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TW for this episode: assault, anxiety, and depression. Season 3 of Worthiness Warriors' first guest is,Danielle Gray!  And with Danielle, we got deep, fast.  In this episode, Danielle shares her story of being assaulted after she, in her words, “let her depression and anxiety go unmanaged.” She gives us all hope, inspiration, and even a good laugh, along with deep, meaningful takeaways for anyone, especially those struggling with depression and anxiety.  About Danielle: Danielle is a formerly competitive gymnast who became a personal trainer after leaving her full time desk job to pursue coaching and fitness modeling. She founded her own company, Train Like A Gymnast, to show people they're more capable than they think they are. While she can help anyone who is interested, TLAG's primary demographic is former female athletes who miss the accountability, camaraderie, and structure of organized sports. Her training style is challenging, yet approachable with a heavy focus on form, mindfulness, and intention. She is also a Wilhelmina Fitness Model, an iFit Trainer, a Ninja Warrior, professional pole dancer, photographer, among many other things that make her a multi passionate entrepreneur. Website: www.daniellegrayfit.com TLAG: www.trainlikeagymnast.com (Use code LISTEN for a discount  for Worthiness Warriors listeners upon checkout here! trainlikeagymnastapp.com)  IG @daniellegrayfit @trainlikeagymnast

TW: Suicide, Depression, Gun Violence /Assault  Episode 147: Today's episode is all about accountability, reinvention and self-awareness with certified personal trainer, gymnastics connoisseur, and founder of Train Like A Gymnast, Danielle Gray. Danielle is on a mission to help formerly competitive gymnasts, dancers, cheerleaders and athletes holistically train their bodies and minds and get into the best shape of their lives. She shares her personal journey to rediscovering who she was after retiring from gymnastics and how focusing on her mental health led to a new chapter in her life as an entrepreneur. Natalie and Danielle debunk wellness trends, share fitness tips, and discuss the dangers of bottling up your emotions.        Danielle Gray is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Wilhelmina fitness model, speaker, and the founder of Train Like A Gymnast. She is also a certified personal trainer with specialties in bodyweight training, nutrition, kettlebells, pre and post-natal exercise, as well as a former Junior Olympic gymnast, judge and coach. She leads personal development retreats and has created an ambassador community of over 80 adult gymnasts.      Today's episode dives into:    Advice to get back into or start a fitness routine   How to become your own accountability coach and gain more confidence at the gym  Wellness trends that aren't doing any of us any good  Ways to become more self-aware     Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Danielle @daniellegrayfit and Train Like A Gymnast @TrainLikeAGymnast.   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  TRUEBILL - Start cancelling today at truebill.com/realreel  CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for  shipping and handling!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are speaking with the Founder of Train Like A Gymnast, Wilhelmina Fitness Model, Certified Personal Trainer Danielle Gray. Danielle is a formerly competitive Junior Olympic gymnast who retired from the sport before college. After graduating from the University of Southern California in Public Relations, she worked full-time at a digital marketing agency and part-time as a gymnastics coach. Once she realized she forgot she was getting paid for coaching, she turned down a promotion at her desk job and pursued personal training and fitness modeling. She founded her own company, Train Like A Gymnast, to show people how much more capable they are. Her training style is challenging, yet approachable with a heavy focus on form, mindfulness, and intention. She is also a Wilhelmina Fitness Model, an iFit Trainer, a Ninja Warrior, an aerialist, among many other things. If you follow her on Instagram, you can see her adventures with acro, pole dance, travel, and walking her cat Zara. In this episode we discuss: 1)  What it feels like to trust yourself, trust in your body and even trust yourself in business.  When you don't trust yourself it can look like bailing, pausing for a long time, overthinking, afraid of failing and lots of mind chatter.  When you trust yourself it's silent, this feeling or knowing of “I've got this.”2) “Be willing to stay with the suck.” Don't push the uncomfortable feelings away or avoid them.  Nothing will change by doing that.  Learn to feel the emotions and face the discomfort head on, knowing that everything is temporary.   Our uncomfortable moments can lead us to positive changes by removing something that isn't working. 3) Suicidal ideations and the struggle and mental health journey that involved feelings of suicide.  Danielle was incredibly vulnerable sharing her experience as well as the avocado tattoo that she got to remind her that the light can always hold the darkness, even when the darkness doesn't go away. Feelings are temporary and seeing, feeling and recognizing them has allowed Danielle to learn to move through her emotions as opposed to avoiding them. 4) Danielle's words on how to learn to let go of the need to control her emotions, and this quote was so powerful, “When you try to control what is outside of your control, it ends up controlling you.”  By learning to feel her emotions as opposed to avoiding them, it has allowed her give others permission to do the same and realize that they are not alone.    Connect with DanielleWebsite: www.trainlikeagymnast.comWebsite: www.daniellegrayfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellegrayfit Facebook: https://facebook.com/daniellegrayfit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainlikeagymnast Email: danielle@daniellegrayfit.comWork with Danielle:Fitness App: www.trainlikeagymnastapp.comOne Day Workshops, Destination Retreats, Online Courses, and more: www.trainlikeagymnast.com for more details Join the Every Body Holds a Story Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/582412896496298 Apply to be a guest on Every Body Holds A Storyhttps://www.marshavanw.com/assessments/2147512206 Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/everybodyholdsastory Tune in to Sue's podcast, Love Your Cells: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/love-your-cells-podcast/id1478170164 Tune into Marsha's podcast, Own Your Choices Own Your Life:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/own-your-choices-own-your-life/id1445904739

Today we are speaking with the Founder of Train Like A Gymnast, Wilhelmina Fitness Model, Certified Personal Trainer Danielle Gray.   Danielle is a formerly competitive Junior Olympic gymnast who retired from the sport before college. After graduating from the University of Southern California in Public Relations, she worked full-time at a digital marketing agency and part-time as a gymnastics coach. Once she realized she forgot she was getting paid for coaching, she turned down a promotion at her desk job and pursued personal training and fitness modeling. She founded her own company, Train Like A Gymnast, to show people how much more capable they are. Her training style is challenging, yet approachable with a heavy focus on form, mindfulness, and intention. She is also a Wilhelmina Fitness Model, an iFit Trainer, a Ninja Warrior, an aerialist, among many other things. If you follow her on Instagram, you can see her adventures with acro, pole dance, travel, and walking her cat Zara. In this episode we discuss: 1)  The power of our stories, sharing authentically, and how we can continue to help others not feel alone in their struggles and stories.  We discuss mental health, suicide, asking for help and how to support others, and how darkness and light can exist at the same time. 2) The process of making decisions to leave one job to pursue her passion of helping people train like a gymnast, to building her company and app, and where the vision of her company is going. 3)  The pros and cons of a lifetime of competitive gymnastics and how that has challenged and prepared her for the work she is doing today.  Connect with DanielleWebsite: www.trainlikeagymnast.comWebsite: www.daniellegrayfit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellegrayfit Facebook: https://facebook.com/daniellegrayfit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainlikeagymnast Email: danielle@daniellegrayfit.comWork with Danielle:Fitness App: www.trainlikeagymnastapp.comOne Day Workshops, Destination Retreats, Online Courses, and more: www.trainlikeagymnast.com for more details Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching, and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support, and impact others.

To start, I would like to issue a trigger warning. This week's episode talks about self harm and suicide. If these are triggers for you, please feel free to skip this episode.  I sat down with Danielle Gray, model and founder of the app Train Like A Gymnast. We discuss how Train Like A Gymnast came to be, our mental and physical health journeys, and how we turn our perceived limits into our greatest assets. Follow Danielle: Instagram: @daniellegrayfit , @trainlikeagymnast Websites: www.daniellegrayfit.com ; www.trainlikeagymnast.com ; www.trainlikeagymnastapp.com   Secret Link for Podcast Listeners to get 30% off an annual subscription for my app before 12/31:  https://my.playbookapp.io/danielle-gray/checkout?promo=daniellegray21    10% off TLAG Merch Orders Over $50 Discount Code: LISTEN    Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com   This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin  

Today I'm talking with Danielle Gray. She's a multi-passionate entrepreneur, fitness model, speaker, and founder of Train Like A Gymnast. She's also a former junior Olympic gymnast, judge and coach. She is passionate about helping people become forever athletes and mental health. Some of what we're going to be talking about is: What a forever athlete is The importance of movement, even after your sport. Mental Health (Danielle's Story) Connect with Danielle: www.instagram.com/daniellegrayfit www.instagram.com/trainlikeagymnast www.daniellegrayfit.com www.trainlikeagymnast.com Subscribe Before 12/24 to be entered to win a pair of VivoBarefoot shoes: www.trainlikeagymnastapp.com For the 30% off Annual Membership (expires 12/31): https://my.playbookapp.io/danielle-gray/checkout?promo=daniellegray21

Danielle Gray is a formerly competitive Junior Olympic gymnast from Manhattan Beach, CA who retired from the sport before college. She founded her own company, Train Like A Gymnast, to get people stronger, more flexible, and mentally resilient by showing them how capable they really are. She is also a Wilhelmina Fitness Model, an iFit Trainer, professional pole fitness athlete, a Ninja Warrior, among many other things. In this episode, we talked about: How to train like a gymnast Business strategies for running client retreats Personal & Professional Development Mental Health Danielle's philosophy on wealth investing And MUCH MORE! Links www.daniellegrayfit.com www.instagram.com/daniellegrayfit www.instagram.com/trainlikeagymnast www.trainlikeagymnastapp.com - new fitness app with workouts, meditations, nutritional guidelines and more! GET 10% OFF!! www.trainlikeagymnast.com - events, courses, apparel & equipment (use code LISTEN and get 10% off) http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

In this episode of Six Weeks to Fitness, I am joined by Danielle Gray, a multi-passionate entrepreneur Wilhelmina fitness model, speaker, professional athlete, and the founder of Train Like a Gymnast. She's also a certified personal trainer specializing in bodyweight training, nutrition, women's fitness, youth exercise, kettlebells, and pre and postnatal exercise. She was also a former junior Olympic gymnast judge and coach.  During this interview, Danielle will share her fitness journey and how you can train like a gymnast in the comfort of your own home. Vince Ferguson Danielle, where did you grow up and what was your childhood like? Danielle Gray: I grew up in Manhattan Beach, California. So right next to LAX, it's called the South Bay and I'm an only child and then I was raised by a single mom and we were like best friends, you know? we still are, but it's just that kind of tight-knit community, the family was very important and everything, and then I started gymnastics when I was 4 and I dabbled in like ball sports, soccer and basketball, not that level of coordination, which is weird. People think, oh, you're a gymnast. Like you can tumble on a beam, but it's very different when there's like the external thing to manage as well. Danielle Gray: My childhood was great. I also realized I just naturally was entrepreneurial as a child. So meaning when I was in elementary school during recess, I would host little gymnastics classes for my friends down on the playground. Hey, if you want to like take a gymnastic class, I'll teach you like bars and we use like a curve on the edge of the playground for like beam. And I don't know if I was spotting kids. They probably should have said something or if I was just kind of showing off. But you know kids playing around. I was pretty crafty, thanks to my mom too and I would make like little Victoria Secrets bags and people would cut out magazine stuff of like what they wanted and I would like almost paper mache, but just like masking tape around it. And I would sell it for 20 bucks. I was always kind of entrepreneurial throughout my childhood, but I never thought that I would end up as an entrepreneur I don't think because I knew I always had a problem with authority. Danielle Gray: But I always pictured for myself like, oh, I'll have a job in like PR or something and I'll have you know steady desk job and I'll have the typical American dream, the house and the kids by this age and married by this age, life is completely the opposite. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, it is. Danielle Gray: But that's kind of like just my personal background that shaped me into who I am and of course, the gymnastics translates into so many different areas of my life with perfectionism and being a recovering perfectionist and having integrity and taking pride in my work and just my dedication and commitment to anything I set my mind to. Vincent Ferguson: Anything you set your mind to, to do it. Awesome. But now how far did you go with gymnastics? Danielle Gray: Not as far as a lot of people think. So I got to level eight, which is two levels before like collegiate, what you see and above collegiate is Elite, which is what you see in the Olympics. So I didn't make it like crazy incredibly far. People are like, oh, did you go to school for. No, I didn't, but I still was involved and I loved the sport and I had more passion for the sport before I burnt out from it. But I always identified as a gymnast, like Danielle, the gymnast. And then when I retired, I had this crisis of like, am I still a gymnast? What, well, I'm not doing it. So what am I now? And like, what do I do to fill all this free time? And there was a little bit of a crisis there and I got to experiment with different things, but it was, yeah. Danielle Gray: I wish I had gone further, but one, I had problems with authority, two, wasn't in the right environment with my coaches or my teammates, and then, three, I think that this needed to happen. I needed to not go super far because my goals were kind of left open like I didn't reach where I wanted to. So there was always this kind of like, I wish I wanted to do more. I like gymnastics. I was just in the wrong environment and that's what made me start coaching and judging and working for UCLA gymnastics and ultimately open my own company to help people train like a gymnast. Vincent Ferguson: Right. Right. But between that time, I understand you stopped training as a gymnast at the age of 15, right? Danielle Gray: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: Is that correct? Am I telling you to tell me. Danielle Gray: I know. I think it's 15. Okay. 2007. So I had just turned 15. Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: So what did you do between the time that you quit gymnastics and you started your business? What did you do in between all that time? Danielle Gray: Okay. So 2007 through 2016, let's say, wow, 10 years. Pretty much. Okay. So I immediately went into like musical theater, acting, dance, like tap dance, jazz, lyrical, and all that kind of stuff, because I wanted to do acting, but as I got into it and stuff, it was fun. It was good to learn a lot about myself. It was good to have all these different angles to who I am, but when I started auditioning for stuff and I had an agent for acting, I'm an agent for modeling now, that's totally different, I was like, Hmm, I'm not feeling as passionate about acting as other people are. Danielle Gray: And so I almost felt guilty if I were to get a part that someone else really, really wanted. Vincent Ferguson: Yeah. Danielle Gray: And I was like, I'm doing this because it's like fun and I'm just doing it, but some people this is what they want, this is all they want. I started to feel guilty and I was like, okay, this isn't my passion. Let's start to leave this behind as I focused on college and I always did a PE class every semester just to stay in shape and active, because I hadn't done PE since sixth grade because we could write out of it for gymnastics. Vincent Ferguson: Ah, okay. Danielle Gray: So I was just like yoga, weight training, stress management, self-defense. There were so many other things that I did in college and then my friend, Sennon, she was taking a lyra class, which is like the aerial hoop. Vincent Ferguson: Okay. Danielle Gray: She said I want to try pole, would you come with me? And so I went with her, she didn't like it. I loved it. So I ended up starting to train consistently in pole right over there and I ended up competing at a regional and a national level in placing. So I'm technically a professional division pole dancer. I don't compete anymore, but I still train, it's fun. It was a good natural way to kind of use my gymnastics background in a different way for like aerial and circus stuff. Vincent Ferguson: Yeah. Danielle Gray: And then the kind of idea for Train Like a Gymnast came from me having a desk job in online marketing, an online desk job. And I was still gymnastics coaching part-time and then I got my personal trainer certification and I kept forgetting to pick up my checks at the gym and I kept forgetting that I got paid to train people. Vincent Ferguson: Really? Danielle Gray: Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: Why? Because it became like fun. You didn't think about being paid for? Danielle Gray: Right. I was just like, Hmm, well you're forgetting that you make money from this. So this is probably your passion. So you should follow it. It was just, you know, when you forget that you are working for pay, it doesn't feel like work anymore. You know, so that was a realization I had and when they offered me a promotion at my full-time job, I was like, I don't want to lead you on, that this is the direction I want to go. I think I want to follow this passion because at the time I was 24, I think, 23 or 24 and I would rather try going into fitness and falling flat on my face than staying in a steady stable career for 20, 40 years and looking back and being like, what would my life be if I had just tried? Vincent Ferguson: Wow, beautiful. Danielle Gray: I know I can always sell myself. I know I can always make more money. I know I can always get a desk job. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Danielle Gray: But there are certain things that you have a little window, like fitness modeling, personal training while your body's healthy, whatever it may be. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Danielle Gray: And at first, I was like, Hmm, okay. Am I going to be homeless? How do I get clients? What is my strategy? I had no strategy. I ended up working at Equinox and I learned through like paid education to just how do you run a business? How do you manage a gym if I ever wanted to have a brick and mortar, all those kinds of things, and I became a much better trainer and I realized I was training people the way I used to train. I was training them like a gymnast, right. Vincent Ferguson: Right good. Danielle Gray: So I was working on their balance, their proprioception, their strength and stability, and doing specific core stuff instead of like, oh, when you do this, you're also working your core. Like I would dedicate and I would make them stretch at the end. It was a whole process and so I kind of came up with this, just a layout of how I always trained my clients. And originally it started as an e-book back in the day. Vincent Ferguson: Oh really. Danielle Gray: A three-month e-book that was it. In 2016, that was like what everyone was doing. And then 2018, it turned into like an app based program with a 28-day challenge. So we'd get people in, they'd see results and then they would continue into a VIP ongoing program. So now we have an app, but it's just a different format. It's super user-friendly and super amazing. I'm just putting like everything we've ever created in there with nutritional guidelines, recipe booklet, like short workouts, long workouts, Instagram replays, and certain like pull up, pistol squat, beginner programs. And I'm super excited. Vincent Ferguson: And that's where you are today. Danielle Gray: Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. Are these classes virtual and in-house? Danielle Gray: Yeah the app is all virtual. So this can be anybody, anywhere in the world. You can download the app and train. Right. And you can cast it to your computer. You can cast it to your TV. But we also through Train Like a Gymnast host retreats and workshops. Vincent Ferguson: Oh really? Danielle Gray: So if somebody is working on this stuff at home and they're getting stronger, but they want to learn a back walk over a back handspring or a back tuck and they maybe aren't near a gym where they can get a spot. They can come work with us in person. And we do personal development. We do like different excursions with the group that comes with us. Then we rent out a gymnastics gym. We all stay at house where we sort of stay together and five days, four nights, incredible experience. Vincent Ferguson: Really, really. Danielle Gray: Yeah. Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: Where are these events located? Danielle Gray: So we did one in Hawaii last year. We did one in Lake Tahoe. And then this year we did Park City. Next year, I'm thinking I want to do one in a warmer location. So I want to get something to the East Coast, but it's hard to find tropical warm locations that also have gyms, that also have insurance for adults. So I can't be like a yoga retreat that's like, oh let's go to like Tulum or Bali because it's a gymnastics retreat. So I need to have a gym with safe equipment that potentially hit cause for me spotting adults is just, there are different things and a lot of times gyms only insure up to the age of 22 because that's when most people stop. Vincent Ferguson: Is that right? Up until the age of 22. That I did not know. Danielle Gray: Really frustrating. So a lot of gyms in this area will like to have classes for kids and there are no adult classes or adults can't train there because their insurance doesn't allow it. So I even have a hard time with insurance. I have to get around in certain ways and double overlap all of our policies and waivers. Vincent Ferguson: Really. I did not know that, but talking more about those classes. Are these geared more towards women and if so what age group? Danielle Gray: That's who typically ended up being our demographic, but I taught a 6 feet, 4 inches, formal former football player, a back tuck on grass without equipment in and out. And he got it by himself at the end of the day. Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: A former pro football player. Danielle Gray: I'm 5 feet, 4 inches, and he's 6 feet 4 inches and I spotted him on the grass in Hawaii in 2019 and he got it by himself. A couple of them got it by themselves later in the day. It was incredible. So that's kind of what started my one-day workshop thing because people were seeing, oh, I can do this in one day. Vincent Ferguson: Right. Danielle Gray: And then started doing retreats for the longer form stuff. But our demographic is typically women between 25 and 40. That's the demographic that really seems to resonate with this because either they didn't get as far as they wanted to in their gymnastics careers or they always wanted to try gymnastics and they didn't know that this existed or a way to get strong and flexible without having a gym membership. Right. All of the stuff that I film on the app is in my house. Vincent Ferguson: It's in your house? So we can do this at home. Danielle Gray: Yes absolutely. Vincent Ferguson: That's what I'm talking about. Danielle Gray: Yes. Vincent Ferguson: I'm ready. Danielle Gray: You have your body, you have a wall, if you have a chair, a couch, maybe some sliders, like we have a little workout kit that comes in a bag. It has two sliders, five mini bands, and three long bands. So you can do biceps curls, you can do shoulder presses, you can do banded bicycles. You can do mountain climbers with the sliders like there are so many things you can do with just this little kit that barely takes up any space and you can do it on hardwood or on the carpet and that's what we want. Because we want to show people that you can train like a gymnast with very little space because we are not always just doing routines. Right? Like in between our routines, we're lining up, we're on the ground and the coach is like, all right, hollow body rocks, ready? Go for 50. And everyone's just side by side rocking. Like I want to be able to host an event one day where I can rent out a big space or a stadium and people can just come with a yoga mat. Vincent Ferguson: Yeah. Danielle Gray: And just like a gymnast does some mindfulness work, some goal settings, some attention, visualization, work out and then cool down with a stretch. That is my goal. Vincent Ferguson: I can definitely see that. So I know a lot of women who are trying to lose weight and you know the New Year's coming and that's one of their goals. So training like a gymnast helps them to lose weight? Danielle Gray: Hundred percent. You got to be consistent though. Right. So if you go really hard for a week and then life happens and you stop training for three weeks and then you come back and you do another hard one, you're not going to notice a difference. That's why the 28-day challenge was so transformational. We had women in that 28 days, we had some women in their fifties lose like 12 pounds in a month. Vincent Ferguson: Really, it's excellent really in a month. Danielle Gray: And then when they continue into the ongoing program and they just stayed consistent, only talking about like three workouts a week. Vincent Ferguson: That's it? Three. Danielle Gray: Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: Who can't do that, three workouts