacredrok.orgBy Ron Kauk

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EP 239: Fundamentals — How to Start Weight Training 1:32:28

2h ago1:32:28

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Fundamentals Season 2 (Part 3 of 6) — In part 3, we step into the weight room. We cover weight training fundamentals, including the SAID principle, progressive overload, RPE, autoregulation, the big 4, and the rule of 10. We also discuss why we both lift, why climbers should train differently than weight lifters, programming ideas, common mistakes,…

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EP 238: Girls Gone Hueco — Making the First All-Female Bouldering Film & the Power of a Girl Gang | ft. Midori Buechli & Long Truong 1:21:57

6d ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Girls Gone Hueco is an all-female bouldering film now available on Vimeo. In this episode, I sit down with V11 climber Midori Buechli and filmmaker Long Truong to discuss the making of the film, the power of climbing with a girl gang, hidden costs of making a film, trash can showers, pad-less sends, imposter syndrome, advice for aspiring filmmakers…

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Psychic, Spicy, Fierce Fatty: A Grim Guide 50:13

1d ago50:13

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Send us a text Ever wondered how reclaiming the word "fat" can become a badge of pride and empowerment? Our latest episode of Big Sexy Chat welcomes Grim, a multifaceted powerhouse and celebrated figure in the fat-positive community. Join us as Grim takes us through her eclectic journey from retail management to becoming a spicy model, psychic deat…

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EP 237: Yves Gravelle Returns — Why Lazy Athletes Get Strong, My 200 lb Grip Goal, and How to Combine Climbing With Targeted Finger Training 2:09:57

12d ago2:09:57

2:09:57

Yves Gravelle returns to the podcast to help me get stronger fingers. We talked about my current finger strength goal, how to build a 3-month training program, best joint angles for edge lifting, limiting factors, the challenge for climbers with building finger strength, forearm hypertrophy exercises, how to know when you need more rest, how to com…

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Angela Lee Pucci's Fight Story | A Mental Health Revolution 33:38

13d ago33:38

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, shares space with Angela Lee Pucci, a retired professional MMA fighter, six-time MMA world champion, and founder of Fight Story. Angela opens up about her journey from the world of combat sports to becoming a mental health advocate. She shares her personal experiences with suici…

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EP 236: Fundamentals — How to Train on a Spray Wall 1:10:53

11d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Fundamentals Season 2 (Part 2 of 6) — In part 2, we share our top tips for training on spray walls and home walls. We cover training setup considerations, route setting tips, best apps for saving and sharing climbs, mastering benchmark climbs, how to iterate on your climbs for incremental progress, hacks for building a home wall on a budget, and mo…

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Scale Fail: How Medical Fatphobia is Weighing Us Down 1:11:13

16d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Send us a text What if your weight didn't define your healthcare? In this eye-opening episode of Big Sexy Chat, we're joined by the empathetic and brilliant Dr. Robert, a board-certified family physician committed to eradicating medical fat phobia. He shares his journey of creating a practice where patients of all sizes feel heard and respected, re…

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Empowering Women in Soccer with Grace Ahrens 37:16

17d ago37:16

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, host Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CMPC, shares space with Grace Ahrens, the executive director of Women in Soccer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting women and underrepresented individuals in soccer. Grace shares her multicultural background, her journey into social work, and how she found her way to Wom…

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EP 235: Dr. Amy Frugé — Why Your Spine & Stress Might Be Responsible for Your Forearm & Finger Pain 2:00:08

25d ago2:00:08

2:00:08

Dr. Amy Frugé (DPT) is a former Martial Arts World Champion, rock climber, and the founder of Converge Physical Therapy. We talked about extremity and finger pain from unusual sources, how to maintain a healthy spine, how emotions and stress affect our pain, psychedelic experiences, the pain, tension, and fear triangle, ways to empty your stress bu…

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EP 234: Fundamentals — How to Climb on a Training Board 1:02:37

25d ago1:02:37

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Fundamentals Season 2 (Part 1 of 6) — In this episode, Jesse and I each share our top tips and pitfalls for how to climb on a training board, such as a Tension Board, Moonboard, Kilter Board, Grasshopper Board, etc. This episode contains nuggets for folks who are just getting started with board climbing, as well as seasoned board lords. Listen to m…

