Level Up with Cat Bradshaw

EPISODE 14 - Talking Nutrition and Fitness with Cancer Thriver and the Founder of WeGotThis.org, Elissa Kalver

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In this open and honest conversation, I talk with Elissa Kalver, cancer thriver and founder of WeGotThis.org about…
Introduction and Background
Navigating Cancer and Community Support
Dietary Confusion and Unsolicited Advice
Personal Experiences with Food and Cancer
Finding Balance in Nutrition
Fitness Journey and Adaptations
The Impact of Nonprofit Work
Finding Joy in the Journey
The Importance of Mental Health
Living with Cancer: A Personal Journey
Living Like I’m Alive
Navigating Depression and Finding Balance
The Power of Support and Teamwork
https://wegotthis.org/
https://wegotthis-org.myshopify.com/products/elissas-book
https://www.amazon.com/We-Got-This-Learned-Terminal/dp/B0DJHFFC88
https://www.projectkoru.org/
https://centerforcancercounseling.org/

EPISODE 13 - A Conversation with Masters CrossFit Competitor, Claudia Ragsdale

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In this conversation, I speak with 55-year old Masters CrossFit Competitor, Claudia Ragsdale about...
From Equestrian to CrossFit:  A New Challenge
Claudia Started Her CrossFit Journey in Her Early 40s
The Competitive Spirit:  First Steps in CrossFit
Team Competitions and Community
The Mental Game of Competition
Claudia Recently Competed in the CrossFit Games and The Legends Championship
Adrenaline and Performance in Competitions
Form vs. Function:  The Competition Dilemma
The Thrill of Competition
Strategies for Success in Competition
Training Adaptations and Skill Development
Balancing Training and Life
The Importance of the Warmup and Injury Prevention
Dealing with Sciatica and Mobility Work
Nutrition and Aging:  A Focus on Nutrition
Body Composition and Long-Term Health
Navigating Body Composition and Energy Levels
Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Fitness
The Importance of Nutrition and Protein Intake
Preparing for Menopause:  Strategies For Women
Stress Management and Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Overcoming Fears of Lifting Weights
Changing the Narrative Around Women’s Fitness
 
#podcast #crossfit #strongwomen #fitnesspodcast #healthpodcast

EPISODE 12 - Healthy Goal Setting with CrossFitter, Ernesto Duke

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In this podcast episode, I speak with CrossFitter, Ernesto Duke, about...
*How fitness (or the lack of it) can affect your sex life
*CrossFit
*Climbing Mt. Whitney
*Ernesto’s first experience with an In Body scale
*Your weight affects your wallet and ability to skydive
*His doctor says he should be 185 lbs
*Ernesto’s goals:
*Short-term:  Rogue Challenge: 1,250 lbs cumulative total for a 1 Rep Max Bench/Squat/Deadlift in one hour
*Long-term:  Professional fitness photo shoot in swim trunks
*Focus on one goal at a time. 
*Set yourself up for success by creating REALISTIC goals
*Recruit a coach who has done what you want to do
*His experience with intermittent fasting
*What is Ernesto eating?
*Ernesto’s experience with using an AI coach/ChatGPT
*Your mindset plays a huge role in achieving your goals
*Confidence
*Get a DEXA scan

EPISODE 11 - A Conversation with Pat Cummins, former UFC Fighter, and now gym owner

**I apologize for the wonky audio during the last 15 minutes.
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In this episode, I talk with Pat Cummins, who is a former Top 10 UFC Light Heavyweight fighter and a 2X NCAA Division 1 All-American. We talk about all things related to his health and fitness including...
 
*Nutrition - What he eats and what he doesn't eat
*Fitness - What he does to stay in shape
*Alcohol use
*Drugs use
*Mental Health - What he does for his mental health
*Finding Balance in his life
*His creative outlets
*College life and wrestling
*Fighting in the UFC
*Becoming a gym owner - ALL IN ACADEMY
 
We also talk about Pat's childhood and what life looked like being raised by two teachers, the way he ate, and the role sports played in his early life.
 
We finish our conversation talking about Pat's new gym in LA.  Pat and his partner, Dave Puhky, will be opening their own jiu jitsu and kickboxing gym which will also offer personal training this Saturday, January 25, 2025.
 
For the month of January 2025, you can attend classes for FREE.  Due to the devastation from the Los Angeles wildfires and the incredible stress that they have caused, Pat and Dave want to give back to LA residents with free classes for the rest of the month.  Check out their class schedule and just show up.  They are creating a welcoming, fun, good hearted community of folks committed to their health and fitness.  Everyone is welcome.
 
Visit their gym near Mid-City and Beverly Hills on Pico Blvd:
 
ALL IN ACADEMY, 5801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
 
They will have a Soft Opening/Open House this Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:30 AM -2 PM. 
 
Website:  https://www.allinacademyla.com/
 
Follow them on Instagram: @allinacademyla

EPISODE 10 - Conversation with the owner of CrossFit Synapse, Jimmy Lujan

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In this episode, I have a very candid conversation with the owner of CrossFit Synapse, Jimmy Lujan. Listen in as we talk about things like...
*Jimmy moving away from a sedentary lifestyle
*Humble beginnings in the North Hollywood projects
*How Jimmy found CrossFit
*Jimmy was a fitness model for a hot minute!
*Dealing with severe GI/Abdominal pain, dietary changes and health improvements
*His experience and his client’s experience with a Carnivore-ish diet
*Jimmy knows how to figure shit out because he has to
*Chicken winging is a No Rep!
*”I will learn everything about you by how you work out.”
*How you act if you take CrossFit seriously
*The reality of who you are training when you open a gym
*Jimmy’s first official CrossFit client
*”Man up.”
*Jimmy attracts Russians and Israelis and loves them and everyone.
*CrossFit Synapse is his baby, his second home and real friendships are made there.
*CrossFit Synapse Co-op on the horizon?
#crossfit #gymowner #crossfitter #podcast #inspiration

EPISODE 9 - Health Coaching with CrossFitter, German

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*German’s stats
*His experience with the scale
*His work commute
*His current workout schedule
*His fitness and nutrition during COVID
*His current food, coffee, and alcohol habits
*What does German need in order to reach his health and fitness goals?
*”Mindful eating”
*German’s vice
*What can German do right now to work towards his health and fitness goals?
*German is COACHABLE
*German and I come up with a plan
*Who you surround yourself with matters
 
I use LifeForce for my at-home bloodwork and health coaching.  Use this link to learn more:
 
https://www.mylifeforce.com/checkout?coupon=lftrainer1

EPISODE 8 - How Emotional Distress Causes DIS-ease with Health Coach Jamila Tyson

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Listen in as Health Coach Jamila Tyson and I talk about....
*Childhood and adulthood trauma
*The mind-body connection
*The impacts of negative self-talk
*Your body is talking to you in whispers or shouts
*You have the power to change
*Would you rather know or not know?
*A rigid mindset is not sustainable
*Are you proactive when it comes to your health?
*Emotional stress taxes your immune system
*Stress from relationships affects your health
*Prioritize your sleep
 
I use LifeForce for my at-home bloodwork and health coaching.  Use this link to learn more:
https://www.mylifeforce.com/checkout?coupon=lftrainer1

EPISODE 7 - Health Coaching with CrossFitter, Charles Thi

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Charles is my brother from another mother for the past 18 years.
Listen in as Charles and I talk about…
* How I met my fat loss goal and what that took,
* The importance of quality sleep,
* How your lifestyle affects your ability to reach your health goals,
* Overtraining is real,
* In and Out Burger.
* Then we get real about Charles’ more recent struggles with weight gain from having a very demanding job and how he’s been making small, positive changes,
* How Charles’ lifestyle changes got rid of his low back pain,
* The importance of focusing on your health NOW to set yourself up for a high quality of life when you’re older,
* How Charles has shifted his mindset to prioritize his health from now on.

EPISODE 6 - The relationships we invest in and how this affects our health with Health Coach Jamila Tyson

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In this episode, Coach Jamila and I talk about why the people you surround yourself with matters. The people we interact with and spend time with whether involuntary or voluntary affects all aspects of our health. The relationships we invest in can have an overall positive or negative affect on us mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Who we spend our time with MATTERS.
#mentalhealth #healthcoach #healthylifestyle #health #relationship

EPISODE 5 - Injuries, Exercise, and Singing Bowls with David Volz

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David Volz is a big wave surfer, boxer, and meditation guide through the use of singing bowls. In this podcast episode, David and I talk about the work he’s done to rehab his shoulder.
David talks a little bit about his warm-up routine for his knees in preparation for sprint interval training, and his thoughts on strength training.
We finish the episode with David leading us through a five-minute guided meditation accompanied by his singing bowls.
#healthylifestyle #healthcoach #meditation #singingbowl #injuryrecovery