The Future Is Female Powerlifting
Storytelling Podcasts
Join powerlifting gym owner Heidi Dehnel and her influential guests for an intimate, off-the-cuff conversation about training, family, business, and owning who you are. The Future Is Female Powerlifting shares heartfelt and hilarious stories of successful women across the world. Asked how they made it, the challenges and opportunities they faced along the way, the lessons they’ve learned, the insights they’ve gained, and what advice would they would give a woman looking to powerlift. New episode every week.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Join powerlifting gym owner Heidi Dehnel and her influential guests for an intimate, off-the-cuff conversation about training, family, business, and owning who you are. The Future Is Female Powerlifting shares heartfelt and hilarious stories of successful women across the world. Asked how they made it, the challenges and opportunities they faced along the way, the lessons they’ve learned, the insights they’ve gained, and what advice would they would give a woman looking to powerlift. New episode every week.
Language:
English
Website:
https://core256.com/
Episodes
#100 Top 10 Tips Towards Feeling Confident On The Platform
2/2/2024
On our very special 100th Episode, we take a deeper look into how we can feel more confident when stepping on the platform. Feeling confident heading into a meet is crucial for a powerlifter to perform well, and today we discuss strategies previous guests shared with us over the years that can boost your confidence […]
Duration:00:28:29
#99 Managing Nerves and Performing Your Best w/ Mental Skills Coach Roger Kitchen Jr.
1/28/2023
Developing the skill to perform consistenly well in a meet is not something that comes easy. Just like each kilo earned, performing under pressure is a skill that is developed over time with reps and sets. Today, NCAA Mental Skills Coach and owner of Power Mental Performance Coaching Roger Kitchen Jr. discuss the ways he […]
Duration:00:42:02
#98 Back Pain: A Powerlifters Guide To Working Around It
12/25/2022
At some point in your powerlifting training, you are more than likely going to deal with back pain. Some of the older ways of treating your back pain not only might make it longer for you to heal but also might be making it worse. Today I sit with Physical Therapist Dr. Kaytlyn Wells to […]
Duration:00:44:04
#97 How To Get Started In Powerlifting: A Beginners Guide
12/2/2022
Thinking about powerlifting but not sure what the first step is? In this episode, we cover the top things to consider before trying powerlifting. Listen as we go over: Featured Guest/People/Info Mentioned: LISTEN HERE on all major podcasts! If you enjoy the show, please take a few minutes to Rate & Review us on iTunes. […]
Duration:00:39:26
#96 Should you stretch for Powerlifting? Here’s what you need to know
11/19/2022
Do you stretch because you “feel tight”? Do you find yourself always stretching to feel better? Today I sit with Dr. Kaytlyn Wells to discuss what is really happening, whether should you be stretching at all, and what you can do if you are looking to improve your performance. Listen as we go over: Featured […]
Duration:00:23:57
#95 3 Things Holding You Back From Your Next PR
10/14/2022
Let’s talk about Bandaids vs Solutions. Today Dr. Kaytlyn Wells of Beyond Recovery Physical Therapy and I discuss why there might be things you are doing that are holding back from hitting your next PR. Listen as we go over: Understanding Mobility vs flexibility: think about the demands you impose on your body (as well […]
Duration:00:50:44
#94 How Writing Can Be Transformative with Elite Powerlifter, Writer & Professor Janna Moretti
10/7/2022
From her first construction paper-bound book at age 8, Janna Moretti knew she loved writing. Like many of us, our lives take twists and turns that lead our career and life paths in different directions, as did Janna. Luckily, at almost the age of 30, she found herself back studying and pursuing her first love, […]
Duration:00:47:07
#93 Lesson on Handling Nerves, Stress & Cutting with International Elite Powerlifter Liz Ribaudo
9/24/2022
Many of us have doubted ourselves before stepping on the platform, and it’s always nice to hear some of the strongest lifters in the world also do the same. Today, Liz Ribaudo candidly opens up about her struggles not only with feelings of self-doubt but the stress that results in a lifting session that just […]
Duration:01:00:08
#92 These 4 Strategies Will Help You Maximize Recovery
9/16/2022
