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Talking Plant-Based Diets with Matt Frazier

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be plant-based and an elite athlete? Matt Frazier says absolutely yes.  Matt, a vegan ultra marathoner, author, and entrepreneur is a plan...

Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to create a good habit or break a bad one? That’s Dr. Jud Brewer’s speciality.  Dr. Jud (MD, PhD) has over 20 years of experien...

Tracking Goals is Important, but Be Careful What You Measure

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have ideas of what we want our life to look like. It could be something like weight loss, improving speed on the bike or running, or even cook...

Get Laser Focused with Charles Clay

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you are losing focus and can’t find the energy to do what needs to be done?  Charles Clay is a published author, dynamic s...

Plant-Based Juniors with Alex Caspero and Whitney English

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to feed your toddler or baby a plant-based diet or if it's even safe? What about how you communicate around the relationship we ha...

What I Learned From 4 Years of Podcasting

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting is About Loving the Process You can't control the outcome of the podcast. It's well within my grasp to become the best intervi...

Female Mountain Bikers Changing Their Cultural Paradigms with World-Ride

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In North America, you probably see female mountain bikers and think nothing of it. But what if you were in Iran where a woman's virtue is at sta...

The Plant-Based Athlete with Robert Cheeke

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Cheeke is 220 pounds of pure muscle.  As a vegan bodybuilder, author of x books, and motivational speaker, he has impacted many lives. He wen...

Dean Karnazes: Discipline, Commitment, and Being Present

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Karnazes, aka the UltraMarathonMan, is an extraordinary human. If you have ever followed ultrarunning, no doubt you've heard of some of his...

Empowering Female Athletes of All Ages with Sara Gross of Live Feisty

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Empowering female athletes and creating media around female heroes is the first step to bringing more women into sport. Sara Gross is a two-time Iron...

Kyle Warner: How Mountain Biking Changed His Life

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Warner is an incredible mountain biker, down-to-earth, and an amazing mountain bike coach on his YouTube Channel with his girlfriend, April Zast...

Mindset for Athletes: My Interview on The Consummate Athlete

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mindset for athletes is one of the secret weapons that separate good from great performers.  Most people don’t realize that you can actually train ...

Overcoming Personal Limits with Izzy Fischer

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to overcome personal limits?  Former Professional Triathlete and Entrepreneur, Izzy Fischer knows all about it. From bumping up aga...

Strength Training for Cyclists with Dialed Health

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An often overlooked part of endurance training is strength training for cyclists. Many of us just want to ride our bike, but we don't realize tha...

Nutrition Tips for Endurance Athletes with Anne Guzman

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A common topic of conversation is nutrition tips for endurance athletes.  There are many different approaches, but understanding the basics of sports...

The Athlete Mother Series: Consistency and Daily Actions

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of being an athlete mother is an interesting one.  From being a pregnant athlete to navigating life and training with a baby, there are s...

The Female Cyclist Changing the Sport: Kathryn Bertine

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Bertine is a retired professional female cyclist, an activist for equity in women's pro cycling, author, and documentary filmmaker.  You...

How to Make Better Decisions and Routines with Robyn Conley Downs

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Conley downs, author and podcast host of The Feel Good Effect believes wellness needs to be simplified into small shifts to create big changes i...

Life Lessons from Cyclocross Champion and Mom, Nikki Brammeier

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Brammeier is a cyclocross champion and had her first baby during lockdown in 2020.  Nikki has stood on many World Cup Cyclocross podiums (12 to...

Molly Hurford and The Consummate Athlete: Up Your Game

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Hurford is the co-host of The Consummate Athlete Podcast and her new book co-written with her husband: Becoming a Consummate Athlete.  Molly H...

The Key to Boosting Confidence: Start with Self-Acceptance

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence - it can be hard to boost your confidence when you feel like you are lacking it.  But research shows that increasing confidence is actuall...

Training the Pelvic Floor for Performance with Corinne Wade

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic health and training the pelvic floor for performance was something I thought only applied to pregnancy and post-partum women. So when I becam...

Self-Talk for Performance: Mental Skills for Athletes

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self-talk for performance is like the secret weapon you didn't know you had.  Your body only gets you so far, and a lot of the time it's yo...

Metabolic Health for Athletes with Casey Means, MD

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Metabolic health might be something you've never considered.  Metabolic health is way more than just the number on the scale or your BMI.  It&a...

9 Things I Learned in 2020

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was a crazy year for everyone.  2020 isn't only the year of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and the biggest voter turnout in the USA- it was ...

Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy and Post-Partum with Catherine Cram, MS

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the real exercise guidelines during pregnancy and post-partum exercise guidelines? How do you safely exercise through your pregnancy? With ...

The Push for Plant-Based Baking with Ed and Natasha Tatton of BReD

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Plant-based baking is on the rise and a fun fact you may not know- sourdough is actually plant-based!  It's also considered a fermented food. En...

Dealing with Mom Guilt

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with Mom Guilt is real for many busy women.  This podcast is an audio re-creation of an article I wrote for Velonews via their Active Pass ...

Finding Your Strong and with SWAP Coaches David and Megan Roche

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your strong isn't always easy, but if you're familiar with SWAP Coaches David and Megan Roche, you are probably familiar with their ...

Plant-Based Nutrition for Children and Teens with Brenda Davis, RD and Reshma Shah, MD

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The ultimate resource for plant-based nutrition for children and teens is here! Brenda Davis is one of the top authorities and dietitians in plant-bas...

Eat, Race, Win with Professional Chef Hannah Grant

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Grant has had a fascinating life.  From joining the navy in search of discipline to working at the #1 ranked restaurant in the world , and to ...

Dealing with Uncertainty during the Election and Beyond

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about the tools to help you navigate uncertainty in your life, regardless of where you are on the political spectrum. These tools are ...

How to Make Habits that Stick with James Clear

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build u...

How to Say What You Mean with Oren Jay Sofer

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's hard to say what you mean. Oren Jay Sofer says, "Communication is a learnable skill and it’s one of the most powerful lever...

The Revolutionary Potential of the Bicycle For Women with Author Hannah Ross

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Ross has researched and documented the revolutionary potential of the bicycle. Her book, Revolutions: How Women Changed the World on Two Wheels...

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 6: Breastfeeding, Mental Toughness, and Confidence

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to...

Sports Psychology and How to Communicate with Your Kids as a Parent and Youth Coach with Dr. Jennifer Etnier

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about sports psychology and how to communicate with your kids as a parent and/or youth coach?  First of all, most youth coaches...

Creating Positive Direction In Your Life with Stu Massengill

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stu Massengill has infectious positive energy.  That makes sense because he is a National Trainer for Tony Robbins, podcast host of his show Finding ...

Mobility for Peak Performance with Kelly Starrett The Ready State

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you pay attention to mobility for peak performance then you've probably heard of Kelly Starrett from The Ready State (formerly MobilityWOD). K...

How to Find Your Purpose with Misty Sansom

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Find your purpose! How many times have we heard someone utter those words.  The idea of purpose can be huge and intimidating. It's open-ended an...

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 5: Aging, the Rate of Achievement & Breastfeeding for Athletes

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to...

Sprouts: All You Need to Know About This Nutritional Powerhouse with Doug Evans

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Evans and sprouts have a few things in common.  They are both super healthy and both contain an incredible amount of potential energy.  Doug ha...

Dr. Michael Gervais and the Mental Skills of High Performance: Compete to Create

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"You can train three things: your craft, your body, and your mind."  That's something you'll frequently hear from world-renowned ...

How Plants Heal Marginalized Communities: Stephen Ritz's GreenBronxMachine

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Infectious positivity, inspirational curiousity, humor, and you Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx educator who believes that students should not have to ...

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 4

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to...

Your Comfort Zone Actually Isn't That Comfortable with Rob Scott

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite sayings is that limits live in our minds.  Today's guest is all about helping people confront and overcome their own limiting...

Take Charge of Your Hormones with Alison Tierney, RD

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Tierney is a registered dietitian and board-certified in oncology nutrition and started her business, Wholesome LLC in 2015. After developing a...

From X-Games Gold to Mom and Entrepreneur with Jen Hudak

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Hudak is an American freeski athlete specializing in halfpipe skiing. She is a 2-time world champion, 5-time X-Games medalist and 4-time national ...

How Not to Diet with Dr. Michael Greger

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Greger is on a mission to give people information on how to live their healthiest lives.  The obesity pandemic in North America and globa...

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 3

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back t...

Alison Desir and Amir Figueroa: Running for Social Change

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Desir and Amir Figueroa are on a mission for social change.  The two individually found their love of running – Amir’s father died of HIV ...

The Evolution and Success of Katerina Nash

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katerina Nash is a timeless force in the sport of cycling.  Not only is she a 2x Olympian in Mountain Biking, but she also has been to the Olympics t...

