Fitness Nomads Podcast

Season 2 Episode 6 features Julia Lawson, author of GRIEF GIRL BOSS, and her friend and trainer Troy Harvey. Julia was 39 and a mother of two when her beloved husband Peter died of brain cancer.  In less than 6-months she went from happily married to the love of her life with two adorable littles, to widowed, still having to work full-time, tackling a massive amount of medical bills and trying to keep herself together in the midst of the disaster. Joining her is Troy Harvey, an incredibly smart and gifted coach and trainer, teamed up with Julia during this incredibly trying time to help bring out the best version of her both physically and mentally as she worked to rebuild her life.   All of this incredible work culminated in her book, "Grief Girl Boss" which is an incredible tool for anyone going through, or helping someone else process grief and loss. Episode 6...empowered as always by Primo Espresso. Primo Espresso Grief Girl Boss Julia Lawson Troy Harvey

Season 2 Episode 5 features Josh Rhoden and Daniel Leonard from Clackamas Community College Wrestling. Josh has become one of the most highly respected head coaches in ALL of wrestling at every level from Junior College all the way to Division I.  In his 16 year run he has amassed a staggering 160-35-2 record, gone undefeated in four separate seasons, is a three time national coach of the year, led the program to Four NJCAA National Championships and so much more. Joining him is his former Clackamas Community College wrestling standout Daniel Leonard who helped lead the team to a National Runner Up finish before heading to 4-year Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky to finish his collegiate career as a two-time All-American.  He has now come full-circle and is back with CCC as an Assistant Coach and an integral part of producing 15 All Americans and two Team National Championships. The three of us talk everything from family to fitness, the evolution of the program from basically working in a closet to the current space and what it is like coaching a National Championship team during a pandemic where social-distancing doesn't exactly make wrestling easy to train for. Episode 5...powered by Primo Espresso...ready go! Primo Espresso Clackamas Community College Wrestling Josh Rhoden Daniel Leonard

Season 2 Episode 4 PART II with Alycia, Zack and Paul from H2F is HERE! Note...the views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect the official policy or position of the US Army, Department of Defense or the US Government. Episode 4 Part 2...powered by Primo Espresso...enjoy! Primo Espresso Alycia Zack H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness

Season 2 Episode 4 is a 2-parter at Joint Base Lewis-McChord with Alycia, Zack and Paul.  They are three of the smartest people the Army has to offer as we talk about the Army's H2F system. The Army's philosophy is all about putting people first and that winning matters, which means the teams they put together are going to be highly trained, disciplined and incredibly fit.  The H2F System is the Army's primary investment in making their soldiers ready by being in optimal physical and mental performance, reducing injury rates, improving their rehabilitation after injury, and increasing the overall effectiveness of the Total Army. Alycia, Zack and Paul are a huge part of the H2F program and it is going to take a 2-part episode to get through it all. Note...the views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect the official policy or position of the US Army, Department of Defense or the US Government. Episode 4 Part 1...powered by Primo Espresso...enjoy! Primo Espresso Alycia Zack H2F - Holistic Health and Fitness

Season 2 Episode 3 is all about POWER people! Melanie Schoepp and Ryan Stills are the ultimate power-couple and we got a chance to sit down at their gym Odd Barbell. Melanie is a badass powerlifting and strength coach. With a degree in Kinesiology, she leads the industry as one of the top coaches in the game. Ryan is an 8x USAPL/IPF powerlifting champion and 5x IPF Master's World Team Member. He holds multiple victories and records with extensive experience on the international stage. Together they are the backbone of Odd Barbell, a family-owned strength-based gym in Southeast Portland.  They operate completely against the grain of the typical Globo Gym culture and are at the top of the class by being accessible and welcoming to people of all backgrounds who simply want to learn, grow and become stronger versions of themselves.  Episode 3...powered by Primo Espresso...here we go! https://www.oddbarbell.com/ Melanie Schoepp Ryan Stills https://www.primoespressotigard.com/

Season 2 Episode 2 is absolutely indescribable.  Emily Roberts and Merrilee Klusmann sit down and bring their A-game for everyone to hear! Emily Roberts is a single mother of two who owns and runs Emily Roberts Fitness which is a hub for incredible programming and even more incredible humans.  Her background in personal training and preschool teaching, combined with a long stint coaching CrossFit, have given her all the tools she needs to navigate the independently owned small gym world. Joining Emily is her bestie and OG Merrilee Klusmann and we talk through almost everything fitness, COVID, wildfires and more.  Episode 2...powered by Primo Espresso...enjoy! https://www.primoespressotigard.com Emily Roberts Fitness

Season 2 kicks off with Jennifer Pahl and Shoshana Gordon, two badass women navigating the fitness landscape their way! Jennifer Pahl owns Twist Yoga and spent years cross training in every fitness style known to humans.  After multiple injuries, Jennifer "found" the yoga mat was where she belonged and also one of the hardest things she has ever done.  A mother of two, wife and dog-Mom, Jennifer has become the ultimate small-business owner who also consults with and sits on multiple fitness industry boards and panels. Shoshana Gordon is a fitness wizard in her own right.  Also a mother of two and dog-Mom, Shoshana has spent two-decades honing her craft in everything from 1-on-1 training, to big box franchise fitness and everything in between.  Episode 1 featuring Jennifer Pahl and Shoshana Gordon...powered by Primo Espresso...enjoy! https://www.primoespressotigard.com https://www.twist-yoga.com

Stop everything you are doing and make everything in your life better by listen to the walking inspiration that is Katie Day! A Cum Laude graduate of Gonzaga University where she was an integral member of the 'Zags Women's Tennis team, Katie somehow pulled off the impossible of doing all of this while battling CANCER and going through chemo during a global pandemic! Her current mission is to fundraise treatment research for lls.org with a target of $25,000 by May 15th.  

