Shows
Wide Open with Kela Louise17: REDBULL OUTLIERS with Dirtbike Rider Magalie LaroucheHave you ever wondered what it would be like to race the badlands of Alberta in the Redbull Outliers? On todays episode, Magalie Larouche, one of the only female dirt bikers to ever enter the race is going to share her experience and give you tips and tricks on how to check this race off your bucket list.
@magalie_larouchee
@wideopen.podcast
@kelalouise
2023-11-2853 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise16: Loss & Recovery with dirtbiker & content creator @Mountaindarlin, Sarah BulfordSarah Bulford is well known on social media as @mountaindarlin, a dirtbiker, content creator and blogger whose content has clearly caught many people attention. But just like everyone, Sarah has a deeper side to her that social media doesn't portray. In this episode, she shares stories of loss, recovery, and parts of her life that clearly show the resilience & strength that has gotten her to where she is today.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro2:25
Intro to Sarah
3:45 Type of bike she rides
11:16 Major loss at 16
22:50 Recognizing patterns & understanding triggers
2023-06-131h 06
Wide Open with Kela Louise15: Sexual Assault Awareness with Trials, Enduro & Mountain Biker Rhianna GreenAPRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT MONTH: Rhianna Green joins me in a very deep conversation around sexual assault, abuse, coercion and more. We discuss personal stories, ways to support both victims and families/friends/partners of victims, shocking statistics and laws, healing from the trauma endured, and so much more. With so much to unpack, we were just able to squeeze this in before the end of the month. We hope to discuss this toper further in upcoming episodes. Please find resources below for any victims of sexual assault.
Show Notes:
1:30 - Intro to Rhianna Green
2023-05-011h 34
Wide Open with Kela LouiseSP02: JOURNALING FOR THE SELF HEALER - with Kela LouiseOn this episode we dive into my personal journaling with tips on types of journals, what to journal, and how journaling can benefit you. If you haven't tried journaling, it may be a healing practice you have been missing.
SHOW NOTES:
5:15 Why I Journal
7:27 "Health Check Journal"
13:00 My "Main Journal"
- Relationships - "Requires & Desires"
- Boundaries
- Values
- Shame
21:50 "Things I will Get Better At"
28:30 Abusive Relationships & "Reason's Why I Should Leave"
32:00 Positive & Negative Energy...
2023-04-0440 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise14: The Corduroy Enduro - "Canada's Toughest Off-Road Race" with Enduro Moto Rider - Rose LantaigneEver wonder what "The Cord" is like? Rose Lantaigne gives us the run down of her experience racing "Canada's Toughest Off-Road Race". In this episode we chat about:
The Race Layout
What "Transits" are
Skills and preparation for the race
Location & Entry Fees
And MORE!
SHOW NOTES:
00:11 Intro to Rose
5:50 About her new bike 2022 SHERCO 250se
9:50 Getting into the Corduroy
52:00 Skills you should have going into the race
FIND OUT MORE:
@rose.lantaigne
@_co...
2023-03-071h 04
Wide Open with Kela Louise13: Life As A Young Mom & Recent Breast Augmentation Surgery with Enduro/Supermoto/Stunt Rider - Crystal LevesqueWe all know & love Crystal Levesque, AKA @crystal_loves_moto, for her incredible skills on a motorcycle, but there's another side of Crystal not many see on social media. Today we dive into some more personal topics that are the back story, drive and inspiration behind the talented and beautiful athlete she is today. We also discuss her more recent surgery, which we hope inspires other woman to support each other, learn from each other, and feel less judged and alone in the decisions they make for themselves.
Hope you enjoy!
Instagram:
@crystal...
2022-12-131h 05
Wide Open with Kela Louise12: Vancouver Island Female Dirtbike Events with Mudhunniez Race Team Co Founder Lindsay OpenEver wanted to learn to ride dirt bikes? Looking for a comfortable, fun and encouraging atmosphere? The Mudhunniez is an all woman's race team located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with the goal to help woman join the dirt bike community in the most fun and encouraging atmosphere possible.
Inn this short episode we sat down with Lindsay Open who is the co-founder of the Mudhunniez race team to chat about upcoming events, previous events, goals for the future, sponsorships and more.
No shortage of laughs, sweat, prizes, & games, you'll always leave a Mudhunniez event wi...
2022-10-2027 min
Wide Open with Kela LouiseSP01: SEXUAL HEALTH - STD Facts & Misconceptions with Kela LouiseResources:
September is Sexual Health month, and this is a topic I've been wanting to dive into for a while. With one day left of the month, it was a push, but I am uploading this episode just in time with some educational content on 3 of the most common STDS, interesting facts & common misconceptions. Lets Dive In!
RESOURCES:
FREE Condoms Online Ontario SEX IT SMART https://forms.ottawapublichealth.ca/Sexual-Health/Condom-Order-Form-English
FREE Condoms Manitoba Area: https://www.getsomecondoms.com
FREE ONLINE TESTING British Columbia: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/more-info/
2022-09-3038 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise11: Chronic Fatigue & Finding Her Way Back To Health with Enduro Moto Rider Rose LantaigneFrom Chronic Fatigue to the Corduroy Enduro - Rose Lantaigne shares her story on how she lost her passion to illness & then re found her way back to biking and a new outlook on life.
In 2014, Rose Lantaigne fell ill from the Epstein Barr virus which left her chronically fatigued, depressed, anxious and weak, and took her from her passion of enduro and trials Moto riding. After conventional medicine failed to recognized what was wrong with her, she took it upon herself to begin her own healing journey, diving into health and wellness podcasts, reading books on...
2022-08-091h 04
Wide Open with Kela Louise10: Fitness, Raw Food Nutrition, Bipolar Disorder & More with Ultra Endurance Athlete & Gym Owner - Wanetta BealWanetta Beal is a local Vancouver Island woman with a story worth sharing. After being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder disorder in her early years, Wanetta struggled to loose weight & live a balanced life. Starting her fitness journey as a way to loose weight, Wanetta then took fitness to a whole other level, with her first major acheivement being to cycle from Vancouver Island to Mexico! Goal setting, finding a supportive community and learning proper nutrition aided in weight loss, treatment for her mental health, and a lifestyle worth living. In this episode Wanetta shares stories of her struggles and...
2022-05-3154 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise09: V@x Induced Myocarditis & C19: A Personal Experience with Multi Sports Athlete - Hailey NohrWith so much controversy, and so much still unknown, it is no wonder that C19 and the V@X is still such a hot topic. Whatever you believe in, we are here to share one young female athletes personal story on her experience with v@xine induced myocarditis and C19. We hope this episode is informative, relieves some fears and stigmas and creates more open and compassionate dialog around these particularly delicate subjects.
Disclaimer: These are merely personal experiences and opinions. If you have specific questions around v@xines, C19 or anything medical discussed in this episode, p...
2022-05-1741 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise08: Love, Mental Health, & A New Race Series with Pro Extreme Sports Athlete - Ami HoudeAmi Houde is one hell of an inspiring Canadian extreme sports athlete with a resume consisting of professional Canadian Nationals Motocross Racer, 1st Phorm Athlete, and monster truck driver for the Monster Jam Tour, among so many other accomplishments. You may know her as the wild child, professional fun haver, with endless charisma and need for adrenaline, but as we celebrate that side of Ami, we also tap into a more vulnerable side of this amazing woman and discuss mental health, finding love & her recent engagement, and the person her journey has shaped her into today.
At the end of t...
2022-05-031h 03
Wide Open with Kela Louise07: How Do You Come Back To You? with Actress/Poet/Filmaker/Motochick - Eline MetsHow do you come back to you? In the middle of her TV show Kickstarter for Diaries of Badass Chicks, Eline's husband of 10 years borrowed her bike, went on a Lillooet loop, came back and told her he was moving out. When she was giving podcast interviews in the kitchen, he was packing his stuff. And when she didn't get the kickstarter funding his words were, "when are you gonna give up?". Struggling to find who she was, whether she even liked motorcycles anymore or not, Eline had to rediscover it all.
She went to Kundalini yoga teacher training and...
2022-04-251h 13
Wide Open with Kela Louise06: Life as a CFL Cheerleader with former Ottawa Redblacks Teammate - Erin ChapmanEver wonder what it is truly like to be a Professional Cheerleader in the Canadian Football League? In this episode, my friend and former Ottawa Redblacks cheer teammate, Erin Chapman & I dive into our experience as CFL cheerleaders, Pros & Cons of the Industry, and give you a behind the scenes peak into the world of professional cheerleading. Get ready for some dirt to be dished!
Erin Chapman is a former Ottawa Redblacks cheerleader, Miss Elite Americas winner 2021, founder of the You Go Girl Project Canada, and works for the special Olympics. Check out more on Erin & the...
2022-02-211h 26
Wide Open with Kela Louise05: 'Post Birth Control Syndrome', Birth Control Stories, Fitness & Health with Barre & Pilates Instructor - Chantelle DillonChantelle Dillon is the owner & instructor at Rhythm & Beet Collective, an online Barre & Pilates Fitness community, and is also in school to be a Holistic Neutritionalist. She opens up about her experience with birth control use and the life altering side effects from years of being on it. Together we discuss the many challenges woman face with life on "The Pill", and give some insight on how to better protect yourself before making the choice to go on it.
INSTAGRAM: @rhythm.and.beet.collective
0:48 - Intro/About Chantelle
1:50 - Getting started with Rhythm & B...
2022-01-0334 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise04: Being Female in a Male Dominated Sport & Navigating Male/Female Friendships with Pro Wakeboarder - Kelsey ChiappaCan males & females truly be just friends? Here's the personal scoop from Canadian Wakeboard Pro, Kelsey Chiappa, who's no stranger to being a female in a male dominated sport. From making a name as a female rider, gaining respect from the boys, navigating uncomfortable and traumatic experiences to creating life long friendships with the opposite sex, I think it's safe to say that with the right attitude, male/female friendships can be some of the most valued and capable of lasting a lifetime. Be sure to check this episode out!
INSTAGRAM: @kchiappa
0:40 - Intro/About...
2021-12-2047 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise03: Moving Across the World, Marriage to Divorce, & Mental Health with Enduro Rider - Chrisma WortleyBadass female enduro rider Chrisma Wortley opens up about her unique upbringing, personal struggles and recent divorce and how it has shaped her into the wonderful and resilient woman she is today. It is never easy sharing your struggles with the world, and we are so lucky to have her on the show!
0:42 - Intro/About Chrisma
6:00 - Growing up in Africa and Australia
11:40 - Moving to Canada
17:20 - Relationship with parents
22:20 - Hardships/Marriage/Divorce
40:30 - Setting Boundaries, The 5 Love Languages & Embracing the lessons learned
2021-12-201h 07
Wide Open with Kela Louise02: Finding the Balance with Pro Biker, Chiropractor & Mom - Stephanie NychkaIn this episode we are joined by Stephanie Nychka who is an original West Coast Canadian female pro Mountain Biker, Freestyle BMX Champion, stay-at-home (sorta, when not biking :P) mom of three, certified chiropractor and all around badass human being. Stephanie's been a huge role model to so many young female athletes who look to balance the life of an athlete and a mother & wife. She gives insight into her home life, marriage, pregnancy and body image, experiences with concussions and more. For any woman needing a little inspiration, make sure to check this episode out!
INSTAGRAM: @r...
2021-12-1740 min
Wide Open with Kela Louise01: Intro to Wide OpenIt has been a vision in progress to begin a podcast and start openly speaking about the struggles, the inspiration and the bad ass moments that define who we are as humans and athletes. I am excited to begin the venture with a mini series, interviewing female athletes who have inspired me in some shape or form, and whom I hope can inspire you. Join along as we dive into real life stories and topics that make woman who they are.
2021-12-0406 min