Podcast appearances and mentions of nicole deboom

She went to the Olympic Trials for swimming when she was 16. She became a pro triathlete after she graduated from Yale. She met her husband (also a pro triathlete) when he sat next to her on a plane. She designed the first running skirt and created a business that empowered women to feel amazing in their skin. She also became a mom.   Nicole DeBoom is always smiling, which may lead one to believe she's only encountered positives in her life. Not quite. Along with all the highs have come some lows, like waiting tables and putting on a mascot costume with a degree from Yale. She was also a black out drinker (sober now) and found herself fighting like crazy for space in the apparel world once the big brands realized (and copied) what she was doing with Skirt Sports.   Today, Nicole, Tim and their daughter Wilder live in Steamboat after uprooting from Boulder four years ago. She had sold her business and went to find her purpose. She may have just done that by coming full circle with a big announcement in the podcast.

We're back! And we're kicking off the New Year with the perfect introspective conversation with former pro athlete turned entrepreneur and life adventurer, Nicole DeBoom. Nicole recently turned 50 and is in the thick of perimenopause, which for her has manifested in brain fog, night sweats, body composition changes, and more. She's also recently had spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis, a spinal condition that causes instability and slips in the vertebrae in the spinal column, which is as awful as it sounds, all while navigating her perimenopause journey. We have a deep, wide-sweeping conversation about all of it, including her internal debate about hormone therapy, how our identities evolve during this time of life, and much more. A world-class swimmer as a teen, Nicole turned pro as a triathlete in 1999 and won Ironman Wisconsin in 2004 wearing a prototype of the first-ever running skirt. Three days later she incorporated Skirt Sports Inc, which she sold in 2020 before launching her new company Aesop, where she records interviews with people to create audio memories for loved ones. She also has a podcast, including a menopause series, called Run This World. You can learn more about her, her enterprises, and her life's journey at www.nicoledeboom.com Join us for our first-ever Feisty Menopause Performance Retreat at Lake Nona atFeistymenopause.com/retreat**Support the Podcast** InsideTracker: 20% off at insidetracker.com/feistyPrevinex: 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at hellobonafide.com/hitplayNutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay for $30 off any subscription to the CGM programThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Get ready to shut your eyes and go for a ride! Today your ride is a throwback to 1988 - you get to swim the 100 yard breaststroke with Nicole DeBoom!  The backstory: Sarah believes strongly that visualizing your success is one of the keys to achieving it. Whatever you believe is what will come true. But learning how to use visualization to get there takes practice. Today we do a deep dive into what it feels like to visualize a one minute athletic event.  But the message is this: once you learn how to practice visualization, you can transfer that skill to any aspect of your life.  Want to join the life changing workshop Sarah talks about? You can find more details here.  Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry.  Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

I recently was interviewed on the AESOP Nation Podcast with Nicole DeBoom, and I wanted to share that interview with you all. I discuss how I became a life-coach, and how changing my relationship with alcohol changed my entire life. I also share a bit about how I grew up and how I struggled with weightloss and diet culture most of my life, to how my life with my family is now. I address the lie that I was "more fun when I was drinking" and how my party lifestyle turned into a sophisticated drinking relationship (or so I thought). It all changed when I learned to turn the mirror and look at myself for the change I wanted. Give it a listen, and know that if I can do it, YOU CAN TOO! I am now accepting applications to my coaching program, Stop Over-drinking and Start Living. It is a 6-month, small-group, women-only coaching program, and it is changing lives!Get the details and apply today!https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl Tags:Angela Mascenik, Angela stop over-drinking coach, become emotionally unattached to alcohol, drink less do more, drink less wine, emotional drinking, emotional eating, how do I feel my feelings, how to cut back on how much I drink, how to feel better during pandemic, how to feel class, how to feel to stop over-drinking, how to feel your urges, stop over drinking coach, Stop over-drinking and Start Living podcast, stop over-drinking help for women, my interview, my story, learn about me,

Trigger warning: This episode may include discussions about suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and self-harm. If these topics are sensitive to you, proceed with caution. It may also contain strong language and is intended for an adult audience.  If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255. (800-273-TALK).    Suicide warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org). Today we come together to connect and share. Jean Mellano is the founder of the Touched by Suicide series & Steve Tarpinian's surviving partner Michael Lovato is the narrator & a friend of Steve's who was deeply touched by his tragic suicide Nicole DeBoom is the series co-collaborator with Jean, podcast engineer & interviewer  This project was originally concepted as a single episode podcast with the objective of destigmatizing suicide and mental health. It turned into a 10-part series plus this epilogue with a much greater message to share - that suicide is so much more pervasive than we ever imagined and that we are not alone in our suffering. We learned so much through creating this series & we hope you did too.  Notables: In the weeks and months before he passed, Steve contacted several people that he was close to, but did not normally speak to on a regular basis. It almost seemed like he wanted to say goodbye, or "clean up his side of the fence" if there were any unresolved issues.  Everyone grieves differently. When a person is grieving one lost due to suicide, some loved ones may be unintentionally hurt by the actions taken by others who are also mourning the loss. Adam Sud's ("An Attempter" episode) quote "Suicide is not about someone trying to end their life, suicide is someone trying to end their pain" explains so much. Kevin Hines ("A Golden Gate Jump Survivor" episode) had instant regret as soon as his hand left the railing. Did Steve have that regret before he took his own life? As difficult and painful as it is to hear the stories of those touched by suicide, it helps us "get it".   It is human nature to be silent about the cause of death when it is suicide. This in turn propagates the stigma. We combat helplessness by being helpful. Suicide does not discriminate. There is no one profile type that can describe someone who may take their own life. People who die by suicide can be in the depths of despair or they can be at the pinnacle of their life (having it all). There are so many who are silently suffering. Steve's legacy is helping others. He helped so many tap into themselves. People cannot relate to mental pain like they can relate to physical pain.   We tried to finish the Epilogue on a happy note, but we were not able to. This podcast is not light listening and also is very painful for many to listen to. It was also very painful for us to create. In the podcast, Michael jokingly alluded to Steve's voice being not so great. To bring a smile to your face, click on any of these youtube links below to see Steve at his best - creative, funny and playful.         The Touched by Suicide Podcast Series demonstrates that there is so much collateral damage resulting from suicide. The interviewees bravely revealed their vulnerabilities and raw feelings. Hopefully, this project will inspire conversation about suicide. That in itself will help reduce the stigma. Thank you for listening, for your support and for sharing with anyone who needs to hear this right now.    Medical Advisory: The Run This World Podcast & the Touched by Suicide series does not provide crisis, counseling or direct services. The information and resources contained on this site are not intended to diagnose or treat  any condition. Please consult a mental health professional before making changes to your treatment plan.  Please be sure to share this podcast with anyone who needs to hear it right now. Thank you for listening. Music credit: "Forgiveness" by Sensho from Upbeatt.io

Trigger warning: This episode may include discussions about suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and self-harm. If these topics are sensitive to you, proceed with caution. It may also contain strong language and is intended for an adult audience.  If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988.   When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.   The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.   Veterans can now dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line.   Suicide warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org). Today we come together to connect and share. Jean Mellano is the founder of the Touched by Suicide series & Steve Tarpinian's surviving partner Michael Lovato is the narrator & a friend of Steve's who was deeply touched by his tragic suicide Nicole DeBoom is the series co-collaborator with Jean, podcast engineer & interviewer  This project was originally concepted as a single episode podcast with the objective of destigmatizing suicide and mental health. It turned into a 10-part series plus this epilogue with a much greater message to share - that suicide is so much more pervasive than we ever imagined and that we are not alone in our suffering. We learned so much through creating this series & we hope you did too.  Notables: In the weeks and months before he passed, Steve contacted several people that he was close to, but did not normally speak to on a regular basis. It almost seemed like he wanted to say goodbye, or "clean up his side of the fence" if there were any unresolved issues.  Everyone grieves differently. When a person is grieving one lost due to suicide, some loved ones may be unintentionally hurt by the actions taken by others who are also mourning the loss. Adam Sud's ("An Attempter" episode) quote "Suicide is not about someone trying to end their life, suicide is someone trying to end their pain" explains so much. Kevin Hines ("A Golden Gate Jump Survivor" episode) had instant regret as soon as his hand left the railing. Did Steve have that regret before he took his own life? As difficult and painful as it is to hear the stories of those touched by suicide, it helps us "get it".   It is human nature to be silent about the cause of death when it is suicide. This in turn propagates the stigma. We combat helplessness by being helpful. Suicide does not discriminate. There is no one profile type that can describe someone who may take their own life. People who die by suicide can be in the depths of despair or they can be at the pinnacle of their life (having it all). There are so many who are silently suffering. Steve's legacy is helping others. He helped so many tap into themselves. People cannot relate to mental pain like they can relate to physical pain.   We tried to finish the Epilogue on a happy note, but we were not able to. This podcast is not light listening and also is very painful for many to listen to. It was also very painful for us to create. In the podcast, Michael jokingly alluded to Steve's voice being not so great. To bring a smile to your face, click on any of these youtube links below to see Steve at his best - creative, funny and playful.         The Touched by Suicide Podcast Series demonstrates that there is so much collateral damage resulting from suicide. The interviewees bravely revealed their vulnerabilities and raw feelings. Hopefully, this project will inspire conversation about suicide. That in itself will help reduce the stigma. Thank you for listening, for your support and for sharing with anyone who needs to hear this right now.    Medical Advisory: The Run This World Podcast & the Touched by Suicide series does not provide crisis, counseling or direct services. The information and resources contained on this site are not intended to diagnose or treat  any condition. Please consult a mental health professional before making changes to your treatment plan.  Please be sure to share this podcast with anyone who needs to hear it right now. Thank you for listening. Music credit: "Forgiveness" by Sensho from Upbeatt.io

