WOD Like the Pros

In this episode of the  WOD Like the Pros Podcast , I sit down with  Eric Karls , owner of  CrossFit Conductor , to talk about what makes a great CrossFit gym. We cover everything from the deceptively hard workouts (yes, wall balls!) to lesson planning, programming shifts, and how humor builds trust inside the gym. Eric shares how he balances being a coach and a business owner, why drop-ins should...

In this episode, Kat joins us to share her inspiring path from growing up in Canton, Ohio and competing in gymnastics, to building a career in pharmaceutical sales, and now chasing competitive CrossFit goals in Lexington, KY. We cover:  -Growing up in Ohio & moving to Lexington  -Breaking into the competitive pharmaceutical sales world  -How gymnastics shaped her approach to training and disci...

In this episode, we sit down with Liz Katsadouros, a CrossFit coach and certified nutrition expert to talk all things food, fitness, and the psychological tricks brands use to sell you “healthy” products that... aren’t. From hidden calories in your coffee creamer to the deceptive power of “health halos” like “multigrain” and “organic,” this convo is part myth-busting, part mindset shift. We also d...

Ever wondered why some CrossFitters stay injury-free while others struggle with nagging pain? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Aulick from The Athlete House, a physical therapist who built a thriving cash-based PT practice literally inside a CrossFit gym. We cover everything from: -Why traditional physical therapy (via insurance) falls short for active people  -How CrossFit stigma in th...

In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Johnson: a retired Marine, now a father, student, and CrossFit coach, to talk about what life looks like after military service. From building a homestead and raising 30+ chickens to finding meaning in physical health and journaling through fitness, we explore what it means to live with intention.

Shelby’s story isn’t just about fitness — it’s about reinvention. After 6 years in the Army and a whirlwind real estate career, she hit burnout hard. In this episode, we talk about how she walked away, took time to rebuild her life and mindset, and found her competitive fire again through CrossFit. Follow Shelby on Instagram: @theshelbyshow__ Use code TYRTEAM2JG to get 20% off at www. TYR.com