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LOA Today - Your Daily Dose Of HappyAlycia Carrillo’s Journey to Real StrengthWhat does it take to rediscover yourself when life throws you off track?Alycia Carrillo's remarkable story is a powerful testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of fitness that goes far beyond physical strength.Growing up as an athletic child with a track coach mother, Alycia seemed destined for athletic success. But a back injury during her college track career derailed her initial dreams, sending her on an unexpected journey of self-exploration. From waiting tables to traveling Europe, she wasn't just wandering, she was searching for her true purpose.Her pivotal...2025-06-241h 00
Sports Will Save Us AllYour Best Days are Ahead of You | Alycia CarrilloIn this empowering episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham talks with strength and conditioning coach Alycia Carrillo about how personal experience, education, and empathy are reshaping the way women approach fitness—especially after 30. Alycia’s journey is anything but typical: she walked on to the USC track team as a sophomore and went on to earn not one, but two master’s degrees—a Master of Science in Sports Medicine from Lund University in Sweden, and a Master of Science in Sport Psychology from the University of Kentucky. With experience coaching in collegiate programs...2025-06-1749 min
Personal Development Trailblazers PodcastYou Still Got It: Reignite Your Inner Athlete for Lasting Fitness With Alycia CarrilloWelcome to the Health & Wellness Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re going to share with you how to tap into your forgotten inner athlete to create sustainable fitness.Alycia Carrillo is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, lifelong athlete, and accidental entrepreneur. Her path into the fitness industry wasn’t linear — but in hindsight, it was inevitable. She holds an M.S. in Sports Medicine from Lund University in Sweden and a second M.S. in Sport & Exercise Psychology from the University of Kentucky. She began her coaching career in collegiate strength...2025-06-1313 min
One-2 Kentucky BlueEpisode 77: Alycia CarrilloThe University of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning podcast.
In this episode, Coach Spurlock talks with Alycia Carrillo, who is the host of the Person, Player, Professional podcast. Carrillo is also a former UK strength and conditioning coach.
Follow us on Instagram for more content pertaining to The University of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning department at @Uk_Oly_Strength.2023-07-2750 min
Person Player ProfessionalOvercoming: Chase Lane's StoryTopic Warning: Depression On today's episode All-American standout, Chase Lane, joins me to talk through his battle with mental health during his time as a member of the diving team at the University of Kentucky. In this episode we cover: Chase's diving career Expectations vs reality of freshman year His initial struggle with mental health When his realized he needed helpHis mindset shift How he was able to retire from the sport without losing himself and more... I want to thank Chase for his vulnerability and openness to sharing his story. If you or s...2023-05-1542 minPerson Player ProfessionalBurnout, Anxiety & Sleep With Caleb Spitler In this episode, I am joined by Caleb Spitler, both a former award-winning athlete and award-winning business person, who knows how to maximize productivity. What Caleb originally failed at was recharging. The success wasn't sustainable and ultimately left him burnt out. After getting help from some of the top recovery experts in the world, personal experimentation, and an obsessive amount of research, Caleb now helps businesses and organizations throughout the world. Some topics we cover are: The heart of burnoutWhere the need to achieve comes fromMonetizing your passion Burnout in times of success and failure Letting go of...2023-05-0153 minPerson Player ProfessionalCareer Paths, Growth & Personal Development with Kentucky's John SpurlockOn today’s episode, I had the honor of welcoming Director of Olympic Sport Strength & Conditioning at University of Kentucky, as well as my former boss, John Spurlock onto the pod. Spurlock has held the Director position at Kentucky for 10 years, and brings us a ton of insight, knowledge and reflection in this episode.From beer pairings to bushwhackers to Ted Lasso, expectations vs reality as a director, building relationships and managing burnout — you’ll hear it all. You can check out the Kentucky Olympic Strength & Conditioning Podcast, One-2 Kentucky Blue, below https...2023-04-1858 minPerson Player ProfessionalMy Journey Through Fitness: What Exercise Means for Me & How I Got ThereListen to my mistakes so you don't have to make them yourself. I've always been active. For the most part. But it wasn't always healthy and it wasn't always productive. This week's episode details my journey through fitness, from an athlete in organized sports, to an obsession with aesthetics and numbers, to someone who began to value movement for the right reasons. There was a pivotal moment in my life where I quit valuing movement for how it made me feel and rather relied on it for how it made me look. This led me do...2023-04-1023 minPerson Player ProfessionalLet's Get Real: Quarter 1 RecapOkay y'all-- it was brought to my attention that the first quarter of the year has ended (is ending?) Either way- feels like a good time for a recap. Where are we at with: The podcast? My business? My health?My well-being? Join me as I inject deprecating humor in my reflection of the past 3 months! Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-04-0326 minPerson Player ProfessionalPerseverance with Allison SnyderToday I am joined by Allison Snyder, a former gymnast at the University of Kentucky. Allison's career was cut short by an unspecified genetic disease affecting her lungs and overall health. Perhaps despite all odds, she traded in the leo for a pair of running shoes and has posted some pretty impressive times since medically retiring from the sport of gymnastics. In this episode we go through her story, her health, how she got involved in running, and how she continues to persevere. Allison can be found on Instagram @allisonnsnyder as well as @stopandfindtherosiesAdditionally, b...2023-03-2748 minPerson Player ProfessionalLife as an Entrepreneur with New Rev Media CEO Pierce LarickToday's guest is Pierce Larick, the CEO and founder of New Revolution Media, a production company that has worked with major brands both in the US and internationally. Pierce founded New Revolution Media in 2016 and has been on a steady rise since, but the journey that is entrepreneurship is not always straightforward, easy, or glamorous. Check out today's episode to get a behind the scenes look at his personal journey, the highs and the lows, and advice he has for entrepreneurs just starting out. You'll also hear about some of the highs and lows of ou...2023-03-2059 minPerson Player ProfessionalWhat Therapy Has Looked Like For MeWe all know I love therapy. I also acknowledge that shit is expensive. That said, it's been a necessary part of my life. From a blatant refusal to share anything during sessions, to putting it all out there, I quite literally wouldn't be here today without it. In this week's episode, I discuss five ways I've used therapy in my life. Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-03-1319 minPerson Player ProfessionalChelsea & Lana Linge on Going Beyond Weight LossHey guys! This week Chelsea and Lana Linge of Lifestyle with The Linges join me to talk about their new program, "Going Beyond Weight Loss." We also dive into our personal journeys with fitness and health. This conversation is real, authentic, and informative. A little bit more on Chelsea & Lana's background and philosophy below: **We’re Chelsea and Lana Linge, two sisters in the Pacific Northwest with over a combined decade of experience in fitness.We're certified nutrition coaches and personal trainers, and our mission is to teach women the scientific way to meet their goa...2023-02-2749 minPerson Player ProfessionalDr. Ashley Brauer, PhD, LP, DBSM on Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating in AthletesToday I am joined by Dr. Ashley Brauer, PhD, LP, DBSM to dive into the topics of eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes. Tune in to hear Dr. Brauer discuss and offer her expertise and perspective on the following topics and questions! The awkward beginnings of our friendshipHow Dr. Brauer got her start in sport psychologyThe breakdown of the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating (some of these may surprise you!) The importance of sports dietitians with eating disorder training Breaking down the different major eating disorders Are athletes more prone to eating disorders? Initial signs of ea...2023-02-2058 minPerson Player ProfessionalFour Decisions That Changed the Trajectory of My CareerBuckle up, it's going to be a wild ride! Do I say that every week? Maybe. Is it true? Who knows. I'm back, rollin solo to talk you through 4 decisions that have changed the trajectory of my career. We are going all over the map with this one. We are going to stroll the Williamsburg bridge together in a blizzard, teach pizza making classes, chase down dreams in San Francisco and eventually learn some life lessons in Lower Alabama (Aka Florida). Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-02-1334 minPerson Player ProfessionalBeyond the Numbers: Issues Minorities Face & Finding Authenticity in S&CIn today’s episode I sat down with Jeanne Rankin, the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at Coastal Carolina University, to discuss a variety of topics that minorities may face in strength & conditioning. We talk about what it’s like to be a woman in the field, the privilege of being an unpaid intern, salary gaps, and the line between professionalism and staying true to who you are. Ultimately, we cover the need for authenticity, for being genuine and for humanizing yourself in a field full of data and spreadsheets. Jeanne can be contacted on Instag...2023-02-0652 minPerson Player ProfessionalThree Times I Failed & Lessons I LearnedAlright, let's be real. I have failed way more than 3 times in my life. I failed about 78 times in 2022 (spoiler alert: this is included in the episode). Each failure, however, was a catalyst for growth. From crashing and burning in New York City, to watching my dreams slip away, to getting turned down to pour beer for $8 an hour, join me as I reflect on some of my personal "failures." Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-01-3031 minPerson Player ProfessionalBeing A College Athlete: Mistakes I Made & Grace I Gave MyselfIn today's episode I talk about my experience of being a collegiate athlete at University of Southern California. I go into the life changing conversation that led me there, my short lived athletic career, the mistakes I made, lessons I learned, and how I learned to forgive myself. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-01-2334 minPerson Player ProfessionalThe Decision: Walking Away From My CareerIn today's episode, I talk about the choice I made to walk away from my career, the ups, down, and hard decisions that ensued, and what I learned. This episode is for anyone who has ever been at a crossroads, who has faced a difficult decision, who has felt burnt out, or who is trying to discover exactly who they are outside of their job. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-01-1633 minPerson Player ProfessionalFIVE Things I've Learned From Living With Chronic PainLow back pain has been a staple in my life for about as long as I can remember, but a manageable staple. More like a paperclip, if you will. However, a little over a year ago, it completely turned my world upside down. Today I talk about what I have learned over the past year going through this experience. Contact info for AlyciaEmail: AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.comIG: alyciaca Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-01-0946 minPerson Player ProfessionalPIVOT!--Let's Try This AgainTurns out starting a podcast is hard! After some downtime and self-reflection, I decided to slightly alter the direction of this podcast for the time being. Listen to hear how it started, how it was going, and why I ultimately decided to pivot... oh, and where it's going. Better late than never y'all! Link to Hannah's Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/womens-locker-talk/id1611240992Contact info for AlyciaEmail: AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.comIG: alyciaca Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2023-01-0217 minPerson Player ProfessionalRyan DeVriendt MA, CSCS on Strength & Conditioning: Expectations vs RealityToday's episode features Coach Ryan DeVriendt, the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Kentucky. We get into his career path, expectations vs. realities in the field of strength & conditioning and how we can improve going forward. Contact info for AlyciaEmail: AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.comIG: alyciaca Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2022-12-2852 minPerson Player ProfessionalKaren Costello MA, CMPC on High School to College Athletics: Struggles Our Student Athletes FaceKaren Costello MA, CMPC joins me to talk about the struggles athletes may face when transitioning from high school to college athletics. Karen is a Mental Performance Consultant with over 30 years experience working in athletics. We discuss difficulties faced, the need for a culture change, her advice to athletes and their support systems, and how going from high school to college athlete can result in an identity shift. Karen can be reached at karen@brainwavesperformance.com Contact info for AlyciaEmail: AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.comIG: alyciaca Thanks for listening! Contact me...2022-11-3050 minPerson Player ProfessionalWhat Is Person. Player. Professional. All About?Welcome to my podcast! In this brief intro episode, I will outline the purpose and vision of this podcast. On Person. Player. Professional, we are defined by who we are and not what we do or have done. Every week, I plan to bring on current and former players and professionals to share their experiences and expertise, and remind society that we are people first. Thanks for listening! Contact me at AlyciaLCarrillo@gmail.com or IG: 3P_Pod2022-11-3002 min
One-2 Kentucky BlueEpisode 24 - The Good, Bad and the Ugly.The University of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning podcast.
In this episode: Coach Spurlock tackles the good, bad, and ugly of strength and conditioning as a profession with Assistant Director Coach, Ryan DeVriendt, and former staff Alycia Carrillo and Cam Bird.
Follow us on Instagram for more content pertaining to The University of Kentucky's Olympic Strength and Conditioning department at @Uk_Oly_Strength.2020-09-0857 min
Kentucky Resilience LabEp. 4. SEP Mingles with S&CRegardless of what level student-athlete you are, you know there will be TOUGH workouts that will require mental toughness to get through. Sometimes, even the toughest battles can be between your ears and how you respond to that adversity mentally, can determine your success throughout that workout. In this episode, Ken talks with his special guest, Alycia Carrillo about the overlap of sport and exercise psychology within strength and conditioning. Alycia also touches on how to incorporate various sport and exercise psychology concepts with student-athletes, as well as your own training. Enjoy!2020-07-1519 minOne-2 Kentucky BlueEpisode 19 - Performance Psychology: Marc Cormier, Alycia Carrillo, Ken Knox.The University of Kentucky Strength and Conditioning podcast.
In this episode: We bring back Dr. Cormier to speak on the performance psychology piece of our athletic development and performance unit, how a strength coach uses this school of thought to better their athletes and continue to dive into the relationship between Strength and Conditioning’s GA positions and Dr. Cormier’s master's program.
Follow us on Instagram for more content pertaining to The University of Kentucky's Olympic Strength and Conditioning department at @Uk_Oly_Strength.2020-06-1847 min