Trigger warning: This episode may include discussions about suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and self-harm. If these topics are sensitive to you, proceed with caution. It may also contain strong language and is intended for an adult audience.  If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988.   When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.   The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.   Veterans can now dial 988 and press 1 to reach the Veteran Crisis Line.   Suicide warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org). Please be sure to share this podcast with anyone who needs to hear it right now. Thank you for listening.   You are listening to'Touched by Suicide', a special podcast series inspired by the memory of Steve Tarpinian, a prolific figure in the sport of triathlon who positively impacted so many. Steve died by suicide in 2015.  Our goals are to raise awareness about and decrease the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health issues. And to let you know that you are not alone.   This series was sparked by Steve Tarpinian's surviving partner, Jean Mellano, is hosted by Nicole DeBoom and narrated by former professional triathlete, coach & event announcer, Michael Lovato.  Following is the Prologue transcription as narrated by Michael. Due to the stigma that still exists with suicide, some suicide loss survivors feel ashamed talking about their loved one's cause of death. They will not speak openly about suicide or the mental health issues leading up to suicide. When one takes their own life, there is a ripple effect that resonates to the clinicians, the co-workers, friends and family. Each week we will release an episode that offers a different perspective on suicide.   We believe that people suffering from mental illness are not necessarily defined by the disease. Their lives can be productive and filled with joy, laughter, and love. We hope to inspire conversation that will contribute to removing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. By doing this, we hope to help those who are struggling to find resources that may prevent them from moving forward with suicide.  We also hope that if one is a suicide loss survivor, they will benefit from realizing they are not alone and they should not blame themselves for not doing more.  Suicide is much more prevalent than one would think. According the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over 47,000 Americans died by suicide in 2019.  No one is immune. The CDC believes that suicide has become a large and growing public health problem. Attitudes about suicide are not likely to change for the better until we can speak as freely about it as we freely speak of cancer now.  At one time cancer was stigmatized.  Only when we can speak openly about suicide and mental health issues without shame or embarrassment will attitudes about suicide change for the better. The personal perspectives you will hear from our guests in the Touched By Suicide Podcast series, along with what I'm about to share, support the fact that change is  happening, that suicide stigma has lessened since Steve passed away in 2015.  The power of celebrity has led to more open discussions about mental health and sucide.  The families of those who took their own lives; Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington were not silent about the cause of their loved one's death.  Many celebrities such as Carrie Fischer, Lady GaGa, Prince William, Demi Lovato and Michael Phelps have gone public and speak openly about  their mental health struggles. Suicide awareness has hit the mainstream. In 2017, Logic, a popular young singer, released a powerful suicide prevention anthem.  The title of the song is the toll-free suicide prevention hot line: ‘1-800-273-8255' Even though things have improved in the last several years since Steve passed, the stigma of suicide still exists.  We have a long way to go.   When we lose people to suicide, their survivors often keep silent which further stigmatizes suicide. Today I have the honor of sharing the story of Steve Tarpinian. By celebrating his life and sharing views before and after his suicide, it is clear that  awareness about suicide  is  changing. This is important because as one of our guests, Dr. Andreski, shares, “For most causes, awareness precedes progress.”.  Steve Tarpinian died by suicide on March 15th, 2015, the day after leaving an inpatient mental health facility. He was a beloved coach, swimmer, entrepreneur, friend and companion. Steve's vision established the landscape for triathlon on Long Island. However, his true legacy is the lives that he positively impacted while on his journey. In his 20's, Steve's depressive episodes occurred maybe once or twice a year and lasted a day or so. As time went on, these episodes happened more frequently with longer  durations. Steve would drive himself at a frenetic pace. He eventually became physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. Over the years, Steve won many battles in his private war. He appeared to most as a very happy, trouble-free person who had it all figured out. Steve had a very successful business, was a great athlete and a great coach, and he was loved by so many. He was very good at hiding his inner turmoil.  Steve started slipping away in 2013 when he was in his 50s.  His depressive episodes were occurring more frequently and were becoming longer in duration. He was a good actor since no one knew he was suffering so much that he would take his own life. In his final months, his mind was consumed by indecisiveness, obsessiveness, and regrets about not following certain paths in his life. Steve lost interest in the things he always seemed so passionate about. In his final few months, Steve frequently became so indecisive that he could no longer effectively live his life.  He lost all hope for things to change for the better. Steve finally made the irreversible decision to leave behind his pain. He completed suicide on his second attempt to end his life. Steve's legacy is not that he died by suicide. His legacy is one of kindness and compassion to others in spite of his own personal struggles. He was someone who impacted so many lives in a powerful and positive way. He gave so much to so many with no expectation of a return. Steve was not just a coach of sport, he was a coach of life. He was a gift to all of us and that gift was only ours to borrow. When someone dies by suicide, the loss survivors are left with many unanswered questions. They are often wracked with guilt and struggle to openly share about their loved one's suicide, largely due to the stigma surrounding it. We need to be more open in speaking about suicide, even though initially,  it may be too uncomfortable to talk about.  Silence perpetuates suicide stigma. In Dr. Andreski's interview, he indicated that not all people who are suicidal can be helped, but many can be. Freely speaking about suicide and mental health issues without shame or embarrassment is important to help to reduce the stigma. Touched by Suicide features perspectives from nine people.  Ruth Tepler-Roth is a mom who lost her son Jonathan. Adam Sud attempted suicide and survived. He shares his story to help others who are facing the turmoil he faced. Doctor Andreski [ann DRESS key] is a psychiatrist who has been working with suicidal patients and suicide loss survivors for over 45 years. Michael Stewart is a son who lost both his father figure, Steve, and later his father, Mike to suicide. Rip Esselstyn is a pro athlete friend and colleague of Steve's who shares insights from the athlete mindset Deb Savarese [SAV uh reese] is an athlete that Steve coached who will forever be impacted by him. Mike Barone [buh RONE] is an employee, someone who knew Steve on a professional and friendship level. Jean Mellano is the surviving partner of Steve, a man she still calls the love of her life. Jean is also the reason this series exists. Kevin Hines attempted suicide at 17 years old by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He knew the second he left the bridge that he didn't want to die. He miraculously survived and today he dedicates his life to helping others who struggle with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. At times, we may feel helpless and not know what to say or do but there ARE some things that can be done to help those who are struggling.  Many people who contemplate suicide engage in behaviors that we can flag, if we know what to look for. These warning signs may help save lives. In every conversation, the power of hindsight is clear. Everyone involved in this project could identify at least one incident that would be considered a flag. Here are a few.   Contacting friends just to say ‘hi',when it is not something they normally do. Typically this may happen when the person has made the decision to take their own life.   They could be trying “to clean up their side of the fence” if there was a misunderstanding in their relationship or possibly just to say goodbye.  Several of our guests received a phone call from Steve in the month or two before his death even though they had no contact with Steve for months. Losing interest in the things they always loved to do Pulling back from their social circles Making a comment like  their friends and family would be better off without them And of course, previously attempting to complete suicide. More warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org)  Too many are still being lost to suicide; it is so much more prevalent than people realize. Because of its stigma, no one wants to talk about it. Although things are improving with respect to awareness surrounding suicide and mental health issues, ignorance about these topics abound.  Comments like “suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem” and “suicide is a selfish act” have no place in our society and only further contribute to the stigma.   Anyone who makes these comments has no idea of the mental anguish one who takes their own life may be suffering; that it is so painful, they fear living more than they fear dying. When someone dies by suicide, it is common for the survivors to remain silent about the cause of the death of their loved one. When this happens, it perpetuates the stigma around suicide which makes it harder for people to reach out when they need help. Steve Tarpinian died by suicide. He also left a beautiful legacy of love and support to many people. By sharing his story and the stories of others touched by suicide, it is our goal to educate and to help people who are struggling reach out for the help they need before it is too late.  If you have a loved one who is struggling, reach out to them. A friend of Steve's, Peter Ventura, said that when he learned of Steve's struggles, he sought help from a friend who was knowledgeable about how to help a person with suicidal feelings. Peter was given the following advice: “You just have to be intrusive. Don't just walk through the door. Kick the door down and be there for your friend.” As one of our guests says, “You do not have to have answers.  Tell them you love them and that you do not want them to feel alone.  You are there for them. Don't try to “fix” them.” I will wrap up with a huge thank you to Jean Mellano for making this series happen. And thank you to Steve Tarpinian for lighting up the world with your smile and changing so many lives for the better. We wish you were still here with us today.  If you or someone you know is displaying suicide warning signs, please call the suicide prevention hotline at 800 273 8255. Thank you for listening. Please share this podcast - you never know who may need to hear it right now. Medical Advisory: The Run This World Podcast & the Touched by Suicide series does not provide crisis, counseling or direct services. The information and resources contained on this site are not intended to diagnose or treat  any condition. Please consult a mental health professional before making changes to your treatment plan.    Music credit: "Forgiveness" by Sensho from Upbeatt.io

