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The ULTRA Life is a podcast about Health + Life & Going after those BIG Goals that have you living YOUR dream life. You’ll get all the tips & tools, as well as hear inspiring interviews to gain new perspectives, lessons and start to see what is REALLY possible for YOU & your life. The Host, Samantha Nivens, is Performance Health & Life Coach, Ultramarathon athlete, Speaker, Fitness Instructor, Boy mom of 2, and Partner with 15+ years as a Health and Fitness professional. She works with clien ...
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Join me!! These are strength & hybrid based classes being taught at X-Caliber CrossFit in Weaverville, about 10 minutes north of Downtown Asheville. Whether you are an every day athlete looking to add in strength training to lose weight, feel better, and have more energy or if you are an athlete with a sport & looking to create foundational strengt…
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Check in time. We are half way through the year. It's time to evaluate the 1st 6 months and then set new goals for these next 6 months & get after it!! Stay tuned until the end when I pose some questions to REALLY get you going... *What if JULY was the new January?! What would you do and start to get after?! And more! 🚀Want to get in the BEST shape…
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3lbs down in my cut & I'm sharing what lessons I'm learning and how I'm getting my results for you to get yours! 🚀Want to get in the BEST shape of your life in the MOST simple & doable way while you have a FULL AF life as an entrepreneur, parent, or professional?? Get your free guide to get started here: https://samanthanivenscoaching.myflodesk.com…
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My results from 2 weeks of this summer fun challenge! Hear what is not working, what is, and what the plan is moving forward. 🚀Want to get in the BEST shape of your life in the MOST simple & doable way while you have a FULL AF life as an entrepreneur, parent, or professional?? Get your free guide to get started here: https://samanthanivenscoaching.…
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Did you know the 'bathroom scale' and weighing ourselves came about in the 1920's, which is also when diets & the weight loss madness & glorification of thin bodies came about?! Did you know you DO NOT HAVE TO USE one, now, or ever to track your results?!! If a scale serves you to get results, I say go for it use it, but if it doesn't, DITCH IT. Im…
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I've got a mini fun challenge goal for myself - AND YOU, if you want to join me! I AM going to lose 7lbs over the next 7 weeks for my cut phase towards my big picture goals, and I am going to take you week to week on the journey to getting there, sharing my tools & what I am doing week to week. This is Week 1 - what I am doing, the small tweaks I a…
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Today's guest, Shannon Weinstein, shares her story from humble beginnings working & learning about business with her first job for 7 years at McDonald's to becoming a corporate CPA, to shifting to being an entrepreneur & business owner, podcast host, & speaker doing 'whatever the f*ck she wants' (words of her late father). You'll be inspired to exp…
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Too many times we try to outsource, find alllll the programs, challenges, influencers, to tell us what to do or how to do 'it', vs. TRUSTING OURSELVES. It's time to tune in to what YOU KNOW & start to trust yourself again. If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend and rate us on iTunes & subscribe! Book your free 15 minute co…
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If you have ever felt stuck trying to lose weight and are like, 'What gives?!' - here is Part One of the top reasons you are not losing weight. I've coached HUNDREDS of clients and there are some common themes that come up to why you are not losing. Part TWO will be coming next week! If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend …
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Sara is the founder of Sarilla, an alcohol-free organic beverage company, out of Asheville, featuring Rwandan tea and other functional ingredients; created to offer more inclusive social experiences. Sara shares her story of some rocks bottoms to then getting sober, to then finding the tea & founding a beverage company that you can find in stores n…
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You have been getting after your goals, really trying, and are like, 'Tell me what to do - I just need to know what to do!!' If this is you or you are struggling in any way to hit your goals - it's time to take a step back, slow down, and SEE what is really truly going on. I can provide the personalized plan just for you, but if you don't BELIEVE I…
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Samm takes us on her health journey from going through multiple health challenges & being a daily coffee drinker, to finally finding matcha as an alternative that literally changed her life & how she feels daily now. We drop multiple golden nuggets to help you on your own health journey & she breaks down the myths, facts, and all the ways we can us…
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In order to move FORWARD towards our future dreams, goals, and vision, we need to first LET GO of who we've always been, what we've always done, old stories, patterns, or routines that have got us our current results. Learn how to become aware and to be able to LET GO of the old you. If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend …
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Heather Riggs is the founder of HER Style, LLC and host of HER Style Podcast. As a 16-year Certified Image Consultant and Color Specialist, Heather helps ambitious women buy less, shop smarter, and build wardrobes they love! Heather and I talk about all things style for your workouts & every day to FEEL good about yourself, so you make healthier, m…
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What if you gave yourself an entire YEAR to BELIEVE 100% that the goals you have for one year WILL happen?? That you suspend the doubt, the dis-belief, the 'I couldn't do that', there's no way that is possible, etc...and instead said f*ck it, why not believe it's possible & take action as though you have it?! Whether you are crushing your goal, off…
