On the Fence with Monica Aksamit

Host Monica Aksamit sits down with friend and fellow Olympian Jordan Burroughs. The two talk about how they met and then dive straight into Jordan winning his first ever gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics in wrestling. They then go on to talk about how they felt watching the 2020 Olympics rather than competing and share some of their insight.I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Thank you for continuing to share the podcast amongst your friends and family! It's all thanks to you that I have been able to grow!You can find Jordan on instagram @alliseeisgold and on Twitter @alliseeisgoldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, podcast host Monica Aksamit sits down with Georgia Ellenwood, a Canadian 2020 Tokyo Olympic heptathlete to talk about her first Olympic experience. The two discuss the differences between the Rio and Tokyo, and finally answer questions about the famous cardboard beds. They also share some advice for young athletes hoping to qualify for their Games. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Thank you for continuing to share the podcast amongst your friends and family! It's all thanks to you that I have been able to grow!You can find Georgia on instagram @George_ahhh and Monica @monicaaksamitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Monica Aksamit sits down with Love Island UK contestant Brett Staniland to spill all of the tea. Brett tells about things that never made it on screen as well as just the general process of getting casted and filming a reality TV show in 2021.I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Thank you for continuing to share the podcast amongst your friends and family! It's all thanks to you that I have been able to grow!You can find Brett on instagram @twinbrett and Monica @monicaaksamitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you tired of swiping on every dating app ever made in hopes of finding your prince or princess? Yea well so is host Monica Aksamit and this week's guest Victoria Pla. The two sit down to exchange their most recent experiences on dating apps. From men running away to being stood up, to being ghosted left and right. Come share a laugh at the ridiculousness that is "dating" these days. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Thank you for continuing to share the podcast amongst your friends and family! It's all thanks to you that I have been able to grow! You can find Victoria on instagram @plavator and on Tik Tok @vjpla --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On this week's episode, our host sits down to talk to 4x Olympian and 3x Olympic medalist, Lindsey Vonn about her HBO documentary and the importance of a support system. The two talk about injuries, the beginnings of their sports' careers and what motivates them. It's an episode that you don't want to miss! I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Thank you for continuing to share the podcast amongst your friends and family! It's all thanks to you that I have been able to grow! You can find Lindsey on Instagram @lindseyvonn and you can find more information on her foundation at Lindsey Vonn Foundation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On this week's episode host Monica Aksamit sits down with her Olympic friend, Lolo Jones. Lolo is not only a 3x Olympian, she is a summer and winter Olympian. Only 10 Team USA Olympians can say that, including Lolo. The two discuss what the pandemic looked like for them and how it affected them. They then talk about Lolo's incredibly journey to win World Championships in Bobsled after accepting that she won't be competing in Tokyo 2021. Lolo then goes on to spill all of the secrets from her time on reality TV on Celebrity Big Brother and The Challenge. Host Monica also confesses to her quarantine secret. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! You can find Lolo on Instagram @lolojones and you can pre-order her book Over It. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

After a brief pause from podcasting, host Monica Aksamit is back with another informative episode. This time her guest is American BMX Olympic Gold Medalist, Connor Fields. The two sit down to explain what doping control looks like and the different versions that exist. They also share some funny stories, as well as some embarrassing ones! I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! You can find Connor on Instagram @connorfields11 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

Have you been on an awkward first date? Did you match with someone on a dating app only for them to show up looking completely different? Did they smell like an old gym sock? You won't hear about any of that on this episode! Vanessa (@vvlandis) and host Monica take a trip down memory lane with stories from their horrible dates. From porn stars, to taking viagra at 9am, to first dates on birthdays! I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Vanessa on Instagram @vvlandis and on Tik Tok @vvlandis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On this week's episode our host Monica Aksamit sits down with her sports psychologist, Dr. Doug Gardner to talk about their approach to Monica's mental strength. Dr. Gardner and Monica have been working together for 6 years now. They began working when Monica was at her lowest point and strongly considering giving. With Dr. Gardner's help she was able to turn things around and qualify for the 2016 Olympic team. They dive in to talk about the typical mistakes athletes make and how to fix them, as well as what Dr. Gardner told her before she competed at the Olympics. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit , Tiktok and Facebook and @onthefencepodcastt so you're up to date on all podcast news! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

Case Kenny, mindfulness pro, and host Monica Aksamit sit down to talk about the best mindset to tackle modern dating. They discuss F boys and break down why they are so successful, from love bombing to preying on the potential, to other ways to spot them. Case also talks about mixed feelings and why we shouldn't be afraid of asking direct questions. He tells us what the biggest problem in dating is today and how to solve it. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Case on Instagram @case.kenny ! Follow Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit , Tiktok and Facebook and @onthefencepodcastt so you're up to date on all podcast news! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

