Conversations with Claire
Welcome to Conversations with Claire! I am your host, Claire Bays. I’m a personal trainer at ONNIT Gym in Austin, TX, online coach, athlete and sober gal who loves a good laugh and nerds out on all things human optimization. Let’s have a good chat!
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Food is critical thing to deal with. It either gives us the right nutrition or offers us take too much of it and makes us unhealthy. In order to balance it, we need follow the right diet.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Zach Rocheleau, the man behind The Flexible Dieting Lifestyle. He is renowned for assisting countless individuals around the world to create a diet where they eat the foods they love, optimize their health, and live the life they've always wanted.
Tune in to this new episode and learn the diet flexible to you!
Highlights:
(09:49) How Zach Started His Journey in Instagram?
( 11:56 ) Building Rapport and Trust in Short Term Medias
(16:29) The Validation That People Need at an Early Age
(21:31) Where Can These Traumatic Experiences Lead You?
(30:04) Aiming for That Elevated Quality of Life
(32:11) The Affect of Paleo Diet to Your Relationship to Food
(33:44 ) How Diet Cheat Days Makes It More Bearable?
(36:58) Introducing the Art of Flexible Diet
(56:40) Setting up the Bounderies
(01:06:21) Keep a Balance Between Brands, Opportunities and the People
(01:07:10) Figure Out the Ultimate Form of Recipe
(01:10:32) Why Invest for the Right Equipment?
(01:13:48) Do Something That Makes You Feel Better
(01:20:11) Things That Zach Is Grateful Of
Links:
Website: The Flexible Dieting Lifestyle
Instagram: Zach Rocheleau (@theflexibledietinglifestyle)
Twitter: Zach Rocheleau (@TheFDL)
Youtube: Flexible Dieting Lifestyle
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
We are bound to see great moments in life – when we feel truly alive and fulfilled. This can happen through the right mindset, body movement, and a healthy emotional state of mind.
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Aaron Alexander of ‘The Align Method’. He is the author of the book The Align Method, which is a modern movement guide for a stronger body, sharper mind, and stress-proof life. He is also the host of the Align Podcast, which is how I originally knew of him. And that is a place where he brings together the world's top thought leaders on all things health and wellness to share their views on living optimally.
Highlights:
(04:57) The Power of Visualization
(10:50) How Aaron knows Wellness is his thing?
(19:26) On Being Humble and Less Pride
(23:28) Toxic Masculinity: Why Is Being Open perceived as a weakness?
(33:59) The Problem in Lack of Solidity
(38:00) The Importance of Community
(40:48) Loneliness as Epidemic
(49:30 ) How do our visual muscles affect our physiology?
(51:33) The Role of Men and Women
(1:00:59 ) Aaron’s Takeaway on Being Sensory Deprived
(01:07:29) Aaron’s Goal for 2023
(01:12:54) Three Things he's grateful for
Links:
Website: https://www.alignpodcast.com/
Instagram: Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast) •
Twitter: Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast)
Youtube: AlignPodcast
My Links
💻 Website: https://www.clairebayscoach.com/
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🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clairebays7951
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Are you looking for a way to take your athletic training to the next level? Do you want to track your progress and make sure that your hard work is paying off? If so, this episode might have the solution for you.
Joining us today is Drew Crandall, owner and founder of Misfit Athletics, Misfit Gym, Sharpen The Axe, and Proper Fuel. He is an expert at CrossFit programming, which he’ll talk about in more depth in this episode.
According to Drew, athletes need to keep track of their CrossFit workout activity consistently to monitor their progress, make informed decisions about what they need to improve upon, and boost their level of competition. By keeping track of your performance over time, you can better understand how your body responds to different types of exercises and determine which ones are most effective for your goals. You can also use the data to adjust your workouts as needed and ensure that you’re staying on track.
Drew adds that one size definitely does not fit all with CrossFit training and programming. Factors like your current fitness level, your goals, time availability, current health status, physical background, and more must be considered when creating a training schedule.
