If you've been on your Peloton bike, Tread or App since 2021, you've probably taken a class with Camila Ramón. She was the first Spanish speaking instructor on the bike and since her inaugural ride, she's brought the music, culture and body positivity she wanted to see more of in the world.We spend our time on the episode talking about how she came to fall back in love with movement after years of dance, the importance of music to her, and what it's like to work at Peloton.But the thing that was most delightful to me was just experiencing the silliness wrapped up in someone you should take very seriously. Camila knows how and when to crack a joke to make you comfortable, but she also has a big important story to tell that can make even more people feel seen in fitness.Resources:* Find Camila Ramón's Peloton class (https://www.onepeloton.com/instructors/CMR_pelo)es (https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/all?instructor_id=%5B%22696bd08dd5284accab065e2147b121d7%22%5D&sort=original_air_time&desc=true)* Follow Camila on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/camilaramonnn/?hl=en)* Read Shape's article about Camila (https://www.shape.com/celebrities/interviews/peloton-camila-ramon)* Read The LA Times piece about Camila Ramon (https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2024-01-03/camila-ramon-latinas-fitness-peloton-exercise)

What started as a personal challenge for Kayla Jeter seven years ago has evolved into a global sensation. From May 1 until August 31, 100MilesofSummer (https://www.100milesofsummer.com/) challenges thousands of participants across the country to simply log 100 miles. That amounts to 25 miles a month and approximately 6 miles a week.And to make this challenge even more doable, participants can walk, run, jog or roll those miles.I met Kayla just after she moved to Chicago and was making her way in the city in her post-professional sports career. Her vision for this summer program has always been clear (and fun to watch): create change in the sport of running to make it more inviting and inclusive.In our conversation, you'll hear a lot about where 100MilesofSummer came from, the role of movement and community in dealing with grief, and the power of community to help you achieve your goals.And in the seventh year of the challenge, there are some really big updates - aside from reaching folks on other continents.* Kayla and her team created a community home on the Circle Platform (https://www.100milesofsummer.com/).* Kayla and her team launched their own platform-agnostic miles tracker (https://www.100milesofsummer.com/?target=818468a1bfad492599706dafa106d579¶ms=%7B%7D) (so if you love Nike's app, use it. If you're a Strava stan, go crazy. You'll just log your miles for the challenge on the tracker separately.)Resources:* Follow Kayla on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kaylajeter_/)* Follow 100MilesofSummer on Instagram (https://instagram.com/100milesofsummer/)* Join the 100MilesofSummer Circle community (https://100milesofsummer.circle.so/)* Start using the tracker (https://www.100milesofsummer.com/?target=818468a1bfad492599706dafa106d579¶ms=%7B%7D)* Read the Chicago Tribune's Feature Story on Kayla's journey and goals (https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/01/kayla-jeter-running-challenge/)* We chat about Kayla's insane experience taking on Lululemon Further and running more than 200 miles in six days. Here's her synopsis (https://www.instagram.com/p/C4f0EkMLT0o/?img_index=1) and details from Lululemon on the project (https://shop.lululemon.com/story/run-further).

Haley Shapley (https://www.haleyshapley.com/), author of the book "Strong Like Her (https://www.haleyshapley.com/stronglikeher)" is a walking history book of women's foray into sports and strength.That's because she literally wrote the book on it ("Strong Like Her (https://www.haleyshapley.com/stronglikeher)," which is now available in paperback). After the author entered a bodybuilding competition, she had the eye-opening experience of hearing first-hand the outdated ideas about women's strength. So, she started looking into the people she calls, "our Muscular Foremothers.""Don't lift too heavy," "No man will find you attractive," and "you look like a man." No matter how much we try to move past these ideas, we still encounter them them. In our conversation, Haley talks through the rule breakers in strength as well as the link between gender, strength, feminism and suffrage.In this conversation, you'll hear some really interesting stories of strength - some that may be new to you:* The story of Ada Anderson and the sport of Pedestrianism, who smashed attendance records for her feats of walking.* Cynisca and the loophole that allowed her to be the first woman to win in the Olympics in the four-horse chariot race* Pudgy Stockton, who was not only a weightlifter, but also a gymnastResources:* Find Haley Shapley online (https://www.haleyshapley.com/)* Get "Strong Like Her (https://www.haleyshapley.com/stronglikeher)" wherever you get books* Follow Haley Shapley on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/haleyshapley/)* And get excited for her next project, Night Owl (https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eg0DcPQiP/)