Diversity and Representation with Pro Cyclist Ayesha McGowan

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ayesha McGowan is the first African American female Professional Cyclist, riding for Liv Cycling. She's on a mission to advocate for representati...

My Athlete Motherhood Series Episode 2

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Once per month, I'm checking in with you to talk about my journey as a new athlete mom. I'll talk about time management, how getting back to...

How to Be a Better Communicator with Prokit's Co-Founder David Swain

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm pretty excited about today's guest.  The best thing about podcasting is I get to learn even more about a person's story, even when...

How to Fuel Your Gut for Optimal Immunity and Performance with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

39 trillion. That is approximately how many bacteria that are living in your gut. Guess what feeds them? You. Everything you eat is either a step towa...

The One You Feed

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I really enjoy public speaking and have had the honor to give keynote speeches on the topics of positive psychology, motivation and habits, nutrition ...

Athlete Motherhood and Pregnancy with Sonya Looney & Laura King

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pregnancy and motherhood looks different for everyone, but in this week's podcast episode I have a chat with fellow new cyclist mother, Laura Kin...

How to Change Your Life with Derek Loudermilk

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Loudermilk might be one of the most interesting people you've ever met.  He's discovered a new species of virus while in graduate sch...

How Women Should Train, Supplement, and Recover Different from Men with Dr. Stacy Sims

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stacy Sims, PhD is a leading global expert on female Physiology & endurance training.  You may be familiar with her popular book that I've p...

Super Immunity and Nutritional Excellence with Dr. Joel Fuhrman

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Fuhrman, M.D. is a board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author and internationally recognized expert on nut...

Be Happy, Be Barelli with Yoann Barelli

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yoann Barelli will make you smile. One word used to describe him by many is that he is a character. He is known for his enduro mountain bike prowess, ...

The Voice of Ironman with Mike Reilly

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're familiar with Ironman, then you've surely heard the voice of Mike Reilly.  The four words, "You are an Ironman" are som...

Water Fasting, Keto Diets, and Nutrient Absorption with Dr. Michael Klaper

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Klaper, M.D. is a board-certified physician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to h...

How to Overcome Bad Habits and Cravings Using the Power of the Mind with Dr. Jud Brewer

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our most primitive cravings and habits come down to three words: Trigger, Behavior, Reward. But our brains can trick us into creating bad habits and d...

Using Your Mind to Go Faster with Matt Fitzgerald

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Fitzgerald is a runner, coach, nutritionist and acclaimed author of well over 25 books.  You may have heard of his book on mental toughness- How...

Be More Productive with Jeff Sanders

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being productive, getting up early to get stuff done, being organized- these are all traits I admire and aspire to do more of!  What about boundary s...

The Alchemy of Epic Rides with Todd Sadow

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Sadow founded Epic Rides in 1999 and produced the inaugural 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo with 176 participants in attendance. Since then, Epic Rid...

Is Your Self-Care Routine Stressing You Out?| Crush It Mondays

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Self-care is a major buzzword and self-care has helped a lot of people create time for themselves.  You often hear of creating a "self-care rou...

Cory Muscara: The Mindfulness of Pain For a Meaningful Life

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cory Muscara is a super interesting person.  Today, he is known for his work as a mindfulness teacher, author, podcaster, and speaker.  You'll ...

Are You Afraid of Hard Work? | Crush It Mondays

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's topic is an interesting one and I want to talk about it just to inspire some thought around how we talk about hard work.   It's mo...

How To Get Sponsored with Molly Hurford

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Hurford has built her career with several aims in mind: Write constantly, race often, travel frequently and live on her own terms, mostly outsid...

My Mantra for Now: Show Up | Crush It Mondays

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Someone recently asked me what my goals are at the moment.  While I have a lot of different projects, ideas, and races I'm excited about on the ...

Diversity and Representation with Pro Cyclist Ayesha McGowan

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ayesha McGowan is the first African American female Professional Cyclist, riding for Liv Cycling. She's on a mission to advocate for representati...

Why You Should Contemplate Your Mortality | Crush It Mondays

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"It is not death a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." Marcus Aurelius "And in the end, it's not the ye...

The Best Way to Fight Climate Change with Cornell PhD Bruce Monger

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bruce Monger is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. His research involves ...

Being Brave is Not the Absence of Fear: It's The Courage to be Vulnerable

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being brave is not about the absence of fear, it's about having the courage to be vulnerable - to press on in spite of fear. The first memories ...