a week. Come on. Danielle Gray: Yeah. Right. And a lot of people are like, oh my gosh, I can't do like 45-minute workouts or 60 minutes. When you go to the gym, think about how long you end up at the gym. You're probably there for like an hour because you get in, you know whatever, but this is a structure. It's accountability, its structure. You just execute. You can schedule it, get a reminder, whatever it is. But when people got into the ongoing stuff we had again women in their 50s losing 20 pounds and keeping it off. Vincent Ferguson: Really? Danielle Gray: Yeah. Because I do so much holistically. So we work on the mindset, your limiting beliefs. We also help the intermittent fasting. And I don't like to restrict you guys like you can eat what you want, but we're trying to limit and give your body a chance to rest and digest. So intermittent fasting some people like, some people don't like. I try to see it as, okay if you owned a factory and you had a bunch of workers and you made them work all day every day with like no rests or anything, they probably start making mistakes. Vincent Ferguson: Definitely. Danielle Gray: Where one of them will be like, I'm over this. Let's go on strike. And then they stop working. Vincent Ferguson: Exactly. Danielle Gray: Think about that as your like digestive enzymes, if you're constantly feeding, they're never getting a break. So the intermittent fasting is more like a break for your body so it can work more efficiently. Vincent Ferguson: Yes. Danielle Gray: That's ultimately what I'm going for. It's not, oh, don't eat here, stop eating here, limit, restrict. It just has a schedule, work on your time management, work on your willpower. Vincent Ferguson: Definitely. Yes. Danielle Gray: Well I'm not saying you can't eat a cookie after your dinner, just don't eat the whole bag, but you know, try to stay close to your goal, but you just have a window and it can adjust, if you got a dinner that night then scoot your window earlier. It's totally fine. So a lot of people in the program really succeeded and did well with the intermittent fasting. Some days would fall off, but then you just get back on the wagon, you know, or get back on the beat. Vincent Ferguson: Really? Yeah. Danielle Gray: Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: Do you have testimonials from women who have taken the course and leaving it? Danielle Gray: I have over a hundred video testimonials. Vincent Ferguson: No, you don't. I mean. Danielle Gray: So anybody listening, who's an entrepreneur, business strategy. So that 28-day challenge when we first started, it was a "free challenge." People would put a deposit down. They'd basically bet on themselves. So they had to be 18 right. They'd bet on themselves that they could do everything required in the 28 days. If they did, they would get their money back. If they did not complete all of the workouts and log their food, we would keep that deposit. Vincent Ferguson: Really? Danielle Gray: So yeah and then if they wanted to continue, the deposit just got credited towards their continuing program. So that is what was really helpful and then at the end, I had an exit interview. It was like after the 28-day challenge, if you want to continue, cool. If you don't want to continue, this is the final step to complete. And so I would just interview them for like 5 to 10 minutes be like, what did you like? What did you not like? What does it mean to Train Like a Gymnast? What would you say to anybody else who's thinking about it? All of those I have saved and are zoom video testimonials and it's crazy. I need to use them more, but they're on the website. Vincent Ferguson: Excellent. Well, that's awesome though. I'm quite impressed about that. Do they have access to you? Those who join? Danielle Gray: Yeah. So once you download the app, after every workout, it'll ask you to rate it, and then it'll ask you how'd it go? And when you answer how it went, it actually gets sent to me in my messages and I can respond to it. I think it goes through email, but you can always, email the team at Train Like a Gymnast. You can always find me through Instagram at Danielle Gray fit or Train Like a Gymnast. I will respond to you if you are a human, right. I just don't respond to bots. Danielle Gray: I want to help and I want to have a dialogue because I don't believe in it, oh, I have an app if you use it, cool, if you don't, whatever, I am really invested, you guys. I am looking at my numbers every day to see, oh my gosh, we have another person in, I have another person in, I want every single person in the app to have their own personal transformation. And the more I know about you as a person and what you like and what your goals are, the more I can tailor the app to you. But if I have no idea who you are, I'm just throwing stuff out there like, oh, I think this is good. And you might use it. You might not. Vincent Ferguson: Oh, so you tailor the app to the individual's needs. Danielle Gray: Yeah. So like if somebody messages me like, oh, I want more of this. Okay. That week I'll plan. All right, let's do a muffin top workout. Someone actually said that so let's do it. I mean, you can't spot reduce, but if people are giving me feedback, what they want, then I will plan to do that, I'm not set in my ways. I will just create all right, how can I train like a gymnast here, but help them target this or help them with this. If you were super stressed at work and they are like, oh this is great for busy days. All right I know people are busy. So let me add in a couple more meditations where I kind of center them and realign them so they can continue the rest of their day. So I really, really want, I want to talk to people for sure. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. That is awesome though. Now, would you say that Train Like a Gymnast is something that can be done internationally? Danielle Gray: Yes. Yeah, absolutely. So yes. I speak English and yes the follow-along workouts are in English, but the programs that I have are short looping clips. So this is a video, right? Like I can pull it up. Vincent Ferguson: Oh yes.  Danielle Gray: Okay. So in the app, there are certain programs like, cause we're talking about the 28-day challenge. Once you're in the 28-day challenge, let's say you want to do core and upper body that day. It's going to take you about 45 minutes which means when you click start, you've got two circuits. I always give you core and then upper body, core-lower body, core-full body. You have a core workout every single time. Vincent Ferguson: Really. Danielle Gray: Every single time. And then ideally you're going to stretch at the end and cool down, but okay, let's start the core workout, press the button. And it's just looping videos like this. So you can see it and I'm not talking. So you can literally just copy and repeat. Then here, it'll tell you how many reps you got to do. You can swipe up. There we go and it'll tell you the writing of like what you need to do, what you got to focus on, and for a lot of these too, it's kind of like Instagram where you'll just tap to the next thing. But a lot of these will tell you a modification and a progression. So if it's too hard for you or it's too easy, then you just look in the description, and then you change it up and make it fit for you. Vincent Ferguson: Nice. Now how much is this app? Danielle Gray: So it's only a dollar for the first month, so you can give it a try. And then after that, it's only $14.99 a month after or $99.99 for the year. Vincent Ferguson: Oh, $99.99 for the year. Danielle Gray: Yeah so you'll save even more if you do that, but Vincent Ferguson: Yeah. But this is your app. Did you create this? Danielle Gray: So I'm on, also there's another, there's another, but wait, there's more. Yeah. So I'm on a platform, right? So all of my workouts are on this one platform. You'll download my app through that link. You're not going to be able to find the Train Like a Gymnast app in the app store, you have to go Train Like a Gymnast app.com to download it, but once you download it, it'll always bring you to Train Like a Gymnast. If you sign up through my link. But if you click the Discover tab, you will also get access to every other trainer on that platform with all of their workouts too. So you're literally paying $14.99 a month, not just for me, but for some of your other favorite fitness, you know? Vincent Ferguson: Oh really? So you have options to access a ton of them. Danielle Gray: Absolutely. Vincent Ferguson: When we pay for the use of your app, the platform that's hosting it, are they getting paid for that? Danielle Gray: Yes, this is the thing, that's why it's so important to sign up through the Train Like a Gymnast app.com because when you sign up through our app, small business, right. We make a bigger percentage. There's a revenue split. Vincent Ferguson: Okay. Danielle Gray: Somebody goes and downloads the main platform app first and then ends up using our stuff, we have to split with the app store, we have to split with the platform and then we make like a lower cut right. So right. Here's someone who loves to support female-owned businesses, small businesses in general, you're going to want to download through our website. Vincent Ferguson: Most definitely. This is an awesome business structure, format. I love it. And again, with the holidays coming, and then the new year, people are going to be like looking for opportunities in ways to lose weight. But again, it has to be realistic and sustainable. Danielle Gray: Exactly. Vincent Ferguson: This is sustainable. This is real. Okay. This is real. And I think you're going to do very well with this. Danielle Gray: Thank you. Vincent Ferguson: And I'm definitely going to promote it in my circles because I know a lot of people looking for opportunities like this, this is great. Danielle Gray: Right? And you don't have to just stay with mine. Like sure. You are supporting me, but you can go train with like Kevin Hart's trainer or if you want to train with a fashion model like there are so many different trainers on there with their own programs and stuff. So there are yoga people who have like 90-minute meditations. I swear that's real. So it's up to you. You can just kind of discover and experiment, but ultimately you are supporting us. You are giving us a chance if you can stay consistent and then on your other days just kind of check out and around, but I'm really about this sustainability. If you can't picture yourself doing something five years from now, it's not sustainable. Right? Vincent Ferguson: Exactly. Danielle Gray: If you're dieting, not sustainable, intermittent fasting or focusing on portion control is completely sustainable. Vincent Ferguson: Definitely. Danielle Gray: That's what I'm trying to get peoples' minds around, is this is a lifestyle, it's not going to happen overnight, but Train Like a Gymnast is dedication, is consistency, is repetition. Talk about how many times we do one skill to master it. I don't think people realize and that can be "boring" because it's not like a football game where you watch and it's a different team every time and you know, it just happens to call different players, when you watch gymnastics, that one gymnast is doing the same routine at every competition for that entire season. Vincent Ferguson: Yeah. Wow. Danielle Gray: So you are repeating those skills. That's why people are like, oh my gosh, they're so good, because literally a four hour practice, you're doing the same skill like a hundred times. Vincent Ferguson: Yes, exactly. Danielle Gray: So that's how you get strong and you get with your body. So I want people to really work on their core to get strong, but also lengthen their muscles so that they are less prone to injury, they're going to feel better, have less chronic pain. And then of course, if you're consistent and you like training as a gymnast, then you're going to do it more often. You're not going to avoid it and you're going to see results. And then the body that you want is going to become a side effect. Vincent Ferguson: Hmm. Most definitely. Danielle Gray: The thing that I tell a lot of people is, if you did a sport when you were younger, you weren't playing volleyball to have defined legs. You weren't playing soccer to do this. You know, you were doing it because you liked I, it was fun, it didn't feel like working out or you wanted to get better. And that's ultimately what you need to discover as an adult. For some reason, there aren't like a lot of organized adult sports, like it's just not a thing and it blows my mind. And I want to be part of that chain is like, just because you become an adult, doesn't mean you have to just, all right well that's done now I go to a gym to stay fit. A lot of people don't like that. Vincent Ferguson: Exactly. that's what I'm getting at. Where do you see yourself and your company in the next five years? Danielle Gray: Kind of what I was explaining before I want to be able to host big meetups where I can impact more lives in less amount of time. Right. Someone brings a friend and then that grows and that grows and that grows. And I want to be able to hire coaches to teach workshops around the country as well. I want to host these retreats in incredible destinations and help see that transformation and be a part of life change. Cause I've changed people's lives. I've heard from them like just shifting their mentality or realizing that they can do something. If I can learn a backflip in one day, what else can I do? Boom. And it gives them that courage to do more and take more risks. So I just want to continue to impact as many lives as possible. I would love for the app to have over a thousand numbers like that would blow my mind and be amazing. Vincent Ferguson: Thousand members? Danielle Gray: That's just like my minimum goal. I would love at least a thousand members worldwide. Vincent Ferguson: How many members do you have now if I may ask? Danielle Gray: It's funny because I haven't told, my ex and I live together, so he keeps asking me, but I haven't told him. Currently, I think we launched two weeks ago and we're at 61 right now. Okay, its still growing. Vincent Ferguson: Yeah. The app is new. The app is relatively new. Danielle Gray: Yeah and it's not even the new year yet. So I'm very excited because also, I don't know if anybody's heard of Vevobarefoot, they're going to donate a pair of shoes every month for a year for us to do as we please. So starting in January, we're going to do month-long challenges where if you do that month's challenge, you get entered in a raffle to win a pair of Vevobarefoot shoes of your choice. Vincent Ferguson: Wow. Danielle Gray: We're also doing it right now as a signup bonus. So if you sign up before December 24th, you're going to be entered to win a pair of Vevobarefoot shoes. Vincent Ferguson: Really now? Danielle Gray: Yeah. Vincent Ferguson: I can see a lot of sponsors coming to you. I can see you opening. Danielle Gray: We already have a lot and I'm excited. Vincent Ferguson: There you go. Exactly. Exactly. Wow. Where can my audience find out more about Danielle Gray and Train Like a Gymnast? Danielle Gray: So if you want to know about me, Danielle Gray fit on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, I don't use Twitter. And on YouTube, Danielle Gray fit.com is where you can see my fitness modeling portfolio. It's where you can learn more about my stories, see press and interviews and podcast interviews. Then if you're interested in Train Like a Gymnast, whether it be the retreats or the app or anything like that, just go to trainlikeagymnast.com. You can get to our Instagram through my Instagram or through that website. And we have like a couple of freebies. There are a lot of ways that you can Train Like a Gymnast either for free or starting with the one dollar for the first-month app and potentially getting a pair of shoes. So, I hope you guys reach out. Ask questions, send me a DM. I check my requests. I check the comments. I respond to comments, everything like that. So there are so many ways to get a hold of me. Vincent Ferguson: Nice, Danielle Gray, on behalf of Body Sculpting New York and 6 Weeks to Fitness, I want to thank you for coming on my show today. Danielle Gray: Thank you so much for having me. I hope I vomited enough words for your audience. Vincent Ferguson: Ha, ha, to my listeners, I hope this program was inspiring, rewarding, and informative and that you had a wonderful time watching and listening to Danielle Gray and if you have any comments or suggestions for the show, please leave them in the comment section below and don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss any future episodes. And remember you don't stop exercising because you grow old, you grow old because you stop exercising.

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Danielle Gray - multi-passionate entrepreneur, Wilhelmina fitness model, speaker, and the founder of Train Like A Gymnast, understands firsthand what it’s like to have high expectations for yourself. She knows that with her proven processes for mindset shifts, you can accomplish anything when you break it down into the smallest steps possible. She has created a way to make health and fitness comprehensible, enjoyable, efficient, and effective. She is also a certified personal trainer with specialties in bodyweight training, nutrition, kettlebells, pre and post-natal exercise, as well as a former Junior Olympic gymnast, judge, and coach. In this episode, Danielle and I discuss the fear of failure many athletes develop out of a desire to be perfect, and a combined fear of judgment from coaches, parents, and teammates. We talk about how her own pursuit of perfection was holding her back and how a fear of failure and judgment led to her mental and emotional fatigue. We discuss how fear has impacted her development on a personal, professional, and athletic level, and what led to her seeking out her next thing to truly find her purpose in life! And finally, we discuss how your story cannot continue unless you are willing to turn the page. You guys I am so excited to bring this interview to you! I admire and look up to Danielle as an entrepreneur and multi-potentialite, and know that you’re going to be just as inspired listening to her talk as I was interviewing her! Be sure to follow Danielle Gray around the web: Instagram (Danielle Gray) Instagram (Train Like a Gymnast) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Also be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating & review! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram as well! ---- Want to support the podcast? Become a patron and help us to continue to be able to produce future episodes! You can also leave us a voice message for a chance to appear on a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fearlessu/support