Trigger warning: This episode may include discussions about suicide, mental illness, substance abuse and self-harm. If these topics are sensitive to you, proceed with caution. It may also contain strong language and is intended for an adult audience.  If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting himself or herself, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255. (800-273-TALK).    Suicide warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org). Please be sure to share this podcast with anyone who needs to hear it right now. Thank you for listening.   You are listening to'Touched by Suicide', a special podcast series inspired by the memory of Steve Tarpinian, a prolific figure in the sport of triathlon who positively impacted so many. Steve died by suicide in 2015.  Our goals are to raise awareness about and decrease the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health issues. And to let you know that you are not alone.   This series was sparked by Steve Tarpinian's surviving partner, Jean Mellano, is hosted by Nicole DeBoom and narrated by former professional triathlete, coach & event announcer, Michael Lovato.  Following is the Prologue transcription as narrated by Michael. Due to the stigma that still exists with suicide, some suicide loss survivors feel ashamed talking about their loved one's cause of death. They will not speak openly about suicide or the mental health issues leading up to suicide. When one takes their own life, there is a ripple effect that resonates to the clinicians, the co-workers, friends and family. Each week we will release an episode that offers a different perspective on suicide.   We believe that people suffering from mental illness are not necessarily defined by the disease. Their lives can be productive and filled with joy, laughter, and love. We hope to inspire conversation that will contribute to removing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. By doing this, we hope to help those who are struggling to find resources that may prevent them from moving forward with suicide.  We also hope that if one is a suicide loss survivor, they will benefit from realizing they are not alone and they should not blame themselves for not doing more.  Suicide is much more prevalent than one would think. According the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over 47,000 Americans died by suicide in 2019.  No one is immune. The CDC believes that suicide has become a large and growing public health problem. Attitudes about suicide are not likely to change for the better until we can speak as freely about it as we freely speak of cancer now.  At one time cancer was stigmatized.  Only when we can speak openly about suicide and mental health issues without shame or embarrassment will attitudes about suicide change for the better. The personal perspectives you will hear from our guests in the Touched By Suicide Podcast series, along with what I'm about to share, support the fact that change is  happening, that suicide stigma has lessened since Steve passed away in 2015.  The power of celebrity has led to more open discussions about mental health and sucide.  The families of those who took their own lives; Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington were not silent about the cause of their loved one's death.  Many celebrities such as Carrie Fischer, Lady GaGa, Prince William, Demi Lovato and Michael Phelps have gone public and speak openly about  their mental health struggles. Suicide awareness has hit the mainstream. In 2017, Logic, a popular young singer, released a powerful suicide prevention anthem.  The title of the song is the toll-free suicide prevention hot line: ‘1-800-273-8255' Even though things have improved in the last several years since Steve passed, the stigma of suicide still exists.  We have a long way to go.   When we lose people to suicide, their survivors often keep silent which further stigmatizes suicide. Today I have the honor of sharing the story of Steve Tarpinian. By celebrating his life and sharing views before and after his suicide, it is clear that  awareness about suicide  is  changing. This is important because as one of our guests, Dr. Andreski, shares, “For most causes, awareness precedes progress.”.  Steve Tarpinian died by suicide on March 15th, 2015, the day after leaving an inpatient mental health facility. He was a beloved coach, swimmer, entrepreneur, friend and companion. Steve's vision established the landscape for triathlon on Long Island. However, his true legacy is the lives that he positively impacted while on his journey. In his 20's, Steve's depressive episodes occurred maybe once or twice a year and lasted a day or so. As time went on, these episodes happened more frequently with longer  durations. Steve would drive himself at a frenetic pace. He eventually became physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted. Over the years, Steve won many battles in his private war. He appeared to most as a very happy, trouble-free person who had it all figured out. Steve had a very successful business, was a great athlete and a great coach, and he was loved by so many. He was very good at hiding his inner turmoil.  Steve started slipping away in 2013 when he was in his 50s.  His depressive episodes were occurring more frequently and were becoming longer in duration. He was a good actor since no one knew he was suffering so much that he would take his own life. In his final months, his mind was consumed by indecisiveness, obsessiveness, and regrets about not following certain paths in his life. Steve lost interest in the things he always seemed so passionate about. In his final few months, Steve frequently became so indecisive that he could no longer effectively live his life.  He lost all hope for things to change for the better. Steve finally made the irreversible decision to leave behind his pain. He completed suicide on his second attempt to end his life. Steve's legacy is not that he died by suicide. His legacy is one of kindness and compassion to others in spite of his own personal struggles. He was someone who impacted so many lives in a powerful and positive way. He gave so much to so many with no expectation of a return. Steve was not just a coach of sport, he was a coach of life. He was a gift to all of us and that gift was only ours to borrow. When someone dies by suicide, the loss survivors are left with many unanswered questions. They are often wracked with guilt and struggle to openly share about their loved one's suicide, largely due to the stigma surrounding it. We need to be more open in speaking about suicide, even though initially,  it may be too uncomfortable to talk about.  Silence perpetuates suicide stigma. In Dr. Andreski's interview, he indicated that not all people who are suicidal can be helped, but many can be. Freely speaking about suicide and mental health issues without shame or embarrassment is important to help to reduce the stigma. Touched by Suicide features perspectives from nine people.  Ruth Tepler-Roth is a mom who lost her son Jonathan. Adam Sud attempted suicide and survived. He shares his story to help others who are facing the turmoil he faced. Doctor Andreski [ann DRESS key] is a psychiatrist who has been working with suicidal patients and suicide loss survivors for over 45 years. Michael Stewart is a son who lost both his father figure, Steve, and later his father, Mike to suicide. Rip Esselstyn is a pro athlete friend and colleague of Steve's who shares insights from the athlete mindset Deb Savarese [SAV uh reese] is an athlete that Steve coached who will forever be impacted by him. Mike Barone [buh RONE] is an employee, someone who knew Steve on a professional and friendship level. Jean Mellano is the surviving partner of Steve, a man she still calls the love of her life. Jean is also the reason this series exists. Kevin Hines attempted suicide at 17 years old by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. He knew the second he left the bridge that he didn't want to die. He miraculously survived and today he dedicates his life to helping others who struggle with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. At times, we may feel helpless and not know what to say or do but there ARE some things that can be done to help those who are struggling.  Many people who contemplate suicide engage in behaviors that we can flag, if we know what to look for. These warning signs may help save lives. In every conversation, the power of hindsight is clear. Everyone involved in this project could identify at least one incident that would be considered a flag. Here are a few.   Contacting friends just to say ‘hi',when it is not something they normally do. Typically this may happen when the person has made the decision to take their own life.   They could be trying “to clean up their side of the fence” if there was a misunderstanding in their relationship or possibly just to say goodbye.  Several of our guests received a phone call from Steve in the month or two before his death even though they had no contact with Steve for months. Losing interest in the things they always loved to do Pulling back from their social circles Making a comment like  their friends and family would be better off without them And of course, previously attempting to complete suicide. More warning signs can be found at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website (Afsp.org)  Too many are still being lost to suicide; it is so much more prevalent than people realize. Because of its stigma, no one wants to talk about it. Although things are improving with respect to awareness surrounding suicide and mental health issues, ignorance about these topics abound.  Comments like “suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem” and “suicide is a selfish act” have no place in our society and only further contribute to the stigma.   Anyone who makes these comments has no idea of the mental anguish one who takes their own life may be suffering; that it is so painful, they fear living more than they fear dying. When someone dies by suicide, it is common for the survivors to remain silent about the cause of the death of their loved one. When this happens, it perpetuates the stigma around suicide which makes it harder for people to reach out when they need help. Steve Tarpinian died by suicide. He also left a beautiful legacy of love and support to many people. By sharing his story and the stories of others touched by suicide, it is our goal to educate and to help people who are struggling reach out for the help they need before it is too late.  If you have a loved one who is struggling, reach out to them. A friend of Steve's, Peter Ventura, said that when he learned of Steve's struggles, he sought help from a friend who was knowledgeable about how to help a person with suicidal feelings. Peter was given the following advice: “You just have to be intrusive. Don't just walk through the door. Kick the door down and be there for your friend.” As one of our guests says, “You do not have to have answers.  Tell them you love them and that you do not want them to feel alone.  You are there for them. Don't try to “fix” them.” I will wrap up with a huge thank you to Jean Mellano for making this series happen. And thank you to Steve Tarpinian for lighting up the world with your smile and changing so many lives for the better. We wish you were still here with us today.  If you or someone you know is displaying suicide warning signs, please call the suicide prevention hotline at 800 273 8255. Thank you for listening. Please share this podcast - you never know who may need to hear it right now. Medical Advisory: The Run This World Podcast & the Touched by Suicide series does not provide crisis, counseling or direct services. The information and resources contained on this site are not intended to diagnose or treat  any condition. Please consult a mental health professional before making changes to your treatment plan.    Music credit: "Forgiveness" by Sensho from Upbeatt.io