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Fundamentals Season 2 Kickoff 5:46

25d ago5:46

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We're back with Fundamentals Season 2! Jesse Firestone joins me again for six new episodes covering some of the fundamental elements of becoming a better climber. In season 2, we'll dive deeper into several important aspects of training, injury recovery, and how to break plateaus. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon. Listen to Fundamentals epi…

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Poly Want A Throuple? Myths, Love, and All the Feels 58:41

26d ago58:41

58:41

Send us a text What if the love you sought could be found in multiples? Join Merf and Asherlee, our phenomenal producer and editor, as she unravels the complexities of polyamory. Asherlee, who steps in for Chrystal in this episode, shares her personal journey into polyamory, distinguishing it from swinging and revealing the dynamics of her own rela…

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EP 233: Olympic Reactions With Allison Vest 2:00:06

1M ago2:00:06

2:00:06

Allison Vest joins me to talk about the Paris Olympics! We talked about our biggest surprises from the men’s and women’s combined semifinals, our thoughts on the route setting, what defines an “electric” boulder, why speed was so great to watch, heartbreaking results, men’s and women’s combined finals, who we are most excited to see bring their Oly…

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EP 232: Natalia Grossman (Olympian) — Her Breakout Success, Overcoming Mental & Physical Hurdles, & What It Takes to Win 1:30:58

2M ago1:30:58

1:30:58

Natalia Grossman is a World Champion and 3x overall World Cup winner and will compete for Team USA at the Paris Olympics. We talked about spending time in Mexico as a kid, her breakout year in 2021, dealing with public criticism, working on her mindset, how to win without being the strongest person competing, hard outdoor sends and goals, her happi…

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Squirt Talk: Female Ejaculation Demystified with Kim Airs, Sex Industry Icon 53:15

2M ago53:15

53:15

Send us a text Ever wondered about the hidden secrets of female ejaculation? Join us on Big Sexy Chat as we welcome the passionate and knowledgeable Kim Airs, who takes us on a journey from her mundane marriage to becoming a sex industry veteran. Kim shares her captivating experiences from the late '80s involving public sex, sex toys, and porn, lea…

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158 - Navigating Perimenopause My Approach and Strategies 19:41

1M ago19:41

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Listen up ladies! This one's for you if you are starting to feel the effects and onslaught of perimenopause. Oh that joyful time when we get to and beyond 40 when our bodies start to change and evolve; it’s inevitable but Jenny is here to provide some insight and support. This week she shares her learnings from her own experiences, as she elaborate…

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EP 231: Colin Duffy (Olympian) — His Journey as a 2x Olympian, Comp Scoring & Strategy, & Future Outdoor Goals 1:53:58

2M ago1:53:58

1:53:58

Colin Duffy is a 2x Olympian, 3x World Cup winner, and V16 boulderer from Colorado. We talked about puzzles, studying applied math, early competitions, joining Team ABC, getting 70th in his first open event, learning how to lose gracefully, qualifying and competing in Tokyo, how the Olympic scoring has changed, his strategy for Paris, future outdoo…

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157 - Fitness Fact Check - Muscle Doesn't Become Fat 17:37

2M ago17:37

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Myth busting alert: Muscle does not turn into fat. If you’ve heard this - it’s simply not true. Jenny is here with us one on one this week to break down the science of what’s really going on with our muscles when they’re used or neglected. So, how can we build and maintain muscle as we age? This is the burning question for women, because biological…

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EP 230: Emma Hunt (Olympian) — Why Speed Climbing is Legit, the Mental Game & Strategy of Racing, & Chasing World Records 2:12:13

2M ago2:12:13

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Emma Hunt is the US speed climbing record holder and will compete in the Paris Olympics. We talked about her intro to speed climbing, how strong you have to be for speed climbing, speed training, how speed shoes compare to other climbing shoes, her mental game and strategy in comps, prejudice against speed in the climbing world, whether the speed r…

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156 - Cardio may actually lead to weight gain 15:24