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Gray of Train Like A Gymnast. She dives into her journey, what motivates her, and how to persevere through challenges!Danielle is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Wilhelmina fitness model, speaker, and the founder of Train Like A Gymnast. She is also a certified personal trainer with specialties in bodyweight training, nutrition, kettlebells, pre and post natal exercise as well as a former Junior Olympic gymnast, judge and coach. Train Like A Gymnast helps high achieving formerly competitive athletes increase confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, and become more emotionally intelligent through physical and mental conditioning so that they can maximize their full potential. TLAG takes a holistic approach to health and wellness, recognizing that 99% of training like a gymnast is mental. Once you get your mind right, it’s a domino effect when it comes to your performance, strength, flexibility, and the rest of your life. 

In this episode Emily and I discuss the following: What is your background in gymnastics and fitness? (0:28) This time last year, where were you mentally and emotionally? (1:50) Do you feel like our coaching sessions helped guide to figure out how to use your strengths? (5:52) How long was the gap between leaving your former agency and getting signed with SLU? (8:04) How long were you with your former agency? (10:16) Which coaching session helped you the most with your mindset? (10:55) What was your retreat experience like? (14:14) What was your biggest takeaway or memory from the trip? (16:27) What would you want others to know about Train Like A Gymnast retreats? (18:03) What successes have you had since the retreat? (19:58) Have you picked up any new habits? (20:45) What are you looking forward to by the end of this year or 2021? (21:29) Since the retreat, has your outlook and perspective towards calisthenics and bodyweight movement changed? (22:48) What does it mean to train like a gymnast? (25:00) UPCOMING EVENTS: Digital Summit: Join our next virtual event on YouTube Live and join others from around the world who love to train the same way you do and learn from Olympians, trainers, acrobats, stunt performers, and former gymnasts, all in one day! Learn more at www.trainlikeagymnast.com/summit. 2020 Lake Tahoe Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep holistic work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIES: • My 20 FAVORITE At-Home Gymnastics Drills • Want To Win A FREE Coaching Session With Danielle? If you’ve loved everything in this episode or about our podcast in general, we'd love to hear from you! We may even shout you out in a future episode! If you want to enter, just leave us a 5-star review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com! • Want to join our #TLAGTeam and get access to private calls like this? If you're a former gymnast, dancer, or cheerleader who loves to train like a gymnast still, we'd love to see your application! Head to www.trainlikeagymnast.com/team to apply! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Emily Presnell Lee's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

