Broken To Barbell

Today we had the opportunity to interview Dr. Grant Hrabovsky, of Big Chiro located in Arsenal Strength. Grant discusses his background starting with high school and college football, his chiropractic work and competing in strongman competitions. https://www.bigchiro.com/about.html https://www.brokentobarbell.com/

Welcome to 2020! We catch up on where we've been and where we're going!

This month, we celebrate Karly's three years sober! Then we interview Jolene Park of Healthy Discoveries. Jolene Park is a functional nutritionist, health coach, TEDx speaker, Former Gray Area Drinker and creator of the Gray Area Drinking Recovery Hub. Almost 5 years ago, she left gray area drinking behind and it has been her mission to guide and support others as they do the same. Founding Healthy Discoveries® in 2001, she has coached 100+ high achieving professionals through their own recovery process. In her TEDx talk about Gray Area Drinking she shares her personal alcohol and anxiety story and explains the importance of replenishing our neurotransmitters and nourishing our nervous systems in a comprehensive and consistent way. After realizing the impact of her TEDx talk she now certifies other coaches and health practitioners in her unique method, and runs the Nourish Your Cravings online community for former gray area drinkers to thrive.

In this episode we interview Martha Slagy of the PERSAD Center. The PERSAD Center is an LGBTQ+ and HIV/AID human service organization located in Pittsburgh and Washington, PA. Martha has worked in many different areas including a mortgage company and campgrounds, but one part of her title has always stayed the same: Counselor, Today, Martha is a Counselor for the PERSAD Center, on the ground helping the LGBTQ+ community every day. If you would like to learn more about the PERSAD Center, visit https://persadcenter.org/

This month we had the opportunity to interview Brooks DiFiore, owner of Arsenal Strength in Lawrenceville. Brooks walks us through his own life experiences, how he knew at a young age that he didn’t want to work a “normal job” and what led him to owning one of Pittsburgh’s biggest CrossFit communities. Check it out on iTunes and SoundCloud.

We catch up on this hot July day!

In this episode we sit down with Registered Dietitian (and Sam's old college roommate) Katy Vicini! Katy tells us about her own personal struggles with food restriction and obsession, as well as how she was able to overcome those setbacks. Katy also spills the tea on fad diets and why more food is often better!

This month we had the opportunity to interview Meghan Sekone-Fraser. You might recall we interviewed her husband, Dion, in Episode 18. Meghan talks about going against the grain, being a rower, CrossFit coach, Muay Thai fighter, total badass and now soon to be Mom! A Pittsburgh girl at heart, life has taken her a lot of places including DC, New Zealand, Portland and now Austin. While in Portland, she worked for Society Nine, a woman-owned company that specializes in boxing gloves that are tailored for the female hand. Thanks to women like Meghan breaking glass ceilings, there are more opportunities for women everywhere.

This month we had the opportunity to interview Lou Ickes, former college hockey player, member of True Believer Jiu Jitsu and Boss Hog of Brillobox in Bloomfield. Lou dives into the details surrounding the multiple concussions he’s experienced throughout his life and how they impact him to this day. Not only is he hilarious, he tells his story in a way that’s relatable to anyone that might be dealing with adversity in their lives.

This month we had the opportunity to interview Jake Miclot, a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and owner of True Believer Jiu Jitsu located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Jake gives us an inside look at everything you might not know about jiu jitsu and how he holds his members to a higher standard, both on and off the mat. Open Minds. Strong Hearts. Hard Rounds.

We kick off Year 3 of the podcast with an update from Tanner, Sam, and Karly. Just us catching up and talking about a few things that we are into now and want to do moving forward.

This month, we had the opportunity to interview John Kaufman, brother of our very own Karly Kaufman! John suffered a broken neck during a freak accident at the beach in 2008. He tells us his story, and how he overcame this obstacle. And a special thank you to everyone for listening to our podcast for the past two years.

Sorry we missed October, everyone! We are back in the saddle this month, and the three of us sit down to catch up. That's Karly, Sam, and Tanner for those of you who forgot!

This week we had the opportunity to interview Brittany Leshen, a total babe, gothic, mega-badass chick from Pittsburgh. Britt discusses her own personal experience with mental health, her love for Marc Andre-Fleury as well as her side gig as her clients hair-apist. (Check her out at Pageboy salon in Lawrenceville!)

In this episode, we talk with Nicole Ferrier (Sam's competition coach!) about all things bikini. Who should compete, negative effects on the body to keep in mind, and what it truly takes to step on stage. Also, if you would like to join Broken to Barbells "Out of the Darkness" suicide prevention march, the link can be found here. https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=181580

This month we welcome Kristie Knights, a Psychotherapist, Divorce Mediator, Professional Speaker, Author and Founder of iRise Leadership Institute. Kristie helps us debunk the stigma around suicide and mental health, and answers those tough questions that no one knows how to answer. https://www.brokentobarbell.com/single-post/2018/07/25/Kristie-Knights---Suicide-Prevention-and-Awareness https://www.kristieknights.com/

This month, our lifelong friend Katie Quaill stops by and chats with us about yoga, living with an eating disorder, and California Love.

This month we had the opportunity to interview Dion Sekone-Fraser! We talk about muay thai, mai tais and his journey from New Zealand, to Pittsburgh, to Portland and now Austin, TX.

The Broken To Barbell mother's stop by for Mother's Day to share some of their insights as mom's over the years, and we welcome back Sam from maternity leave!

This month, we drop by the Pittsburgh Fitness Project and talk with husband and wife, Tom & Maggie Duer. They tell us about their life, their fitness, and the things that keep them motivated. Learn about Olympic-style weightlifting and the Pittsburgh Fitness Project's beginnings. https://www.brokentobarbell.com/single-post/2018/04/23/Episode-16---Big-Heavy-Puzzle---Pittsburgh-Fitness-Project