Empowered Team Podcast

Angela Lewis has done it all in the basketball world, authored 3 books and inspired hundreds of young athletes to believe in themselves and their abilities. If you were to imagine the ultimate coach you'd want to expose young athletes to - with the goal of having them fall in love with sport - Angela would be it! Angela's deep experience in the sport of basketball, from NCAA to pro leagues in Euro...

When you're faced with a big decision, something that will alter your path or change your life, what do you do? In this episode Paul interviews Kari on the creation of Empower Conditioning and we learn what was going on behind the scenes to make it happen. It's a story few truly know and there are a number of big takeaways we can all use on our own decision making process. It's also a time of dram...

Hey top performers, Kari is back with another instalment of Mindset Monday looking at food diaries. Take a quick listen to see if you're looking at this task the right way and start your week with something to chew on, mentally! Keep learning, growing and having fun this week and don't forget to share this podcast with some of your friends - thank you for your support!  Reach out to us anytime for...

If you're a female athlete, coach female athletes, have a daughter, or know any woman at all, then you have to listen to Lanni Marchant's story. One of Canada's fastest runners ever, Marchant went from competing at two events in the Olympic games to being barely able to walk down a hallway. Her open and honest assessment of what happened, and the changes she's had to make in her training and minds...

What's in your house? Not the food in the fridge, not the dog or the cat, the stuff you have. What is it? Why is it there? What meaning does it hold? Kari and Paul are in the middle of the move and analyzing everything they own, and are coming up with some unique insights. In this episode they dig deep into the closet to unravel why we're hanging on to so many things. Don't be surprised if you go...

Our guest today is one of the world's foremost minds on nutrition, coaching and changing lives - but he's so much more than that. Dr. John Berardi is a husband, father, speaker, author, and all-around caring man who built a business on empowering others to take charge of their health, diet, fitness, and careers. His latest book - "Change Maker -Turn Your Passion for Health and Fitness Into a Power...

Kari is back with another Mindset Monday to get your week off to the right start! Today she shares an insight into how our mind is often trying to dominate our actions, and how you can retake control. If you'd like to connect with us for online training, public speaking events or more, simply send your request to info@empowerconditioning.com . We look forward to hearing from you! 

Kaillie Humphries has taken a stand - on the Olympic podium 3 times, World Championship podium 9 times, and now for herself and what she believes in. In a shocking turn of events Kaillie has broken ties with Bobsleigh Canada, and will now be competing for the United States. How on earth did this happen? Of course there are two sides to every story, but for today it's Kaillie's turn, as we dig deep...

We're hungry for big things in 2020 and we bet you are too! It's great to set goals but we also need to ensure we're building towards a powerful vision of our best life in every area. So on this episode of the show, Kari and Paul share some secrets on how to do just that, because if running your first marathon comes at the cost of creating amazing romance in your life, or moving to the next level...

If you could go back in time 10 years and tell yourself everything that was going on in your life today - would your past self believe it? Kari and Paul kicked off the past decade by experiencing almost all of the top stressors in life, and their marriage barely survived the process. In this episode Kari and Paul share their highest and lowest moments of the last 10 years and touch on the biggest...

12 thirty-day challenges in a row? Check. 6 fifteen-hour days with Tony Robbins? Yup. Kari and Paul look back on the 12:30 Challenge and their epic trip to Date With Destiny in this week's episode, sharing lessons learned, wins, fails, and why Tony Robbins loves loud music and laser beams! Happy Holidays Everyone!

Since 2003, 80% of Canadian Olympic athletes have shared a common trait, they've been supported by the Canadian Athletes Now Fund - the game changing inspiration of Jane Roos. On this episode we catch up with Jane and her extremely athletic husband Conrad Leinemann (former beach volleyball pro), to find out how and why the fund was created and gather inspiration from this incredible couple who've...

