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Do You Suffer From Imposter Syndrome? - Crush It Mondays

21 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 1

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Boost Will Power: Crush It Mondays

14 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...

The Compelling Saga of Alison Tetrick: Work Ethic, Perspective, and Identity

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alison Tetrick is a force to be reckoned with.  A cowgirl at heart (literally, she grew up riding horses on a cattle ranch), Alison's attitude, ...

The Four Mindsets for Success with Ryan Gottfredson PhD

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a mental success coach and cutting-edge leadership consultant, author, trainer, and researcher. He helps improve organizati...

Where Does Confidence Come From? Crush It Mondays

30 Sep 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...

Being Brave with Professional Equestrian Emily Hamel

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclists aren't the only riders out there!  In fact, I was excited to receive an email from one of our fellow podcast listeners and it wasn&apos...

The Four Agreements : Crush It Mondays

23 Sep 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...

Broke & Unhappily Overweight to Thriving with Elizabeth Benton

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Benton is the author of her book, Chasing Cupcakes and coach for her company Primal Potential.  Her story is inspiring- she was depressed, ...

Crush it Mondays: Overcoming Food Guilt

16 Sep 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...

Rinny Carfrae: Ironman World Champion, Mother, Super Inspiring Person

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you aren't familiar with the triathlon world, I'm excited to introduce you to our podcast guest, Mirinda "Rinny" Carfrae.  Rin...

Crush it Mondays: Do You Fear Competition?

09 Sep 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...

Mo Seetubim Builds Her Vision with The Happiness Planner

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interesting story of how a young girl was frustrated by a tumultuous relationship with her mother and learned about self-awareness and pers...

Crush it Mondays: What is Your Currency?

03 Sep 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...

My Keynote: Inspire Your Ride

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited about today's episode because I get to share a keynote speech I gave back in July at a new bike festival called Inspire Your Rid...

Crush it Mondays: A Healthy View of Aging

27 Aug 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...

Inside Tracker: Taking a Selfie from the Inside via Bloodwork for Athletes

24 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Tracker is a company that uses bloodwork to assess biomarkers, blood analysis, athletic performance, and nutrition software to optimize fitness...

Crush it Mondays: One Step Forward, Two

19 Aug 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...

Optimize your Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your body has more gut bacteria cells than human cells?  The emerging field in gut health has made huge strides in how we view our healt...

Crush it Mondays: Two Words That Will Change Your Perspective

12 Aug 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...

Is Your Brain Slowing You Down with Dr. Stephen Cheung

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're familiar with my podcast, I'm sure you've heard other episodes with the acclaimed researcher and environmental physiologist, ...

How Not to Quit & Mindful Racing with Gary Dudney

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Dudney has ran 70 100 mile running races...and he is 66 years old.  His goal is to get to 100 100 milers.  Gary is the author of the 2 books: T...

A Piece of Endurance Race Advice

29 Jul 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...

How to Design Your Personalized Race Nutrition Plan with GU Energy Lab's Roxanne Vogel

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A common question I get emailed to me is what I eat on race day.  Race nutrition is very individual - what works for one person may not work for anot...

Learn Your ABCs of Resilience | Crush It Mondays

22 Jul 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 Core 4 with Steph Gaudreau

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Gaudreau's mission is to help women create bigger, bolder, fiercer lives — by building health from the inside out.  From her incredibl...

What Does It Mean to be Healthy? | Crush It Mondays

15 Jul 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...

Range with David Epstein: Is it Better to be a Generalist or a Specialist?

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is a fascinating best selling author: David Epstein.  He is the author of two best selling books: The Sports Gene and his more rec...

A Healthy Relationship with Numbers, Data, & Social Media Metrics | Crush It Mondays

08 Jul 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 Science of Meditation with Dr. David Vago

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the most impressive Dr. Dave Vago. I first found Dr. Vago in the Ten Percent Happier Meditation app that I use.  In the app, th...

Crush It Mondays: My 9 Favorite Apps & Plug-Ins

02 Jul 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...

From Dealing Cocaine and Living on the Streets of New York to a Punk Rocker Changing Lives

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a miracle that John Joseph McGowan isn't dead or in prison.  He's escaped AR-15 gun shots from cocaine dealers, managed to just m...

