The Audacious Health Podcast

By Chauncey Carroll

Where we dive into the wholehearted AND imperfect cultivation of our own wellbeing and the health of our communities. No quick fixes, no shortcuts, just honest conversations to challenge and inspire y... more

· Health & Fitness

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

The Audacious Health Podcast episodes:

May 08, 2025S3, E7: Dr. Stacy Keser, DPT: MEN HAVE A PELVIC FLOOR?!, Getting Electrocuted, & Racing HYROX Pros
Dr. Stacy Keser, DPT is the full package: an expert physical therapist, pelvic floor specialist, elite athlete, and compassionate friend. Get ready to have your mind BLOWN & your athletic potential leveled-up as we discuss...
Why "just stop working out" is terrible advice for injury rehab

Athlete-specific signs you might have pelvic floor dysfunction (male & female!)

Lifting mechanics & why you should consider leaving the weight belt behind

The "arbitrary numbers" of prenatal & postpartum fitness

Why dry needling (and electrocution??) is the missing key to your muscle injury rehab & sports recovery

How your eating, stress, sleep, and hydration habits can make or break long-term pelvic health

Are kegels even effective? "How bad is power peeing anyways?"

Racing HYROX as a Pro & the hacks to get you to the finish line injury-free

Book with Stacy: https://onwardphysicaltherapy.com/colorado-springs/meet-the-team/

Instagram: @onwardcoloradosprings
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45min
April 22, 2025S3, E6: Preston Shepard, Purple Mountain Throwdown: Find Your Wild
Preston Shepard is the mastermind behind the community functional fitness event "Purple Mountain Throwdown" in Colorado Springs, CO. We discuss...
What goes into making a large-scale event successful & why a party atmosphere matters
Finding "balance" as an entrepreneur- prioritizing marriage and the must-have time-management skills
Leading your people & assembling the dream team
The magic of feeling like an athlete & what it means to "Find Your Wild"

Don't miss out on the celebration! Register, volunteer, spectate...
Instagram: @purplemountain_throwdown
www.thepurplemountainthrowdown.com
"The Purple Mountain Summit Podcast"
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44min
April 01, 2025S3, E5: Three Nutrition Habits to Hack Your Fitness Within 24 Hours
Can you truly turn your fitness around in 24 hours? If you've been around the podcast for any length of time, you know we focus on long-term, sustainable habits. However, there are THREE high-return nutrition habits that can literally change your physiology within ONE DAY.

In this mini-episode, you'll get evidence-based, common-sense practices to implement right away! We discuss....
HRV- what is it, why is it important for athletes, and what absolutely wrecks it?
What type of sugars will accelerate your training and recovery
How to optimize your protein intake for body composition and training goals
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17min
March 26, 2025S3, E4: Jason Lyman: Dismantling Silos & Building Community
Jason Lyman is an OG CrossFitter with a unique perspective on the worldwide community of functional fitness. He is passionate about uplifting people through CrossFit while helping people find their own roots as a realtor with Cutting Edge Realtors. We dive into:

Leaving behind the "safe" job to chase your dream
Why full-service customer care matters
Membership 101: what separates a good coach from an exceptional coach
The difference between motivation and discipline
Why "CrossFit friends" stick differently
Getting in the trenches to realize a unified CrossFit community in Colorado Springs

Find Jason on social media: @jasondlyman
https://www.lyman-group.com/
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46min
August 22, 2024S3, E3: Dr. Shannon Constantinides, PhD, FNP-C: Warrior Women, from Ringside to Rehab
In this power-packed episode, dive into Dr. Shannon Constantinides's world as a ringside NP, orthopedic surgery & research clinician, USAF veteran, world-ranked competitive tarpon fly angler, and bada** athlete. We discuss...
Breaking into the "men's world" of combat sports & trauma medicine
Cortisone shots- yay or nay?
How the way we age is absolutely going to change
Body image & nutrition in young athletes
How much wine you'd have to drink to get antioxidant benefits (you'll be shocked!)
The local female community that uplifts each other to support healthier lifestyles