On the road again, this time to Gilday Sport Conditioning where Ryan and Jake sit down with Cory Gilday and light the fitness and training world on fire! Cory has personally programmed and coached everyone from Shaquille O'Neal to the kid next door, so to say he has a breadth and depth of knowledge unparalleled in the field would be an understatement. His mission is simple and shared by Ryan and Jake; truly professionalize the fitness industry and hold its constituents to the highest level of accountability. Check Cory out at www.gildaysport.com

This week we break new ground by taking the show on the water! Todd Vogt and his coach Susan Wood take us on a journey of self-discovery and achievement following Todd's diagnosis of early-onset Parkinson's disease.  The only thing stronger than Todd's fight against Parkinson's is his drive to win.  With nothing holding him back except his own mind and willpower, Todd has found a new mental gear to put him on the cusp of rowing greatness...a seat with his name on it in Tokyo this summer. Get ready to be inspired by this man...this myth...this LEGEND!

The boys are BACK for Part 2!!! Fernando, Paul and Jake dig deeper into the Firefighter Fitness Challenge, what it means to the firefighters AND their families, as well as how the community is better because of it.      

The Fitness Nomads hit the road as Paul and Jake join Fernando Gumba, Eugene-Springfield Firefighter and an Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Excellence in Safety award winner.   This special two-part episode kicks off with Fernando's unique background spending the first 11-years of his career as a firefighter in Guam, how he came to find his home in Eugene, and the lessons he brought with him. As the creator of the Firefighter Fitness Challenge, Fernando leads the charge in changing the health and wellness of firefighters and their families doing everything he can to get them home safe and in good health. Enjoy Part 1 of this two-part episode! 

Episode 8 breaks the mold as only Nomads can do, bringing the next gen to the table this week!   Lane Laurent and Emily Paulson, two profoundly gifted high school seniors and Varsity athletes, get down to the reality of what quarantine has really been like for them. In a time like no other, Lane and Emily discuss what has really worked for them to keep their mental and physical fitness in order, while still trying to cling to some semblance of youthful optimism for the future. Do you want a sign that our this generation is going to be well prepared for the challenges facing all of us? Then take notes on how these two leaders have taken control of their own lives and wellbeing as they bring a unique balance of gravity and humor to this episode!

If we told you two best friends, one a Doctor of Psychology specializing in terrorism and the other a former Kindergarten teacher, were going to combine forces and create the most unique fitness podcast-pairing ever would you believe us?   Well you better buckle up and put all your confirmation bias on the shelf this week because Dr. Sara Budge and Jodi Snider are on the mic preaching the good word that is everything fitness...with a little psychology and sociology mixed in for good measure...but mostly how awesome powerlifting is and why it can be empowering for everyone of every shape, size and background!  

After months of scheduling delays, because they were too busy saving lives, the ultimate tag-team of Kayla Corwin and Diana Bijon finally make their podcast debut this week with Jake. To the surprise of no one, the three dig deep into COVID-19 mRNA vaccine facts and realities with a little exposition about life and fitness along the way. If you are looking for straight talk with answers on anything vaccine and health/fitness related...this is your episode!  

Clayton York and Ryan Force, former collegiate football players and experts in the field, go deep into fitness-academia with Jake this week.     The three talk through the application of multiple training methodologies that have proven results in everything from professional MMA to "retired" high mileage parents. Decoding the myths, and highlighting the facts, Clayton, Ryan and Jake present a balanced discussion about conjugate method, hypertrophy, SAQ training and more. They put a bow on the discussion with a finale surrounding applicable nutrition and supplementation ideologies and how to make the best decisions for yourself based on your goals. 

Kelly Force and Charli Nesbitt, two fitness instructors and best friends, join Jake as they talk through what group exercise IS and what it ISN'T.  It definitely ain't your mom's aerobics class anymore and what they have to offer in this episode might just get you through a pandemic! Kelly and Charli work for a company called MOSSA, the leading developer of professional group fitness programs for health clubs and fitness centers.  The trio chat about sports and injuries, donuts and chocolate chip cookies, hormones and birthdays, as well as social media and techy training tools. As a bonus, MOSSA is offering 30-free days on top of their already 2-week free trial with the code NEWYEAR.  That is 44 days of awesome fitness you will be more than ready to jump into after listening to this episode!

Kyle Bertelsen, Chris Taylor and Jake come together to talk about their unique perspectives in fitness garnered from a life-time of powerlifting, bodybuilding and military fitness exposure.   Blending the best of the old-school with the new the guys talk through the benefits and approaches to fitness, beyond mere aesthetics, and delve into what it takes to be a kettle-belly in today's fitness ecosystem.  

Big D, Best Friend Julie and Jake mask it up and freestyle on the life of parenting during COVID and using fitness to maintain our own sanity AND build our kid's fortitude at the same time! This filter-free trio share what approaches have worked for them, how to get into the "fitness" mindset and much more! 

Leo, Paul and Jake sit down at talk about everything from physical to mental fitness for duty and "normal" day-to-day life. The filter-free discussion ranges topics from traditional methods to unique ways of tackling the fitness and nutrition aspects of their lives to fuel both body and soul. The boys aim to become better, fitter versions of themselves, so they can be the best version of themselves for everyone around them! Hopefully some of their insights and experiences, whether good, bad or ugly, give you some food for thought in your own journey!