This week's episode is a little different than normal. There's no guest, only our host Monica Aksamit. Monica opens up about a situation that she had with an actor that had slid into her DMs. She sits down to tells us all of the details of their interactions. She also shares what she has learned from some of the other women involved. Prepare to have your jaw drop, over and over again. You'll have to listen to find out all of the tea! I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit , Tiktok and Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

3x time Olympic medalist Danell Leyva and Monica tells us about their time attending the annual Golden Globes and the other parties, including Gold Meets Golden, which helps raise money for Angel City Sports. Danell tells us what it was like to meet Armie Hammer at this event in the past. Danell and Monica talk about their experience of Danell nearly poisoning Monica with what could essentially be considered dog food. They talk about what it was like meeting actors such as Taron Edgerton, Matt Bomer, Nyle DiMarco, Ben Platt, and Ginnifer Goodwin with husband Josh Dallas. They also tell us the story of how Danell was nearly taken out by Nicole Kidman's security guard. The two then go on to discuss how they nearly got into a Netflix party with a single email, and how to find the best parties during LA's award show weekends. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Danell on Instagram @danelljleyva and check out his podcast Out of Bounds on YouTube and Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On this week's episode, Colin Egglesfield an American actor know for his role as Josh Madden on All My Children and Something Borrowed's Dex and Monica talk about the long and winding road to success. We hear the story on how they randomly met in Los Angeles, as well as the similarities between acting and sports. They tell us about their experiences in the modeling industry and the things they wish that would change. This week's episode features the fan favorite segment: Red Flag or Not. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Colin on Instagram @colinegglesfield and Monica @monicaaksamit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

100% of the earnings from this podcast episode will be donated to THON on 2/18. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Please share this episode with as many people as you can. If your company is interested in matching the donations, please contact me directly at monicaaksamit@gmail.com  If you would like to donate directly to THON, you can do so here: DONATE. On this week's episode, former Cincinnati Bengal, Devon Still and Monica, two Penn Staters talk about their experience with cancer. Devon shares the story of his daughter, Leah Still’s fight with cancer, and the mentality the family had in order to overcome it. While the story ends happily, the road there was filled with many struggles. Monica tells the story of breast cancer in her family. We also hear about Devon's story with sports, at Penn State and in the NFL. We also get to find out the story behind how Devon's foundation came about.  If you would like to donate to Devon's foundation, Still Strong Foundation, you can do so here: DONATE I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Devon on Instagram @stillinthegame as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

90% of the earnings from this podcast episode will be donated to 2 animal shelters, Home for Good Dog Rescue and Sean Casey Animal Rescue on 2/18. Please share this episode with as many people as you can. If your company is interested in matching the donations, please contact me directly at monicaaksamit@gmail.com On this week's episode, Joanna Krupa, a Polish-American model, actress and animal activist sit down together to share the story of Monica's adopted dog, Oro. Oro found his way to Monica's home in America, because he approached her in the streets of Agues Calientes, Peru in August 2019. At the time Monica was sightseeing after the US team won gold at the Pan-American Games in Lima, Peru. Joanna played a huge role in Oro's adoption story, but you will need to listen to find out! The ladies also discuss how they met, as well as their shared love of animals. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Joanna on Instagram @joannakrupa as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit If you would like to make your donations to either rescue group you can so here: Home for Good Dog Rescue and Sean Casey Animal Rescue. I chose Home for Good because I worked with them on an event that they hosted, and I chose Sean Casey Animal Rescue, because it is a highly rated rescue in Brooklyn, NY where I live. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On this week's episode, Monica Aksamit chats with TJ Høegh who is a therapist with 800k followers on Tik Tok. They talk about what Modern Dating now looks like these days, and Monica tells us about some personal experiences. TJ breaks down the different attachment styles and what that truly means. Most importantly he tells us how to deal with people with each attachment style. They then discuss ghosting, and Monica once again gives us some of her personal experiences with ghosting. TJ explains the reasoning behind why it happens which hopefully helps people feel less rejected. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow TJ on Tik Tok @tik_tok_counseling and on Instagram @tik_tok_counseling as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On this week's episode, Paul George of the LA Clippers and host Monica talk about what really goes on in the mind of an athlete when sustaining an injury. When people see an athlete get injured, they hardly ever think how difficult it may be on the mentally and emotionally, but rather focus on what this means for their favorite team. Paul and Monica talk about why it was one of the darkest times of their life. They also discuss how they met, their Olympic experience, and how to deal with the media. Paul also shares the exclusive details on his recent engagement, wedding plans and whether or not they plan on having more children. They also finally answer what "OB" finally means! On todays episode they brought back the Rapid Fire Question segment and we get to find out how the two self-sabatoge! I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Paul on Instagram @ygtrece and on Twitter @yg_trece as well as Monica on Instagram @monicaaksamit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