I was never the kid who sought out a jump rope for fun, I wasn’t counting how many jumps I could do uninterrupted, and I wasn’t doing double dutch. However, as an adult I was handed a jump rope to work out and after a couple of minutes, I was gassed. So I incorporated it into workouts and developed a love for how much I hated it.At one point, I was even teaching a fitness class called “Ropes Gone Wild,” but that’s a story for a different day.So when CrossRope reached out, promising to make jumping rope at home a fun part of your workout (with a connected fitness component), I tried it, I loved it, and I selected a 25-minute workout my first time back to jumping rope. That was a mistake - my poor calves.And in the world, we’re going back to hybrid everything - hybrid work, hybrid workout. I know for me, if I choose to work out at home, it's because I’m in a time crunch, so I need whatever I do at home to be efficient.So today, we’re talking to two experts from Crossrope: Dave Hunt, Founder and CEO of Crossrope, and Jennika Landon, a Crossrope Trainer (who I’m pretty sure is also a molecular biologist). We’re going to dig in to making at home workouts fit your time and your lifestyle.References: * CrossRope (https://www.crossrope.com)* CrossRope on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/crossropejumpropes/)* Dave Hunt on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hunt-crossrope/)* Jennika Landon on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennika-landon-a332161a1/)

As a lifelong learner, I feel pretty fortunate that I get to interview smart people, innovators, and inventors and say, "teach me something."And this week, the big question was about Essential Fatty Acids. What makes a fatty acid essential? Spoiler: you have to ingest it and your body needs it for important functions. And what about saturated vs. unsaturated fats?We dig in with the co-founders of Fatty15, Stephanie and Eric Venn-Watson, on the discovery of the essential fatty acid you'll find in the Fatty15 capsules: C15:0.And the best part? Stephanie was studying dolphins when she made this discovery. Resources: * Fatty15 (https://fatty15.com/): the company that Eric and Stephanie co-founded* Stephanie Venn-Watson's TED Talk about her discovery that C15:0 is an essential fatty acid. (https://www.ted.com/talks/stephanie_venn_watson_dvm_mph_save_the_dolphins_save_the_world)* From The Washington Post: (https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2023/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-kids/?itid=lk_inline_enhanced-template) mounting research that C15:0 deficiency is linked to diseases like Fatty Liver Disease* My first interview with Stephanie and Eric (https://asweatlife.com/2023/11/fatty15/)

The thing about being human is that we’re born ready to discover the world - the sights, the sounds, what makes us happy, what scares us, and even who we are. Our identity is something that comes to us piece by piece as we mature and explore the world around us. Can you imagine living a life that fully supports you discovering your identity?Today, we’re speaking with Dr. Gwen Bass about her work in creating identity-affirming environments that promote belonging. She also wrote a book Called Immaculate Misconception about her journey to finding her biological siblings who shared a sperm donor as well as her family that was created around love and belonging. She was one of the first children conceived in the '80s to two lesbian moms.That journey of identity and hiding her identity in certain situations and being accepted in others shaped her research and her academic work since.In this conversation, she talks about risk factors and protective factors for identity. Dr. Gwen shares some steps that leaders can take to ensure that folks know that they an be themselves while not getting in the way of others needs being met. We talk about how the concepts of belonging apply to the fitness space. Dr. Gwen chats through how yoga is an exceptionally inclusive fitness space because of the ways instructors cue leveling up and down, using props. She talks about:* Leadership in a fitness space* Music in a fitness space * The language used in a fitness* The Peloton App and how the instructors take the modifications and how important that modeling isReferences: * Dr. Gwen Bass (https://www.drgwenbass.com/)* Immaculate Misconception (https://www.drgwenbass.com/immaculate-misconception)* Dr. Gwen Bass on aSweatLife.com (https://asweatlife.com/2023/07/gwen-bass-immaculate-misconception/)* Peloton Digital fitness (https://www.onepeloton.com/app)