A career in sports is usually short, and most athletes get used to a lifestyle that can hardly be recreated outside the playing field, whichever that may be. After they retire, they begin to miss that environment, and sometimes they miss having that accountability, that structure, and the community they've been a part of for a significant period in their life.In today's episode, I have a very special guest, Danielle, who, as a former gymnast, understands firsthand what it's like to experience this shift, from being an athlete to retiring and having to change her lifestyle. Being part of both worlds, we discuss how she managed to create a concept that helps people live a better life, be physically fit, mentally strong, and emotionally intelligent, as a whole, just like athletes do throughout their careers.Danielle Gray is a multi-talented, multifaceted, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She's a fitness model, a professional trainer, a speaker, and she's also the founder of Train like a Gymnast – a program that helps high-achieving formerly competitive athletes become more emotionally intelligent through physical and mental conditioning, so that they can maximize their full potential.Listen to Episode 09 of Cure for the Common Life, to learn how to develop the right mindset and take the best approach with regard to your health and wellness, because it will have a domino effect when it comes to your performance, strength, flexibility and your entire life.Some questions I ask:What brought you to the place you're at, and what are some of the things that you've gone through? (03:30)What caused you to retire from gymnastics at an early age? (07:34)What are your beliefs with regard to taking care of yourself? (17:01)If you could say something to your future self, 10 years from now, what would you say that would help you now? (31:03)In this episode, you will learn:How the two types of people – the matcher and the mismatcher – react when their beliefs are challenged. (10:57)The concept of training like a gymnast & the reality athletes have to deal with after they retire. (13:41)How aligning your decisions with your identity has a ripple effect in all aspects of your life. (17:51)The difference in how Danielle - being of mixed descent - was treated before the whole race issue emerged in our country and now. (19:51)How the acts of kindness, love, and forgiveness soften the attitude of bullies. (25:41)Connect with Danielle:Train Like a Gymnast WebsiteDanielle's WebsiteInstagramPodcastLet's connect!WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A career in sports is usually short, and most athletes get used to a lifestyle that can hardly be recreated outside the playing field, whichever that may be. After they retire, they begin to miss that environment, and sometimes they miss having that accountability, that structure, and the community they’ve been a part of for a significant period in their life.In today’s episode, I have a very special guest, Danielle, who, as a former gymnast, understands firsthand what it’s like to experience this shift, from being an athlete to retiring and having to change her lifestyle. Being part of both worlds, we discuss how she managed to create a concept that helps people live a better life, be physically fit, mentally strong, and emotionally intelligent, as a whole, just like athletes do throughout their careers.Danielle Gray is a multi-talented, multifaceted, and multi-passionate entrepreneur. She’s a fitness model, a professional trainer, a speaker, and she’s also the founder of Train like a Gymnast – a program that helps high-achieving formerly competitive athletes become more emotionally intelligent through physical and mental conditioning, so that they can maximize their full potential.Listen to Episode 09 of Cure for the Common Life, to learn how to develop the right mindset and take the best approach with regard to your health and wellness, because it will have a domino effect when it comes to your performance, strength, flexibility and your entire life.Some questions I ask:What brought you to the place you’re at, and what are some of the things that you’ve gone through? (03:30)What caused you to retire from gymnastics at an early age? (07:34)What are your beliefs with regard to taking care of yourself? (17:01)If you could say something to your future self, 10 years from now, what would you say that would help you now? (31:03)In this episode, you will learn:How the two types of people – the matcher and the mismatcher – react when their beliefs are challenged. (10:57)The concept of training like a gymnast & the reality athletes have to deal with after they retire. (13:41)How aligning your decisions with your identity has a ripple effect in all aspects of your life. (17:51)The difference in how Danielle - being of mixed descent - was treated before the whole race issue emerged in our country and now. (19:51)How the acts of kindness, love, and forgiveness soften the attitude of bullies. (25:41)Connect with Danielle:Train Like a Gymnast WebsiteDanielle’s WebsiteInstagramPodcastLet’s connect!WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Olympian Danell Leyva and I discuss the following: What was your biggest struggle after retiring? (0:37) What can former athletes keep consistent in their lives for any future venture? (2:10) What was the timeline from ending your gymnastics career to where you are now? (3:03) How did you know that your future ventures were not going to be easy? (5:14) What was your process like to avoid depression, anxiety, or loss of identity? (6:54) What caused you to seek out information on how to get better? (10:36) How did you manage and set boundaries on your own expectations? (12:49) Have you ever experienced taking on too much at once? (14:36) What would you say is the best way to train ourselves to not get disappointed? (17:13) What is the best advice that you have gotten? (19:16) What does it mean to Train Like A Gymnast? (21:31) How can coaches create a healthier environment for the gymnasts? (23:53) As a coach, how can you stay positive while not getting taken advantage of? (28:38 UPCOMING EVENTS: Digital Summit: Join our next virtual event on YouTube Live and join others from around the world who love to train the same way you do and learn from Olympians, trainers, acrobats, stunt performers, and former gymnasts, all in one day! Learn more at www.trainlikeagymnast.com/summit. 2020 Lake Tahoe Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep holistic work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIES: • My 20 FAVORITE At-Home Gymnastics Drills • Want To Win A FREE Coaching Session With Danielle? If you’ve loved everything in this episode or about our podcast in general, we'd love to hear from you! We may even shout you out in a future episode! If you want to enter, just leave us a 5-star review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com! • Want to join our #TLAGTeam and get access to private calls like this? If you're a former gymnast, dancer, or cheerleader who loves to train like a gymnast still, we'd love to see your application! Head to www.trainlikeagymnast.com/team to apply! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danell's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In this episode, circus artist and former gymnast, Sarah Ritchy & I discuss the following: What's it like being a part of the #TLAG Team? (0:10) What were your practices like as a gymnast? (1:54) What are the red flags for falling out of love with your sport or burning out? (4:07) How can burnt out athletes rediscover their love for their sport? (7:03) How did you handle expectations of others and of yourself? (12:00) What did gymnastics teach you or not teach you? (20:06) What needs to change in order for athletes to learn how to make decisions for themselves? (23:17) What does it mean to train like a gymnast? (27:45) UPCOMING EVENTS: Digital Summit: Join our next virtual event on YouTube Live and join others from around the world who love to train the same way you do and learn from Olympians, trainers, acrobats, stunt performers, and former gymnasts, all in one day! Learn more at www.trainlikeagymnast.com/summit. 2020 Lake Tahoe Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep holistic work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIES: • My 20 FAVORITE At-Home Gymnastics Drills • Want To Win A FREE Coaching Session With Danielle? If you’ve loved everything in this episode or about our podcast in general, we'd love to hear from you! We may even shout you out in a future episode! If you want to enter, just leave us a 5-star review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com! • Want to join our #TLAGTeam and get access to private calls like this? If you're a former gymnast, dancer, or cheerleader who loves to train like a gymnast still, we'd love to see your application! Head to www.trainlikeagymnast.com/team to apply! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Sarah's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In this episode, Carly & I discuss the following: Who is Carly without gymnastics? (0:50) What happens after you achieve a lifelong dream at 16 years old? (5:00) What changes happened mentally, physically and emotionally after retiring? (16:10) How can we take steps to love and accept our bodies after no longer training at a high level? (19:00) How did gymnastics prepare you or not prepare you for life after sports? (24:22) Why do we value the opinion of others more than our own at times? (28:25) What does it mean to Carly to train like a gymnast? (37:37) Our #TLAGTeam Members got the chance to ask questions to Carly 1-on-1 (39:04) UPCOMING EVENTS: Digital Summits: Join our next virtual event on YouTube Live and join others from around the world who love to train the same way you do and learn from Olympians, trainers, acrobats, stunt performers, and former gymnasts, all in one day! Learn more at www.trainlikeagymnast.com/summit. 2020 Lake Tahoe Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep holistic work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIES: • My 20 FAVORITE At-Home Gymnastics Drills • Want To Win A FREE Coaching Session With Danielle? If you’ve loved everything in this episode or about our podcast in general, we'd love to hear from you! We may even shout you out in a future episode! If you want to enter, just leave us a 5-star review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com! • Want to join our #TLAGTeam and get access to private calls like this? If you're a former gymnast, dancer, or cheerleader who loves to train like a gymnast still, we'd love to see your application! Head to www.trainlikeagymnast.com/team to apply! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Carly's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

The JAMCast welcomes Danielle Gray, a Wilhelmina fitness model and the founder of Train Like A Gymnast. Learn about her life beginning as a gymnast and transitioning to competitive pole dancing, how she went from being behind the camera to becoming a signed fitness model, and the ways in which her program Train Like A Gymnast can change lives through workshops, retreats, and online classes and consultations.The JAMCast is a weekly podcast hosted by Professional Stunt Coordinator Travis Wong, interviewing influential figures in the movement world. From world champion athletes to Hollywood stunt doubles, the aim is to provide a unique perspective into the minds of those so well known for using their bodies. www.TheJamcast.comFOR FULL VIDEOS OF EACH EPISODE: https://youtube.com/JoiningAllMovementALL AUDIO LINKS:https://TheJAMCast.comSPONSOR: Inner West Hemp | @InnerWestHemphttps://www.InnerWestHemp.com USE CODE: JAM for 15% OFF!SPECIAL GUEST: Danielle Gray | @DaniellGrayFit @TrainLikeAGymnastHOST: Travis Wong | @TheTravisWongPRODUCTION ENGINEER: Connor Simon | @Connor.SimonFOLLOW US ONLINE: https://TheJAMCast.comTWITTER: https://twitter.com/JAMovementINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/JAMovementYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/JoiningAllMovementFACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/JoiningAllMovement

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The effects gymnastics culture can have on a young athlete Becoming independent at a young age What triggered JoAnna's eating disorder and how she overcame it The red flag health issues that motivated JoAnna to change How JoAnna wants to help retired female athletes What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Have you ever had obsessive thoughts the way JoAnna explained? If you have followed through with those thoughts or had an eating disorder yourself, what were the feelings and emotions you were seeking and how can you strive for those in a healthier way? UPCOMING EVENTS: 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIE: My 20 FAVORITE Gymnastics Drills Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! Prior Guest, Kelsey Heenan's Recommended Resources: http://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu http://www.centerforbalancedliving.org http://tabithafarrar.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram JoAnna's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound & Hawaii Music by Dizaro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

Hi guys!Today I had the pleasure of chatting with gymnast and founder of the growing global movement Train Like a Gymnast, Danielle Gray . In this episode Danielle discusses her transition out of sport and how she built her business."just being comfortable with being uncomfortable is something that has been a lesson for me."We chat about;How her gymnastics career began at the age of 4 but by age 15 she was feeling burnt out she had lost the fun it.how she then went on to pursue a graduate digital marketing job after College but it left her feeling unfufilled until she realised that the magic she was helping create for her clients businesses she could be doing for herself.Where the idea for Train Like a Gymnast came from, how she has grown it into the business it today and the challenges she has overcome in the process.her up-coming Hawaii retreat and where she want to take her business next. Discover how you can make a bigger impact on the world by taking Danielle's quizWant to join her retreat find out when and where and how here www.trainlikeagymnast.com/eventsGot a question for Danielle or just want to find out more? You can find her on Instagram @DanielleGrayFit, @TrainLikeAGymnast or on her website www.trainlikeagymnast.com Follow me on Instagram or Twitter  P.S. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed the show! 