“When your body is fit and strong, your mind is fitter and stronger too.” - Nicole DeBoom   Today's episode dives into a topic that is so important for the New Year - mindset and attitude. We're treated to a conversation with long-time PLANTSTRONG ally, Nicole DeBoom. Like Rip, she's a former top-level swimmer, turned professional triathlete, turned entrepreneur, who recently sold her popular company Skirt Sports and started a new company called Aesop, where people can book interviews and record their memories for loved ones. Why will this conversation resonate with you?  Well, because, like all of us, her journey has not been linear. There have been stops, starts, struggles, and plenty of setbacks along the way. She discusses her battle with alcohol, the tension in her marriage, as well as health and self-image struggles. She. Gets. Real.  Through it all, though, Nicole has remained relentlessly curious and passionate. She has used her struggles to gain the muscle and confidence to keep going, even though it's never perfect.  Today, she is almost 14 years sober, she's PLANTSTRONG, and as curious as ever! Guess what? She's still not perfect – and neither are we! But, as you listen, we hope you'll be inspired to keep forging ahead and continue to make smart decisions about your body because, as she says, “When your body is fit and strong, your mind is fitter and stronger too.” Episode and PLANTSTRONG Resources: Watch the Episode on YouTube Aesop Nation - Share Your Story. Record Your Memories Now. Nicole DeBoom Website and Social Channels Your Guide to the 7-Day PLANTSTRONG Challenge Join the free PLANTSTRONG Community Theme Music for Episode   Promo Music: https://youtu.be/rhV_DIoebmU Your Love by Atch SoundCloud: bit.ly/AtchSoundCloud Instagram: www.instagram.com/atchmusic License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

Run This World is BACK! Taking breaks is important. They allow us to start new things, to miss old things, and to deal with things that we‘ve put off. Nicole talks about all of the above. Aesop: Nicole‘s new business is up and running! Run This World is back baby! Body Talk: Nicole shares the story of her spine and the surgery that looms ahead Sponsored by AESOP a business that helps you preserve and share the stories of your life. Go to aesopnation.com for 10% using code RUNTHISWORLD    

Today I get the chance to chat with former pro triathlete and the successful entrepreneur who founded Skirt Sports, Nicole DeBoom. We start off talking about our similarities - especially our need to create things and to not stay still. Nicole describes herself as a great starter, but possibly not the best person to hang around in any given business long term. And on that note we talk about how she's spent the last year - not working - and figuring out what is next. It wouldn't be a chat with a triathlete if we don't talk triathlon and we share another goal we both had as we pursued pro careers (her to a much greater degree of success): just to break even. Much like my own journey to start Solpri - Nicole found inspiration to start her own business while training triathlon and seeing a problem she had that she wanted to solve. Before we sign off Nicole gives me the inside scoop on her brand new business that wasn't even launched as we recorded this episode. Her new business is focused on capturing and sharing the stories of our lives and our families lives. Check it out at https://www.inthenood.co/ To get in touch with Nicole go to https://nicoledeboom.com/

Professional athlete and Skirt Sports founder Nicole DeBoom on selling her business, being a beginner again, and what comes next. Connect with Nicole on Instagram @nicoledeboom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shinyobjects/message

After retiring from her career as a professional triathlete in 2004, Nicole DeBoom started a women's apparel company, Skirt Sports, with a simple mission: to help women find inspiration, confidence, and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Now, nearly 20 years later, since recently selling the company, she's at another career crossroads. In this episode she shares:Some of the events that led her to become a pro triathlete, including an unsuccessful brush with T-ball and qualifying for the 1988 Olympic Trials in the 100 meter breaststroke in at the age of 16. How she healed her relationship with food and her bodyHer never-fail method for making hard decisions How sport prepared her for entrepreneurship… and so much more For full details click here Connect with NicoleWebsite: https://nicoledeboom.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoledeboomIG: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledeboom/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-deboom/Podcasts: https://nicoledeboom.com/category/podcasts/Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?Ask it right hereSign up for my newsletter and get a FREE GIFT, a quick and dirty guide to beating Impostor Syndrome.Want to know my secrets for getting published in top publications?They're all in my e-book, 7 Pitches That Sold. Use the code realfit50 to get half off.Let's ConnectWebsite: https://pam-moore.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pammoore303/Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/PamMooreWriter/Support the show

Meet sparkly down-to-Earth human Nicole DeBoom. Nicole is a 5/1 Manifesting Generator who walked away from her career as a professional triathlete to launch Skirt Sports, bringing the first running skirts to the market. In 2020, Nicole moved on from Skirt Sports and here she is: in the in-between. The in-between is the place that lives between letting go of the “not this” and embracing the “this.” It's a magical place that can also feel terrifying. Nicole is navigating this experience with grounded grace, curiosity and flow. She's learning a ton, and she shares so much with us. We had a lot of fun making this episode with you. We also had a blast hanging out on her podcast Run This World with Nicole DeBoom. Listen to our episode here. Oh and P.S. my microphone started buzzing at the end of the conversation. Please excuse the sound. New to Human Design? Start here: https://www.kelseyabbott.com/what-is-human-design

How do you transition through life’s changes? Do you embrace them? Run from them? Today I’m speaking with Nicole Deboom, former professional triathlete and founder of Skirt Sports. We dig into the transitions of her life and lessons of her transformative moments including motherhood, entrepreneurship, and even surfing. If you don’t know her, you’ll quickly understand why Nicole is beloved within her community and industry. We discussWhat has grounded Nicole during her many transitions.The change in her relationship to her body after transitioning from a professional triathlete.How she has shifted her workouts in the past 5-8 years.The experience of learning to surf and what surfing means to her.What body image lessons Nicole would give to her daughter.The power of fitness in her life.Notable Quotes:"When my body is fit and strong, my mind is fitter and stronger, too.""There will always be a sport available to me.""What grounds me is making sure I have fitness in my life."Connect with Nicole!Run This World Podcast with Nicole DeBoomhttps://nicoledeboom.com/Instagram: @nicoledeboomFacebook: Nicole DeBoomOther Graced Health podcast episodes mentionedNutrition and body image lessons to my teenage selfHow to raise daughters with healthy body image with counselor Christina ChismarReceive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE email per month) full of foods, workouts, music, and private pictures and notes. It’s my favorite way of connecting with you! Sign up to receive next month’s journal at www.gracedhealth.com/monthly-updatesReceive a free 14-day body image devotional to accept imperfection, release your shame, and find your own graced health. www.gracedhealth.com/devotional

You bonked. When you’re going, going, going and all of a sudden you have no more energy, can’t take another step and are lying on the ground...you bonked.You didn’t eat enough, drink enough, or pace yourself. You bonked...and it hit you like a brick wall.But here’s the thing: You have to bonk to figure out what your bonking signs are in order to offset the bonk next time.How this relates to suffering If you’ve never suffered, the first time you do you have no perspective on it—and it’s brutal. However, sadly, the more suffering you go through, the more comfortable you get in this state of mind knowing you WILL come out of it.It’s important to point out that there’s a fine line between the sabotaging related to suffering (as in you’re intentionally suffering because it’s the only way you’ve found to move forward) and the embracing of suffering when it happens. The former is toxic, the latter is a pathway to healing. Don’t get too comfortable While a level of comfort is necessary when it comes to suffering, you never want to get too comfortable in this state. Getting comfortable in a world of suffering is dangerous. What’s more, no one wants to be around someone who’s suffering all the time—that person’s energy is difficult and can suck all of the other energy right out of the room.The other side of sufferingAfter battling the suffering associated with alcoholism, Nicole went on to become a triathlete, get sober, found Skirt Sports, and today is a wife, mother, founder & CEO, leading the non-profit Running Start and hosting the Run This World with Nicole DeBoom Podcast. Hear more about her incredible journey in this episode.Quotes:3:42It’s how we handle the curve balls, and square up on those curve balls and knock them out of the park that really makes all the difference.7:43 (Nicole)I like knowing that on the other side of suffering can be something better than you ever imagined.10:27There’s a fine line between the sabotaging related to suffering and the embracing of the suffering.12:57 (Nicole)For me, the blackout part of drinking happened fairly early in my life and continued all the way through until I finally stopped drinking in my 30’s.25:20 (Nicole)I had to go through kind of, really sort of a physical body rock bottom, and after that I respected my body more.36:10 (Nicole)Our whole life really revolved around Tim’s success and making sure he was set up for success and I was sort of along for the ride.42:00 (Nicole)[I took 2020] one mile at a time. Just like one day at a time. 42:22 (Nicole)Everything has a life cycle. We, as humans, have a life cycle. Businesses have a life cycle.55:11 (Nicole)We don’t walk this world alone. When we walk the world alone, we suffer more.1:04:13 (Nicole)Sometimes it’s okay to just float in the water, not try to go forward...sometimes you have to turn into it instead of trying to ride a wave out of it.

