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Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastJordan Lecenski of SheWolf CoWhen Jordan Lacenski enters a room, you’ll know it. Her personality is magnetic, her energy palpable. Quick wit and a ready flash of smile will draw you into a conversation, and before you know it, you’ll feel like you’re already “in the fold.” Jordan is the “Boss” behind BrandBoss Creative, a brilliant strategist and motivator, and consummate entrepreneur. Her passion for building businesses through innovative branding and marketing is rooted in the desire to support her fellow entrepreneurs and find ways to change the world. She is also the CoFounder of SheWolf Collaborative...2019-05-071h 13
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAlissa LaChance of Dirt Rich CompostAlissa LaChance is a 29-year-old female who grew up in the mountains in Whitefish, Montana. After starting to garden at the age of 16 she found her passion in the soil. After years of experience in farming, she found her true passion, COMPOST! That passion led her to co-found Dirt Rich Compost in 2015. That's when she realized compost, soil biology, and food waste reduction was the direction she was being called towards instead of starting my own vegetable farm. She has a degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Ag from the University of Montana with continuing ed...2019-03-2259 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastWe're Back and We're with Kolby Kay!WE'RE BACK!! KOLBY KOLIBAS is not just a Keynote Speaker and/or High-Performance Business Coach, he is a Corporate Executive, Best Selling Author, Film Producer, Video Course Creator, Relationship Selling Guru, Master of Social Media Marketing, and Devoted Father who is passionate about life, laughter & continuous learning. He is on the podcast this week. We recorded this in the fall and finally putting the episode out! Other Offerings and Stuff One on One Coaching: Do you want to weave together your inner passions in sport and life and...2019-03-061h 05
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastCourtney Carver Talking About Being More With Less and Simple SimplicityCourtney Carver changed her life by simplifying it after a devastating diagnosis in 2006. She’s the founder of bemorewithless.com and minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. Her new book Soulful Simplicity was published by Penguin Random House. Carver shows us the power of simplicity to improve our health, build more meaningful relationships, and relieve stress in our professional and personal lives. Mini Mission EBook - Patreon Bonus Find Courtney Website: https://bemorewithless.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bemorewithlessdotcom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemorewithless/ Twi...2018-12-1850 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAlicia Baker on why she created Girl on a HikeAlicia Baker moved to Utah partially because of her love of the outdoors. She knew when she started adventuring into the mountains she wanted a four-legged friend to go with her. By fate and chance, she was connected with a golden retriever she named Charlie. The two have been adventure buddies since the day she brought him home. Alicia created the website GirlonaHike.com to showcase places around Utah that are not only dog-friendly hikes but also off-leash dog-friendly hikes. Her website is a valued resource by many dog-loving adventurers, myself included. Every time I loo...2018-12-0457 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastGraham Roberts on Coaching the Mental Game of Top OCR Athletes and Business ProfessionalsGraham Roberts is the founder of Ispire Motivational Coaching. For years Graham has helped top business owners and athletes reach their peak potential. He fell in love with obstacle course racing through participating in several events in the United Kingdom. In the last couple of years, he has expanded his practice to include coaching the mental game of several obstacle racing world champions. On the podcast, we talk about the mental game of sport, how coaching can help you achieve your goals not just in sport but in life and business. Basically, we geek out on coaching a...2018-11-271h 22
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastErin Rost on Finishing 2nd at World's Toughest MudderErin Rost shocked the obstacle racing community just over a week ago when she finished second at the 2018 World's Toughest Mudder. I reached out to Rost to find out more about this 27-year-old Air Force Captain. In the conversation, we talk about attending the Air Force Academy, why jumping off a 37-foot-jump at World's Toughest Mudder was no big deal. We chat about both being goalies in college and the unique mindset it takes to play the position. As well we talk about World's Toughest Mudder itself, what this podium finish means to Rost and what she p...2018-11-2056 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastGina Lucrezi Founder of Trail Sisters Trailrunning Website and CommunityGina Lucrezi’s roots stem from short distances on the track, but after a few wild jaunts on the trails, she was convinced to trade in her beloved speedy flat asphalt for rugged desolate mountain terrain. Her proudest achievements include a 5th place finish at the highly competitive CCC 100k (her first 100k), completing the Western States Endurance Run (100 miles), winning a USATF 10k Trail Champion title, and being awarded a 10 time NCAA All-American while in college (including one NCAA National Title). Off the trail, Gina has spent 10 years working in the outdoor industry with a focus in...2018-11-061h 02
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastRose Wetzel on Obstacle Racing and MotherhoodRose Wetzel is back on the podcast! This time around we are talking about balancing motherhood and her career as a professional obstacle course racer. Rose has been a professional obstacle racer for years on the Spartan Pro Team, competed on American Ninja Warrior more than once, and is sponsored by some incredible companies. Getting to chat with Rose is always a pleasure as she is honest, raw, and shares how she feels. We talked about why she choose to let the Spartan Up Podcast into her delivery room, changing poopy diapers, and how some setbacks during...2018-10-301h 12
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastBea Johnson Pioneer and Founder of Zero Waste HomeBea Johnson and her family produce one jar of waste per year since 2008. Bea founded ZeroWasteHome.com, a blog and Zero Waste Home book about waste-free living and the global rise of the zero waste lifestyle movement. With her positive outlook and simple 5R methodology, Bea initiated a global movement, inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to adopt waste-free living, open unpackaged shops, conceive reusable products, and launch organizations. She shatters misconceptions, proving that waste-free living can not only be "stylish", but also lead to significant health benefits, and time and money savings. She is the leading...2018-10-2557 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastSolocast I am Not Your F**king Guru But I am Your Ally and What Alignment Coaching Means to MeReady to get real with an episode this one is raw and real. I have been talking about the offering alignment coaching for a bit in the intros for the show but haven't really told you my WHY. Well, this episode is all about why I want you to stop putting everyone else first, put your oxygen mask on first. I am not your guru, but I am your ally in my practice. I was inspired to give this solocast after the Badassery Magazine Love Your Damn Self Conference last weekend and the challenge from th...2018-10-2300 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastLiz Thomas Founder of Treeline ReviewLiz Thomas is a professional hiker, adventure conservationist, and outdoor writer who broke the women’s self-supported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail. She is back for round two on the podcast, this time talking about her newest venture, Treeline Review. She's the author of Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike, which received the 2017 National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional book. We talked about her book back when she was first on the podcast during episode 78. Liz has been seen on Good Morning America and in the Wall Street Journal, Yah...2018-10-1853 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAshley Patterson - Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens - Talking Organic Gardening, Community Organization, and Importance of Good Organic Food for AllCommunity Garden organizations are one of the few places many urban dwellers can grow their own food. Wasatch Community Gardens is more than just a few plots of soil in Salt Lake City. On the podcast today we talk to the executive director, Ashley Patterson, about the importance of Community Gardens and the impact Wasatch Community Gardens has on those living in the Salt Lake City Valley. Ashley Patterson has been involved with Wasatch Community Gardens for more than a decade, serving as the organization’s Board Chair from 2005-2008. Before joining the staff as Executive Director in...2018-10-1659 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastMichelle Ford on Ultras, Obstacle Racing, Van Life, and living in Squamish, British ColumbiaMichelle Ford lives in Squamish, British Columbia in Canada with her husband and two dogs. She has been racing OCR since 2012 and currently works as a coach and trainer. Race highlights include 1st 2015 Ultra Beast World Champs, 2nd at Whistler Toughest Mudder 2017, 3rd at World's Toughest Mudder 2017 and 3rd TMX Sacramento 2018. When not training or working she is busy climbing, mountain biking and doing all things Squamish. We recorded together before the Spartan World Championships in Tahoe this year. As a bonus for our patrons, you can hear our Spartan World Championship predictions and find out how...2018-10-091h 09Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastDr. Michele Ross - Talks the Endocannabinoid System, Endocannabinoid Deficiency, and Vitamin WeedDr. Michele Ross is a leading endocannabinoid researcher and educator as well as fibromyalgia patient. She founded the first 501c3 nonprofit on cannabis for women’s health in 2013 and is now CEO of Infused Health, an online platform for cannabis health coaching. Dr. Ross is the author of “Vitamin Weed: A 4-Step Plan to Prevent and Reverse Endocannabinoid Deficiency”. Dr. Ross holds a Doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and has researched addiction, mental health, and psychopharmacology for over a decade. Find Dr. Ross Website: http://www.drmicheleross.com Twit...2018-10-0400 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastThea Wirsching - Evolutionary Astrologer Talks About How Many of Our Traits Are Written in the StarsThea Wirsching is an Evolutionary Astrologer based in Long Beach, CA. Her counseling work focuses on liberating the effects of trauma in the birth chart to aid her clients in claiming more meaningful and powerful lives. Her recent work on the astrology of food is aimed at healing collective trauma around the current state of food production and consumption. A former academic, Thea has a Ph.D. in the history of American occultism, an expertise she's put to creative use in her project, The American Renaissance Tarot. Thea is also a Mom and a pagan...2018-10-021h 15
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastTyler Tomasello - Photojournalist, Ultra Runner Talks Coaching Female Ultra Runners in AfghanistanTyler Tomasello has lived a couple lives in his time on this planet. At a young age, he was a professional snowboard competitor. After his competitive days were done he turned to Ultra Running and has competed in races around the world. A few years ago he picked up his camera and has been exploring the world of photojournalism ever since. He has combined his love of nature, people, and the outdoors into his work. He often tells the stories of the people who are normally missed by mainstream media. Whether he is traveling to Miami to...2018-09-2551 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastSamantha Parker and Kathy Rasmussen of Badassery Magazine - Empowering Women Globally in BusinessSamantha Parker and Kathy Rasmussen co-founded Badassery Magazine and co-host the Badassery Podcast. Both Parker and Rasmussen are ridiculously passionate about living a life of true Badassery, by definition, rendering all onlookers as awestruck. The two women started Badassery Magazine as more than just a magazine, creating a global community of female entrepreneurs who live boldly, with passion-filled lives. Badassery has been featured on NowThis, The Daily Vee, Bold TV, and numerous interviews and podcasts. Parker and Rasmussen believe that we all rise together and puts community over competition. You can find her winning at wi...2018-09-2053 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastDonna Cameron - On A Year of Living Kindly and Why Kindness Matters More Than EverDonna Cameron has spent her career working with nonprofit organizations and causes—as an executive, consultant, trainer, and volunteer. She has seen kindness in action and been awed by its power to transform. When she committed to a year of living kindly she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into bitchiness), but she knew that true kindness was a step above—and over the course of that year, she learned that it takes practice, patience, and understanding . . . not to mention a sense of humor. Out of her experience was born the book A Year of L...2018-09-1859 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastDanielle Arsenault - Raw Food Chef - Talking The Plant Paradox, Incorporating Raw Foods into Your Diet, and Overall Health on a Plant Based DietDanielle Arsenault is a passionate Raw Food Chef and Educator. She has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama Education and a post-grad degree from the Masters of Teaching Program both from the University of Calgary, a Living Foods Lifestyle Education Certification from the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico, a Raw Food Educator Certificate from the Raw Foundation Culinary Arts Institute in Vancouver, a certificate in Permaculture Design from Sadhana Forest in Haiti and is also certified as a Colon Hydrotherapist. She is the author of 5 plant-based cookbooks and her most recent book, Heal...2018-09-111h 18
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAlexandra Walker - Full-Time Working Mother, and Top Obstacle Racer Talks Balance, Growing up in South America, and Keeping Life FunAlexandra Walker is a 33-year-old mother and top obstacle racing athlete. She currently lives in San Antonio Texas with my training partner/pit crew who is 11 (her son). During the week she is a Dental Hygienist, saving teeth one day at a time on the weekend she is chasing podiums around the country. Walker was born and raised in South American moved to Texas right before high school. Played all sports but mainly equestrian. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in multiple countries and how it impacted her today. She started obstacle course raci...2018-08-2854 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastSue Kerber of Rad Soap Company - Founding a Soap Empire from the Farmers Market to Whole FoodsIt all began in a small kitchen fueled by a mother’s love where the founder, Sue Kerber searched for something natural to relieve her son’s eczema. In early 2009, she turned her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for blending natural ingredients into what is today known as the Rad Soap Co. From that point forward Sue and her family developed a unique and top secret proprietary process for creating their handcrafted batches of soap. The process includes suspending the soap in a glycerin state with botanicals and essential oils never being exposed to caustic sodas/lye therefore never...2018-08-211h 57
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAmber Magnolia Hill - Herbalist of Mythic Medicine & Medicine Stories PodcastAmber is a mom, herbalist, writer, teacher, and podcaster living in Northern California. Her work focuses on the myth and magic of herbal medicine, recent genealogy and deep ancestry, psychedelic healing, conscious dying and natural death care, birth, motherhood, and women’s wellness. She and her husband Owen create small batch, seasonal medicines from plants either organically grown in their garden or mindfully wildcrafted in the Sierra for her company called Mythic Medicine. Her Medicine Stories podcast explores the mythic journeys we undertake when coming to know ourselves through interviews with herbalists, story keepers, ancestral li...2018-07-311h 04
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastLindsay Webster - Chatting About India, Nepal, and her and Ryan Atkins new place in the Adirondacks.Lindsay Webster is back on the podcast for a second episode! Lindsay is the leading obstacle racing female in the world. She won the Spartan Race World Championships and OCR World Championships in 2017. In the past year, she was a finalist for OCR Humanitarian of the Year for her work with Back to Back Ministeries in India. She and her husband (Ryan Atkins) traveled to Nepal and visited Everest Base Camp. On the podcast, we chat about their new house in the Adirondacks, food, and seasonal berries. Basically, Lindsay and I chat about all the things that...2018-07-241h 03Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastCarli Jo - Cannabis Sensuality Coach - Connecting Women with their Sensual Self through Cannabis and Jade Egg PracticesAs a Sensuality Coach, Cannabis Feminist Consultant and certified Aerial Yoga Instructor, Carli Jo combines the sacred & ancient healing benefits of the jade egg, guided meditations, pleasure rituals & cannabis to help women connect to their authentic sexuality. Through movement, sounding and breath work Carli Jo helps women release stagnant energy from the body while integrating more love and compassion. She believes fully expressed sexuality is the most potent fuel for living one's most satisfying and fulfilling life. Her cutting-edge work has been featured in the New York Times. In the podcast episode, we chat about h...2018-07-1900 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastUpdate Episode - Andi Hardy - Talking All About BalanceBack in May, I caught up with our very first guest on the podcast Andi Hardy! She stayed over at my house and we decided to sit down and catch up on life with the audio recorder on talking all about life, balance, and more. Until now it's been for Patreon Patrons only but now it's available to everyone and the first update show. No idea how many we will do but it's a stripped down chat. I hope you enjoy! Show Supported by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com 2018-07-181h 04
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#115 - Erin Broadfoot - Little Beasts Brewing talks Brewing Craft Beer and Obstacle Course RacingErin Broadfoot the co-founder and co-owner of Little Beasts Brewing in Whitby, Ontario. A 10hL brewery that produces craft beer. They brew a variety of hoppy ales and saisons and pride themselves on consistency and quality. A strong understanding of microbiology and chemistry has really helped me in my brewing career. This is a second career for Broadfoot, she was an ND that focused on gynecology and obstetrics previously. She began brewing professionally in 2014 and subsequently won a scholarship to Siebel Technical Institute for brewing which essentially sealed her future. After working in the industry...2018-07-1754 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastMichelle Johnson on Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just WorldMichelle Cassandra Johnson, the recent author of Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World. Michelle is a yoga teacher, social justice activist, a licensed clinical social worker and Dismantling Racism trainer. She approaches her life and work from a place of empowerment, embodiment, and integration. With a deep understanding of trauma and the impact that it has on the mind, body, spirit, and heart, much of her work focuses on helping people better understand how power and privilege operate in their life. She explores how privilege, power, and oppression affects the physical...2018-07-1057 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastKara Lubin Founder of The 100 Mile Club Inspiring Kids to Get Active since 1992Kara Lubin, a 4th generation public school teacher and special education specialist. started the 100 Mile Club® in 1992 with 15 kids and one idea: run 100 miles and earn a gold medal. What Kara didn’t realize, however, was that she was starting a national movement…literally! This year alone, her national nonprofit organization, the 100 Mile Club, will reach 1.2 million students in over 4,700 schools spanning all 50 states and internationally. Special for Dirt in Your Skirt Listeners If you were inspired to start a 100 Mile Club® at your local school or group Kara has offered a special just for...2018-07-061h 10
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#112 - Mean Mugs Pottery Creating Modern HeirloomsOver two years ago Judy Nelson and Jessica Thesing created Mean Mugs Pottery. The two met while teaching pottery and both were looking for a new venture. Mean Mugs Pottery are making modern heirlooms through the process of traditional pottery making. I have been working with them for the last two months to create the Dirt in Your Skirt Mugs. We showcased their story on this week's podcast. Mugs available now: http://shop.dirtinyourskirt.com More about the Mugs: http://dirtinyourskirt.com/news-2/dirt-in-your-skirt-mugs-are-here/ Show Supported by: Four...2018-07-031h 09
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastLizzie Post - Exploring Etiquette in the 21st Century, Running the Emily Post Institute, and the Awesome Etiquette PodcastLizzie Post is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette 19thedition as well as Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette 6th edition, and The Etiquette Advantage in Business 3rd edition. She is a co-president of the Emily Post Institute as well as a co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast, a weekly Q&A show that explores the topic of etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty. Lizzie joins the podcast this week to talk about the importance of etiquette in today's world. We chat about our family connections, how she used to babysit on...2018-06-261h 22
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastChristian Griffith - Run2Heal - Running 3000 Miles Changing the Story of Child Sexual AbuseChristian Griffith joins the podcast as our fourth male guest. He is currently on the road in Colorado running across the country on a mission called Run2Heal. He is changing the narratives around child sexual abuse running and speaking across the country. Christian is a survivor himself of child sexual abuse from both his mother and men. During the episode, Christian goes into the staggering numbers of those that are sexually abused as children. I have known Christian since 2012 or 2013 as he was one of the co-founders of Obstacle Racing Media and we have t...2018-06-2159 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastNatalie Ross of Dream Freedom Beauty Talking About Self-Care, Following Your Path, and the Importance of MentorsNatalie Ross helps lightworkers and shadow hunters to align with their truth and embody their magic and medicine. Her podcasts, Dream Freedom Beauty and Self Care Club, are a wake-up call from the Universe for people who have spent years trying in vain to fit in and conform to the status quo. Natalie helps her people to know that they're not crazy, no matter how much it feels like their lives are falling apart. She helps people understand that they're ditching their old programming to rebirth themselves, and that’s some weird, confusing, hard shit to process. If...2018-06-121h 11
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastLisa Menna - Cause to Wonder - Empowering Women and Bringing Social Change Through Magic GloballyLisa Menna is a woman on a mission. She is on a mission to create social change around the world fighting for women to be treated the same as men. She promotes the message of helping women brings good luck to the most remote areas in the world through her organization Cause to Wonder. Lisa Menna is a classically trained magician. After spending much of her life in corporate magic she shifted gears to follow her passion of empowering women globally. Lisa joined the podcast to talk about her work, her mission, and how we all can...2018-06-0747 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastDiana Rodgers - of The Sustainable Dish Podcast Talks Her Latest Project Kale vs. Cow Documentary And Why Meat Does Have a Place at the TableDiana Rodgers hosts The Sustainable Dish Podcast and is a “real food” nutritionist living on a working organic farm near Boston, Massachusetts. She is the author of two bestselling cookbooks, Paleo Lunches and Breakfasts on the Go and The Homegrown Paleo Cookbook. Diana writes and speaks about the intersection of optimal human nutrition, environmental sustainability, animal welfare and social justice. Her new film project, Kale vs. Cow examines the environmental, nutritional and ethical case for “better meat." In the episode, we talk about Diana's personal health journey, the realities of small farms today, why meat plays an...2018-06-0550 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastSarah Faith Gottesdiener of Many Moons and Modern Women Talks Tarot, Magik, Working With Guides, and Listening to Your IntuitionSarah Faith Gottesdiener is a designer, artist, Tarot reader, teacher, and writer living in Los Angeles. For the last 6 years she has run her own business in a variety of different ways—by selling her feminist apparel, print, and accessory line called Modern Women, by teaching workshops on metaphysical subjects, by taking on design client work for companies and individuals, and by giving Intuitive Tarot readings for people all over the globe. She is the creator of the instant cult classic Many Moons workbooks, co-designs and curates a queer and feminist design publication with her collaborator Nicole Ki...2018-05-291h 18
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastCaitlin Landesberg - Founder of Sufferfest Beer Company Talks About Creating a Gluten Removed Beer for AthletesCaitlin Landesberg is the Founder & CEO of Sufferfest Beer Company, Inc. She started the company while on a quest to find the best beer in the world to address her needs after having a gluten intolerance. Caitlin founded Sufferfest Beer Company in 2016 after working with researchers and scientists to create a gluten-removed beer. Sufferfest has quickly become an award-winning craft beer with the company located in San Francisco. Caitlin brought 13 years of marketing experience when she started the brand working with a variety of tech companies including Strava. Prior to starting Sufferfest, Caitlin served as D...2018-05-2459 minDirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastEmily Nagoski - Bestselling Author of Come As You Are - Talking the Science of Sex and Women's Sexual HealthEmily Nagoski is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestseller, Come As You Are: the surprising new science that will transform your sex life. She began her work as a sex educator at the University of Delaware, where volunteered as a peer sex educator while she studied psychology with minors in cognitive science and philosophy. She went on to earn an M.S. in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Health Behavior, both from Indiana University, with clinical and research training at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. After eight years...2018-05-2200 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastSarah Knight - International Bestselling Anti-Guru - On Not Giving a F*ck, Getting Your Sh*t Together, and You Doing You.Sarah Knight is the internationally bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, which has been translated into more than twenty languages and has hit bestseller lists all over the world, including in the US, Canada, England, Germany, Italy, and Poland. The sequel, Get Your Sh*t Together—a continuation of her crusade to promote “mental decluttering”—was on the New York Times bestseller list for twelve weeks and is also being published worldwide. In 2017, she delivered a TEDx talk called “The Magic of Not Giving a F*ck” at TEDxCoconutGrove in Miami, Florida, whi...2018-05-1557 minDirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastShonagh Home - A Conversation about Technology, Youth, Psychedelics in the Mainstream, Michael Pollan's New Book, Sacred Teacher Plants, and HumanityShonagh Home is back on the podcast for round two. This time we chat about the world, technology, and the emergence of psychedelics in the mainstream in movies and in advance of Micheal Pollan's newest book release How to Change Your Mind - What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence. We jump around to a lot of topics in this action-packed episode. Shonagh as always was a fantastic guest and shared a ton of wisdom. Link to Tim Ferriss Podcast mentioned: https://tim.blog/2...2018-05-1000 minDirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastReflection Back on the First 100 Episodes and Weaving The Story TogetherEpisode 100 is here. Less than two years ago I began a new chapter of the Dirt in Your Skirt story with the addition of the podcast. It has been an incredible ride so far and wanted to take episode 100 as a chance to reflect back on the first 100 episodes even episode 0. I invited Jojo Brown of the UK Mudd Queens Podcast to come on and chat about the first 99 episodes. Jojo and I will frequently chat about episodes after they are out and further the conversation. I thought what better way to commemorate this milestone than take...2018-05-0800 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAeni Domme - Professional Makeup Artist Behind The Painted WarriorAeni Domme is a Phoenix, Arizona based makeup artist for film and television but is also known in the obstacle racing world as The Painted Warrior's bodypainter and wife. She is apart of a documentary about The Painted Warrior's origins and journey. On the artist side, she recently completed a docu-drama film about Charles Manson and his family that aired in March on Fox. Find Aeni Website - www.aenidomme.com Painted Warrior - www.thepaintedwarrior.com Instagram: @aenimakeup Show Supported by: Four Sigmatic - h...2018-05-0159 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastRosanna Kuit - Biking Solo the Carretera Austral through Chile to ArgentinaRosanna Kuit is a 28-year-old living in southern England. She is self-employed transporting horses around the UK and Europe as a lorry driver. Rosanna got hooked on obstacle racing in 2014 but knee issues have made it tough at times to compete. After her latest knee surgery in June 2017, she decided she wanted to cycle the Carretera Austral through Chile to Argentina. She bought a bike on eBay and set off in November for her two-month adventure. When home she enjoys hiking all over the place with her dog (I’m obsessed with my dog) and she...2018-04-2657 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAriella Daly of Honeybee Wild and Beekeeping in Skirts Talks Shamanic Beekeeping and How Bees Can Connect Us to the EarthAriella Daly is a beekeeper, musician, and storyteller. She teaches natural beekeeping, dreamwork and women’s workshops utilizing European shamanic practices. A student of the Path of Pollen, she has studied honey bee shamanism and the way of the Melissae for the past 8 years in the United Kingdom. Ariella developed an interested in earth-centered traditions at an early age, which led her to study the myth and folk wisdom of her Celtic heritage. She utilizes her skills to address nature-deficit in our society and to empower people to connect deeper with themselves and the land through beekeeping. No...2018-04-241h 01Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastKate Phillips - Talks the Cannabis Industry as it Move Out of ProhibitionKate Phillips joins the podcast this week to talk about the fasting growing industry in the United States today, the Cannabis Industry. Kate is not only an industry expert but also shares her own personal story in this extended interview. We sat down in her apartment outside of Boston, Massachusetts to talk about the state of the industry in Massachusetts as well as how it compares to other states, finally how it all fits into federal regulation. Get all the links we talk about on the show this week and all the resources mentioned at: h...2018-04-1900 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastJax Mariash - Stage Race World Record Holder and Founder of Stoked Coffee RoastersJax Mariash is a bit of a modern day wonder woman. She is an endurance stage racing world record holder in the 4-Desert Series, entrepreneur, founder of Stoked Coffee Roasters, and funny on top of it all. Jax and I sat down in an office above one of her two coffee shops in Park City, Utah recently to talk about her running career and Stoked Coffee Roasters the coffee roasting and shop she founded. As we talked she was prepping for the Marathon des Sables multi-day stage race in Morocco, a race we talked about with 2013 women's w...2018-04-1759 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastNicole Masters - All About Soil and How our Gut Microbiome Depends on the Health of the SoilNicole Masters is an independent Agroecologist, systems thinker and educator. She has a formal background in ecology, soil science, and organizational learning. She has been providing agricultural consulting and extension services since 2003. Nicole is recognized as a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker on the topic of soil health. Her team of soil coaches at Integrity Soils work alongside producers in the U.S., Canada and across Australasia. Supporting producers in taking their operations to the next level in nutrient density, profitability and environmental outcomes. She is one of a growing number of people who are facilitating a rapidly...2018-04-031h 08
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastKayleen Castelli - Environmental Lawyer and Team Leader for the Outdoor Women's AllianceKayleen Castelli talks about how she became involved with the Outdoor Women's Alliance a non-profit group that encourages women of all backgrounds to get out and get active. Castelli is an environmental lawyer by day and adventurer and grassroots leader at OWA Find Kayleen and OWA Kayleen Instagram: @kayleenclimbaholic OWA Website: https://www.outdoorwomensalliance.com/ OWA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outdoorwomensalliance OWA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorwomen/ OWA Twitter: https://twitter.com/womenoutdoors Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://w...2018-03-2948 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastVeronika Reinert - Obstacle Racing Photographer for EPIC Series Obstacle Challenge and Co-Founder of Mercenary Wars RaceVeronika Reinert is a California native currently living in Southern California. She received her double bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley in History and Dance & Performance Studies then went on to join the Army Reserve where she trained to be a nationally-certified pharmacy technician in a Combat Support Hospital. In addition, Veronika spent approximately 10 years teaching Pilates and fitness full-time before switching over to being the Marketing Director and Event Manager for EPIC Series Obstacle Challenge. Since then she has also co-founded Mercenary Wars, a new style of head-to-head obstacle course racing. When she isn't putting...2018-03-271h 00
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastDr. Deb Butler - Mastering our Food Cravings and Additions Through Rewriting Our Story Mentally With FoodDr. Deb Butler utilizes a blend of brain science, nutrition, physiology, life coaching and life lessons, teaching REAL weight loss — lasting weight loss — starts from the inside out. Inside your BRAIN. At 50 years old, when she started her latest round of dieting at Weight Watchers (so she could lose the same 30 pounds for the 100th time), she had one big NEW problem... the weight wasn’t coming off like it used to. She was depressed and not sleeping. Her doctor said, “Welcome to menopause.” She KNEW there had to be a better way. Dr. Deb studied with...2018-03-2055 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastVanessa Gebhardt - Fuego y Agua Survival Run Winner, Obstacle Racer, and FreeleticsVanessa Gebhardt is a 29-year-old from Munich, Germany. She is known by many as a happy athlete with an infectious smile. Gebhardt has taken on and succeeded in some of the toughest races on the earth including Fuego y Agua's Survival Run in both Canada and Nicaragua. She recently not only finished the notoriously hard event Survival Run Nicaragua this year (with an average finisher rate around 5%) but she won the event overall besting three locals in the process. Gebhardt joins the podcast to talk about her jump into training through Freeletics in 2012 and how...2018-03-131h 03
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAlix Brossette - Link Endurance - Talking Health, Nutrition, Balance in Life and SportAlix Brossette is one half of the team behind the website Link Endurance Website and Podcast. As a coach, she focuses on nutrition and real-world solutions to help athletes achieve their goals. Find Alix: Website: www.linkendurance.com Podcast: Link Endurance Facebook Page: Link Endurance Instagram: Link Endurance Twitter Account: Link Endurance Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Outdoorist - https://www.foo...2018-03-0858 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastTod Brilliant - Super Nice Club - Making the World 10% NicerTod Brilliant had a vision while gardening. That vision was of a nicer world. So he set out to create The Super Nice Club, with one vision to make the world nicer. At least 10% nicer. In his own words: "In short, I give a damn. About the world, its future, and my hopefully achievable goal of giving more from it than I take. To do this requires constant, never-ending learning, unlearning and relearning, all of which means that I often find myself taking hypocritical positions that contradict what I thought I knew. I work as a Creative...2018-03-011h 00
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastNatalie Miano - Obstacle Racer, Mother and Nutrition Coach talks about Balancing Life and Athletic Aspirations and How to Keep a Healthy Relationship with Two Highlight Athletes in One HouseNatalie Miano is the woman behind the scenes of standout OCR elite racer, Mark Batres- until it's time to toe the line. She balances the busy life of a wife, mom to her 5- and 3-year-old energetic boys, and Nutrition Coach with Born Fitness with training for OCR and has mastered optimal training with limited time. Natalie joins the podcast to talk about being an athlete, mother, and partner to another high-level obstacle racer. She talks about how she does food prep differently than most, feeding her family with limited time. However, one of the biggest takeaways...2018-02-271h 02
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAdriane Wilson - College Athlete to Cancer Survivor to 3x Olympic Hopeful to Scottish Highland Games ChampionAdriane Wilson was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1980 to Rick and Rae Blewitt. She has one sister, Samantha, who is two years older than her. Adriane followed her sister around and participated in all the sports she tried; golf, softball, and track and field. She lost her Dad right before my senior year of High School so life was a little uncertain as she matured into adulthood. However, she found her passion for track and field when she went to college at Ashland University and majored in Physical Education and Health. Her college coach was 4X Olympian...2018-02-2052 minDirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastKim Anami - Holistic Sex and Relationship Coach, Vaginal Kung Fu, and How to be a Well F*cked WomanKim Anami is one of the foremost experts and coaches when it comes to sex and relationships. She is a holistic sex + relationship coach, national media commentator and retreat curator with a book in the works. Kim works to break down the physical and emotional barriers which plague so many in experiencing the sex life they were born to have. Her coaching is a spiritual synthesis of Tantra, Taoism, Osho, Transpersonal psychology, philosophy and a host of quantum growth-accelerating practices. Anami was always highly attuned to her own sexual energy and spiritual curiosity. From a you...2018-02-1300 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastSarah Pozdol - Obstacle Racer, Coach, and Author of Cruise the CourseSarah Pozdol is a mother, a coach, author and competitive athlete. Born and raised in Oregon, Sarah was exposed to fitness and athletics at a young age. She grew up watching her mother guide people in the fitness industry and personally excelled in softball, volleyball, and track. It wasn’t until her mid-twenties after having two children that Sarah realized her deep love for inspiring others. Through her projects, she has been able to apply her passion and knowledge of the dynamic training methods used in such sports as Obstacle Course Racing and CrossFit. In 2014, Sa...2018-02-0850 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#082 - Emily Potter - Gift Based Economy Musician Who Has Traveled the World Based on the Kindness of StrangersEmily Potter is the "gift economy" musician who has publicly taken a stand that money is not a reason to walk away from a life dream. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Emily is the director of the Million Kisses Foundation and a motivational acoustic folk musician. Passionate about supporting people in living their biggest life dreams, Emily takes her audiences through a Dream Walk Concert, providing her original music and storytelling from worldwide adventures as the soundtrack of the performance. Emily has been doing a gritty, grassroots experiment with money, traveling internationally since May 2015 living fully within a...2018-01-301h 22
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastElsie Escobar - Podcasting Pioneer, Co-Founder of She Podcasts and Founder of Elsie's Yoga Podcast Talks About Podcasting and the Role Women Play in the New Media SpaceElsie Escobar is a pioneer in the podcasting space with over ten years of experience as a podcaster. She was recently inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. Elsie has taken her knowledge in the podcasting space and uses her voice to help others gain their own voice in podcasting. Her passion within the industry is podcasting’s rapidly-changing environment, impact, access, community building, and advocacy. She welcomes the opportunity to elevate existing conversations around podcast consumption and initiate ways to reach new listeners above focusing on metrics, advertising and monetization into social cha...2018-01-2358 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastKrissie Holifield - On Podcasting I AM SALT LAKE, Mom and the New Dad, and Talks Working in App Development and TechKrissie Holifield is one of the hosts and designer of the I am Salt Lake Podcast and Mom and the New Dad Podcast. After years of dabbling in podcasting and learning people’s stories, she joined forces with Chris Holifield to showcase the inspiring people in Salt Lake City. She lives in the Salt Lake City area with her husband, Chris. Website www.MomandtheNewDad.com www.iamsaltlake.com Facebook Page www.facebook.com/momandthenewdad/ www.facebook.com/iamsaltlake Instagram www.instagram.com/momandthenewdad/ www.instagram.com/iamsaltlake Twitter www.twitter.com/momandthenewdad/ www.twitter.com/iamsaltlake Show Suppor...2018-01-1654 minDirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#079 - Sister Kate of Sisters of the Valley - Creating Medical CBD Products talks the Cannabis Industry of Today and Creating the Sisters of the Valley OrderSister Kate came to California after surviving a financially devastating divorce, and as a single mother of three children, found it impractical to continue her chosen career, as the amount of travel would have meant the children raised themselves. Instead, she looked to California’s most new and most interesting de-regulating market: the cannabis industry. Sister Kate founded a non-profit cannabis collective in the Fall of 2009 and opened for business in 2010 (Caregrowers). After three years of serving local terminal patients, after developing teas and tinctures for the express reason of avoiding having the sick and dying risk to...2018-01-0900 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastLiz Thomas - Author, Thru-Hiker, Environmentalist, Record Holder, Talking Urban Thru-HikingLiz Thomas is among the most experienced female hikers in the U.S. and is known for backpacking light, fast and solo. In 2011, she broke the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail, besting the previous record by almost a week. She has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking–the Appalachian Trail, the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and the 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail–and has backpacked over 15,000 miles across the United States on 20 long distance hikes, including the pioneering traverse of the Chinook Trail across the Columbia River Gorge and the Wasatch Range, which she did so...2018-01-0455 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#077 - Missy Morris - From Weekend Warrior to Spartan Race DirectorMissy Morris is the second female to become a Race Director in the Spartan Race organization. She talks about how she started her obstacle racing jounrey as a weekend warrior and through volunteering then found herself working for Spartan Race and eventually becoming the second female race director in the companies history. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Keto Kookie - http://ketokookie.com?aff=156 Use Code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mi...2017-12-2651 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#076 - Katy Bowman - On Movement and Community, Social Media Breaks, and Having a Moving Holiday PartyKaty Bowman joins the podcast this week to talk a bit movement and community, taking social media breaks, and how to have a moving holiday party. Bowman is a biomechanist who spends her time researching and sharing with the world the role movement plays in our bodies and in the world. Passionate about human movement outside of just exercise, Katy volunteers her time to support the larger reintegration of movement into human lives by providing movement courses across widely varying demographics and working with non-profits promoting nature education. She also directs and teaches at the Nutritious Movement...2017-12-191h 00
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#075 - Jessa Greenfield - Living With Biohacker Ben Greenfield Fitness, Building a Balanced, Happy, and Thriving FamilyJessa Greenfield is a wife and mother and she takes that to the fiercest level possible. She spends much of her time creating the perfect environment for her family to thrive. This can take all forms from the food they eat to what they occupy our time with and what they do not. This pursuit of creating the good life has opened up doors to help others achieve the healthy lifestyle for themselves and their families. She has been a competitor most my life starting at the ripe age of 10. Recently, Jessa stepped back from competition to enjoy being p...2017-12-121h 00
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#074 - Heather Shannon - Flight Nurse, Working on Disaster Relief, and Endurance RacingHeather Shannon has followed a meandering and adventurous path to get to where she could serve as a charge nurse of a 28 bed ER in a mobile field hospital as part of a federal disaster medical assistance team in Puerto Rico after hurricanes Irma and Maria. She started her journey as an officer in the US Army and then was recruited into corporate America as a logistics supervisor. Neither spoke to her true calling so after a master’s degree in organizational leadership; she spent seven years following her passion traveling the Western Hemisphere working as a mountain guide, ou...2017-12-0753 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#073 - Doniga Markegard - On Regenerative Agriculture, Ranching to Enhance the Environment, and Her New Book Dawn AgainAuthor of Dawn Again: Tracking the Wisdom of the Wild and regenerative rancher Doniga brings a perspective rooted in nature. She has a background in wildlife tracking and permaculture. In her youth, she was mentored by some of the leading wildlife trackers, naturalists, and Native spiritual elders. She spent years alone and with a small group of passionate youth in the Western Washington Wilderness learning the ways of the ancestors, immersing in nature, bird language, survival skills, and wildlife tracking. Along with her husband and four children, Doniga owns and operates Markegard Family Grass-Fed LLC raising grass-fed be...2017-12-051h 07
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#072 - Irmingard Mayer - Pole Dancing as an Olympic Sport and Pole Dancing with Guns N' RosesIrmingard Mayer is a pole dance instructor and performer with a background in music and theater. She discovered pole dancing in 2009 and instantly fell in love with its blend of athleticism and artistry. She is the 2015 US National Pole Art Champion and 2014 Northeast Aerial Art Champion. She was a featured pole dancer with Guns N’ Roses for their residency at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. She also performed at the official after-party for Alexander Wang’s NY Fashion Week show. She has appeared in several major motion pictures as well as television programs utilizing her pole skills. Irmi...2017-11-2857 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#071 - Megan Ramos - On Fasting for Health, and Getting Through the Holidays SuccessfullyMegan Ramos has worked alongside Dr. Jason Fung since 2003. She is a clinical researcher by trade with the majority of her research focusing on preventative medicine. Megan co-founded the Intensive Dietary Management Program with Dr. Fung in 2014 after being diagnosed with diabetes herself and was the program’s first guinea pig. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Keto Kookie - http://ketokookie.com?aff=156 Use Code: DIYS to save 10% on your order ...2017-11-211h 01
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#070 - Heather Bode - Of Overcome and Run Podcast Talking about Photography and Obstacle Course RacingHeather Bode is a full-time wedding/portrait photographer and together with her husband Jay, she runs the Overcome and Run podcast, where she interviews athletes, coaches, race directors, and anyone passionate about the sport. On the rare weekend when she doesn't have a wedding, photo shoot or race, she's probably hanging out with Jay and her two Great Danes. Find Heather: Website: www.overcomeandrun.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/overcomeandrun/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/overcomeandrun Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com U...2017-11-1450 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#069 - Jen Brown - On Imposter Syndrome, Founding Sparta Chicks Website and PodcastJen Brown is a Trail Running and Triathlon Coach as well as the founder of Sparta Chicks, a coaching business that supports women who participate in endurance sports and outdoor adventures to tap into their inner strength and chase their dreams with confidence. A former Corporate Lawyer, Jen now specializes in coaching women to overcome their self-doubt and achieve their sporting goals and is an author, speaker and the host of the Sparta Chicks Radio podcast. In her spare time, Jen can be found drinking coffee or exploring her beloved trails throughout the Blue Mountains, w...2017-11-0853 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast068 - Angela Lee- Founder of Sholdit, Creating Scarves for the Traveler or Concert GoerWith a $20 sewing machine and no industry connections, Angela took a leap of faith in 2011 to sew her first prototype and patent her ideas. SHOLDIT® has been featured by top media including Good Morning America, Forbes, The TODAY Show and sold by top retailers. Now, the vision we live for is to be the go-to brand for solution based accessories. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Keto Kookie - http://ketokookie.com?aff=156 Use Code: DIYS to s...2017-10-3148 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast067 Francesca Chiorando - Mud is My Makeup, Hosting Television Shows Globally, and Being a New MotherBlogger, Ghost, and OCR enthusiast, my goal has always been to encourage and guide people into the world of OCR. Through writing and advice, to running courses with the "Ghost Squad", a band of misfits who help you when you need it most. I'm an adventurer at heart and am lucky enough to be able to explore the world with my job, my aim is to help people see how much they can change and achieve when they take a positive step. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com ...2017-10-2452 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#066 - Britt West - Salt Lake City Based Etch-A-Sketch ArtistBritt West aka Sketchy Britt is a Salt Lake City-based Etch-A-Sketch Artist. She talks about on the podcast creating and preserving Etch-A-Sketch artist. We talk about how she is fostering the love of art in her daughter and how she found this unique medium. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Keto Kookie - http://ketokookie.com?aff=156 Use Code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA2017-10-0346 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastKristin Saad - Becoming a Professional Spartan Race and Obstacle Racer after Having TwinsKristin Saad is one of those athletes who found obstacle racing by "accident". She has a long athletic history, including running Division 1 for Miami University. After college, she became competitive in triathlons while working full-time in medical and pharmaceutical sales. In 2010, she met my husband and 18 months later we were married. Just settling in married life a month after their wedding she found out she was pregnant. With twins! As she says, "I guess you could say I tend to do things quickly, competitively ...maybe even aggressively." Twin pregnancy threw her body and mind for a...2017-09-2654 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastMegan Walsh - On Creating Stoke, Healthy Relationships, Starting Businesses and knowing when to close them, and Mocean MTBMegan Walsh's passions in life revolve around living ROOTS WISE! Living roots wise is about living life as a doer as well as giver AND it's about living passionately, consciously, healthfully & full of spirit...so you can continue to do all the things in life that make you feel alive and inspire others to do the same! She is a certified nutrition consultant, nutrition educator, movement instructor, clinical herbalist, RN, mountain bike guide, athlete, nomad, part-time van liver/tiny home dweller, goofball, and partner in crime and loves working with people in all of these capacities to...2017-09-191h 00
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastRea Kolbl - Finding Obstacle Racing, Dangers of Pursuing a Singular Goal, and Women in Physics.Rea Kolbl is an athlete on the Spartan Pro Team and a Ph.D. student at Stanford. In her first full year of obstacle racing, she has accomplished a laundry list of achievements including winning the last race of the Spartan US Championship series in West Virginia, cementing the 2nd place in the US Championship Series overall. She also placed 2nd in the inaugural US OCR Championship, her first non-Spartan OCR race. She lives and trains in the San Fransisco Bay area, with trail running being her main obsession. When not on trails she is either working in the lab...2017-09-1252 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastAdelaide Goodeve - Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Overcome Chronic Fatigue SyndromeAdelaide Goodeve joins the podcast this week to talk about overcoming her Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME for 4 years as well as other other chronic conditions which forced her to withdraw from University College London. She found a Neuro-linguistic program and in three days she was completely recovered. She spent the next four years figuring out what she wanted to do in life. This included going back to King's College London and then quitting because she was so unhappy. Since that time she has traveled/adventured a lot - all over the world and 90% on her ow...2017-08-2955 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The PodcastJeannine Tidwell - Twin Eagles Wilderness School, Talks Rites of Passage, Divine Feminine, and Why We Need NatureJeannine Tidwell lives in pristine Sandpoint, Idaho with her husband and two sons. She runs an educational organization called Twin Eagles Wilderness School which is the culmination of the fate and destiny of her life and life's work offering programs to people of all ages including Rites of Passage. She believes that nature is the ultimate teacher, healer and divine feminine. Website: www.twineagles.org Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mistobox Coffee Club - http...2017-08-2255 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#060 - Nilani Trent - Fine Art Advisor, and Pawning Her Wedding Ring for a Champion HorseNilani Trent is an art advisor based in New York City, specializing in Contemporary Art and the art market. As a hobby, she competes in show jumping at top shows such as the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Trent has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and other media outlets as an art advisor expert. However, outside of art, her passion is for horses. On the podcast this week she talks about overcoming a tough divorce and rekindling her love of horses and how she pawned her wedding ring to help...2017-08-1551 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#059 - Debra Silverman - Author of The Missing Element - Combining Psychology, Astrology, and Comedy to Teach Us to Find Our ObserverDebra Silverman is part comedian, part psychologist, part astrologer and ALL REAL. She helps people turn on their own inner observer, to see the things they say and do in a totally objective way. Debra has been in private practice for over 38 years. She uses astrology and her own system called The 4 Elements (or 4E for short) as tools to help people step into their power. Debra’s mothering approach to understanding and empowering people from all walks of life has earned her international fame and admiration. She has written a book, magazine columns, hosted a radio show...2017-08-0849 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#058 - Ashley Hartz - On Backcountry Skiing in Iraq and AfghanistanAshley Hartz is an amateur adventurer who lives for the thin line between a bad idea and a great idea. She's lived on six continents and her adventures have taken her to Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Myanmar, among other countries. While her day job in international development keeps her busy, she's currently planning the first ever Iraq Ski Rally, a ski race for international and local skiers, which will take place next January on the Iraq/Iran border. Her adventures have been chronicled in international media outlets such as this Guardian Article. She has made it her...2017-08-0148 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#057 - Bianca Valenti - Big Wave Surfer, Breaking Gender Barriers, and Protecting the EnvironmentBianca Valenti describes herself as a professional surfer, freedom fighter, and Italian Wine Specialist. She is most known for my advocacy and successful activism in Big Wave Surfing and helping women get into the Mavericks Event through a committee she formed called the Committee for Equity in Women's Big Wave Surfing (CEWS) . She is featured in the documentary It Ain't Pretty focusing on the women's big wave surf movement that recently launched on iTunes. She was also featured in the recent Documentary by NBC Sports called Tomboy. Valenti has won major events all over the world and nom...2017-07-2551 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#056 - Nina Teicholz - NYT Bestselling Author of The Big Fat Surprise, Why we Shouldn't Fear Dietary and Saturated FatsNina Teicholz is the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Fat Surprise. Her work is helping shape the conversation about the important role that saturated fat plays in a healthy diet. She spent over ten years researching the food industry and found that many of us have been led astray in what constitutes a healthy diet. Her book has been dubbed a "nutritional thriller" and continues to be at the top of many charts. She joins the podcast to talk about her book, how she came to the research, and about the state of the n...2017-07-1858 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#055 - Anna "Frosty" Frost - Ultra and Mountain Running, Adventure Travel, Hardrock 100, and Creating a Unique LifeAnna "Frosty" Frost is one of the most well-known women in the ultra running world today. She boasts an impressive race resume and has lived a life of adventure, travel, and running. She is the two-time Hardrock 100 female champion and is taking on the race for the third time this coming weekend. She sat down with us to talk about her life growing up in New Zealand, her love of travel, jewelry, inspiring young women, and what is next for the talented 35-year old runner and adventurer. Find Anna Website: ...2017-07-1152 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#054 - Brenna Calvert - Obstacle Racing, Festivals, and Building Courses from the Ground UpBrenna Calvert is a 30 years old, living in Austin, TX. She is an athlete on the Conquer the Gauntlet pro team and also a member of the Strength&Speed and MIT Tough Team. She works full time build crew with Conquer The Gauntlet and helps with marketing and promotions. Recently, she was asked to be a co-host for the new Strength & Speed podcast. Clearly, she is in love with the sport of OCR and the people involved. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to sav...2017-07-0450 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#053 - Ray Morvan - On Facing Opioid Addiction Head onOpioid addiction has been on the rise for the past fifteen years. It affects almost everyone in society today, whether it be a friend, relative, or co-worker. However, for years the face of addiction was the personified junkie on the street corner or in a movie. The true face of the opioid epidemic can often be something entirely different. The guest on this bonus episode of the podcast steps out of the shadow to talk about his own addiction and how he is working to continue to get through it as he heads into his 20th stomach surgery. 2017-06-301h 01
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#052 - Chinon Maria - Contemporary Artist, Talking Art, Ski Racing, Stratton Mountain School, and Her World Trade Center MuralChinon Maria, the artist behind Maven Murals, was born and raised on the ski slopes of Vermont. It was in her childhood home where she first began cultivating her creative path secretly drawing and painting on the walls of her home. Chinon attended the Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art in France, undergraduate programs through the Rhode Island School of Design and graduated with a BFA from Montana State University where she was captain of NCAA DI Alpine Ski Team. Chinon Maria's Colombian roots have greatly impacted her use of a vibrant colorful palette utilizing traditional indigenous patterns...2017-06-2756 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#051 - Marion Abrams - Documentary Filmmaker, Spartan Up! Podcast, Talking Life in Vermont, Her Career, Creating Films for PBS, and Working with Joe De SenaMarion Abrams is a creative force at whatever project she tackles. Her work has been nominated for an Emmy. The documentarian has captured and/or edited stories for PBS NOVA, PBS Birdwatch, The Vermont Department of Tourism, Vermont Ski Areas Association, The Vermont Lottery. She partnered with Kelley & Doug Lewis to create the Vermont Spotlight video series, which received 3 Emmy Nominations in its first season. When tragedy hit her home of Pittsfield in 2011 she created the documentary Flood bound to tell the story of a small town coming together and thriving in the face of adversity. H...2017-06-2056 minDirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#050 - Episode 50! - Solo Episode - I Talk About the Genesis of Dirt in Your SkirtWe hit 50 Episodes! We celebrate this week with a different type of episode. This week it is me, myself, and I talk about my background, sharing some new pieces of my story, and how this podcast came. As well as I jump into some of my goals for the future with the podcast and beyond. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA Use Code: DIYS to s...2017-06-1300 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#049 - Nicole Mericle - Spartan Race Pro-Team Talking Running, Rock Climbing, Finishing School and Working as an EMTNicole Mericle started racing obstacle course races last May. Over the past weekend, she notched a new achievement in her short OCR career with a win at the Spartan Race U.S. Championship Series in California. Prior to that her best performances were probably at Monterey Spartan Race 2016, 2 wins at Savage Race and then a second at OCR World Championships. So far this year she has placed 2nd at the Spartan Race San Jose Super and 3rd at the Seattle Super. Her background is in running and rock climbing. She ran for Rice University and was a 10:07...2017-06-0652 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#048 - Alyssa Hawley - Spartan Race Pro Team, Talking Racing, Faith, and Being a Female ContractorAlyssa Hawley joins the podcast this week. She is a member of the Spartan Race Pro Team and professional obstacle racer. She is one of the top competitors on the Spartan Race circuit all the while maintaining a full-time job in construction. She joins the podcast to talk about racing, working, and her faith. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA Use Code: DIYS to save...2017-05-3053 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#046 - Sefra Alexandra - Ethnobotanist, Seed Huntress, SpartanUp Podcast, On the Importance of Preserving Endangered Seeds and CulturesSefra Alexandra- The Seed Huntress- is an ethnobotanist & naturalist educator: on a perennial endurance race to forage & save the seeds of our forests & farms. Sefra is the foundress of Puddy’s Wildernest: luxury tent camp, Directress of Expeditions for Tactivate & Hostess of SpartanUP! The Podcast. She is mentoring agrarians in Southern Haiti on the establishment of a seed bank to preserve & proliferate their local genetic biodiversity & is germinating a limited edition seed collection for the OCR community! Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on you...2017-05-1658 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#045 - Amelia Boone - On Rest Day Brags, Obstacle Racing, Trying to Meditate, and Why She Doesn't Have an Athlete PageIf the sport of obstacle racing had a face, Amelia Boone would probably be it. A 4x World Champion, she's become one of the most recognizable and most decorated obstacle racing athletes in the world while still working as a full-time corporate attorney. In her free time, Amelia dabbles in ultra running, television sports commentary, and all things related to Pop-Tarts. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mistobox Coffee Club - http://mbox.coffee/Y9FA2017-05-0952 minDirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#044 - Shonagh Home - Shamanic Therapist, Teacher, Writer, and Poet talks Visionary Shamanic-Spirit MedicineShonagh Home is a shamanic therapist, teacher, writer, and poet. Her specialized private sessions and retreats are probing and revelatory, assisting clients to break chronic, self-defeating patterns, and move into empowered personal sovereignty. Shonagh is an international public speaker on the subject of visionary shamanic-spirit medicine, a voice for stewardship of the honeybees, and a teacher on the subject of Traditional Foods. She is the author of the books, ‘Ix Chel Wisdom: 7 Teachings from the Mayan Sacred Feminine,’ ‘Love and Spirit Medicine,’ ‘Poetic Whispers from the Green Realms,’ and the upcoming, ‘Honeybee Wisdom: A Modern Melissa Speaks.’ She talks on the...2017-05-0200 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#043 - Faye Stenning - Spartan Race Pro-Team, Professional Obstacle RacerFaye Stenning joins the podcast this week to talk about her career in obstacle racing. She talks about being on the Spartan Race Pro-Team and how she got there. We talk about her training, the burpee off with Lindsay Webster, and how her she was so fast as a kid her gym teachers thought she cut courses during gym class. All that and more this episode. Show Sponsored by: Four Sigmatic - http://www.foursigmatic.com Use code: DIYS to save 10% on your order Mistobox Coffe...2017-04-2551 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#042 - Gabrielle Reece - XPT Life- Breathe*Move*Recover, Raising Strong Independent Daughters, Truth Barrel Podcast, and MoreGabrielle Reece is an XPT training co-creator. Reece is a world renowned athlete, New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother. At 6’ 3” the former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman, Gabrielle Reece, is the true definition of both athleticism and feminine beauty. Gabby’s commanding presence, passion for healthy living, and fitness expertise makes her a popular leader in the world of health and wellness. On the podcast we talk about her career in sports, being a mother of three and how she continues to balance life and fitness at 47 years old. We talk about the...2017-04-1857 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#041 - Audra Mulkern - The Female Farmer Project - Documenting Women in Sustainable AgricultureAudra Mulkern wants to change the way you look at farming and the food on your plate. As a photographer and writer she has sought to shine a spotlight on the hard-working people who are growing a food system that is sustainable and equitable for all. Audra is the founder of “The Female Farmer Project” – a multi-platform documentary project that chronicles the rise of women working in agriculture around the world. From in-depth stories, personal essays, photographic portraits and a podcast, the project gives a powerful voice to the fastest growing demographic in agriculture-- The Female Farmer. ...2017-04-1156 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#040 - Ashley Seeger - Rising from Addiction, Finding Endurance OCR Events, and Founding Becoming BadassAshley Seeger is an endurance athlete and coach. With a short life in the OCR world (about 3 years) she was quick to take on some serious events. Finding out endurance was her thing she took a liking to the longer events. She was a personal trainer since 2008 and since then have evolved into a coach for OCR and continue to run her business, Becoming Badass, a gym/bootcamp to help everyone get out of their comfort zones. Coming back from ACL reconstruction last March, and is am determined to make a serious comeback! On the podcast, Seeger...2017-04-0446 min
Dirt in Your Skirt - The Podcast#039 - Samantha Meis - Founder of MistoBox talking Entrepreneurship and the Perfect Cup of CoffeeSamantha Meis joins the podcast this week to talk about MistoBox, entrepreneurship, and the perfect cup of coffee. Samantha is the co-founder of MistoBox and talks on the podcast about how she and Connor Riley created the company from the ground up. What started as a school project has turned into a thriving business. MistoBox has been featured on the show Shark Tank and was successfully got an investment from Mark Cuban. However, it is the hard work from Meis and her staff that has turned MistoBox into a premier coffee club bringing fresh roasted coffee to pe...2017-03-2848 min