Girls Gone Wod Podcast

Claire had a birthday this week (Happy Birthday!), so of course this week’s J&C episode starts with some reflections from her 30th year, and thoughts going into 31. We talk about what it really means when people say “leap and the net will appear,” and why it’s important to remember that there are no solutions wrapped up with bows in real life. We also chat about seasonal mood shifts and how to cope from rainy day apathy to full-on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

This week we are so excited to be joined by Chrissy King! Chrissy is a writer, powerlifter, strength coach, and intersectional feminist working to dispel institutional sexism and racism within the fitness industry. We cut right to the chase in our conversation, and talk about confronting our various privileges, how to help elevate marginalized voices in whatever space you’re in, and how she is using her own experiences to help educate others while learning and working to dispel her own biases at the same time. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

Happy Thanksgiving!! We are so thankful for YOU, our GGW community. And to show our gratitude, this week our J&C episode is joined by the MOST special guest – Mom Sandy! It has been years since Sandy graced our airwaves (you can check out her earlier appearances in episodes 101 and 104), and so we had a lot of catching up to do. We hear about her recent experiences going through cancer treatment with her husband, and her advice for how to take care of friends when they are in crappy situations. Plus, we get her expert tips for surviving the holidays as an introvert (literally, she is an expert in the introvert vs. extrovert arena… we learned everything we know from her!), and even some great tips on how to “never work a day in your life.” Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! ww

The GGW x Barbell Shrugged mash-up has been a long time coming, and it’s finally here! This week we get to chat with Anders Varner from Shrugged Collective, and it’s a meeting of the podcast minds. We discuss how the Shrugged Collective is anticipating the the future of coaching development and fitness media, and where podcasting is going next. We also hear more about Anders’ background, his latest adventure as a new father, and what’s next for the original Don’t-Call-it-a-CrossFit Podcast. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! Sponsored by NED  www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

This week is basically a therapy sesh, so we hope you’re ready to feel your feelings! Claire talks about some recent conversations with her therapist (who, sadly, is actually not Joy), and we dive deep into perfectionism, how it can serve us, and mostly how it can backfire. We also discuss how to talk to people (and/or yourself) when they are experiencing anxiety or stress, and answer a few listener questions. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! Sponsored by NED  www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

We loved sitting down with Christina Rice at the #PODCASTHARD event in Tahoe a few weeks ago! Christina has spent the better part of the past decade fighting for her health, through severe gut issues, candida, and even a serious eating disorder. She still is learning more about her own health and wellness every day, and is using her experiences to try to reach others who may be going through similar struggles. Check her out HERE Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

On this week’s J&C episode we dive into the world of expectations vs ego. Joy’s NYC marathon plans didn’t work out, and we talk about the line between proving you can push through hard circumstances, and knowing when to take a break. We also talk about the importance of focusing on long-term health, coping with holiday stress, and the realities of taking a break from social media. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

This week we accomplished our longest distance interview ever – almost 8000 miles away to Dubai – to talk with Diego Centeno, the Senior Advisor of the Dubai CrossFit Championship. You have probably heard a lot about the Dubai CrossFit Championship in the past few weeks, since it’s the first officially sanctioned CrossFit event to be added to the new CrossFit Games qualifying structure (and because the official list of qualifying athletes was just posted!). We chat with Diego about the history of the event, why Dubai is the perfect city for an event like this, and why this competition is about much more than just exercising really fast. Diego Centeno is a business development consultant presently residing in Dubai- United Arab Emirates, home to DRC Partners Consulting and advising companies such as The Dubai CrossFit Championship on brand alignment strategies, adding new revenue streams and securing funding from both public/ private sector.   Diego Centeno is originally from Austin, Texas an

Happy November! In this week’s J&C episode we catch up about Joy’s marathon (coming up this weekend!), Claire’s nesting instincts kicking in, and answer a few listener questions. We also talk about “sliding door moments” in our past – moments where we could have taken a totally different path and how our lives would be different now. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! Sponsored by NED  www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

This week we are joined by EC Synkowski, a Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach with an MS in Human Nutrition and the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition. EC is the creator of the 800g Challenge, a research-based nutrition program that focuses on optimizing fruit and veggie intake in an easy and accessible way. We chat with EC about the story and science behind this program, how she uses macro counting with herself and her clients to create a strong nutritional foundation, why we shouldn’t fear fruit, and how to get started with the 800g Challenge if you want to give it a shot. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/ &n

We are excited to welcome Dr. Dani Urcuyo to GGW this week! Dani is a Family and Functional Medicine doctor who works with patients all around the country via SteadyMD. Dani is also CrossFitter and strong believer in the functional fitness model of health (in fact, you might recognize him as Julie Foucher’s husband), and we talk with him about the SteadyMD model of care, why he loves it as a physician, how it’s different for patients, and why it’s gaining popularity so quickly. We also chat with Dani about his opinions on diets, long-term health goals, and the real things we all need to be focusing on when it comes to our health… Hint: It’s not a snatch PR or bodyweight percentage. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback

Dr. Becky Campbell is a functional medicine doctor who specializes in helping patients with thyroid disorders, autoimmune disorders, and heavy metal toxicity. After going through the ringer with her own health issues as a young adult, including thyroid issues, plus candida, parasites, and high cortisol, she switched her med school focus to functional medicine and now helps people all over the country recognize symptoms and get treatment when other doctors may have dismissed them. In this episode we answer a ton of listener questions, including talking about traditional vs. functional lab values, warning signs for thyroid issues, and how to advocate for yourself and your health even when other doctors may be telling you nothing is wrong. PDF mentioned in the show Check out her website at Dr. Becky Campbell Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share wi

This bonus episode is a special conversation between Claire and Noelle Tarr of Coconuts & Kettlebells and the Well Fed Women Podcast. Both Claire and Noelle experienced serious postpartum mood disorders following the births of their first children, and we have always felt that these topics just aren’t talked about widely enough. It’s reported that at least 1 in 7 women experience postpartum mood disorders like postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, yet many of us have never heard someone discuss what it’s like to actually go through it. This episode is an honest conversation about our individual experiences, including the moments we both knew we needed help, what we did to recover, how to better prepare for the postpartum period if you are pregnant, and what you may want to look out for if you are a new mom or know a new mom. Specific resources talked about in this episode: http://www.postpartum.net/ and Children’s Hospital Colorado Healthy Expectations Program Find more fro

It’s a J&C Q&A episode, and it’s been a while since it was just the two of us! We catch up on our lives lately, talk about our experience in Tahoe with the Mind Pump guys at the #PODCASTHARD event, and answer lots of listener questions. We also talk about the fact that it’s been a tough few weeks for a lot of women in this country with the recent Supreme Court hearings, and how it’s ok if you are feeling a little rough around the edges right now. We give some insight into how to approach conversations with people in your life whose experiences may not match yours, and how to support those who you know are struggling. Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional

You’ve heard us talk about our favorite RD, Laura Ligos – well she’s finally back on the podcast this week (check out Ep.179 for her first GGW appearance)! We talk about the difference between dietitians vs nutrition coaches, and what Laura is doing to debunk the stereotype that all dietitians are still using the food pyramid. We also talk about body positivity, fat shaming, the importance of sleep, and how to start small with revamping your relationship with food. Sassy Dietician Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

IT’S OCTOBER 3RD. GET IN LOSERS WE’RE GOING SHOPPING.   Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes!! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com    

Armen Hammer, ladies and gentlemen! If you don’t know who Armen is, do you even go here? Armen is one of the original hosts of the Wodcast Podcast, and one of our inspirations for starting our own podcast in the first place. This week we get to fangirl a little bit, and also chat with him about the evolution of media in the CrossFit sphere. We discuss his own development as a podcaster and video host, and how some things are bound to grow and adapt, while other things (like sneaking microphones into the CrossFit Games) never change. You can check Armen’s stuff out on Armen Hammer TV. SPONSORED BY FOUR ATHLETICS Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme

Live from our most beautiful podcast location yet – under the stars at Camp Timeout! If you’re bummed that you couldn’t make it to camp, this episode is the next best thing. We chat about our experience at Camp and hear from the amazing coaches who joined us for the weekend. Also Claire has a brush with death when a moth nearly attacks her. NATURE, you guys. https://www.camptimeout.com/aug/ Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

This week we are excited to be joined by Justin LoFranco, founder of the Morning Chalk Up! From Justin’s past life working crazy hours on political campaigns in DC, to sitting at a picnic table with us at Camp Timeout, we hear why Justin is passionate about communicating and connecting with the CrossFit community. We also discuss how the Morning Chalk Up broke the CrossFit Games changes, hear about the qualities that make up a true journalist, and talk about what it’s like doing burpees in the Congressional fitness center. SPONSORED BY FOUR ATHLETICS www.fourathletics.com Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes!! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and theme song by David Dalton http://daviddalton.com/

We are so excited to welcome Greg Glassman, founder and chairman of CrossFit, back to the podcast this week (check out episode 174 for his first appearance)! We sat down with Greg to hear a little bit more about the thought process behind the recent CrossFit Games changes, and how this signals a shift in priorities for CrossFit as a whole. We also discuss the growth of CrossFit Health and the CFMDL1 program, why Greg thinks it’s important to be working directly with physicians, and why he says he’s not in the business of slinging data or out to change public health. SPONSORED BY FOUR ATHLETICS www.fourathletics.com Support the podcast! Click the SUBSCRIBE button on iTunes! Please leave us a review on iTunes!! We love hearing your feedback and want to make this show the best it can be for YOU, amazing listeners. Share with a friend while you’re at it! www.girlsgonewodpodcast.com Send us an email with feedback, voice memos, and show ideas: girlsgonewod@gmail.com Additional production work and