Rewilding with Taylor Gage

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16 | How to Get Better at CrossFit (or Anything) Mar 27, 2018

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The Open is over… now what? If you’re like me, you might be left wandering aimlessly in the gym after so many weeks (and months) of focused effort on prepping for, performing in, and recovering from the Open.

It takes a lot of mental, emotional, and of course, physical, capacity to go through that, and when it’s over, we’re all left wondering, what’s next? You know what your strengths and weaknesses are, so how do you actually get better?

In this episode I focus on CrossFit, but the truth is, this system works for ANY sport (and arguably, any discipline). If you are determined to get better but just aren’t super sure how to get there beyond keeping up with your regular routine, this show breaks it down for you:

What to focus on to deliver the biggest results across every modality, how to be an advocate for yourself, the things I wish *everyone* would remember when trying to PR, and a general step by step system to see results in the gym.

Mentioned in this show:

In Depth with Games Athlete Rory Zambard

Diets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Problem with Progress That No One is Talking About

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15 | On Judgement: How to Put Down the Gavel Mar 20, 2018

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People will love you, and people will hate you, and none of it will have anything to do with you.

The creepy mirrored funhouse that is judgement is a world that’s worth your attention. If you are someone who is constantly judging the way others are dressing, speaking, behaving, or otherwise living, chances are pretty good that you’re also being just as critical with yourself.

This episode is about how we can heal our relationships to ourselves, and be more happy, compassionate and at peace — not only with ourselves and our bodies — but with the world at large, through examining our judgements.

LINKS:

6 | Why Your Words Matter

14 | Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears + Love Your Life with Lauren Zander

Maybe It's You

Edit: “You aren’t afraid of the thing you think you’re afraid of, you’re afraid of what the fear is asking you to look at” is a quote from Shelli Varela. I forgot to give her credit for that line.

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14 | Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, + Love Your Life with Lauren Zander Mar 13, 2018

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Living an authentic life, facing up to your internal dialogue and bad habits, failure, dreaming big(ger), and so much more: this interview with Lauren Handel Zander has allthethings.

Her book, Maybe It’s You, instantly became one of my all time faves, and her no BS style is sure to inspire you to investigate the ways in which you might be getting in your own way of living the life of your dreams.

Some of my favorite lines from this interview:

“If you have no tolerance for failure, you don’t get to win”

“The minute you say ‘I’m not changing this’, you actually get that you could”

“We need to break into our own mainframe”

DISCOUNT ALERT:

If you are interested in going deeper with this ground-breaking Handel Method, there’s an affordable option available to you called Inner U Coaching, and She Thrives Radio listeners can save $75 off of any level of subscription using code SHETHRIVES75

13 | The Art of Giving 100%: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy Mar 06, 2018

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A workout. A competition. A presentation. Any time we’re put the the test, why are we SO quick to point out the 37 ways in which we could have done better? Why do we immediately list all the ways in which we were disadvantaged, or that our competition had some distinct advantage that we didn’t have?

Why is unapologetically delivering 100% effort so damn hard for us to do?

With the Open in full swing, this is an especially important time to consider these questions, and more importantly, make an honest effort to rewire this tendency.

This episode is about how owning our vulnerability and being unapologetically proud of our efforts will make us better athletes, businesswomen, partners, friends, and overall happier people.

Read my CROSSFIT OPEN MANIFESTO for more mindset tips.

Adapted from this original blog post.

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12 | F**k the Scale: 10 Ways to Measure Health Beyond Body Fat Feb 27, 2018

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Is there anything that the average American woman fears more than the bathroom scale? This tiny little piece of plastic has the power to make us feel happy, devastated, confident or ashamed, and even when we don’t want to be swayed by it, we are.

Beyond the scale impacting our mood, one of the biggest fallacies about the number flashing back at us is that it is a reflection of our HEALTH. And just isn’t that simple.

We need to stop conflating thinness or leanness with health, because the truth is, health comes in every size, shape and form.