Crush It Mondays: How to Stop Ruminating

24 Jun 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...

Sufferfest Beer Company's CEO Caitlin Landesberg

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm super excited about today's guest: Caitlin Landesberg formerly Caitlin Looney.  We aren't sure if we are related but if our intere...

Crush It Mondays: How to Deal with Pain

17 Jun 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...

How to Train for Altitude with Dr. Stephen Cheung

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're an endurance athlete, you've probably thought about altitude.  I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and lived in Colorado for my 20s. I n...

Intensity and Stillness... | Crush It Mondays

10 Jun 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...

WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed on Unlocking Human Performance

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What secrets are your body trying to tell you? How do you know if you should keep pushing or if you should rest?  If you listen to the podcast where ...

The Happiness Horizon: I'll Be Happy When... | Crush It Mondays

03 Jun 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...

How to Prepare for a Mountain Bike Stage Race

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to find a stage race, how to train for a stage race, how to pack for a stage race and SO much more! This one has been a long time coming! I'v...

Crush It Mondays: How to Overcome Self-Doubt

27 May 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 power...

Fostering a Growth Mindset with Big Life Journal Create Alexandra Eidens

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm really excited about today's topic. It's something I have spent a lot of time researching and putting into practice.  A few years ...

Crush It Mondays - The Missing Link: The Courage to Rest

20 May 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 in 5 minutes or less to get you...

Everything is F*cked with Mark Manson

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Manson is a NYT best-selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur.  You may have seen his bright orange first book, The Subtle Art of Giving a F*ck...

The Danger of Comparison | Crush It Mondays

13 May 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 in 5 minutes or less to get your ...

Shred Girls with Molly Hurford

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a cyclist and you enjoy reading about cycling or listening to podcasts about cycling, you have probably heard of Molly Hurford. Molly i...

Get Just 1% Better | Crush It Mondays

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Crush It Mondays.  Each week, I’ll bring to you an inspiring message, habit, or contemplation in 5 minutes or less to get your week off ...

Plant-Based for Athletes with World Famous Dietitian Brenda Davis

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brenda Davis is one of the top authorities and dietitians in plant-based nutrition.  As the co-author of the incredibly comprehensive book, Becoming ...

Is Passion a Bad Thing? The Passion Paradox with Brad Stulberg

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Stulberg is no stranger to my podcast. This is actually the third time I've had him on the show!  He's the co-author of two books: The...

Demystifying Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture with Dr. Paula Woodward

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paula Woodward is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  In addition to her impactful life experiences, she has also spent time China with rotati...

Tackling the Cape Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Cape Epic is an 8-day Mountain Bike Stage Race across the terrain surrounding Capetown’s greater mountains.  The Cape Epic is touted as the “...

Level Up Your Life & Exploit Your Brokenness with Dan Waldschmidt

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Waldschmidt is about action.  From a young age, he believed in extreme effort.  So much so that he pushed himself over the edge and found himse...

Ultra Queen Stacey Shand: Badwater, Ultraman, Double Anvil and the Ultra Endurance Mindset

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey Shand might be the most experienced ultra athlete on the planet. Not only has she ran over 100 marathons, but she has raced Ironman Triathlons...

Lung Transplant and Blindness Avoided with a Plant-Based Diet: Kate McGoey-Smith

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do if you went from being known as the energizer bunny to having declining health, so much so that you are diagnosed as terminally ill...

Double Hip Surgeries, Expectations, and Comebacks with World Cup Cyclocross Racer Courtney McFadden

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Courtenay McFadden is a force to be reckoned with in the cyclocross world.  You may have seen her racing World Cups in Europe, on podiums at the bigg...

How to Heat Train for Endurance Events with Balance Point Coaching

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guests are highly experienced in both designing heat training protocols and racing in the heat themselves!  With me today is Luke Way a...

How to Train for the Heat: Part 1 with Dr. Stephen Cheung

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a 2 part series on heat adaptation training.  I'm racing the Cape Epic in a few weeks and got a late entry.  The heat and the length a...

The 4 Keys with Andrew Sillitoe

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's hard to have clarity around your vision or to take the big steps needed to create positive changes. There are many paths to succe...