We kicked off season 9 of the podcast a bit later than expected. We learned of the untimely and unexpected passing of Ryan Deffet (https://www.routsong.com/obituaries/ryan-deffet) this fall - aSweatLife's friend and the longtime editor of this podcast. We waited to come back until we could mourn Ryan and find a way to properly memorialize him.His friends and band mates from The Space Gators (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hBMI2qIrzfz8okOOFDkVu?si=47_0QTy9T2-AAoZzuSoqqg) allowed us to use a song that featured Ryan on vocals called "Somewhere To Be (https://open.spotify.com/track/1fiFIrhl5S8bo3VukMReI6?si=4481e31a3e3a46e8)" at the upfront of the episode. We hope you'll take the time to listen to that beautiful song in this week's episode.We spend this episode going over what's to come on aSweatLife (including big updates for the Ambassador (https://asweatlife.com/ambassador-program/) program) and on our podcast. As we come back this season, you'll hear us talking to experts who we ask to teach us something.We're excited for you to come along with us on this journey.Show notes:* Remember Ryan Deffet (https://www.routsong.com/obituaries/ryan-deffet) with us and give his band The Space Gators (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hBMI2qIrzfz8okOOFDkVu?si=47_0QTy9T2-AAoZzuSoqqg), a follow* The aSweatLife Ambassador program (https://asweatlife.com/ambassador-program/)* Email the aSweatLife team if you want to partner for aSweatLife's Studio of the Month (mailto:admin@asweatlife.com)* the Ultramarathoner that Kelly fangirled over: Courtney Dauwalter (https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter/?hl=en)* Our new community platform, Circle (https://community.asweatlife.com/)* The Tour du Mont Blanc (https://www.autourdumontblanc.com/en/)* Kelly's trip on the Tour Du Mont Blanc, summarized (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw6cEQIrt8x/)* Get a glimpse at my officiating skills (and the cutest wedding ever) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CyCO1cWLGguZS54ngBIPjrNSw8VYaHa_9vb7-s0/) and the moment we all waited for (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw3WIonv9IC/?img_index=3)* Reflections from summer (https://www.instagram.com/p/CzaNcwMr3ul/?img_index=10) from Jeana's Instagram

It has admittedly been a weird week or so on the Internet. We went from learning that aliens might be super real (told you, Gideon (https://asweatlife.com/2023/07/316-gideon-akande-project-365/)) to moving on. Maybe it was the full moon, who knows.So, we decompressed and talked it over on our monthly tête-à-tête - our podcast episode that we call "Let's Talk About It." Sure, we spent a little bit of time talking about aliens and whether or not they're just tourist, but we also covered which astrology apps we like and what we're saving on Instagram and TikTok.On this week's episode, you'll hear from me, Jeana Anderson Cohen, and from the Senior Director of Communities at aSweatLife, Kelly Matkovich. Joining us is Dana Farber who runs Moonstone marketing and works with aSweatLife on content strategy and social media.Resources:* What Dana is saving on social: Snack queen baked potato dip (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT88fdv44/)* What Dana is saving on social: Women living alone - extra lock (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT88fMu9w/)* What Dana is saving on social: Treehouse glamping in Washington (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT88fYgU4/)* What Kelly is saving on social: Heel hook (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tPGJ3-mxbY)* What Kelly is saving on social: Tour de mont blanc (https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/active/hiking-trekking/mont-blanc/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buJY2Xenhd3iD2bY4PBKciZE6Sr-kmA5Mc8D7kmebTUPavO0wK5ztZgaAgseEALw_wcB)* What Kelly is saving on social: Derma planing (https://www.gillettevenus.com/en-us/womens-shaving-guide/womens-hair-removal/dermaplaning-and-benefits/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buI3ymcLxwJNonSa9K8orE1kwPQTJ00TzKykRrDZNl1UosSUw36VXjQaAi78EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)* UFO hearings (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-hearing-congress-uap-takeaways-whistleblower-conference-david-grusch-2023/)* Therabody smart goggles (https://www.therabody.com/us/en-us/eye-mask-smart-goggles/?utm_a=140175693782&gclid=CjwKCAjwq4imBhBQEiwA9Nx1BkihRiu-MY4ARLgzfEPrEmQpTJtz1EgpG-9ptzq-vkGSR0KDOC6brRoCnuwQAvD_BwE)* Mystic Monday (https://www.mysticmondays.com/)* Horoscope app: Co-star (https://www.costarastrology.com/)* Horoscope app: Pattern (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pattern/id1071085727)* Horoscope app: Sanctuary (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sanctuary-psychic-reading/id1417411962)* Astrology app: The chani app (https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/)* Tarot card app: mystic monday (https://shop.mysticmondays.com/pages/app)* Dana’s playlists for moods: sad (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWSqBruwoIXkA?si=0ae1ab556cc74798&nd=1)* Dana’s playlists for moods: stay in bed (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX6tTW0xDxScH?si=0f3f72f6dd614b33&nd=1)* Dana’s playlists for moods: Lazy Afternoon (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX7QUXSrhM7mI?si=5085b3e85f694171&nd=1)* Therabody Smart Goggles (https://www.therabody.com/us/en-us/eye-mask-smart-goggles/?utm_a=143592395758&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buKlu9Ff--VO-1TY-d-CaDxpDhrgtMesUGhFqDbOrt_O7t2R0clurK4aAjivEALw_wcB)

