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275. QUICK Guided Mindset Reset: Resilience, Strength & Faith

Release Date: 09/30/2025

296. Supplement 411: Protein, Collagen & Creatine with Jackie Miller

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“Most women aren’t underperforming—they’re under-fueled. Protein, collagen, and creatine aren’t extras… they’re essentials.” -Jackie Miller In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with Jackie Miller—fitness professional, nutrition coach, and life coach—to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: protein and supplementation. If you’ve ever felt confused about how much protein you actually need, or wondered whether collagen and creatine are worth it, this episode delivers simple, real-world clarity. Jackie cuts...

295. Midlife Fitness, Hormones & Reinvention: Women 40+ Reignite Energy, Strength & Confidence | Heike Yates

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“Your body isn’t broken in midlife—it’s asking for a new strategy, a new level of awareness, and a deeper kind of self-respect.” - Heike Yates In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with midlife fitness expert, author, and creator of the SPARK Framework, Heike Yates, to break down what reallychanges for women over 40—and how to adapt, thrive, and feel stronger than ever. With over 35 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, Heike shares powerful insights on navigating hormonal shifts, rebuilding sustainable routines, and...

294. If You’re Not Seen & Heard, You’re Not Hired: Christine Blosdale

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“If you’re not seen and heard, you’re not hired.” -Christine Blosdale In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with media expert, visibility strategist, and fellow podcaster Christine Blosdale for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to be seen, heard, and paid in today’s digital world. With over 25 years in media, marketing, and broadcasting, Christine shares how she helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders’ step into their authority—and stop being the best kept secret in their industry. From her early days as a shy child hiding...

293. Introducing Turmeric & Tequila in 2 Minutes

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"We celebrate humans doing things their way, embracing the paradox, and showing that seemingly imposing ideas can harmoniously coexist even within ourselves." — Kristen Olson Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila, the podcast for varsity humans and trailblazers rewriting the rules and mastering the art of human optimization. Host Kristen Olson, a former Division 1 athlete, 5-time CrossFit Games competitor, and 20+ year entrepreneur in health and wellness, re-intro’s her groundbreaking podcast she launched over 8 years ago, dedicated to cutting-edge conversations about health, wellness,...

292. The 5AM Squat Club: Discipline, Mental Health & Purpose

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"There is no such thing as neutral. You're either growing or you're dying. I was just lying to myself because I was not neutral—everything was going downhill. And right then and there I decided I needed to start working. I needed to make a change." — Adam Phomin Kristen Olson welcomes Adam Phomin, founder of the 5AM Squat Club and CrossFit Closer, to discuss fitness, mental health, community building, and the unconventional path from city-dwelling gym owner to regenerative farmer. In this episode: •Adam's journey from kinesiology student to discovering CrossFit in 2009...

291. Weight Loss Redefined: GLP-1s vs. Bariatric Surgery and the $12M Bet on Compassionate Care with Dr. Betsy Dovec

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"I had enough respect for myself to say: No, I am the smartest person in the room on this one. Just because you label yourself a 'business person' doesn't mean I’m not an even better one. I’m going to burn it all down to build it up stronger." — Dr. Betsy Dovec Is willpower actually the problem, or is it biological warfare? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Betsy Dovec, the world’s #1 female bariatric surgeon and a radical disruptor in the healthcare space. Dr. Dovec shares the gut-wrenching (and inspiring) story of leaving a secure...

290. Small Business, Large Visibility: Real Marketing That Actually Works

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“Visibility isn’t about a huge marketing budget — it’s about strategy, consistency, and showing up where your community already is.” -Kristen Olson Small businesses don’t need massive marketing budgets to get noticed — they need the right strategy. In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila, host Kristen Olson breaks down practical, no-fluff marketing strategies that entrepreneurs and local businesses can implement immediately to increase visibility, attract customers, and grow their brand. Drawing from 20+ years as an entrepreneur, brand partner, and athlete, Kristen...

289. Grounding for Athletic Performance & Recovery: How Earthing Improves Sleep, Energy, and Training Results

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"The Earth is negatively charged, and there's energy coming up through the Earth. Our bodies are positively charged, and when the negative ions from the earth come up into our body, it reduces free radicals and it reduces inflammation. When you're sleeping on grounding sheets, it's literally like standing barefoot on the grass—you get all those benefits." — James McWhinney, Founder & CEO, Premium Grounding In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with James McWhinney, founder and CEO of Premium Grounding, to discuss the science of earthing, human...

288. Women's Health & Fasting: Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormonal Optimization with VP at ProLon, Renee Fitton

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"For women over 40, there is a lot we can do before we start or stop taking so many things. Get your hormones tested, understand your baseline, and then make decisions." — Renee Fitton In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Renee Fitton, Vice President of Healthcare and Sales at ProLon, to unpack the often-overlooked but critical topic of women's health. From perimenopause to menopause, Renee shares her evidence-based approach to hormonal optimization and the science behind fasting mimicking diets (FMD). This conversation goes beyond surface-level...

287. Breathwork, Frequency & Healing: How Love Tuner Is Changing Mental Health & Nervous System Regulation

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“Your breath is the remote control to your nervous system — and when you regulate your breath, you regulate your life.” -Sigmar What if the most powerful healing tool you have… is your breath? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with Sigmar Berg, founder of Love Tuner, to explore how breath, frequency, and nervous system regulation can transform mental health and performance. After navigating his own experience with trauma and stress-related health challenges, Sigmar became deeply committed to creating accessible healing tools. The result: Love Tuner,...

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"I am resilient. I am strong. I have faith. I am guided. With a renewed heart, I step forward in peace, courage, and triumph."

-Kristen M. Olson

In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson guides you through a powerful meditation-prayer designed to help you find resilience, strength, faith, and guidance in the chaos of everyday life. This less than 10-minute practice blends grounding breathwork, affirmations, and intentional reflection—an easy tool you can use anytime to re-center, recharge, and refocus. Whether you’re starting your day, closing it out, or just need a quick reset, this guided session will help you release stress and connect back to your inner calm.

Topics in this episode:

Why grounding practices matter in busy seasons
A short meditation for resilience & strength
Affirmations for faith, guidance, and mental health
How to re-center quickly when life feels chaotic

Time Stamps:

00:00 – 00:45 | Welcome & quick sponsor mentions

00:45 – 02:00 | Setting the intention: resilience, strength, faith, and guidance

02:00 – 07:00 | Guided meditation-prayer: breathwork, affirmations, and grounding reset

07:00 – 08:30 | Closing affirmations & gratitude reflection

08:30 – 09:00 | Final thoughts & wrap-up

Kristen M. Olson

Kristen is a high-performance leader, storyteller, and entrepreneur deeply rooted in Colorado’s athletic and creative communities. With a background as a former Division I team captain and 5-time CrossFit Games competitor, Kristen combines elite mindset with entrepreneurial grit. She is the founder of KO Alliance, a strategic marketing and brand consultancy that has launched and scaled lifestyle and wellness brands for clients including Red Bull, Nike, and Reebok.

Kristen is also the host and executive producer of the Turmeric & Tequila™ podcast (ranked in the top 2%), where she airs authentic conversations with mission-driven leaders, athletes, and creative changemakers. Her work bridges fitness, purpose, and media—and she’s known for elevating authentic narratives and building community through storytelling. @madonnashero

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