Unfit

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we sat down in our Brooklyn studio (aka Sam’s apartment) with Rumble boxing instructor, writer and all-around badass human being, Nancy Chen! (21:55) Not only is Nancy a boxing, yoga and strength coach, she also writes poetry, creates social media content and works in the marketing department at Athletic Greens! Because she manages so many schedules and projects, Nancy was the perfect person to talk about productivity with (26:39). We’re also discussing her poetry (42:28) and Dacre Montgomery’s (just wait), and her podcast, The Art of Being Human. We can’t wait to take Nancy’s class! Follow her on IG @nancy.lin.chen and check out her website. Listen to The Art of Being Human on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we were honored to chat with Maia Chaka, the second ever female and the first woman of color to become an official in the NFL (2:22). We’re talking about how she fell in love with football at a young age, became a teacher and pursued officiating at the same time, and what it’s like to be on the field on game day (21:25). Maia shares her hopes for the future of the league and the legacy women are sure to leave as their presence grows. Follow Maia on IG @maiachaka and watch her in Earnin’ It: The NFL’s Progress Forward exclusively on Peacock.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Carson Judkins, PT, DPT (1:22). If you haven’t already, make sure you go to the last episode in our feed to hear Part 1. Pelvic floor physical therapy isn’t just for women–men have a pelvic floor too (12:08). Carson gives us tips on when to see a pelvic floor PT, and Sam asks about misused pelvic floor physical therapy techniques. Follow Carson on Instagram @carsonjudkins.dpt.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Happy Unfit Friday! This week we’re welcoming Carson Judkins, PT, DPT to Unfit for a two-parter (7:15). In the first part of our discussion, we’re talking about how Carson got her start in physical therapy at Ithaca College (Go Bombers!), what made her want to specialize in pelvic floor PT (13:32) and the three main functions of the pelvic floor (39:32). It’s crazy that this group of muscles is so often overlooked, yet it’s so connected to our bodies and important functions our bodies do every day! Follow Carson on Instagram @carsonjudkins.dpt. Subscribe now so you get notified as soon as Part 2 is up next week!

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week is another solo episode, this time from Ali! First she’s reflecting on the emotional roller coaster that was the Bills’ football season, then she speaks to the generalized anxiety she felt when faced with finding a new set of doctors. Why is it always so annoying and anxiety-inducing to find a good doctor that is covered by insurance? Ali gets the same feeling with taking care of her car and doing her taxes. She wraps it up with a note about Rihanna’s influence–best of luck to the mom-to-be! We are truly never getting that new album.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Guys, we finally did it: we got sports psychologist Megan Cannon, Ph.D. on the pod! (2:30) We’re talking about how Dr. Megan got her start in sports psychology, the difference between mental health and mental toughness (13:49) and her perspective on athletes’ decisions to drop out of competitions for mental health reasons. Dr. Megan also shares her opinions on tracking healthy habits (31:29) and gratitude journaling. The tools she teaches her athletes are great lessons to carry through life way after you stop competing in a sport. Follow Dr. Megan on Instagram and Twitter @drmegancannon, and visit her website for more info: https://drmegancannon.com/

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Hello! This week–plot twist–is a solo episode from Sam! She’s sharing some health updates since mid-December and reflecting on changes in her personality over the past few years. Is she entering her Saturn Return…? Will she ever be able to enjoy a slice of pizza again? Listen to find out all that and maybe a little TMI.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This episode features Beverley Cheng, a Toronto-based personal trainer, coach, fitness blogger and the founder of Born to Sweat (11:41). We’re talking about her rugby career (19:59), what inspired her to create her wellness brand, and her fitness retreat, The Ultimate Sweataway (31:52). If you’ve ever been curious about what goes on during a fitness retreat, listen up. We just might see you on the next one… Beverley also gives us her top tips for achieving a balanced lifestyle, and they’re not what you might think. Follow Beverley on Instagram @beverleycheng and @sweatnationfitness. Learn more about The Ultimate Sweataway at https://www.ultimatesweataway.com/.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We’re so excited to welcome Kara Lynn Joyce back to the show for an Unfit Update! On each Unfit Update, we invite a former guest back on the pod to check in and see what they’ve been up to since we last recorded. The last time we recorded with Kara was October 2020, so we had a lot to catch up on including her open letter to USA Swimming (7:23), LEAD’s nutrition course with Jennifer Brunelli (22:20), the 4th annual summit and more! We’re also talking about athletes’ mental health (52:04) and what’s next for Kara’s business. Click here to learn more about LEAD Sports Co. Follow LEAD @leadsportsco and Kara @karalynnjoyce on Instagram.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Ready for a reset? We’re reflecting on the last year of our lives, including some physical and mental health challenges, and having a good cry. We recommend pairing this episode with a box of tissues. Here’s to things looking up in 2022! Thanks for a great year of podcasting, Unfit Fam.