Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!

What if healing starts by listening to your body? Today, I sit down with Kimberly Lorton, owner of Liquid Bodyworks and an advanced Soma practitioner, to explore how grief, stress, trauma, and life experiences can show up physically in our bodies. We talk about structural integration, fascia, movement, pelvic floor health, nervous system regulation, and the powerful connection between body, mind,...

What if training your brain could change your energy, focus, sleep, and resilience as much as training your body? Xenia Kachur, biomedical engineer, founder of Mindeo Brain Fitness, co-author of the 2024 bestseller Mindfire, and TEDx speaker, talks about the science of brain fitness and the powerful recovery journey that inspired her work. After a life-changing rock-climbing injury left her unable...

So many of you have been asking, “When is the app coming?!”  Well… it’s finally happening. I’m so excited to create a space where I can coach, motivate, and support you daily, right from your phone. We’ll have options for all fitness levels, lifestyles, and budgets, plus early signups get 20% OFF at launch. Join the free waitlist now through the link on the website: https://www.fuertefitness.com/s...

Welcome to episode 6 of the Let’s Get Fuerte mini-series, where we break down one of the most overlooked parts of fitness: building a strong foundation through core strength, balance, and stability. Inspired by recent conversations around the rise of ACL injuries in young athletes, especially girls, I want everyone to know why injury prevention, mobility, and stability training is essential for ev...

Welcome to episode 5 of this mini series, where we’re cutting through the noise to help you make informed, confident choices about supplements. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the talk lately around supplements like protein, and creatine, I'm here to clear things up. Because the truth is, supplements aren’t magic, they’re tools. And like any tool, they only work when you understand how...

What if everything you thought made you who you are… was taken away? After a devastating car accident ended a promising career as a dancer in New York City, Dawn Christensen was forced to rebuild, not just her body, but her entire outlook on life. Through chronic illness, over 35 surgeries, and years of deep healing, she discovered a different kind of power: one rooted not in pushing harder, but i...

Ya es tiempo para hablar. Viene.

Welcome to episode four of this mini series, where we focus on the different types of training and what each one brings to your routine. Today we’re breaking down what your body actually needs. Cardio, resistance training, HIIT, flexibility, and balance all play a role in building a strong, capable body. Let's explore how to use each type of training in a way that fits your real life.  We lov...

Today, I sit down with my chiropractor, Dr. Aixa Santos, to talk about caring for your whole body, rather than treating pain as an isolated problem when it shows up. We discuss her journey from Puerto Rico to Seattle and her path into chiropractic care. She is here to issue an invitation to health; not a quick fix, but the tools and resources to reduce pain and create lasting changes in your mobil...

Welcome to episode three of this mini series, where we turn clarity into action. Today we are talking about strength training and letting go of the idea that there is only one right way to do it. Resistance training can look like weights, bands, bodyweight, core work, cardio, flexibility, or a mix of all of it. The goal is not perfection. It is finding a strength practice that works for you and fi...

Welcome to episode 2 of this mini series, where we shift from momentum to clarity. In this episode, we’ll pinpoint the habits that serve you, let go of the ones that weighed you down, and get clear on the experiences you want to create by year’s end. This podcast is a space for our community to reflect, release, and reset, so we can move forward even stronger!

Welcome to episode 1 of this mini series, where we kick off the new year by building momentum and breaking through the habits that hold us back. In this episode, I’m sharing simple tips you can start using today to build habits that actually stick. If you feel like you’re getting in your own way or stuck in the same cycle, this episode will help you change that, take baby steps, and turn consisten...

Nature has a way of calling us back to ourselves — whether we answer that call alone or in the company of others. In today’s episode, my friend Shannon Vaughn and I dive into our own adventures in the wild, exploring the magic of stepping into nature and the very different experiences of going solo versus traveling with a group. If you’ve been craving fresh air, open trails, and a deeper connectio...

Food isn’t the enemy. Shame is. You can enjoy the food and stay committed to yourself. Let’s practice together!

Listen to a conversation with my high school friends Mandy Denham and Heidi Young. They were influencers before it was a thing - at least they were for me! They helped me find my way to running my own business. These entrepreneurial women share hard-won lessons from their careers, marriages, raising children, and more. Even though we now live in three different states, we are as connected as ever....

I did Doc Wilson's 80 mile bike ride in August this year, and I love how he created this as part his business! He has more rides coming up- don't worry if you are a beginner- he's got a 5 mile ride tailored for those looking to create some momentum on the road. You can get out into the fresh air and keep biking right through winter.  Getting people to move is Doc Wilson's goal,...

Chris Schmitt’s recent birthday celebration speaks volumes about who he is: an epic day of hiking and biking. He’s all about testing his limits, embracing adventure, and reconnecting with friends and nature. He knows that this is exactly what he needs to balance the stress and chaos of everyday life. In this episode, we’ll explore why pushing past your boundaries is so powerful, how Chris does thi...

The El Camino de Santiago in Spain is one of the oldest and most popular networks of pilgrimage routes, drawing people of all ages, backgrounds, and reasons. I’ve always wanted to do it—but time has always held me back. So when this amazing woman told me she biked it, I was blown away! In this episode, we dive into her journey along the French Route and what it was really like to experience El Cam...

Our previous podcast featured Karen’s story, including how I met her and how she came to the US. In this episode, I share my personal experience with immigration court and reveal what I discovered about businesses that claim to support immigrants.

Meet Karen- a wife, mother, and immigrant arriving in the United States. We will follow her story for a few days, told from her perspective. Hear about how I met her, how my friend advocated on her behalf, and how she mobilized my community. We will also retrace the journey that ultimately brought her to Seattle. In the next episode, we'll take you inside a day in immigration court.

On today's episode, I share how Yoga Church evolved into what it is today. This unique space is close to my heart because it’s given me the emotional support and space I needed to grow and grieve. It's helped me move through difficult experiences. Yoga Church is a community created Terilyn Wilder, who I have interviewed previously on my podcast. It’s a one of a kind space, because she is...

Tough experiences can bring about the best changes. This was a tough podcast; I describe my relationship with the only parent I really knew. Yet I only knew her for the first 14 yrs of my life. The rest is what I experienced through the few interactions I had with her in the years that followed. Warning: this episode includes talk about child molestation, listener discretion is advised.

Listen to a frank discussion about pregnancies, birthing experiences and becoming a new mom with Cynthia Moore, Physical Therapist. She describes the challenges of connecting with not only a new body, but a new relationship to that body, as well as tools that helped empower her to do just that after childbirth. We also discuss the life of a working mom trying to stay fit. When I first met Cynthia,...

This is part 2 in a series of conversations about perimenopause and menopause. I've heard from so many women who felt like they went through it alone, or didn't have anyone to confide in or help them through it. So let's normalize talking about menopause - what it can look like, what to expect, and ideas for how to best navigate the inevitable changes that come with this phase of li...

This is part 3 in a series of conversations about perimenopause and menopause. I've heard from so many women who felt like they went through it alone, or didn't have anyone to confide in or help them through it. So let's normalize talking about menopause - what it can look like, what to expect, and ideas for how to best navigate the inevitable changes that come with this phase of li...