Podcast Recess: Burn-Out, Goals & Habits, Self-Care with Sonya and Matt Ewonus

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is podcast recess.  My husband, Matt Ewonus is back to co-host!  We wanted to discuss some topics that are on our minds a ...

Kate Courtney is World Champion

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Read and hear about Kate Courtney's 2018 World Championship Win and watch the full women's World Championship replay on Redbull.TV! Kate Co...

Manifesting Success with Christy Whitman

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that positive momentum when you're on the right track or that something was meant to happen? This podcast episode with NYT be...

Eat Real to Heal with Nicolette Richer

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nicolette Richer is making huge strides in the power of natural healing. She is an entrepreneur and owner of the delicious whole food, plant-based or...

Win at Negotiation Every Time with Chris Voss

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Negotiation is a skill and something we can all practice.  I was never particularly interested in negotiation until my entire income became based on ...

How to Build Muscle On a Vegan Diet with Derek Simnett

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you could build muscle on a plant-based diet?  This week, I sat down with Derek Simnett to talk about his shift from being ...

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Jeff Warren

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I recently asked people on Twitter what new habits they are trying to adopt. 95% of the responses had meditation as one of the habits.  I've rea...

Kikkan Randall Wins Olympic Gold and Survives Breast Cancer

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When Kikkan Randall was 5 years old, she decided she was going to the Olympics for skiing.  Most 5 year olds have lofty and cute dreams that rarely c...

How to Decode People with Vanessa Van Edwards

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Van Edwards is one of my heroines.  She studies what makes people tick.  More specifically- the science of people.  Vanessa is a best selli...

Jeff Lenosky is the Trail Boss

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

You know that section of trail that you've never seen anyone ride?  That one spot where you wonder if it's even possible?  Jeff Lenosky, a...

Pro BMX Rider Lives with Brain Tumors: The Resilience of Josh PerryPro BMX Rider Lives with Brain Tumors: The Resilience of Josh Perry

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine dedicating everything to your dreams and you actually achieve them.  Professional BMX Athlete Josh Perry had this life experience.  From see...

183.9 mph on a Bicycle: Denise Mueller Korenek Sets World Speed Record

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever driven your car 184 mph? I haven't either.  Imagine... going 184 mph on a bicycle.  Would you be scared?  "That's impo...

DocJenFit Esquer : Healing Physical & Emotional Pain with Mobility & Mindset

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you know your body?  Dr. Jen Esquer (DocJenFit) believes in empowering people to heal themselves through movement and body awareness.  A...

How to Stay Motivated with Social Psychologist Dr. Heather Patrick

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What really motivates us and where does motivation come from?  Motivation can wear many faces.  Sometimes we are motivated by external factors - a r...

Why Training with Wattage and Heart Rate Aren't Enough with Dr. Andrew Sellars

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What if I told you that there is an entire segment of training that maybe you've never considered?  When I first moved to Kelowna, I was introdu...

How Engineering Made Me a Better Mountain Biker and Entrepreneur

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people are surprised when they find out I have Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.  Sometimes I even forget because I finished m...

Building Unbreakable Humans with Steph Gaudreau

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Gaudreau's mission in life is to help build unbreakable humans.  Her calling is to help women build stronger bodies and minds is what driv...

The Danger of Being an Excitement Junkie: How to Recover from Burnout and Actually Rest

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is your mind on overdrive? Are you exhausted?  Is it hard to leave your email alone on nights and weekend?  Don't worry, you're not alone....

How Embracing Pressure and Competition Powered Figure Skater Meagan Duhamel to Olympic Gold

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meagan Duhamel is the perfect blend of power, poise, flexibility, and grace on the ice.  As a figure skater since the age of 3, her entire life has b...

Creating Positive Life Changes and Plant Based Athlete Tips: My Keynote

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I was stoked when the Toronto VegFest invited me to speak at their even this year.  It's the biggest VegFest with over 40,000 people over 3 days...

The Darkness of Injury and How to be and Athlete Mom with 4x National Mountain Bike Champ Rose Grant

27 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having a career with massive success.  In just 4 years of racing, you become a 4x USA National champion sporting the stars and bars cycling k...

What Heart Health Actually Looks Like with Cardiologist Dr Joel Kahn

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joel Kahn is a mover and shaker. He is known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc”, a title given to him by Reader’s Digest Magazine  He is a...