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Vera's accident earlier this year and her recovery process The best advice Vera's ever been given The mentality and secrets behind long-term fitness Applying what you learn from sports to your everyday life The importance of staying in shape as you age What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: What are the styles of movements you enjoy and can picture yourself doing 20, 30 years down the line? How can you make these a non-negotiable part of your lifestyle? UPCOMING EVENTS: 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIE: My 20 FAVORITE Gymnastics Drills Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Vera's Website Vera's Email Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound & Hawaii Music by Dizaro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The best advice Meg's ever been given Fear, doubt, fear of the unknown, and succeeding in life after sport Limiting and freeing yourself from expectations The Three C's How to be vulnerable and find opportunity Avoiding system overload and dangerous consequences of self-sabotage How to trust the universe What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: What are all of the expectations you've taken on from others as well as put on yourself? Release the expectations one by one consciously and give yourself grace. UPCOMING EVENTS: TLAG VIP Membership: (Dec 9 Start Date): Last Day To Apply for 2019! Join The Exclusive Train Like A Gymnast VIP Team For Continued Support, Progressive Drills, Professional Development, Dedicated Teammates & Accountability! 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Surround yourself with likeminded people, do the deep work to become your best self, and actually EXECUTE the strategies you learn that will transform your life to the next level. Improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Learn more about this gymnastics and personal development experience here! FREEBIE: My 20 FAVORITE Gymnastics Drills Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Meg's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound & Hawaii Music by Dizaro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The best advice Victoria's ever been given What Victoria wants her audience to walk away with after a speech Victoria's mental struggles What steps people can take to free themselves from depression, overwhelm, and dissatisfaction Aligning your blueprint with your reality Common mental health struggles all athletes face Asking for mental help just like physical help is okay and doesn't make you less of an athlete What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: What are you struggling with inside? Who is that person you know wants to help you? How can you not judge yourself for asking for help? UPCOMING EVENTS: VIP Membership: (Dec 9 Start Date): Join The Exclusive Train Like A Gymnast VIP Team For Continued Support, Progressive Drills, Professional Development, Dedicated Teammates & Accountability! 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Reduce stress to improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Treat yo'self & daydream here! FREEBIE: My 20 FAVORITE Gymnastics Drills Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Victoria's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound & Hawaii Music by Dizaro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

On Today’s episode, I speak with one of my clients I’m proud to call my friend, Dominique Barnett. Dominique recently attended our fall workshop this month and will be joining us on our Hawaiian Retreat in February 2020. This interview was originally supposed to be about her experience at our workshop, and it turned into a full blown discussion about personal development and growth. This was by far one of my most favorite episodes ever. We talk overthinking, self doubt, limiting beliefs, caring about others’ opinions, and why we care about coaching others to be their best selves. Highlights: • When you get out of your environment and what you've always known, you allow yourself to be free. • You are allowed to love yourself. • You'll never get these years back. • Sometimes when we censor our pride and happiness for fear of judgment, we end up envying others who are happy. UPCOMING EVENTS: 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Reduce stress to improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Treat yo'self & daydream here! FREEBIE: My 20 FAVORITE Gymnastics Drills Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Dominique's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound & Hawaii Music by Dizaro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

On Today’s episode, I bust through some myths and preconceived ideas about Train Like A Gymnast. I also made an IGTV video about this last week if you haven't seen it yet. Highlights: There is an application process for TLAG and we're picky about who we accept You can still train LIKE a gymnast even if you've never done gymnastics! Learn from professionals, not a 12 year old in her backyard on YouTube If you're all for a holistic approach: mind, body, spirit - TLAG is for you Everyone starts at the same level no matter if you're an adult, or a 3 year old Go to www.trainlikeagymnast.com to learn more about how you can get involved If you don't know how to do something, you just haven't learned yet, it's not that you can't You're a human, and humans can do flips and splits, therefore, you already have the potential inside you UPCOMING EVENTS: Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Invest in your personal development and learn exactly how to improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Treat yo'self & daydream here! GET YOUR FREEBIE: Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! What's in it? Everything you need: Impactful Sports & Fitness Films Books That Have Changed My Life Tools for Time Management, Gratitude, And Recovery Tips For Stress Reduction & Management FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

If you’re listening to this on the day it’s released, Happy Halloween! On Today’s episode, I speak with my friend and fellow acrobat, Leslie Muñoz. We had this conversation to help you learn more about yourself. Leslie talks about her experiences transitioning into retirement more than once, some mental blocks she had with tumbling when she was a teenager which she can now laugh about, and the best advice she’s ever been given. Her incredible character and integrity shows in this short interview and we want you to finish this episode thinking about what you need to reintroduce or make sacred in your life to keep yourself performing at your highest potential. UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn A Backflip In A Day Workshop: Connect with high-achievers to accomplish the seemingly impossible LIVE with us November 10th in Playa Vista, California? Get all the details here! 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Reduce stress to improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Treat yo'self & daydream here! GET YOUR FREEBIE: Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! What's in it? Everything you need: Impactful Sports & Fitness Films Books That Have Changed My Life Tools for Time Management, Gratitude, And Recovery Tips For Stress Reduction & Management FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

This week I'm turning things upside-down, and not just because our backflip workshop is just a couple weeks away! Because the brilliant and beautiful Dr. Lina Cook interviewed ME for this week's episode of the 10.0 Podcast! In the process, she uncovered a whole lot about how I got my start and why I created Train Like A Gymnast. *Spoiler Alert* there were some rocky times along the way. Tune in now to hear how you can learn from the struggles I faced in my gymnastics career and how you can cope if you ever experience something similar. I'm curious... have you encountered anything similar along your own journey with competitive athletics? We'd love to hear what insights you have from this episode, email us at team@trainlikeagymnast.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn A Backflip In A Day Workshop: Connect with high-achievers to accomplish the seemingly impossible LIVE with us November 10th in Playa Vista, California? Get all the details here! 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Reduce stress to improve your life and the lives of all those around you! Treat yo'self & daydream here! GET YOUR FREEBIE: Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! What's in it? Everything you need: Impactful Sports & Fitness Films Books That Have Changed My Life Tools for Time Management, Gratitude, And Recovery Tips For Stress Reduction & Management FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

[TRANSCRIPT] Accelerate Your Results By Asking For Help Today we’re going to discuss a topic that came up a lot from athletes on recent phone calls: asking for help. If you are a formerly-competitive athlete, you know this is not one of our fortes… "I got it, coach." "I can do it myself." "It's okay, I can figure it out." "Don't worry, I've got it." "No, I'm good, thanks." Maybe when you were actually competitive, you were like me as a kid and didn’t need help because you let your talent carry you until you cracked. Sometimes we’re even taught that if we ask for help, it’s a sign of weakness. I decided to rally our Train Like A Gymnast coaches to discuss this topic as well as take a peek into their own personal experiences. You’ll get to hear from our operations manager, Claire and our Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Heather. Every week, the three of us have a team huddle meeting, and last night we talked about this topic after we got the business stuff sorted away. We'd love to hear what insights you have from this episode, email us at team@trainlikeagymnast.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn A Backflip In A Day Workshop: Interested in our November 10th LIVE gymnastics workshop in Playa Vista, California? Get all the details here! 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Interested in joining us for our retreat in HAWAII in February!? Treat yo'self & daydream here! GET YOUR FREEBIE: Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! What's in it? Everything you need: Impactful Sports & Fitness Films Books That Have Changed My Life Tools for Time Management, Gratitude, And Recovery Tips For Stress Reduction & Management FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Claire's Instagram Heather's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

[TRANSCRIPT] How You Know You Need To Update Your Life's Blueprint. Today we’re going to dive into what a coaching call with me looks like with one of our VIP team members, Alexis Iglesias. You’re going to learn so much from HER call, you’re going to want one of your own! At first, on the surface, it looked like Alexis needed help with time management and finding a schedule that works for her, but after some digging, we discovered it stems from some unrealistic expectations she put on herself from an outdated blueprint. What's a blueprint you might be wondering? It's the rough plan or vision you have set for yourself. Sometimes it stays with us for years despite changes we go through in life. (Married at 24, kid at 25, making $100k by age 30, buy a house, etc) Then, when our lives don't match this blueprint, we get frustrated thinking about where we SHOULD be. But our expectations of ourselves are based on this outdated blueprint we created when we were maybe 16 or 21. There's nothing wrong with us, we simply need some updating to being fulfilled with where we are. When our blueprints are aligned with reality, we are fulfilled. Do YOU need to update your blueprint? We'd love to hear what insights you have, email us at team@trainlikeagymnast.com. UPCOMING EVENTS: Learn A Backflip In A Day Workshop: Interested in our November 10th LIVE gymnastics workshop in Playa Vista, California? Get all the details here! We'd flip for joy if we had the pleasure of meeting you next month! 2020 Hawaiian Fitness Retreat: Interested in joining us for our retreat in HAWAII in February!? Treat yo'self and daydream here! GET YOUR FREEBIE: Snag Your Must-Have Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! What's in it? Everything you need: Impactful Sports & Fitness Films Books That Have Changed My Life Tools for Time Management, Gratitude, And Recovery Tips For Stress Reduction & Management FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

[TRANSCRIPT] In today's episode, we discuss why we try to live up to other peoples' expectations and how we can live a more authentic, intentional, and fulfilled life we can call our own. Share your story! Tell me! How do YOU live your life on your own terms? We'd love to see how this episode impacted you - tag us @DanielleGrayFit and @TrainLikeAGymnast for a shoutout. Vulnerability fosters connection, so you never know who you may impact. Snag Your Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! Follow Us On Social! Train Like A Gymnast Instagram (#TrainLikeAGymnast) Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danielle helps athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

