Conversations with Claire

EP. 37: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Fulfillment with Matt Williams

From addiction and adversity to inspiration and success - Meet Matt Williams, the founder of FROPRO Snack Bars, whose journey from substance abuse to sobriety has been nothing short of remarkable. As a former teacher and admissions counselor, Matt is now a coach at the Next Level Recovery Associates, serving as a positive role model for others. 
Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and hear Matt's story of resilience and triumph over addiction, a reminder that seeking help is the first step towards a brighter future.
 
Highlights 
(5:52) Matt’s Story of Recovery and Sobriety
(11:24) Dealing with Fear, Shame, and Guilt of Alcohol Abuse
(23:07) Taking Ownership and Empowerment Through Admitting Fault
(27:39) Life-Changing Moment: A Story of Overcoming Adversity
(28:49) Overcoming Alcoholism and Finding Support
(36:48) Early Stages of Sobriety: Challenges Faced and Overcoming Shame and Embarrassment
(40:42) Living for Others' Approval and Celebrating One's Own Achievements
(42:40) Addiction Recovery and Building a Better Life
(48:29) The Story of How Tuna Guy Founded His Protein Bar Business
(49:51) FROPRO Snack Bars: The Start of a Successful Business Venture
(58:30) Entrepreneurship and Relationships
(1:00:00) The Power of Servant Leadership in Sobriety and Success
(1:04:26) Morning Routine and Working with Kids
(1:08:09) How to Handle Real Talk with Struggling Addicts and Alcoholics
Learn More About Matt
Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwarwilliams/ 
FROPRO Snacks: https://www.instagram.com/froprosnacks/ 
My Links
 
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EP. 35: How to Improve Your Sleep with Sleep Is A Skill Founder Mollie Eastman

Are you feeling tired and having trouble sleeping? Have you tried different sleep-tracking apps or devices but still feel exhausted? If so, you may be in search of a more effective and sustainable solution. 
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Mollie Eastman (McGlocklin), the Founder of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes how people sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. Mollie can help you break the cycle and get the restful sleep you need. But how?
Tune in now, and  Let's find out together!
Highlights:
(01:38) Mollie’s Journey With Sleep
(09:55) How Your Lifestyle Can Affect Your Sleep
(18:46) How Much Sleep Do We Need?
(30:48) How Sleep and ADHD Are Related?
(35:55) Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Sleep
(40:42) The Impact of Sugar on Sleep
(41:41) What We Do From Sleep as a Skill
(45:14) Effective Relaxation Techniques & Natural Sleep Aids That Help Promote Better Sleep
(56:00) Three Things That Mollie Are Grateful for Today
 
Links:
 
Website: sleepisaskill.com
Mollie Eastman: Sleep Expert | Sleepme
Facebook: Mollie Eastman McGlocklin | Sleep Is A Skill
LinkedIn: Mollie (McGlocklin) Eastman, Sleep Is A Skill
Instagram: Mollie Eastman - Sleep Is A Skill
Twitter: Mollie Eastman (McGlocklin)  | Sleep Is A Skill
Pinterest: Mollie McGlocklin  | Sleep Is A Skill
Email: mollie@sleepisaskill.com
Phone No.: +1 917-613-6841
Book Mentioned: The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight
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EP. 34: The Benefits of Cold Therapy with Ice Barrel Founder Wyatt Ewing

Have you ever wondered how cold therapy can benefit your health and wellbeing? From relieving pain and inflammation to improved circulation, the potential benefits of cold therapy are vast. So, what are the benefits of cold therapy, and how can you make the most of them?
 
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire,  we are joined by  Wyatt Ewing, the founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, Inc.  which produces a cold therapy training tool that offers an easy way to add ice baths to your routine. 
 
He shares his personal journey of how he discovered cold therapy,  its benefits for managing stress and anxiety, and several tips on how to start cold therapy. He also talks about developing a tool that makes cold therapy more relevant and effective.
 
Tune in now  and find out what it is like to have a cold water therapy!
 
Highlights:
 
(09:06) The Benefits of Cold Therapy
(13:08) How Cold Therapy Changed Wyatt Life?
(16:48) Why Did His Wife Get Involved With Cold Therapy?
(18:21) Designing and Lauching of the Ice Barrel for  Cold Therapy
(24:58) Short-Term & Long-Term Benefits of Cold Therapy 
(30:32) What Is a Vagus Nerve, and How Does It Work in Our Body?
(34:54) Beginners Tips on How to Do  Cold Therapy
(40:05) What Is the Future of Ice Barrel Cold Water Therapy? 
(48:44) Quick Story of His Wife, Abby
Links:
Website: https://icebarrel.com/about-ice-barrel/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattewing
 
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388 
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EP. 33: Wellness, Travel, Healing, Self Defense, and Art with Marisa LaRen

“The more you educate yourself, the better you do in anything.” - Marisa LaRen 
Embracing the nuances of a changing body, traveling alone, getting into competitive shooting, life as a tattoo artist–wondering how all that can merge in one? This week’s episode is for you!
Marisa LaRen is all the above and more. She is a multi-faceted artist. She shares her personal very inspiring story about being athletic while dealing with the demands of a chronic illness, some of her favorite travel destinations and how she learned to travel on her own, her love for competitive shooting and much more.
 
Highlights:
(02:46) Knowing Marisa More
(08:47) Marisas’ Athlete’s Journey 
(14:30) How Stress Flips’ HerWay of Living
(20:33) The Importance of Anti-inflammatory Diets
(24:24) Marisas’ Favorite Supplement
(26:57) Stepping Into Your True Power
(33:22) How  Shooting Encourages Women's Empowerment
(42:22) Life-changing Things She  Learns From Travel
(53:29) How To Insure Self Improvement
(56:11) What Is Marissas’Favorite Book in Mental Health
(59:34) Things That Marissa Is Grateful Of
 
Links:
Instagram: Marisa LaRen (@marisa.laren)
Marisa LaRen (@marisa.laren)
 
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388 
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Ep. 32: Become Conscious and Thrive with Preston Smiles

Wondering how to become a better version of yourself? What practical steps you need to take? What’s holding you back? Preston Smiles has wondered before and managed to propel himself from being broke and moving back to his mom’s house at 33 to becoming a millionaire today.
 
Preston Smiles refers to himself as a ‘Conscious Entrepreneur’ who does everything in the name of LOVE. 
 
In this week’s episode, he joins us to share deeply about his own journey in getting unstuck, separating himself to heal from the past, dealing with shame, forgiveness, and how we can all become our best selves.
 
Episode Highlights
 
(00:00) Introduction and how Claire met Preston
(04:02) Preston moving back to his mother’s home
(07:57) How Preston became enlightened
(10:02) Practical everyday things Preston did to get unstuck
(18:05) Shame as an invisible killer
(23:36) Everything is connected and nothing happens by mistake
(28:09) Has Preston always been spiritual?
(31:55) On being prepared to be your best self
(42:48) Forgiving those who were not what you needed
(50:42) The body as a living library
(53:03) What’s next for Preston?
(54:35) What Preston would like to do better and one thing he is grateful for
(58:17) How to get in touch with Preston
Links:
Website: https://prestonsmiles.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrestonSmiles
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@preston.smiles
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHChGfdXlqR-Wck74eRPgw
My Links
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388 
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EP. 31: Pain Management, Disease Prevention, and Longevity with Justin Farnsworth

Are you someone who has ever experienced pain? Chances are, the answer is yes. Pain is a universal experience that can manifest in different ways, and it's something that we all have to deal with at some point in our lives. But what exactly is pain, and how can we manage it effectively?
This is exactly what Justin Farnsworth, a highly experienced clinician and physical therapy doctor, delves into in the latest episode of our podcast. He is the director of Rehab at Pain-Free Performance and a board certified sports physical therapist. With over 13 years of experience in the field, Justin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. 
Justin discusses pain as a normal part of the human experience and the need for physical activity to prevent chronic diseases. He challenges conventional wisdom about pain and highlights the healthcare system's weakness in prevention. 
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of pain and practical strategies for managing it.
Highlights
(4:32)  Exploring Justin’s early interest and introduction to pain management
(6:00) Strength training for health and longevity
(11:32)  The benefits of a proper warm-up for injury prevention and pain management
(21:10)  Understanding pain and the homunculus
(24:30) Overview of chronic pain management strategies
(30:07)  Understanding the posterior chain
(32:03) The benefits of hinge and pull exercises for improved posture and reduced pain
(34:52)  Strengthening glutes
(47:21) The benefits of physical activity for aging adults
(52:30)  The benefits of exercise for longevity and quality of life
(56:06)  Exploring the challenges of the US healthcare system
(58:00)  The US’s ineffective insurance coverage and unsustainable healthcare models
(1:00:02) The need to focus on disease prevention in healthcare
(1:05:16) Three things Justin is grateful for today
Learn more about Justin Farnsworth
 
Justin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjustinfarnsworth/ 
 
Get Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification: https://getppsc.com/ 
 
Justin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-farnsworth-pt-dpt-scs-cscs-ppsc-a4a4999a/ 
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EP. 30: Borrowing Belief For Success with Justin Cotler

If you're doing it for the right reasons, you're definitely going to feel that value and gratitude. Some say that when you give that out, it will come back to you. 
 
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Justin Cotler. Justin is an owner and head coach of Underdog Athletics — one of the largest training camps within the sport of CrossFit.  
 
Tune in now and let us learn to borrow Justin’s beliefs and ideas and use them in our lives!
 
Highlights:
(02:36) How did Justin and Claire Meet?
(05:15) Justin’s Perception of Underdog Athlete’s Journey?
(19:18) When Can You Say That You Are the Right Person for the Job?
(23:15)  How Do You Navigate and Deal With Overwhelm?
(29:07) The Importance of Having Blocking off Time
(33:24) Why Do Changes Need to Be Made?
(35:51) Why Does Humility Plays a Big Role in Achieving Things?
(42:04) What Is Justine’s Goal for 2023?
(51:22) What Masculinity Means for Him?
(56:11) The Things That Justine Wants to Be Better At
(59:00) What Are the 3 Things That He Is Grateful For?
 
Links:
Instagram:  Underdogs Athletics (@underdogsathletics) 
Justin Cotler (@justincotler) 
 
People Mentioned:
Kiefer Lammy

EP. 29: The CrossFit Analyst: Carving Out a Role with Brian Friend

In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Brian Friend. Brian is a coach at Performance Factory Training in Illinois. He is also the lead CrossFit analyst at BarBend and the CrossFit content specialist at The Sevan Podcast.
You know what they say. The position is the key to success. But there are some people who do not follow this saying. Tune in now and learn how Brian Friend carved his own Role in Crossfit World!
 
Highlights:
(01:03) How do Claire and Brian Meet?
(06:41) Why Did He Choose Crossfit?
(11:03) When Did He Start to Contribute to This Space More Than Just Being a Spectator?
(18:53) The Unexpected Invitation From Crossfit HQ 
(22:02) Sevan’s Unique Approach to Interviews.
(32:27) What Is Crossfit’s Plan for the Future?
(35:50) Is Crossfit Good for the Affiliates?
(38:39) Making Crossfit Content Consumable
(48:40) Brians’s Prediction on Who Could Win the Premier Divisions at the Crossfit Games
(52:07) Brain’s Your Current Training Schedule?
(55:36) Things Brian Wanted to Do Better
 
Links:
Instagram: Brian Friend (@brianfriendcrossfit) 
People Mentioned:
Tommy Marquez 
Dave Castro 
Sevan Matossian 
My Links
 
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EP. 27: Adaptive Athletes in CrossFit with Derek Weida

"Every day we come to that intersection where you either choose weakness or  strength. If you want to be your best, you choose strength as often as you can." 
2022 WheelWOD Champion Derek Weida joins me as a repeat guest in this episode. Derek was my 1st ever guest! Derek is CrossFit and a competitor in the adaptive lower division. Despite being an amputee, Derek is such a positive, grateful, and strong character who has overcome life’s adversities and inspired people for a long time.
Derek Weida, who has served in the military his entire life, finds strength and purpose in the CrossFit community and in competing. He has also mastered sports psychology and meditation to get over obstacles and pre-competition anxiety.
Highlights
 
(3:43) One thing Derek is grateful for
(5:52) How to Overcome Competition Nerves: "The Less You Care, the Better You'll Do"
(13:09) Future of the Adaptive Division in CrossFit
(18:17) Advice to CrossFit Adaptive Athletes: Patience & Creativity
(23:33) Overcoming Adversity: How to Make the Most of Your Life 
(24:40) What motivates Derek
(28:40) Staying strong, inspiring people, and building a personal brand despite amputation
(32:35) Improving Daily Habits through Meditation, Health, Nutrition, Exercise, and Napping
(38:00) The value of naps
(33:53) Derek’s Favorite Intra-workout Snack, Fitness Machine, Lift
 
Derek’s Links:
Website: derekweida.com
Facebook: Derek Weida | Facebook
Instagram: Derek Weida (@derekweida)
Youtube: Derek Weida - Youtube
 
My Links
 
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EP. 26: Lessons From Running Leadville 100 with Adam Klink

Your mind is the most powerful tool you have but not all of us have the ability to use it at its full potential in everyday life. In order to achieve your goals and obtain superior levels of performance at work, we must first master our minds.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Adam Klink. He is the Operations Manager and Head Coach at CrossFit Krypton. A premiere athlete his entire life, Adam was a tri-sport athlete at Great Bridge High School and received the NSCAA/Adidas All-American award for soccer in 2008
Adam was the first to complete a 500-lb back squat, run a sub-5 minute mile and then do this all in the same day. He also  recounts his experience at Leadville 100 which is running at high altitude: how he adjusted to the higher elevation, what symptoms of "altitude sickness" he experienced — and why his food plan backfired.
Tune in now and Find out what's It Like Running Leadville Trail 100? 
 
Highlights:
(02:11) When did Adam became a Content Creator?
(03:52) The Mile and Back Squat Challenge
(06:54) How Bare Performance open opportunities for Adam?
(12:58) How Adam entered the world of Crossfit?
(20:36) Adam’s Journey and Incident in Leadville 100 Race
(36:44) How does Adam feel after the Race?
(40:17) Adam's takeaways from the Leadville 100 Race experience
(43:31) How to remain more peaceful through adversity? 
(46:50) How to find the right tribe for you?
(51:50) How Adam balance everything in his life?
(55:39) What does Masculine Man mean?
(01:02:49) Things Adam wish to do better and things hes grateful for
Links:
LinkedIn: Adam Klink - Bare Performance Nutrition 
Facebook: Adam Klink 
Instagram: Adam Klink (@adamklink) 
Twitter: Adam Klink (@adamklink) 
Youtube: Adam Klink (@TheAdamKlink)
My Links
 
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🎙️ Podcast: https://pod.link/1641398388
 
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