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King Of The LiftsMarcellus Williams: Bobb’s new plan, Russ vs Jurins vs Joey B, Ash’ Sheffield, Worlds, Coach jumpingMarcellus Williams, the Swolefessor, returns to KOTL to discuss Bobb’s new plan (you’ll be shocked), the shake up in the 83s and breaks down Russ vs Jurins vs Joey B, Ashton’s plan of attack for Sheffield, Pitre and the 93s and what the World can expect, his team’s experience at Worlds, Coach jumping, and how loyalty and friendship can be a pro and a con in the game.
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat2024-08-053h 38King Of The LiftsMarcellus Williams returns: Craftsmanship arrives to the PA/IPF (Pitre, Ashton, Bobb Matthews…)Marcellus Williams returns KOTL to discuss Craftsmanship Team members and USAPL stars Brandon Pitre, Ashton Rouska, and Bobb Matthews crossing over to Powerlifting America/ IPF.
Discussed is the IPF World Champions calling out his athletes, whom he believes has the hardest road to a World title, the battles he anticipates at Powerlifting America Nationals and the end goals at Sheffield.
Marcellus also speaks on why his athletes made the move, his thoughts on the game, recent changes in direction by the USAPL and IPF, the greatest Powerlifting performances of2023-10-232h 47King Of The LiftsThe Swolefessor: Marcellus Williams joins KOTLThe Swolefessor, Marcellus Williams, joins KOTL to discuss the rise of his athletes like Ashton Rouska, Brandon Pitre, Bobb Matthews, and more.
Marcellus opens up about his programming philosophies, the growing possibilities of a showdown between his two athletes Bobb Matthews & Ashton Rouska, why even star athletes should pay for their coaching services, how scaling up a coaching service should take time, the break through moment for his coaching, his fighting past, and much much!
Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat.2022-05-021h 37
2 White Lights2WL Episode 149- USAPL Virginia Pro RecapOn this episode of 2WL, we recap and share our experiences at the USAPL Virginia Pro including:
- The incredible production value at the Virginia Pro
- Why its the step in the right direction for powerlifting
- The return of Ray Williams
- Natalie Richards second breakthrough performance of the year
- Ashton Rouska is a Cyborg
- Bobb vs Pitre living up to the hype
- Jake Amendola/David Woolson appreciation
- Sam Calhoun being unsurprisingly flawless
- Big lifts and potential showdowns for future weight classes2021-12-081h 462 White Lights2WL Episode 148- USAPL Virginia Pro PreviewOn this episode of 2 White Lights, we preview one of the most stacked rosters of the year in powerlifting and the very first meet in the USAPLs Pro Series, The Virginia Pro Invitational. In this preview we discuss:
- Why this meet is important for 2 very big reasons
- How the point system will work for the Pro Series
- If anyone in the field of lifters has a chance of dethroning Ashton Rouska
- The highly anticipated battle between 100 kg lifters Bobb Matthews and Brandon Pitre
- The potential "dark horse" lifters to break in the top 5
- The...2021-11-301h 34
Soft and Strong Hearts27. The Struggle with the SLOW DOWN + REST (but why it's so important!)Hello friend! Today's episode brings a little bit of a lower energy, but as always, an honest conversation about slowing down and giving ourselves the actual rest that we need. It doesn't always feel great, especially when we're trying to accomplish some big goals or if we're feeling "behind," but when we get intentional about integrating rest into our routines, we can actually be more productive in the long run!
