Grow the Good
Episodes
Thriving after a DNF in the '08 Olympics with Magda Boulet
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you engage in the perception of what you believe is possible? Magda Boulet continually raises the bar. Born and raised in Communist Poland,...
Aaron Keith Hawkins: You're in Charge of Your Life
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Keith Hawkins is the podcast host of Unbreakable Success and is passionate about personal development. He is also one of the most genuine people...
Do Limits Live in Our Mind or our Body? Author Alex Hutchinson & his book Endure
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm obsessed with the idea that our mind is as powerful or even more powerful than our body. With all my experiences in ultra-endurance mounta...
Vulnerability + Q&A: Sonya & Matt's 2018 Inside Scoop
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We spent the first 20 minutes doing a Q&A with the questions you submitted. The questions we answered:Since you do a lot of longer endurance ty...
Beginners Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness with Meditation Teacher Sarah McLean
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah McLean has been teaching meditation for over 20 years. I first met Sarah in Sedona this past winter when I visited her at the McLean Meditation...
How to Cook Plant-Based Meals with Jane Esselstyn
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Esselstyn is a Registered Nurse, author of 4 cookbooks in conjunction with Engine2Diet and Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, and a charismatic v...
Myths About Concussions with Dr. Steven Broglio, PhD
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In todays's show, I had the opportunity to speak with a concussion expert with all of the latest cutting edge research. As someone who has had a ...
Ask a Cycling Coach (TrainerRoad)- Can You Get Faster Riding 3 Hours Per Week? And How to Recover & Measure Fatigue, Trainer vs Outdoor Riding, How to Actually Train
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As athletes, we all know if we exercise, we'll feel better and get stronger. When you start adding in focus and structure, I like to say that y...
Josh LaJaunie: The Personal Power to Lose 220 Pounds, Change Your Life and Even Win an UltraMarathon
25 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I had the opportunity to talk to Josh LaJaunie. I first heard him on the Rich Roll Podcast about a year ago and was blown away by his story. ...
How to be a Writer + Female Leaders with Bicycling Magazine
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, I went to the Bicycle Leadership conference and discovered that Bicycling Magazine appointed a new Editor-in-Chief, a female Editor-in-Chi...
Three Important Questions about Plant-Based Diets with Thought For Food
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Stuber and Jackson Long are the plant-based duo behind Thought for Food Podcast and TV. Their mission is to educate and inspire people to live...
Body Image: Disordered Relationships with Exercise and Food with Dr. Kristin Keim
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kris Keim is a well-known sports psychologist and work's with some of cycling's top athletes. She has her doctorate in clinical psycholo...
Lauren Gregg: Life Lessons from Living in a Van
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You'd never guess that Lauren Gregg wasn't a cyclist growing up. She identified as an artistic musician type. It wasn't until she d...
You CAN Prevent and Reverse Disease with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is a pioneer in medicine. He currently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic We...
Tejay Van Garderen: Inside the Head of a Tour de France Racer
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is no stranger to the cycling world. He has finished 5th two times at the tour de France, won stages in races like the Giro D’I...
Breakfast Table Chats: How to Deal with Self-Doubt (A Personal Story)
13 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, I had moments of self-doubt and feelings of wanting to give up. Here is a breakfast table conversation with my husband Matt. We talked ...
Healthy Weight Loss and Food Addiction with Chef AJ
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you don't eat meat or dairy doesn't mean that you're healthy. Chef AJ can relate. She said, "For 26 years, I was ...
Behind the Scenes with 7x World Champion and Pioneer Athlete Rebecca Rusch
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Rusch is one of the most prolific adventure athletes out there. From first ascents as a rock climber (El Capitan in Yosemite) to kayaking in...
Myths of the Mediterranean Diet and the Plant-Based Palate with RD Julieanna Hever
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Julieanna Hever is a well-known plant-based dietician, author of 2 books, and has her own TV Show! She is also a columnist for VegNews Magazines an...
Risk vs. Reward: Taming the Backcountry with Ski Mountaineer Caroline Gleich
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Gleich is a magnet for adventure. She is one of the ski mountaineering world's most prolific skiers. She has been on the cover of ma...
How to Be a More Confident Athlete with Lesley Patterson and Simon Marshall
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have thoughts and feelings that you don't want? What does mental toughness mean? Do you ever worry about what people think about yo...
Battling in Brasil with Power Team Sonya Looney and Gordon Wadsworth
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brasil Ride is a 7 day mountain bike stage race in Bahia, Brazil. This was my 3rd Brasil Ride and I raced it the Mixed Category with Gordon Wadswort...
Spray Paint, Cyclocross, China and Squid with Emily Kachorek
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Would you spray paint your bike? Emily Kachorek does. Maybe you've seen a blur of color, stoke, and little orange creamsicles fly by you on t...
Unleashing the FreakShow: Beyond the Wine with Michael David Winery
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rage, Rapture, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed...what does this have to do with running a business, philanthropy, and backcountry skiing? It all ties u...
