Yaya’s Yap Corner

In this episode, I have a special guest, Kinleigh, who shares her incredible journey of surviving two hemorrhagic strokes and a ruptured brain aneurysm caused by a rare brain condition she was born with.

We talk about her recovery, the physical and mental challenges she’s faced, and how these experiences have changed her perspective on life.

Thank you Kinleigh for sharing your story with us!

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and OPT client Joanna to talk about her journey since starting with us in April. We get into her growth so far, her fitness and running journey, outgrowing friendships, learning to choose herself, and what’s next as she starts training for her first 10K.

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Britt for a deep dive into all things women’s health. We talk menstrual cycles, hormones, birth control, training, nutrition, symptoms, and so much more. Britt brings so much knowledge to this conversation, and I learned a ton along the way too. Enjoy :)

In this episode, Joey and I sit down with Dr. Emily, podiatrist, author, and founder of Naboso. She shares the fun story of what got her into podiatry, the creation of Naboso, and how challenging the white coat has helped get her to where she is today.

Q&A episode! Answering some questions you guys sent in and talking about everything from fitness and coaching to my personal life, goals, music, and some random things you probably didn’t know about me.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend & roommate Gracie! She’s an exercise physiologist and dives into all things heat training! We get into what actually happens to your body when you train in the heat, heat adaptation, hydration, VO₂ max, performance, and some of the biggest misconceptions around exercising in hot temperatures. If you’ve ever wondered if training in the heat is actually good for you, this one’s for you!

Growth is often celebrated, but we don’t talk enough about the guilt that can come with it. In this episode, I share some thoughts I’ve been wrestling with lately, changing relationships, evolving priorities, learning to accept the person I’m becoming, and realizing that growth doesn’t have to mean leaving people behind.

This week, I’m joined by my friend Vanessa for a conversation about growing up Mexican American. We share our experiences, reflect on the values and traditions that shaped us, and talk about the unique challenges and perspectives that come with navigating multiple cultures. Along the way, we share stories from our childhoods, lessons we’ve learned, and a few laughs.

In this episode, I share the story behind Yaya’s Run Club—how it started, why I started it, and what it’s grown into over the last year. We talk about community, connection, and some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Plus, I share a special announcement at the end of the episode.

This episode is basically what would happen if you put two friends in front of microphones and let them yap while folding towels. Paige and I talk about meeting in college, Girl Gains memories, her career working with trees, people pleasing, integrity, facing uncomfortable things, and a whole lot of random tangents in between.