Get Lifted Living

In this episode, beloved Miami yogi + feminine energy + sex coach Kara B shares with key insights on what somatic healing is and how it can be used to embrace movement as a part of our journey to be whole.  We also touch down on how movement can help us release stress and what to do when movement becomes compulsive or a way to avoid feeling challenging emotions. This episode is helpful If you struggle with: the feast/famine burnout cycle (doing too much/overtraining/overcommitting, crashing, taking a forced rest, then doing extra to catch up, then crashing again)  have a hard time truly resting because you feel like "there's so much to do, all the time." if you can't remember the last time you truly felt pleasure for a notable period of time if you always feel like you show up as "the man" or "the  woman" in relationships (regardless of gender or sexual orientation) have a hard time being a Kara Baruzzini is a renowned yoga teacher who offers one on one yoga sessions. Kara's yoga teacher training course is sold out for 2022 but you can join her on Empowered Woman group session, which begins in September.  Kara also holds space for online and in-person workshops using somatic healing principles; please follow her on Instagram for the lates event updates.  Kara's 1-1 coaching is for anyone who seeks deep soul healing. She offers 12 week private intensives to help women uncover their own power and trust the divine wisdom of their bodies. Please contact Kara directly for pricing and availability.   **Mention this podcast for $100 off of Kara's private or group coaching  (excludes 1- time in person or online workshops)

In this episode, executive chairman of the Global Institute of Addications, Dr. Antonello Bonci joins me for a deep dive into the stigma around mental health (especially for men and for athletes), the effects of addiction on the brain, and about the benefits of non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation. There is something for everyone in this episode - we are all suffering from the whiplash of living through a pandemic and understanding the mind is the best way to help the body perform at its best.  You can visit GIA's website: https://gia.miami/ Or you can email Dr. Bonci directly at: [email protected]

In this episode, Simone Bettinelli, director of sales at Prologo, tells us a little bit about how he got his start at Prologo, his competitive cycling past, and his current faves, which saddles he personally uses and the lifespan of research and development that goes into each saddle design.  I've been a huge fan of Prologo since I purchased my first upgrade performance saddle (Dimension Nack). I've also had the pleasure of spending some time with Simone and Salvatore Truglio (Prologo's brand manager) in 2020 when they flew in from Italy for our annual rep seminar so this was treat to reconnect!  You can check out the latest from Prologo by visiting the website: https://www.prologo.it/en Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prologo.official/ Prologo is a proud sponsor of  Sea Otter Classic and will be in Monteray, CA on 10/7/2021 -10/10/2021 - be sure to swing by their booth! https://www.seaotterclassic.com/

#MentalHealthMay tips from Ms. Katie Fogel, a track and road cyclist, and the social media manager for a mental health company called Sanvello.In this episode we talk about the demands of competing and how to tame the effects of stress from "doing it all", as well as how introverts rechharge and some serious self care tips to prevent burn out and feel more connected to your mind and body on the daily. You can check out the Sanvello app: https://www.sanvello.com/ You can connect with Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_fogel/

I had the pleasure of interviewing Taylor B. from DT Swiss. In this episode, Taylor shares his favorite routes, how he went from Alaska to Grand Junction (and ultimately DT Swiss), his personal recovery routine and diet along with what's new at DT Swiss. We chat about the oil slick hubs that sold out nationwide in a heart beat, DT's various locations throughout the world and what events we can expect to see them at this year.  DT Swiss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtswiss/ DT Swiss Website: https://www.dtswiss.com/en Where you can find Taylor - shredding, if you can keep up! =P

In this episode, I interview Randy Caraballo, one of the founders of Rush Racing. Randy shares his experiences as a courier and how it morphed into a racing team and later, a lifestyle brand. If you are a Miami local cyclist, you'll enjoy this casual convo with Randy.  Rush Racing/ Rush Cycling  https://www.instagram.com/rushcyclingco/ Randy Caraballo https://www.instagram.com/superfyou/ Website/Merch https://rushcycling.co/

I had the pleasure of chatting w Corey Mccroskey, So Cal factory rep for my favorite brand of ALL time, Bianchi USA. If you work in the bike industry and love Bianchi, you’re not gonna wanna miss this super chill chat about training, what it’s like to work in the industry, and how to properly pronounce “Celeste”!  #BianchiFam, if you ever out in the So Cal area, be sure to connect with Corey! To browse the finest bikes on earth, visit Bianchi USA

In this episode, hybrid athlete Olivia Spanos joins me for a deep dive (pun intended) on her first triathlon season and her incredible success as well as her gut wrenching (pun intended) challenges that began for her while training in Thailand to be a fighter. We cover such a broad range in this episode! If you are considering your first triathlon or have been competing in triathlon and struggle with the swim portion, you are going to want to listen for the #GoldenNuggets from this swim dominant athlete! Olivia shares expert tips on how to get comfortable in the water. If you are a total wuss on open water swims like I am, LISTEN to her lol!  We also cover a wide range of topics on gut health and nutrition, including eating a lil' clay :)  If you are interested in the doing the detox or wanna supplement for glowing skin, here ya go!  Great Plains Bentonite Vital Protiens Collagen Peptide

On this episode 3 time state champion Erika Sosa of team Extrasweet Aminorip shares her experiences as a category 2 racer in South Florida. Erika shares tips from inside the peloton so if you are thinking about or currently road or crit racing, you won't want to miss this episode! She also shares her personal recovery routine and drops knowledge on what it takes to "cat up" as well as the team's upcoming race agenda and more.  You can connect with Erika at https://www.instagram.com/e.sosa3/  And support Extrasweet Aminorip and their amazing cause at https://www.instagram.com/extrasweetracing/ Thanks for tuning in! Please be sure to give it a like and follow and get social with us at https://www.instagram.com/getliftedliving/

In this episode, I interviewed bikini body builder, Yamiley Gedeon. As a 6x Overall Bikini winner and Southern States Champion, you can clearly hear the wisdom that can only come from hard work, experience, and die hard dedication. Yamiley has been one of my fave female fitspo since we met back in 2017, so when she agreed to hop this call with me, I was PUMPED! (pun intended!)  Listen in for the nuggets of knowledge that she drops - this is a very special treat for anyone, male or female, considering body building as you'll need all the help you can get in this ultra competitive industry.  As Yamiley says, "If you can control what you eat, you can control ANYTHING."  Follow Yamiley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brickell_barbie/