Find Shannon on Instagram: @dr.full.time.blond
Connect with the Soco Soberistas: @soco_soberistas
Recommended book: "Quit Like a Woman"
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59min
July 01, 2024 S3, E2: How to Win the Spartan Race
I drop all my "secrets" for the methods that won me the 2024 Spartan Sprint race out of 807 women of all ages competing in Colorado Springs, CO.
Training- rock climbing, CrossFit, functional training, running, heat acclimation, recovery methods
Nutrition- what I ate & drank the week leading up to the race and the day of
Mindset- race day mantras, how to be "politely aggressive" with crowds, staying positive, encouraging others, and a funny experience with another racer
Instagram: @peakfitcoaching
Competition training programs & Nutrition packages
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22min
June 21, 2024 S3, E1: Is Perfection Holding You Back?
Welcome back! Listen for a quick episode on show & life updates, what to expect for the next season, and some inspiration for leaving perfectionism behind so you can move forward with purpose.
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10min
March 07, 2024 S2, E5: Strength in Struggle: Unfiltered Body Image Confessions from a USA Climbing Athlete turned CrossFit Mom
If you are a coach, parent, athlete, or human being ;)- this episode is for you. Body image is a battle many men & women struggle with in silence. In this unfiltered episode, I reveal the origins of my own body image journey as a young USA Climbing athlete and the environment that fostered a syndrome called RED-S. My body has transformed multiple times since then as a CrossFit athlete and as a mom. Now raising a daughter, I've realized I need to learn how to love my body without qualifications so that she can love hers. I discuss practical strategies to confront the fears & lies you've come to believe about your body, ways to avoid the comparison trap, and daily practices to reinforce authentic confidence. I'm a long way from perfect, but that's exactly the point.
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24min
January 01, 2024S2, E4: Jake & Chauncey: Everything You Need to Know to Become a Cold Plunge Savage
In this first COUPLE'S episode, Chauncey & Jake unpack how they became OBSESSED with cold plunging, turning Jake into a DIY maniac and turning Chauncey's prior kryptonite of cold into a training superpower. Whether you're convinced you could never do it or you're already addicted, stop fearing the cold and get inspired as we discuss:
Our rather pathetic history dealing with cold environments- if we can do it, you can!

The scientific payoffs for training, mental health, metabolism & more

Protocols to increase the potency of benefits

Time of day & the impact on sleep

Overcoming mental hurdles in summer vs. winter plunging

Making daily cold plunges financially sustainable & physically practical

How we saved $thousands$ by building our own plunge & why it's worth it

Fool-proof plans even Jake could follow ;-) & the brilliant changes he made

What's keeping us going & what we're looking forward to in the next year

Resources:
"DIY Cold Plunge"- www.diycoldplunge.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diycoldplunge
Huberman podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YPKYYsqrWZUdZTzF6dZ3F?si=f9390656181d4c19
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56min
November 07, 2023S2, E3: Audra Holck, Holistic Nutritionist: Gut Health & Autoimmune Nutrition
Audra Holck is a certified holistic nutritionist who focuses on science-backed ways to recover from various autoimmune conditions. She was able to go into complete remission from her own autoimmune disease through food. She works with clients to pinpoint their individual inflammatory sources while creating a positive relationship with food for a sustainable lifestyle. Empower yourself to life-changing results as we discuss:
The three things that are wrecking your gut right now

How to reduce your toxic load

What supplements and foods are actually worth the hype

Simple ways to rebuild your body from the inside out

Reviving your hormones to support your goals

Symptoms to watch for & approaches that work

How supporting self-care in teenagers and teachers turned into a national study

Resources to reduce your daily stress

Find Audra on Instagram: @audra.holck
Website: www.audraholcknutrition.com
Email: [email protected]

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50min

FAQs about The Audacious Health Podcast:

How many episodes does The Audacious Health Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.