Pioneering the New Age of Cycling Socks with DeFeet Founder Shane Cooper
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do British born rock stars, the hosiery capital of the world, cycling, and dyslexics have in common? One man: Shane Cooper. After traveling wit...
Reggie MIller Trades Basketball for Mountain Biking
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When an NBA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist says "Mountain biking is my new basketball," you know he means business. Reggie Miller...
Adventure Stories of Power Couples with Gordon Wadsworth and Emily Hairfield
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know those couples that seem to always be happy? Those people who always seem to be having cool adventures? Gordon Wadsworth and Emily Hairfie...
My Journey as a Plant-Based Athlete and Creating Positive Change: My Speech at VegFest
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a speech I gave about my journey as a plant-based athlete at the San Francisco Veg Fest (called the World Veg Fest). It was m...
America's Rising Star Kate Courtney: Mountain Bike National Champion
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Courtney found her love for cycling with tandem bike rides with her father in middle school and enjoying blueberry pancakes after the ride. &quo...
Secret Tips from the Pros with Mountain Bike Skills Legend Ryan Leech
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Once you start acknowledging, and looking at, and being honest with yourself the role that the ego plays in the sport, and it's a big deal ...
The Most Powerful Influence in Your Life is in Your Head: On Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"The person inside your head that you're with 24/7 is yourself. So you have to be your own supportive friend. I tell people you have a choic...
Even Olympians Overtrain | Slowing Down with Caroline Burckle
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are wonderfully infectious with their smile and enthusiasm. Caroline Burckle is one of those people. Not only is she a positive force ...
The Secrets of Goal Setting with the 12 Week Year
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Goal setting is tricky. It's most common around January 1 when people are setting their New Year's Resolution. In fact, 92% of people who se...
The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition with Dr. Michael Greger
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to food and all the different views on what is healthy, how do you know what to believe? Overwhelmed with confusion and decision fatigue...
Special Edition: Ultra Mountain Bike Race in Colombia, Teamwork, and Adventure
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sonya Looney and Amy Beth McDougall won the La Leyenda Del Dorado - a 7 day ultra-endurance mountain bike stage race. Amy is from South Africa and t...
How to Add in more Plant-Based Foods and Optimize Your Diet with Matt Ruscigno, RD
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Ruscigno knows a thing or two about extreme ultra-endurance sports and thriving on a plant-based diet. He has been a vegan for the last 20 years ...
Secrets to Peak Performance in Life, Sports, Business and Beyond
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Stress is global. It’s really important to not just switch tasks but to try to build some space into your day, into your life where you can reall...
Redefining Impossible with Iron Cowboy James Lawrence
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"There are always opportunities every single day to challenge yourself mentally and grow and progress as a human." - James Lawrence James La...
Taking Control of Your Health and Performance with Engine2Diet's Rip Esselstyn
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What if you found out that Heart Disease, type 2 Diabetes, most cancers, high blood pressure, and even Parkinson's Disease was preventable and ev...
The Importance of Self-Care, Daily Routines, and Setting Boundaries with Dana Skoglund
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Being Intentional in Your Life How would you show up in your daily life if you felt like all of your needs were met and you treated yourself with co...
The Evolution of Ultra-Runner Rob Krar's Extraordinary Running Lives: Episode 10
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Krar is a special breed of human being. It's not only because he was crowned Ultra-Runner of the year in both 2013 and 2014, has won the We...
Competence through Success and Failure with Jessica Lahey
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define success and where does personal motivation come from? Jessica Lahey is a law school graduate, writer, educator, speaker, and researc...
The Headspace of Olympic Medalist, Catharine Pendrel
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How would your approach to challenges change if you focused on giving your best effort for that moment instead of focusing what you wish the end resul...
The Transformative Power of a Flexible Mind with Rob Loud
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Loud is a yoga instructor in Boulder, Colorado. His story is unique and courageous. Rob transformed from someone who struggled for many years with...
Special Edition: Mindset When Everything Went Wrong at the Transsylvania Epic
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition of the podcast is with myself and Matt Ewonus. I raced the Transsylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race: a 5 day event in the ro...
Going All In with Popular YouTuber Brian Kennedy BKXC
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is no such thing as overnight success. This is a story about hard work, a magnetizing passion, and transparency with Brian Kennedy on his wildly...
The Natural Advantage with Naturopath Dr. Brent Barlow
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brent Barlow is a Naturopathic Doctor. Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic practice where the doctor works with the patient to make lifestyle chan...
The Inside Edition: My Story
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an interesting conversation about my background and how I’ve arrived at the place I am in my life with a special guest co-host:...
Brenda Davis on Becoming Vegan and FAQs on Plant-Based Nutrition
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 with Brenda Davis RD “Diet is the king pin, there is no debate about that. Diet is the king pin where chronic diseases are concerned. W...
Dr. Kristin Keim on Sports Psychology for Endurance Athletes
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s not just about time management, it’s about energy management.” Today is episode 1 of The Sonya Looney Show! My guest today is dynamic...