The Pursuit of Less with Greg McKeown

13 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What does your closet look like?  Is it meticulously organized or is there stuff everywhere?  Greg McKeown loves using this analogy to describe how ...

4x NBA Champion John Salley On Vegan Lifestyle, Food for Longevity, and Entrepreneurship

08 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Salley is a true champion: with a 15-year career in the NBA and 4 Championship titles on 3 different teams, he has accomplished a great deal in h...

How to Make Positive Changes to Your Life and Diet with Wellness Guru Kathy Freston

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kathy Freston has been on a path of wellness and helping people make positive changes to their lives for decades.  She is 4x New York Times Best-Sell...

Special Edition: Sudety Challenge in Poland + Travel Experience

26 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is there good mountain biking in Poland?  Turns out the answer is YES! The Sudety Challenge is one of the longest standing stage races in Europe. The...

Dogged Determination: 85% Spinal Fusion Can't Stop Heather Laptalo From Running

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Laptalo has four rods in her back that currently fuse 85% of her spine and is classified as 20% disabled.  She is missing 40% of her lung cap...

Reverse Disease and Break Addictions with Dr. Goldhamer: Water fasting, The Pleasure Trap, and True North Health Center

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Goldhamer is a pioneer in treating lifestyle diseases.  He is the co-author of the book, The Pleasure Trap, founder of the ground-breaking medic...

How to Stick to Your Goals and Stay Motivated with Bryan Falchuk

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In order to transform, we have to figure out who we really are and what we want.  It's not always easy to figure that out.  Sometimes we have t...

How Mental Fatigue Affects Athletic Performance with Dr. Walter Staiano

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm really excited about today's guest, Dr. Water Staiano.  After reading Alex Hutchinson's book Endure and doing a little bit of my ...

Another Best Day Ever with Leadville Mountain Bike Champ Larissa Connors

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Larissa Connors might be the most stoked and energetic person you've ever seen.  Every photo I see of Larissa has her rocking her infectious gri...

How to Sleep Better, Overcome Jet Lag, and the Latest in Sleep Research with Dr. Amy Bender

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How much sleep do we actually need?  What is the best way to fall asleep?  How do you deal with jet lag?  Today's jam-packed episode is about ...

The Best Plant-Based Travel Tips

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Staying healthy while traveling can be a challenge.  It requires a lot of advanced planning but is doable.  I spend about 60-70% of my time travelin...

Social Consciousness with Entrepreneur and Vegan Margaux Khoury

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Margaux Khoury is the founder and CEO of one of the most popular organic, natural, cruelty-free deodorants, “The Best Deodorant In The World”, a c...

Collaboration Over Competition: Redefining Feminine with Cat Canada of Ladies Aloud

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"When she shifted from competition to collaboration, all the women around her became radiant stars in a dark blue sky, each one striking and risi...

Surviving Cancer & Losing 130 pounds; Life Altering Stories of a Vegan Couple

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The decisions that we make can alter the trajectory of our lives... and even our survival.  Dan and Sheanne Moskaluk had a first hand account of the ...

Solo Round: My Adventure Traveling in Japan and Winning the Otaki 100

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show is a solo round with yours truly!  The month of May was a whirlwind with travel and races, but I wanted to slow down for a few minu...

Mastering Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could do something about your diabetes or even reverse it?  There have been some many, many real life stories of people switching to a lo...

Syd Schulz: Candid Life Lessons from the Trail

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it fascinating how riding a bike can teach us so much about ourselves and about life?  Blogger, Pro Enduro Racer, and YouTuber Syd Schulz ...

Allegra Stein: How to Take Action on your Big Idea

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Allegra Stein is all about moving the needle so that people take action on their ideas.  She understands that it's scary and exciting to get sta...

How Noah Kagan Defines Success after Building an 8-Figure Business at Sumo.com

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What would it be like to lose $100 million +?  How would you pick up the pieces and move on?  Noah Kagan aka Rabbi Can't Lose aka the Taco Meis...

Beating Stage 4 Cancer One Pedal Stroke at a Time with Jim Murphy

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Murphy is one of the most inspiring people I know.  We first met by coincidence when our paths crossed in the bicycle industry.  Since then, I&a...