Today's guest got her start as a swimmer qualifying for the ‘88 Olympic trials. After graduating from Yale University, she moved on to a professional triathlete career, eventually winning the 2004 Ironman Wisconsin, wearing a prototype she designed of the first-ever running skirt – a skirt that launched a revolution in women's fitness clothing. Nicole DeBoom is the Founder & CEO of Skirt Sports, an athletic apparel brand designed to fit real women's bodies, with the goal of helping them find strength, power and happiness through running. Her non-profit “Running Start” partners women with “barriers to fitness” with Personal Motivators, and trains them for their first 5k. Her inspirational podcast Run This World features visionaries and people who are making change in the world.Today, she sits on the other side of the table for an interview with The Boulderista. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-boulderista/support

I have a wonderful guest on the SATIATE podcast today who has brought so much inspiration and transformation to body positivity and inclusivity movements with her business, Skirt Sports!   In this episode, Nicole DeBoom shares her ardent steps forward in creating positive change for all womxn –– and how we can all follow suit. Because to change our global message we have got to change our global marketing and media. Skirt Sports supports womxn of all body types, activity levels, backgrounds, ages and skin color and creates products that fit woman’s bodies the way they should (and thank Goddess for that). Their mission: Encouraging you to be proud of who you are – just as you are!   https://nicoledeboom.com/ Listen, enjoy and let me know your comments below!

In December 2003, Nicole DeBoom, a professional triathlete, caught a glimpse of herself in a storefront window while on a training run in Lyons, Colorado. At that moment, she felt her motivation sizzle into a burning desire to feel more empowered, feel more body positivity, and feel more like her beautiful feminine, fierce self in everything she did. She wanted it all, performance, comfort, and cute-factor, and it was clear from what she saw in her reflection that day that she didn’t have it yet, but knew that she was on to something epic. Nicole created the world’s first performance running skirt; she opened a space for women worldwide to come together and support one another through the Skirt Sports apparel brand. Over the last 15 years, Nicole and her skirt army successfully curated a new category of performance wear for women. They turned a single style into a fully merchandised, multi-category brand. Today, we dive into all the feels around the letting go of Skirt Sports and everything that needed to happen for things to fall perfectly into place. In this episode, we discuss: - the moment she realized why she is here - walking away vs quitting - the awkward the had to happen - healing a deep wound, and the perfection of timing - challenges with alcohol from the first sip, drinking to the edge, and eventually quitting altogether - getting rid of the shame around the things that we know are not good for us - athlete mindset in business - when it serves us and when it doesn't - the support that will fuel her for the rest of her life Thank you so much for tuning in. Please check out our newest launch of the Awake Athlete podcast and the BONUS episodes that just dropped last week. If you are liking the shows and finding they help ease life's navigation, please leave a review on Apple Podcast. Namaste- Jess

In this episode, John catches up with Nicole, a former professional triathlete, Ironman Triathlon champion, founder of Skirt Sports and the non-profit Running Start, and host of the fabulous Run This World Podcast.

Do you like the idea of selling products, but have no idea what? Maybe you were inspired by our last episode (check it out if you haven't already). (https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/10-great-reasons-to-sell-physical-products/ (I have 10 reasons why it's great, right here!)) If you're stuck for inspiration, no problem! Here are 5 simple ways to help you find brilliant new product ideas. https://app.podscribe.ai/episode/37538777 (Read the transcript) 1.Think about the things you already use and how you could improve them You've probably had the experience of buying, or using something and just knowing it could be better than it is. Perhaps there's a really obvious problem, just a tiny little fix needed to make it perfect. You could be the person do that! A very simple example of this is my Tiny Chipmunk bamboo hooded towels. They were my second product and I created them because I was fed up of buying baby towels that only lasted a few months at best. It was such a simple solution, but people tell me all the time how long they've lasted and I love that! It was entire point! Not only that, but it gives me a selling feature, or USP. If someone asks why buy my towel over another, I can give good reasons. Another real-life example is that my youngest will only sleep if the room's pitch black. We had a black-out blind on her window that attached with suckers, but it took so long to get it on and off that we ended up keeping it on permanently and having the room in constant darkness... I was busy Googling for solutions to this and realised that some (very clever!) companies sell black-out blinds that attach via velcro pads you stick to the window frames, rather than suckers that stick to the glass, Such a simple solution, and a tiny modification, but it's made a huge difference to us and, I imagine, thousands of other people too. Think about where you could do the same… TIP: Next time you're getting frustrated with an item you're using, take a minute to write down the problem and potential solutions. That's an idea, right there! 2.What do you wish existed? Do you ever think, “If I only I had an XYZ?” Some of what we wish for may not be feasible, for many reasons, but some ideas definitely will be! Last year I worked with Silke Thistlewood, https://www.nourishtothrive.co.uk/ (Nourish To Thrive), who created Care Cards for New Mums - a product she wished she'd had when her children were tiny. She already shared tips and tool to enable Mums to care for themselves in her free Facebook community. Creating the cards enables Mums to have something tangible to hand (they make great new-Mum gifts!), plus https://blog.tinychipmunk.com/how-silke-created-her-care-cards/ (created an additional income stream) for Silke.   Another example is an inspiring podcast interview I heard recently with https://www.nicoledeboom.com/skirt-sports/ (Nicole DeBoom). She's a female athlete who created https://www.skirtsports.com/ (Skirt Sports) – a women's athletic apparel brand that combined all the things she wanted that didn't exist – performance, comfort and cute-factor. I've worked with clients who've created all kinds of unique products, because they'd love it and nobody else has made it yet! This is a good enough reason! Chances are, if you'd love it, then others would too. So why wait, when you create it yourself?! TIP: Next time you think “I wish I had an…” write it down! And keep it - that note could be the start of something very special... 3.What's a problem you have? (Or someone else has.) How could it be solved? I remember, a few years back, it was our first winter in our new home and our bedroom didn't get any natural light until quite late in the morning. I was so used to being woken by the sunlight creeping round the curtains that I found it hard to adjust to the (relatively) dark mornings. I looked online for a solution and came across a light alarm...

Nicole Deboom is the Founder and CEO of Skirt Sports, a former professional triathlete, host of the Run This World podcast, founder of the Running Start nonprofit, a wife and a mom. How does she have the time? Tune in to find out. Also discover how Nicole continues to evolve both personally and professionally with business pivots that feel more akin to a startup than a 15 year old apparel company, and the confidence factor to tackle any tough challenge ahead. Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/nicoledeboom Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland Editor: Chris Plante Presented by: Explore Inspired

“Chance favors the prepared mind” is often quoted to be from Louis Pasteur. Pasteur was a chemist and microbiologist who studied and found cures for a handful of diseases, including a vaccine for rabies. The concept that luck or fortune follows the bold, prepared, or active has long been discussed. The truth is, not everyone can be lucky. Only those that do, are rewarded. Even lottery winners have to buy a ticket. In running we experience the same thing. You simply don’t know how “lucky” you can be unless you get out there and start running. The beautiful thing about running is that there is much more to it than winning races; you have chances to “win” every day that aren’t necessarily podium moments. As we’ve discussed, wins in running include enjoying nature, discovering new places, developing relationships, and maintaining good mental and physical health. Running is also a time when great business ideas or solutions to long-term problems are discovered. The opportunities for victory while running are endless. But. If you do happen to be in-the-running for a particular race, that win comes via preparation as well. You don’t know when your moment to shine will come. The weather, your competition, or your overall health and energy fluctuate. The only way you can get lucky is by being prepared. This idea of preparation followed by chance is the epitome of Nicole DeBoom’s successful career. From Olympic qualifier, to top triathlete, to business owner, Nicole has done what it takes to put herself in a situation to succeed. Like the rest of us, she has had personal weaknesses and could never control her competition, but she put in the work and let the results happen. Go Through the Open Door Shortly after the peak of her triathlete career, DeBoom had an idea for a women’s clothing company. She felt that there weren’t many clothing options for professional athletes that were both stylish and up to performance standards. She wanted to look good and feel good while she competed. At the time, tennis skirts, golf skirts, and even swim skirts were available, but nothing for female runners. As she began to create a new type of running skirt, she quickly discovered that her target market wasn’t exactly what she expected. She had planned to convince other professional female runners to wear the skirt, but there weren’t a ton of them that were interested, and trying to further convince them didn’t help. However, she found that there was a lot larger range of women that were interested in the running skirts. Many women not only wanted to feel good while wearing stylish clothing, they wanted additional coverage so that they felt comfortable while running as well. Nicole quickly learned to create clothing for the women with this need, rather than create a need for a specific group of women. When she focused on helping her new customers, her business grew and her opportunities expanded. You may have many ideas and desires in life that seem like the only path to happiness or success. But if you are willing to take the opportunities that present themselves, rather than fighting to change what you can’t, you’ll find yourself succeeding quickly. This doesn’t mean taking the path of least resistance per se, but seizing the opportunities that are placed before you. You’ll Love What You’re Good At, So Try It All! Now Nicole is a mother, with a daughter who will have many opportunities. Nicole is focused on helping her find the things she enjoys and is good at. Giving her chances to try many things, and to not be too antsy in taking away the other things she loves too quickly. Nicole regrets putting so much time into swimming and neglecting other sports when she found out she could be a great swimmer. She wants her daughter to continue a variety of things, even if she is great at one. The same should go for you and I. What do you love to do? What are you good at? Chances are they are related. It’s not always certain which comes first, so don’t be afraid to try something you think you may love, or look for ways to enjoy what you are good at. Resources: Nicole’s Website Skirt Sports Running Start The Mirnivator Run This World Podcast (Book) The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Lift-Empowering-Women-Changes/dp/1250313570   Thank you to Bodyhealth, Turbotrack.me, and MetPro for being the wonderful sponsors of this episode of The Running For Real Podcast.   If you are struggling to recover quick enough from your training, my little secret is to use BodyHealth Perfect Amino to get you there. It contains all the essential amino acids, and is very easy for your body to use and begin the repair process. Click the link and use code TINAMUIR10 for 10% off.   I am very pleased to have MetPro as a sponsor for the Running 4 Real podcast. Yes when this company reached out to me I wasn't too excited about, but with just one phone call conversation with them and they won me over! They are not wanting to guess what to do with your metabolism, the experts at MetPro are there for you to help you reach any of goals or the struggles you may be going through. If you listen to the very end of the episode there may be a treat for you from MetPro expert Angelo! Click here to receive a FREE metabolic scan of your body as well as a 30 minute consultation with one of the MetPro experts.   Turbo Track.me is an amazing streaming platform with a wide variety of classes, where you can actually interact with the instructors as well. The classes include meditation, strength training, and stretching classes. It tracks heart rate, resting heart rate, distance, calories, intensity, recovery, and heart rate zones. They are offering a FREE 90 DAY TRIAL with code TINA, and if you go beyond the 90 days you will receive a free forearm heart rate device.   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Nicole, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

I love being active and outdoors, but I also have extremely high professional aspirations. I’ve spent the last 16 years trying to find a way to fit fitness into my life in a way that feels spacious and supportive to my business, relationships and health. In this episode, Nicole DeBoom, pro triathlete turned founder and CEO of Skirt Sports, and I share our thoughts on how to fit fitness into a startup schedule. Before you listen, I recommend listening to our previous conversation in episode 139 of Nicole’s Run this World podcast: https://www.nicoledeboom.com/139-elizabeth-kraus-asks-herself-3-questions-every-day/ While you’re there, subscribe to her podcast. Seriously. Nicole interviews extremely inspiring Olympians, entrepreneurs and just everyday people who have overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. As entrepreneurs and startup investors, we all have top and bottom of the roller coaster moments. It’s what I listen to when I’m at the bottom and it never fails to pull me up. For more tips on fitting fitness into a busy schedule, check out: https://www.mergelane.com/post/how-conscious-leadership-bought-me-5-hours-of-extra-time-each-day https://www.mergelane.com/post/how-a-26-inch-powder-day-increased-my-conviction-for-my-business-my-team-and-the-15-commitments https://www.mergelane.com/post/why-my-day-in-the-woods-was-my-most-productive-work-day-yet https://www.mergelane.com/post/how-75-ski-days-made-me-a-better-venture-capitalist Enjoy.

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Nicole DeBoom was a standout swimmer, qualifying for the 1988 Olympic Trials and later graduating from Yale University. She decided to pursue the sport of triathlon, and a lucky seat assignment introduced her to her future husband, Tim DeBoom (who would later become a 2-time Hawaii Ironman World Champion), on a flight to the 1995 Triathlon World Championships. Nicole started racing professionally in 1999, racking up countless podium finishes. During the final stage of her racing career in 2004, Nicole created and introduced something that had never been done before – the very first running skirt. Shortly afterward, Nicole went on to launch Skirt Sports with the mission of helping women find inspiration, confidence, and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Today, Skirt Sports is a national women’s apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real women’s bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 7-year-old girl, Wilder. Nicole’s energy is as big and dynamic as her racing career.  I think you’re going to love this conversation as much as I did! Listen in to hear Nicole share: How she went from being a professional athlete who didn’t want kids to have a daughter that completely changed her sense of identity How she adapted to NOT doing it all Her evolution from a professional athlete into a working mom with a mission (and the shift in identity when you no longer workout 3 times a day) Her mission in building a company that makes athletics and working out more feminine and more accessible to women of all abilities and body types What inspired her to start a nonprofit and the impact it’s had on other women Links mentioned: Connect with Nicole Shop Skirt Sports Use the code SHAMELESS20 for a discount Check out Running Start Nicole’s Podcast: Run This World Facebook: @nicoledeboom Instagram: @nicoledeboom Thank you to our sponsors: Lola: Get organic cotton tampons and other hygiene products delivered right to your door. To get 40% off all subscriptions, go to Lola and use the code SHAMELESS40 at checkout. Instacart: Get your groceries delivered to your door! Save $10 off your first order at Instacart or on the Instacart mobile app when you use the promo code SHAMELESS10 at checkout.

Special bonus podcast featuring Dimity chatting with Nicole DeBoom, the founder of Skirt Sports. In a crossover episode that also ran on Run This World with Nicole DeBoom, the duo talks about:Being a leader of a movementFinding “what you were created to do”Reinventing yourself in middle life (after you started a running movement and can no longer run)The beauty and insanity of trying new sportsHow to stay motivatedThe importance of community within a community: finding your peopleTo save 15% through June 21, use code TLAMSKIRT at skirtsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louise Green is a badass. Her passion is to create a more inclusive world. Her work focuses mainly on women (including herself) who are often polarized due to their size. Louise reached out a while ago to work with Skirt Sports on one of the projects she is spearheading within her Big Fit Girl empire. I knew immediately that I needed to learn more about her work, so Louise and I finally had today's incredible conversation which really boils down to this... What it means to find happiness and health no matter what your circumstances are. Sound note: I want to apologize for the sound quality. It’s not bad but it’s not as good as in-person interviews. Louise sounds a little tinny, like she’s sitting in a metal room or something, so hang in there. The conversation is so good that I’m sure you won’t really notice too much! Today we talk about: Big Fit Girl: Louise's business and philosophy Diet culture: how the entire industry is based on failure Becoming sober Changing her life: quitting smoking and starting running! Invisibility Fitness Trauma Shaming Why All or Nothing is dangerous Louise is open and honest about her her journey to health, her struggle with alcoholism, and her quest for self-love. All she truly wants is to help others find happiness. I love when she says, “the more we can see the more we can be.” I loved it so much I named this episode after that quote! It’s all about celebrating each other as we continue to seek our full potential – at all stages of the journey. Because when we have support from positive like-minded people, we will enjoy it so much more. For more Louise Green Buy her book "Big Fit Girl" Train with Louise Sign up for her newsletter Watch her TedX Talk Facebook @louisegreen.bigfitgirl Instagram @louisegreen_bigfitgirl New Project: Now you can be a bigger part of the podcast! I just launched a project to help me improve the podcast, continue to spend time and energy on it, and someday get enough support so I can do all my interviews in person which enhances everyone's experience. It’s called Patreon. Some other well-known podcasts (like my friend Rich Roll who will be my next guest!) also use this service. Basically, if you love and appreciate what I put out on the podcast, you can now back my work with donations at whatever level you feel is appropriate. I didn’t create any tiers; you can decide. Most people are supporting with $5-10/month which is incredible. Please hop over to patreon.com/nicoledeboom – when I opened my account, Patreon asked me to describe what I am creating, and off the cuff I wrote "Nicole DeBoom is creating a more positive world." That’s how I hope you feel when you listen to my show. Thank you so much for your support!

