The Krash Course Roller Derby Podcast
Episodes
Building a Powerful Roller Derby Bootcamp with Grand Master Smash
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Roller Derby, coaches and trainers, we want the best for our athletes. Believe it or not, there is an important system structure about how to build...
The Athlete Mindset with Grand Master Smash
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roller Derby is more than a physical game. It is an opportunity to build mental strength. Well, the process of doing so isn’t easy, the benefits are...
How to Master Hockey Stops
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck on hockey stops? Then this weeks episode of the Krissy Krash podcast is a must listen for you!We go over the mechanics of the hockey stop as wel...
Cannabis and TBIs
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hit our heads a lot in Roller Derby. People are becoming more aware now of how traumatic brain injury can impact every day life. I sit down with ...
Cannabis and Athletes
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis seems to be all the rage these days for recovery. But what do you use and how much do you use and when do you use it? There’s a lot of in...
Healthy Boundaries and Roller Derby
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you developed an unhealthy relationship with roller derby? With your teammates? What are you afraid of saying no to? Developing healthy bounda...
Building Habits and Routines for Athletic Success
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Habits and routines are often the things that set apart the mediocre from the excellent. Roller Derby is no different. Whether it’s easy or hard f...
Throwback: Episode 002 Top Five Mistakes Athletes Make When Starting a Fitness Program with Angelica Ventrice
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a super fun throwback to the second ever Krissy Krash Podcast episode where I sit down with Angelica Ventrice and we discuss the biggest mista...
What Does it Take To Create a Unified Roller Derby Team?
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The foundation of a winning team is unity. When a team is united and moves forward towards a single goal that is how games are one. In this episode,...
How to Effectively Develop the Skaters in Your Roller Derby League
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most challenging parts for league is to develop new skaters.It can be difficult to create a collective agreement understanding of how to mo...
Top 5 Tips For Roller Derby Tournament Travel
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling for a tournament doesn't have to throw you off your game. In this episode, Original Cyn and I share our top 5 tips for successful trav...
3 Pillars of Roller Derby Tournament Prep
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roller derby tournament season is upon us. Whether this is your first season of tournaments or your seventh, it can feel a bit stressful to prep and t...
How to avoid the comparison trap
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s hard to avoid comparing ourselves to others.You see someone moving faster than you, getting a roster spot, and doing better than you ...
How to evaluate your performance to elevate play without making yourself feel bad
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we really want something, it’s super frustrating when we feel like we’re failing.It’s so easy to get in your head and talk down to yourself...
How To Structure An Awesome And Engaging Roller Derby Practice
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have traveled all over the world dropping into Roller Derby practices. Some of them were mind-expanding the epic while others left me wondering wha...
Getting Back On Track After An Injury
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from injury sucks.All you wanna do is play with your friends but instead, you're stuck on the sidelines.In this episode, we cover the ...
Part 3: Increase POWER for ROLLER DERBY with Brad Williams
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Williams is a personal trainer, gym owner, and host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast... but most importantly, he was MY FIRST personal traine...
Part 2: Increase AGILITY for ROLLER DERBY with Brad Williams
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Williams is a personal trainer, gym owner, and host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast... but most importantly, he was MY FIRST personal traine...
Part 1: Increase BALANCE for ROLLER DERBY with Brad Williams
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Williams is a personal trainer, gym owner, and host of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast... but most importantly, he was MY FIRST personal traine...
The Secret Sauce To Win More Roller Derby Games
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want your roller derby team to win more games this season?In this episode, I reveal the secret sauce that separates the winners from the losers...
Dumping the baby weight and unleashing roller derby athletic potential
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Original Cyn, captain of the up-and-coming Red Stick Roller Derby all-star team, as well as head coach at Krash Course.In...
New Year, New Roller Derby Season: How to get the roster spot THIS YEAR
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a New Year and more importantly, New Roller Derby Season!I bet you have some big goals for this year.Are you dreaming of smashing jammers or sc...
Study, Practice, and Teach: The challenging art of putting away your laundry with Amy LeClaire
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to bring you this relatable and powerful episode of study practice and teach.I am a firm believer that if we want to learn how to do s...
Thriving Through the Holidays
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do the holidays throw you off every year? Leaving you sliding into the new year with jeans that don’t fit, covered in Christmas cookie crumbs and sh...
Study, Practice, and Teach: Taking Up Space With Wendy Morris
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Study, Practice and Teach was super special. Wendy started out filled with negative thoughts and it was running her life without her ...
Study, Practice, and Teach: Intuition and Integrity with Kristen Denbow
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world is loud and listening to our softly whispering intuition is something many of us have forgotten how to do.In this episode of study, practice...
Study, Practice, and Teach: Who's Driving Your Bus With Kiley Michaels
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many versions of us that live inside. Understanding who they are is key. Learning who gets to drive your bus and who is simply relegated t...
EAT REAL FOOD: How to eat like a healthy human without losing your mind
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to share the recording of this live masterclass with you!We cover everything from:Why real food?Primary and Secondary FoodsHow to nour...
Thriving with ADHD: How to set small goals to improve executive functioning with Kaiulani Anderson-Andrei
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to announce a NEW series inside of the Krissy Krash Podcast:Study, Practice, and TeachI believe that learning is not the end it is the be...
Athlete Nutrition: What To Eat Before Practice?
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Food and fitness can be a confusing topic!What do you eat when for maximum performance?The internet is full of conflicting info!I made this podcast to...
Addiction or Creation
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consider we live our lives in one of two states. Addiction or Creation.Are you clinging to life or creating it?Check out today's quick episode...
Life and Death: The Futility of Arranging The Chaos
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the world gets crazier and crazier, I spend a lot of time these days thinking about the nature of things, control, and the unfolding of the world.I...
What Women Need to Know About Money to Have More Of It With Kristen Wonch
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conscious wealth expert Kristen Wonch is one of my good friends here in Nosara.I was so inspired by the work that she does with women and money that o...
How To Stop Dating The Wrong People With Uma Kangai
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Why do I always end up with people like THAT?"We have all said it at one point or another. It haunts the lives of some of us more than othe...
Accidentally Changing the World with Lady Trample
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The outcome of falling in love with roller skating and roller derby is different for each of us.For some, it is empowerment on the track that then tra...
Relearning to Trust Your Body Through Intuitive Eating with Becca King
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have been taught that our bodies betray us. They don't look how we are supposed to want them to look. They drag through the day. And we sure a...
The Honest Truth About The Road From Aspiring Athlete to Allstar with Peacewar
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So you wanna be an all-star do ya?Let's be real, it is easy to fall in love with roller derby.What is NOT easy is turning that LOVE for the sport...
Becoming More Human By Experiencing The World with Mike Siegel
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is a big world out there y'all. And not just beautiful places to visit and take in with your eyes. One of the most magical parts of world ...
For The LOVE of SKATE with Freight Train
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Skate or DieRoller Derby Saved My SoulFor The Love of SKATEI think it is safe to say that if you are reading this email, living life on 8 wheels...
Need To Reconnect? Do This Grounding Meditation
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most unexpected benefits of moving to Costa Rica has been losing my shoes and walking EVERYWHERE barefoot.Being connected to the actual ...
The Reality Behind The "Perfect Body" with Maddy Karlsson
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I used to chase "skinny" so I could be happy.I always thought that LEAN = HAPPYBut the reality is, even at my "skinniest" I still ...
Guided Meditation: Find Motivation and Get Unstuck
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with getting things done?Often we get so caught up in thinking about what we need to do that we freeze and get nothing done.Overwhelm ...
Short Track Roller Derby with Luludemon
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As attendance numbers fall in derby, building and maintaining a team has been feeling harder than ever. But guess what, there is a new derby in town! ...
Quick Mindful Breathing Meditation
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can calm your nervous system and regain sanity in just a few quick minutes.Yes, coming back to breath is one of the fastest and easiest ways to st...
Unlock Your Potential Using Human Design with Yolanda Boyarin
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are all looking for ways to better understand ourselves and how to interact with he world around us.I have been hearing about human design for YEAR...
Quick and Dirty Meditation for Anxiety and Unwanted Thoughts
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick and dirty meditation we take 5 minutes to tackle anxiety and unwanted thoughts that run our lives. Pull up a chair, pop in some headphon...
Diving into the depths of your feminine power with Lara Raybone
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am filled with toxic masculinity.It is in me. I have learned it.I hear it in the things i say and the way I do things.But over the last few years th...
Destroying Your DEBT with Yohance Harrison
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I used to be terrible with my money.There was always too much month left at the end of the money.I thought that everything else was the problem. My jo...
The Power of Play with Rebecca Kovacs
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I define Rebecca Kovacs as a magical unicorn fairy who sprinkles glitter all over the planet. This woman radiates what is means to PLAY with your life...
Zen AF: The Curious Case of Benjamin Puddle
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I met Ben Puddle in front of a bank in Costa Rica.Since then he has quickly become one of my closest friends.This Zen AF British man has led a life of...
Overcoming PTSD and Burnout with Chris Chandler-Yates
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris knows a whole lot about PTSD and burnout. He has been through the wringer as a former police officer in New Zealand. He shares some epic nuggets...
3 Days of Ayahuasca
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angelica Ventrice and I recount our amazing 5 day retreat at Soltara Healing Center in Costa Rica and share about our 3 plant ceremonies. This was the...
Strong Like Her- The History of Women in Sports with Haley Shapley
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that people used to think a woman's uterus would fall out if she ran more than half a mile....and this was a belief NOT THAT LONG AG...
Breaking Unconscious Patterns with Hypnotherapist Kate Cameron
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Cameron is a Hypnotherapist, fellow expat, and changer of lives. We had a great conversation about the patterns that run our lives and how e can ...
Creating Your Dream Life with Mike Savas
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mike Savas. He is a traveler, humanitarian, adventurer, and life enthusiast. Mike has dedicated his life to inspiring others to live their dreams...
Healing Racism- A Conversation with Psychotherapist April Dawn Harter
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
April Dawn Harter is the founder of the Racism Recovery Center, a psychotherapist, and licensed clinical social worker. April explains how she becam...
The At Home Athlete: Working and Training During the Coronavirus Pandemic
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Krissy and B Train discuss how best to work from home and stay fit during these tough and isolating times.For free at home roller derby practices go t...
Kessie Hodges: Women Supporting Women +Navigating Social Media
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was a super fun conversation with Kessie Hodges, owner of Lady K Loves a vintage stye clothing line that is all about women helping women from th...
Kristin Vergara: Trauma, Authenticity, and Finding Freedom
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into why we do what we do with MY COACH Kristin Vergara. This is one of the most powerful episodes I have shard with you to date.Connect w...
Anxiety, Depression, Identity Crisis, OH MY
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alright everyone. It’s time to have a heart to heart and this isn’t short.I have not been okay and have been struggling since I arrived in Cyprus....
Emma Slade: A Life-Changing Journey From Banking to Buddhism in Bhutan
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After being taken hostage on a business trip to Jakarta Emma Slade's life when through a series of transformations that led to the decision to se...
COVER UP! Fit Girl Travels to the Middle East
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a week in Jordan I saw some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen and experiences some major culture shock. Tips for group travel, p...
Reuben Droughns: From Football Dreams to Winning the Super Bowl
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was a super fun interview filled with no BS realness about playing pro-fotball and some amazing tales of Serbian fist fights. Plus we shared our ...
Exhausted Athletes: The connection between sleep, caffeine, injury, recovery, and performance.
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am diving in DEEEP! Let talk about why the body needs sleep, how it affects performance, and what the FFFFFF you can do to fix it all.These programs...
Ashley Kingsley: Endometriosis, Addiction, Cannabis, and Being a Boss Babe
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The was such an epic interview with Ashley Kingsley, boss babe, entrepreneur, and kick ass mom. We talk about making shit happen, what it means to do ...
Smile At Fear
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Smile at Fear by Chogyam Trungpa teaches the ways of the warrior. How to be fearless. In this episode I share key points from the book, how fearlessne...
Kevin Ogar: Crossfit, Cripple Calendar, and Why You're Not Actually In Ketosis
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Ogar is a f***ing hilarious, smart and passionate Crossfit athlete and coach. We talk chatted about:Game of ThronesThe mindset Kevin took during...
B-Train: Body Image, Food Tracking, Self Love
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Body image issues. They usually started at a young age and today, with the fake madness all over social media, we have more issues than ever!So lets ...
Dr Joanna Zeiger: Winning World Championships, The Athlete/Coach Relationship, and Cannabis In Sports
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Zeiger is an Olympian, World Champion Triathlete, Cannabis Researcher, and author of the book The Champion MIndset: An Athletes Guide to Mental...
Chrys Landeros: Spin Life, Mom Life, and the Lost Art of Doing Nothing.
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful, fun, and no nonsense interview with boss babe, spin goddess, fitness instructor Chrys Landeros. This chick kicks my ass regularly in spin cl...
A Tale of Two Broken Ankles: Roller Derby Injury Recovery with Kaiulani and Kiley
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Injury recovery is a big deal in roller derby. STUFF BREAKS! But it doesn't mean YOU are BROKEN! Here is the take of two athletes who came back f...
Watch Whip It with the Manson Sisters: Iron Maiven and Krissy Krash (Full Movie Commentary)
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Maiven and Krissy watch Whip It together for the first time in almost a decade. This is the commentary.You can turn the movie on at home and follow al...
Leveling up your life
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leveling up is hard work. Growth is not comfortable. But staying the same is even less comfortable in the long run. It is easy to feel faith when the ...
Adam Kristoffer: Life is Patterns. A conversation about movement, emotions, and how to be a little more human.
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This was a beautiful conversation about patterns. Patterns in movement, emotional patterns, behavioral patterns, etc and we truly can take our lives b...
A Quick N Dirty Meditation: YOU'RE NOT CRAZY
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a quick meditation to add to your day when you feel like maybe you might be a little bit nuts.If you want to start down the path of being a po...
Gal Of Fray: Growing Up Derby and Finding Your True Self
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this super fun interview with Gal of Fray we talk about what it was like aging up in derby, finding her true self PLUS the Top 5 non derby things w...
Some Wise Advice From an Old Traveler That Everyone Must Hear
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to start down the path of being a powerful athlete on the track and in life click here to apply for Krash Course (here you can book your s...
Angelica Ventrice: Athlete Mindset, Self Love, Recovering From Injury, Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Starting A Fitness Journey
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this incredible episode with runner, personal trainer, fitness coach and bad ass Angelica (find her at Ang_FitForLife on Instagram) we talk about h...
A Quick N Dirty Bad Ass Meditation For Before Workouts, Practice, Or a Game
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Take 5 minutes out of your get to get your head in the game. Connecting mind, body, and breathe is a simple way to prep to perform your best and unle...
Introduction PLUS The Confessions of An Internet Dating Addict
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The introduction to the Krissy Krash Podcast... Krissy gives a brief overview of her new posdcast and shares an interesting new development in her per...