Making Changes Breaking Barriers

Hey there, it's Coach K, and I'm back with another exciting episode of Making Changes, Breaking Barriers. Get ready for an inspiring conversation with our special guest, Jamie MoCrazy. Jamie is no ordinary athlete. She's a trailblazer who made history in the skiing world, and her journey is nothing short of remarkable. From becoming the first woman to flip off a rail in a ski competition to convin...

Hey there, it's Coach K, and you're tuned in to another transformative episode of Making Changes, Breaking Barriers. Today, we're delving into a topic that's become a modern conundrum – the delicate balance between relaxation and productivity. In our fast-paced world, we're often told that productivity is the ultimate goal. We strive to achieve more, set higher goals, and conquer new challenges. B...

I am thrilled to welcome the incredible Jenny Maier as a special guest on my podcast. Jenny's inspiring journey from lawyer to sought-after running coach takes center stage in this conversation. Join us as we delve into those moments when life's true transformations demand more than just external changes. This episode offers a deep dive into personal growth and the extraordinary power of embracing...

Hey there, it's Coach K, and I'm thrilled to dive into a powerful episode of the "Making Changes Breaking Barriers" podcast with you. Today, we're going deep into the heart of authenticity – breaking away from the norm and embracing your genuine self. Get ready to unlock three essential keys that can lead you to an authentic life unbound by the status quo. Let's talk about something that's been on...

Drs. Tim & May Hindmarsh join me on the podcast for an active conversation about the important of staying active life-long, the keys to staying married, and overcoming abuse.* Tim and May are the hosts of the BS FREE MD podcast. Both are Board Certified Family Practice physicians who have led diverse careers in rural medicine. They each have almost 30 years of diverse experience in family prac...

I heard this quote a few weeks back and I could not stop thinking about it: “See their growth rather than their pain." What does it mean? What does this mean to me? In today's episode of the Making Changes Breaking Barriers podcast, I dig into what it means to judge versus what it means to show empathy and the affects both have on our lives. Specifically, tune in to hear more about: -Different for...

If you didn't watch PART 1 of this series with Cora, listen here first: How We Met and Why We Continue to Laugh Together | Part 1 of 2 with My Wife, Cora!  Cora is BACK, again! :) Since you all loved the first episode with Cora on the Making Changes Breaking Barriers podcast last winter, I convinced her to come back for more fun! In Part 2 of 2 of "How We Met and Why We Continue to Laugh Together...

Cora is BACK! Since you all loved the first episode with Cora on the Making Changes Breaking Barriers podcast last winter, I convinced her to come back for more fun! In Part 1 of 2 of "How We Met and Why We Continue to Laugh Together," Cora and I talk about: -Where we each were in life before we met and how we both were looking for a "fresh start" -The very first message I ever sent to Cora -What...

We have all done it. We have all started something and not finished it. We have all felt super motivated and watched that motivation evaporate (quickly) into thin air. Believe me, I have had this happen to me many times. But, what I have learned from that experience is that knowing what traps lie ahead of me, actually allows me to avoid them and keep moving towards whatever it is I want to accompl...

I can honestly say, I have never interviewed a DOG TRAINER before! Kait Lendrum and I go all the way back to our high school years where we met playing high school basketball. Since then, Kait has been doing a lot including starting and running her own business, Hollow Stark K9. You won't want to miss this episode as we don't just talk about the journey to starting her own business, but Kait also...

Listen to this week's episode to hear the 3 questions I think we should all ask ourselves anytime we feel a little bit stuck. Connect with me on Instagram @changewithcoachk Interested in coaching? Visit my website: www.changewithcoachk.com Want to watch the podcast? Visit my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@changewithcoachk

What a wonderful conversation this was with Bend, OR local Life Coach, Mindy Aisling. In this episode we discussed: -Mindy's childhood story of growing up quickly and overcoming adversity -Why Mindy became a Life Coach -How Mindy assist clients to examine their limiting beliefs, question their assumptions, and release the notion that they are anything less than perfect -How the data around us does...

