Rise Resolute Podcast

Connect and Rise with Rebeka Stowe, athlete & coach, 8 time USA Track and Field championship qualifier, certified level 2 coach for the USATF, and CSCS. She is currently one of the first female coaches in the athletic department at the 400-year-old Collegiate School, an all-boys private school on the Upper West side of Manhattan and also works with Nike running in NYC in addition to working with Run with the Lab (online coaching using VdotO2). Rebeka is not only a total bad ass in her field, but also a humble and amazingly inspirational person. This interview is FULL of incredible insight including the value of pursuing both your career (be it athletics or not) and your LIFE with rigor, valuing the people who are meaningful in different seasons of you life, realizing that in vulnerability is power and to constantly develop your mental skills toolbox, and remembering that you “can.” You can handle anything. In moments of struggle, pull on all of your positive training and remember: “I’m a warrior. I can do this.” You’re stronger than you think. 

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Connect and Rise with the phenomenal Dotsie Bausch, Vegan Olympian and founder of the nonprofit Switch4Good whose professional cycling career included a medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, eight US national championships, two Pan American gold medals and a world record. Dotsie shares her amazing journey through struggle, eventually making her way to the Olympic podium at almost 40-years-old. Be inspired as Dotsie shares that her whole life has been a story of not quitting. She encourages each one of us to keep fighting even though “you are going to lose way more than you’re ever going to win.” She tells us that resiliency is a powerful tool that can be learned and practiced. Each hardship is shaping you, friends. Find motivation in knowing that you can apply the (often difficult) lessons you are learning now in the pursuit of your own “ah-ha” moment when the world shifts and your life’s work aligns with your passion. 

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This episode we are changing it up a bit to bring you encouragement and love during this busy (and sometimes overwhelming) time of year. Connect and Rise with Sara Kornokovich, Cindi Havert, Autumn Schubmehl, Lisa Kovacevic, and Kristen Lang. Each brings a different perspective, but the same message this holiday season: you’ve got this! You will be inspired to embrace the joy of the season by holding close those who really matter, letting go of perfection, and caring for yourself and others. Our wish for you is peace amidst the crazy and a moment of pause to be present in your day; it will only come once. Happy Holidays with love. 

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Connect and Rise with Katie Vanarendonk, Doctor of Physical Therapy, triathlete, Health and Wellness Coach, wife, and mother as she shares her journey of making it through unknown obstacles without a course map to prepare. You will be inspired to choose courage whenever possible and to stay focused on what you want more over what you might want in any given moment. Katie will make you laugh as she describes she her early years and knowing “just enough not to be terrified.” Katie also discusses the importance of community and connectedness. Serving others is so important on this wild journey of life.  Just keep showing up for yourself and for those in your life, friends. When you commit to continually being present, at unexpected moments, you’ll find the courage you may not have known you had. 

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Connect and Rise with Sarah Canney, Founder and Host of @riserunretreat, Top 10 World Snow Shoe Running Champ, wife, and mother as she shares her powerful journey of perseverance. Sarah shares the power of asking yourself who you are and who you want to be when faced with seemingly insurmountable struggles. Her journey through anorexia and bulimia will uplift and inspire you. Sarah is an advocate for self belief and hope. Her message will propel you to lift your own sail and relentlessly seek the destiny that awaits. 

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Connect and Rise with Morgan Putbrese, Crossroads Adaptive Coach, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, athlete, and student as she shares her journey through Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome. Be inspired by Morgan's powerful insight into the value of self acceptance and restarting when needed. Morgan discusses how athletics has changed her life and the beauty of rebuilding after each set back (which often comes in the form of another surgery for her condition).  She encourages listeners both to stay grateful, humble, and hungry, while also asking yourself what you can give the world.  Don't miss this powerful episode.

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Connect and Rise with Elizabeth Tretter, Patent Prosecutor, runner, Group Fitness Instructor with Equinox Gyms in NYC, and mom of three as she describes her journey, including moving from Ukraine to the United States when she was 17-years-old, conquering her fears and barriers while pursuing her dreams, and pushing herself through marathon training. Elizabeth describes how it may often be difficult to see the opportunities that lie within life's difficult times and the layers of strength we build as we press on through challenges.  There are so many awesome take-aways in this interview, including the value of struggles which require you to step up your game, remembering to be gentle with yourself, and most poignantly, setting an example of strength for your children.  Don't miss this episode!

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Connect and Rise with Crystal Antila, Canadian lawyer, runner, fitness enthusiast, and mother as she opens up about her battle with depression.  Crystal will inspire you with her story of digging deep to both get the help she needed and to access the strength within.  She discusses the importance of accessing your support system, shifting your outlook and approach, and choosing to see the positive.  Crystal also touches on the gifts running has given her and how exercise can also boost your mental state.  We all have the same number of hours in our day- after listening to this interview, you'll be inspired to make yours count! 

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Connect and Rise with Gia Trevisan, Professional Track Athlete for Italy as she shares her journey through injuries. Gia discusses the value of setting micro-goals, trusting the process, and refusing to settle. Gia shares that realizing that good times are coming in the midst of struggle can help us get throughout. No matter how hopeless you may feel, it’s never over, and you always have a choice to continue watering the seeds you planted, knowing that eventually the fruit will come. 

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Connect and Rise with Sam Moulding, Barrel racer, horse woman, rancher, and survivor.  Sam shares her story of survival after trauma.  Her insight is so very powerful.  Sam shares that the strength we need is already in all of us.  She talks about the life-changing effects of gratitude.  She encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others and to be brave enough to be themselves.  Sam reminds us that we all have a choice, that between stimulus and response there is a space where we can choose how we respond.  When we realize this, Sam describes that we can come to a place of power to decide how we choose to live our lives. "If you're humble enough to keep learning, the sky is the limit."

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