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This episode came straight from my heart for YOU. What if TODAY, you drew a line in the sand on the old you that played small, people pleased, was exhausted, overwhelmed, and had so many limiting beliefs about who they are or what they could do...that you drew a line in the sand and said, 'F*ck that,' from this day forward I am going to show up as …
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We all have those days, in fact most likely, 1/3 will be shitty, you don't feel good days. How do you still show up and be consistent & keep going?? Here are 8 tips on how! If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend and rate us on iTunes & subscribe! Follow Samantha on Social Media: Instagram - @samanthasreallife https://www.i…
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His story & how he now helps people: *Step into their best athlete self, *How to find drive *The mental vs. physical work to show up and make gains *The experience aka action is how you get to what you want vs quick fix, give me the result & mindset now *Failing Forward to reach your goals - this IS the way to success and growth. *Having grace for …
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As I turned 39 this month, March 2024, I started thinking of lessons that I've learned along the way, health, workouts, life. I love my life, am so fulfilled, and yet have goals that I feel I'm just getting started with vs. feeling like life is over and bemoaning turning 39 years old. I hope you all can take even just one takeaway and lesson to rea…
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Do you have a BIG dream or goal that is still sitting on your heart & head?? But, you keep thinking or feeling 'it's impossible' - I've tried all the things, how could I do that, I want it, but don't know how... Tune in to hear why it IS POSSIBLE & how to shift & start to believe it. +For the month of March - my BIRTHDAY month!!! I am offering a on…
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It can be easy to get caught up in what the experts, the books, the podcasts, the research, the IG influencers, coaches even, to figure out what to DO vs. checking in with ourselves...what do YOU want to do? What works for YOU! Whether you are just getting started or need to pull over and take a pit stop to evaluate what actually does work for you,…
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Tune in for what trends are WORKING & here to stay moving forward in health & fitness. I'm sharing 7 trends that if you aren't doing or incorporating in some shape or form already, you'll want to start or consider moving forward! Even if you just take one of these into this year, you will be that much better & ahead on your journey. If you liked th…
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Take these four simple, yet powerful thoughts or find your version of them to truly bring your goals to life. If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend and rate us on iTunes & subscribe! Follow Samantha on Social Media: Instagram - @samanthasreallife https://www.instagram.com/samanthasreallife/ Facebook - Samantha Nivens http…
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Today’s episode I walk you through 4 powerful lessons I learned in 2023 to help you learn from them and be able to reach your goals, as well as how you can evaluate your year to find your own lessons. *Intuition vs. Strategy *Slowing Down, Stepping back vs. Hustle, Grind & Push *There is no overnight success - aka it takes more work than you think …
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If you want to feel like you did when you are 18 years old again, tune in. This feeling hit me the other week and it is how I'm approaching my 2024 goals & I wanted to share how YOU CAN TO. Share & subscribe if you are loving what you hear! Thank you so much for listening & supporting the show! PS: Do you have a question or something you want me to…
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Today I want to share a concept to EXPAND your timeline to hit your goal to help you STAY COMMITTED vs. the constant start and stop or never start because you already put unrealistic expectations on yourself. Why? To make it a TRUE LIFESTYLE - YOU change. Not just a quick fix. To actually be able to navigate life that WILL HAPPEN, and still keep go…
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Talk about MAGICAL - my guest today is Sarah Plowman and she shares her story from unemployed single mom, to becoming a coach making over half a million dollars. She shares it all to help you all see what is possible for YOU from her story & the tools she gives. You do not want to miss this episode!! *Sarah shares how she always knew she was meant …
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These last few weeks I've already started to take notes & start to create my goals & vision for 2024. This time of year, even with the holidays upon us, always has me reflecting on what I've already accomplished this year, how far I've come, how I've grown, what went really well, what didn't, and what I want to DO DIFFERENT in 2024 to create new di…
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This is a short & sweet & POWERFUL episode on shifting your thoughts from, “I have to…go workout. I should eat healthy. I have to get up early.” Which will have you feeling like 😫😑😤 and a victim to your circumstances. Vs. when you say, “I GET to…go workout. I GET to wake up early!. I GET to work hard towards my goals. I GET to eat healthy.” Which w…
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A quick story & tangible way you can start to DO what you want to do vs. putting it off, procrastinating again, saving it for Monday, etc. SHOW NOTES: If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend and rate us on iTunes! Make sure you don’t miss a single episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, RSS, or follow on Spotify! Fo…
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Charles is a retired father of 4 who's been a runner for 35 years and has literally hundreds of races and other runs, ranging from 5k's to marathons, and up to a trail 200 miler, including about 80 Ultramarathons, not all of which he's actually finished (DNF'd close to 20 races). Some running highlights and most memorable experiences we talk about …
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If you've always made 30 day, 3 month or more short term goals and still haven't reached it, THIS is for you. And truly, overall, the more you can start to think about the long game, long term goals 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and even 10 years out, and plan backwards the more you can achieve sustainable results and achieve even more vs. never hittin…
