Conversations with Claire

Ep. 87: What is CrossFit - Sport vs. Methodology with CF-L4 Connor McDonald

Connor McDonald is a CF-L4 seminar staff at CrossFit, owner of Bar 10 CrossFit in North Austin (Georgetown), 5x Semifinals/Regionals individual competitor and husband to his beautiful & strong wife Shelbi. We discuss:
- Connors story of origin with CrossFit as a training methodology
- Connors progression as a coach and seminar staff member
- the differences in L1 & L2 Certificates and L3 & L4 Certifications
- Connor & Claire's perspectives on the differences between the sport and the methodology. What actually takes place inside of an affiliate versus what is seen on TV.
- Risk of injury
- How CrossFit differs from other training studios such as HIIT classes
- Why & How someone should try CrossFit
 
Follow Connor HERE: https://www.instagram.com/connor_mcdonald8/  Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Check out Bar 10 HERE: https://www.instagram.com/bar10crossfit/
Sign up for your CF L1 HERE: https://www.crossfit.com/certificate-courses/level-1 

Ep. 86: Your Dream Body is Waiting for You with IFBB Bikini Pro Gina Marie

Gina Marie is the owner of Earned Not Given, her online coaching business, IFBB Bikini Pro actively competing (two weeks out in this recording) and has recently relocated to Austin, TX. We talk a lot about her experience with bodybuilding but also spend a lot of time talking about how to structure your life to be supportive to your goals and how she has shifted things in a big way in her own life which have led to a fulfilling life today.
 
Follow Gina HERE: https://www.instagram.com/therealginamariee/
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Apply for Coaching with Gina HERE: https://form.jotform.com/223597679664073/
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Ep. 85: Faith Driven Design for Living with Dr. Layne Palm

Layne Palm is the Founder of Fortify ATX, Doctor of Chiropractic at ONNIT Gym in Austin, 96kg USAW National Champion, husband to the beautiful Taylor Palm... and newly a father!
Layne and Taylor are the very first friends I made in Austin, TX -- thanks to Taylor and I's shared love of CrossFit. In this episode we learn about the simple actions Layne takes to lead a faith driven life -- which has proven to be fruitful. We also talk some approaches to training, his body work practive and approach with his patients -- and fitness.
 
Connect with Layne on IG HERE: https://www.instagram.com/laynepalmdc/  Connect with Claire on IG HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/ 
Start working with Claire on your health journey HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com 

Ep. 84: Being Scrappy & Resilient - 30 Year Old Creator Kyla Ellis talks Health & Happiness

Kyla is an Event Producer, Content Creator and Marketer based in Austin, TX. In this episode we walk through her health journey of discovering SIBO & Candida Overgrowth and healing from that, to her journey in the wellness industry in many different roles. This episode tells the BTS of the hard work and scrappy nature of growing in roles and figuring things out. Kyla's story is both inspiring and relatable. 
 
Follow Kyla HERE: https://www.instagram.com/iamkylaellis_/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Claire's Coaching App HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/ 

Ep. 83: Fitness Over 50 - Cultivating Your WHY with Brad Womack

"I'm doing this to prove to myself that I'm not a fraud".
Brad Womack is an entrepreneur, two time star on ABC's "The Bachelor", and a walking billboard for fitness over 50. We start off on the topic of his singleness given the Bachelor background... but we pivot quickly to fitness, overcoming adversity, gaining clarity on your WHY, boldly attacking big goals, what his routine looks like today and how it has given him a life he loves today.
 
Follow Brad HERE: https://www.instagram.com/bradwomackatx/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/
Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/personalized-program 

Ep. 82: Transform your Mindset and WIN with 2024 Hyrox World Champion Meg Jacoby

Meg Jacoby is the current reigning World Champion (2024) of Hyrox, a race and sport that has grown like wildfire all around the globe the past few years. Meg co-hosts a podcast, runs RMR Training with Rich Ryan and Ryan Kent, is a sponsored Puma and ESN athlete, and has spent most of her adult life a single mother. Her story is one of resilience and discipline. If you're ready to give up all excuses and take away some major mindset shifts to apply to your own life -- you're in the right spot.
 
Follow Meg HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mjac0by/
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/   
Check out Meg's Training App HERE: https://my.playbookapp.io/rmr-training/checkout
Check our Claire's Coaching App HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com
 
 

Ep. 81: CrossFit Helped Me Overcome An Eating Disorder with Candice Wagner

Candice Wagner is a former US Marine, Owner of CrossFit Iron Horse in Ft Worth Texas and a former CrossFit Games competitor. Candice opens up about her struggles with an eating disorder and how CrossFit helped her overcome it. She has been a successful owner of a gym for many years now. In the back half of the episode we dive deeper in to what core values mean to us and how to cultivate culture and community in ways that resonate with us.
 
Connect with Candice HERE.
Contact CF Iron Horse HERE.
Connect with Claire HERE.
Join Wellness with Claire HERE.

Ep. 80: A Comedy Show in Human Form with Evan Slaughter (aka @Fit2Serve1 )

Evan Slaughter (sLAUGHter) is your latest favorite fitness influencer. A veteran who has overcome addiction and has lost 85lbs within the last year. He has spent the past couple of years sharing his journey on social media in the most comedically entertaining and authentic way. If you want to be inspired.. this is one is an easy YES.
 
Follow Evan HERE: https://www.instagram.com/fit2serve1?igsh=dGw1aGk2MGp5Znp6
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr 

Ep. 79: Knee Injury Rehab - Movement & Mindset with Jimmy House

Coach Jimmy House is back! He is nearly 2 months post-op from his meniscus repair surgery on his knee. We unpack the unexpected hurdles both physically and emotionally of this process. We also talk through many details of training methodology, mindset and the pursuit of greatness, cultivating and relying on a support system for life and more.
Follow Jimmy HERE: https://www.instagram.com/coachjimmyhouse?igsh=MWM0eXE0cjRuNzFkeA==
Follow Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr 

Ep. 78: Mold Exposure - Illness, Discovery & Healing with Nikki Elkjer

Nikki Elkjer is a Strength and Mobility Coach (FRC® Specialist) in Austin, TX. In this episode Claire and Nikki share their experiences with mold exposure. From becoming increasingly ill and seeking answers, to discovering the mold to their journeys of healing from their exposure.
**DISCLAIMER** it is stated (and overstated) throughout episode that this is NOT medical advice -- and if you are seeking medical advice you should speak to medical professionals directly. This conversation is a therapeutic sharing of our experiences.
 
Follow/Connect with Nikki HERE: https://www.instagram.com/nikkielkjerofficial?igsh=OG9ka2xwejBoMW1l
Follow/Connect with Claire HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr