As we approach 2021 with the mindset of, "it has to be better than 2020..." There have still been some very valuable insights and observations for all of us, despite the on-going global pandemic and all of the difficulties that have surrounded it. In this episode, Kim and Doug are back together again to talk about some of their reflections on the dumpster fire with a little hot mess on the side that was 2020.

In episode 93 Kim sits down with long-time Spurling client Courtney Drew. Courtney is a mother of five, and she discusses negotiating the challenges of a changing body around pregnancy and how strength training helped her body recover and stay strong. And in a time when so many people struggle with prioritizing their self-care, how important it is to give yourself grace around your own needs.

A year ago at this time, we were making plans for a bunch of new beginnings on the horizon for a new year and a new decade. Few people could have guessed exactly all of the things that would have happened, and NOT happened because of a global pandemic. It's hard right now to think about plans for 2021 given all of the uncertainty in front of us. But as Doug and Kim discuss in this episode, you can still make some plans for the days, month, and year ahead.

We are a society obsessed with crossing things off of lists and getting things done. But at what cost? Research shows that an inability to take time to goof off and play gets in the way of living a full and wholehearted life. In episode 90, Kim flies solo and discusses her personal, and society's obsession with productivity.

In episode 89, Kim interviews York Hospital physical therapist Ellen Yost, a specialist in women’s health and pelvic floor issues. Kim asks questions and tries to get comfortable with the uncomfortable - talking about pelvic floor issues for women and men. Even though symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction are common, many people feel too embarrassed to talk about it. In this episode, Ellen discusses signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, busts some myths, and offers some very important insights into the topic.

This week Kim is joined by fellow Spurling coach, and endurance and running coach Chris LaCroix. They talk about points you may want to consider before taking up running, how to get started, how to stay safe, and the importance of hiring a coach to properly approach your training and to stay healthy.

In this episode, Kim flies solo and discusses a few things that are on her mind. She digs a bit into the topic of Ambiguous Loss - what that means and how it's playing out for many people right now. She also discusses the grief we are all feeling, and what it takes to give ourselves permission to not be ok.

Empathy is more important now than ever, as we must seek to understand those with differing opinions than us, differing beliefs than us, and do our best to put curiosity over contempt. In this episode, Kim and Doug dive into specific strategies to help develop your empathy.

As the global pandemic continues, and with Daylight Savings right around the corner, Kim and Doug discuss specific strategies to help you plan to develop and maintain your healthy habits through the winter months.

Change is hard, and change is also inevitable. One of the toughest things to negotiate during this global pandemic is finding ways to adjust to the constantly changing and evolving landscape. In this episode, Kim and Doug discuss some specific strategies to help you cope with changes in your life, both big and small.