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The Empowered Athlete
By Body By Boss, LLCHealth & Fitness
The Empowered Athlete episodes
- How To Determine Your Ideal Weight Class
In this episode, I’m sharing a short self-reflective framework to support you in figuring out which weight class may be best for you.
What You'll Learn:
- What led me to create this framework
- 4 Self-reflective questions to consider when determining your ideal weight class
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa126 min - Navigating Athleticism During The Pregnancy + Post-Partum Journey (Interview w/ Tori Mayson)
In this episode, I chat with Tori Mayson, a Pregnancy and Post-Partum Athleticism Coach. Based out of the UK, we discuss her journey and the real struggles athletes face when re-integrating back into their routine post-partum. We explore exercises that help maintain fitness during pregnancy as well as accelerate post-partum recovery process.
About Tori:
Tori is a personal trainer, lifelong recreational athlete, and pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach. She studied exercise & sports science and played lacrosse at university in Massachusetts. She began her career as rehab coach in outpatient physical therapy in both the US & UK and played and coached lacrosse until the birth of her first son in 2018.
After his birth, she recognised a huge gap in the education and support for postnatal athletes. Even as someone whose career was built around rehabilitative type work, she struggled both mentally and physically with her own return to exercise journey. With support and movement being such a huge part of her identity, she felt that she had truly lost part of herself after becoming a mom.
Now 6 years later, with 2 more boys added to the bunch and multiple pre and postnatal fitness certifications under her belt, she has become the coach that she needed during her own journey. She believes that motherhood should not be the endpoint to one's athleticism and her work focuses on helping women navigate the highs and lows of that journey.
What You'll Learn:
- Her story and the struggles she experienced transitioning into motherhood as a lifelong athlete
- The biggest gap she noticed in supporting post-partum athletes
- The importance of having support as a new mom and athletes
- Her advice and insight on navigating the experience of “losing your identity"
- Her advice for finding balance between being a mom and athlete
- The importance of listening to your body in returning to post-partum exercise
- The answer to: "Are there exercises that I must avoid at all costs?"
- Her advice on navigating Diastasis Recti and Prolapse post-partum
- Her specific process and protocol working as a post-partum athleticism coach
- How you can connect with her
Episode Resources:
Tori's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tori.mayson.coach/
Tori's Email: [email protected]
Podcast links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa1
Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TvuTZWN_xJA
45 min - 12 Submissions All White Belts Need to Know (Before Getting Promoted)
In this episode, I’m sharing the top submissions I believe all white belts should have in their arsenal before moving to blue belt. I also include technical details to improve your execution and finishing ability.
What You’ll Learn:
- The biggest issue I see with white belts
- The importance of mastering the fundamentals - give you a solid foundation from which to build and branch off of
- 12 Submissions from 4 Different positions
- The top 4 submissions I use daily as a Black Belt
- The technical details of each submission that will drastically improve your finishing ability
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa132 min - Improve Your Position: Converting Potential into Performance (Interview w/ Black Belt Mike)
In this episode, I chat with BJJ black belt, speaker, UFC commentator, and author of Improve Your Position: Converting Potential into Performance: Black Belt Mike. From Child Abuse Survivor to Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and Millionaire: Michael Alexander shares his powerful perspective on overcoming adversity by making small changes that lead to personal transformation.
About Mike:
Michael Alexander, also known as Black Belt Mike, is a second degree Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and a no nonsense professional speaker who emphasizes the power of facing life's challenges head on. His philosophy focuses on the importance of personal responsibility and establishing discipline in your life with small improvements to your daily processes. Mike’s approach is about cutting through the noise and finding real, actionable solutions, embodying the spirit of a fighter both on and off the mat. He is a commentator for UFC Fight Pass and Vice President of Operations for a commercial construction company.
Mike is a Symbol of Resilience and Disipline.
His story is one of constant evolution, resilience, and the power of positive transformation. From a skilled martial artist to a versatile business leader and a captivating actor and commentator, his journey is a testament to the idea that potential is a bad word, and that by pursuing discipline in every endeavor, and maintaining a positive self-dialogue can lead to a life of fulfillment and unexpected opportunities.
