The Power in Lifting

Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I am back with Kristen Dunsmore and we dive into what are the characteristics of a "good" coach and client, group coaching vs programming only vs 1:1 online coaching, and the reason why we each decided to become coaches!

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Empowerlift Training (work with Kristen)

Hey y'all! Today I do a quick episode about how to master communication with your online powerlifting coach from the perspective of both the coach and the athlete.

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Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen Dunsmore and I go over the recent news dropped by the USAPL: How to qualify for USAPL Raw Nationals in 2025, Updates on how to become a USAPL referee, and some info on how to become a USAPL Pro.

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Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I bring on Kristen Dunsmore and we both dive into our experiences dealing with injuries as an athlete, the feeling of being burned out while training through injuries and how it can affect your mental health. We give our tips on what has helped us during these times as well!

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Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Jessica Espinal who just returned from IPF World's in Malta after winning 2nd place for the USA team. We dive into everything that has been going on since our last convo which was Mega Nationals 2022. And we deep dive into her World's experience, her reflection of it, how to stay organized when busy and her goal's for next year.

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Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Sonita Muluh who was a part of an epic 3 way battle in the 84kg + class at IPF Classic Worlds. We dive into how much she has progressed since her 1st World's meet, her experience this year at world's, article 14, and more!

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Hey y’all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Natalie Richards, your new 57kg IPF World Champion and overall Best Female Lifter! We pick up right where we left off from the last podcast we recorded, diving into everything that has happened since the 2021 USAPL VA Pro which was Natalie’s breakout

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Solana’s Instagram

Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Brandes Dey who is fresh off of winning Carolina Primetime! We dive into her prep for this meet, competing and winning her Pro Card, her plans for nationals and her experiences as a Physical Therapist!

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Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Psychologist Dr. Lisa Lewis. Dr. Lisa specifically works with athletes and coaches to improve their mentality to optimize sports performance and to help coaches guide their athletes towards an optimal mentality for performing well. We focused on Powerlifting and how powerlifters can set themselves us for a successful day on the platform using certain tools, and how powerlifting coaches can help prepare their athletes and coach them on meet day towards success no matter how the day is going.

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Dr. Lisa Lewis Website

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Solana Lewis Instagram

Work with Solana

Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today we dive into why going 9 for 9 may be a goal that you need to have for every meet!

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Ms Health & Fitness Competition!

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