This episode has 10 alternate ways for you to consider your health to help you drop the obsession with the scale and focus on the things that actually matter.

EXTRA READING:

Instead of Chasing a Goal Weight, Try This

The Scale [from the She Thrives archives]

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11 | The CrossFit Open: How to Prep, Eat, Recover + Master Your Mindset (And Yes, You Should Do It) Feb 20, 2018

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The Open is here this week! Are you already freaked out about having your whole gym watch you try to get one double under or one muscle up for 12 minutes straight?

Not exactly sure how to eat to perform? Curious how you can get the edge? Terrified of coming in dead last?

Let’s chat.

This episode is ALL about how to make the next 5 weeks of CrossFit both your most competitive and your most FUN.

How to eat, how to train, best recovery tips, and of course, how to master your mindset to ditch Comparisonitis and use nerves to your advantage so you can crush each WOD and feel proud of your effort.

Best of luck to you all, my the WODs be every in your favor!

LINKS:

YES, You Should Sign Up for The Open

Performance and Recovery Tips for The CrossFit Open

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10 | 5 Tips for Getting Sufficient Protein Every Day Feb 13, 2018

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If you’re looking to drop body fat, decrease your cravings, build lean muscle mass, level out your blood sugar, feel more satiated after meals, perform better in the gym, shift your overall body composition, or pretty much make any change to your health, body, or performance, upping your protein intake is probably the answer.

In this episode I explain why protein is so important for everyone from the athlete to the less active, what the true recommended daily intake looks like, and then share 5 tips for getting it in every day.

LINKS:

FREEBIE DOWNLOAD: Protein Cheat Sheet

My guest post on protein intake tips on Fit Design by Annie

The 4 Biggest Health + Fitness Myths to Stop Believing Right Now

Macros 101: Everything You Need to Know

How Much Protein Should I Be Eating?

RSVP to my Seattle Open Prep Workshop on Sunday 2/18!

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9 | Life Detox: The Clean-Outs + Audits Worth Doing Feb 06, 2018

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When you hear “detox” you probably think of a 5 day juice cleanse, but that’s not the kind of detox we’re talking about today.

There are a couple areas of life that benefit from regular editing— from our physical space and environment, to our social media and IRL social circles, and more.

Combing through these areas with a discerning eye can help us be more productive, more confident, less stressed, healthier, more empowered, and ultimately, happier.

Learn about my favorite (and the most instantly impactful) areas to regularly detox and how this practice can help you live a happier life.

LINKS:

RSVP to my Seattle Open Prep Workshop!

Episode 4: Self Care Beyond the Face Masks

The Secret to Finding + Keeping Motivation

8 | All About Supplements: My Personal AM, Workout + PM Routine Jan 30, 2018

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Creatine? Protein? Glutamine? Poutine? Maybelline? What?

I get asked all the time about my feelings on certain supplements, so today I’m doing a rundown of my personal routine: the vitamins and supplements I take every morning, everything I put in my pre-, intra-, and post-workout drinks, and my daily nighttime ritual with an important mineral.

My morning collagen smoothie I make everyday

My workout supplement routine

Some of my favorite brands

THE NUTRITION LAB

SEATTLE CrossFit Open Workshop Event: RSVP here!

*Please note: this is not prescriptive and you should always check with your doctor before adding or altering any vitamins or supplements. What works for me may not work for you, and no, you do not need supplements to be a healthy person.

7 | I Gained 15lbs: What I Learned, What Surprised Me + What’s Next Jan 23, 2018

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Fully embracing the seasons of life is a huge part of what I preach, and in this episode I share how I’m not just talking the talk, but walking the walk.

I share my experience with seeing my body change, how I feel about it, what surprised me, and what I ultimately want to share with YOU about my journey.

If you struggle with body image, accepting your current season, or want to learn to love your body no matter it’s current phase, this episode is for you.

This episode is sponsored by THE NUTRITION LAB, my in depth, 6 week nutrition + mindset course designed to help you get to your happy place with food.

The show notes + more goodness like this is all available at shethrivesblog.com.

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