Rise Resolute Podcast

Connect and Rise with Kirsten Alexis, Adventure Athlete, Content Creator, Drone Pilot, Sky Diver, and High Altitude Mountain Climber as she describes her journey of coming back from a serious back surgery to treat scoliosis at the age of 12. Kirsten powerfully describes coming to terms with her worries that she wasn’t enough and realizing that challenges are often largely mental. She suggests shifting your focus and tells us it’s okay to be afraid, but that you can do it anyway. Each adventure in life and in sports is different. Kirsten decided she was done wasting time. She will help you believe: there truly is nothing you can’t do. 

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Connect and Rise with Mandana, former dancer who suffered an injury which prevented her from returning to dance but has not stopped her from living a life focused on positivity and growth. Mandala shares her powerful insight on how valuable it can be to stop for a moment to sit with your emotions before being reactive so that you can make the best decision on how to move forward. She talks about listening to your own voice amidst all of the noise (especially when the going gets tough) and shows us that reinventing yourself after injury can actually result in a more positive you, better equipped to lift others along your journey. When we are able to ultimately rise AND also lift up our fellow women, we have definitely succeeded. 

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Connect and Rise with Lisa Herrington, Founder and Co-Owner of Fit House Davis, group fitness instructor, runner, mom, and wife. Lisa tells us about the power of integrating your passion into what you do in life and also shares her powerful insight on grief and her journey through the loss of a child.  She helps us understand the value of owning your grief and then deciding how to move forward. She discusses building our "emotional toolbox" by recognizing the things that bring us joy, in order to use them as tools on our worst days. This is applicable not only to the grief journey but also to any struggle we face in life. Lisa also inspires us all with her decision to live in the light and the positive.  She shares that we all have a choice to take the things that happen to us and do something good with them. Lisa powerfully embodies how one person can draw on the athlete mentality to become not just a "Warrior Athlete" but a "Warrior Human." Prepare to be elevated with her inspiring story of how we can all gain more of ourselves even when faced with the most difficult situations imaginable.  Life is for living.  Go get your joy.

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Connect and Rise with Jess, Fitness Enthusiast, single mom, and former Figure Skater, as she describes her journey of learning to never give up on a dream despite the time it may take to accomplish it.  Jess shares her personal story of hitting rock bottom with her weight and her health and deciding that she was the only one who could change her life.  She was told that she couldn't, which only fueled her desire to get healthy.  Jess tells us that even if you feel alone, you aren't and that bad times don't last forever.  For all of those out there struggling with their own health or even some other difficulty in life, she says, "I was there.  I was in your shoes.  I know that it gets really hard some days, but you've got to keep going." Don't let even the most extravagant tragedy get the best of you.  Whatever you're facing, whatever you need to accomplish, it can be done.

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Connect and Rise on our second episode with the amazing Robin Smith, competitive mid-distance runner, mom, and wife.  Robin returns to tell us more about her journey and the conversion of thought needed to break through your own barriers or those that may be placed on you by others.  She describes some of her most difficult challenges in life (including being in an abusive relationship) and how she was able to find her way out.  She is strong, brave, and a leader for all of us, especially if we are facing a struggle that may seem insurmountable.  Robin says, "If I can do it, so can you." Robin also remembers her sister as she faces the first anniversary of her passing and we pause to reflect on how short and precious life is. The time is now, friends. Don't miss this episode.

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Connect and Rise with Lisa, runner, banker, wife, and mother as she shares her insight on making the decision to commit to health and wellness. Lisa describes making that commitment in her own life and the progress that followed. She will inspire you with her story of learning to choose happiness along the way. Through life’s challenges (career, motherhood, family, etc.) meeting your goals may not always look the way you envisioned it, but be flexible. It’s never too late. And when the going gets tough, remember that “you can do hard things.” Don’t give up. Stay positive. True success is enjoying the journey.

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Connect and Rise with Aasha Marler, Elite Long/Triple Jumper and Olympic hopeful as she shares her journey and how the philosophy of expecting something great instead of wishing for something good has shaped her. Every good story isn’t about only the struggle, but how you overcome it. Ask yourself: what does the pursuit of the 1% mean for you and how can you get there without being too hard on yourself?Aasha shares her perspective and how she has continued to persevere through struggle and loss, with her eyes set on the 2020 Olympic Games. Aasha will remind you to keep going. You’ve got this.

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Connect and Rise with Kerri Gallagher, Head Cross Country Coach at Manhattan College and former competitive runner. Kerri shares her journey, including how her competitive running career changed course due to an unexpected medical issue. Kerri talks about holding dreams a bit loosely so that you can be at peace when things don’t go as planned and believe that something better, more beautiful, and more impactful  is in store. Kerri will inspire you to let go and trust in your own life. Don’t miss this episode! 

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Connect and Rise with Holly Speers, Team Canada Softball Player who has qualified for the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo. Holly will inspire you with her insight on navigating depression and anxiety. She sends a powerful message to us all: we are not alone. She also discusses the importance of believing in yourself and making happiness a priority. Holly encourages everyone to remember that no matter what you are going through, “you will be okay and you are okay.” Find out how to reach out to Holly if you find yourself in a similar struggle. Don’t miss this episode! 

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Connect and Rise with Chantal Rose-Denman, ultrarunner, mother of four, wife, and cancer survivor.  In this amazing first episode of our second season, Chantal shares her very personal story of being diagnosed with a high-grade surface osteosarcoma.  Shockingly, her osteosarcoma was found in her leg when it began to impact her running.  Doctors at Duke University acted quickly to save Chantal's leg and her life, though she did end up having most of her femur and knee joint replaced with a prostheses. Chantal will inspire you with her insight on learning how to dig deep and keep going even when you want to quit.  She gives powerful advice and hope to anyone going through a life-threatening diagnosis.  Those of us who have not been tested in such can also apply her wisdom to our everyday lives.  Chantal's perspective will shine a light into your life and could quite possibly be the source of inspiration you need to keep fighting whatever battle lies before you, be it big or small.  She will remind each of us: "If you can't run, then walk, if you can't walk then crawl... but whatever you do, just keep moving forward."   

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