2M ago15:24

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While cardio has it’s place, it is not the be all and end all of weight loss and body transformation. Contrary to years of popular opinion and conventional beliefs, doing hours upon hours of cardio will not give you the lean and tight body you have your heart set on. Through her years coaching thousands of women, Jenny has learned that weight train…

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EP 229: Shauna Coxsey (Olympian) — Climbing Harder After Pregnancy, Motivation vs. Commitment, and Letting Kids Be Themselves 1:50:04

2M ago1:50:04

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Shauna Coxsey is the most successful competition climber in the UK and the first British woman to climb V12, V13, and V14. We talked about becoming a mom, sitting in and sharing our emotions, human nature and the joy of climbing, inspiration vs. aspiration, motivation vs. commitment, competing in Tokyo, retiring from comps, sending Hazel Grace V14 …

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EP 228: How to Easily Improve Your Flexibility for Climbing — Josh Hadley (Lattice Training) 2:30:40

2M ago2:30:40

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Josh Hadley is a leading flexibility coach in climbing and the face behind the Lattice YouTube Channel. I’ve struggled with stretching routines over the years, and this episode completely changed my flexibility training. In this episode, Josh shares his top 4 stretches for inflexible climbers and introduces key concepts like chasing horizontal, wei…

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Dearest Gentle Listeners: From Bridgerton To Diverse Sexualities 53:47

3M ago53:47

53:47

Send us a text Ever wondered how TV shows like Bridgerton are reshaping our perceptions of body positivity and sexuality? Join us as we uncover Nicola Coughlin's empowering stance on body image and her witty response to the press, all while debating Hollywood's narrow definition of plus size. We also tackle the evolving portrayal of sex scenes in B…

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EP 227: Nature Climbing — How to Prep Your Skin for a Trip, Hangboarding on Granite, and Building a Brand You Are Proud Of 1:35:46

3M ago1:35:46

1:35:46

How are granite climbing holds made? Are there benefits to training on rock? In this episode, I am joined by Mads Bulow Duus and Pawel Rogowski from Nature Climbing. We go behind the scenes on the origin story of their brand, the craftsmanship behind their beautiful products, how to build a successful brand, training and skin conditioning on granit…

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155 - Client Spotlight: From Criminal Lawyer to Thriving Gym Owner - A Journey of Happiness with Rebekah Logan 29:08

3M ago29:08

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Fitness is more than a past time for Rebekah, it is her passion. Rebekah recently left her legal career of 11 years to pursue a career as a fitness professional. Fitness has always been special to Rebekah, as it helped her during grief and past trauma - she used her workouts as a positive coping mechanism. In Spring of 2022, Rebekah took a leap and…

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EP 226: Justen Sjong — How to Master ANY Technique, Send Faster, & Float on the Wall With ‘The Climbing Sensei’ 2:36:12

3M ago2:36:12

2:36:12

Justen Sjong (The Climbing Sensei) is a world-class climber and coach who specializes in technique and mental game. This episode is a technique masterclass. We talk about the four stages of technique, how to practice any new skill, how to send faster, his goal to climb 9a before 60, and Justen coaches me on how to float on the wall using his drop-d…

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EP 225: Steven Gets His Dream Home Wall! | ft. Tony Bell and David Bress, Founders of Revival Climbing Coalition 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In this episode, I crack open a beer with Tony Bell and David Bress, the two founders of Revival Climbing Coalition. The two of them installed my dream home wall in 2.5 hours and I was blown away by the craftsmanship and elegance of the design. We talked about their backgrounds, how they bootstrapped a climbing wall business, what sets their produc…

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Brandi Chastain | Soccer Legend, Resilient Champion, Inspiring Leader 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with soccer legend Brandi Chastain to explore her journey from youth soccer to international stardom. Brandi discusses the pivotal moments in her career, including her famous penalty kick in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentorship and leadershi…

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EP 224: Jana Švecová — Pushing the Limits of Female Bouldering, Finding Silver Linings When Injured, and Chasing a Lifetime Goal 2:16:50

