The Lean In Podcast

In a world of diet culture vs. anti-diet culture, can we find some peace between counting EVERY macro and eating purely intuitive? Personally, I think that some meal prep & planning gives you the best of both world, and here's why! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Okay...so I'm not really "retired" yet. But I have been struggling with this one thing since leaving college athletics - and I'd bet you can relate! Listen and then reach out and tell me if you can relate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Dedication is a trait that is pivotal in athletic success. But when does dedication (specifically around food) turn into disorder? What's the difference? If you are you on a strict diet for the betterment of your competitions, isn't that dedication? The answer isn't the easiest...but this one differentiation between dedication and disorder is incredibly important and could change the game for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

With the New Year in full swing, this podcast goes out to all you resolution-ers. Having goals is wonderful, but remember to check back in with yourself on where you are placing your worth. In this episode, Ellen talks with Christina Lecuyer about worth, goals, and what it means to live a confident, purposeful life. Christina is a former professional golfer, and a Confidence & Mindset Coach. She reminds everyone that they are #worthyAF - all by themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

As a part of a series of episodes recorded from my beloved Chase Lounge. Is "Athlete" Your Entire Identity? Athlete Identity...what a powerful thing. A what yields power can build us up or destroy us (didn't someone say that in Lord of the Rings or something?) What do we do when our whole identity and worth is tied into athletics? How does that look if we step away from competing? What can we do to bring out identity and worth into other areas of our life? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

How do you transition away from competitive athletics? How do you go from being super active to taking a FT, sedentary job? What about when you have kids? As you grow older? Our bodies are going to go through a lot of changes and we need to be able to manage and thrive in those transitions. We talk about this and more in this podcast. With notes on mindset, intuitive eating, your relationship with yourself and your body, and your worth. __________________ BONUS: Get access to Uma's 10 Week Challenge! The OM 10-Week Challenge is for women who want to learn how healing food, movement and mindset can be used to optimize their health. It's a step by step 10 week process, where I will guide each participant to reach a pre set health & fitness goal. It is ideal for women who what to: 1. Lose excess body fat 2. Balance hormones 3. Improve their digestive health AND Learn all the tools that they need to maintain their health for years to come. Here's the link to sign up - https://omwithatwist.com/om-10-week-challenge/ Uma's website is - www.omwithatwist.com Uma's IG is - @umanaralkar --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

WOW, I wish I had this when I was getting recruited in high school! Angela and I talk about her 5 steps in the recruiting process and how each step has incredible importance in helping young athletes choose where to play college sports. Angela is a former Professional Basketball and NCAA DI Coach with a passion for helping young athletes succeed on and off the court. Her passions comes THROUGH in this podcast and I am so excited for all of you to hear from her. https://www.angelarlewis.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

It's that time of year! If you're traveling for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Holidays, or to go on a warm vacation away from the impending snow-pacolypse, this episode is for you. Katie and I talk about both the mindset and practical tips/advice on how to stay true to yourself and your goals while traveling. Food and fitness can be hard when you're on the road - but if you own your choices and stick to whatever plan you choose, it doesn't have to be! Take a listen and let me know what you think. Also, let us know if there's a tip we DIDN'T talk about that you love! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Diving into all things Positive Psychology (haha, yeah right. just the beginnings of it!) -- 11:18 Outline of four PP topics: Positive emotions, relationships, meaning, achievement (we are focusing on meaning) 17:17 Meaning vs. Purpose 20:00 Hustle Culture 25:00 Where do we find the most meaning? 30:00 Perfectionism 39:00 Procrastination End: Actionable steps to finding more meaning -- Contact Liz at lizsutton05@gmail.com Website with content coming SOON! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Ever felt out of control with eating? Used food as a way to cope with feelings you shoved away? Maybe you're a “perfectionist” and controlling the food you eat is a way for you to feel in power of your life? If any of the above questions resonate with you - then you need to hear Jennifer's story! She take me through her experience with eating disorders and talks about how she found her way to a healthier, happier mindset - and also how she is working to create a positive food atmosphere for her children! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Join me this week as I talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, and the inner mean girl voice with guest Jamie Stahl! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Belle and Ellen dive into what resiliency means, and how having a resilient mind is absolutely necessary to being successful in life. What does it mean to have a resilient mind? Can being resilient ever go too far? Is there a counter balance to it? What are practices we can implement to become more mentally resilient? If you are someone who is: Looking to up your mental game Struggling with pushing through obstacles Finding yourself constantly “stuck” Wondering how to take your life to the next level Then this is for you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Ellen interviews Michael Vespa, founder of Ruthless in Pursuit, about his journey both in business and as a human. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Lindsay and Ellen sit down and talk everything body positivity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

A crazy short podcast on how the amount of food you eat has nothing to do with how much you enjoy it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Kirk asks Ellen about her seasons of training: from DI long & triple jump, to DII javelin, CrossFit, Jiu Jitsu, and MMA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

You have an incredible opportunity today - don't waste it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

What does it mean to be a bikini competitor - and how does such a rigid training & nutrition plan affect your life post-show? What are bikini competitions?Why would someone do one?How does the strict, rigid training impact your life?Is it hard to overcome eating disorders in the sport?What is life like after competing?Ellen has been waiting to sit down and pick the brain of a bikini competitor - and here it is!Megan and Ellen discuss Megan's first bikini competition and dive in to all of the details on how that impacted her mindset and relationship with food & her body. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

In todays mini-cast, Ellen talks about personality - and how we ultimately have control over shaping ours. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

What the heck is intuitive eating - and how can I eat whatever I want AND be “healthy”?! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

A short episode on the #1 thing you need to do in order to make positive changes in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

The episode covers the POWER of taking control of your own health and fitness, gaining confidence in your decisions, and how in the world to start listening to your body when you've been ignoring it for so long. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

Why the advice "quit comparing yourself to others" is hurting you, and how to leverage your need for comparison to reach all your goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

There is a big difference between having confidence in your self and having confidence in a plan/path you are following. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support