Let me know your takeaways from today's episode, I would love to connect on this one! Find me on IG @ashton.pitre and if you feel...2021-03-2617 minSoft and Strong Hearts26. HOT-HEART MINUTE - NO MORE APOLOGIZING for how you LOOK when you show up!Hello friends! Today's episode is a quick one that came to me in my own observations of other people, and it's something I'm definitely guilty of doing too. Why do we apologize when we don't look completely put together? If we show up on our IG stories & snaps looking a little bit messy, we don't need to be sorry for it! Ladies, I'm looking at you...I see you saying sorry for your appearance (or the state of your home) and I just want you to know that you don't need to apologize to ANYONE! The people who...2021-03-1513 minSoft and Strong Hearts25. My "weightloss" journey - body shame, diets, and FINALLY self acceptance!Hello friends! In today's episode, I take you way back to where it all began for me. From the body shame and insecurity of a girl coming into her teen years, to the young women desperate for a body deserving of love, I don't hold anything back. This is a story that's all too familiar for too many women, and it's beyond time we change the narrative for the next generation. Losing weight is NOT the key to happiness, success, and most of all, it is not required to be WORTHY OF LOVE, in every moment. This is something...2021-03-0539 minSoft and Strong Hearts24. Some thoughts on IDENTITY (and when labels no longer serve us)Hello friends! I'm back with some personal reflections on what's coming up for me regarding my own identity. In today's episode I give some transparency on what's going on in my life and piecing together how a lot my current struggles are connected to identity. I'd love to know if you connect with this topic and if you're currently going through your own identity crises. You're not alone friend! Find me on IG @ashton.pitre, and until next time, keep on living soft and strong :)
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2021-02-2529 minSoft and Strong Hearts23. "HOT-HEART MINUTE" - You are WORTHY of Love TODAY!Hello friends, hope you're feeling the love with this one! Today's episode is a quick hit of self-love talk and all about how we're worthy and deserving or love TODAY, simply by existing on this planet! I share a little anecdote about my own realization around the self love that was lacking and how I take better care to love who I was, who I am, and who I'm becoming (cuz a girl's still got goals!!).
If this one hit home for you, I would love to connect! You can find me on...2021-02-1114 minSoft and Strong Hearts22. Let's Keep GROWing!Hello friend! Always grateful to have you here :) In today's episode, I explore some of the ways in which I intend for the podcast to evolve as I continue to grow with it. In an effort to bridge that gap between who we are now and who we want to be, I'm ready to bring you all the real talk of the steps and missteps I've taken in my journey towards self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. This will forever be an ongoing process, but it's one I'm committed to and that I'm excited to do with other powerful women by...2021-02-0416 minSoft and Strong Hearts21. Sensitivity is NOT WEAK!!In today's episode, walk with me down memory lane as I share some audio that I pulled from an IGTV I made in August of 2019. It's a little glimpse into what eventually would become one of the primary drivers behind creating this podcast! I share my own struggles as a sensitive person, right from the early years to how I feel about it today and how my perspective has changed. This is the beginning of a much deeper dive into the topic of sensitivity, and I love that I was brave enough to share it (on video no less...2021-01-2816 minSoft and Strong Hearts20. A different approach to “NEW YEAR, NOW WHAT?”Hello friends, happy New Year!! Today’s episode is for the ones who are feeling a combination of all the things, whether it’s in January or any time of year. If you’re EXCITED about what you’re going to accomplish this year, but you’re also overwhelmed by needing to have a plan YESTERDAY, or maybe you’re already thinking “it’s too late for me...” this is for YOU!! And as always, I’d love to know what you think and if today’s episode was relatable for you - find me on IG @ashton.pitre. Stay soft and strong in 202...2021-01-2221 minSoft and Strong Hearts19. Ringing in the New Year with REFLECTIONHello friend! I hope you'll connect with today's episode because it's all about reflecting on the year 2020, the good and the bad, the ups and the downs, and what we're taking away from it. I share insights from friends and followers about their year alongside my own thoughts and feelings about 2020.
Podcasts mentioned in today's episode: From Jen to Zen, Water Your Thoughts, Relatable Much, The Kind Mind Project, Redefining Resiliency.
Other things mentioned: The Collective - a personal development community created by Kacia Fitzgerald. Check out her podcast "EmpowerHer" for more information about...2020-12-3145 minSoft and Strong Hearts18. The Year that Christmas was RUINED (& not by a pandemic)Well today friends, let's break the somber mood of the year by hearing a funny story about the Christmas that didn't go very smoothly. I'll take you back to 2014 when a "stomach flu" turned out to be much more serious than I expected, and my boyfriend (now fiance) met my family for the FIRST time! I hope this story brings some much needed humour to all who hear it, and please feel free to share it with anyone else who needs a good laugh :)
I'd love to connect with you! So if you liked...2020-12-2424 min
Soft and Strong Hearts17. Don't Dim Your Light, It's Time to SHINEHello friends! Welcome to an upbeat episode of soft and strong hearts where we talk about keeping our light on dim because we're not sure if it's OK to be bright right now. I know it can be challenging to share your optimism when you're not sure how well it will be received, but I hope today's episode will give you some encouragement to do just that, because that's what we NEED right now. We need your energy, so don't be afraid to SHINE!
