Climbing with Coach Kiah

As I recorded this episode, I was preparing for a two-week road trip; manifesting a dream I've had on my heart for a very long time. Today, I want to talk about finally taking a chance on yourself. Finally taking a moment to start living your life. And betting on yourself and chasing those wild and crazy dreams that you have on your heart.    In this episode, we’ll chat about: Just start. Right wh...

In this episode, I am chatting with Beth Probst. Beth is a plus-size, mediocre runner who started running after a few too many mojitos and declaring to her friend's she was training for a half-marathon (she was not). A few months later she crossed the finish line. After a decade of racing, she published her first book: It Could Be Worse: A girlfriend's guide for runners who detest running. In addi...

Today we’re chatting about “falling off the wagon.” I’ve used this phrase many times in my life for many different things and today I want to unpack together what it means to fall off the wagon and talk about ways we can hop right back on the freakin’ wagon.    In this episode, we’ll chat about: Where the expression “falling off the wagon” originated  My recent experience with “falling off the wag...

In this episode, I chat with Terryn Drieling. Terryn is a born and raised Nebraska girl and the creator of Faith Family & Beef, where she talks about mommin’, ranching, and enneagram teaching her way through life living on strong coffee and a whole lotta Jesus.   In this episode, we’ll chat about: What the enneagram is and what sets it apart from other personality typing systems Exploring all nine...

In today’s episode, not only do I talk about how to be a “hat person”, but I dig into how this is actually a metaphor about becoming ANY kind of person you want to be. A hat person, an active person, a morning person, or even a TV show host. Whatever kind of person you want to be, I’m going to share with you one of the most profound truths about how to make this happen and it might surprise you ju...

In today’s episode, I chat with Bevin Ferrand who in 2019, after unexpectedly losing her husband five days after they returned from a whirlwind trip to France, Bevin Farrand founded the Take the DAMN Trip movement. Her DAMN framework has inspired hundreds to connect with the people that they love, do the “crazy thing” that makes all the difference and, when given a choice, to take the damn trip. ...

A few weeks ago, I had my first ever first-class flight experience and along with it came such a funny story I was inspired to create an entire podcast episode about it! No, this episode is not about how great free cocktails are, it’s about imposter syndrome. Let’s dive in! In this episode, we’ll chat about: The many ways I have experienced imposter syndrome in my life What exactly imposter syndro...

Courtenay Dehoff is a Kansas ranch kid turned television host & speaker passionate about upholding traditions of the west in unexpected ways. She is the Original Fancy Lady Cowgirl, a movement she started to uplift and embrace women from all walks of life who embody cowgirl qualities.   In this episode, we’ll chat about: What it means to be a Fancy Lady Cowgirl How to be confident in yourself and...

In today’s episode, we talk about exercise! When you hear the word exercise, what feelings come up for you? How would you describe your relationship with exercise? Join me as we talk about joyful movement and how to make exercise suck less!   In this episode, we’ll chat about: My complicated relationship with exercise and where I’m at today How I have rebuilt my relationship with movement and how...

If you’re a member inside my Climb community, you’ve already met today’s guest and been inside her kitchen, virtually at least. Today I have the incredible honor of introducing you to my dear friend, Alli Kelley.   Alli Kelley is an ag-centered entrepreneur. She stays busy running a successful food blog, a consulting and coaching business, and all the social media connected with an online presence...

This last weekend, Brent and I had two of my nieces, McKinley and Cora, for a weekend sleepover. We crafted, had a movie night, countless kitchen dance parties, we cooked together, went to the beach, went to the toy store, had ice cream, went on nature walks, and got glammed up and fancy for a photoshoot. Not only did we all have a BLAST, but they also taught me so much as well.    In this episode...

In this episode, I chat with my new friend Alex Youdim. Shortly before his 40th birthday, in the height of the pandemic, he was laid off from a job he loved and broke up with his girlfriend after 5+ years invested in each and finally decided to take control of his life. In the year and a half since, he’s refocused on himself, his health, and his mindset. Along the way of losing 120 pounds and coun...

