In this episode, I share another Christmas memory, this one of the first time I went skate skiing in the beautiful winter wonderland village of Seefeld in the Austrian Alps. If you've never heard of skate skiing...here is the main thing you need to know - it's harder than it looks!!

It's finally here!! The #365FirstsChallenge App. On this week's episode I discuss what's been the source of my stress for the last few months. It was a huge learning curve and difficult process but the initial version is available for download!

Tis' the Season! In this week's episode I share my experiences of my first Christmas in Germany, which included going to my first Christmas Market, and finding myself in Rome for the first time

In this week's episode I discuss shared first times, to include the special privilege I has of taking my 89 years old neighbor out for her first sushi.

In this week's episode I share two first times, that are too often linked together, but are very different from each other. I share my experience of my first time performing a stand-up routine at an open mic-night and how I prepared for it. And I also share what the experience of my first improv class was like and why I think everyone can benefit from taking an improv class.

Ever wondered what's really going on in your gut/stomach and digestive system?!? Whether or not you're eating the best food to maximize your health, well being and increase the longevity of your life? I had all those questions so I went ahead and purchased a gut microbiome test. In this week's episode, I share the process and the results.

In Episode 8 of the #365Firsts Podcast I share with you the toughest and hardest first in my life to actually get to experience. I couldn't believe how impossible it became to get to do -- when I thought it was something simple. You'll have to listen to the show to find out what it was.

This story also highlights how timing matters, why you should never give up, and that all things are possible.

Let me start with an apology for taking so long to record a new episode

On May 26, 2012 I stepped on stage for the first time, accomplishing a life's dream, and gaining the title of "Louisiana's First Women's Physique Winner" after what was an extremely long and tough journey. In this episode, I tell you the story of what first got me in the gym at age 16 and how I finally got on stage at age 34 to compete in my first Bodybuilding Show.

The one thing to impact, change, and improve my life in the most significant and incredible ways was getting my first mountain bike. In this episode I discuss how I came about getting my first mountain bike and all the ways it open up my world and lead me to amazing adventures.