If you vibed with today's episode, I'd love to connect! Find me on...2020-12-1019 minSoft and Strong Hearts16. I Invite in PEACE & I Release EXPECTATION (setting intentions)Hey friends! Today's episode touches on a LOT of different things: setting "new moon" intentions, knowing your enneagram, grieving a loss that you didn't expect to grieve, realizing what you thought you needed actually doesn't serve you right now, changing your mind and doing what's best for YOU. If you're in a place where you feel off balance and stuck in too much coasting and not enough action, this one's for you! If you need rest more than anything, this one's still for you ;)
Mentioned in today's episode: 2190 Apparel (find them on Instagram @2190apparel)
If...2020-12-0300 minSoft and Strong Hearts15. "32 is the new 22" - What do you think the younger version of you NEEDS to know??Hey friends! So happy to be back with a jam-packed episode all about the things I wish I could tell my younger self. That being said, life greatest lessons come from going through a lot of crap and getting to the other side a little bit wiser than before. So as much as I wish I could impart some wisdom to the 22-year-old me, I also respect that she had to learn these things through life experience.
I'd love to know what you wish you could tell your younger self! Send me your...2020-11-2600 minSoft and Strong Hearts14. Just FEEL the Feelings, It's OKToday's episode is a vulnerable one. I've been hearing more and more about toxic positivity and this need to be #goodvibesonly, and that's not REAL. What is real in this moment is that sadness and happiness and pain and joy can all co-exist. Let's normalize feeling what comes up for us, no apologies.
If you connected with today's episode, I would love to hear from you! Find me on Instagram @ashton.pitre. Stay soft and strong friends <3
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-11-1200 minSoft and Strong Hearts13. "HOT-HEART MINUTE" - Who needs a PEP talk? This one's for you :)Today's episode is the pick-me-up you might be needing if you're feeling like there's no hope to finish this year strong. If you had goals, but you're not sure what to do or which road to take now, know that you're not alone! No matter what you decide to do, I hope you know this: You are resilient, you are worthy, and you have so much to be proud of <3.
I'd love to hear from you! Find me over on Instagram @ashton.pitre - send me a message and let me know your...2020-11-0500 minSoft and Strong Hearts12. Moment to Reflect, Reset, and Reveal Some Announcements ;)In today's episode, I reflect on this podcaster experience and how excited I am to keep it going! It's time to keep pushing that comfort zone threshold and see where this journey takes US, because we're in this together :) Listen for some details on things to come in the next few weeks!
I'm so grateful that you're here, and if you liked today's episode I would love to hear from you! Find me on Instagram @ashton.pitre
Stay Soft & Strong <3
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-10-2900 minSoft and Strong Hearts11. Journaling - 5 Reasons why I LOVE + 5 "Don'ts"In today's episode I share some backstory to how I got started journaling, why I've made it a part of my regular self-care practice, and some lessons I've learned along the way, the "do's" and the "don'ts" from my perspective.
I'd love to connect with you! You can find me over on Instagram @ashton.pitre - drop me a DM and let me know your thoughts or if you have any topics on your heart that you'd like to have on the show. Thank you so much for your ongoing support, stay Soft & Strong <32020-10-2200 minSoft and Strong Hearts10. Becoming a "People" Person ;)In today's episode, I share my recent wonderings and learnings about social connection and how impactful people can be in our lives, those who are close to us and even strangers! I also share some gratitude for YOU, the listeners who have supported me on this journey :) I'm so grateful that you're here 2020-10-0900 minSoft and Strong Hearts9. Four Weeks Later - "Transition Tips" FeedbackToday's episode is a re-cap on the content in episode 4 (Tips for Transitions), and how applying the tips in my own life and through my own transitions made a difference. It's also a reminder that the best podcast episodes are like NOT recorded the night before they are scheduled to release...at least not in this case ;)
I'd love to connect with you and hear your takeaways! You can find me on instagram @ashton.pitre
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-10-0122 minSoft and Strong Hearts8. "HOT-HEART MINUTE" - Why is it so HARD to ask for help?In today's "HOT-HEART MINUTE" episode, we share some common reasons why we struggle to ask for help, and why it's actually a really good thing to practice and do! Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is admit that we need help, so let's flex those "ask" muscles ;)
I'd love to connect and hear your takeaways from today's episode! You can find me @ashton.pitre on Instagram, drop me a DM or tag this episode in your story so I can share my appreciation with you personally :)
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2020-09-2414 minSoft and Strong Hearts7. What Can we LEARN during the hard seasons?Let's talk about what lessons we're learning and how much we're growing, even during the hard seasons of life. In this real talk conversation I share thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, the importance of contribution, and trusting in the process of the hard times to produce a stronger version of us.
I'd love to connect and hear your takeaways from today's episode! You can find me @ashton.pitre on Instagram, drop me a DM or tag this episode in your story so I can share my appreciation with you personally :)
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Send in...2020-09-1719 minSoft and Strong Hearts6. Ever Feel Like You're Not Doing Enough? Me too!In today's episode, we have a real talk conversation about the struggle of feeling like we're not doing enough, saying enough, or giving enough of ourselves. It can be exhausting, but we've all been there so I know we can all connect on this one. Listen til the end for a short "pep talk" straight from this soft+strong heart's journal ;)
I'd love to connect with you and get you're feedback on today's episode! You can always find me on Insta @ashton.pitre, send me a DM and let me know if I was in your head! 2020-09-1025 minSoft and Strong Hearts5. Tips for TransitionsI'll be sharing some big transitions going on in my life in real time, and leaving you with 5 tips to help you feel less overwhelmed with the transitions that might be happening in your own life. I'd love to hear from you! You can find me on Insta @softandstronghearts or my personal page @ashton.pitre
- Podcast referenced: From Jen to Zen, Jen Emswiler
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-09-0334 minSoft and Strong Hearts4. Do We REALLY Let Things Go?We're talking about re framing the way we think about letting go, and the relatable struggle to be a flawless and perfect human.
I'd love to hear from you! You can find me in Insta @softandstronghearts or my personal page @ashton.pitre
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-08-2724 minSoft and Strong Hearts3. Feeling Good, Like We Should!Today's episode is a quick H2H (Heart-2-Heart) about feeling the GOOD feels, and how we don't do this as much as we should!
I'd love to hear from you! You can find me on Insta @softandstronghearts or my personal page @ashton.pitre
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-08-2012 minSoft and Strong Hearts2. What Soft and Strong means to meIn today's episode I go back (but not too far) to what got me here and how this podcast was born! I also share the meaning behind "Soft and Strong" from my perspective.
I'd love to hear from you! Send me your feedback from this episode to my Instagram page @softandstronghearts or @ashton.pitre. If you really enjoyed it, leave a rating and review! Thanks so much ;)
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-08-1319 min
Soft and Strong Hearts1. Self Care (in a pandemic)Today we're discussing the different areas of self-care to pay attention to, where to get started if we feel like our self-care is lacking, and how to address our evolving needs in the time of a pandemic.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashton-pitre/message2020-08-0630 minSoft and Strong HeartsIntroducing: Soft & Strong HeartsWelcome to my podcast, I'm so glad you're here! This soft-spoken, big-hearted, strong AF female is ready to put her voice out there and get real about the conversations we have with ourselves when we think the rest of the world isn't listening. Let's get comfortable (and sometimes uncomfortable) in owning our strengths, speaking our truth, and trusting our worth. Let's learn to love our soft hearts, for they are also strong hearts.
Send me a DM over on the Insta @softandstronghearts to let me know what you think and any topic's you'd like discussed. If you...2020-07-2906 min