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280. From CrossFit to the ER: My Rhabdo Story and the Power of Awareness

Release Date: 11/18/2025

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

Turmeric and Tequila™

“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’ve trained harder, pushed further, and partied bigger — but this was the perfect storm that reminded me: health is wealth. You can’t pour from an empty cup.”

-Kristen Olson

In this candid solo episode, Kristen Olson, host of Turmeric & Tequila™, opens up about her unexpected journey from the CrossFit competition floor to a four-day hospital stay with rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) — a rare but serious condition caused by overexertion. Kristen breaks down what led to the diagnosis, how her competitive mindset both helped and hindered her recovery, and the gratitude and life perspective that emerged through the experience. From balancing fitness, entrepreneurship, and mental endurance, to finding calm in chaos, this episode is a raw reminder to listen to your body, protect your health, and stay grateful even in the tough moments.

Plus — a shout-out to Colorado Clownfish Swim School and Declan James Watches, two local mission-driven sponsors supporting the T&T community!

Time Stamps:

· 00:00–01:15 | Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila + sponsor shoutouts (Colorado Clownfish Swim School, Declan James Watches)

· 01:15–03:00 | Recap: What rhabdo is and why every athlete should know about it

· 03:00–08:00 | Kristen’s athletic background: D1 athlete, CrossFit Games competitor, and “varsity human” mindset

· 08:00–14:00 | The Fossil Games workout: 100+ pullups, dehydration, and the “perfect storm”

· 14:00–21:00 | Post-competition celebrations and early warning signs (swelling, fatigue, cramping)

· 21:00–31:00 | The ER experience — waiting, diagnosis, and gratitude for healthcare

· 31:00–36:00 | Lessons in mindset: calm under pressure, gratitude, and recovery perspective

· 36:00–End | Takeaways for athletes, entrepreneurs, and anyone pushing their limits

Kristen M. Olson is a lifelong athlete, entrepreneur, and performance coach based in Denver, Colorado. She’s the founder of KO Alliance, LLC, a consulting agency specializing in culture marketing and strategic partnerships, and host of Turmeric & Tequila™, a globally ranked top 2% podcast exploring mindset, mission, and modern leadership. A former Division I athlete at George Mason University and 5x CrossFit Games competitor, Kristen blends the worlds of wellness, business, and human optimization with humor, authenticity, and heart.

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