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Awake Athlete PodcastThe Crossing: Becoming Who I Trained To BeThere are two kinds of fear: the kind that keeps you alive — and the kind that keeps you from living.
In this final episode of Awake Athlete: The Road to El Cruce, I share what it was like to stand on the starting line in Argentina after 27 weeks of becoming — confident, grounded, and deeply ready. Not because nothing could go wrong, but because I trusted what I would do with whatever came up.
We talk about the intelligence of life itself — and the willingness to feel all feelings and experience all experiences as the true gatewa...
2025-12-1537 min
Awake Athlete PodcastOn the Edge — The Final Stretch to El CruceOn this narrowing road to El Cruce, I’m living in the unfiltered experience of me—the place where clarity breathes louder than chaos.
In this episode, I explore the moments that can’t be measured, tracked, or posted… only felt. I open up about my greatest fear—not the unknown, but the soul-level terror of staying the same—and how this season has called me again and again into deeper alignment, deeper truth, and deeper self-trust.
As the countdown to Patagonia speeds up, I reflect on the year, the training, the warrior mind skills being sharpe...
2025-11-2124 min
Awake Athlete PodcastNo Hero Workouts — The Path of Aligned ActionComing back from altitude rocked me in unexpected ways.
This episode explores what it means to move forward without forcing — to release the need for hero workouts and align with the deeper rhythm of training, trust, and truth. I share the honest reality of returning from altitude, what I’m trusting now, and how the plan evolves from here as El Cruce draws near.
I dive into the truth of “should,” the science and expansion of visualization, and the only time in life we truly have free will. This is about training the mind as intention...
2025-10-2724 min
Awake Athlete PodcastThe Altitude Push — Preparing for PatagoniaAltitude exposes truth — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
In this episode, BJ Gumkowski joins me to break down my recent altitude training trip to Colorado — the planning, the purpose, and the push. We explore how I prepared for this trip while still recovering from my fall, how I trained for an ultra through a triathlete’s lens, and what it means to hold the mindset of *what can I do?* even when the path isn’t clear.
BJ and I unpack the power of the mind, the art of recovery, and the mistakes athletes often make in the f...
2025-10-1626 min
Awake Athlete PodcastLessons - Clarity In The ComebackThe past four weeks have been nothing like I planned. One fall shifted my training, forced me into patience, and gave me a whole new window of clarity.
It’s shown me that risk and consequence always travel together — and real strength is in how we meet the outcome, not just the leap. It’s shown me the danger of waiting too long, of holding out for perfect conditions that never come. And it’s reminded me that trust — in the body, in the process, in myself — is not optional. It’s the path.
My return has not...
2025-09-2226 min
Awake Athlete PodcastBeyond Impact – Crushing It At Not Crushing ItSometimes the clearest window opens when life drops an obstacle in your path. My fall brought a new training plan—not one I designed, but one I was given. And inside it, I’ve been handed lessons I couldn’t script: trust, surrender, and the courage to experience consequences without fear.
In this episode, I share:
– Why consequences aren’t negative, and how they carry us forward
– The process of trust: what it looks like to live it instead of just talk about it
– How surrender evolves over time—not giving up, but putting...
2025-08-2831 min
Awake Athlete PodcastHalfway There – Awake & Forging ForwardThe middle is where growth takes root. It’s not flashy like the start or triumphant like the finish, but it’s where durability, patience, and true resilience are forged.
In this episode, I explore the mental and emotional terrain of being halfway — in training, in ultras, and in life. I share a breath technique to slow down, the practice of meeting the edge without recklessness, and how to keep yourself awake to progress instead of slipping into autopilot.
The middle is not monotony. It’s the forge. This is where inspiration is born, where the nerv...
2025-08-2320 min
Awake Athlete PodcastThe Stages Are Out — Panic or Prep?The stages for El Cruce have been released. The profiles are no longer an idea in my mind — they’re reality on paper. And that reality demands durability.
I’m reflecting on two gnarly ultras I’ve done and the lessons that will carry me through these days in the Andes. I’m also awake to the moments when I’ve underestimated sections of a race, because this middle stage looks relentless.
When the map drops, panic can creep in. The mind might want to hit the throttle hard, but there’s a choice to be made: do I...
2025-08-1424 min
Awake Athlete PodcastWhen Less Is More — The Endurance of RestraintIn this episode of The Road to El Cruce, I’m diving into the art of restraint in endurance training — and why holding back can be just as powerful as pushing forward. I share a recent experience that landed me in what I call the “strange pocket” — that place where you want to do more, should yourself into believing you need to do more, but know deep down the best move is to stick to the plan. From the constant dissatisfaction of the mind, to the quiet strength of no longer needing to prove you’re tough, th...
2025-08-0421 min
Awake Athlete PodcastTraining Is On — The Internal State of GoThe adventure is going — and it’s not just about the workouts. This season of training is about syncing up with the rhythm of my body, my mind, and the mission ahead. Because endurance isn’t just built in the legs — it’s built in your internal state.