Have you been on an awkward first date? Did you match with someone on a dating app only for them to show up looking completely different? Did they smell like an old gym sock? You won't hear about any of that on this episode! Monica and her friend Olivia take a trip down memory lane with stories from their horrible dates. From best friends dating your boyfriend and breaking up with you for him, lawyers only dating models, group tinder dates, to stalkers flying to Budapest after a HORRIBLE first date.  I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!  Follow Olivia on Instagram @blanca__olivia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

On today's episode Monica is co-hosting with her younger sister, Olivia. Monica talks about her most serious injury for the first time and gives us the entire story. From how it happened, diagnosis and the aftermath. Monica's injury happened right before the biggest competition of her life, the Olympics. She talks about how difficult it was for her and her mindset throughout the process! This episode is in preparation to an episode coming up with a VERY special guest. Listen now to get hints on who the guest will be!  I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviasieredzinski --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

This week's episode is with the winner of the Netflix show, The Circle, Joey Sasso. In this episode Joey and Monica get VERY honest about a lot of things. They discuss their thoughts on Jay Alvarrez’s sex tape, taking Lady Gaga on a date to McD's and Post Malone sliding into the DMs. We find out if Joey has ever sent a D pic, and what Monica’s thoughts are on them. They talk about what their “type” is. Listen to find out what you need to be saying in the DMs to get someone with a following to notice and reply back to you. We also hear about a famous soccer player who slid into Monica's DMs. Was it Messi? Or maybe it was Cristiano Ronaldo or Thibaut Courtois? Listen to find out!  I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy!  Follow Joey on Instagram @joeysasso and on Tiktok @joeysasso --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

This week's episode is a little different than what we've heard so far. As was promised, Monica gives us the real, raw and vulnerable side of her. We hear about something that very few people have known about until now. We learn about how it all began, as well as how it all fell apart. She opens up about one of the darkest times of her life, which is supposed to be one of the happiest times of our lives. She also shares some of the lessons that she learned along the way. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

Canadian fencing Olympian Joseph Polossifakis and Monica reveal their US post-election back up plan and their unique stories of how they found their way to fencing. They talk about where they were in the world when the CDC announced that Covid-19 was officially a worldwide pandemic. Joe and Monica discuss their blood type and what that means when it comes to Covid-19. They also open up about what the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics means for them and what their thoughts are on the possibility of 2021. Joe divulges details of his first time on a surfboard riding massive waves in El Salvador. As well as the inside scoop on his defeat against said massive wave. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Joseph on Instagram @j_polo and check out his podcast The Olympian's Podium! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

Have you been on an awkward first date? Did you match with someone on a dating app only for them to show up looking completely different? Did they smell like an old gym sock? You won't hear about any of that on this episode! Tik Toker Olivia (@olivasaurusrex) and Monica take a trip down memory lane with stories from their horrible dates. From old people pornography, to confessions of an attempted murder, and an AA member who educates us that beer is the exception!  I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Olivia on Instagram @olivialaurenbye and on Tik Tok @olivasaurusrex --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

3x time Olympic medalist Danell Leyva and Monica go deep into their romantic encounters with narcissists. From gaslighting, to matching on dating apps while being exclusive, to living with your ex and their new partner. They talk about all of the nitty gritty so that you can avoid the same experience. We also learn how they met and their dating red flags in a new segment. I'm so thankful for my incredible audience and I hope you enjoy! Follow Danell on Instagram @danelljleyva and check out his podcast Out of Bounds on YouTube and Patreon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

2016 Olympic silver medalist Sam Dorman and Monica reminiscence about our Olympic experience. We talk about what Olympians really did in the Olympic Village after medaling. We dive into how crazy closing ceremonies is, the only form of ID you need to get into the White House and how Monica landed a sponsorship in an uber. We also talk about food in the Olympic village and which one of the Olympic sponsors is our favorite. Monica finally gets answers on the night she believes she got roofied.  I'm incredibly thankful for my audience and hope you enjoy!  Follow Sam on Instagram @sam_dorman1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support

Want to get an inside view on one of the most "followed" fencers in the world? Olympic bronze medalist Monica Aksamit is fun, playful and ready to let you in to her world in an entirely new way. Join her weekly for real talk about sex at the Olympic village, modelling in NYC, mental health, private Hollywood parties and everything in between. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monicaaksamit/support