Rebels, I had a total fangirl moment this week because I got to interview Nicole DeBoom for the podcast! Nicole is the host of the Run This World Podcast and founder of the wildly popular brand, Skirt Sports, which I know all of you know I absolutely love. Join Nicole and me for a seriously fun conversation where we discuss entrepreneurship, habits, and self-love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://notyouraveragerunner.com/47

This week on the podcast I am bringing you an amazing interview/conversation with Nicole DeBoom. Last week I released an episode about my recent journey in sobriety which was sparked by this honest and very candid conversation with Nicole.We get curious.. About our identities through drinking, why we drank, what we were searching for through drinking, and how we decided it was time to give it up altogether. We talk about coping mechanisms, suppressing emotions, redefining who you want to be, and in Nicoles words:“Accepting who you are, accepting the shit you did, (good bad or ugly) with whatever emotions are tied to it, accepting it and realizing that *you are not alone.* So no matter what you did in the past that you may feel ashamed about, embarrassed about, sad about, proud of, whatever, someone else out there is sharing those same feelings and has trumped you. We are not alone, you have not done the worst thing in the world or the best thing in the world, we are here together.”A little about Nicole: Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Nicole was a standout swimmer, qualifying for the 1988 Olympic Trials and later graduating from Yale University. She decided to pursue the sport of triathlon and started racing professionally in 1999, racking up countless podium finishes. During the final stage of her racing career in 2004, Nicole created and introduced something that had never been done before – the first running skirt. Shortly afterward, Nicole went on to launch Skirt Sports with the mission of helping women find inspiration, confidence and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Today, Skirt Sports is a national women’s apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real women’s bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 6-year-old girl, Wilder.This episode is just two people sharing our lives, our struggles, our vulnerabilities, our learnings. And it goes to show that connection stems from humanness. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.Connect with Nicole:Nicoles websiteNicole InstagramSkirtsports websiteNicoles PodcastNicoles Sobriety TalkAdditional Resources:Hang out with me on Instagram (@stephaniedankelson)Newsletter SignupIf you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, email me at hello@stephanie-dankelson.com

Nicole DeBoom is a lifelong athlete. If there was a sport she played it but nothing captured her heart like swimming. The pool became her home and for years she relentlessly followed the black line. At the age of 16, she qualified for the Olympic Trials and soon became a highly recruited college athlete. Nicole swam for Yale University and when she graduated she said goodbye to her swimming career and began the next chapter of her life. Nicole discovered a new love for sport when she was introduced to triathlon. She turned professional in 1999 and supported her husband Tim through both of his Ironman World Championship wins in 2001 and 2001. Nicole opens up about the sacrifice of singular focus as she watched her husband give up almost everything for his championships. She realized she was not ready to give that to her sport. She knew that there was something beyond triathlon for her but it had not yet been fully revealed. On a training run in 2003, she passed by a storefront window and caught her reflection staring back. What she saw was unflattering and uninspiring. She was so tired of looking like a boy in her ill-fitting triathlon attire and felt a pull from inside to be the change she wanted to see. Nicole cut that run short and went home to scribble the first notes of what would become the global community of Skirt Sports. She knew she was onto something good and in the fall of 2004, she won Ironman Wisconsin in a prototype design of the first-ever running skirt. Today we see running skirts covering the pages of popular magazines and websites but Nicole was the first to bring this vision to life. We talk about how it felt when larger companies quickly began to copy her idea and how she let go to grow more. We talk about the importance of finding balance through being flexible, being willing to redefine our roles in life and to practice sitting in the hub of our perspective. This podcast is not just an interview, it's a two for one. Nicole had the brilliant idea of having two podcasts in one, so she does a fair amount of the interviewing in today's show. This same episode with Nicole's touches will also be aired through her podcast Run this World. This is one of my favorites convos and we think you're going to enjoy it too. Let us know what you think and thank you so very much for your support. We could not do what we do without this strong community fueling us every single day.

If you’ve been listening to the podcast, you may have heard Episode 92 which was my Ode to Motherhood. This means you’ve already experienced a glimpse into the mind of today’s guest, Susie Rinehart, because I stole one of her quotes as my title, “We are right where we need to be.” Today’s episode with Susie is so full of incredible quotes that I could probably steal about 50 of them for future episodes (and maybe I will!). I think that when someone goes through a profound, life-changing event, and then actually has time to reflect on it (that’s the key), that’s when these nuggets of pure gold start shining through for all the world to see. Susie for all practical purposes was living a beautiful life as an accomplished ultrarunner, professional career woman, perfect wife and perfect mom of two. Then out of the blue she was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, brainstem tumor that threatened to end her life whether she operated on it or not. Susie is healthy today and living a beautiful life – a very different life than she lived before. When you sit across from Susie, you feel a certain energy full of love, acceptance, and yes, Joy. I often wonder if energy is palpable. I think Susie’s is. And what’s really interesting is that I can almost guarantee that her energy prior to her tumor, prior to her surgery, prior to this massive life change, was not the same. Here’s that this tells me. We may be born “who we are.” I say that in quotes because I’ve heard it before. We are who we are when we’re born. And I bet this is true in many ways, but here’s what Susie has shown me. We can change the way we look at the world, we can change the things about ourselves that don’t make us happy, and we can change the energy that we put into the world. This is POWERFUL. This is POWER. Today we talk about: Ultrarunning: How running insane distances gives you a sense of superpowerdom Trying to achieve perfection Antidepressants: Why Susie opted for antidepressants before and not after the tumor Who do you want to be? Now go be it. Fear: How it holds us back from making decisions Her rare brainstem tumor Redefining yourself for life Her voice: How she used it & how she uses it now Susie's upcoming TedX Boulder talk And more You don’t need to go through a life or death situation to make the changes that will lead to more fulfillment. You just need to DECIDE to make them. It's ironic that Susie was living the “perfect life” and she was on antidepressants to live it. Now she leads a joyous, brave and admittedly imperfect life and her main drugs are vitamin c, saying no to the things she doesn’t want to do and saying yes to naps. Incredible. I want some of that and I bet you do too. Quick favor: If you love what I'm doing and want to support the podcast, go to the podcast app on your phone, search Run This World with Nicole DeBoom (you must search it even if it’s already in your library or the reviews won’t show up), and write a review. Share your favorite episode because people read these and it could help someone get started with a powerful nugget that they really needed to hear. It also helps me get the word out - the more reviews, the more legit iTunes thinks I am! All right everyone. That’s it for today. You know what time it is. It’s time to get out there and Run This World. Have a great workout and I’ll see you next week!

Today I give an ode to motherhood on a few fronts. I recently interviewed Susie Rinehart (episode 93) and she said the phrase "I'm right where I need to be." It really resonated with me to the point where I realized that mantra can give comfort when you need comfort, appreciation when you deserve to celebrate, and peace across all experiences. I share some defining moments in my life, from the day I decided to change my life (to get pregnant) to some struggles I've faced as a parent to my relationship with my own mom. You don't need to be a mom to appreciate this episode because in the end, we're all right where we need to be.

Can I say how much I LOVE NICOLE DEBOOM? Thiiiiiiis much! Nicole is the founder of Skirt Sports - she started with the goal of helping women find strength, power and happiness through running. Today Skirt Sports has expanded from its initial running skirt to a full line of inspirational women’s fitness apparel sold in hundreds of stores across the US and throughout the world as well as a huge focus on events as the main driving force for women to move their lives forward. Shes continue to lead the company as the Founder & CEO, now balancing the challenge of staying fit, running a business and chasing around a young daughter!   She also has an amazing podcast "Run this World" where we first "met" officially!   Listen to this episode for a discount!   Follow Nicole on Social: Web: https://www.nicoledeboom.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledeboom/  Podcast: https://www.nicoledeboom.com/category/run-this-world-podcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoledeboom?fref=ts My friend Bob who created that “I like to make stuff” business… he now has 3.1 million subscribers on YouTube. He’s gotta be CASHING in… pretty amazing

“When my body is fit and strong, my mind is fitter and stronger too.” After winning IronMan Wisconsin in 2004, Nicole set out to change the image of women's running...and she did just that when she founded Skirt Sports three days later. Today Skirt Sports has expanded from its initial running skirt to a full line of inspirational women’s fitness apparel sold in hundreds of stores across the US and throughout the world, as well as a huge focus on events as the main driving force for women to move their lives forward. We chat about balance and integration of owning a company, raising a family, and racing triathlons. We also joke about not being the most accomplished triathlete in your household. :-) I was truly humbled to be able to chat with Nicole and you can hear more from her on her podcast: Run This World. Follow Nicole @ instagram.com/nicoledeboom and www.skirtsports.com

