Making Shift Happen

Your motivation may be low right now when it comes to your workouts, meals, or anything that may make you focus on your overall health and wellness. Winter can be a funk-filled time of year, so how do you get out of a funk? Give this episode a listen to learn about a handful of ways you can get out of a workout or food and health funk with less overwhelm. Here are other episodes worth checking out...

In episode 198 last week, I talked about the ways you can stay informed without doomscrolling. In this episode, I talk about how scrolling on social media may impact your performance in the gym and in sport. It is my hope that this episode will help you consider the impact that scrolling (even beforehand and not during ) can have on your training overall. As always, I also give tips and tricks for...

2025 is kicking ass and taking names when it comes to the news cycle, and this can feel very overwhelming. So, how do you stay informed without feeling overwhelmed? Let me share some tips to help prevent you from staring at your screen endlessly and scrolling until your find the end of the Internet. Interested in finding your U.S Representative? Look here . Want to find your U.S. Senator? Go here...

Strength training has many positive attributes to it including improved aesthetics, strength, resilience, power, and the ‘usual’ things you expect. But, there is one other positive side effect of strength training that you shouldn’t underestimate or take for granted. So, give this episode a listen to hear about this positive side effect, and yet another reason to get into strengt...

Let’s make winter better! In this episode, I share my top 5 nutrition and fitness tips for winter, to help you not just get through the season, but thrive in the season as best as you are able to. Here’s the link to the insulated shaker bottle I mentioned in this episode – this bottle is perfect to have a cold or warm beverage waiting for you in your car after your ride or ski! B...

Failing isn’t always a bad thing, especially if you know how to fail better. New Year’s Resolutions are popular this time of year, and maybe you’ve already failed at your attempt to make some changes (whether in the new year or another time). Listen to this episode to learn how you can learn from your mistakes or lackluster attempts and fail better. By learning to fail better, yo...

I get it – New Year’s Resolutions are… tiresome. Annoying. Not ideal for everyone. Maybe you detest New Year’s Resolutions. If so, then listen to this episode to learn of two other things you can do instead of setting resolutions or a goal you will may not keep. If you want a copy of my FREE workout guide to help you manage any stress and feel better, then get it here. It c...

We all make mistakes in our training – but we need to use them as learning experiences. In this episode, I outline 9 of the biggest training mistakes I see cyclists make. I also discuss what to do instead and how to correct many of these mistakes. Be sure to check out the episodes below for more info. Also, join my #ShredStrong program that starts on January 6th! Joining #ShredStrong is an e...

Burnout happens gradually, not overnight. You can feel burnout in your work, training, and life in a variety of different ways. In this episode, I talk about the signs of burnout, because being aware of what’s going on is the first step. Lastly, I cover some initial steps you can take to help manage the burnout and get you feeling a bit better. If you want a copy of my FREE workout guide to...

Strength workouts don’t have to be elusive or confusing! In this episode, I outline the steps you can take to create a strength workout simply and efficiently on your own. If you want a copy of my FREE workout guide, then sign up here (I promise I won’t spam ya or sell your info – there is a special place in hell for people who do that). As I mentioned in my last episode (check o...

The off-season is a great time to work on your strength and power (but I also argue that ALL year is the best time to work on it!). In this episode, I share a couple of mountain bike workouts that you can do in the off-season if the trails aren’t accessible to you because of weather or whatever reason. Check out my blog and the two workouts I share with Women’s MTB Network here: https:...

It’s Election Day in the United States, which will inevitably turn into election WEEK until the results are tallied. How are you caring for yourself? De-stressor tips and methods can help you manage acute stress with greater ease. Listen in to learn about a grounding method and a breathwork technique that can help you manage your stress this week, or any week. These methods can act as de-str...

Motivation can feel fleeting this time of year. The darker mornings, the colder temps, and the shorter days with sunlight. Who the hell wants to workout when it is o’dark thirty? (Former military folks, you know what is up! 😆) Motivation is a tough thing to conjure in order to keep your progress going. In this episode, I recap a few of the things you can do to inspire motivation, but there...

