2021 was a year of growth, ups and downs, and of course great interviews for the podcast. This week, I'm recapping some of the lessons I learned, books I enjoyed, and the top 5 episodes of the year! Hope you enjoy!

Kelly Clark is a CrossFit competitor and Level 3 Coach. She has competed on teams and as an individual at various competitions around the world since 2012.

In 2021, Kelly surprised herself and the CrossFit community by finishing 10th at the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. Ultimately falling short of the goal of making it to the games, we talked about how Kelly walked away from the season accomplishing more than she ever could have thought.

We also dove into Kelly’s role as a coach, what a competition weekend looks like, up and down-regulation, and so much more.


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For episode 150, we're back with a solocast. I recently started jiu-jitsu and have already learned so much on/off the mat. It's been a fun experience being a complete beginner at something. I go into some key takeaways I have, like accepting where you're at, letting go of ego, and to never judge someone based off appearance.

I also go into detail about the latest social media fast I took and why it's important to reset, especially when you're always tuned in. Hope you enjoy!

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Josh Ugalde is an amateur MMA fighter and former collegiate wrestler.

On the episode, Josh got into his journey into MMA, flow states, mindset going into a fight, and much more.

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Justin Romaire is the founder of Consistency Breeds Growth and Foster Fit. He works with clients ranging from everyday CrossFitters, Games athletes, MMA fighters, and more to create sustainable nutrition habits and help them perform at their best.

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Jessica Weesner is the owner of Power Branding. She works with CrossFit athletes to optimize their social media to grow a brand inside and outside of their sport.

On the episode, Jessica gives us some insight on what a competition weekend looks like with her high level CrossFit athletes. She loves to capture moments that the fans don’t get to see like warm-ups, meals between events, and everyday life.

We also got into social media for the Average Joe. She gives us some great tips on using Instagram in the most positive way possible. Sometimes little things like leaving a positive comment can make someone’s day.

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Brittany Rucker is the head coach and owner of Bexar Barbell. 

In May of 2020, Brittany started Bexar Barbell after leaving her previous gym. She has built a team of over 170 athletes ranging from complete beginners to international-level lifters.

Weightlifting is the avenue, but the message she’s bringing is much more than technique or PRs.

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Instead of hosting this week's episode, I'm the one getting interviewed. If you were ever curious about what got me into living a healthier lifestyle, my goals in weightlifting, or why I am the way I am, this is the episode to listen to.

Hope you enjoy!

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KC Storley is a nationally competitive weightlifter and the owner of Thriving On, a 1-1 Nutrition Coaching business. She works with clients ranging from shift workers, athletes, and everyday people looking to improve their nutrition and lifestyle habits.

On the episode, we dove deep into KC's struggles with food and alcohol growing up, the moment when everything changed for her, her process to take clients from surviving to thriving, and so much more.

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Sean Fantuzzi is a personal trainer at Lifetime. He formerly worked as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of North Dakota, Loyola, St. Francis, and Penn State.

On the episode, Sean breaks down his career as a strength coach, how the way he trains athletes has shifted, why you should train barefoot, and so much more.

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