Episodes

Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
EP54 Rebecca Johnston - Hockey Olympian
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
Tuesday Oct 08, 2019
"She shoots she scores!" is something that commentators around the world have said time and time again covering a game featuring Rebecca Johnston. Veteran of three Olympic games and holder of two gold medals, Rebecca is one of the worlds most dominant forwards. In this episode she reveals the most influential points of her career that took her to the pinnacle of women's hockey and opens up about how tough a journey it can be for an elite athlete.
Three months are left in 2019 which means three 30 day challenges remain. Have you taken up the 12:30 Challenge? October could be your month - we're taking it outside and challenging you to get into the great outdoors for a minimum of 30 minutes every single day. This could be changing your commute, playing with kids, hiking, or walking the dog but it needs to 30 minutes outside beyond what you would normally spend there. So join in, breathe the fresh air and grab a friend for the 12:30 Challenge. Join our free group via the link below to share your experience, see you outside!
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Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
EP53 Kari and Paul - Strength Training Secrets
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Kari Schneider has been at the top of the Strength and Conditioning game for over 20 years - so in this episode Paul asks the questions and Kari answers, on the key components of her programming that take her athletes to the next level. We touch on the pillars of Kari's plans, periodization, and bust a few training myths along the way!
Three months are left in 2019 which means three 30 day challenges remain. Have you taken up the 12:30 Challenge? October could be your month - we're taking it outside and challenging you to get into the great outdoors for a minimum of 30 minutes every single day. This could be changing your commute, playing with kids, hiking, or walking the dog but it needs to 30 minutes outside beyond what you would normally spend there. So join in, breathe the fresh air and grab a friend for the 12:30 Challenge. Join our free group via the link below to share your experience, see you outside!
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Monday Sep 30, 2019
EP52 Mindset Monday - Positive and Negative Energy
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Power up as Kari takes you through positive and negative energy on this edition of Mindset Monday! These energies are always present and can't be ignored - of course we all want to "just stay positive", but awareness of the whole picture leads to bigger results and better performance!
If you enjoyed this episode, or if you didn't, let us know! If you did like it, share it, screenshot and post it, do what you need to do to help spread the word. Either way we'd love to have your feedback so send it to pd@empowerconditioning.com and thanks for listening.

Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
EP51 Karine Thomas - Synchronized Swimming Olympian
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
Flowing and beautiful above the surface, but a blender of heart pounding, leg kicking mayhem below. As you'll find out in this episode featuring two-time Olympian Karine Thomas, elite synchronized swimming is absolutely gruelling, and a lifetime of work and training goes into the flawless routines you see above water. Karine takes us through the highs and lows of a decade at the top of her sport!
Three months are left in 2019 which means three 30 day challenges remain. Have you taken up the 12:30 Challenge? October could be your month - we're taking it outside and challenging you to get into the great outdoors for a minimum of 30 minutes every single day. This could be changing your commute, playing with kids, hiking, or walking the dog but it needs to 30 minutes outside beyond what you would normally spend there. So join in, breathe the fresh air and grab a friend for the 12:30 Challenge. Join our free group via the link below to share your experience, see you outside!
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Monday Sep 16, 2019
EP50 Mindset Monday - I Am
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
I AM ... (fill in the blank) - but be careful, because as Kari explains in this episode how you perceive yourself has a huge influence on what you're trying to achieve. This is a juicy topic that can have a massive impact on your goals, and shed light on some of autopilot thoughts that are running through your head and hindering your progress.
If you enjoyed this episode, or if you didn't, let us know! If you did like it, share it, screenshot and post it, do what you need to do to help spread the word. Either way we'd love to have your feedback so send it to pd@empowerconditioning.com and thanks for listening.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
EP49 Jennifer Broxterman - Cross Fit
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
We start our second season of the Empowered Athlete Podcast with an inspirational story you don't want to miss. Jen Broxterman was one of Canada's top Cross Fit competitors, a nutritionist by trade and someone who shared health and wellness with everyone she met. At the age of 34 she was told she had not one, but two types of cancer and her reaction was anything but typical, leading to an outcome no-one could have predicted.
You can support Jen via the Go Fund Me link below:
https://www.gofundme.com/jen039s-fight-gone-right
The Twelve Thirty Challenge hasn't stopped. To help you reset your sweet tooth we're eliminating sugar for the entire month of September. It's the perfect time to do it as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are coming up and the temptation of sugary food will be everywhere. Join the free group to take the journey with Paul and Kari and challenge yourself each month of 2019!
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge for 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
EP 48 Kari and Paul - New Seasons
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
New team, new school, new sport, new job - Kari and Paul are back with their top tips to kick off a new season in style! It's a perfect topic for September and fitting for the show as well, after a slow summer the Empowered Athlete Podcast is revving up for a second round of incredible interviews, mindset mastery, and so much more.
The Twelve Thirty Challenge hasn't stopped. To help you reset your sweet tooth we're eliminating sugar for the entire month of September. It's the perfect time to do it as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are coming up and the temptation of sugary food will be everywhere. Join the free group to take the journey with Paul and Kari and challenge yourself each month of 2019!
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge for 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
EP47 Kari and Paul - Money
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Money - it can be one touchy subject and we can all carry a lot of baggage around in terms of our thoughts about it. Paul and Kari are back after a summer break and dive into a discussion around money and how it can affect athletes and their identity.
We want your feedback on what you'd like to hear about from us, who you'd like us to interview, and what you think of the show. Fire a quick email to pd@empowerconditioning.com to get in touch!
As mentioned in this episode, the 12:30 Challenge in August is to eliminate TV from our lives for the entire month! Join our free Facebook group to get support from our Empower Conditioning community:
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge for 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Monday Jun 17, 2019
EP46 Mindset Monday - How Systems Save Us
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Kari's back with another 10 minute mental blast to help you be your best! Today she delves into systems and how they can be leveraged to take various aspects of our lives to the next level, enjoy, and have yourself a fantastic week!
Did you take on a 30-day challenge to start 2019? Well we're doing a 30 day challenge EVERY month of 2019, so join us and push yourself to the next level! Our goal this month is to declutter our lives by getting rid of unneeded items at a rate of one or two a day. Sell them, pass them on, recycle, do whatever it takes to get these things out of the house and then bask in the joy of an organized room or home! Simply click the link below to join in on the fun.
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge for 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
EP45 Kirk Muyres - Mens 4s + Mixed Doubles Curling
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Kirk Muyres is one of Canada's top curlers, having competed in 6 Brier Tournaments, winning a bronze medal with team Saskatchewan in 2015. He's also represented Canada in mixed doubles winning a bronze medal at World's in 2018. End after end, curling almost always comes down to a final rock deciding who will score and who won't. There's massive pressure and nowhere to hide. Kirk shares with us his mental tactics to not only cope in this pressure cooker environment, but thrive in it, and there are lessons shared that every athlete can learn from!
Away from the ice, Kirk is committed to supporting the mental wellbeing of farmers in Canada - please check out the Do More Agriculture Foundation (DoMore) which Kirk co-created and see if there is a way you can contribute as well!
Did you take on a 30-day challenge to start 2019? Well we're doing a 30 day challenge EVERY month of 2019, so join us and push yourself to the next level! Our goal this month is to declutter our lives by getting rid of unneeded items at a rate of one or two a day. Sell them, pass them on, recycle, do whatever it takes to get these things out of the house and then bask in the joy of an organized room or home! Simply click the link below to join in on the fun.
Join us in the 12:30 Challenge for 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge