In this no-fluff episode, Arielle Loewen lays out the exact mindset and training shifts that took her from postpartum to the CrossFit Games podium. She relives the moment she couldn’t clean 185 lb nine months postpartum, and the rules she used to rebuild: identity first, anxiety down, output up. We break down how she won Granite Games 2021 to make her first Games, then climbed from 14th → 11th → 3rd, all while prioritizing faith, family, and simple systems that actually stick.
What you’ll learn
How to qualify without living in the gym (keep what counts, cut junk volume)
The identity and language shifts that crush competition anxiety
A practical weekly structure for rebuilding strength and capacity postpartum
How to use home-gym training + targeted strength work effectively
Decision rules that protect family time without losing your edge
How to turn setbacks into clarity—and measurable progress
About Arielle LoewenCrossFit Games podium finisher; Granite Games 2021 champion; wife and mom known for composure under pressure and steady year-over-year improvement.
Who this episode is forMoms, athletes, and high-performers who want elite results without burning down real life.
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Keywords: Arielle Loewen, CrossFit, postpartum training, Granite Games 2021, CrossFit Games podium, anxiety reframe, identity, faith, home-gym programming, strength rebuild, minimal effective dose, competition mindset