3M ago2:16:50

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Jana Švecová is a professional rock climber from the Czech Republic who has emerged as one of the top female boulderers in the world. We talked about her upbringing and her early success in competitions, her pivot to outdoor bouldering, her inspiration for choosing ‘Terranova’ 8C+/V16 as a project, making the first ascent of ‘Nova’ 8C/V15, using he…

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Tigress Roars: From Time Magazine's Health 100 to Fat Liberation 1:00:22

3M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to challenge societal norms and gain recognition for advocating fat acceptance? Meet Tigress Osborn, the Executive Director of NAAFA, who has recently made it to Time Magazine's prestigious Health 100 list. Join us for an invigorating conversation as Tigress shares her personal journey in combating size di…

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154 - Optimizing Fertility with PCOS with Dr. Angela Potter 42:55

3M ago42:55

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This week Jenny is joined by fertility expert and creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol Dr. Angela Potter, who for over 10 years has been helping women with PCOS who are struggling with fertility work through individualized plans for successful pregnancies. The discussion centers around hormones, symptoms, cycle therapy, how to listen to our bodie…

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EP 223: Aidan Roberts — Navigating Pro Climbing, Establishing His Two Hardest Boulders, and Glimpsing Mastery 3:35:25

3M ago3:35:25

3:35:25

Aidan Roberts returns to the podcast! Aidan is at the cutting edge of bouldering and is one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of talking to. We talk about professional climbing and today’s media landscape, and he brings us up to speed on the last year and a half of his climbing and shares the full stories of ‘Spots of Time’ and ‘Arri…

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EP 222: Paul Houghoughi — How to Bulletproof Your Knees, Strengthen Your Shoulders, and Maintain a Happy Neck 2:15:41

4M ago2:15:41

2:15:41

Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio) returns for our promised part 2! This was every bit as good as our first episode. In part 2 we focused on how to build bulletproof knees and hamstrings for heel hooks, how to prevent shoulder injuries, how to strengthen and mobilize your neck and back, some of the most common changes to climber’s bodies as we a…

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153 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the Perimenopausal Phase with Dr. Nadia Saleem 52:24

4M ago52:24

52:24

As Coach Jenny continues to be mindful of the needs of, surround herself with and inspire women in their 40+ journey through life, she dives into a super informative and in depth conversation about hormones and aging thoughtfully with her personal ND Dr. Nadia Saleem. Dr. Nadia Saleem is a board certified naturopathic doctor who takes a holistic ap…

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EXTRA: Keenan Takahashi — Mustache Q&A, Highballing Near Misses, and Japanese Climbing Culture 16:15

4M ago16:15

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Keenan betrays his mustache by revealing its deepest secrets, and then talks about his experience with 'Insomniac' V16, his trips to Japan, what stood out to him about the Japanese climbing culture, favorite anime, home wall dreams, footwork tips, and his nearest misses while highballing and how they changed his feelings about future highballs. Bec…

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EP 221: Keenan Takahashi — ‘The Gold Standard’, Learning From Limit Moves, and the Origin Story of ANTIGRAV 2:36:29

4M ago2:36:29

2:36:29

Keenan Takahashi is one of the top boulders in the world. We talked about the origin story of his clothing company ANTIGRAV, the importance of carving out space for creativity, establishing his latest V15 FA ‘The Gold Standard’, watching Sean Bailey send ‘Devilution’, unclimbed king lines in Bishop, shifting his focus to meaningful hard climbs, his…

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152 - Fat Loss While Still Preserving Muscle 17:19

4M ago17:19

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If you’re a returning listener, you know that the Team STRONG Girls methodology for weight loss is a tried, tested and true one. And, if this is your first time here, you’re in the right place to learn how to properly, healthfully become your fittest and best-feeling self. Tune in as Jenny gets one-on-one with us sharing 6 ways to optimize fat loss…

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Embracing Grief and Building Community with Myra Sack 31:27

4M ago31:27

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In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii speaks with Myra Sack, an All-American scholar athlete and founder of E-Motion, a nonprofit supporting grieving individuals. Myra shares her journey through grief after losing her daughter, Havi, and discusses the importance of community, rituals, and emotional literacy. Learn how Myra's experien…