What You'll Learn:
- His background and story of what led him to where he is today
- His philosophy and perspective on: discipline and personal responsibility
- His perspective on self-critical discipline vs self-loving discipline
- His advice on how to shift out of " Victim Mentality"
- What he believes is the biggest gift being in prison gave him
- His insight on the keys to converting "potential into performance"
- Why he believes potential isn't necessarily a good thing
- His three truth bombs for navigating and succeeding in life
- How you can connect with him
Episode Resources:
Mike’s Instagram: @blackbeltmike99
Mike’s website: https://www.blackbeltmike.com/Buy his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPX7ZYWS
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa1Watch Full Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QFwHBVJPM34
1 hr 4 min - Holistic Coaching for Female Athletes (Interview w/ Nattie Boss)
In this episode, Babi and Shae of the BJJ Hood Podcast interview Nattie Boss, a registered dietitian and holistic performance coach for athletes. They discuss Nattie's journey into jiu-jitsu, the humbling experience of the sport, and the benefits of jiu-jitsu for self-defense. They also explore the importance of discipline and structure in martial arts and the decision to not pursue Olympic dreams. Nattie shares her perspective on transitioning to black belt and the mindset of self-mastery. Finally, they delve into the concept of optimizing performance through internal work and self-awareness. In this conversation, Nattie Boss, discusses the power of curiosity and self-observation in personal growth and healing. She shares her journey of discovering breathwork and embodiment work and how it has become an integral part of her work. Nattie emphasizes the importance of personal healing and growth to effectively help others. She also discusses the integration of passion and purpose in her business and the importance of balancing multiple passions and projects. Nattie shares her vision for expanding retreats and impacting more people in the future. Finally, she reflects on the philosophy and lifestyle of Jiu-Jitsu and the role it plays in personal development.
Episode Resources:
- The Performance Blueprint - Our 8-week lifestyle transformation program for female BJJ athletes that uses a holistic approach to help you optimize your health and performance, create balance and structure in your life, heal your relationship with your self, and unlock your performance potential. Click HERE to apply. Next Cohort starts March 31st.
- Nattie Boss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattiebossrd/
- Body By Boss Website: https://www.bodybyboss.com/
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa11 hr 8 min - Understanding and Regulating your Nervous System: Part 2
In part two of this series, I am sharing regulating resources for you to explore and integrate to help you shift from hyperarousal or hypoarousal into social engagement mode.
What You'll Learn:
- Techniques for Regulating Hyperarousal State
- Techniques for Regulating Hypoarousal State
- Techniques for grounding
- Specific breath patterns, including Snake breath and Bee breathing
- EFT Tapping for balancing your energy
- Pros and cons of both cold and hot exposure
- Somatic Movement strategies, including shaking, thrashing, intuitive dancing, and exercise
- The benefits of natural light exposure and music
- The impact of singing and engaging your voice for balancing your nervous system
- How play, joy and pleasure-inducing activities impacts our nervous system
Episode Resources:
- The Performance Blueprint - Our 8-week lifestyle transformation program for female BJJ athletes that uses a holistic approach to help you optimize your health and performance, create balance and structure in your life, heal your relationship with your self, and unlock your performance potential. Click HERE to apply. Next Cohort starts March 31st.
Podcast links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa138 min - Understanding and Regulating your Nervous System: Part 1
In part one of this series, I give an overview of Polyvagal theory and the 3 primary adaptive states of our nervous system. My intention is for you to gain self-awareness when you are in each state and to provide a way to map your nervous system so you understand your triggers and identify your glimmers.
What You'll Learn:
- What Polyvagal theory is
- The three adaptive states
- Symptoms and signs of the Hyperarousal State
- Symptoms and signs of the Hypoarousal State
- What Social Engagement Mode means
- The importance of self-observation
- What triggers are
- What glimmers are
- How to map your nervous system
Episode Resources:
- The Performance Blueprint - Our 8-week lifestyle transformation program for female BJJ athletes that uses a holistic approach to help you optimize your health and performance, create balance and structure in your life, heal your relationship with your self, and unlock your performance potential. Click HERE to apply. Next Cohort starts March 31st. (EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT CLOSES 3/3 - this will save you $200 USD)
Podcast links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa130 min - The Importance of Rotational Training for Athletes (Interview w/ Conor Millstein)
In this episode, I chat with my good friend and Movement Education Specialist Conor Millstein. He is the founder of IsoMovementSystems and a repeat guest on the podcast. I brought him back on to discuss the importance of rotational training for athletes who desire to take their athleticism and performance to the next level.
About Conor:
Based in Philadelphia, Conor Millstein is the founder of Iso Movement Systems. He has three bachelors degrees as well as an MBA. He comes from an extensive background in sports and fitness and he has also reconstructed his own body over time to create what he currently teaches.
Conor leads a team of trainers in a company he built to chase his mission of helping people to create change by loving themselves. He believes that success begins with access, awareness, and ownership in all phases of life. In his eyes, the ability to love oneself allows the chance to love others. He teaches these principles through movement.
What You'll Learn:
- What rotational training is compared to traditional forms of training
- The key elements that make up rotational training
- Why rotational training is important for athletic performance
- How he recommends athletes integrate rotational training into their routines
- His position on traditional weight training vs rotational training
- How to connect with and work with Conor
Episode Resources:
Conor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conor_moves/
IsoMovement Systems Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iso_movementsystems/
Book a Free Consultation: https://iso-movement.com/
Pre-Sale Link for his Group Education Program: https://forms.gle/igyFwuL6vDaze4vz8
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa1Watch his first podcast interview (Episode 9) here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NGQGaNwwRGb
59 min - Set Yourself Apart with The Unfair Advantage (Interview w/ Mindset Mike)
In this episode, I brought Mindset Mike back on to discuss his newest venture: The Unfair Advantage. We discuss his motivation behind making the shift and the core principles behind his new performance mindset training method.
About Mike:
Based out of San Diego, TX, Mike is a world renowned mindset coach with a proven track record of helping athletes and teams at the highest levels to perform their best when they need it most. His strategies have been used by thousands of athletes worldwide, including MMA World Champions, multiple NCAA Championship teams, and hundreds of athletes in the in the UFC, Bellator, along with the College and HS elite.
Through their extensive experience competing/coaching in the highest levels of sports and the FBI, the team at TUA have taken what makes the world’s top performers successful in/out of competition and distilled it down into a group of trainable skills and cultural components that will give you an an "Unfair Advantage" against your competition.
Their training program provides a proven system that combines cutting edge mental skills with a proprietary culture strategy (G.R.I.T.) to bulletproof your performances and produce consistent, long-term results.
What You'll Learn:
- How The Unfair Advantage came to life
- The main factor that motivated Mike to shift focus from Wrestling Mindset to TUA
- What he believes are the key aspects of having an Unfair Advantage
- The 4 pillars of The Unfair Advantage (G.R.I.T.)
- What he believes is the single most important factor that differentiates the top 1% performers
- His process and approach in working with athletes
- His services that are currently available for athletes who want to take their performance and training to the next level
Episode Resources:
Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindset_mike/
Mike's Email: [email protected]
Mike's Website: https://www.unfairadvantagemindset.com/
Check out his previous interview here: Episode 32
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa1
41 min - Asking for Help: Why we struggle + How to Breakthrough
In this episode, I am breaking down the root of why we seem to collectively struggle with asking for help along with a step by step process of how to actually start asking for support in a way that feels safe to you and others.
What You’ll Learn:
- The psychology behind why we struggle asking for help
- What Chronic Developmental Disappointment is
- The cost of taking on everything ourselves
- Why being passive is not helpful
- The importance of inner child work
- A step by step process to get clear on your needs and communicate them effectively
Episode Resources:
1:1 Coaching (1 spot available) - DETAILS BELOW
This is a 4-month 1:1 mentorship container for deep healing and transformation, so that you can step into the most empowered version of yourself - as both a woman and athlete.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE:
- (2) 1:1 calls/per month via Zoom (60-75 mins)
- Live voice chatting support through the Voxer App during the week
- Unlimited access to the Breathwork Training Center
- Embodiment practices and resources for creating safety, self-regulation, processing emotions, inner child healing, developing self-love and more
- Journaling and Reflection Prompts to help you explore and transform your conditioning, patterns, belief systems
HOW IT WORKS:
I believe that our external reality is a reflection of our internal relationship to self. Instead of focusing on the concrete problems and changing them, we go beneath the surface and work from the inside out.
Your new world will reflect your internal world, and together we can create these life changing shifts. We will be working together through the lens of somatics, meaning with the body. Through breathwork and other body-based practices, I'll support you in clearing the stagnant energy and emotion that is trapped at limitation, unworthiness and lack. We'll dissolve the old patterns that keep you feeling small.
We dive deep into your current belief systems and reprogram them to support you in your fullest expression.
DM ME "COACHING" on Instagram or Facebook to schedule a Connection Call. My instagram: www.instagram.com/nattiebossrd
Podcast Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc
Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBbSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa133 min
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This podcast is here to change the paradigm of what it means to be a high-performance athlete. I believe that in order to truly perform at our highest potential, it can not be at the expense of our health, inner peace and wellness. I desire to see the world where athletes feel motivated, empowered & excited to pursue their goals and desires while also prioritizing their health
The intention and mission of this podcast is to help you live a life of alignment, freedom, clarity and balance while giving you the tools to holistically heal yourself, improve your well-being & optimize performance