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Life is stressful, and tends to operate at a hectic pace. How do you remain happy, and eliminate overwhelm while keeping everything in your life running smoothly? How do you find the things that make your soul come alive and actually have time for them? I spoke with Maureen Gibbons, an emergency physician at a level 2 trauma center, who is also a triathlon coach, sports nutritionist and the bestse...

Simone Knego has done some pretty remarkable things, but she says it's the small things that have impacted her life the most. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for the Livestrong Foundation, and she's traveled the world on philanthropic missions with her neurosurgeon husband. She says every choice she's made is a part of her story, but it's the small things that have impac...

In the spirit of new beginnings, of forging a new path, of creating our own opportunities, I interviewed Monica Ortega, who I believe is the perfect person to help us as we start to come out of a wild 13 months that created disruption, causing most of us to pivot in some way.  Monica Ortega is a professional on-camera host, author, speaker, and actress who created the travel show called Monica Goe...

On her website, Becky Mollenkamp says, "Your thoughts aren't trash. Your feelings aren't toxic. Failing to get rich isn't because you don't push enough or believe enough... You can't just think yourself happy. Stress, fear, and overwhelm aren't mind trash or trolls. Your struggles aren't a personality defect. Your challenges aren't character flaws. Your problems aren't mental or moral shortcomings...

Are you a woman who has been passed up for promotions? Are you sick of watching others get the advancement opportunities you deserve? Are you tired of working for bad bosses? Then you'll want to hear what Rochelle Marie has to say in this episode.  We talked about courage, confidence, how bosses should be engaging their staff if they are working virtually, the concept of "embody it until you becom...

What kind of person spends 20 years developing a new running shoe technology? I wanted to get to know the person behind the latest running shoe to hit the market and understand what he believes makes this shoe superior to others he's tried. Lenn Hann is the founder of Hann Shoes. He became interested in running shoes after he started to run recreationally in college. Since then, he has run 21 mara...

As the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and more, Fitz Koehler brings big structure, energy, and joy to sport. She's passionate about guiding others to live better and longer through her company, Fitzness®. In this episode, we talked about what it was like to travel the US announcing races while enduring the biggest battle of h...

What does it mean to feel "stuck" in life or in your career? And how does someone get "unstuck"? We hear this phrase a lot when listening to life and transformation coaches, but what does it really mean? I talked to  Dagmar Bryant, PhD  about life transformation, empowerment, clarity, and finding our life's purpose.  *** Episode Sponsor: Iris Digital Media Group   Iris Digital Media Group helps sm...

I am seeing more and more people talking about making their comebacks as their industries begin to open back up again. And I absolutely love this topic! There are no "rules" for where you "should be" with your fitness, work, or passions right now. But, if you want to be ready to roll when the world begins to open up and we're able to gather freely in groups again--this episode is your starting poi...

If you've ever wondered how your mental performance affects your ability to run faster, train harder, and achieve your goals, today's guest has the answers. Lisa Bonta Sumii talks about the mental side of sports performance and shows us some of the areas we can focus on to elevate our game, while also providing concrete examples of how our skills in sport translate to life. Today I am talking with...

Are you having trouble getting started running? Are you already slipping when it comes to your fitness goals? You need community and consistency, and in today's episode, I'm going to help you with that.   Resources Join Coach Kim for Group Coaching in Run Club! Endurance training is not one-size-fits-all. Sign up for Kim's mailing list to receive emails, tips, and resources that will help you be a...

If you want to achieve your goals and create your dream life, there are a few things you need to stop doing. This isn't a list of foods to avoid or pressure to stop binge-watching TV. Instead it's some mindset shifts that will help you get out of your own way.   Resources Join Coach Kim for Group Coaching in Run Club! Endurance training is not one-size-fits-all. Sign up for Kim's mailing list to r...

There's so much pressure this time of year. Holiday tension, family expectations, the idea that everyone needs to embark on a massive self-improvement project because we aren't good enough just as we are.  In this episode, I share my thoughts around resolutions (you don't need one!), and share some alternate ideas. If there's ever been a year you deserve less pressure, this is it! Resources Join C...

We are officially in "new year, new you" season, that season where companies begin to prey on your insecurities in advertising promising life transformations, quick results... and unrealistic expectations. In this episode, Kim talks about this phenomenon and suggests alternate ways to view the new year's resolution messaging, focusing on your goals, while remembering that you are amazing exactly a...

Have you ever joined a group run, or attended an event that you were told was open to people of all paces, only to discover that you didn't really feel welcome? Often it's the little things that add up to create an environment that signals "you do not belong here." In this episode, Kim talks about race t-shirts and other signs that an environment is not truly geared toward all runners.  Environmen...

Life is what you make it. You are your thoughts, behaviors and habits, and you're going to experience more of what you expect to experience. If you've been waiting for a sign before you make some changes and kick your fitness up a notch... this is it.  I want you to be ready to run when the time comes to make big plans for 2021. Wouldn't it be great to see new places with your runner crew? In this...

When this pandemic is over, we need to have the biggest, most epic running adventure. So, grab your girls, share this episode with someone you want on that big adventure with you, and let's help her get started running. Whether you've never run a step, or you're wanting to run more consistently, this is the time to get moving again.  Life will get back to something resembling normal. We will get t...

It's time to get up, dust yourself off, and put one foot in front of the other. We've been moping and avoiding exercise, and longing for the days when we could race and train with others—often for good reason—but it's time to get serious about moving again. You know why? Because moving makes us HAPPY and moving makes us feel strong... and maybe even invincible… and we could all use a lot more of t...

I've always said that running is not just about running. It's transformational. Running can change your life in ways you never would have imagined, and it's the perfect cure for getting yourself out of that blah state you might be experiencing right now.  In this episode, we talk about some of the rewards that we get from running that are not tied to our pace or amount of time it takes us to cross...

It appears that we are in the middle of another running boom! As we've changed our habits and social interactions due to the pandemic, lots of people have turned to running for stress relief, a social outlet, and as entertainment. Whether you're new to running, or 2020 changed your training and racing plans in a big way, this is a great time to run. In this episode, I'll share reasons why this is...

When we feel connected with others, we begin to focus on the things that make us similar, rather than the things that divide us. Kindness helps create a sense of community and belonging, but the benefits go far beyond how kindness makes us feel. Kindness can help reduce depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, and has positive effects on diabetes, obesity and migraines. Listen to this episode for ti...

As a country, we have a lot of work to do. We can't continue with this level of hate and divisiveness. We must begin to heal. But how do we do that? Even if you don't think of yourself as being interested in politics, or even if you don't feel confident trying to have a conversation with someone about the issues affecting our nation--there is a role for you. Resources Join Coach Kim for the Novemb...

Our country is divided, and over the next few days and weeks, a significant number of people will be angry or disappointed… or even feel hopeless... because the election didn't go the way they wanted it to. But it's important to remember that you have a choice. You have complete control over your own behavior and your own mindset. And you can choose to feel stressed and worried and turn to unprodu...

In celebration of Halloween in the US, we're talking about 5 treats guaranteed to make life sweeter. They may seem simple on the surface, but it takes effort to bring them to life.   Resources Join Coach Kim for the November Gratitude Walk (or Run!) Endurance training is not one-size-fits-all. Sign up for Kim's mailing list to receive emails, tips, and resources that will help you be a stronger, m...

We are taught that we need to have this massive amount of determination and willpower to succeed in tough times. But he truth about grit is that it works only works for short periods of time. And, when grit fails us, we get down on ourselves, thinking we aren't tough enough, or that we've failed again.  Today, we'll talk about what's missing--how to go beyond grit so you develop the mindset necess...