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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
info_outline“This year didn’t knock me out all at once — it chipped away at me. And somehow, that’s what taught me surrender, trust, and confidence.”
-Kristen Olson
“I don’t need to have the whole plan — I just need the courage to keep showing up, trusting the work, and letting the next step reveal itself.”
-Ashley Knight
Every year, we sit down for one of our most meaningful conversations of the entire season — our annual Year in Review and Year in Preview, and for the seventh year running, I’m joined by the one and only Ashley Simone Knight . This episode isn’t about perfection or polished highlight reels. It’s about real reflection, honest growth, deep gratitude, and setting intentions for what’s next — personally, professionally, and spiritually. Together, Ashley and I unpack what 2025 actually looked like behind the scenes: the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, the lessons in timing, confidence, surrender, community, and what it really means to keep showing up when you’re tired but still called.
We talk about:
- Why 2025 felt like a year of being broken down — and rebuilt
- The power of confidence after doing the work
- Letting go of control and learning to surrender without quitting
- The role of community, mentors, and chosen family
- Navigating career uncertainty, relationships, and self-trust
- Why “being yourself” is not easy — but it’s valuable
- How rest, fun, and alignment are non-negotiables moving into 2026
As we look ahead, we share what we’re hoping for in 2026 — not rigid goals, but intentions rooted in peace, flow, abundance, love, health, and clarity.
If you’re closing out a year feeling exhausted but hopeful…
If you’re entering a new season unsure but still willing…
If you need a reminder that you’re not behind — you’re becoming…
This episode is for you. Here’s to reflection, release, and what’s next.
DOWNLOAD The 2025/2026 Goals and Intention Sheet HERE
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila® + why this annual tradition matters
03:45 – Why We Do This Episode Every Year
Reflection as a leadership tool + seven years running with Ashley Simone Knight
08:30 – 2025 in One Word (Confidence, Surrender, Timing)
How the year broke us down — and rebuilt us stronger
15:10 – When Life Chips Away at You (Not One Big Crash)
Burnout, exhaustion, and the slow drip effect of hard seasons
22:40 – Gratitude Check: People Who Carried Us in 2025
Friends, mentors, community, chosen family, and unseen support systems
30:15 – Grief, Growth & Letting Yourself Be Supported
Navigating loss, asking for help, and receiving instead of powering through
38:50 – Community Is the Constant
CrossFit, movement, dance, routine, and showing up even when it’s hard
46:20 – 2026 Word + Intention
Confidence, surrender, flow, and trusting what’s being built
55:10 – The Letter to Your Younger Self
Blind faith, courage without a roadmap, and honoring who you’ve always been
1:03:40 – Career, Identity & Self-Worth
Interviewing, rejection, references, and remembering who you are
1:12:30 – Charging for What Comes Easily to You
Why your gifts still deserve value — even if they feel natural
1:19:50 – Personal & Professional Growth in 2026
Boundaries, clarity, peace, and leaning into aligned opportunities
1:27:10 – Work-Life Balance, Rest & Fun
Moving away from grind culture toward sustainability and joy
1:33:40 – Money, Love & Alignment
Why flow creates abundance (without forcing it)
1:39:00 – Closing Reflections
Showing up, trusting timing, and walking forward together
Ashley Simone Knight is a trusted voice, longtime collaborator, and recurring guest on Turmeric & Tequila. Known for her honesty, depth, and grounded perspective, Ashley brings thoughtful insight into personal growth, professional evolution, relationships, and navigating life’s transitions with clarity and courage. @theashleysimone
For seven years running, Ashley has joined Kristen for their annual Year in Review + Year in Preview conversation — a tradition rooted in reflection, truth, laughter, and growth. Her ability to articulate the in-between seasons of life makes her a powerful and relatable voice for anyone learning how to surrender, rebuild, and move forward with confidence.
Kristen M. Olson is the founder and host of Turmeric & Tequila, a top-ranked podcast in the top 2% globally. A lifelong athlete, performance coach, entrepreneur, and speaker, Kristen is known for blending real conversations with leadership, wellness, mindset, and human connection. @madonnashero
Through Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen creates space for honest dialogue around growth, resilience, and what it really takes to live aligned — both personally and professionally.
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