Being Fuerte. It’s Time to Speak!

What can we do after the Robb Elementary shooting? What can one person do? Reflections on the tragedy in Texas and what it means for each of us. Stay strong, show compassion, share love.   I am here for you, mi gente.

What does the little internal voice mean to you? Is it nice, loving, and affirming or critical and judgmental?  Does it keep you from doing things or expressing who you really are? Does it support you in your adventures? Listen to a great short conversation with Dewa Dorje, comedian, entertainer, writer and podcaster,  on what it means for us. It's funny how both Dewa and I had a different ta...

Self love is easy to say, yet so difficult to practice at times. How does it show up in your life? Who do you look up to in that department? As you can see, Frida Kahlo taught me that through her self portraits, especially the one where she’s holding her own hand. Wow, she was there for herself, she had her own back in joy as well as dark times. RIP Frida, gracias for leaving something for me!

Tania Hino is the founder of Somos Mujeres Latinas and a community leader, wife, mom, and my dear friend and client. In our conversation, she opens up about the her journey from Mexico to the US and how she overcame social, cultural, and health challenges to create an amazing life for herself and her family. Tania is always looking for ways to bring others up with her, whether it be creating acces...

Meet Chris, an absolute live wire. She knows the power of consistency and determination, and she knows exactly how the patterns laid down in our lives will force us to replicate our experiences until they are disrupted. Join me as we talk about what she learned from her upbringing, her decades of teaching, her fitness journey, and so much more. From working as a bicycle mechanic and teaching at-ri...

This is a short episode breaking down our fitness into segments. It applies to life in general as well. Both can go hand in hand! I once came across the idea that our kingdom is our mind and body, and once we learn to dominate our own, can we hope to help others. It made so much sense to me.

Mi amiga del colegio y socia que dirigió Fuerte Fitness por un tiempo. Amiga y hermana en este mundo! Desfruta! Ariadna has been a financial and insurance advisor for 9 years and a sommelier for 20 years, and offers wine tasting  experiences in Mexico. She is a 40-year-old survivor of life and someone you can always call for a financial or wine advice. For more go to: https://abmasesoresgdl.wordpr...

Join me for a deep dive deep with Candice Box, relationship alchemist and co-founder of SOUL EVOLution Healing School, in which I am currently enrolled. Candice and I first met over a decade ago, near the beginning of our personal growth journeys. We discuss the purpose of relationships, how relationships evolve as we grow, and how they ultimately help us to accept and express love. Candice will h...

This conversation is about the power of human touch, our body and spiritual transformation, friendships, and relationships. Theresa is my friend from college, who has made her way into Thai massage and apothecary. We talk in detail about the impact of touch on the brain and body, and reflect on the challenges of raising girls in our current culture. The Olive Branch - Healing Bodywork & Apothe...

Sandy Grant and I have known each other for a long time as training partners and colleagues in the fitness industry. Sandy is a Mom of two very active boys, 5 and 9, and one Fuzzy Holland Lop bunny, a wife, an IFBB Fitness Pro,  and an Online Health & Fitness Trainer. We talk about our journey from fitness professionals to working mom, and how we keep all the balls in the air. Sandy shares tip...

 Why get a massage? What is the difference between a traditional massage and Lomi Lomi massage? Enjoy a conversation with Kau’i (Henrylyn Kauʻi Auwae), founder of Ola Mai I Loko Mai. Henrylyn Kauʻi is a Kanaka Maoli Cultural Practitioner, who teaches and shares her ʻohana lineage on numerous cultural aspects, such as Lomi, Hula, ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, and Hoʻoponopono. Hear about her reasoning for massag...

 After my lovely conversation with Julia Freeland about her life and her book, ‘Take Your Shoes off First,’ we had a nice heart to heart that inspired a joint holiday challenge for our people. We all get to choose where we spend our time and energy with every decision we make. It’s nice to have a fresh perspective, and physical activity gives us that in so many ways. I talk about the body and chem...

Join me as Julia Freeland and I discuss her book, her life, and her career as a change coach. You'll see how Julia’s personal struggles led to her dedication to empowering individuals to achieve rapid breakthroughs in their lives.  Julia's approach to personal and professional development is unique. She believes that aligning learning, leadership, and organizational systems with human na...

Have you thought about how large breasts affect your health and physical well being? Do you have neck tension, headaches/migraines, or back problems that could be caused by this? Join me as I speak to my client, Amber Wolfe- singer, teacher, and performer- about her experience. I caught up with her 2 weeks after her breast reduction surgery. She can be found on Facebook @ amberwolfe. She has offer...

Have you started and stopped your exercise routine? Have you stopped working out because it’s too much ‘work’. Do you get overwhelmed when you think of exercising? Or do you simply want a reset in the physical department of you life right now?  This one is for you!

Where to start with your nutrition.... Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about macronutrients, changing your macros, or eating according to your macros? Are you puzzled by other diets like intermittent fasting? Well, this podcast is for you! Tell us what you think and don't forget to check out the 5 things you should know before making your food choices on our blog . You've hea...

This one was a tough one to do. Death always makes you reflect on your current stage in life and what you are doing. Here’s some more to process!

This podcast is about Accountability.  And who better to talk about this subject than my own personal trainer, Mike Davies of Mike Davies Universe? I’ve been working with him for over 11 yrs through countless shows, stages, and injuries in my own life. He is a very important person on my team.   Being the all-around coach that he is, he’s helped me get stronger, better and more balanced through co...

Listen to a conversation with my friend, fitness colleague, and energy healer, Isaac. He has such an inspiring story! I truly love his honesty and frankness about how he got to where he is now. He battled addiction, was incarcerated, and was able to create a career helping others! Loved the nuggets he shared as to what helped turn his life around and now enjoys a successful thriving business in Oa...

Enjoy a conversation with my client, Alicia, who happens to be a mother, wife, equestrian competitor and all-around good human. We learn a lot from each other here! We talk about being a woman in all the cultural indoctrinations associated with that, living your best life and  growing in the process... having kids and juggling life. 

Listen to a great conversation amongst trainer/client, friend, women, and now tribe! Carol's story is so inspiring because she talks about women’s issues like having a hysterectomy, growing up as a minority Asian woman in south Texas, and about what it was like being a child of Japanesse parents that were incarcerated in isolated camps when they were young adults. She shares some of her poetr...

Listen to an inspiring interview with this 62yrs fitness professional who is also a Correct Exercise Specialist here in Columbia City. He is also a powerlifting competitor, Powerlifting Instructor, and a State and National Powerlifting Judge 9 x Powerlifting World Champion, Powerlifting Coach of the Year, 2 x Powerlifting Hall of Famer. He can be found through his website: Fitnessexpertmark.com em...

Enjoy this conversation with Eric Wilson from CompFit. I’ve been fortunate to know Eric for 17yrs. I really enjoyed listening to him discussing men’s health and genetic ailments he’s had to address with his battle with caner twice and stroke! He’s lived a healthy lifestyle his whole life and it just shows you how strong your genetics make up play a major role in self care. On top of running a succ...

Listen to a great conversation amongst women regarding communication. Learn how our relationship has fostered that unconditional support for one another in the gym then in our lives.  Communication affects our relationships, first within ourselves then within our community. We have many opportunities to get it right. Don’t fight to be right. If we are going to create impact, it has to start with o...

You may know her as Laura or as Lo Shdo. But this firecracker tells us about playing soccer since she could walk, dancing ballet, and finding her passion for programing technical drills for the normal people out there! She exercises both sides of her brain with her love in training and creating artwork with her paintings! She is more then her body.  Listen  to her story. She's introspective, ...