Unplugged And Undeniable

By Jesse Velasquez

Most news is noise and most interviews go too long. Sharp in 24 fixes both. Every episode opens with the current events worth your attention. Curated, contextualized, and done in 12 minutes.
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July 24, 2026 Ep. 60: Attitude and Effort closes this chapter with Olympian Lindsay Williams
This story is about Lindsay Williams' and her reinvention From Olympic Burnout to Elite athlete and coach.

By 2006, Lindsay Williams had already stood on the biggest stage in her sport. A Team USA Nordic skier at the Winter Olympics in Turin. But behind the accomplishment was exhaustion. Years of grueling training had burned her out completely, and she walked away from the sport that defined her identity. What came next wasn't a straight line back to glory.

It was a total reinvention. Lindsay dove headfirst into the food service industry, building a career as a sous chef, all while quietly keeping her body moving through runs with her dog and backyard plyometric work.

But it was the industry itself, late nights out with coworkers, a lifestyle drifting further from the athlete she used to be that delivered her wake up call.

It came in an unlikely place: doing pull-ups in a workout class, feeling that old fire flicker back to life. That moment sparked a full return to her athletic drive. She turned to CrossFit and Hyrox, which has led her to becoming one of the best in the country at both.

This episode is about what happens when you let go of who you were to rebuild who you're becoming.

You can follow Lindsay Williams on Instagram. Support the Minnesota Oncology program here: MN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PROGRAM

Keep your eyes out for Sharp in 24, my new podcast series debuting in the month of June. No fluff or filler, simply 24 minutes of high end knowledge and stories with experts who solved life's puzzle with reckless abandon and attention to detail.

If something hit different today, find Jesse at Jesse Velasquez-Nutrition and fitness expert (@jcvwellness) • Instagram photos and videos

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1h 15min
May 29, 2026 Ep 59: Showing up and pursuing excellence with Emily Blau
She's climbing leaderboards worldwide and the work ethic behind it didn't happen overnight.

Emily Blau is one of the most compelling and rising names in CrossFit and her story goes far deeper than where she finishes on a leaderboard.

In this episode, Emily opens up about what drives her, why community is everything, and how her experiences have shaped the athlete and person she's becoming. This is a can't miss episode for not just fitness and nutrition enthusiasts, it's for people who are drawn to inspirational people and stories.

Keep your eyes out for Sharp in 24, my new podcast series debuting in the month of June. No fluff or filler, simply 24 minutes of high end knowledge and stories with experts who solved life's puzzle with reckless abandon and attention to detail.

Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it!

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54min
May 09, 2026 Ep 58: The Future brings connection
Jesse is back!

Let's address the elephant in the room. Four years of silence. No episodes, no updates, no explanation — just gone.

Here's the honest answer: purpose ran out. Not passion, not ideas — purpose.

And without a clear reason for why any of it mattered, continuing felt hollow. So instead of producing content for the sake of it, the mic went down and the real work began.

What came out of that time was a deeper understanding of what connection actually means — not follower counts or download numbers, but the moment a stranger hears something and feels genuinely less alone. That's the whole game.

Everything else is vanity.

So this summer, something new launches. A project built around that idea from day one — purpose-driven, connection-first, and long overdue. Stay tuned. It's going to be worth your time.

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Through purpose and passion, instagram.com/jcvwellness and jcvwellness.com are where you can follow Jesse Velasquez!
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January 19, 2024 Ep. 58: Embracing radical transparency and brutal honesty
DISCLAIMER: The last half of the show can potentially trigger some trauma. Especially if you’ve had a difficult childhood or upbringing.

Where has the host been and what is he doing?

Content for 2024. What I’m keeping and also letting go of?

Finishing by cutting open the vein, the most RAW piece of podcast audio in the history of the show. That audio kicks in right after the 14:00 mark.

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Lastly, you can find the host at jessewellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness is the spot to follow. I teach struggling, yo-yo dieting parents how to feel stronger and healthier, while not forfeiting their favorite foods in the process.
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29min
May 20, 2022 Ep 57: Men and mental health with Croy Boudreau
Croy Boudreau joins the show in an episode that you don't want to miss!

We touch on mental health, specifically in men. How do we tackle the obstacles that face our society when it comes to this glaring topic??

We also discuss growing up in Minneapolis, some fitness and musical topics as well!!

You can find Croy at https://www.instagram.com/croybou/

Support mental health projects in these spaces.

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Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!

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1h 7min
April 08, 2022 Ep 56: Balancing Crossfit with ceramics and pandas with Games athlete Brian Burr
Crossfit Games and Timberwolf athlete Brian Burr joins the show this week and we dive into a wide array of discussion points.

Brian's journey from his upbringing, living in multiple houses growing up. To his military background and how he ended up finding Crossfit as his choice for fitness!

Brian has a love for ceramics, which he has parlayed into a small business! We lastly touch on his Crossfit games appearance last year and what his future plans are as an individual athlete moving forward.

You can find Brian at https://www.instagram.com/brianwburr

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Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!

https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!
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52min
March 03, 2022 Ep. 55: Reliable and Determined with Lindsay Siolka
It's week 2 of the Crossfit Open and you're not going to find a more perfect episode than this one!

Lindsay Siolka, a Crossfit Games regional athlete and managing attorney for the Hennepin County defender's office joined me this week with some insightful back and forth!

Lindsay is very open about what drives her both professionally and in competition. She's been fierce since the day she was born and this episode is no exception.

We talk about Minneapolis over the last 2 years, the 3 athletes who she enjoys watching most and all things Crossfit throughout the show!

You can find Lindsay at https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysiolka/.

Her coaches and most important people in her life at https://linktr.ee/kingfield, https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/online-programs/, https://www.instagram.com/codysiolka/, https://www.instagram.com/dsyeager7/ and https://www.instagram.com/lindsayfrazher/

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Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!

https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!
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48min
February 24, 2022 Ep 54: Crossfit Games athlete Anthony Davis moves mountains in weightlifting and in his community
Anthony Davis Joins the show for Crossfit Open Season as 22.1 drops in an hour! Davis is a 1 time games athlete with multiple Regional appearances.

Anthony is an incredible human being with a story that we hope resonates with our audience.

We tap into his life growing up, serving his community, how hard he's training for this Crossfit season and much, much more!

You can find Anthony at https://www.instagram.com/_anthonydavis34/, https://nova3labs.com/

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Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!

https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!
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1h 4min
February 14, 2022 Ep. 53: Strength from within and nutrition made simple with Jaime Barroso
Jaime Barroso joins the show and we have a lot to talk about.

Jaime believes in strength from all sides of the spectrum. Physical, mental, emotional.

How can you sustain a healthy lifestyle throughout the duration of your time on Earth!?

Lastly, what nutritional tips can benefit you right NOW?? Incredible analogies are distributed along the way!!

You can find Jaime at https://www.instagram.com/strengthbyjaimebarroso/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/161296741247710 and

https://www.strengthbyjaimebarroso.com/

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Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!

https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!
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43min
January 28, 2022 Ep 52: Competition. The great, good, bad and the ugly
A solo podcast about being a competitive person. Signs that you need to step off the gas and when competition is healthy.

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Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs.

20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler!

https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!
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20min

FAQs about Unplugged And Undeniable:

How many episodes does Unplugged And Undeniable have?

The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.