Live with Grace

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What does it mean to trust plan A? Is having a plan B smart, "realistic," or a mask for fear? A recent research study (Shin and Milkman, 2016) revealed the dangers and risks of having a “Plan B" when you truly want your “Plan A” to succeed. The researchers found that once you begin thinking about a fallback plan, your desire to achieve your ultimate goal  decreases . They found that...

Today I am joined by the owners of Ish Delish Nutrition in Valdosta, Georgia to talk about health, nutrition, fitness, and all things related! I hope y'all enjoy

What's the difference between taking care of your body and ACTUALLY taking care of your body? How do you give your body the rest/recovery/fuel it needs to perform its best, even when faced with a grueling schedule? What are some ways you can integrate self-care and recovery routines into your daily habits? All this and more on this episode of the podcast <3 I hope y'all enjoy! -G

On this week’s episode, I talk about my spiritual journey & how I’ve learned to ground myself through changing seasons. This is a more personal episode than most... I delve into my faith and some of the practices I use to connect with God and to connect with myself. I know we’ve all heard the phrase “more than an athlete”… but it’s true. Our identities are not that we are athletes. Our identit...

Have you ever wondered how professional athletes preserve their bodies to withstand the stresses of the season, year after year? This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jack Friesen, Physical Therapist for the 2023 NBA Champions Denver Nuggets. He reveals longevity secrets for high-performing athletes, offering tips, advice, and insights for a successful, healthy sports career. Dr. Friesen (DP...

New seasons. New places. New opportunities. And the inevitable unknown. As athletes, we enter new seasons each year, never knowing what we could face. In one of the most relatable podcasts on the show to date, I welcomed Bruno Alves into the show to discuss the concept of the “unknown” & how we’ve grown through unfamiliar seasons. Bruno Alves , a three-sport athlete pursuing a professional car...

Support future episodes of the podcast!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grace-naomi-beyer/support ♡ - - - The cold, hard truth: Sometimes, quitting or stepping away from something you once loved can be the greatest decision you ever make. Join us on this week's episode of "Live with Grace" as we sit down with Cori Trulock, a former Division II soccer player at Valdosta State...

It's really difficult to be hyper-focused and consistent in many areas. Preparing for the season might be an important goal for you.. but how do you balance this with side hustles, hobbies, time with loved ones? What about self care and recovery? What about (fill in the blank)? I found myself feeling overwhelmed with pressures to be GREAT in many areas to the point that nothing ever seemed to...

Today I am on the show with Coach Mallory Odell, a graduate of the women's basketball program at both Longwood University, a D1 school in Virginia, and Valdosta State University, a D2 in Georgia, for her fifth year. This season, she was a GA for our women’s basketball program here at VSU, and I am very grateful to welcome her to the podcast ♥︎. In this episode, not only do we learn about Mallo...

This week's episode is for anyone that is dealing with sports injuries.. or really any challenges/setbacks. It can be so frustrating, depressing, and discouraging to face a challenge.. but it can also be full of light, opportunity and hope. My prayer is that this episode reaches someone that really needs it ♡. - GB Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction

Today I welcomed Kris Beyer onto the show! Not only is she my aunt, but she is a former D1 Swimmer at Syracuse, a personal trainer/coach, a business owner, a 6 time champion in natural bodybuilding (through the American Natural Bodybuilding Competition), and a Syracuse Letter of Distinction (awarded to individuals with distinguishable contributions to their community, university, profession, and s...

"Trusting the creative process is nothing more than trusting that the actions, thoughts, and motivations placed in your heart will fall into place ... without needing to be rushed." This episode of the Live with Grace podcast discusses: How creativity, or the creative process, cannot be rushed The art of athletics, and how sports are a form of art and creativity-- also which unfold at th...

Welcome back to the Live with Grace podcast! Today on the show I welcomed my friend and teammate Tamiya Francis to discuss all things nutrition. Tamiya has a nutrition minor and is headed into her fifth year at Valdosta State. Since rooming together last year, I have learned a lot about how different people fuel up for practice/workouts/games in alignment with their bodies. I've learned that w...

This week on the podcast, I welcomed Haley Provencal back onto the show. Haley is one of my close friends, as well as a former D2 softball player at Valdosta State. On this episode, we discussed a typical day in the life of a college athlete. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Life as a College Athlete 06:39 Time Management and Conditioning for College Athletes 09:10 Typical Day in the Life/Less...

This week on the podcast I welcomed Ernest Wesley, an NIL Sports Agent at Trigg Sports and former athletic marketing intern at Mississippi State University. To contact Ernest with questions or inquiries, reach out to him through Instagram @theerneswesleyy . This episode covers topics relating to sports and the professional world—how to take advantage of NIL, how to brand yourself, how to network,...

" As a student athlete who has goals and dreams...tackle those dreams. Put those dreams first. Put yourself first." - Kayla Frey Today I am on the show with Kayla Frey, a recent graduate of the women's basketball program at Valdosta State, and someone I am blessed to call my teammate & friend. This episode covers: - Adjustments involved with being a new mother, taking care of a y...

In this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, I welcomed Jimmy Olang to the show. Mr. Olang, originally from a remote village in Kenya, is the owner of the Brothers that just do Gutters franchise in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. He moved to the United States in 2001, when he was just 24 years old. On the episode, we discussed his remarkable story, his journey to owning and running a f...

Since taking art lessons as a young girl, my art teachers always stressed the importance of looking at my artwork from a few steps back every now and then. Taking a step back has always helped me appreciate my progress, and gain clarity/direction. I've talked about the importance of creative habits & hobbies in the podcast episode "The Power of Creative Outlets" with Angel Roman....

On this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, we are joined by Haley Provencal, a former D2 softball player at Valdosta State, and also my roommate this year & one of my best friends. Today on the show, we will be discussing the mental toll of college athletics —the unseen challenges that affect college athletes every day. We will learn about some of the experiences and the chall...

Between school, work, practice, workouts, friends, relationships, family, and everything in between, life can sometimes be overwhelming.   As an athlete, I've experienced many times when I felt like everything was spinning out of my control: practice may not have gone well, school may seem like too much, my body may be aching, and my situation might seem less than ideal.   Thes...

On this episode of the "Live with Grace" podcast, we are joined by Malcolm Lovett, a college basketball player at Florida Memorial University. Today's episode is about relationship experiences and advice, especially when it comes to being an athlete. Hope y’all enjoy

Happy New Year! Today's episode is about how enduring through an intense period of training, focus, and discipline can propel you forward in both in life and in sports.  In this episode, I am joined by my dad, a former US Army Airborne Ranger. Although many of us will never experience what it's like to go to US Army Ranger School, the experience parallels experiences athletes usually face at...

First episode in a while !! On today's episode, we discuss "becoming an expert," or becoming a value to your team or organization. This might mean mastering a skill in your sport or career that everyone notices. However, oftentimes, it is something less obvious.  On today's episode, I am grateful to be joined by my dad (Rich Beyer). If y'all missed his last feature on the podcast, visit the e...

Accountability is something that we all need. However, taken to an extreme, the feedback we give ourselves can tear us apart. It can make us feel small. The tough, no-slack mindset is good in many aspects. It yields discipline, hard work, relentless drive and motivation. It’s something that is actually praised for many athletes.. something that people are taught to embrace. However, the problem wi...