You’ve been hitting the gym coming back from injury, but still find that you are not recovering as fast as you’d like. What are you missing? Today Dr. Kaytlyn Wells from Beyond Recovery Physical Therapy and I discuss her tips for maximizing your recovery so that you can get back to lifting heavy fast with […]
Duration:00:51:11
#91 Does Your Squat Suck? Why Squat Shoes May Help
9/9/2022
Over the years I have gone back and forth squatting with flats or lifters. My grounds for sticking with flats I believe were for the wrong reasons. Reasons I will outline in this episode as I make a case towards considering lifters, even if you have the mobility to squat with flats. Listen as we […]
Duration:00:14:08
#90 Grit & Grind with International Elite Powerlifter, Barbara Lee
8/26/2022
Looking back at Barbara’s first meet, you’d think she probably would have quit right then. Most people would. Instead, she found the tenacity in sticking with it, which ultimately led her to be the #7 World Ranked Womens 165lbs. Her development both physically and mentally has been astounding. Today Barabara and I relive her journey […]
Duration:00:55:25
#89 Shoulder Pain? The Exercise You’re Not Doing But Should Try
8/19/2022
I never thought that one exercise would change my shoulder pain as much as this exercise has, but it has and I have to tell everyone about it. Today we talk about the benefits of one of the simplest exercises you can incorporate into your training for your shoulder pain & injury prevention. Listen as […]
Duration:00:21:07
#88 5 Tips To Recovering From Injuries w/ Dr. Kaytlyn Wells
8/12/2022
“You can still lift, you should still lift and it’s possible to keep improving your lifts while you’re injured.” Dr. Kaytlyn Wells from Beyond Recovery Physical Therapy breaks down the ways she helps her clients every day recover from injuries while still progressing in their training and lifts. Listen as we go over: Her background […]
Duration:00:41:33
#87 “The American Pro” Founders Micah Marino & Ana Perez
7/27/2022
As one of the most anticipated meets of the year begins to take stage, I sit down with “The American Pro” founders Micah Marino & Episode 19 guest Ana Perez, for a behind-the-scenes breakdown of what this amazing meet has in store for us. And believe me, it is not going to disappoint. “Fight or […]
Duration:01:00:46
#86 Paralympic Games Bronze Medalist Louise Sugden
4/4/2022
After retiring from International wheelchair basketball in 2016, Louise Sugden was looking for something else she could compete in. Finding she was suited for powerlifting, Louise was hooked. After only being in the sport for 9 months, Louise went to the Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018 where she medaled in silver. She continued to kickass […]
Duration:00:31:17
#85 Shoes For Powerlifting
3/18/2022
Choosing the right shoe to compete in can take some thought and consideration. The right shoe can feel more stable, create a better position for your lift and help facilitate good technique. The wrong shoe can pitch you forward, create instability and leave you in a less than optimal position. Today we talk about the […]
Duration:00:28:39
#84 Powerlifting Over 40: 5 Things To Consider As We Get Older
3/11/2022
Powerlifting is not just a sport for the young and it’s no surprise that we see more and more masters lifters competing. As we continue to train, there are some things to consider to help prolong the longevity of your competitive career as well as keep aches and pains at a minimum. Timestamps are available […]
Duration:00:28:16
#83 Perceived Competence of Visibly tattooed Women with Elite Powerlifter Dr. Ayngelia “Star” Ara
2/25/2022
Though visible tattoos have become more mainstream within the last decade or so, there are still prevailing social-cultural views of tattoos and the individual who wears them. Seen as deviant, criminalistic, or immoral, many of these perceptions are generational and biased towards little understanding of the tattoed community, especially amongst scholars. Dr. Ayngelia “Star” Ara, […]
Duration:01:43:44
#82 Unwritten Rules In Powerlifting
2/19/2022
In any sport, there are ways you behave that not only are respectful to others but show good sportsmanship. Today we go over some areas that you might want to keep in mind when competing in powerlifting. These are not all, just some major areas to understand. Record hunting Warm-up Etiquette Meet-day Etiquette Being respectful […]
Duration:00:24:30
#81 How To Pick Meet Attempts For Powerlifting
2/11/2022
How do you pick your attempts on meet day? Do you have a plan or go off of feel? In this episode, we go over how we select attempts for our athletes. Listen as we go over: What is a reasonable amount to attempt relative to your current 1 rep max Pitfalls of going off […]
Duration:00:20:45