Inspired by a moment from the Tour de France, I explore what it means to get your body into the mindset — to set your inner frequency before the work begins. We don’t wait for the start line to wake up. We prepare the body, the mind, and the spirit to be r...
2025-07-3119 min
Awake Athlete PodcastFueling – Training the Gut & Trusting the Inner GuideComing to you from Week 8 of training — a phase where the tweaks are subtle but powerful. I’m increasing my run volume without adding time to my training week, and I am paying close attention to my adaptation.
In this episode, I share exactly how I’m doing it — including details on my workouts and how I’m approaching the physical prep for El Cruce. But more importantly, I share what this race is really about for me.
We dive into my nutrition evolution — from liquid calories and gels to adaptogens and supergreens. I’m peeling back the...
2025-07-1724 min
Awake Athlete PodcastStart Where You Are – The Road to El CruceWelcome to Episode 1 of The Road to El Cruce, Season 6 of the Awake Athlete Podcast.
We’re kicking things off right where I am — deep into week seven of my first 8-week foundation block. In this episode, I walk you through my current training structure and the mental, emotional, and spiritual edges I’m meeting along the way.
In this episode, I share what’s unfolded so far:→ a deep sickness that became a spiritual fire→ a trip home that reminded me of the power of steady state→ and a return to the edge — whe...
2025-07-1627 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Season Wrap Up, When You Know Who You Are - Negotiations Will EndIn this final episode of Awake Athlete Season 5, we close the journey with one essential truth: knowing who you are eliminates compromise.
This season has been a masterclass in patience, as each episode came together over the course of the year 2024 to reveal its own story of growth and evolution. Along the way, we’ve explored what it means to outgrow belief systems and step boldly into new pathways.
Waking up is simply returning to your most natural state. It’s about stripping away what isn’t you and standing firmly in your authenticity. Stay connec...
2025-01-1313 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Matti Weitz, When You Embrace That Everything Is Happening For You and Not To YouMatti Weitz, a professional triathlete, joins me for a deep dive into the power of mindset and how it has transformed his life and athletic performance. Raised in Germany, Matti shares his journey from a perfectionist upbringing to cultivating self-belief, self-love, and a more open, resilient mind.
We explore:🌍 Why he chooses the most competitive races🧠 Training the subconscious to manage stress and avoid the DNF spiral🏋️♂️ His most transformative practice for mental training🔥 A pivotal moment at Ironman Frankfurt that revealed the power of his mindset work💡 How self-belief and self-love go hand in hand
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2025-01-1321 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Kristin Mayer, When You Own Your Mindset, You Own Your PowerIn this episode, I sit down with Kristin Mayer, founder of Betty Designs, a brand known for its bold, risk-taking designs. But beyond her fashion-forward creations, Kristin shares how owning her mindset is what truly fuels her drive.
We dive into:✨ How Kristin slows down, especially as a mother, and how a slight pause can change everything✨ Overcoming comparison energy and interrupting negative thought patterns✨ Adapting the Awake Athlete messages to refine her life while resisting the impulse to conform✨ The connection between owning her unique designs and owning her power
Kristin...
2025-01-1322 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Melissa Adams, When a Perfectionist Opens Up to PossibilityMelissa Adams, a criminal defense lawyer and endurance athlete, shares her transformative journey from the rigidity of perfectionism to the openness of possibility.
In this episode, we explore:🛑 The power of the pause and how it transformed her mindset💡 Shifting from perfectionism to mindfulness and softness❤️ Saying YES to adventures like following her heart to Patagonia🧠 How mindset training has redefined her power and potential🌍 Living a life led by heart, not just by habit
Melissa's story is a testament to what can happen when we allow ourselves to pause, reflect, and emb...
2025-01-1321 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - BJ Gumkowski, From Fear and Excuses to Legendary StatusIn this episode, I sit down with BJ Gumkowski—master coach, thought leader in endurance sports, and my partner in life and YogiTriathlete. BJ’s journey from doubt and unworthiness to an unshakeable mindset is nothing short of inspiring.
We talk about:🌊 Overcoming the fear of open water swimming⏳ Unlocking hidden time in your day🧠 Why the mind is the final barrier to greatness🤝 Building a relationship with struggle that feels easeful
BJ reminds us that nothing in life is guaranteed except how we choose to show up. Tune in and discover how to...
2025-01-1322 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Paula Findlay, What Happens When You Train with Happiness and FlexibilityPaula Findlay, a professional triathlete with a 20-year career at the top of her sport, shares her powerful journey of transformation—from chasing perfection to embracing happiness and flexibility in training and life.
We dive into:🏊♀️ Her evolution from natural talent to seasoned competitor💡 Shifting from perfectionism to a more expansive life with balance❤️ How happiness and flexibility bring out her best performances🗣️ What she would tell her younger self after overcoming a major injury🤝 Champion mindset advice on celebrating others and staying open through the highs and lows
Paula’s story is one of resilience...
2025-01-1318 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Nicole DeBoom, When What You Think You’re Done With Comes Back Nicole DeBoom, former pro triathlete, IRONMAN champion, and founder of Skirt Sports, opens up about the cycles of life, letting go, and rediscovering herself after major transitions. From redefining confidence for active women to launching her new venture, Nicole shares her journey of evolution and empowerment.
