The Di-scussions Podcast

In the last episode of our two-part series on pregnancy and postpartum training, host Di sits down with Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism founder Brianna Battles to unpack the unfiltered realities of training whilst pregnant or after having a baby. Brianna has guided thousands of women and coaches through the complexities of training during and after pregnancy. But this episode goes deeper th...

The narrative has changed: it's no longer about what you cannot do whilst pregnant or after baby - but what you can. In the first of our two-part series, host Di sits down with our first guest, fitness & motherhood powerhouse Starr Hawkins - cradling her newest little one, Soleil - to unpack the unfiltered realities of pregnancy and postpartum training. This is a conversation for every bod...

The man behind the mental game of legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. In this powerful episode, host Di is joined by George Mumford, mindfulness coach and author of The Mindful Athlete. George shares his remarkable journey—from battling addiction to becoming a pioneer in sports psychology—and how mindfulness can transform your life.

Di sits down with Dr Sean Goddard of the Osteopathic Center to discuss all things peptides, stem cells, PRP, NAD & more. Dr. Goddard is renowned for helping professional athletes—from the NFL to CrossFit and beyond—recover from injuries by harnessing the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Di sits down with Justin Cotler, owner & head coach of Underdog Athletics, to discuss CrossFit as a methodology and as a sport, whether they should be separate, and how they can grow.

Di sits down with Lena Richter, CrossFit Games athlete, to discuss what it’s like to be an athlete and pregnant: mindset, body image, nutrition, training, and dealing with other people’s opinions.

CrossFit athlete Seher Kaya is a role model for women everywhere, particularly in the Middle East. Di sits down with Seher to discuss how being raised by Turkish Muslim parents in Norway shaped the athlete she is today. From defying traditional norms, to discussing her plans for the upcoming season, and what she thinks of the current CrossFit landscape, Seher shows us just what being a role model...

Di sits down with Kate Gordon - an athlete, coach and nutritionist - to discuss the hard truths about nutrition: - Is fitness culture toxic? - Is the body positivity movement bad? - Is Ozempic promoting unhealthy habits? And more!

Di sits down with Beth Wright, nutritionist and health coach, to answer questions submitted by the listeners: how to lose weight, strength vs endurance, fasting, how to shift your mindset - and more!

Di sits down with Phyllida Swift to discuss face equality and appearance inclusion. After a car accident left Phyllida with a scar across her face at age 22, she became an activist and the CEO of Face Equality International, a UK charity with the mission to ensure that people live without appearance discrimination.

Recorded at the 2024 CrossFit Games, this episode features an open and genuine conversation between Di and Cooper Marsh. Cooper manages an array of elite CrossFit athletes, including Danielle Brandon and Alexis Raptis. Di and Cooper discuss how to be there for athletes amidst the tragic death of fellow athlete, Lazar Đukić, at this year's CrossFit Games, as well as what needs to change and the...

Di sits down with Gus Vaz Tostes, a former professional football player, a coach and serial Fitness entrepreneur, to discuss their thoughts on the current Fitness scene. Is CrossFit dead? Is HYROX growing too fast? What’s next?

Di sits down with ex-USC basketball player and elite CrossFit athlete Jamie Hagiya to go beyond all the accolades and discover who she is as a person: she is charismatic, energetic and she deals with all the same things we do, from doubts, to body image and more

Di sits down with elite CrossFit athlete Anikha Greer to catch up on how she is feeling ahead of the CrossFit Semifinals. They also discuss mental toughness, what it's like being a professional athlete, why Anikha thinks sharks are her spirit animal, and weighing logical arguments with emotional decisions

Di sits down with Chad Sorentino to discuss the work that they do with athletes at GiGi’s Playhouse, a nationwide organization of achievement centers for people with Down Syndrome. Chad, a veteran and coach, goes over the essence of leadership, the measurement of a coach, and what drives him to help others through movement

Di sits down with Tom Foxley - a former Royal Marines Commando, adventurer, and mentality and high performance coach for Adventurepreneurs - to discuss how to connect to your authentic self, the importance of slowing down, how to deepen connections with the world around you, and finding meaning in life

Di sits down with Lauren Kalil, sports commentator, reporter and permanent fixture on Talking Elite Fitness, to discuss the obstacles she has had to face in life and why being herself paid off

Di sits down with Lena Richter, a 3x podium Teams athlete at the CrossFit Games, to discuss why she competes and how she overcomes negative thoughts during competitions

Di sits down with Amanda Ferreira, a competitive bodybuilder. Di’s mantra is to focus on what your body can do. Amanda’s job is to focus on what her body looks like. The result? A heartwarming discussion where surprising common ground, and genuine admiration, were found.

Why it’s important to move, how to move well, how to treat movement, and why movement is healing. Di sits down with Dr. Anika Arevalo, a physical therapist with over 10 years of experience, a competitive marathoner and a college athlete.

Straight up science. What to eat to be healthy, what to eat to perform, and how to see your body for what it is: a beautiful machine capable of amazing things. Di sits down with Sophie Straith, M2 Performance nutrition coach and co-owner/coach at CrossFit BC in Canada.