The title says it all - who's in charge of you? Are you doing what others want you to do or what motivates, inspires and drives you? Open your mind to another great Mindset Monday! Have a great week. If you're wanting to connect with us for online training, public speaking events or more, simply send your request to info@empowerconditioning.com . We look forward to hearing from you! 

Taking yourself to the next level (in any realm) takes commitment, a desire to learn, humility and help. Kari is always on the lookout for anything that can take it up a notch and in this episode we share our secret for getting a nitrous boost to the next stage.  It's December which means it's the final challenge in our year of 30 day challenges - aka the 12:30 Challenge. This month's challenge is...

It's a voice you're sure to know - Mark Lee, veteran of 14 Olympic games. Mark has covered a variety of Olympic sports during his career, including Athletics, Women’s Hockey, Figure Skating, Beach and Indoor Volleyball and Cycling. At home, Lee covered the Canadian Football League for 17 years and called the play-by-play of three Grey Cup Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007 - the highlight being...

Finding clarity refined your goal - now Kari teaches you how to realize them. With 3 big concepts in mind, you'll be on the fastest route to success! If you're wanting to connect with us for online training, public speaking events or more, simply send your request to info@empowerconditioning.com . We look forward to hearing from you!       

During the most crucial moments, under massive stress and pressure - Simon Whitfield focuses on the breath - and great things happen. Olympic champion, Canadian Sport Hall of Fame inductee, triathlon legend, Simon Whitfield joins the Empowered Athlete Podcast to discuss performance, life after sport, and amongst other things, enjoying the moment. We hope you enjoy this enlightening discussion with...

Last month I interviewed Kari, picking her brain for her top strength and conditioning tips. This month the tables are turned and Kari interviews me on my daily routine. From sleeping to eating and everything in between, Kari's questions reveal so many things that I don't even realize I'm doing, to help me stay healthy, active and going strong. Hopefully, you can take away one or two ideas to inco...

Knowledge is power right!? Well if that's the case we should all be ruling the world with the amount of information available to us through our smartphones. No, something else is needed to transform that information into power and Kari has the answer for you to kickstart your week! If you're wanting to connect with us for online training, public speaking events or more, simply send your request to...

Lightning in a bottle - lightning on the track, none other than Cassie Hawrysh joins us on the show for a DEEP look into the dangerous sport of skeleton, and the broken system that supports it. Cassie is authentic and real, describing the highs and soul crushing lows of her experience with the national team and everything in between. This episode is a must listen for athlete and coaches alike!  Ha...

Does a song or sight instantly generate a feeling or emotion in you? What if you could sniff a drop of peppermint oil and instantly put yourself in an energized state, wouldn't that be incredible? Well anchoring can help you do it. Kari explains this powerful tool to add to your mindset kit on this episode.  If you're wanting to connect with us for online training, public speaking events or more,...

"She shoots she scores!" is something that commentators around the world have said time and time again covering a game featuring Rebecca Johnston. Veteran of three Olympic games and holder of two gold medals, Rebecca is one of the worlds most dominant forwards. In this episode she reveals the most influential points of her career that took her to the pinnacle of women's hockey and opens up about h...

Kari Schneider has been at the top of the Strength and Conditioning game for over 20 years - so in this episode Paul asks the questions and Kari answers, on the key components of her programming that take her athletes to the next level. We touch on the pillars of Kari's plans, periodization, and bust a few training myths along the way!  Three months are left in 2019 which means three 30 day challe...

Power up as Kari takes you through positive and negative energy on this edition of Mindset Monday! These energies are always present and can't be ignored - of course we all want to "just stay positive", but awareness of the whole picture leads to bigger results and better performance! If you enjoyed this episode, or if you didn't, let us know! If you did like it, share it, screenshot and post it,...

Flowing and beautiful above the surface, but a blender of heart pounding, leg kicking mayhem below. As you'll find out in this episode featuring two-time Olympian Karine Thomas, elite synchronized swimming is absolutely gruelling, and a lifetime of work and training goes into the flawless routines you see above water. Karine takes us through the highs and lows of a decade at the top of her sport!...