Have you ever seen a small, round sensor on the back of someone’s arm? For a long time, those continuous glucose monitors were only used for monitoring the blood glucose of those with Diabetes. My grandfather had diabetes and he would check his blood glucose twice a day using a finger prick. I remember distinctly the sound of the little device - it was like a stapler - I also remember the curse words that would follow.So, I assumed as I was putting the Freestyle Libre on the back of my arm that it would be as painful as the finger pricks. It was not. And for two weeks, I wore it and dutifully trained the January.ai App to help me understand and control my blood glucose.It created something called a "digital twin" which learned which behaviors led to blood sugar spikes and valleys. If creating a digital twin of yourself sounds scary, and like the robots are coming. Well, the robots are coming anyway, so, we might as well team up with them to make our lives better.Joining me today is Noosheen Hashemi, CEO and Founder of January.ai, which uses AI to help manage your glucose and predict the impact of key behaviors on our body’s unique metabolism. Resources:* Use code "SWEAT25" for 25% off January.ai (https://www.january.ai/how-it-works)* Follow January on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hellojanuaryai/)* Abbott will be releasing more sensors (https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/abbott-ceo-ford-unveils-lingo-line-sports-biosensors-based-diabetes-monitoring-tech)* Eliud Kipchoge (https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2021-04-12-Worlds-Fastest-Marathoner-Eliud-Kipchoge-Uses-Abbotts-Libre-Sense-at-NN-Mission-Marathon-Qualifier-Race-for-the-Olympic-Games#:~:text=ABBOTT%20PARK%2C%20Ill.%2C%20April,their%20athletic%20performance%20training%20program.) on using the Abbott sensor for marathon training* Exercise and blood glucose (https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/fitness/why-does-exercise-sometimes-raise-blood-sugar) (american diabetes association)* Noosheen’s daughter on Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/strictlythegoodstuff/)* How blood glucose testing works with testing strips (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4322747/#:~:text=The%20level%20of%20glucose%20in,%2FdL%20or%20mmol%2FL.)

If we were on TikTok right now, I’d be referring to myself as an “anxiety girlie” and as such, I have tried many, many anxiety coping mechanisms and recently, I discovered the Quiet Mind (https://www.onequietmind.com/) weighted pillow and I am super in love.And joining me today on the podcast is Mikey Goldman, creator of Quiet Mind. We talk through where the idea came from, and a few of his big backers, like Nick woodman of GoPro and Chad Hurley of YouTube.We also discuss the reasons Mikey created Quiet Mind - a diagnosis of ADHD and managing the symptoms that came with taking multiple medications - and how surprising it was to him that a weighted pillow didn't exist already.References: * Quiet Mind (https://www.onequietmind.com/) - code ASWEATLIFE - gets 15% Off!* Thingtesting (https://thingtesting.com/brands/quiet-mind/reviews)'s take on Quiet Mind* Scholarly article about Deep Pressure Stimulation (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5612681/) on Autism* The effects of deep pressure on Anxiety (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3688151/)* Better Homes and Gardens (https://www.bhg.com/quiet-mind-weighted-pillows-launch-7499238) on the Launch of Quiet Mind  * Hugging a pillow while sleeping (https://www.onequietmind.com/blogs/news/hugging-pillow-while-sleeping) - advice from the Quiet Mind blog

I'm the kind of friend that keeps up with people through their posts. And this year, it's been pretty hard to miss what my friend AND yours Gideon Akande is up to: he committed to doing 365 consecutive days of movement. He's calling it Project 365, and it's a lot less daunting than you might think.On this week's episode of the podcast, I asked Gideon to share the rules of his challenge - he didn't love the word "rules," but shared the guidelines nonetheless. Basically, he can do anything for exercise at any time of the day as long as it's "concentrated exercise" for a minimum of 15 minutes. So taking a walk for exercise versus taking a walk to commute and counting the multi-task.At first, I was worried about his recovery. "He'll burn out!" I thought. But on a closer look, he's doing this in a safe and strategic way. (It's almost like he's a personal trainer or something).So we talk about WHY he started and I found it completely relatable. As a new dad, he found himself moving less. And because movement is a big part of his life as a three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion, trainer, and national winner of the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer competition.He lives for movement and wanted to make sure he was walking the walk.I loved this entire conversation, but my favorite part was hearing what Gideon has learned in more than six months of this challenge. I won't spoil it for you, but the key word is JOY.Resources: * Gideon Akande on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/getfitwithgiddy/)* Get a 7-day trial of the get Fit with Giddy app (https://my.playbookapp.io/gideon-akande/checkout)* Body Bar Pilates (https://bodybarpilates.com/)* Gideon’s favorite Nigerian Foods: Iyan (https://afrifoodnetwork.com/recipes/swallow-recipes/pounded-yam/) and Efo Riro  (https://simshomekitchen.com/efo-riro/)* Restore Hyper Wellness (https://www.restore.com/)* According to Live Sciences (https://www.livescience.com/should-you-work-out-every-day#:~:text=Working%20out%20every%20day%20is,lead%20to%20injuries%20and%20burnout.), you can work out every day IF you’re strategic.* Train moment (https://www.trainmoment.com/)* Lululemon Experiential (https://shop.lululemon.com/stores/us/chicago/lincoln-park/spaces/yoga-studio) (where you can find Gideon on the schedule)* Rise nation (https://rise-nation.com/chicago/)* Swish house (https://www.swishhouse.com/)* Communities: Movement (https://www.instagram.com/move__men__t/)* Northern Lights visible in Chicago this Wednesday July 12 (https://www.npr.org/2023/07/09/1186525577/northern-lights-aurora-borealis-2023)

This week, in passing we mentioned that at the end of the aSweatLife summer intern’s time with us we would sit down and tell her everything we had to learn the hard way after college graduation. Then we realized that we should probably record it as ...

During aSweatLife’s annual event, Sweatworking Week, we met a lot of new people. We love that about Sweatworking Week. And they had questions about where aSweatLife came from and why. We figured we might as well share the story since you’re asking.So this week, we turned the tables and Kelly Matkovich, who leads aSweatLife's ambassador program interviewed Jeana Anderson Cohen, founder/CEO of aSweatLife.We talk over the beginning of aSweatLife, where the ambassadorship came from, our first revenue stream and what keeps us going today.References: * aSweatLife (https://asweatlife.com/)* aSweatLife ambassadors (https://asweatlife.com/ambassador-program/)* Podcast episode from Jan 4th; Ambassador program (https://asweatlife.com/ambassador-program/)* From Fast Company: How Dabbling Helps Your Career (https://www.fastcompany.com/3024902/how-dabbling-can-actually-help-your-career#:~:text=%E2%80%9C%5BDabbling%5D%20enables%20employees%20to,products%2C%20or%20create%20new%20ones)* Devil’s Thumb Ranch (https://www.devilsthumbranch.com/find-your-room/?gclid=CjwKCAjwkeqkBhAnEiwA5U-uM4VTGPyON5Yt9yhQO47JJvm2iKv2WBV4KgjZ7sttTYi6yPc4FcLLHRoCTr8QAvD_BwE)* Oura Ring (https://ouraring.com/discount/dce4c54c80)

At aSweatLife, we always say that everything is better with friends. And because of that, we get to spend time meeting entrepreneurs and tastemakers in the wellness space. Like a lot of them. But when one of the aSweatLife ambassadors mentioned the brand Literally Outside (https://literallyoutside.com/) on our private slack channel, we dug into this Chicago-based brand and knew we needed to become friends. Joining us today is Steffan Williams, the Founder and Chief Executive Outsider at Literally Outside! Literally Outside is a lifestyle brand on a mission to empower everyone to feel comfortable exploring the great outdoors. It’s black-owned, operated by two cousins, and supported by a team of family.Literally Outside is one of the few Black-owned outdoor lifestyle companies in the US. That brand has transparent values that you'll hear us talk about on the episode. It's conscious, soulful, accessible, and adventurous.Literally Outside wants to change the narrative of what it looks like to be “outdoorsy” so everyone can feel like they belong in the outdoors. On the episode, we talk about the idea of their slogan, “Outsiders Welcome.”Resources:* Find Steffan Williams on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffan-williams-4b2851233/)* Discover Literally Outside (https://literallyoutside.com/)* Follow Literally Outside on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/literallyoutside/)* Learn more about the Collab with Cody Hudson (https://literallyoutside.com/products/cody-hudson-field-trip-shirt) of Struggle Inc. (https://www.struggleinc.com/)* Listen to the Episode of How I Built This Featuring Ty Haney that we talked about (https://www.npr.org/2019/11/22/782050874/outdoor-voices-tyler-haney)* We talk about SweatworkingWeek, learn more (https://asweatlife.com/sweatworkingweek-june-2023/)* “A good plan today, is better than a perfect plan tomorrow” the Edge Movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Edge_(1997_film))* Black people outside (https://www.tiktok.com/@black.people.outside?lang=en)* Tortugas hiking club (https://www.instagram.com/tortugas_hc/)* Very Human Social (https://www.instagram.com/veryhumansocial/)* Friday Morning Swim Club (https://www.instagram.com/fridaymorningswimclub/)

To start off the month, we like to touch base as a team and bring whatever we're thinking about to the table. This week, we talked through three big questions:Kelly had a very specific ask for shorts for running. She has a very s...

At aSweatLife, we always say that everything is better with friends. And that's not just to be cute - high quality bonds are the clearest predictor of longevity (https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/strengthen-relationships-for-longer-healthier-life). Not to be dramatic, but making friends and spending time with them is a matter of life or less life.Maybe you remember, but the past couple of years have been rough from a friendship perspective - you know what I mean. And many people took the pandemic to be an opportunity to reevaluate their surroundings, their happiness, and their living situations. I can't count how many people I know who moved or took off to become digital nomads. Moving can be a challenge from a connection standpoint.Today, on the podcast, I’m speaking to someone today who took what could have been an isolating experience and she made it friendly.Here's (https://asweatlife.com/2022/10/friends-on-the-road/)what Maggie Umberger said in her article on aSweatLife about making friends during her digital nomad year.“From my time traveling the country over the last year, I learned an unexpected lesson I didn’t set out to receive. When I packed up the car to head west, the itinerary was set for places I’d never been and where I didn’t know a soul. I left thinking this was going to be a journey into isolation. I learned it was a journey — one that’s only just beginning — towards connection."So we talk about why she and her partner took off for adventure and what they learned along the way.Resources:* Follow Maggie Umberger (https://www.instagram.com/maggieumberger/)* (https://asweatlife.com/2022/10/friends-on-the-road/)Do yoga with Maggie (https://maggieumberger.com/category/blog/)* Maggie's challenge to make friends on the road (https://asweatlife.com/2022/10/friends-on-the-road/)* Un-steal-able bike, (https://asweatlife.com/2022/10/friends-on-the-road/)Fortified (https://fortifiedbike.com/)* The Book about making friends as an adult, (https://asweatlife.com/2022/10/friends-on-the-road/)You Will Find Your People (https://www.amazon.com/You-Will-Find-Your-People/dp/1419762567?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=aswli-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d61f79dd3aa7c8f7de805287c9791618&camp=1789&creative=9325) by Lane Moore* The book Demon Copperhead (https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Copperhead-Novel-Barbara-Kingsolver/dp/0063251922?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=aswli-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f4b1cec74566f284944a0d14854b65ad&camp=1789&creative=9325) by Barbara Kingsolver

Stop for a second and ask yourself the following: if you meet a woman who tells you she isn't drinking, do you assume she's pregnant? Don't lie to me.I spent nearly a year as a mostly sober - ok, fine a California-mostly-sober person. I went on Lexipro last May and I liked not feeling anxious and depressed, but I did not enjoy browning out. So, out with the booze and out with the blues. After nearly a year of the pregnant pauses (that's a lazy pun) that followed explaining that I wasn't drinking, I just started saying, "and no, I'm not pregnant."Christina Heiser, whose voice you'll hear on the podcast this week, stopped drinking in December of 2021 and kept it up. She's a journalist, and so, she's observed and written about how it felt, the impact and why she did it. After she penned 5 Things That Happened When I Quit Drinking for a Year (https://asweatlife.com/2023/01/benefits-of-giving-up-alcohol/), I knew I'd found a kindred spirit.We spend some time on the episode talking about our gluten *stuff* and she and I connected on how easy it is to accidentally eat gluten while you are impaired.And because she is incredibly prepared at all times, Christina also came with her own links and resources. So don't hesitate to dive into her favorite influencers, products and links.References: * 5 Things That Happened When I Quit Drinking for a Year (https://asweatlife.com/2023/01/benefits-of-giving-up-alcohol/)* N/A drinks: Boisson - an online N/A marketplaceBetter Rhodes (https://www.betterrhodes.com) - an online N/A marketplaceGhia (https://drinkghia.com)Hoplark (https://hoplark.com)Monday (https://drinkmonday.co)CleanCo (https://www.drinkclean.com)Giesen (https://giesen.co.nz/wines/) * Quit Lit (books about drinking less)Quit Like a Woman by Holly WhitakerThe Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine GrayDrinking Games by Sarah LevyThe Dry Challenge by Hilary Sheinbaum* Sober influencers@shestayssober (https://www.instagram.com/shestayssober/) (Sarah Pottieger)@noboozebabes (https://www.instagram.com/noboozebabes/) (Shea Gomez)@joinsoberish (https://www.instagram.com/joinsoberish/) (Kayla Lyons)@themindfulmocktail (https://www.instagram.com/themindfulmocktail/) (Natalie Battaglia)

A couple of months ago, I saw the signature microweights on the Omorpho (https://www.omorpho.com/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw04yjBhApEiwAJcvNoVbe971JeoLO5JZjfLNpBO5eaAu31vDKgYdbKrJvJeIEwI3abFxzCxoCEAMQAvD_BwE) gear for the first time in the background of a workout on Bravo's Summerhouse. I thought, "What's that future-wear?" And then went on with my life. (Yes, I watch Bravo, but I wouldn't call myself a Bravo-holic. Except, please ask me about Scandoval if you see me in the wild.)So when I got my Omorpho G-tight (https://www.omorpho.com/womens/w-g-tight/) and G-tank (https://www.omorpho.com/womens/w-g-tank/) for myself, I couldn't fathom how this futuristic athletic apparel weighing in at under 2 pounds could enhance my workout. That is until I wore the outfit to an Interval workout at Studio Three. The treadmill inclines and sprints were decidedly more challenging. So, when I sat down to chat with Stefan Olander - former Nike heavy-hitter and cofounder/CEO of Omorpho - I understood the insight the brand was tapping into.On the episode, I reference the CrossFit workout Murph (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/murph-workout), which was my point of reference for using a weighted vest to increase intensity. You'll hear Stefan share that a Murph workout was actually a big inspiration for the company.But weighted vests were heavy, and I didn't have any burning desire to add 10 percent of my bodyweight or more (https://www.si.com/showcase/fitness/best-weighted-vest)to my upper body for a workout. But Omorpho weighs much less than a typical weighted vest and its evenly distributes the weight all over your body in the tanks and tights that I tried.On this week's episode, we dive into the science and the design of Omorpho.References: * Omorpho (https://www.omorpho.com/)* Follow Omorpho on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/omorpho/)* Murph (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/murph-workout), the CrossFit workout that started it all* Awe (https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Science-Everyday-Wonder-Transform/dp/1984879685/ref=asc_df_1984879685/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564776326262&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=573394185450194933&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021717&hvtargid=pla-1656661996756&psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=aswli-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=02cd9be9f8137394c85d9b2163b2704b&camp=1789&creative=9325), the book by Dacher Keltner (https://www.amazon.com/Dacher-Keltner/e/B001ILFN0W/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) that I’m obsessed with and have talked about on this podcast several times* Simulated hypergravity study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4050478/)(which shows that athletes got stronger and faster with added weight)* The Omorpho App (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/omorpho/id1525931560)* The study that upended what we know about calories and metabolism (http://nytimes.com/2021/09/14/magazine/calories-weight-age.html)* Dr. Huberman and cold (https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-and-use-of-cold-exposure-for-health-and-performance/) * Wim Hof and cold (https://www.wimhofmethod.com/breathing-exercises)* What’s biohacking? (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/biohacking)

