Refining the 33

What are your non-negotiables? What rhythms, practices, or small rituals keep you grounded, nourished, and steady? This episode on Refining the 33, we’re continuing the journaling + stillness practice we’ve been weaving into our gym space. Last week we set the foundation (catch up on Episode 9 if you missed it!)—this week, we’re talking about the writing prompts that followed:-- Naming your non-ne...

What does stillness, mindfulness, and journaling have to do with CrossFit?
For us—everything. At Middle Path CrossFit, our mission has always been bigger than fitness. The same is true for Refining the 33. We're here to cultivate happy, whole, healthy humans—not just stronger athletes. This season, that means slowing down, turning inward, and making space for reflection alongside the physical...

Nancy never planned on stepping into a CrossFit gym—especially after losing three-quarters of her lung function from a chemical exposure. She wasn’t sure what was possible anymore. But when she walked through the doors with uncertainty and fear, what she found inside these gym walls surprised her: not just a workout, but a community that supported her, met her where she was, and helped her rebuild...

As summer winds down, we’re stepping into new rhythms at Refining the 33. In this episode, Dr. Devynne reflects on recent highlights—our nutrition challenge, new training cycles, and Barbell Club—and introduces the next focus: mindset. We’re inviting members to slow down, reflect, and explore journaling as part of class this fall and winter. This episode is both an update and an open invitation to...

Welcome back to Refine—where we explore the often messy, always meaningful process of growth, healing, and showing up for ourselves. In this episode, we’re zooming in on what that looks like in real life—through the lens of food, fitness, and personal truth. Coach and Dr. Devynne shares her honest reflection on Middle Path CrossFit’s 28-Day Nutrition Jumpstart. Part personal journey, part communit...

In this solo episode, Dr. Devynne checks in from Flathead Lake with a mid-summer update on all things Jing Shen Healing Arts, Middle Path CrossFit, and what’s been happening behind the scenes. 🌿✨ Here’s what we cover in this episode:- Why we’ve been quiet on the podcast (hint: big projects!)- The launch of our new online academy 🎉- Upcoming seasonal immersion course (Fall 2025) 🍂- Self-paced p...

In this conversation, we unpack what it means to truly “get stronger.” Yes, we talk back squats, percentage work, and max days—but the real weight we’re interested in is the internal kind: belief, self-trust, and the courage to show up fully. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or someone simply navigating their own growth process, this episode explores the edges that shape us. We reflect on the m...

We didn’t open a CrossFit gym to do something different—we opened one to do it well. In this episode, Dr. Devynne and Dr. James share the story behind why they opened a CrossFit affiliate as practicing Doctors of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine—and what it means to build a space where the “other 85%” feel like they belong. Not because we’re not CrossFit, but because we are. This episode explores:...

Welcome to Refine the 33 – Episode 1!In this inaugural episode, we sip some Fireside Chai, talk tea, and dive into the heart behind this new podcast project. Born from our CrossFit gym, Middle Path CrossFit, Refine the 33 is about more than just fitness. It's about life beyond the barbell—real conversations on mindset, coaching, leadership, and the ongoing journey of personal growth. We share the...

What does a one-rep max really tell us? In this episode, we dive into what max days mean beyond the weight on the bar—and why they matter for everyone, whether you're chasing PRs or just showing up to feel better in your body. We're kicking off a new squat strength cycle at Middle Path CrossFit, and this conversation covers everything from physical benchmarks to mental edges, technical wins, and t...