2 Girls 1 Bar Podcast with Mandi & Wanda

The girls are joined by Olympian Jourdan Delacruz (YES, WE LOVE HER TOO). Jourdan talks about her Olympic journey, the transition from professional athlete, and finding her new identity beyond weightlifting. The girls also talk about HerAthlete, the mentorship and nutrition work Jourdan is building for female athletes, why eating disorder-informed care matters in strength sports, and how she's usi...

The girls are joined by Sarah Tyler, who just went FULL TIME with coaching (and we are LIVING for it). Sarah talks about going from being completely sedentary to competing at USA Weightlifting Senior Nationals. She also deep dives into her coaching philosophy and why she firmly believes in feeding the delusion of your athletes. (Plus we are adding her to the 2G1B band.) Follow Sarah on Instagram....

The girls are joined Clara Yoap, gym owner and strongman competitor. Clara shares her journey from high school runner to powerlifter to competitive strongman, including the wild story of running a marathon on a whim (CRAZY RIGHT). Now, she and her fiancé are opening their own gym and running their own comps. Badass. Follow Clara on Instagram here . Be sure to share this episode with your friends a...

YOU GUYS YOU GUYS. We're back from the hiatius and we have so much catching up to do. We also both competed. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and leave us a 5-star review anywhere you listen! Grab a 2G1B shirt/sweatshirt or an "I am a woman in strength sports" shirt.  Shop the 2G1B Gear on Bonfire!!! Join the  2G1B Patreon  to support the podcast and fund ongoing scholarships for wo...

The girls are trying their damn best. Catch up with us. Be sure to share this episode with your friends and leave us a 5-star review anywhere you listen! Grab a 2G1B shirt/sweatshirt or an "I am a woman in strength sports" shirt.  Shop the 2G1B Gear on Bonfire!!! Join the  2G1B Patreon  to support the podcast and fund ongoing scholarships for women in strength sports. JOIN THE 2 GIRLS 1 BAR EMAIL...

The girls chat with Jess Montejo (who is a freakin powerhouse). Jess talks about everything from first meets to building a full-on strength sports hub. She also shares how a simple invite from her cousin turned into a decade-long journey in powerlifting, multiple records across federations, and eventually opening UNIT Strength Training with her husband. We also touch on "halftime entertainment" in...

The girls welcome Anna McElderry - reader, playlist extraordinaire, and Team USA weightlifter. Anna shares her journey from a field hockey kid with terrible hand-eye coordination to an international-level Olympic weightlifter training out of Garage Strength. She talks about qualifying for Youth Nationals early on, medaling at her first international meet, and growing up in the sport alongside team...

The girls finally chat with the amazing Jessie Johnson - Director of the Final Attempt, documentarian, weightlifter, photographer, videographer extraordinaire (among a million other facets). We love Jessie more than we know how to describe, and we're so excited to have her share some of her life with all of you. Jessie talks about being a documentarian and a weightlifter, what it looks like to eva...

The girls are joined by absolute powerlifting legend Jen Thompson, and honestly… we're still not over it. Jen takes us all the way back to her start in the late '90s, when she literally stumbled onto a competition at Muscle Beach and thought, "yeah, I can do that." From lifting in a basement gym with college friends to becoming an 11-time IPF World Champion, her story is equal parts grit, curiosit...

The girls recap the tornado that was The Arnold this past weekend in Columbus. Wanda competed and bombed (again) and talks about what that means for her mental game and what she will do next. Mandi coached and did so much media and also now doesn't believe anything her Garmin watch says. They talk about everything from the mental training needed for competing to the new funding opportunities and w...

The girls welcome Syuhaidah Ahman, a weightlifter from Brunei, who shares her unique journey into the sport. Syuhaidah discusses her dual career in construction and weightlifting, revealing how her childhood interest in building and design led her to manage multiple campuses in her professional life. She reflects on her initial exposure to weightlifting through her father's interest in the Olympic...

Our first bonus episode of the year is officially here! The girls are joined by Will Edmonds of USA Weightlifting who discusses his career journey, the evolution of communications within USA Weightlifting, and the importance of highlighting grassroots athletes. They explore the challenges of media representation in weightlifting, the need for transparency in communication, and Will's personal goal...

The girls are officially on their 50th episode and ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Grab a 2G1B shirt/sweatshirt or an "I am a woman in strength sports" shirt. Shop the 2G1B Gear on Bonfire!!! Apply for the 2G1B Arnold Scholarship  here . Want to help fund more scholarships? DM us on Instagram. Join the  2G1B Patreon  to support the podcast and fund ongoing scholarships for women in strength sports. JOIN T...

