Ricardo Santos on staying motivated
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People at the box might not know Ricardo Santos. A former model turned personal trainer, Ricardo is probably one of those guys you'd glance at in a magazine while thinking, "ugh, genetic lottery winners." But the reality is far different: Ricardo has come a long way from the scrawny kid that got bullied growing in in Sao Paolo, and the things he's learned about life balance, self-care and fitness are something we can all learn from.
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New Year, New Us
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It's a new year, and Coach Chevy joins Justin in the studio to talk about all the new stuff going on... and the difficulty of getting back into the swing of things.
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Whitney Overcomes the Darkness
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Whitney Cline has been a regular at our gym for years, but aside from her strength and impeccable fashion, many of us don't know much about her. In this episode she opens up about overcoming her difficult childhood, her repeated encounters with addicts, and what it finally took to love herself.
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24. A Life Wes Ordinary
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We wrap up our deep dives into the show hosts by burrowing deep into Wes Mendelson, a guy who normally doesn't share much. Turns out, still waters run deep! Plus, some news about the future of the show. Check it out!
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23. Old Justin Was Kinda Fitty
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Last month we did Paul, but this time the interviewer has become the interviewee. It's Justin's turn in the hot seat, and he pulls no punches in talking about the sad, self-loathing nerd he used to be, and the bizarre path that led him to fitness and, to some extent, emotional health.
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Paul Digs Up Some FIt
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We all know Paul, but do we REALLY know Paul? In this episode we do a deep dive into Paul Austad's past, his childhood in Minnesota, what brought him to LA, and the experiences that made him who he is. It's one of the most refreshingly honest conversations we've had yet. Also, fill-in cohost Dayvora has another fitness tip for you.
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21. Look At All The Fit We Went Through
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Christian Lopez isn't a common sight around the gym these days, but as part of Nela Athletics/CrossFit Eagle Rock's 8th anniversary, he drops by the show to talk about the gym's heady early days. Also: a new segment from coach Day Ortega!
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20. Unpacking My Fit
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Coach Day Ortega (and her daughter/sidekick Dejah) stop by the podcast to talk about her own "path to wellness," and her new program to help keep others on the right track, even when things on the fitness journey can get a little weird. Oh yeah, Wes is missing this episode. :(
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19. I dunno, fit's weird over there
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Sorry for taking an unexpected month off, but we're back! Our guests this month, Tim and Annie Dove are OG CrossFit Merge people, and have been with Nela since Paul bought the place four years ago. In a remarkably candid conversation, they talk about their past, their experiences at the old box, and what it was like to have a "giant corporation" take over your gym. (Especially when that Giant Corporation is literally Paul.) Don't miss this one, it's a good one!
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18. The Fit That Comes Out Of Our Mouths
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Our special guest this episode, Charley Galicia, (also known as Wes's fabulous wife) spices things up a bit in the studio.
info_outlineWhitney Cline has been a regular at our gym for years, but aside from her strength and impeccable fashion, many of us don't know much about her. In this episode she opens up about overcoming her difficult childhood, her repeated encounters with addicts, and what it finally took to love herself.