I have talked about boundaries before on this podcast, but I can promise you that I have never talked about them like this before. This is me stepping out of my comfort zone.... This is me telling you the BRUTAL TRUTH of what happens when we don't set the necessary boundaries in our lives. And without even listening to the episode, I will tell you this: When we don't set the boundaries in our life...

We all live busy lives but it is hard to imagine being successful at being both a professional athlete and a mom and Madison Packer is just that. Listen to this episode to hear more about: -Madison's journey to becoming a mom with her wife through the pandemic -Madison's decision to be visible on social media -Suicide prevention awareness and overdose awareness -What is up and coming for Madison's...

Toxic is a strong word, but in human behavior,  toxic is used to describe someone who causes distress in others through negative words and actions. A lot of us have toxic people in our lives. Sometimes we can cut these people out of our lives and sometimes we can't. But recognizing who they are, how they are making us feel, and how to deal with them, can help us move forward. In this episode...

This was special. I got to record record a podcast episode with my Mom. :) Tune in to hear more about my mom's courageous story of coming to the USA at 18-years old. We talk about: -How she felt leaving everything behind in Venezuela -What it was like being in a country where you don't speak the language -Raising kids in a different country from where she grew up Connect with me on Instagram @chan...

Spring weather is finally here and guess what so many of us are feeling? JOY! We are so happy the sun is finally shining. We can start to feel the warmth on our skin. We are meeting up with friends for a meal and a drink on a patio somewhere. We are feeling so many positive emotions and guess what happens when we feel positive emotions? We EMBRACE THEM! Which is great. But here is the thing: we wo...

This episode with Katie Griffiths was such a genuine authentic conversation that I know you will all love. Katie is what we would call an all around athlete and competitor! From hockey, to golf, to physique competitions, coaching, and now flying planes, it kind of seems like Katie has done it all! Tune in to hear more about: -Where Katie's competitive drive comes from -The terrible injury Katie su...

This episode is about SHAME. And anytime we talk about shame, we also have to talk about vulnerability. I open up in this episode about how a past experience and trauma of mine filled me with shame for years. Listen to this episode to also hear more about: -How shame is not something most of us like to talk about. -Where shame comes from -Shame vs Guilt -How do we combat shame -And embracing vulne...

In today's episode Cora and I speak with our good friends, Laura Bowly and Lisa Miller about their very successful careers as a singer songwriter turned website designer and FBI Agent, respectively. Listen to hear more about how: Laura's experience as a singer songwriter in the 90s including the importance of women's festivals for the lesbian community Lisa's parents reaction when she told them sh...

I know the feeling...when the to-do list starts to feel endless. And I'm not just talking about the work to-do list! I'm talking about all the things that need to get done around the house, for the kids, for our health, and so on. So, how do we prioritize, overcome procrastination, and find the balance between work and play, guilt free? Listen to this episode my 3 strategies to try! In this episod...

In today's episode I speak with Dr. Adia Gooden about her process of realizing her unconditional self-worth, and how she helps others do the same. Listen to hear more about how: How Dr. Adia Gooden realized her self-worth and created the life of her dreams Her relationship with her parents and their reaction to changing careers How we may still hurt after we heal The difference between STRIVING an...

As much as I believe in each and every one of us to change our lives, sometimes, now is not the right time. Listen to this week's episode to hear why. In this episode I cover: -The slang terms that shaped my generation -The right time will come if we take the steps to create that life -Common conversations I have with clients that are very eye opening -Now may not be the right time for a few diffe...

In today's episode I speak with Grace Pillsbury about her experience starting and owning her own marketing and coaching company. Listen to hear more about how: -Grace balances work and her personal life -What inspired Grace to be an entrepreneur -How homeschooling affected Grace's journey -Being okay with letting something go is hard but sometimes the right thing to do. Grace is an entrepreneur an...

Some stress in our lives is a good thing and in this episode, I dig into this concept because I am finding that I keep asking myself the questions: How do we find the balance? How do we embrace some stress and receive the positive benefits of it without letting it get out of hand? And what does this “good” stress really do for us anyways?  In this episode I cover: -Four different types of str...