The girls chat with weightlifter, coach, and gym owner Stefani Warnick. Stefani shares her journey from soccer to CrossFit to weightlifting as well as the emotional toll of competing in sport. She shares her evolving relationship with the sport, from the impact of injuries to shifting focus between competing and coaching to the importance of integrity and grit. Follow Stefani on Instagram HERE . G...

The girls chat with our very first International (living and competng) athlete, Noorin Gulam, who has an infectious positivity and determination that you will want to try to adapt. Nooring talks about her journey in weightlifting and emphasizes the significance of self-reflection and mental resilience in sports, as well as her passion for coaching and empowering others, particularly South Asian wo...

The girls chat with Madison Mackay and talk about her journey into weightlifting, her coaching philosophy, and the importance of community in sports. They explore the balance between Madison's law career and her coaching responsibilities, the growth of Clintonville Barbell, and the significance of female coaches in the weightlifting community. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, adap...

The first episode of 2026. We're literally not giving you anything else...just listen lol. We're officially back from our winter break. Shop the 2G1B Gear on Bonfire!!! JOIN THE 2 GIRLS 1 BAR PATREON TO SUPPOR THE PODCAST AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN IN STRENGTH SPORTS JOIN THE 2 GIRLS 1 BAR EMAIL LIST TO FIND OUT ABOUT 2026 SURPRISES! Use the code 2G1B at Virus USA to save 10% off everything and su...

This episode is just the girls and it is CHAOS, but we just want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. Thank you for believing in women in strengh sports. JOIN THE 2 GIRLS 1 BAR PATREON TO SUPPOR THE PODCAST AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN IN STRENGTH SPORTS JOIN THE 2 GIRLS 1 BAR EMAIL LIST TO FIND OUT ABOUT 2026 SURPRISES! Use the code 2G1B at Virus USA to save 10% off...

In our final guest episode of 2025, we're joined by Alexa Mina, Olympic weightlifter for Team Lebanon and the owner of Cedars Nutrition. Alexa shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to international weightlifting, what it's really like representing a country you didn't grow up in, and how she worked through identity, imposter syndrome, and language barriers along the way. We also talk ab...

In this episode of the Two Girls One Bar podcast, the girls are joined by Kelly Benfey who shares her journey from being a competitive athlete in gymnastics and CrossFit to becoming a physical therapist and co-owner of Onward Physical Therapy in Milwaukee. She discusses her recent experience with Hyrox, the importance of community in fitness, and how to overcome barriers in competitions. Kelly emp...

In this episode of the 2 Girls 1 Bar Podcast, Mandi and Wanda are joined by Clair Crawford - mom, horse girl, powerlifter, all-around amazing woman. Clair has GRIT and also so many stories about powerlifting and her path to competing at an elite level. You are going to want to be her best friend and also go smash weights at the gym. (You've been warned.) JOIN THE 2 GIRLS 1 BAR PATREON TO SUPPOR TH...

In this episode, the girls are joined by Taylor Lucas who shares her journey as a registered dietitian and Olympic weightlifter. She discusses her transition from CrossFit to weightlifting, the importance of nutrition and mindset for athletes, and her experiences with injury (yeah, that big one you remember) and recovery. She also talks about her new business venture, Elevare, which focuses on cre...

In this special bonus episode, Mandi and Wanda sit down with Matt Sicchio , the President & CEO of USA Weightlifting, for a wide-ranging conversation about the inner workings of the NGB, the growth of women in weightlifting, the volunteer engine that keeps the sport alive, and Matt's own late-in-life journey into weightlifting as a masters athlete. Links & Resources • Women's Coaching Collective h...

This week Mandi and Wanda chat with athlete, journalist and author Alyssa Ages. Alyssa shares how lifting got her through phases of change and growth and how her writing and training worlds collide. She opens up about competing in strongwoman events, balancing a freelance writing career, and writing for major publications while staying true to her strengths. They talk about how strength training h...

Mandi and Wanda chat with weightlifter Skyler Peebles, an 86+ kilo athlete from Richmond, Virginia, who's known for her honesty, humor, and heart both on and off the platform. Skyler talks about her journey from college softball pitcher to CrossFit athlete to Olympic weightlifter, and how lifting helped her rebuild confidence, trust herself again, and heal after injury and personal challenges. The...