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Maggie Reyes is a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create their best marriages, without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives. In today's episode Maggie share about her journey to becoming a coach and then several of her MOST POWERFUL tools & …
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If you want to know how to DO the things you don't 'feel like doing', that feel SO uncomfortable- you'll want to listen to this episode. Instead of 'grinding through' the hard things, by making those uncomfortable things more comfortable, you WILL DO THEM vs ditch them. For example, if you are tired after work and don't feel like working out, to ex…
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Interview time! Bobby Campos, a Hybrid Athlete with a focus on weightlifting, triathlon and ultrarunning, is my guest today and he has several powerful stories to inspire you to go after your BIG goals!! We start with his sweat story - how he started overweight growing up and then in college living the normal college life until he found bodybuildin…
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Today's episode is a race recap filled with ALL the lessons and takeaways from running 54.69 miles last Saturday at my homemade ultramarathon race. This is for YOU even if you aren't a runner!! There are lessons that can be applied to ANY goal & to LIFE. You do not want to miss it. I get a little emotional at the end sharing one of the most magical…
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My 100 mile race is being MODIFIED. Instead of a 100 mile race, I will now run from sunrise to sunset, this Saturday, September 9th. I am sharing this is to show the REAL LIFE of what going for big goals looks like, how to navigate life & modify your goals vs. simply quitting, and give anyone that needs it, permission to PLAY BIG, even if you don't…
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My 100 mile race is being MODIFIED. Instead of a 100 mile race, I will now run from sunrise to sunset, this Saturday, September 9th. I'm sharing the why behind it and the LESSONS I learned from this training season to make this change & how you can take these lessons to go after YOUR big goals & know it is okay to modify & that is actually how goal…
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This is a tool I use with all my clients and wanted to share with you all! When you are resetting your goals or creating a new goal, you will want to set the tone with this tool I call, Be HER or Be HIM - now. This tool will become your 'north star' to use in any situation, no matter what happens in life and is going on, you don't need to have a pe…
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We all have them. When you feel like you had a bad day or week, especially after a holiday weekend, vacation, something out of the ordinary, which actually happens a lot more than we realize! How do you keep going towards your goals, to get right back at it?! I share 4 steps to being able to keep moving forward and it's going to surprise you & have…
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If you are feeling stuck in ANY way, this episode is for you. In order to get new, different results than you have now, you'll need to find ways to do things DIFFERENT. I share ALL the ways that can look from eating, workouts, your environment, your mindset/thoughts, alcohol, events/gatherings, and your routines. Really exploring being a rebel abou…
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Today I'm sharing about the 80% Rule - a tool that will literally allow you to go from starting & stopping, giving up on your goals, to consistently showing up week after week for your goals. +Summer of '23 Challenge is ON. -8 week challenge+ maintain after -Starts June 27th (but truly you can start whenever if you miss that date!) -Where: in the U…
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This is one of my favorite stories from ultra running! When I ran the 6hr Resolution Run ultra race with no training, had zero expectations - in fact I told myself it was totally okay to walk if I needed or wanted to, had gone out the night before, and blew my own mind by running 35.6 miles that day, taking first place female and 2nd place overall …
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Becca Pike is a wife and mom of 4 young kids as well as an avid athlete and wine lover. At age 25, Becca found herself still bartending and scraping pennies together to sustain her less-than-exciting lifestyle of non-stop double shifts and restaurant over-time. After hitting an emotional and financial rock bottom, Becca turned a new leaf and dove h…
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How can you make your plan way more SIMPLE, to get WAY MORE results?? Are you trying to do alllll the things, have tried to do more, make your diet/eating plan complicated, same for workouts - do more, all the things, listen to all the gurus, read all the books, so much so that you don't actually have a SUPER SIMPLE PLAN that you will do?! Most of …
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Too many times we think we have to do MORE, have to do alllll the things, think we need the next guru/book/expert to know what to do, and are doing what is the normal vs. doing whatever it takes to reach our goals. Tune in to hear 3 simple tools that will help you now & anytime you are working towards a goal!! If you liked this episode, please be s…
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This one is POWERFUL. I share my story of how I almost quit at mile 85 when running my 100 mile ultramarathon...but didn't and how I came back even faster & finished even with so many circumstances that would have most of us quitting. I share 5 lessons from this experience that anyone can use in their life to NOT QUIT. To keep going towards the fin…
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You have goals for 2023 -and you want to make sure you ACTUALLY reach them this year, or truly anytime you have a BIG goal you want to reach. Tune in to hear the 3 steps to be able to finally achieve your goal. If you liked this episode, please be sure to share with a friend and rate us on iTunes! Make sure you don’t miss a single episode, subscrib…
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Happy New Year! This whole month we are going to be focused on kick starting 2023 - starting with finding your word for the year, that will be your north star for what you do this year - how you show up. Your one word will allow you to instantly anchor into your goals & vision and take actions that SERVE you, in the moment, to do what you want to d…
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