"When nothing is certain, anything is possible."Heidi Zimmer, founder of Wild Rice Retreat (https://www.wildriceretreat.com/) said that on this week's episode of the podcast, and I furiously wrote it down. Because even though she was talking about the uncertainty of breaking ground on the project she'd worked on for years in March of 2020, I felt like it applied to absolutely everything.And today, Wild Rice Rice Retreat is thriving on the shores of Bayfield, Wisconsin. With stunning views of Lake Superior (my favorite Great Lake) and access to miles of trails, this shoreline oasis is as much about being in nature as it is about integrating wellness into your life.And its price point - around $300 a night for meals, lodging, and yoga programming - is staggeringly low compared to some of the options available. Heidi's vision is to make wellness travel accessible - and to do it all in the north woods of Wisconsin.Hear all about it on this week's episode!Resources: * Learn more about Wild Rice Retreat (https://www.wildriceretreat.com/)* Follow Wild Rice Retreat on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wildriceretreat/)* Meet Heidi Zimmer (https://www.instagram.com/heidi.kz/)* The time I visited Wild Rice Retreat (https://asweatlife.com/2022/12/wild-rice-retreat/)* The book: Braiding Sweet Grass (https://www.amazon.com/Braiding-Sweetgrass-Indigenous-Scientific-Knowledge-ebook/dp/B00D0V44LC?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=aswli-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3a78ad17118406433321cced33cf73fe&camp=1789&creative=9325)* Mary Rice of Bayfield, Wisconsin and how her memory lives on (https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/news/local/mary-rice-makes-final-1-5m-gift-to-bay-area/article_2d9a69da-5ac8-5d5c-a018-ea4048bf6cdb.html)* Wild Rice Restaurant (https://bringmethenews.com/life/acclaimed-bayfield-fine-dining-experience-closing-16-years)* The architect behind Wild Rice Retreat, David Salmela (https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/firm-profile/salmela-architect_o)* Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (https://www.fs.usda.gov/cnnf)* The Apostle Islands (https://www.nps.gov/apis/index.htm)* Heidi's recommended book, Unreasonable Hospitality (https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/B09S4MDZHZ/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=604530453027&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021729&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8706999333792191880&hvtargid=kwd-1657479368568&hydadcr=29038_14560090&keywords=unreasonable+hospitality&qid=1683687053&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=aswli-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3873459cc438522d5ee3721e778dd29f&camp=1789&creative=9325%22)* My recommended book, Awe (https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Science-Everyday-Wonder-Transform-ebook/dp/B09X52Q7SS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PMLYKRM8ARJN&keywords=awe&qid=1683688077&s=digital-text&sprefix=awe%252Cdigital-text%252C120&sr=1-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=aswli-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1f5e7d067751fbec705885de4897b5d1&camp=1789&creative=9325)* Something Heidi is loving this week: Kapha Season (https://chopra.com/articles/healthy-habits-for-kapha-season), a concept in Ayurveda (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ayurveda)* Something I'm loving this week: Cryospoon (https://beautylove.shop/cryospoon)

Every month, we hit the record button as a team to talk about what we're loving, eating, watching, and how we're moving. This week, Head of Community at aSweatLife, Kelly Matkovich; aSweatLife's partner Dana Farber, who runs