Today I share with you a story. It's about a trip I just took to Costa Rica. It’s a good time to talk about it because I’m still very emotional and having a little trouble adapting back to “real life” after a magical experience. I’m in the heat of a term I just learned – reentry. I’ll be honest, it’s a little harder than I thought partly because going on this trip was something I didn’t know I needed. Think about that concept – something you don’t know you need until you do it. I didn’t realize the emotional impact it would have on me. Throughout this episode I’m going to do my best to explain what this means. Maybe you’ll feel something resonate with your own life, maybe you'll feel a spark light somewhere inside. I’ve been thinking about this term a little more and I think I undergo reentry on a much smaller scale on a daily basis. To me, reentry is when you leave one very unique experience and you enter back into a baseline experience. So for instance, when I host our amazing Skirt Sports events and I’m surrounded by the power of the feminine and all that oxytocin in one room, and then I go home to Tim and Wilder and it’s a completely different energy. I used to fight it and resent the reentry process. Now I accept it but it doesn’t mean it’s easy or I don’t mourn just a little bit each time. But I do my best to let the process happen and sink into it. Sort of like a wave which you’ll hear about in a little bit. I don’t know when I decided to go. There was just a little tug in a corner of my heart that said, “you need this.” I didn’t even know what “this” was at the time. I am not at a crossroads like many people are when they sign up for retreats. I don’t have a major conflict I’m trying to resolve. I’m not getting over a trauma. My marriage isn’t in crisis. My business is booming. It was nothing major. I just started to experience this subtle tension in my heart. Like a tiny little spark had been lit but I didn’t know why. Maybe it was a yearning for something, for expansion, for growth. Or maybe for the exact opposite: A fear of getting stale. When I heard about the Women’s Quest Surf & Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica the spark glowed a little brighter, like someone had blown on it for an instant. I continued moving around in my regular life, doing all the busy things I do, but the spark didn’t die. Today I talk about: Tapping into things you didn't even know you needed Trust Listening to your body and mind Security blankets Having faith that things will work out even in times when you feel so uncertain "If she can do it, I can do it." Riding a wave - all by myself! Re-entering your real life after a life-changing experience My nugget for you is this. When you feel a spark come alive, don’t try to squash it. Look at it, explore why it ignited. let it take life, listen to it, and do what it tells you so you can grow and expand on this incredible journey we call life. Maybe this could also be called simply listening to your gut, but I think it goes deeper. It’s about acknowledging the things that you sometimes don’t even realize are calling to you but when you stop for a moment and give them some attention, they bloom and you realize your life is about to change – one way or another. Thanks for tuning in. If you love my podcast, please share it with all your closest friends! If you have a favorite episode, please let me know. I’ve got some really incredible guests lined up for 2018 – let me just say that there is no lack of amazing people in this world.

Happy New Year! It's 2017. Time to look forward, make plans and move your life in the direction you want it to go. I looked for some 2017 inspiration and found it in the form of my husband, Tim DeBoom, who retired from professional racing after 20 years and 2 Hawaii Ironman titles. He's in a different place now and it was fitting to interview him for this one as we just passed our 20 year anniversary too.

Nicole Deboom joins us to discuss some great gift ideas from Skirt Sports! And we talk a little Ironman as well :)

Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Nicole was a standout swimmer, qualifying for the 1988 Olympic Trials and later graduating from Yale University. She decided to pursue the sport of triathlon, and a lucky seat assignment introduced her to her future husband (future 2-time Ironman World Champion), Tim DeBoom, on a flight to the 1995 ITU World Championships. Nicole started racing professionally in 1999, racking up countless podium finishes. Her triathlon career culminated in a win at the 2004 Ironman Wisconsin, wearing a prototype of the first-ever running skirt a skirt that would launch a revolution in womens fitness clothing just a few months later. Nicole founded Skirt Sports in September 2004 with the mission of helping women find inspiration, confidence and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Today, Skirt Sports is a national womens apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real womens bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 4-year-old girl, Wilder. Nicole started racing professionally in 1999, racking up countless podium finishes. Her triathlon career culminated in a win at the 2004 Ironman Wisconsin, wearing a prototype of the first-ever running skirt a skirt that would launch a revolution in womens fitness clothing just a few months later. Nicole founded Skirt Sports in September 2004 with the mission of helping women find inspiration, confidence and courage through the transformative power of running and fitness. Today, Skirt Sports is a national womens apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real womens bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 4-year-old girl, Wilder. Today, Skirt Sports is a national womens apparel brand offering a full line of products that fit real womens bodies and support their busy running lives. Currently, you can find Nicole chatting with customers at the Skirt Sports Boulder flagship store, helping women change their lives through her non-profit organization Running Start, interviewing visionaries for her popular podcast Run This World and chasing around her 4-year-old girl, Wilder.

I think company founders who are also world-class athletes bring a unique form of tenacity to their businesses. Nicole DeBoom founded Skirt Sports after wearing her own homemade running skirt in an Ironman World Championship that she won. Nicole has excelled at so many things. A Yale graduate who chose triathlon after realizing she wouldn't likely go to the Olympics in swimming. Nicole brings all of herself to the growth and evolution of Skirt Sports. Her commitment to showing up vulnerably gives Skirt Sports incredible loyalty and connection with its growing customer base and the company's important mission.

Listen in as we talk with founder and CEO of Skirt Sports, Nicole DeBoom, at her monthly women's get together at her flagship store in Boulder.   Hosts Laurie Nakauchi and Kelly McConnell talk with runners Silke Koester, Ilene Bloom, Jenn Coker and Melissa Hoskins about how their running communities keep them motivated and inspired, while sharing some of their personal experiences and perspectives.  Tune in for some bonus pro tips, like why "poison remover" is required gear at an ultramarathon in Japan, and how to beet world records. #SkirtSports  #REALwomenmove Rocky Mountain Runners Colorado Columbines  Front Range Cross Country (FRXC) Ultra Dirt Divas

Welcome to WJBC This Week, where we look back at the top stories and interviews from the past week. On this week's program, Former State Treasurer Dan Rutherford discusses the next chapter in his life - promoting tours of Cuba. Bloomington names a new management company to run U.S. Cellular Coliseum. U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood reacts to the terrorist attacks in Brussels and U.S. efforts to investigate terror threats. A Central Illinois genealogist links Republican president candidate Donald Trump's family history with that of Barack Obama and all 44 U.S. Presidents. Plus, we'll meet this year's Women's Health Night keynote speaker; writer, entrepreneur and former Ironman champion Nicole DeBoom.

Nicole DeBoom wanted pretty and running to be synonymous. And so she made it so. She wanted women of all sizes to feel sexy and strong as they were active. Hers was the first running skirt. Her inspirational message to women that a strong body means a strong mind is the foundation of the business. She's still as excited about the company as she was in 2004.   Reach Nicole at Skirtsports.com Join the #REALwomenmove movement beginning late April 2015 and use your hashtags and share your stories. Inspire       As always you can connect with Debra at: www.voiceforfitness.com www.fb.com/voiceforfitnessbiz www.twitter.com/fitnessvoice www.Youtube.com/voiceforfitness

Nicole DeBoom, Ironman winner, mom, and business owner, has used her talent, passion, and competitive spirit to change the clothes women run in. Nicole and I go for a run, have some girl talk and hear about why it's so key for Nicole's body to be strong for her mind to be strong. We also talk about guys and their, um, bodies. Serena Marie, RD, and I talk about body image too. And Serena Marie's friend Katie Zakreski joins us as the Runner of the Week.

Nicole Deboom is the epitome of "following your passion." Her triathlon passion transformed her life. It was how she met her husband who was the inspiration for her endeavors. It also led her to the epiphany that gave birth to a pioneering running skirt business and inspired her when she needed a winning approach to success. Even with limited experience, she found a nontraditional approach that thrived. Despite naysayers, her first victory in a triathlon launched an athletic apparel revolution.   Lessons: 1.  Entrepreneurs must have 100% belief in their ideas or they won’t make it.2.  Get comfortable being uncomfortable.3.  To be successful, break down long runs into short achievable gains.  Panel Notes:Joe Desena: Nicole is awesome. I love the fact that she met me so early in the morning, is a mom, an entrepreneur and an endurance athlete who wins Ironmans. It’s very rare to see the complete package when studying success, but she has it.Col. Nye: Party girl turned professional, entrepreneur.  The point is, inspiration can be found anywhere at anytime.  All things are possible with passion, belief in yourself, focus, vision, and a strong support system.Sefra Alexandra: When you approach life with a “problem is the solution” or “every obstacle may be overcome” mentality, then creative ways that increase productivity and efficiency bubble to the surface. Nicole brilliantly identified the niche of sport skirts.  What area of life can you help design and streamline?Johnny Waite: She knew she had "it" in her, just not for triathlon. It's important to find what your "it" is! Pick one thing to focus on until you get it dialed in. Don't spread yourself thin.Success takes longer and costs more than you expect. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable and take an "aid station to aid station" approach rather than worrying about the finish line.Searchable Terms: Nicole Deboom, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, triathlon, skirt sports, running, running skirts, business plans, running epiphanies Watch the video episode at http://spartanuppodcast.com/

Nicole DeBoom, the Founder and CEO of Skirt Sports, Inc. creator of the original running / fitness skirt talks to Maria about her workRevolutionizing Womens Fitness.

Stu talks with superstar couple Tim and Nicole DeBoom. Stu announces the www.rolwheels.com give away. Win a set of SL 28 Wheels. SimplyStu listeners learn how Stu fans are going to get an insider view of the Tour de France with CycleOPS. Newbie Plan. Check out Skirt Sports Web Site. You will also find question #2, what did Nicole say she looked like in a window??? The Newbie training plan Check out the addendum to Ironman Wisconsin Swim and T1  

Active Cities Magazine visits Nicole DeBoom, owner of SkirtSports located in North Boulder, Colorado.