Empowered Team Podcast

I AM ... (fill in the blank) - but be careful, because as Kari explains in this episode how you perceive yourself has a huge influence on what you're trying to achieve. This is a juicy topic that can have a massive impact on your goals, and shed light on some of autopilot thoughts that are running through your head and hindering your progress.  If you enjoyed this episode, or if you didn't, let us...

We start our second season of the Empowered Athlete Podcast with an inspirational story you don't want to miss. Jen Broxterman was one of Canada's top Cross Fit competitors, a nutritionist by trade and someone who shared health and wellness with everyone she met. At the age of 34 she was told she had not one, but two types of cancer and her reaction was anything but typical, leading to an outcome...

New team, new school, new sport, new job - Kari and Paul are back with their top tips to kick off a new season in style! It's a perfect topic for September and fitting for the show as well, after a slow summer the Empowered Athlete Podcast is revving up for a second round of incredible interviews, mindset mastery, and so much more. The Twelve Thirty Challenge hasn't stopped. To help you reset your...

Money - it can be one touchy subject and we can all carry a lot of baggage around in terms of our thoughts about it. Paul and Kari are back after a summer break and dive into a discussion around money and how it can affect athletes and their identity.  We want your feedback on what you'd like to hear about from us, who you'd like us to interview, and what you think of the show. Fire a quick email...

Kari's back with another 10 minute mental blast to help you be your best! Today she delves into systems and how they can be leveraged to take various aspects of our lives to the next level, enjoy, and have yourself a fantastic week! Did you take on a 30-day challenge to start 2019? Well we're doing a 30 day challenge EVERY month of 2019, so join us and push yourself to the next level! Our goal thi...

Kirk Muyres is one of Canada's top curlers, having competed in 6 Brier Tournaments, winning a bronze medal with team Saskatchewan in 2015. He's also represented Canada in mixed doubles winning a bronze medal at World's in 2018. End after end, curling almost always comes down to a final rock deciding who will score and who won't. There's massive pressure and nowhere to hide. Kirk shares with us his...

Olympic gold-medalist Alex Kopacz joins the podcast to go deep into his journey to Olympic glory. Alex takes us through his incredible challenges and struggles, the amazing relationships he developed, the physics of his sport, and sheds light on serious issues in the Canadian system. The Empowered Athlete Podcast is thrilled to present you with part 2 of our interview with Alex Kopacz Did you take...

Olympic gold-medalist Alex Kopacz joins the podcast to go deep into his journey to Olympic glory. Alex takes us through his incredible challenges and struggles, the amazing relationships he developed, the physics of his sport, and sheds light on serious issues in the Canadian system. The Empowered Athlete Podcast is thrilled to present you with part 1 of our interview with Alex Kopacz Did you take...

Failure to plan is planning to fail. You've heard it before but are you applying it in all areas of your life. Plan on learning something new today as Kari talks about Planning for Success! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcas...

You don't have to be on the ice or on court to be on a team. We're on teams at work, in our community, and at home. So how can you excel at being the ultimate team player? Kari has the answer. This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the pod...

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Where do you find the fire to crank out a great training session or workout? Finding motivation can at times be effortless, and at others, pure hell. Kari and Paul dive into motivation on this episode! It's May and that means we have a new 12:30 Challenge - remember this is our YEAR of 30 day challenges! This month is going to be a squat and plank challenge...

So much power lies in the choices we make or in some cases, don't make! In this episode Kari helps you unlock the strength of choice.  This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them t...

The name Hayley Wickenheiser is synonymous with dedication, excellence, and ice hockey. A true inspiration to all female athletes, Wickenheiser shares with us how she hasn't slowed down since hanging up her skates two years ago. Pursuing a career in medicine, working with the Toronto Maple Leafs and running the worlds largest women's hockey festival - Wick Fest (wickfest.com) Hayley is on the go c...

Let's get our grey matter in gear for another fantastic week and Kari has the lesson for today on How to Appreciate!  This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. We'd...

Today we have the pleasure of sharing with you an interview with a leader, someone who displays all of the characteristics of a true captain. A relentless work ethic combined with discipline, focus, drive and a good dose of humour describes Harry Jones, veteran of Canada's Rugby Sevens team and their leader, on and off the field.  Our 12:30 Challenge continues in April with a theme that will help...

Last Monday was all about calming things down - this week Kari takes you in the other direction for optimal performance! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. W...

It's funny how a single moment can instantly change things. Claire Hanna knows this well and shares in this episode how a simple newspaper headline sparked a fire in her that still burns brightly today. Lessons learned on the court around preparation, professionalism, and dedication have supported Claire in her quest to cover sports in Canada at the highest levels. The Empowered Athlete Podcast is...

Does your mind race, do you have trouble shutting down, or finding a relief from stress, this episode is for you! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. We'd lov...

If you live your life in a bubble, understanding, connecting with, and learning from overs is next to impossible. In this episode of the show Paul and Kari discuss the benefits of travel that go far beyond the chance to see new places and try new food!  Our 12:30 Challenge continues in April with a theme that will help make the world a better place, for ourselves and everything living on it. The c...

You may have heard the term "Massive Action" but are you clear on what it really means and how crucial it is to up-level your game? This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to s...

Winter X Games gold medalist and two-time Olympian Kevin Hill joins the show to take us inside the one minute of insanity that is Snowboard Cross! In a sport where anything and everything can happen, it takes another level of mental toughness to rise to the top. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Canada's king of the slopes.  Another month is drawing to a close which means ... we have...

Training, working, or doing just about anything can become a grind at times - in this episode Kari shares some ideas on how to spice things up! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and a...

She started out trying to keep up with her big sister on the court, but by the time both Page sisters had graduated from Eastern Washington University Brittney was a star in her own right. After launching herself into professional volleyball in Europe, Brittney then earned a spot on the National team and even learned a new position to secure a starting role and the title of team captain. The Empow...

We're thrilled to welcome Olympic Silver Medallist Brigette Lacquette to the show. Through the incredible support of her family, and years of hard work, Brigette made it from a tiny town in northern Canada all the way to the Olympics playing for the Women's National Hockey Team. We can all learn so much from Brigette's story, so make sure you share her inspirational words with everyone you know! T...

If you can control your state - you control your experience, your mindset, and your outcomes! Join us to gain a better understanding of just how important your state really is. Big Reminder - The 12/30 Challenge (12 - 30 days challenges: aka one per month all year!) continues with March right around the corner. Curious as to what's on tap after February’s aren’t you?  This one is Mindful March.  W...