[TRANSCRIPT] In today's episode, we discuss the three things needed to train like a gymnast. 1) Mental Mastery, 2) A Northstar and 3) Community Takeaway: So I want to know... how are you mastering your mind? What is your purpose and what is the environment like surrounding you in your health and fitness? Snag Your Athlete Success Kit By Leaving Us A Review! If you’ve loved everything in this episode or have any takeaways, be sure to leave a review. As a thank you, I’d like to send you our Athlete Success Kit. I’ve included everything in this guide that helps me stay successful and productive personally and professionally. If you want your copy, just leave us a review and send us a screenshot to team@trainlikeagymnast.com and we’ll shoot it over to you! Follow Us On Social! Train Like A Gymnast Instagram Train Like A Gymnast Website Danielle's Instagram Danielle helps former athletes regain confidence in their identities so they can show up as their best self in all areas. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning, mental repatterining, and emotional discovery. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can continue to deliver the best free content possible here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast Intro/Outtro Music: Creative Minds from Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

On Episode #41 of the Business & BS Podcast, we sit down with the creator of Train Like A Gymnast, Danielle Gray. We talk starting a biz, how to market a biz, Facebook marketing, taking control of your brand outside of social and a whole lot more. We hope you enjoy! Ready to Start Your OWN Biz? Let's do it together! Go to www.BizLaunchAcademy.co for more info on our step by step program. Also we want you to try our coffee. Use code "BS" at Ourcitycoffee.com to get 15% off. Every bag sold helps feed a kid in LA. Instagram & Facebook: Instagram.com/daniellegrayfit Instagram.com/businessandbs Instagram.com/ourcitycoffee Instagram.com/pwcurran Instagram.com/tccurran --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/business-and-bs-podcast/support

In today's episode and season finale, we discuss the following: How Alicia trains now that she's not competitive to keep your health & fitness in check What Alicia tells herself when she doesn't feel like working out The biggest differences between training for the Olympics and training as a busy mom What gymnastics taught her and the lessons she will pass to her children Why learning basics and the fundamentals of gymnastics are so important Why is it important for people to have a purpose when working out Alicia's advice to people who want to have a sense of purpose as an athlete again Alicia's definition of what it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Are you intimidated by the big picture, your overall goals? What's something you want to learn in gymnastics or life in general and what are all of the progressions you can do to get there? Get in Touch with Alicia! Alicia's Instagram Alicia's Twitter The Gympire Instagram Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. Support our podcast so we can come back for Season 2 here: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The benefits of intermittent fasting and why you should How can busy people commit to Intermittent Fasting when their schedule is inconsistent or they work long hours If there is anyone who should NOT do IF and better alternatives for them How nutrition and mood swings/emotions are correlated Overcoming panic attacks How Autumn's mental state changed when her nutrition changed Autumn's advice to people who want to get fit or feel like their best selves again Autumn's definition of what it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: How have you noticed your moods affected by your diet? When do you feel your best? How can you learn to make that more consistent? RSVP TO OUR FREE "SWEAT & DE-STRESS" CLASS AT LORNA JANE MANHATTAN BEACH SAT. 6/22 at 8AM Get in Touch with Autumn! Autumn's Website Autumn's Instagram Autumn's YouTube Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: The biggest things that hold back athletes or parents of athletes who want to succeed What made Rebecca decide to focus on fear and anxiety in her business How fear and confidence are opposites How shame enters her conversations with athletes The biggest mistakes athletes make when setting goals for themselves How people can take the first step to feel like themselves again What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: What have you learned from your biggest failures? How have failures made you greater? Get in Touch with Rebecca! Complete Performance Coaching Perform Happy MY Episode on The Perform Happy Podcast! Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: What sports Morgan played and how that shaped her into the person she is today Morgan's athletic goals Why it is so important for others to train with purpose to reach their goals How Morgan found balance with your nutrition and fitness in general Our response to when you say, “I can’t do gymnastics or calisthenics because I’m not strong enough, flexible enough, etc.” How social media impacts our mood and how we interact with others Morgan's advice to people who want to get fit or feel like themselves again Morgan's definition of what it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Do you follow accounts you think will "inspire" you but only make you feel terrible about yourself? How do you feel before and after scrolling on social media for 10 minutes to an hour? How could this affect your mental health long term? Get in Touch with Morgan! Morgan's Instagram Morgan's Website Morgan's Email Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: What being an athlete taught Tamara Why it is important for you to learn the basic concepts and foundations of gymnastics training How you can keep motivation and the fire inside alive The #1 setback Tamara sees with young athletes and advice for them to enhance their performance How to lift yourself up when you aren't motivated Advice for you if you want to have a sense of purpose and be healthy again Tamara's definition of what it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Are you feeling the weight of the "backpack"? Write a list of all the things you value that come before you. Then write how your life would change if you put yourself first in order to give to others. Get in Touch with Tamara! Tamara's Instagram Tamara's Facebook Younique Fitness Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential and enjoy staying fit through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Lisa's dance background and how she got into pole in her 40s How Lisa went from an unknowing teen dancer to an educated adult athlete The role nutrition plays for us as we get older How her athletic background made her a more patient parent How warm up and active flexibility training helps with injury prevention and recovery Lisa's advice to people who want to have a sense of enjoyment through fitness? What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: What has been your journey with regards to your nutrition from when you were a kid to now? Improvements? Regressions? Get in Touch with Lisa! Lisa's Instagram lisaannvisco@yahoo.com Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: How Kelsey's athletic background in basketball shaped her as a person Why it is important for others to train intentionally and with purpose How Kelsey struggled with anorexia and exercise bulimia and found help Kelsey's powerful dream she had that set her free forever Kelsey's favorite way to train and what gives her gratitude and fulfillment Kelsey's advice to people who want to enjoy working out, have purpose, and find balance What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Have you ever experienced any type of eating disorder? How did you get help? If not, have you experienced perfectionism? If so, what are the consequences of paralysis by analysis? Kelsey's Recommended Resources: http://eatingdisorders.ucsd.edu http://www.centerforbalancedliving.org http://tabithafarrar.com Get in Touch with Kelsey! Kelsey's Instagram HIIT Burn's Instagram HIIT Max's Instagram HIIT Burn's Facebook HIIT Max's Facebook HIIT Burn's YouTube Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: How Jessica's background in gymnastics affected her as a person Motivation to keep training and do gymnastics in public How Jessica handles lulls, frustrating training days, and exhaustion Jessica's advice to women who want to be able to do incredible things but think they can’t What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: What triggers you into a lull or frustrated state? How can you recognize it and pull yourself out? Get in Touch with Jessica! Instagram Facebook Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Peng's 6th NCAA Season How to learn and grow from injuries Gratitude Mindset changes over time How her identity affects her decisions in life Advice to women who want to have a sense of purpose as an athlete again What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Write down 3 things you are grateful for in this past week. What could you be grateful for? Get in Touch with Peng! Instagram YouTube Facebook Danielle coaches women to recognize how their beliefs hold them back from doing incredible things. She helps unlock their full potential through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Maintaining your identity as an athlete over the years after retirement Lessons learned from gymnastics worth passing on Gratitude for career highlights How to get into a peak performance state before competition How women get back in touch with their inner athletes & find purpose again Takeaway: Create your pre-workout or performance ritual and commit to it before each practice or competition. Get in Touch with Chellsie! Instagram Twitter Danielle coaches women to believe they are capable of amazing things they never knew were possible through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Life post-gymnastics How to keep gymnastics fun and enjoyable without it feeling like a chore The mental and physical traits needed to be an athlete How women can get back in touch with their inner athletes What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Commit to finding 1 way to make training more fun for you and see how it affects your mood towards working out. Get in Touch with Sophina! Instagram Facebook YouTube Danielle coaches women to believe they are capable of amazing things they didn't know were possible through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

In today's episode, we discuss the following: Our stories about retiring from gymnastics Identity shift and finding purpose after retiring How Jen got back into fitness What it means mentally and physically to be an athlete Advice how others can feel like an athlete again What it means to train like a gymnast Takeaway: Commit to 1 thing today that you're going to do for yourself and celebrate it when you do it. Get in Touch with Jen! Instagram Website Facebook YouTube Danielle coaches women to believe they are capable of amazing things they didn't know were possible through gymnastics-based conditioning. See if you have what it takes to Train Like A Gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/trainlikeagymnast/support

Train like a committed gymnast or stop crying when you get cut or miss that wide open goal.  Become great through hard work, sacrifice, time & more time dedicated to improving technique.....like a high level gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachcameron/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachcameron/support

Train like a committed gymnast or stop crying when you get cut or miss that wide open goal.  Become great through hard work, sacrifice, time & more time dedicated to improving technique.....like a high level gymnast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachcameron/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachcameron/support

Gymnast, champion cheerleader and stand up comic, Christine Meehan tells Michael and Robyn about what it takes to be a gymnast. Follow @BuckleyBodyGuru @RobynSchall and @StandUpNYLabs Go to www.StandUpNY.com to see who's performing live at Stand Up NY. Visit www.StandUpNYLabs.com to listen to all our other great podcasts.