PEAC Power: Voices of Girls in Sport- our WHY! #7

"RE-LISTEN" episode #1,  our introduction- take a listen to our WHY!

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Welcome to PEAC- train like a girl, a podcast by GIRLS IN SPORT for GIRLS and coaches in sport. We’re here to amplify your voice- it deserves to be heard. At PEAC, we are a SAFE place for GIRLS to hang out, learn, grow, and build community. We empower GIRLS IN SPORT and coaches with the knowledge, resources, and support we think is necessary in todays athletic environments to thrive. Join us for bold conversations about the experiences of GIRLS IN SPORT. Our discussions will make you laugh, cry, cheer, get frustrated, and rethink the future of girls in sports for generations to come. Whether you’re walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you. Follow us, check out our website, consider making a donation and share with a female athlete or coach you love!

Episode Transcript

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Welcome to PEAK, Train Like a Girl, a podcast by girls in sport for girls and coaches in sport.
We're here to amplify your voice. It deserves to be heard.
At PEAK, we are a safe place for girls to hang out, learn, grow, and build community.
We empower girls in sport and coaches with knowledge, resources,

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and support we think is necessary in today's environments to thrive.
Join us for bold conversation about the experience of girls in sport.
Our discussions will make you laugh, cheer, cry, get frustrated,
and rethink the future of girls in sport for generations to come.
Whether you're walking, commuting, or cleaning your bedroom, take us with you.

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Follow up, check out our website, consider making a donation,
and share with a female athlete or coach you love.
Today, instead of introducing you to our guest, we are going to do a relaunch of episode one.
Kick is fueled by fabulous interns and girls in sport mentors.
So sometimes we have false starts and need a redo. Our first episode is on Podbean,

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but didn't make it over to Spotify.
So here we go. But before we get started, I think Megan has some questions.
Yes, I do. I have a few warm-up questions. Are you ready? I'm ready.
All right. What is your favorite fruit? fruit oh that's so good berries in the
summer for sure i'm not partial but i'm gonna go with raspberry in the winter

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pineapple oh my gosh i love that what is your favorite tv show,
Oh, TV show. Right now, currently watching Bridgetown, and I really like it.
Oh, I'm doing the same thing.
What is your dream vacation spot if you could go anywhere?
Oh, I'm pretty, I love traveling.

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I'm definitely a mountain over a beach person.
So I would say anywhere in the mountains. pins.
Amazing. That would also be my answer. And finally, what is your favorite type
workout or movement of choice? Oh, I'm going to have to go with running.

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Definitely a runner, definitely a long run over a track workout.
Awesome. Awesome. Well, thanks for getting me warmed up. I totally appreciate that.
So a little bit about me, just kind of a relaunch and a reintroduction.
My why for 38 years is to leave people in a better place than where I found them.

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I have served the Chicago land fitness community for the past 38 years.
I was the manager of the Chicago sweatshop, one of Chicago's first aerobic studios,
leg warmers and all. You have to trust me, it was a riot.
My love for group exercise grew and inspired me to open up my own gym,
Second Wind, which is in the Goose Island Corridor. So we were right above Goose

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Island Brewery. It was super cool.
I was definitely a little ahead of
my time and definitely a better fitness instructor than a business person.
38 years later, I'm certified in personal training, yoga, nutrition,
and digital wellness. I'm a certified wellness and running coach.
I coach high school girls cross country and work with other female athletes

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and coaches to integrate elements of humanistic coaching to support the whole athlete.
The interplay between mental strategies and physical abilities allows girl in
sport to achieve well-being and longevity in sport.
My personal story and experiences surrounding body image, growing up in Title

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IX's infancy, experiencing discrimination in sport, along with my education and work experience,
puts me in a unique position to listen and work with athletes and clients.
I'm definitely a learner and not a knower.
A little bit about me personally. I love high school and college athletics.

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I'm more at home in the mountains, as you just learned, than on a beach.
I love protecting this big, beautiful planet. It's a passion of mine.
I'm a better cook than gardener, but do both.
I prefer winter to summer, but I also love fall and spring.
Pizza, curry, and homemade baked goods are my favorite foods.

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I think a beautiful hot latte is the best way to start the day.
I love music and I find joy talking to my husband, adult children, and friends.
I'm more comfortable with deep conversations over small talk.
And I believe humility and honesty are the cornerstones of every healthy relationship.

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I believe girls have their best social, emotional, and physical well-being given
the opportunity to participate in sport.
We've come far but I think we have a long way to go we are thrilled with our newest project.
And it's been months in the making peak train
like a girl podcast is dedicated to empowering inspiring and celebrating girls

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in sport and coaches who support them take a listen our episodes are live and
we think you'll love them as much as we do we've packed each episode with insightful interviews,
training tips, inspiring stories from female athletes and coaches who are out
in the real world making big differences.

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Join the conversation. We would love for you to join our growing community of listeners.
Here's how you can support us. Follow our podcast on your favorite platform
and stay up to date on the latest episodes.
Like the episodes that resonate with you. Give us a five-star rating.
It'll help more than you can possibly imagine and share with a girl or coach you love.

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We want to spread information and inspiration.
Your support means the world to us and it helps us to continue to bring valuable
content to our listeners.
Thank you for being a part of the journey with us. With gratitude, the entire Peak team.
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