Conversations with Claire

EP. 51: Trauma is NOT Where the Story Ends with Shandi Nichelle

Shandi is a dynamite. Small Package... Absolute Powerhouse. Shandi is the Founder & CEO of FreeWell -- a beauty brand with disruptive behavior ;). She shares her story on this episode of being raped as a child and overcoming alcoholism through a recovery program, therapy and more. She has now built a brand she is wildly passionate about with BIG vision. She is heavily involved with human trafficking survivor rehabilitation today. This episode was an absolute delight to be able to host with a friend I'm dang proud of. We hope you get something of value out of it. <3
Check out FreeWell HERE.

EP. 50: Green Flags & Upgrading your Game with Craig Bongelli

Craig Bongelli aka "The Conjugate Cowboy" is back on the pod today! We enjoyed having him here in October so much that we ran it back on different topics today! Craig is a colleague of mine at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX as well as online as a coach. Today we talk about green flags, upgrading your game, sacrificing today's pleasure for a better life, perspective on relationships and more. 
Find Craig HERE.

EP. 49: What’s Bigotry? with Olympian Ashley Spencer

Ashely Spencer is an Olympic Medalist in Track & Field for Team USA, currently in training in Texas for the next Games. I refer to us together as a "literal comedy show" because our day to day chats feel like one. In today's episode we go deep. We discuss racism. Ashley is a black woman and she had a recent experience with bigotry that we get in to. I admire and respect Ashley... and I think you will too. We also talk fashion, sports, what growing up was like and more.
 
Find Ashley on Instagram HERE.
 
Thank you for listening <3 

EP. 48: Becoming a Mama with Hannah Eden

Hannah Eden is an Athlete and Coach, Founder of HEF Tribe and FYR Apparel. She is a successful business woman but she is also one of the most authentic and vibey follows on the internet... and IRL. In this episode she tells her pregnancy and birthing story for the first time. It is WILD.
Such a fun episode with a stellar human. <3 
Follow Hannah HERE.

EP. 47: Strongman.. girls do that? with Sam Belliveau - Canada’s 3x Strongest Woman

Sam Belliveau is Canada's 3x Strongest Woman and Owner of Strongman Corporation of Canada. We unpack the sport of strength, struggles that the women face as well as Sam's mindset and vision for women in the sport.
 
Find Sam Belliveau HERE.
 

EP. 46: Porn Addiction with Ian Mai

Ian Mai is the Founder of PornElimination.com. He is a Coach and Spiritual Care Director at The Hope Project. In this episode Ian speaks about his experience with addiction in a very candid way. This episodes topic *as indicated by title* is not a lighthearted one. I have tremendous respect for Ian's willingness to open up about something that was very challenging for him personally in hopes to share resources that will be helpful to others.
Connect with Ian HERE.
 
Thank you for choosing to be here. 🖤 Claire!
 

EP. 45: Delusional Optimism with Jimmy House

Jimmy House is the Founder of Team House Strong, BJJ Black Belt, Professional PowerLifter & Bodybuilder, Mobility Expert AND Aspiring Pro Wrestler.... oh and he is 27! This episode is a chat with a good dude chasing big dreams. He believes 'em, he's stacked proof of capacity and I believe 'em too. If you're looking for a turbo boost -- look no further.
 
Find Jimmy on Instagram HERE.

EP. 44: Three Looks: 12 Year Old Boy, Homeless Man & a Hooker with Mary Barron

Mary Barron is "America's Favorite Single Dog Mom". She's currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt at 10th Planet ATX, Occupational Therapist, Content Creator and to me she's dynamite in human form -- small but mighty. We unpack our recent experience at Sheepdog Response "Protector 1" Self Defense Course, details about Mary like spending YEARS of her twenties living in a place without cell service *whut?!*... her introduction and journey in jiu jitsu, perspective on content creation and internet trolls and more. Just an all around good chat between a couple of gal pals. 
 
Find & Follow Mary HERE.
 
Thank you for listening! <3

EP. 43: You’re Running Out of Time with Craig Bongelli

Craig Bongelli aka "The Conjugate Cowboy" is a legend. A large Canadian recently relocated to Austin, TX & colleague of mine at ONNIT Gym. He is a Westside Barbell Alumni who happens to be not only insane-o fit at 265lbs... he is also well read, written and spoken. He  articulates his perspective in a no BS manner and strongly believes that reframing your relationship with time should be a priority. We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Find him on Instagram HERE
 
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- Claire 

EP. 42: Solo Episode: Emotion vs. Devotion

In this episode, Claire is back after a few months away from podcasting... with some perspective and updates. She's completing day 30 of 30 of Phase One of the Live Hard Program as she recorded this. *google that program if you're curious -- it's a great tool to put some structure in place in your life. This episode includes life updates as well as tools she's finding useful today.