Mitigating Risks at Red Bull Rampage and How to Be a Confident Mountain Biker with Remy Metailler

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you love gravity and extreme mountain biking, you’ve probably heard of the Frenchman, Remy Metailler.  He has been a top rider at Red Bull Rampa...

8 Ways to Have More Follow-Through with Commitments

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient...

Plant-Based for Athletic Performance with James Wilks of Gamechangers

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

James Wilks is a combatives instructor for the US Military, retired MMA Fighter,  2009 UFC champion, and main star in Gamechangers Documentary which ...

Habit Change Made Easier. Ask "Is It Better Than?" | Crush It Mondays

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Habit change is hard, and it's really hard if you tend to think about your habit change as an all-or-none thing or if you get decision fatigu...

Rob Lea Summited Everest, Swam the English Channel, and Biked Across America in 6 Months

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Lea is an animal. In a 6 month period, he summitted Mt. Everest, swam the English Channel, got married, and rode his bike across America, all whil...

A Better Way to Set Goals- Crush It Mondays

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  We are a few days into January. When we make a declaration of a new lifestyle, goal, or habit, it can be hard to stick to it. According to researc...

Singletracks Podcast: Sonya Looney Talks Mountain Bike Nutrition, Risk Taking, and Competition

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a republish of the Singletracks Podcast with Jeff Barber where he had me on the show as a guest.  I thought it'd be a great podcast to s...

Going Ultra and Beating the Odds with Kait Boyle

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kait Boyle is an inspiring human.  These days, you might know her for her impressive accolades including 24-Hour World Champion in 2018, AZT300 recor...

Mindful Tips for the Holidays - Crush It Mondays

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are several things you can do to enjoy your holidays even more, and having mindful holidays is actually easy to do! Some people really love the...

Animal Protein Causes Cancer with T Colin Campbell

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

T. Colin Campbell, PhD has been dedicated to the science of human health for more than 60 years. Dr. Campbell grew up on a dairy farm and was the firs...

Perfectionism Vs Excellence: Seeking Optimalism- Crush It Mondays

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  This is an episode of Crush It Mondays.  Each week, I’ll bring to you an inspiring message, habit, or contemplation to get your week off to a ...

Canadian Runner Sasha Gollish Makes Choices, Not Sacrifices

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha Gollish is well-known as a decorated Canadian Competitive Runner, has her PhD in Civil Engineering, and is passionate about girls in sports.  S...

Stronger than Excuses: Crush It Mondays

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Crush It Mondays.  Each week, I’ll bring to you an inspiring message, habit, or contemplation to get your week off to a powe...

Olympian Skier Julia Murray is Hooked on Plants

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Murray is an Olympian Skier in ski cross, a silver medalist at World Championships, a registered Holistic Nutritionist, a Roubxe certified plant...

How to Stop Choking and Get Your Confidence Back: Crush It Mondays

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Crush It Mondays.  Each week, I’ll bring to you an inspiring message, habit, or contemplation to get your week off to a powe...

The Winning Mindset Behind Competition and Comparison with Jake Thompson

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Competition can be a driving force behind everything we do.  But what if the competition was with yourself and even with your bad habits? Jake Thomp...

The Problem with Trying to Find Your Purpose: Crush It Mondays

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Crush It Mondays.  Each week, I’ll bring to you an inspiring message, habit, or contemplation to get your week off to a powe...

Mental Toughness with Joanna Zeiger PhD

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Zeiger has accomplished a lot so far in her life.  She's an Olympian, World Champion Triathlete in the 70.3 discipline, has her Phd, and ...

Katie Arnold on Grief, Her Book Running Home, and Ultra-Running Life Lessons

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Arnold has taken "a million steps on a crooked path" to get her to here.  She is the 2018 Leadville 100 Trail Running Champion at 46 ...

Living and Striving from a Happier Place with Coach David Roche

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm really excited about today's guest, David Roche. I feel like he is a kindred spirit, especially after reading his awesome book, the Hap...

It's Not Just About Money - Joline Godfrey

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1992, Joline Godfrey has been a pioneer in the movement to increase financial intelligence among young people. Developer of a unique development...

An Interesting Story from the Back of an Uber - Crush It Mondays

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode of Crush It Mondays.  Each week, I’ll bring to you an inspiring message, habit, or contemplation to get your week off to a powe...

Your Plant-Based FAQs - Part 2

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You guys wrote to us with questions and we answered!  In fact, we had so many requests we recorded a 2-part series of your Plant-Based FAQs.  Excite...