Kara Winger has competed 3x in the Olympic games for Team USA as a women's javelin thrower. Her longevity in the sport has spanned over a decade of elite performance and is unmatched in her event. 

Throughout her career in a demanding sport, Kara has learned the skills to THRIVE mentally, physically, and emotionally as she has faced obstacles, adversity, and injury. 

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I really enjoyed this conversation and could have easily continued chatting with Kara. She's down-to-earth but has the swagger of someone who knows what she's capable of. My key take-aways from our conversation:

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Kara's favorite podcasts: TED Radio Hour, Skimm'd from The Couch, Believed

Top Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season:

The holidays can be stressful, but you can employ certain strategies to ride out the season and be no worse for the wear. Set yourself up for a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

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Rodney Gullatte is a certified ethical hacker. He uses his powers for good in the cutting edge field of cybersecurity by exposing vulnerabilities, developing strategic solutions, and saving Colorado Springs one computer at a time.

In this episode we discuss:

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It's easy to be confused about how to best utilize your resources when it comes to making healthcare decisions. In the midst of all of the marketing messaging, how do you figure out what might work for you and what's a scam?

Here are my top 5 strategies for evaluating how to think about a healthcare product or service:

Apply these principles when appraising any new healthcare product or service. It will lead to better outcomes, lower costs, and a better overall quality of life!

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Many of us who have pursued education as a means to achieving a rewarding career and life have struggled to make the transition from school into the real world. Often we assume that our colleges and institutions are preparing us for the next step when in fact they're not. 

Take it from two guys who have gone through the growing pains of that transition - there's a definite learning curve. Brent Sabati is a young professional, podcaster, and all around good guy who has a passion for helping college students understand what life after school is really like.

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and more.

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If you are in your 20's and 30's you have a TREMENDOUS opportunity to establish healthy habits that will benefit you later in life. Rather than having the typical experience of a retiree who struggles with health challenges, you can continue to thrive into your 60's and beyond by making intentional changes now.

Here are the 5 Things to Do in Your 20's - 30's to Craft a Healthier Life:

If you have questions about how to apply any of these principles for yourself, please reach out!

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Lauren McKenzie is a fire plug of energy, passion, and thoughtful wisdom. The time we spent chatting during this interview was a blast, and I fully expect that everyone will derive value from her  story.

Lauren shares her journey through finding her passion, navigating the workforce, and ultimately growing into an entrepreneur. Her work has spawned not one, but THREE companies that she is currently running:

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...and much more. 

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NAMI Colorado Springs - National Alliance of Mental Illness

TESSA - Empowering Victims of Domestic Abuse

If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend. Show Lauren some love on social media by following her and supporting her work, and be sure to subscribe for more episodes like this one.

On this Episode of Thrive for the COS: Talk with a Doc I sit down with Dr. Justin Manning of Bettner Vision to discuss a hot topic these days - the healthcare system.

Dr. Manning is a practicing optometrist at Bettner Vision here in Colorado Springs, but also brings a unique perspective in that he holds a Masters of Public Health degree, has taught and practiced overseas, and is involved in consulting and teaching other Doctors of Optometry on healthcare related topics.

We discuss:

and more...

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To consult with Dr. Stenberg of Zenith Chiropractic - submit a request for a consultation here and mention the code THRIVE50 for $50 toward a comprehensive NeuroStructural Examination!

Take it from someone who knows from experience - to reach your potential in sport, life, and business you MUST have hard conversations.

Kara has learned that honesty, transparency, and the courage to have tough conversations is KEY to optimal performance.

Check out the full interview here.

Latest episode of Thrive For The COS features MY favorite segment called "Talk with a Doc" where I get to share the behind-the-scenes conversations between healthcare providers.

This episode features Jeff Hunter, NP owner of Upstream Functional Medicine and is a primer to a more in depth conversation regarding gut health, inflammation, diet, and more. 

We specifically talk about supplementation - how to determine if a given supplement is right for you, the questions that you should be asking in regards to supplementation, and where many people go wrong in trying to use supplements like pharmaceuticals.

Resources:

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