Hey Preslie Podcast

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  • #66: Boundary Setting as an Act of Love with Lindsey Locke

    I'm thrilled to welcome Lindsey Locke (@lindseytaylorlocke) to the show! She's the host of the Get Psyched podcast, an associate therapist, a CrossFit coach and a guiding light of wisdom when it comes to mindfulness, working through trauma and becoming better versions of ourselves.

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • How fitness can help someone work through trauma
    • What to be cautious of when consuming mental health content on social media
    • An intro to 'parts work'
    • How to find a therapist you click with
    • Why you should implement 'habit stacking' in your life
    • Reframing boundaries as an act of love, versus an attempt to keep someone out
    • What to do if you get a mental health diagnosis you don't agree with or are curious about
    • and more! 

    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Morning Chalk Up article: 14 Women Making Waves in CrossFit 
    • Get Psyched podcast with Lindsey Locke (Apple/Spotify)
    • IFS (Internal Family Systems)
    • Brain spotting (as a therapy technique) 
    • Disney Pixar's movie Inside Out
    • Psychology Today
    • BetterHelp / Talkspace
    • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie. Thank you, and be well!

    CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, LLC.

    52 min
  • #65: Motivation, Mindset and Body Image with Bethany Shadburne

    In this conversation with 5x CrossFit Games athlete Bethany Shadburne (@bethanycf), we talk about a lot more than the sport of CrossFit. She's big into personal development and working on her mindset and we dive into that, among other things, in this episode. It's a good one! 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • How to separate your identity from what you do for work, as an athlete, etc. 
    • Bethany's thoughts on young women coming up in the sport 
    • How she works through body image issues and struggling to not over-train 
    • What motivates her to complete and how her motivation/fuel has changed over time 
    • Things that have helped her and her fiancé throughout their long distance relationship
    • The power of self-talk and positive affirmations 
    • and more! 

    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Underdog Athletics
    • Morning Chalk Up
    • #crocsfit movement on Instagram

    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie

    CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, LLC.

    45 min
  • #64: Do the Next Right Thing with Matt O'Keefe

    Matt O'Keefe (@okeefmr) is the CEO of HWPO Training (Hard Work Pays Off). He's also the former president of Loud and Live Sports, an agent to some of the greatest athletes, and the right-hand man to 5x Fittest Man on Earth, Mat Fraser (@mathewfras). It's truly an honor to have him on the podcast! 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • What led Matt to start CrossFit himself and get involved in the community
    • If everyone at the top of the sport is working hard, what is the actual differentiator between the best and the rest? 
    • What informs Matt's leadership style, particularly for managing large teams 
    • The vision for HWPO Training and the new app
    • How Matt views career changes and leaning into a role that's never been more aligned
    • How he's balancing running a start-up, being a dad, getting his own workouts in, and everything else in between 
    • His personal mantra, what fills up his cup, and what he'd be doing if he weren't in the CrossFit space
    • and more! 

    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • HWPO Training: Instagram / Website
    • Tough Mudder
    • WHOOP

    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie

    CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, LLC.

    1 hr
  • #63: Don't Strive for Balance, Focus on Fulfillment with Claire Bradley

    This casual conversation with my dear friend Claire Bradley (@focus_on_fulfillment) was such a blast! 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • How to be productive and not just busy 
    • Building self-confidence through daily actions 
    • The importance of coming back to your "why"
    • The power of removing your ego from your friendships 
    • Rethinking striving for balance 
    • What it means to pursue a fulfilled life
    • and more! 

    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Claire's website: focusonfulfillment.net 
    • Tim Ferriss
    • Brian Ondrako's podcast: Just Get Started
    • Rachel Hollis
    • The Holistic Psychologist 

    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie

    1 hr 2 min
  • #62: Quads, Cookies and CrossFit with Kyra Milligan

    CrossFit athlete and cookie connoisseur Kyra Milligan (@quads.like.kyra) recently moved to Las Vegas to take her athlete career to the next level.

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • How she made the move from a casual CrossFitter to competitive athlete 
    • Shifting the mindset around body image to aid performance 
    • Why cookies are the key to her success 
    • and more! 