On this week’s episode of the podcast, join me in a candid conversation about before and after photos inspired by a weight loss company that recently stole mine. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about them. I waver between seeing them as a powerful tool to inspire and connect with others while also struggling with how to make sure they aren’t unintentionally instilling more shame and perpetuati...

Today’s guest is my friend Brooke Taylor. I would describe her as wildly witty, a powerful creative, with an adventurous spirit, and just about as resilient as they come.   In this episode, we’ll chat about: How Brooke is learning to embrace her body post-cancer How Brooke is teaching and empowering her daughter to love herself and her body too, no matter what life brings her Making the daily choi...

We all have a lie of “once.” I’ll finally be happy ONCE… once I lose the weight, once I have the ring, once I buy the house. But most of the time what we truly want isn’t the thing, but the feeling we think the thing will give us. For me, the story was always weight loss. That’s what I thought I wanted. But what I actually wanted was acceptance, self-love, romantic love, self-confidence, freedom,...

It’s that time of year when people might start backsliding on their goals. And when we have an all-or-nothing or perfectionist mindset, this is typically when we throw in the towel and give up all together. Instead, let’s talk about how failure is an inevitable and vital part of our journey to success. It’s time to RETHINK failure. It’s time we start fabulously failing forward, my friends.   In th...

I’m a dreamer and today, on my 29th birthday, I want to invite you to dream with me. This episode will inspire you to create big, bold, beautiful dreams for your life whether you’re a natural-born dreamer like me or someone who finds dreaming awkward and uncomfortable. Let’s dive in!   In today’s episode, we’ll chat about:  My goals, dreams, and affirmations for my 29th year How to live beyond you...

Struggling with consistency? This episode is for you! Today’s guest is Jill Angie, the founder of Not Your Average Runner, a badass community of women breaking the stereotypes of what it means to be a runner. She is an author, a life coach, and all around badass helping thousands of women all around the world silence their inner mean girl, build their strength, and grow self-confidence in ways the...

As we close out 2021, let’s take a look back to reflect and celebrate the highs and find the lessons amidst the lows. This year has been a beautiful and difficult blend of both for me as I’m sure for everyone else too. While I share some of my greatest moments from the year past, I want to show you the flipside of the story and share some of the hard parts too. In this episode, we’ll chat about: H...

Hello, friends! It’s time for another candid conversation with Coach Kiah. I’ll be honest, I’m in a season of burn out, feeling equal parts overwhelmed with gratitude and exhaustion. This week, I’m not here to give you any advice or tell you what to do. In fact, I’m going to do the opposite. I’m going to encourage you to take a moment to breathe and tune in to ask YOURSELF what you need instead.  ...

Ever felt like it’s too late or you’re too old? If you answered yes, then this episode is for you. I don’t know if I’ve ever met someone with the same vibrant spirit and infectious enthusiasm for life as Ronda Beaman, a woman on a mission to help others die young as late as possible. Dr. Ronda Beaman is an internationally recognized expert on leadership, resilience, fitness, education, and life co...

In this episode, I’m introducing you to my dear friend Nora Dekeyser. Nora is a former celebrity match-maker turned life and relationship coach who I first met like anyone meets people these days… through Instagram. There is no denying that with this season can bring some added pressures not only to our time and finances, but also to our relationships and emotions across the board. So how do we se...

This episode is a candid conversation as I share lessons I’m relearning in new areas of my life in real time. I’m relearning the courage and strength of facing life’s hardships head on through therapy, I’m relearning the lie of once as it pertains to my relationships, and I’m relearning how to be more present in the moment without my dreams and worries distracting me.   In this episode, we’ll chat...

Food is at the center of our celebrations, big and small, especially during the holidays. It’s how we celebrate, connect, pass on traditions, and share our love with others. In this episode, Oklahoma rancher and registered dietitian Sheri Glazier, the Dirt Road Dietitian, joins me to talk about healing our relationships with food, navigating it during the holidays, and how we change the legacy of...

It’s that time of year where many of us are gathering together with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season! It can be a joyful, wonderful time of connection and memory making… but with it can also come some uncomfortable conversations and unwarranted opinions from the people closest to us. In this episode, we dig deep to understand why other people’s opinions can hurt us and how to nav...