Highlights
(4:10) Misfit Athletics’ humble beginning
(7:13) Drew’s sports background and how he got into CrossFit
(9:48) How he decided on monetizing their programming to CrossFit athletes
(11:45) The Misfit Athletics podcast and its impact on Claire
(14:14) The concept of remote coaching
(16:36) The purpose of the Misfit Athletics podcast and YouTube Channel
(18:00) Defining Athlete IQ
(20:37) The value of data and having a coach to understand data in fitness training
(22:00) How to build your Athlete IQ
(22:38) The compounding effect and immense value of consistent baby steps and small victories
(25:00) Training vs. Competition
(26:30) Identifying and understanding athlete’s needs for right programming
(30:25) Drew’s recommendations for training and rest days
(34:40) Addressing the bad rap CrossFit gets for injuries
(37:35) How Misfit Athletics ensures safety in movement patterns
(43:10) How Drew and Misfit Athletics maintain their outstanding level of accessibility
(45:43) What are the optimum intensity levels?
(49:20) What Drew wants to do more of or better
(56:25) Three things he’s grateful for today
Links:
Website: misfitathletics.com
crossfitmf.com
sharpentheaxeco.com
LinkedIn: Drew Crandall
Instagram: Drew Crandall (@misfitcoach)
Twitter: @dwillMF
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
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 Rashanna Moss, CEO & Executive Visionary. Rashanna Moss connects her Masters in Sports Psychology from Penn State, corporate experience from IMG and Nike, and her knowledge as a successful entrepreneur to bring performance coaching to coaches, athletes and executives. Using sports psychology methodologies, Rashanna takes a holistic approach to mental conditioning that addresses psychological constructs, overall wellness, and personal brand cultivation in order to sustain personal development.
Tune in now and learn how to use your mind to achieve optimal levels of performance!
Highlights:
(02:08) Rashanna’s Current Ratio of Clientele?
(05:56 ) Identifying Corporate Wellness
(08:18) Why You Should Expand Your Awareness?
(11:34) How did Rashanna become who is she today
(24:44) The Importance of Recognizing Your Emotions
(26:22) Stepping Into the Business World
(32:49) What to do when your business is no longer resonating with you?
(40:53 ) Things to accomplish with your Clients
(44:11) Understanding Mental Performance
(48:03) Examining Beliefs
(50:40) The Difference Between a Coach and Support
(53:44) Things Rashanna Wanted to Do Better and Less
(57:00 ) Things That She’s Grateful For
Links:
Website: https://www.modernmuse.com
https://www.thekollective.com
LinkedIn: Rashanna M.
Instagram: @rashanna_moss
My Links
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Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Mo Fuerste. Mo started playing field hockey at six, becoming a professional athlete in 2016. He founded HYROX, an innovative, holistic approach to fitness, including running and natural movements combined with unique indoor fitness competitions. Mo is the Vice World Champion for CrossFit in Vegas this year.
Tune in to this episode now!
Highlights:
(01:21) Mo Fuerste’s Story + How he got into the sport of hockey
(07:00) Range of the percentage of children that get into sports in Germany
(08:14) How does the game system work?
(14:37) What made Mo prioritize education in conjunction with his sport?
(24:46) What to do if you are being unsure of everything in your life
(25:28) How did HYROX start?
(41:44) Why are gyms an important accelerator?
(50:53) What is something Mo feel that he’s doing well that he would like to be doing better?
(54:13) What do Mo’s diet and nutrition look like today?
(57:02) Three things Mo is grateful for
Links:
Website:http://www.moritzfuerste.de/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mofuerste/?hl=en
My Links
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
In this episode of Conversations with Claire, we have our recurring guest, Erin Monson. Erin is a Certified Personal Trainer, Relationships and Boundaries Coach, Self-worth and Body Image Coach, and Nutritionist.
Join us as she talks about relationships– becoming grateful for healthy and positive ones, compliments from others, and feeling comfortable spending time around the same person.
Make better relationships by tuning in to this episode!
Highlights:
(14:12) How do you know what your partner needs and what you need?
(19:34) What is one piece of advice that Erin would give to her 18-year-old self?
(25:41) How does Erin handle differences in her relationship?
(28:28) The importance of understanding that everyone’s needs are different
(39:58) Words vs. Actions
(47:25) The importance of understanding that everyone’s needs are different
(52:06) Erin’s perspective on dating someone independent, outgoing, sociable, and outgoing
(57:07) How to stay optimistic
(01:02:40) Things that Erin is grateful for
Links:
Website: Erin Monson
Instagram: Health & Fitness + Relationship Coach (@erinmonson) • Instagram photos and videos
My Links
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Are you interested in starting or running a fitness business? Or do you just have general questions about how to start your own fitness business? If so, then this podcast has the answers for you!
In today's episode of Conversations with Claire we are joined by Jeremy Hills. President & Co-Founder at the new premiere Austin fitness facility titled “Kollective” and a private trainer and physical rehabilitation expert to some of the world’s leading athletes with the goal of formulating a private scene to work out, network, get work done, and recover.
Jeremy will talk about what inspired him to build his business and how he made it grow to become one of the most sought-after facility in Austin, Texas.
Tune In Now and Learn Some Great Tips and Tools You Need to Build Your Fitness Business!
Highlights:
(08:06) Jeremy’s Childhood (How He Learned to Be Resourceful)
(15:17) His Transition in Training Clients
(19:03) Exposure: The Beginning Process of Thought
(21:19) Jeremy’s Thoughts on His Growing Fitness Space
(24:55) The Best Job Termination He Ever Had
(31:10) How Success Leaves Clues?
(34:10) Where Did Jeremy Get His Business Idea?
(38:29) The Secret Behind the Success Of @kollective.inc’s Trainers
(41:43) Why Jeremy Prioritizes Social Media and Its Role in His Busines
(51:41 ) Jeremy’s Current Lifestyle
(56:22) Things Jeremy Can Do Better and Things He’s Been Grateful For
Links:
Website: thekollective.com
LinkedIn: Jeremy Hills - President - Kollective
Facebook: Jeremy Hills
Instagram: Jeremy Hills, MBA (@jhills5) • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter: Jeremy Hills, MBA (@JHills5)
Youtube: @the.kollective
My Links
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Today's episode is a conversation with Justin Rezvani. He is a first-generation American entrepreneur and was on the 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 list. He was the founder of theAmplify, which sold in 2016. His latest project is Zion, an open, global decentralized community platform that facilitates transparent and direct flow of content and payments between creators and their audiences. Zion is built using the Bitcoin Lightning Network for creative people to pursue what they love, and share their passion with the world.
Justin is also a triathlete and explorer.
In this episode, Justin discusses the weaknesses of the traditional educational system and how it failed him, what success looks like and why it has no monetary value, and key learnings from his entrepreneurial journey. He also shares a nasty health setback that almost ended everything for him and narrates his comeback to fitness and business.
This episode is for you if you want to learn how to not only deal with the challenges life throws at you, but also break out of "the system" so you may do what you want, when you want, and how you want.
Highlights
(1:22) Introducing Justin
(2:15) How I met Justin
(3:34) Justin’s backstory
(6:12) Justin’s school experience and how the education system failed him
(12:18) Addressing the narrative of not receiving love unless you’re successful
(13:49) Why Justin doesn’t perceive himself as successful
(14:45) What success looks like for Justin
(16:42) The moment that transformed Justin’s perception of success
(17:20) Justin’s experience at Walt Disney and when he learned
(17:25) Equity Vs. Hourly Rate: The power of equity
(18:53) theAmplify founder story
(22:00) Creators and influencers as the biggest mechanisms of change
(24:16) When and why Justin decided to be an athlete
(25:30) How Justin lost 70 pounds in 500 days
(27:20) Justin’s seizure, cavernoma diagnosis, and brain surgery. Its impacts on his activity and fitness
(29:36) Justin’s comeback from illness, founding Zion, and starting a new life
(31:52) How Justin uses his influence to impact the world in a positive way
(32:05) Using disappointment and failure as fuel for growth
(38:09) The benefits of Zion, how it works, and launch date
(46:03) Justin’s daily practices
(50:26) What Justin would like to do better
(52:25) Three things Justin is grateful for today
(55:53) Where to find and support Justin
Connect with Justin:
LinkedIn: Justin Rezvani - Austin, Texas, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn
Twitter: justin
Website: zion.fyi
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
In today’s episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Ryan Husband, and Maggie Houchin. Ryan is the CEO at LRX, which stands for Live Prescribed and is an activewear brand, while Maggie works in marketing and event planning for the Keala Foundation.
Join us as we talk about purpose, how relationships are essential in business, and how taking time away from work to spend time with loved ones brings joy.
Inspire other people by sharing this episode!
Highlights:
(02:29) The Origin Story and Idea of Live Prescribed (LRX)
(06:34) The importance of reframing your thoughts
(11:00) The Mission Behind Live Prescribed
(12:04) The four core values of LRX
(16:20) Understanding your niche and community
(18:20) How did Ryan navigate scaling?
(20:17) Valuing purpose and relationships over transactions
(27:43) What is something that Ryan wants to do better at?
(28:38) Big aspects of Ryan’s life that help him to be successful
(31:16) Maggie’s best experience with LRX
(34:52) Maggie’s Passion Project: Keala Foundation
(43:47) Three Things that Maggie and Ryan are grateful for
Links:
Connect with Ryan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhusband/
Website: LRX Apparel
Instagram: LRX® (@lrxapparel) • Instagram photos and videos
Ryan Husband (@ryanahusband) • Instagram photos and videos
Connect with Maggie:
Website: Keala Foundation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-houchin-20850916a/
Instagram: Maggie Elizabeth (@la_chica_margarita) • Instagram photos and videos
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
“If you don't enjoy the journey, which is 98% of your day or time, then you're putting something on a pedestal that doesn't matter because it evolves.”
On this episode, we have not one, but two amazing guests: Cooper Marsh and Jake Marconi. Cooper is the Co-Owner of LAB Management, an agency that builds athletes’ brands brick by brick. Jake is the Director of Programming at Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO), a fitness community for hard workers, no matter what fitness level.
Claire, Cooper, and Jake kick their discussion off by addressing athletes’ physical and mental state today and the toll competitions bring. Cooper then highlights why, no matter what you’re trying to achieve, you must enjoy the journey since it’s where you’re spending 98% of your time and effort. If you do not enjoy the journey, you will always feel unfulfilled since goals are always evolving. Jake discusses finding your why and how to articulate the reason you do the things you do, which is never easy to put in words.
The two share their knowledge and experiences in running a fitness agency, building relationships with athlete brands, coaching, their donut business, and more.
If you are working towards a fitness or competition goal, this episode is for you.
Highlights
(02:48) Who Cooper and Jake are and what they do
(04:20) How Cooper and Jake met
(16:48) Addressing athletes’ physical and mental stress
(15:01) Why you should prioritize enjoying the journey
(17:45) Cooper’s experience with a mental coach
(24:02) Cooper’s involvement with LAB Management
(25:07) Jake and Cooper’s work with Hard Work Pays Off (HWPO)
(26:38) The value of having a support system and coaching
(29:57) The #1 thing agents do a poor job of
(30:38) The value of developing a familial relationship with the brand you represent
(33:00) Important lesson of not letting the bridges your burn light the way in your career
(34:35) Advice for people who want to exist in the CrossFit space
(36:12) The value of knowledge sharing
(41:30) Cooper and Jake’s doughnut truck business
(53:58) What Cooper would like to do better
(55:05) What Jake would like to do better
(56:10) What Cooper and Jake’s fitness routine look like today
(59:12) Three things Cooper and Jake are grateful for
(1:00:23) Three things Claire is grateful for today
Links:
LAB Management Instagram: @labmgmt
Cooper Marsh Instagram: @coopermarsh
HWPO Instagram: @hwpotraining
HWPO Website: hwpotraining.com
Jake Instagram: @jakemarconi
My Links
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