The conversation covers the transition to Indiana, the challenges of balancing work and training, preparation for upcoming competitions, and the impact of training frequency and intentionality on performance and well-being. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing training and life, the social sacrifices made for training, the preparation for competition, and the anticipation of the Arnold competition. It also emphasizes the importance of embracing uncomfortable situations and the growth that comes from pushing oneself beyond comfort zones.

The conversation covers the introduction of a new co-host, the transition from lacrosse to weightlifting, the impact of COVID on training and progress, and the experience of competing internationally for Puerto Rico. The conversation delves into Casey's journey to Puerto Rico, her experiences competing internationally, and the challenges she faced in weightlifting. It explores the mental aspect of competing, embracing nervousness, transitioning from team sports, and celebrating individuality. Casey reflects on her best and worst weightlifting memories, and shares personal insights through rapid-fire questions.

Takeaways

• Transition from lacrosse to weightlifting
• Impact of COVID on training and progress
• Competing internationally for Puerto Rico Mentality and Competing
• Embracing Nervousness
• Balancing Training and Competition
• Reflecting on Best and Worst Memories

Chapters

• 00:00 Competing Internationally for Puerto Rico
• 34:28 Mentality and Competition Challenges
• 42:34 Embracing Individuality and Celebrating Wins
• 52:30 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

Today's episode I got the chance to interview my friend and teammate Nathan Gozaga. He recently competed at the Virus Weightlifting Series 1 at the Arnold Classic convention and won the University Championship category!

Annie Gough is a 55kg Lifter going to switch to 53kg when the new weight classes change. She's only been lifting for about a year and half and already qualify for nationals twice! She's got some big goals coming up so tune in and hear what she has to say!

New update on my life as well as perspective on everything. Recap of 2024 and whats in store for 2025

Riley Breske is a 67kg Weightlifter who has represented Team USA. We talk about burnout, breaks, doing other sports like BJJ and how hardcore brought him to weightlifting and also how we met as well. Hope you guys enjoy you weightlifters and people who listen to rad music!

Hey guys, thank you for tuning in. it's been a really long time but this is an update on the podcast moving forward, as well as an update on my life. This one is super personal and I hope you enjoy it.

Today's episode I get to talk to my friend JJ Williams he is a 89/96kg weightlifter who just got done competing at the AO finals in Wilmington NC where he shocked his competitors with a huge 151kg snatch that earned him a silver medal. He is only 22 years old and have been weightlifting for only 3 years he is the future of this sport. Tune in to this awesome pod he is an awesome person with such positive energy!