We explore:👟 The journey from professional athlete to entrepreneur💡 How letting go is multilayered and ongoing🔄 When life brings back what you thought you were done with🌟 Launching Ende Project and rediscovering her passion for connecting with women💬 Why communication and guilt-free living are essential for creating a life...
2025-01-1324 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Emma Grant, Yoga as a Benefit for Fierce RacingIn this episode, professional gravel racer Emma Grant shares how yoga has become her secret weapon for high-stakes racing. From channeling competitive fire to staying grounded in the heat of battle, Emma reveals how her practice fuels both her performance and her mindset.
We talk about:🧘♀️ How yoga helps her stay sharp, calm, and ready to win🏁 Balancing external focus with internal presence during a race🌅 Her elaborate morning routine that sets the tone for success📚 Lessons from Mind Gym and the power of reframing language💪 Guiding her athletes to balance confidence with humility
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2025-01-1325 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Kyle Powers, When the Unexpected Becomes Your Greatest TeacherUltra-endurance athlete Kyle Powers shares his incredible journey through Ultraman, a race that demands mind, body, and spirit alignment over three grueling days. On day one, nothing went as planned, and the conditions were the exact opposite of every prediction. But Kyle didn’t break. Instead, he leaned into his mindfulness practices, found presence in the chaos, and turned the unexpected into an opportunity for growth.
In this episode, Kyle reveals:✨ What drove him to start dedicated mindset training✨ How yoga nidra helped regulate his maxed-out nervous system✨ His advice for aspiring Ultraman athletes✨ How...
2025-01-1323 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS5: The Interviews - Season Opener, When Desire Meets CourageThis season kicks off with a bold new format: interviews! For the first time in Awake Athlete history, I’m sitting down with some of the most inspiring minds in endurance sports and beyond—entrepreneurs, professional athletes, ultra-endurance legends, and everyday age-groupers—delivering their wisdom in binge-worthy, 20-minute episodes.
But first, let’s talk about you.
What are you waiting for?“Want” is a state-granted immediately, but the issue isn’t wanting—it’s the courage to act.Desire without action leaves us stagnant, forever dreaming. Only when we step forward do we begin to fulfill t...
2025-01-1310 min
Find Your Finish Line with Mike ReillyMindfulness Meets Muscle: Jess Gumkowski's JourneyIn this episode, I chat with Jess Gumkowski, four-time Ironman competitor and co-founder of Yogi Triathlete, who shares how integrating mindfulness with physical training can lead to faster and safer results.
Jess discusses the transformative power of mindfulness practices and offers valuable insights into tr. training — a program designed to optimize performance with minimal injuries. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, or simply curious about extending your potential, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt stories.
Discover how to harness the mental strength required to find your true finish line and learn how yo...
2024-04-2053 min
Endurance PlanetJess Gumkowski: The Awake Athlete Mindset – On Thoughts, Ego, Emotions, Karma, Mastery and Much More
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2024-03-221h 28
Grow the GoodAwake Athlete: A Mind-Training Guide to Optimize Performance in Sport and Life with Jess GumkowskiWhat if the key to peak performance lies not just in physical strength but in the intentional integration of breath, mind, and authentic living? In her new book, "Awake Athlete," mindset coach Jess Gumkowski offers a recipe for mental health that seamlessly integrates activity and awareness for sustained embodied engagement. Jess shares some incredible insights into where the intersection of mind and body becomes the gateway to sustained flow states and optimized performance. From conscious breathing practices to the art of living against the grain and "wise selfishness," our conversation navigates how to redefine your approach to...
2023-12-151h 08
Awake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep3: Power Of BreathThe power of breath is a remarkable and often overlooked force in our lives. Although the world of athletics is steadily discovering its power for physical and mental performance, I believe the masses are merely scratching the surface of its true power. Each inhale fills us with life-giving oxygen, while each exhale releases not just carbon dioxide but also stress and tension. Breath is the bridge between the mind and body, capable of calming a racing heart or energizing a tired spirit. It's the perfect tool for mindfulness, helping us stay present and find inner pe...
2023-11-0613 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep2: The Vibrant ValleyIn this episode, I reflect upon a trail run and the importance of staying awake in the valleys of life. I received a reminder that day of how so much can shift in just a moment and that when we are in the valleys of life, we should not forget to plant seeds for the future. The valleys of life are fertile ground for growing what we desire. If we stay conditioned to repulse bad and cling to good, we'll never reach our potential. We must learn to shift our mindset around life's valleys and get curious a...
2023-11-0607 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep4: Pre-Race Pranayama - Guided MeditationIn this episode, I take you through a breathwork practice that many athletes have said saved their race day performance. I give a few universal tips on meditation and meditative posture to assist in stillness practice.These are a series of tried and true, time-tested, practical breath exercises to physically prep the muscles of breathing for performance, balance the nervous system, and soothe feelings of anxiety while grounding us in the present moment.You will feel calm, connected, and powerful after practicing this meditation, which is the perfect state for walking back into your day.