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EP 220: Alannah Yip (Olympian) — Alopecia, Finding Power Beyond Hair Loss, and Her Fight Against Disordered Eating 2:07:50

4M ago2:07:50

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Alannah Yip is a professional climber from Canada who competed at the Tokyo Olympics. We talked about getting diagnosed with alopecia and the emotional journey of losing her hair, taking back her power, preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Series, lessons from Tokyo, mantras for slab boulders, her involvement with IFSC policies to prevent eating di…

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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Dan Ourian, CMPC 23:43

4M ago23:43

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In this third episode of our three-part series, Lisa Bonta Sumii talks with Dan Ourian, CMPC, a certified mental performance consultant and assistant director of the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University of California. They discuss integrating mental performance coaching into athletic coaching, the significance of…

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151 - The NEW Way to Prep for a Photoshoot with Coach Jaclyn 52:59

4M ago52:59

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Tune in this week to catch a recent Facebook Live broadcast that’s all about the NEW way to prep for a fitness photoshoot, the Team STRONG Girls way. Head coach Jac joins Jenny and between the two of them they share almost 40 years of photoshoot experience so they have seen it all over the years. The evolution of healthy and sustainable prep has ce…

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Female Footballers Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW 41:45

4M ago41:45

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii is a guest on the Female Footballers Podcast, where she discusses the profound impacts of mental health in sports. She shares insights on the pressures athletes face, the importance of recognizing mental health struggles, and how they intersect with performance on the field. Female Footballer…

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EP 219: Fitz Cahall (The Dirtbag Diaries, Climbing Gold) — A Lifetime of Storytelling, Taking Authorship of Your Time, and Being Pro But Not Fancy 2:31:59

4M ago2:31:59

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Fitz Cahall is the cofounder of Duct Tape Then Beer, and the creator of The Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. We talked about the early days of the internet, what podcasting was like in 2007, being on the fringe, storytelling, virtual reality, spending your time on the right things, the unglamorous parts of our work, results vs. …

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EP 218: Mat Wright — Sending One of the World's Hardest Trad Climbs, 'Rhapsody' E11 1:30:59

4M ago1:30:59

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Mat Wright returns to the podcast to talk about his send of ‘Rhapsody’! We talked about the emotional dip after a hard send, the power of letting things come to you, making your own luck, patience as a tactic, top-down projecting, feeding our internal climbing algorithms, his process and how it felt to send, his next project, learning how to take t…

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150 - Speaking Up For Your Disability with Tiffany Storrs 49:59

4M ago49:59

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Tiffany Storrs is Rocky Mountain supermom, trilingual actress, author of the amazon Best Seller ADAPTABILITY, an award-winning hearing health advocate/spokesperson, and also an avid athlete who appeared in the March issue of STRONG Fitness Magazine's Women to Watch. After going suddenly and unexpectedly deaf after the birth of her first child, Tiff…

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Mental Health Training Room Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW 50:49

4M ago50:49

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In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii appears as a guest on the Mental Health Training Room Podcast hosted by Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim, former Division I basketball players. Lisa discusses the intersection of mental health and athletic performance, emphasizing mental wellness's role in achieving peak athletic results. Mental H…

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EP 217: A Masterclass in Relieving Stress, Sleeping Better, & Improving Focus Using Self-Hypnosis — Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford Psychiatrist) 2:00:23

5M ago2:00:23

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Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist and one of the world’s most respected experts in the field of hypnosis. We talked about how our minds can make our bodies feel better, how hypnosis has helped his clients, why hypnosis is a good fit for climbers, breathing exercises for relaxation or focus, his new Reveri App, and much more. Dr. Spiegel …

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Joyful Inclusive Movement: Wendy's Journey to Fat-Positive Fitness 57:57

5M ago57:57

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Send us a text Embark on an enlightening journey with Wendy, the visionary behind Joyful Inclusive Movement, as she opens up about her path to becoming a fat-positive personal trainer and beacon for body liberation. This episode isn't just a chat; it's a heartfelt exploration of Wendy's transformation from struggling with an eating disorder to empo…

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