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This weeks guest is Kevin Forik co owner of CrossFit T1. From offering free CrossFit classes to those clawing their way back from addiction, to the personal tales of our own nutritional awakenings, this episode is a rollercoaster through the landscape of health and the human spirit.

Kevin and I swap stories of our educational and career escapades, the tough decision to step away from the classroom, and how the lessons learned there are infused into our current mission: to forge meaningful connections and foster a thriving community within our CrossFit tribe.

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This week we have Amy Broccoli returning to the show to tell us more about her journey through sobriety. Amy has used the power of the CrossFit community to help her stay great full and strong on her hardest days. Embark with me on an intimate exploration of CrossFit's role in personal transformation, where grit meets grace and sobriety clears the path to strength. 

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Jenna and Richard from CrossFit Hershey are back on to review the CrossFit open and Quarterfinals! 

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This week we have Maddie Shockley, CSCS on the show to talk all things strength training! We get into the beginnings of her competitive spirit, early days in the weight room , finding her passion and going out on her own to launch the Vault Group! 


Transitioning from an athlete to a coach wasn't just about swapping a jersey for a whistle; it was about digging deeper into the essence of fitness and the human body. Join Maddie and I as I reminisce about her formative years under the tutelage  weightlifting coach Barry, her collegiate struggles, and the entrepreneurial leap into fitness coaching that ultimately shaped her philosophy. 

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When the seasons shift, our hearts and minds often follow suit. That's exactly what Melanie and I wrestle with as she returns to share the personal ebbs and flows of coping with seasonal affective disorder and the ubiquitous post-holiday slump. But it's not all about the lows; we celebrate her bold leap into founding Pulling Threads Therapy, a space where Melanie pours her expertise into healing.
Venturing into the personal trenches of the therapy business, Melanie doesn't hold back on the formidable challenges of transitioning from group practice to solo proprietorship. She lays bare the realities of self-management, from the grit of grappling with backend tasks to the guilt that shadows taking time off. Our conversation bravely confronts the necessity of therapists seeking therapy for themselves and maintaining a delicate equilibrium amidst the relentless tide of current events and the all-consuming world of social media.

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Eamon, a seasoned CrossFit athlete and Navy veteran, shares his transformative journey from smoking sailor to CrossFit connoisseur, highlighting how the sport's communal roots and competitive edge carved a path for his top percentile aspirations. We also shed light on the evolution of fitness tracking and judging standards. 

Venturing into the business arena, we recount the challenges and triumphs of running a CrossFit affiliate, drawing from the dark days of the pandemic where the grit of our community shone brightest. 

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to transform from a physics teacher into a CrossFit gym owner and coach? John Warnick, the powerhouse behind Iron Cross Athletics and CrossFit Phoenixville, joins us on our latest episode to share his extraordinary tale. 

The world of competitive fitness is ever-changing, and John Warnick has witnessed its evolution firsthand. He takes us through a journey of the CrossFit Open's growth. We also get an intimate look at the choices that led John from the classroom to the gym floor, where the principles of constant improvement and dedication have become his guiding stars. His approach to coaching is both an art and a science, where structure, clarity, and ongoing education are as critical to success as the weights lifted and the records broken.

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This weeks guest is Selena Swanger former collegiate gymnast and now CrossFit athlete.

We dive into her finding CrossFit which turned into her pursuing that as her next sport after graduating and ending her gymnastics career. In that convo we tackle everything from competing against yourself and not tying your goals into external things to ways to overcome fears in training.

Then we dive into talk of the upcoming CrossFit season changes , guesses for the open and favorite past open workouts! 

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This week I’m joined by coach Andrew Reimon. Andrew is the owner of Kratos Performance in Lyndhurst New Jersey. From the brink of walking away from CrossFit Al together  2017 to the thrill of opening his own gym, his tale is a testament to the power of persistence,  and the strategic cultivation of a thriving fitness hub. 

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When setbacks line your path and mountains loom ahead, it's the champions like Gena Hartwick who remind us of the power of resilience and a competitive heart. On our latest episode, Gena takes us through her awe-inspiring transformation from a dedicated CrossFit athlete to a world-record-holding powerlifter. Tune in to hear how she conquered adversity, from embracing a new athletic discipline to triumphing over spinal fusion surgery, all while setting the bar sky-high in her age and weight class.