2023-11-0614 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep5: Do You Need A Mental Vacation?In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's essential to remember the value of taking a mental vacation. Just as we need physical rest, our minds crave moments of escape.A mental vacation is a planned break devoid of the distractions of everyday life. It can look many ways, but it is a powerful technique to be at your best and to know when you're at your best. In this episode, I share a profound experience from the past when I was moving very fast from the energy of anger and how I t...
2023-11-0608 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep1: This Contrasting LifeWelcome to season four of the Awake Athlete podcast. I am thrilled to be traversing this life with you, and I am grateful for your attention as we dive into another season of mind training. This season will be more experiential as I have weaved in corresponding meditations and yoga nidra practices to assist you in deepening the messages of the episodes ahead. In this season opener, I dive into the contrast of life, precisely the contrast of racing Ironman 70.3 Oceanside and the following Saturday sitting for an eight-hour meditation. The confirmation that I pulled away from t...
2023-11-0619 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep7: Do You Want Safer Roads?I love riding my bike. And I am not afraid, but that is not how it's always been for me. I used to be scared, and in this episode, I share about a time when I felt fearful every time I got into the car and how I overcame that fear.I share a technique to heal fear and to make things right because the safety we desire comes from within first. And don't be afraid to look within; we have to let the trauma shake out, and when we do this, we shift our point of...
2023-11-0618 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep6: Take A Mental Vacation - Guided MeditationLife can get hectic, and we all deserve a break. Join me on a journey to serenity through this soothing guided meditation.No experience is necessary for this brief respite from life; find a quiet space (closets and cars are perfect for this type of break if nothing else avails itself) and get ready to be transported to your happy place.
2023-11-0612 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep8: Make Things Right - Guided MeditationGet comfortable and ready for deep relaxation with this 15-minute guided meditation using the Ho'oponopono mantra.Ho'oponopono is a Hawaiian meditation and forgiveness practice. It involves repeating four phrases: "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," and "I love you" to promote healing and reconciliation, both within oneself and with others.This meditation is a powerful tool to use anytime you are feeling off center with yourself, or within a circumstance in your life or a relationship with another. This sacred mantra has assisted me countless times over the years, and I am grateful to...
2023-11-0615 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep11: Never Give Up!Since the last time I fired up the mic, I published Awake Athlete: When Mastery Is Your Only Option, and in this episode, I let the book decide the teaching, so tune in and let's learn together.
As we dive in, we find that the work is always the same; it's zooming out and seeing that there are limitless solutions for every problem and that every turn in life gives us opportunities to grow. And that dedication trumps motivation as it lends longevity to our experiences.
The overarching message is that in a world where m...
2023-11-0612 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep10: Yoga Nidra - Guided PracticeYoga Nidra, often referred to as "yogic sleep," is a deep relaxation and meditation practice that promotes profound physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.
It's typically done in a comfortable, lying-down position, and the aim of Yoga Nidra is to reach a state of conscious awareness between wakefulness and sleep, where you can access deep inner peace, reduce stress, and unlock your subconscious potential.
It's a powerful tool for relaxation, self-discovery, and healing. Enjoy the healing benefits of this 20-minute practice.
2023-11-0621 minAwake Athlete PodcastS4 Ep9: What If It Wasn't Injury?In this episode, I offer an expanded perspective on the roots of disease and injury as learned through many years of studying the body and mind and training and racing as an endurance athlete.
I share about my struggles with slowing down and how difficult it was for me to "chill" when injury or sickness showed up. For many years, I pushed through, and that only brought me more of the same.
But in 2004, it all began to change when I embarked on an educational journey that led me to an undeniable understanding of the in...
2023-11-0622 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep8: Injury: Wisdom and Inner KnowingI am on the other side of my back injury and here to reflect on how it all unfolded. I share what I garnered from this experience and how my birthday intentions played out.Coming out of injury with more strength and clarity is one of the most empowering experiences we can have as athletes. But ultimately, that is a choice. I give insight into how we can extract the greatest wisdom from our challenges in this episode and how I kept physical and mental momentum moving forward throughout my healing.
2022-05-2815 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep1: Relentless GentlenessSo happy to be back for another season and to hear and feel the shifts and changes I have experienced since recording episode one of season one. I hope you find the same as you continue expanding your mind through the 10,000-foot view of life. In this season opener, I address the very thing that keeps us from what we desire and the performances we know that we can execute. I talk about the base muscle for better performance in sport, and the remedy for all that holds us back, which may be simpler than you think.
2022-05-2816 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep2: Are You Changing To Be The Same?Everything is constantly changing, and if there is something in your life that is not changing, know that it is changing. It is just changing to be the same. Ugh!It's essential for us to know our stories and the things we carry, especially when they are sucking our joy. And in changing our stories, positive talk alone doesn't work very well. So I offer some practical techniques that you can apply to make changes to recurring patterns that are no longer serving you. In this episode, I reflect on a relationship I discovered around s...
2022-05-2812 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep11: Go To The CalmThe inspiration for this episode comes from my husband BJ and a story from Dr. Wayne Dyer. It speaks to our conditioning to look outside ourselves for answers because we were never taught to look within.I share the message not about renouncing the world but using it to your greatest advantage. When we dial in too close to the drama of the world, we will lose our perspective, and the world gets its grips on us. As we turn inward, we gain wisdom about who we truly are, and the voice of the false s...
2022-05-2815 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep3: A Drop On MeditationI love being competitive, and meditation has been the thing that allows me to push my body harder while my awareness stays anchored into something I never expected.At first, you may need to compel yourself into your meditation practice. Still, with consistent practice, you will realize the elements and benefits I discuss in this episode, especially regarding our relationship to pain.All things are possible when we tap into the Awake Athlete within, but first, we need to know how to tap in. In this episode, I give recommendations for developing and deepening your...
2022-05-2820 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep4: Are You Giving In To The Culture of Giving Up?Being aware that our thoughts are packets of potential is critical to succeeding in realizing our goals because how we water those seeds of potential weighs heavily on how our reality plays out. The truth is that most people in our modern society are fighting for their limitations which comes from a deep fear that they may be a great success. And although that seems contradictory to an athlete's character, self-sabotage fueled by fear of success is commonplace these days.In this episode, I share a story of how I recognized fear of success within m...
2022-05-2826 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep10: Devotion Not EmotionHave you ever caught yourself fighting to feel sub-par? I have, most certainly.And have you ever considered how emotions might be getting in the way or, at the least, causing drama on the path to fulfilling your commitments?When we commit to something, it's essential to feel that commitment which leads us to be more skillful at saying yes or no to opportunities that come our way. I give an example of a recent commitment I made and how I had to self-regulate repeatedly to stay devoted to my pledge. This episode i...
2022-05-2815 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep5: I'm Injured!I recorded this podcast during an acute back injury which I feel is the perfect time to talk about sustaining an injury from an Awake Athlete's viewpoint. I share the story of how this injury happened and the subtle voice that warned me not to do what I did which caused the damage. This injury was timed just days before my 50th birthday, which threw all my plans up in the air and asked me to let go. It was an experience that showed me attachment to training and another opportunity to focus on what I can d...
2022-05-2823 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep6: Is your habit the master of you?We are masters of creating habits. The question we want to entertain is if we are actively feeding the patterns that move us towards the life we desire.In this episode, I share some practical guidance on how to break habits that you have identified that do not serve you anymore so you can feed the ones that benefit your dreams.I share my story of how I changed a habit around alcohol which happened during a time in my life when the drive to be clear each morning outweighed the practice of drinking wine...
2022-05-2808 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep9: 12-Minute Guided Meditation Wisdom and Inner KnowingSet up for this meditation by sitting comfortably in a chair or on your meditation cushion. Comfort is critical because it will be easier for us to return to the practice if we are comfortable. So don't sweat crossed legs if that is uncomfortable; the only thing I don't suggest is lying down. When we lie down, our minds are apt to remember sleep and thus become lazy. Make sure that you are warm but not too warm. Pull on your favorite socks for an added dose of coziness. Use my voice as your point of concentration, a...
2022-05-2813 minAwake Athlete PodcastS3 Ep7: Yoga Of FoodIn this episode, I share my philosophy regarding eating, which focuses on healthy digestion. I steer this episode towards not so much why we eat or what we eat or when we eat but how we eat. If you are an athlete who counts calories, fat, macros, etc., this episode will be of particular interest to you as you seek the right balance for your body. I offer a few topics for your consideration that I believe influence the body's ability to metabolize a perfectly calculated meal. And I provide a two-fold practice that benefits the nutrition y...
2022-05-2818 min
515 : The Ultra PodcastS2E9 -- A Look Back -- 515's One Year AnniversarySend us a textThis episode is a celebration of the first year of 515 The Ultraman Podcast. I share clips from different conversations throughout the year.It will be a nice retrospective for the regular listener and perhaps a catalyst for newer listeners to go back into the archive to hear these people tell their stories in full.Resources mentioned in this episode:Comrades MarathonUltraman CanadaEpic 5 ChallengeTerry Fox Kidney Donor Athletes Kilimanjaro Climb (support Lucy)Brazil 135Badwater 135Boston MarathonBBC Superstars Ironman World ChampionshipsWorld Marathon Challenge100k Antarctica UltraNorth Pole MarathonIronman Sou...
2022-01-211h 32
The Trail Life PodcastLearning the Ways of a Vegan AthleteI sit down with Yogi Triathlete, Jess Gumkowski, to talk about becoming a Vegan Athlete over a decade ago, and the benefits she has found in becoming "plant powered"To reach out to Jess for questions and comments please DM her on social media @yogitriathlete or @jessgumkowski
2021-06-1641 min515 : The Ultra PodcastS1E8 -- The Champions Edition (with guests Kathryn Zeiler and Leanda Cave)Send us a textIn the second of our champion check-ins, I speak with 2019 UMC women’s champion Kathryn Zeiler. Steve King highlights the careers of a number of champions while introducing us to Ingrid Hillhouse in Steve King Stories.The Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile features a four time world champion at four different distances who is searching for number five this year, retired pro-triathlete, Leanda Cave.Resources mentioned in this episode:Ultraman CanadaSmashfest TeamYogitriathlete Boston MarathonIronman World Champi...
2021-05-141h 25
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep6: Always Be TuningAwakening begins when we realize there is more to this life than what we see, taste, smell, touch, and hear. If we are dissatisfied with our reality, we can tune ourselves towards a new reality just like a musician tunes an instrument. If we are ready, we can let go of the Old World way of seeing to believing and open to the New World way of believing it to see it.It is our essence to expand. Look at science; there are discoveries every day, all of which are born in the imagination first. We are...
2021-05-0115 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep1: Season Two OpenerSeason two is here and the work remains the same. Present moment awareness is the key to it all; lifting limits, detaching, identifying when the ego is living our life, figuring out who we are and never holding back. I’m so excited for this season, thank you for your support and feedback for season one.If you haven’t heard, a powerful community was formed through our Patreon.com/yogitriathlete community after season one launched. Check it out, it’s the Awake Athlete tier. Patreon members support the podcast, get awesome givebacks and make sure that this p...
2021-05-0111 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep8: Yoga Of FoodAhimsa is doing the least amount of harm in any given situation. If we look at our world today, I think we can all agree that practicing ahimsa would benefit the whole, and don’t forget the whole includes you. When we bring awareness into our life as a way of life, we wake up to how we move through the world. When we see how we move through the world, we get a clear picture of where we stand in position to how we desire to stand in the world.We shine a light on...
2021-05-0123 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep2: Are You Trapped In Trying?Have you ever considered that trying is an invitation for failure? I never did until I heard a friend of mine say it one day, and then it all made sense.Contemplate this, if we're always trying, then we never really have to do anything.In this episode, I give insight into why this inquiry may ring true and how to begin to examine what may be holding you back from doing the very thing you are trying to do.
2021-05-0106 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep9: Stop Shoulding On People!“I should be running faster,” “my family should get along better,” “he shouldn’t work so hard,” “I should be more fit” - sound familiar?We should on ourselves and others, all the time. Our society is full of people shoulding on each other, and it’s time we shine a light on this strain of resistance that fuels feelings of anxiety, depression, and separation.When we stop shoulding, we stop fighting the way things are, and we open space for positive change. Life is a boomerang game. What we throw out, we get back. If we are throwing o...
2021-05-0115 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep11: Let Go Of The BananaWhat we hold onto, holds onto us. Life is a passing show; when we attach to any of it, we will feel tension. Attachment breeds suffering, so it’s best to learn how to jive with the ever-changing tides of this ocean of motion called life.When we are unwilling to leave the past in the past, we hold ourselves captive from the future possibilities. When we judge others on their behavior, cling too tightly to material things, and constrict around how things need to unfold, we are not free. In this season fina...
2021-05-0114 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep3: Injury: What Can I Do?What is your first reaction when you hear the word injury? How do you respond when your own body shows signs of damage? Have you ever considered that it could be a time to expand gratitude, increase mind training, and continue the momentum towards your dreams? At the time of recording this episode, I am on the upside of a tasty injury, and I believe I crested the peak so much quicker because of my mindset. Our focus is the invitation, and there is no better time to clean up our mindset than when injury graces our e...
2021-05-0118 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep7: Things WILL Fall Away"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. " - Lao TzuIt wouldn't be a season without an embarrassing story, and this one is around a time in my life when results stalking was a regular part of my race prep—a strategy I considered a necessary piece for my race day success.Telling this story to a bunch of triathletes, especially back in my hay day of swimming with fists, would have been entirely acceptable. But, this story unfolded during my yoga teacher training, where the ego was un...
2021-05-0107 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep4: Intuition or Mindstuff?Knowing which race to sign up for, what coach to work with, honestly, any decision in life never needs to be the paralyzing process of deliberation that it is for many. As we wake up and flex our muscle to be present in life, we wake up to the intuitive voice that always knows the correct answer for us. It has a different tone than what we’re used to; it’s more subtle and never begs for recognition. It is unlike the whirlpool of thoughts that vie for our attention and confuse the daylights out of us.
2021-05-0123 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep10: You WILL Be TestedLet's get one thing straight; the mind is a thought-producing machine. The meditation assignment is not stopping thoughts, so if your excuse for not meditating is your mind is too busy, excuse no more. To even know that we have a quiet mind is a thought. The truth is, the moments of quiet in the mind are unnoticeable. I share a few stories in this episode; the first was about my meditation teacher when he studied the effects of meditation on the brain at the university level. The results of one meditator's experience may surprise you. In t...
2021-05-0120 min
Awake Athlete PodcastS2 Ep5: We Are So Self-Absorbed!The ego needs to be seen as a separate autonomous being and, at the same time, makes everything about itself. When we act from this separation mechanism, we operate from the lower self and are in no way at our best to perform in sport or life. We become self-absorbed in the way we see the world and how the world sees us. The ego is going nowhere, so we can fight it, we let it rule us, or we can be the master of it. If the latter is your choice, you must stay on high a...
2021-05-0114 min
The Art and Life PodcastNo 49. Creative Elevation with Jess Gumkowski: The Art of Following A Feeling, The Mental and Spiritual Side of Athletics, and the Excitement of Starting and Growing a PodcastIn this episode I interview Jess Gumkowski. Jess is a Yogi, a Triathlete, a Yoga Teacher, a Triathlete Coach, and she’s got two podcasts. In this episode we talk about her path across the country, back, and then back again even further.. the mental, spiritual sides, and self mastery sides of endurance sports, and Jess’ two podcasts including her recent creation, the “Awakened Athlete Podcast.”
You can follow Jess @jessgumkowski on Instagram, and find her podcasts the “YogiTriathlete Podcast,” and the “Awakened Athlete Podcast” wherever you get your podcast fix.
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2020-12-231h 18
One Step BeyondEp. 12: Letting Go and Hitting the RoadHey you… Welcome to Episode 12 of One Step Beyond, a fortnightly show about positively engaging with the world outside our door, with host Tony Fletcher.In 2016, Jess Gumkowski and her husband BJ – the ‘YogiTriathletes’ – sold or gave away almost everything they owned, and packed what was left (primarily their triathlon gear and their dog) into a Honda Fit with no fixed destination. 2016 was also the year that I hit the road, with my then wife and then 11-year old younger son, embarking on 10 and a half months of backpacking around the world, freed from the constraints of possess...
2020-09-2456 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep14: BONUS: Yoga Nidra PracticeAre you ready to go deep? Because that’s where this 15-minute Yoga Nidra practice takes you, into a deep yogic sleep. It’s a practice that I’ve been incorporating into my training since I first heard about its restorative effects years ago. I’m excited to share with you my first-ever yoga nidra class.
2020-09-1417 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep12: BONUS: Breaking Cycles: Choke or Let GoWhat to do when we shine the light on an unhelpful cycle in our life? How do we navigate the change we desire, and when is the appropriate time to dismantle what no longer serves us? In this episode, I share how I broke a cycle in my life and became the loving story.
2020-09-1408 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep13: BONUS: In The Dread Of The NightWe’ve all woken up in the middle of the night with the weight of the world on our chests. We’ve all laid there for hours trying to get back to sleep while our mind catastrophes our future and our nervous systems hold steady in survival mode. We know that none of this is helpful to getting stronger, faster or more durable as an athlete yet we all have suffered at the hands of a restless night. Being an Awake Athlete doesn’t mean we will be immune to these storms but it does mean that we’ll have a b...
2020-09-1421 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep1: Introducing The Awake Athlete PodcastA little about me, a little about this podcast and my biggest observance that brought this all to life. Plus the non-negotiable of mental training and the signs to know that the mind is in control of the athlete and not the other way around.
2020-08-2514 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep2: Be A Deliberate CreatorWe are always creating in this life but most of us are creating by default and living a life that is built on a record of the past. Replaying, replaying and replaying until we wake up and get in the gap, that’s when all the good stuff happens. The gap is where we take our power back and create our lives on purpose.
2020-08-2514 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep3: Clear Your Head On PurposeAs athletes, we have this incredible blessing of moving the body often and we know that this leaves us feeling better than before the workout. Let’s face it, many times, our training is our outlet to process life. It’s the space where our problems fall away. In this episode, I discuss the difference between clearing our head in problem energy and clearing our head in solution energy.
2020-08-2513 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep4: A Recipe For SuccessIt’s a simple recipe and one that stands the test of time, like thousands of years of time. A recipe that is best put together before the momentum of the day begins and the one that is so simple, we make it hard and give up.
2020-08-2509 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep5: Be Free From Negative ThoughtsThis process and its outcome may be different than what you think, perhaps the very opposite of what you’ve been doing thus far. Listen in with an open mind, try out one of the techniques in this episode and commit to living in freedom with new understanding.
2020-08-2520 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep6: Ego Is Not The EnemyBelieving that the ego is the enemy is a mechanism of the ego. Being mad at the ego is a mechanism of the ego. Feeling alone, victimized, angry and unsettled are mechanisms of the ego. Learn to shine a light on this little bugger of love by knowing its qualities and classic moves.
2020-08-2518 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep7: Only Joy. No Pain?What does a sensation-filled run look like for an Awake Athlete? I dive into the relationship with pain and different techniques that have served me well from mantras to belief systems. In this episode I share a recent experience when I finished a 15-mile run with a 5-mile tempo and my feet hurt real dang bad.
2020-08-2516 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep8: Like A MasterFor an Awake Athlete, mastery is the only option. As we all head in that direction, it’s key to understand the qualities of a master and what mindset is at the base of living with such impeccability.
2020-08-2509 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep9: Yoga Of FoodHey listen, we can get a meal-plan, we can count calories and we can hire a nutritionist but if we’re not getting to the belief system that is keeping us from a joyful relationship with food then we are walking the road to nowhere. A short episode to lay some basics around the transformative power of food.
2020-08-2508 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep10: Future Pain Is AvoidableThere’s a lot to chew on in this episode as I go deeply into the discernment of the mind and the brain. What are these two things? Are they the same? Does one follow the other and how do they assist us in the purification process of awakening? Yup, all that.
2020-08-2517 minAwake Athlete PodcastS1 Ep11: Season One FinaleWhat is the loving story and what is the feeling of ignorance? Wrapping up season one with this thought provoking finale that includes a challenge to take with you. Until next time…..
2020-08-2523 min
Going VeganEpisode 16: Finding Your Path with YogiTriathlete BJ GumkowskiYogiTriathlete BJ Gumkowski joins Dan to tell his "going vegan" story. BJ is co-owner of YogiTriathlete with his wife Jess, who was featured on episode 11 of the podcast. BJ and Dan talk about living the life you want to live, endurance and mindset training, golf, smoothie bowls and more.
BJ is a 15x Ironman triathlete, Ironman 70.3 World Championship and Boston Marathon qualifier, personal trainer, triathlon and running coach with major street cred. He is a 200-hr Live Love Teach trained yoga instructor and certified in Plant-Based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
2020-08-0337 minGoing VeganEpisode 11: Extreme endurance training with YogiTriathlete Jess GumkowskiCheck out Doughside Donuts! https://www.instagram.com/doughsidedonuts/?hl=en
Jess has 15 years experience working with athletes on body/mind mastery. She is a well-respected meditation and mindset coach within the endurance and ultra-endurance sports community. Jess has worked with Ironman and Ultraman Champions, doctors, lawyers, and high-performers across the board.
She is a long-time endurance athlete, ultrarunner and multi-time Ironman triathlete. She is a Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, 500-hour Live Love Teach trained yoga instructor, speaker and podcast host.
Jess is the author of the YogiTriathlete Cookbook...
2020-07-0642 min
Vegan Danielle Podcast239: YogiTriathleteJess Gumkowski has had over 15 years of experience working with athletes on body/mind mastery. She is a well-respected meditation and mindset coach within the endurance and ultra-endurance sports community. She is also the author of the YogiTriathlete Cookbook: High Vibe Recipes for the Athlete Appetite as well as High Vibe Pie: Pizza Night Finally Done Right. Jess has been featured in Triathlete Magazine, Men's Journal, Elephant Journal, Massage Magazine and TriZone, as well as many blogs and podcasts for her expertise in holistic health and nutrition. In this episode, Jess shares her personal journey and how she made the c...
2020-06-1850 min
The Good Life with Michele LamoureuxJess Gumkowski, Co-Founder of YogiTriathlete - Meditation For A Better LifeIn this Episode: Today we are talking about Meditation - the benefits, how to begin, and why it should be a part of everyone's daily practice to live a better life. Jess Gumkowski co-founder of YogiTriathlete joints me today. She is a well-respected meditation teacher and mindfulness coach within the endurance and ultra-endurance sports community. Jess is also co-creator of the M21 Revolution, a meditation and mindful living collective of cutting-edge change-makers. Jess is a 500-hr Live Love Teach trained yoga and meditation instructor, board-certified massage therapist, 4x Ironman triathlete, 2x 50k ultra-runner, Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, writer, speaker...
2019-03-201h 02Endurance PlanetJess & BJ Gumkowski of YogiTriathlete: The Abundance Mindset, Facing Failures, and Why You Need Presence For PerformanceWe are joined by two rockstars of the endurance sports community, Jess & BJ Gumkowski, who are the triathlon & lifestyle coaching team of YogiTriathlete. Jess & BJ are experts in all types of endurance disciplines (from ultra to Ironman) as well as mindfulness and meditation for athletes. They host the YogiTriathlete podcast, as well as […]
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2019-03-061h 21
Plant Trainers Podcast - Plant Based Nutrition & FitnessFeeling High Vibes with Yogi Triathlete, Jess and BJ Gumkowski – PTP238In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to the Yogi Triathlete, Jess and BJ Gumkowski about high vibes. High vibes is the state we all want to be in – feeling good, moving with the flow of life and being our very best positive selves. We talk about how our exercise, the people we interact with, the food we eat, getting still and the way we talk and think all affect our vibes. Jess shares how she used to be a very low vibe person (she was kind and caring, just not so much to herself) and how...
2018-02-1358 min
The Chris Hall PodcastEpisode 34 "Yogitriathlete" Jess and Brian Gumkowski!Jess and Brian Gumkowski of Yogitriathlete sat down to share their story on the podcast. We discussed their leap of faith into the unknown leaving behind their predictable, unchallenging lifestyle to pursue a more creative, passionate driven journey that requires mindfulness, reconnecting and letting go! Coaching triathletes, teaching meditation, yoga classes, podcasting and promoting a plant based diet, these two do it all and help others reach their dreams! Yogitriathlete.com/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube/patreon/Facebook RAW FOOD FOOT SOLDIER: iTunes/spreaker/facebook/Instagram/patreon rawfoodfootsoldier@gmail.com
2017-07-281h 37