Conversations With Cragle

This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Mitch Stevenson.

If you haven't listened the part 1, then stop this audio and go to the following link and listen to part 1 first, https://youtu.be/AyqVxq-5e3k?si=vSMmAgH9nyd4bT0c

Mitch Stevenson is a CrossFit Games athlete (individual & team), CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college futbol (soccer for Americans) player for George Fox University and a standout player in his hig...

This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Mitch Stevenson.

Mitch Stevenson is a CrossFit Games athlete (individual & team), CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college futbol (soccer for Americans) player for George Fox University and a standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School.

Mitch isn't the loudest person in a room, but his demeanor, presence and quiet confidence certainly speak loudly of him as a c...

This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen.

Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. He is also an avid ultrarunner, having logged over 1,400 miles of running in 2023!

Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer an...

This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen.

Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School.

Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy".

In this Part 1 interview, we talk about

• His formati...

This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Matt & Kaylee Lovelady. If you haven't heard part 1 then stop this and to that episode on the platform you're listening on.

Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i...

Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more!

In this Part 1 interview, we talk about how they first found CrossFit, some...

The long awaited Episode 12 is finally here!  This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with JT & Erica Thomsen.

IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO PART 1, THEN STOP AND GO LISTEN TO THAT EPISODE AND RETURN HERE WHEN YOU HAVE.

JT & Erica are coaches at CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show.  They are opposites that compliment one another perfectly.  They're busy owners of a concrete sealing company, plant manager for a huge ...

The long awaited Episode 11 is finally here!  This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with JT & Erica Thomsen.

JT & Erica are coaches at CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show.  They are opposites that compliment one another perfectly.  They're busy owners of a concrete sealing company, plant manager for a huge greenhouse, a UPS driver, an artist and more!   

In this Part 1 interview, JT, Erica and I talk about how ...

Episode 10 is finally here!  This is part 2 of 2 of our interview with Jason Marlowe.Jason is a former Washington State high school state wrestling champion for Ferndale High School, as well as a college wrestler.  He is a competitive masters Crossfitter and loves workout with the i1uvit and other communities!In this Part 2 interview, Jason and I continue our talk from part 1, talking about his work, his inspiration for starting a ...

Episode 9 is part 1 of 2 of our interview with Jason Marlowe.

Jason is a former Washington State high school state wrestling champion for Ferndale High School, as well as a college wrestler.  He is a competitive masters Crossfitter and loves workout with the i1uvit and other communities!

In this Part 1 interview, Jason and I talk about his introduction to CrossFit, his first experiences in CrossFit bootcamp, his love for CrossFit Gam...

Episode 8 is out and here I spend 20 minutes talking about how we should rethink success.  I delve into what I mean where I answer questions like:

1. what is the definition of success and do we have it right?
2. How should we think of success instead?
3. Are we unsuccessful if we beat our best, but lose?
4. Are we really successful if we don't do our best, but we win?
5. and other questions

Further, I cover a story about the exciting 1968 Olym...

Episode 7 is part 2 of 2 of our interview with Karisa Stapp.

If you haven't listened to part 1 of our interview, then stop this episode and go listen to episode 6 first. 

Karisa is a former college rower for the Vikings of Western Washington University.  She is a CrossFit competitive athlete and coach, as well as a fiction writer.

In this interview, Karisa and I continue our discussion from part 1, but we delve into her writing caree...

Episode 6 is part 1 of 2 of our interview with Karisa Stapp.

Karisa is an former college rower for the Vikings of Western Washington University.  She is a CrossFit competitive athlete and coach, as well as a fiction writer.

In this interview, Karisa and I discuss her athletic background, going all the way back to  childhood, her formative years, college and present day.

We talk about her experiences learning CrossFit movements, learni...

Episode 5 finds us talking about the disease of excusitis, a term coined by author, David Schwartz in the 1980's.

I talk about the symptoms that plaque most of the world's population with this disease that saps energy, reduces performance and increases complaining.

Finally, I offer you a few strategies for overcoming excusitis and help you live happier, more free and with increases capability to perform at your best!

Book mentioned in...

Episode 4 finds us talking about the plague of procrastination.  Few things have caused more discomfort, frustration, disappointment and lack of happiness and success than procrastination.I cover three reasons that lead people to procrastinate or put off doing an action.  I point out the negative consequences of each of these "reasons".  Further, I share stories where my own procrastination prevented me from having success, despite...

In this third episode I discuss grief, the basic framework as outlined decades ago by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in her groundbreaking book titled, "On Death and Dying".  I go through the steps and offer suggestions and encouragement for going through the process of grieving, based on my own personal experiences.Further, I offer family and friends suggestions on what to say and what not to say to a person who is grieving.Thank you for l...

In this second episode I discuss priorities and what is important in our lives.  I share a big study of daily habits for how men & women in the United States spend their time each day.  I share a personal story about loss and how spending time with others is so critical.  Finally, I share ideas on how to leverage our time to spend more with those we care about more.Thank you for listening.  Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our...

In this first episode I introduce the audience to the Unleash the Cragle podcast, explain how the podcast name came about, and a little about myself.  I further discuss the podcast release schedule (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) and preview some of the topics that will be discussed along the way.Thank you for listening.  Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes.  I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with yo...