In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by founder of The Enlightened Athlete and host of the Get Uncomfortable podcast Shae McMaster.

Shae McMaster completed the exercise program at Hastings College before starting his personal training and nutrition coaching business “Enlightened Athlete”. The business started with a gym in Hastings, Nebraska, and transitioned to one-on-one training after COVID–19. Shae also has a podcast, “Get Uncomfortable,” where he and his guest discuss using obstacles and adversity to their advantage. The podcast also covers different practices to improve one's mental health, physical health, and mindset.

In this episode, Shae discusses various topics related to mental and physical health, including:

• The purpose of “Enlightened Athlete” and what led him to start the business.

• The positive effect of being challenged and why discomfort can be an advantage.

• Dealing with stress properly and the 5-step process of releasing stress and anxiety.

• Optimizing downtime and staying present throughout the day.

• How he integrates breath work into his coaching and daily life.

Join Shae and Sinead in this exciting conversation on improving the overall quality of life.