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The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can athletes effectively transition from competitive sports to new life stages while maintaining a healthy mindset and purpose? 2. What are the key lessons learned from high-level competition that can be applied to everyday life, particularly in terms of resilience and goal setting? 3. How does the importance of community and supportive training environments contribute to an athlete's success and overall well-being?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we effectively cope with the challenges of personal safety and well-being while balancing work demands and relationships? 2. What strategies can we implement to redefine success in our lives, especially when facing significant personal obstacles? 3. How does vulnerability in our relationships enhance connection and understanding, and how can we leverage this to foster a supportive environment?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can embracing discipline lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of self? 2. What are practical strategies for incorporating hard challenges into our daily routines to foster resilience and character development? 3. In what ways can mindfulness practices, such as breath work and meditation, enhance our emotional and mental well-being?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can parents balance fitness and family responsibilities without sacrificing their health and well-being? 2. What strategies can help parents maintain their training routines amidst the challenges of parenting small children? 3. In what ways can embracing the changing seasons of life enhance our understanding of identity and purpose as parents and individuals?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. What are the common distractions that keep us from achieving our health goals, and how can we effectively identify and overcome them? 2. How do our social circles and environments influence our health behaviors, and what strategies can we implement to create a supportive network? 3. In what ways can we shift our focus from perfectionism and obsession with outcomes to a more balanced and sustainable approach to health and well-being?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can understanding stress impact our overall health and well-being? 2. What practical strategies can we implement to manage stress effectively in our daily lives? 3. In what ways does stress influence our pursuit of happiness and sense of purpose?
The 4 Listener Questions We're Answering: 1. How do you maintain consistency in your fitness routine while scaling intensity? 2. How do you protect your health and wellness goals in a toxic workplace? 3. What's the smart way to start a fitness journey after a very long break? 4. Should you train for an unpartitioned Murph, and what's the best approach?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How is Cole Sager transitioning from a high-level competitive mindset to a more balanced approach to fitness and life? 2. What lessons has Cole learned from years of intense training and competition that can be applied to our everyday life and relationships? 3. In what ways can we all prioritize our health and well-being while still pursuing our passions and responsibilities?
The 4 Questions We're Answering: 1. How can aligning on health and fitness values influence your search for a life partner, and what role should these values play in dating? 2. What strategies can you use to address physical imbalances that develop from transitioning to more rotational sports as you age? 3. Which supplements are truly essential for performance and health, and how do you identify high-quality options? 4. How can you transition away from tracking macros and weighing food while maintaining your nutrition goals?
Something of an experiment this week: We've collected some of the best moments and biggest ideas from our April episodes.
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can understanding and addressing our fears improve our mental health and overall well-being? 2. What practical strategies can we implement to counteract the mind killers, particularly fear, in our daily lives? 3. In what ways can cultivating openness and vulnerability enhance our resilience against anxiety and stress?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we navigate feelings of guilt and responsibility when a friend struggles with addiction or unhealthy behaviors? 2. What role does being present play in supporting friends who may need help, and how can we create a safe space for them to reach out? 3. How do we balance our own well-being with the desire to help others, especially when faced with difficult relationships?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. What constitutes a "worthy challenge" in our lives, and how can pursuing these challenges contribute to our personal growth and development? 2. How can we transform everyday struggles into meaningful opportunities for character development and fulfillment? 3. How do ambition and the desire for achievement intersect with the pursuit of internal peace and self-actualization?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we transform our mindset around fitness from a place of punishment to one of celebration and empowerment? 2. What practical steps can we take to dismantle the victim mentality and foster a healthier self-image? 3. How can changing our language and the words we use impact our motivation and overall well-being?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. What are the key habits that lead to personal ineffectiveness, and how can we recognize and shift away from them in our daily lives? 2. How can understanding the difference between being reactive and proactive enhance our overall well-being and effectiveness in different areas of life? 3. In what ways can collaboration and teamwork contribute to achieving our goals and creating a more fulfilling life, rather than relying solely on individual efforts?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we effectively navigate the influence of technology and screens in our children's lives while promoting a more active and engaged lifestyle? 2. What strategies can we use to create an environment that encourages healthier habits, both at home and in social settings with friends and neighbors? 3. How can we foster open conversations with our children about nutrition and screen time, ensuring they understand the reasons behind our family rules and values?
The 4 Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we effectively incorporate mobility and maintenance work into our daily routines to enhance performance and prevent injury? 2. What mental strategies should we use to approach AMRAP workouts versus for-time workouts to optimize performance in each format? 3. How do we handle situations where children resist participating in physical activities, while ensuring they develop healthy lifestyle habits? 4. What's the most effective way to incorporate swimming into an existing strength and conditioning program for balanced fitness development?
In this episode of Urban Girl Corporate World, host Nicole sits down with Adrianna Seeny, Data Scientist, for a powerful conversation on confidence, resilience, and authenticity in the workplace.Adrianna shares her journey of securing a job after interviewing at AfroTech, the challenges of navigating corporate culture as a woman of color, and how she balances managing emotions while breaking stereotypes. Nicole & Adrianna unpack the discomfort of talking about money, the athlete's mindset of continuous learning, and why chasing excellence is the ultimate career move.If this episode resonated with you, like, subscribe, and share to help more professionals step into their power!
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we simplify nutrition without compromising results, and what role does consistency play in achieving dietary goals? 2. What is the psychological impact of dietary choices, and how can we cultivate a healthy relationship with food to avoid guilt and self-sabotage? 3. In what ways can understanding personal identity influence our eating habits, and how can we use that knowledge to foster long-term healthy eating patterns?
The 4 Questions We're Answering: 1. How to effectively balance sports training with other fitness goals to maximize both performance and social benefits? 2. How to manage expectations around ambitious fitness goals (like marathon times) without tying self-worth and happiness to specific outcomes? 3. What strategies can help motivate a partner who's struggling with workout consistency after one person can no longer train at the same intensity? 4. What's the importance of proper coaching certifications in CrossFit, and why being a great athlete doesn't automatically make someone a great coach?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can mastering our thoughts lead to greater serenity and peace of mind in our daily lives? 2. What practical steps can we take to develop self-control and discipline in order to navigate life's challenges effectively? 3. In what ways can understanding our personal vision and anti-vision help us create a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. What are the key daily practices across the five factors of health that can help us thrive into our nineties? 2. How can we effectively recognize and manage our emotional triggers to improve our overall well-being? 3. What actionable steps can we take to prioritize sleep and recovery and avoid ultra-processed foods?
The 4 Questions We're Answering: 1. How can you be a thermostat instead of a thermometer in challenging relationships, especially with family members who don't share your pursuit of excellence? 2. What's the optimal balance between strength and endurance training for CrossFit athletes, particularly those with smaller body types? 3. How can you balance gratitude for your current professional situation while still pursuing growth and positive change? 4. What are the most effective training protocols to prepare for the Murph workout, especially if push-ups are your limiting factor?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can you effectively adapt your training regimen for different athletic events, such as Hyrox, Ironman, or a marathon, while maintaining overall fitness? 2. What are the key strategies for incorporating weight loss into your training without sacrificing muscle mass and strength? 3. How can transitioning from competitive training to a more sustainable fitness routine impact your mental well-being and long-term health goals?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can the CrossFit Open serve as a tool for assessing overall fitness in a way that is both enjoyable and beneficial for non-competitive athletes? 2. What are effective benchmarks and alternative methods for measuring fitness that prioritize long-term health and performance? 3. How do we balance the pursuit of fitness goals with the need to listen to our bodies and modify workouts to prevent injury and promote longevity?
We take our daily lunch hour to hang out and talk about the day's events both in and out of the CrossFit Space. Today we talk about a rough 24 hours, Ben Bergeron say he Deaffiliated because of the Actions CrossFit took during the Games after Lazar's Death, then when posed with the question of what he would do... After 6 months and time to reflect said "The Right Thing" of course with no specifics, Plus we review the Daniel Chaffey conversation with Coffee, Pods and Wods.
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can gym owners navigate the complexities of brand affiliation to ensure alignment with their values and community needs?2. What role does leadership play in fostering a supportive and transparent environment within fitness communities, especially during times of crisis? 3. In what ways can individuals maintain their passion for fitness and community while adapting to changes within the broader fitness landscape?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we effectively communicate our health and lifestyle choices to family members who may not understand or agree with our decisions? 2. What is the difference between passion, compliance, and obsession in our pursuit of health and wellness, and how can we maintain a balanced approach? 3. How can we navigate social situations and family dynamics while staying true to our values and prioritizing our health and happiness?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can the lessons learned from hard training in the gym be applied to improve our mental resilience and overall life satisfaction? 2. What role do judgment and expectation play in our ability to start new challenges, and how can we overcome these barriers? 3. How can surrounding ourselves with like-minded individuals transform our struggles into meaningful progress in both fitness and daily life?
Excellence isn't about being perfect—it's about going beyond expectations without falling into the traps of perfectionism or laziness. In this five-minute Monday Morning Tune-Up, Mark Mason unpacks what it really means to chase excellence and how to stay on the right path. Avoid the ditches. Stay in your lane. And pursue the kind of excellence that actually moves you forward. #HopeSignals #MondayMorningTuneUp #ChasingExcellence #ChristianPodcast #ExcellenceNotPerfection #lifeontheverge
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: 1. How can we effectively communicate the benefits of fitness, such as CrossFit, to people unfamiliar with it without jargon or overwhelming them? 2. What strategies can we implement to support aging parents in maintaining their physical fitness and mobility without being pushy or judgmental? 3. How can we create an environment that encourages healthy habits and social connections for ourselves and our loved ones, ultimately promoting a more active and fulfilling lifestyle?
The 5 Questions We're Answering: 1. How can athletes with limited ankle mobility maintain an effective weightlifting routine and participate successfully in CrossFit?2. What's the most effective way to build strength and power when your primary focus is CrossFit performance? 3. How should potential business partners address misaligned visions before opening a CrossFit gym? 4. What strategies can help maintain training motivation when working out alone in a home gym setting? 5. How can families navigate disagreements about nutrition and care for loved ones with cognitive decline while maintaining quality of life?
Bobby Cobb of Cobb Global Outreach Inc joins Cathy Hogan on this Episode of Chasing Excellence "Chasing Excellence" is the informative, educational & entertaining series featuring people with unique professions, outside of the norm". Join us as we bring attention to POSITIVITY! Throughout this series, we will share inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys. […]
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering:1. How do storytelling and suppression impact our mental fitness, and what practical steps can we take to reframe our narratives for better well-being? 2. What are effective techniques for processing emotions healthily, and how can we prevent the negative consequences of emotional suppression? 3. In what ways can practices like gratitude and mindful breathing enhance our emotional resilience and overall mental health?
The 4 Questions We're Answering: 1. What strategies can help manage and prevent late-night eating habits and cravings? 2. How should athletes approach eating windows when combining intermittent fasting with morning workouts? 3. What type of workout programming best prepares athletes for skiing season? 4. When and how should coaches incorporate mindset discussions and educational talks into their classes?
The 3 Big Questions We're Answering: How does the quality of our relationships impact our overall health and well-being?What practical steps can we take to surround ourselves with a supportive and uplifting community?How can our environment influence our health, fitness, and personal growth behaviors?
"Chasing Excellence" is the informative, educational & entertaining series featuring people with unique professions, outside of the norm". Join us as we bring attention to POSITIVITY! Throughout this series, we will share inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys. This episode feature Chanovia Udoudoh of Admire Her. Series Presented by The DeLoach Law Practice […]
Evan discusses his transition from extreme kayaking to paragliding, highlighting the significance of tandem flying, competition experiences, and mental techniques like intuition and visualization. He reflects on challenges, the thrill of flying, and the importance of resilience, emphasizing the parallels between sports and his aspirations in cross-country paragliding.
A Little Wray Of Sunshine: Inspirational stories from everyday people
Send us a textIn this episode, Chyna Hopkins and Amy Jolly team up to share their thoughts about what it means to be successful. This is something they know a little bit about! Both of them have coaching jobs, as well as the responsibility of raising their families, and do a great job at both. Amy asks herself "have I done any work on myself to personally grow, if I can say I have, then to me that is success." Chyna's thoughts are to "just show up with tears in your eyes, just show up, tie your shoes, get to work... we'll trust that it's your best that day." Enjoy!
Christine Bald is a freelance writer in the CrossFit space. She is best known for her deeply human behind-the-scenes coverage of the CrossFit Games season via Dave Castro's Instagram. She is the co-author of Resilient with Brooke Wells, Chasing Excellence with Ben Bergeron and What Is The Way? with Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davidsdottir. You can connect with Christine via Instagram. @christinedca Related Episodes: Ep 84 - Chasing Excellence with Ben Bergeron Ep 131 - Dave Castro on Changes in Life and the CrossFit Games If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
❤️ Weekly Newsletter & the Chase Club We're talking about the simplest yet most powerful recipe for success: showing up and not complaining. We discuss how being present and maintaining a positive mindset can significantly impact various aspects of life, from fitness and relationships to professional endeavors. 00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence 01:06 Join the Chase Club and Book Club Updates 02:01 Moments of Joy: Running and Rucking 05:30 Thanks to our Sponsors: OneSkin, Notion, & LMNT 08:27 The Power of Showing Up and Not Complaining 16:35 Real-Life Application: CompTrain Rebuilding Journey 19:47 The Importance of Mindset in Achieving Success 26:21 Hope and the Reticular Activation System THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
❤️ Weekly Newsletter & Chase Club Subscription We delve into one of our favorite discussions: the 100 Words of Health, inspired by CrossFit's 100 Words of Fitness. Our conversation explores the principles behind these words, emphasizing the importance of environment, intentionality, passion, challenges, and various health factors like nutrition, sleep, and connections. We discuss the significance of recognizing health as a mix of choices and luck while focusing on what can be controlled. We also highlight the pitfalls of fixating on single health metrics, the influence of environment and social media, the impact of stress, and the importance of treating oneself with care and respect. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to Chasing Excellence 00:34 Revisiting the Hundred Words of Health 01:30 Listener Questions and Premium Membership Updates 03:23 Introduction to the Hundred Words of Health 03:30 Defining Health Beyond the Absence of Disease 06:48 Creating a Healthy Environment 15:21 The Importance of Intentionality 21:13 Chasing Your Passion for Better Health 28:23 Seeking Challenges and Serving Others 32:21 Choosing Challenges Intentionally 33:08 Marrying Passion with Purpose 33:56 Respect Your Breath 35:53 Thanks to Our Sponsors: Hatch & OneSkin 38:44 Control Your Attention 44:08 Spending Time Outside 45:45 Choices and Luck in Health 51:31 Avoid Defining Health by a Single Number 53:40 Avoid Fads and Gurus 01:00:09 Treat Yourself Like Someone Who Matters 01:02:32 Conclusion and Thank You THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS