Podcast: Having Fun and Managing Stress in Winter Sports
Why Outside Challenges Like Harsh Weather Can Feel Bad and What to Do About It
Amy Bushatz and I love to talk about cold weather! A couple of months ago, I joined Amy on her podcast, Humans Outside, to talk about cold weather layering. If you missed it, here’s what we talked about last time and where to listen.
We wanted to continue our conversation on cold weather with another episode! This time, we took a different angle, focusing specifically on the emotions of cold weather. Have you ever noticed how stressful outdoor adventures can feel in the winter? Amy and I sure have.
Learning to have fun outside in the cold weather is a practice, but there are a few tools and tricks we’ve found over the years. Through this conversation, we hope to spark some ideas for your own time in winter wonderland.
Like me, Amy also lives in Alaska. She started the Humans Outside Challenge, which creates structure to help folks spend at least 20 minutes outside for one full year. Amy...
Weakest Link Syndrome: What It Is and How to Overcome it
What is Weakest Link Syndrome?
Weakest Link Syndrome refers to the experience of feeling like you’re the slowest one in the group and that it’s harder for you than it is for other people.
The origins of this term are under debate - I learned it from my husband Luc who credits his friend Erica, but Erica says it didn’t come from her! It’s a hot debate. Regardless of its origins, the experience of Weakest Link Syndrome is extremely common, very relatable, and there’s no shame in having it!
Let’s unpack what Weakest Link Syndrome looks like and the strategies we can use to work with it.
Whether we’re out skiing, biking, or backpacking, many of us have felt like we’re the slowest person in the group. Think of it as anytime you feel like you’re the ‘weakest link’ in the group. This could be struggling to keep up, learning new things, or being a beginner at something when you feel like you ‘should’ be further...
Podcast: Building Mind & Body Strength
Greetings!
Wow, I just had the chance to sit down with Kaitlyn Kasso and had a really fun time! Kaitlyn is an awesome photographer that helps women develop their personal brands. You can follow what she's up to on Instagram @kaitlyncassocreations. She also runs the Inspired by HERstory Podcast: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.
We talked in detail about my first time in the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic, both of our experiences with imposter syndrome, and what it's like to be a beginner in the outdoors. I really think there is a bit of something for everyone in this episode!
Topics covered include:
- The story of my first Wilderness Classic: 5:50
- How my business came to be: 19:38
- When to confront challenges and when to back down: 22:40
- Workout Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome: 26:10
- Building confidence when you're new outdoors (or at anything): 33:10
- Building a capacity for failure: 38:12
- Advice on how to deal with Imposter Syndrome: 42:43
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Podcast: It's Okay to be a Beginner in the Outdoors
Hello!
I loved this conversation I had with Martha Rosenstein on the Outdoor Explorer Podcast! We highlight overcoming barriers to getting started with outdoor adventuring, remembering what it's like to be a beginner again, and how to build functional strength at home in anticipation of winter sports.
The topics we covered include:
- What is a mental health informed fitness trainer?
- Sarah's journey into mental health and fitness world
- Anti-Bro Culture
- How can we do better when it comes to creating an inclusive outdoor rec community?
- Weakest link syndrome
- Progression of new skills
- Functional Strength and Adventuring
- Defining Summer Strong and Ski Babes
- Getting Started in Backcountry Adventures
- Self-Awareness in navigating nutrition
I hope you will have a listen and that you enjoy the conversation! If you have thoughts or any of these topics resonated, I'd love to hear from you!