This week, Julia and Erin have Kiersten Scurlock on the show to talk about women's weight classes in powerlifting. Kiersten shares the root of her passion for this topic based on personal experiences and those shared with her from other people in strength sports. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram! @empowerliftingpodcast Hosts:Julia Tomascheski @unnrulyjulieErin Carrus @etcarrus Sponsors: @wrpfutah@depth_beforedishonor_squatco@utahtempering801@rawgripchalk code: UNNRULY@rawgripstrenghtco code: UNNRULYMentioned this week:@amberr.alice@jplifts_sbc@lukenall56@plussize_fitqueen4.0@ciarralifts

In this week's episode Julia and Erin have Ciarra Cho on the show!  Ciarra comes on to talk about her transition from powerlifting to stepping on stage and crushing it in Wellness. She is passionate, inspiring, and gives great advice on what it means to chase a passion instead of an expectation . Don't forget to rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram! @empowerliftingpodcast Hosts:Julia Tomascheski @unnrulyjulieErin Carrus @etcarrus Sponsors: @wrpfutah@depth_beforedishonor_squatco@utahtempering801@rawgripchalk code: UNNRULY@rawgripstrenghtco code: UNNRULYMentioned this week:@ciarralifts@jochofit

In this week's episode Julia and Erin build on an older episode to talk about meet prep for powerlifting and strongman. Erin just competed for the first time and shares her mistakes and successes, and what she will be taking into future competitions. Julia is almost through her prep for her strongman show and talks about what it is like to prep for strongman, especially with all of the equipment she had to figure out. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram! @empowerliftingpodcast Hosts:Julia Tomascheski @unnrulyjulieErin Carrus @etcarrus Sponsors: @wrpfutah@depth_beforedishonor_squatco@utahtempering801@rawgripchalk code: UNNRULY@rawgripstrenghtco code: UNNRULYMentioned this week:@chicocloyne_power@[email protected]@joeybagsadonut@mjgreeno@huntermhenderson@ziggy_fit_

In this week's episode Julia and Erin interview powerlifter and gym owner Liz Ribaudo. Liz just competed at the Bucked Up Showdown and is already looking forward to what is next. She shares what it's like to balance training, personal life, and running the gym and gives incredible words of encouragement for other strength athletes. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram! @empowerliftingpodcast Hosts:Julia Tomascheski @unnrulyjulieErin Carrus @etcarrus Sponsors: @wrpfutah@depth_beforedishonor_squatco@utahtempering801@rawgripchalk code: UNNRULY@rawgripstrenghtco code: UNNRULYMentioned this week:@lizribaudo_fortis

In this week's episode Julia and Erin discuss the process of finding a coach and when they personally felt it was the right time to hire a coach. They also discuss what makes a great coach and what is never acceptable in a coach/ athlete relationship, and Julia gives her insight on what it's like to be a coach. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and follow us on Instagram! @empowerliftingpodcat Hosts:Julia Tomascheski @unnrulyjulieErin Carrus @etcarrus Sponsors: @wrpfutah@depth_beforedishonor_squatco@utahtempering801@rawgripchalk code: UNNRULY@rawgripstrenghtco code: UNNRULYMentioned this week:@kimmyjohnson22 @britt_chownstrength @joeybagsadoughnut 

Empowerment Lifting gets a facelift this week with the addition of co-host Erin Carrus. We are bringing new segments to the show and different perspectives with host Julia’ 6 years of powerlifting and Erin beginning her powerlifting journey. In this week’s episode, Julia and Erin host special guest Joey Sheppard and they recap the WRPF Bucked Up Showdown Meet. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe! Hosts:Julia Tomascheski: @unnrulyjulieErin Carrus: @etcarrusThank you to our guest: @joeybagsadoughnutThank you to sponsors:@rawgripstrengthco code: UNNRULY@rawgripchalk code: UNNRULY@utahtempering801: mention Empowerment Lifting PodcastMentioned in the show: @briannyt @thehulkmeyers @kristy_hawkins @kade.proctor @amberr.alice @supers2o @veggie_lifter @plussize_fitqueen4.0 @quadzilla619 @dan_grigs @joesullivan_aod @wongstwong @scurko_savage  @jrotsinger  @terriboo621 @tball__12 @jamal_b15 @britt_chownstrength  @tdsmash  @bilbo_swaggins181 @amaand3rs  @oakstrong  @manainsidev2 @jplifts_sbc @eatritefoods @thewrpf @the_showdown_meet @buckedupsupps @wrpf.us @wrp_official @strong_barbell_club @braveenoughcrossfit 

In this episode, Julia discusses the controversial topic of water cutting in regards to strength sports. Mentioned: @utahtempering801

In this episode Julia Recaps the all women's meet, Rise of the Valkyrie. Mentioned in the episode @ironmongersgym @simmons_strength @arkitty @rangerdevoto @da_mechess @pridein_eva @limlimpower @utahtempering801

In today's episode, Julia interviews a Master's Division Powerlifter who is also her mom! Julia and Jeannie talk about Jeannie's experiences in the sport of powerlifting. Mentioned in Today's Episode:@utahtempering801

In today's episode, Julia talks about her latest competitions and balancing competing with other aspects of her life. Mentioned in today's show: @thecompound801@uss_utah@thewrpf