    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Underdog Athletics

    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie

    CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, LLC.

    38 min
  • #61: An Inclusive and Fun Approach to Exercise with Two Toned Training

    Shaina and Leah Douty are sisters, training powerhouses, podcast hosts, and the founders of Two Toned Training (@twotonedtraining).  Through their bootcamp style virtual and in-person classes, they look to bring inclusivity, energy, and excitement to what can sometimes be an intimidating atmosphere.

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • How they bootstrapped a fitness business during quarantine 
    • Practical ways to approach nutrition and how to find what works for you
    • A BIG announcement on what they're working on next
    • and more! 


    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Two Toned Training website
    • Wodapalooza
    • Heroes Fitness in Boston
    • Don't Tone Alone podcast
    • Class Pass
    • Try WHOOP
    • Try beam (CBD-enhanced sleep aid) 


    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie

    54 min
  • #60: Confidence and Femininity with Boudoir Photographer Taylor Prinsen

    Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! As a little bonus episode on this fine holiday, I've invited Taylor Prinsen (@taylorprinsenphotography) to the show. Taylor creates a space where women come curious and leave feeling empowered and as an Austin-based photographer (specializing in boudoir, branding, and couples destination), she has used her own experience finding confidence to help others step into their power. 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • Ways to practice self-love that you may not have thought of before
    • Boudoir shoots 101 (who it's for + what to expect)
    • Some behind the scenes of being a solo entrepreneur in the creative space 


    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Tim Ferriss
    • Taylor Prinsen's website
    • The Phoenix
    • Kawi CrossFit


    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    Support the show! Order Thorne supplements here: www.thorne.com/u/HeyPreslie

    1 hr 12 min
  • #59: Slowing Down In and Out of the Yoga Studio with Brian Thomas

    Brian Thomas (@the.unlikelyyogi) is a part of the USAF, a yoga teacher, and the founder of Baptiste Power Yoga Phoenix (@baptistepoweryogaphoenix). 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • How Brian went from thinking "guys like me don't do yoga" to owning a yoga studio
    • Ways to practically slow down amidst the chaos of everyday life 
    • Tips for starting yoga or any mindfulness practice


    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Baptiste Yoga Power Phoenix website
    • Baptiste Yoga website
    • Mindful Self Compassion


    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well! 

    44 min
  • #58: The Value of Doing Hard Things with Nicole Benedetti-Kress

    Nicole Benedetti-Kress (@nicolebenedettikress) joins the podcast for a conversation about a popular topic: choosing to do 'hard things'. Nicole is a writer, creative and professional who intentionally chooses self-development and spiritual growth practices as a way of life. She'll be a regular on the podcast in this series that we call "A Little Uncomfortable" (this is installment no. 1), where every so often we'll candidly dive into a topic that encourages us to think bigger and challenge each other in a casual environment. 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • Why we intentionally seek out challenging opportunities
    • Examples of ways, big and small, that we incorporate choosing growth in our lives 
    • Key things you can keep in mind as you take on hard things in your life 


    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • The Ed Mylett Show: linked here
    • Re|Connect in Mesa, AZ 


    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well! 

    36 min
  • #57: Healthy Eating and Fueling Your Goals with Alex Maclin

    Alex Maclin (@alexqmaclin) is a nutrition coach and has been in the fitness space for almost a decade. 

    In this conversation we discuss:

    • What to do first when it comes to your goals for the new year
    • Mindset shifts that help his clients be successful (and can help you, too!)
    • How to approach meal prepping that makes it less stressful
    • and more!


    I would love to hear what you think of this episode — let me know on Instagram @heypreslie. Enjoy!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Alex's website: alexmaclin.com
    • Ramit Sethi's book I Will Teach You to be Rich on Amazon


    Please consider leaving a rating + review in your podcast app or sending this episode to a friend. Your feedback and support help get this show out to more people. :) Thank you, and be well!

    58 min

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Join Preslie Hirsch for bi-weekly inspiring conversations on a variety of topics to enhance your human experience. With an emphasis on practical tips and strategies, this podcast will help you…