October is breast cancer awareness month, and Stephanie Villavicencio joins me for this episode. Steph is the Founder and Executive Director of Tits Deep for Breast Cancer, a Colorado-based non-profit organization supporting young women seeking breast cancer treatment. Tits Deep For Breast Cancer is on a mission to spread breast cancer awareness, advocate, educate, and provide outreach to young wo...

Roam Fest is the world’s first and largest bike festival for women and femmes. It’s called a festival but it feels more like a party, where you can arrive solo but you end up making friends. The vibes are high, the inclusiveness is stellar, and the atmosphere is so welcoming and full of love. Plus, there are BIKES! Lastly, it’s held in Fruita, Colorado, which is a beautiful deser...

Hurricane Helene has left many of my friends in western North Carolina experiencing extreme physical and emotional loss that’s on an unimaginable scale. It still feels like many of them are living a real life nightmare as they dig themselves out from this mess. Listen to this episode to learn how you can help, as well as what’s REALLY going on there and with the government response to this disaste...

Race or event reflections are key in growing and learning from the experience, which can only make the next event or race even better! By following these simple steps (and using my bonus tip at the end of the episode), you will walk away from your race or event empowered for the next one. Here are some other episodes to check out: 64. How to Have a Growth vs Fixed Mindset 178. How to Manage Race o...

While my race season didn’t end the way that I anticipated or even expected, it was still such an incredible race season and experience overall! In this episode, I dive in about my race experience at the Silver Rush 50 and Leadville Trail 100 MTB races, and my love affair with Leadville. Give this episode a listen to learn how you can show up for your races with that fire that can feel so in...

I had the honor to sit down with Board certified OBGYN Holly Sato, MD for this episode about a topic so many of you have asked about over the years!  Dr. Sato and I talk about everything from pregnancy to perimenopause for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists – including how saddles may even impact your experience on the bike (you may need to make some adjustments!). This insight is applicabl...

Rest or active recovery days are when your body gets a chance to recover from all of the effort you are putting into your training. These are the days when you actually get stronger and come back even more recovered and ready to slay it!💪🔥 They not only give you a chance to physically recover, but they also allow you to mentally recover as well, while preventing burnout in your training. Give th...

I am overjoyed to have the chance to sit down with Kelley and Leanne Wren with VNTRbirds. These folks are making shift happen in the mountain biking and snow sports communities by getting more women and femme-identifying folks outside. They not only empower folks with more knowledge, but more confidence as well in the process. Give this episode a listen to learn more about what inspired Kelley and...

Your event or race is coming up, and you find yourself STRESSED. Well, friend, pre-race or event nerves are a common thing to expect! But they don’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I give you some tips and tricks to help you manage your race or event stress more effectively. Finally, be sure to join my mailing list below to get a FREE copy of my nutrition and race day planning spre...

This is part 2 to how to fuel effectively on race day, without the complexity. In this episode, I share a few more tips and tricks on how to ensure you are fueling enough for your race or event. Also, I discuss how to make sure what you are eating or drinking is working for you and your stomach and digestion. No one wants a sour stomach on race day!  Finally, be sure to join my mailing list below...

Your race or event is coming up, and you may be wondering how the hell you should fuel for it. Knowing how to fuel effectively on race day doesn’t have to be complex. In this episode, I share the six steps you can take to get the baseline nutritional needs dialed for race day and put a plan together. (Next week, I’ll go over some more details a bit further, but start with this episode). So,...

When you’re new to mountain biking, it can feel overwhelming between what bike to ride, what gear to get, and figuring out how the hell to safely ride down a mountain on two wheels! 😬 I’m here to tell you that, no, you don’t need to wear the latest gear or ride the newest and most expensive bike.🙅‍♀️ In this episode, I offer up my top ten tips to help new mountain bikers to get into the sport mo...