Conversations with Claire

Mike Gonzales is the drummer for Kill Tony Band. He has played with Keith Urban, Gary Clark Jr, The Peterson Bro's, Gina Chavez, Charley Crockett and many more. In this episode we learn that Mike got what many would call a "late start". He pursues his passion with unparalleled work ethic (we get in to the details of what that looks like). He tells many rad stories and is one of the hardest workers in every room -- who does so with humility. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Mike. His journey will continue to be one to want to support and stay tuned in to. Follow Mike on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mikeagonz13?igsh=dnZ0Y3M1aHg3OWN6 Follow Claire on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com

Rachell Hague is Co-Founder & CEO of KonnectHer -- A Community for Female Entrepreneurs. She is a martial artist, podcast host, speaker and mentor... all at the age of 24! Rachell grew up caring for her sister who passed away in 2020. We talk about the grief she walked through at age 20 and how she transformed the pain in to the purpose driven entrepreneurial endeavors she has excelled with today. We also talk about her passion for martial arts, and an honest account of both of our struggles with cultivating friendships with women and what we have learned to create more of that. Connect with Rachell HERE: https://www.instagram.com/rachellhague?igsh=MTJkZTVlYTUwNW1oNw== Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com

In today's episode a dear friend of mine shares her story. From growing up with access to drugs and alcohol to being addicted to meth in her early 20's... then in to recovery. Danielle Cobb IS what recovery looks like to me. This woman inspires me and walks the walk of a person who "has that light" and shares it without expectations. We talk about healing through our recovery... from the painful parts of the first year to the healing we've experienced relationally and so much more. Danielle carries a disposition of serenity and peace that we likely all crave more of... so let's hear it directly from her. Check out Claire's Coaching HERE.

Can you define health? I've been asking a lot of fitness professionals this question. We desire better health, yet it isn't easy to define -- even for the pro's. So where do YOU begin? I don't believe I have a perfected answer to that. I do have over a decade of insatiable curiosity, an alphabet soup of certifications and hundreds of clients over that time achieving lasting results. This is a candid attempt to distill my experience and evolving education in to actionable info. Topics include: How to find a personal trainer/fitness coach, what it's realistically like to begin a resistance training program (at any age), common pitfalls along your fitness journey (trying to emulate fitfluencer workouts, diet hurdles and more). NOTE: I am aware that throughout this episode I am pushing for us to grow. I want us all to be our own best advocate. I cannot wait to continue to watch the field of health grow and expand and evolve. I hope you'll choose to continue to trudge what is, in my opinion, a worthwhile journey to prioritize your health. You're worth it. Episode Co-Hosted by Madi Taskett. A special thank you to Madi for choosing to host this episode in hopes of sharing useful perspective and support her trainer and now dear friend. You're a legend. Madi's Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/taskett?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Claire's Website: www.clairebayscoach.com Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays/

Coach Jimmy House is back! This time we're answering the "Top 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions of Fitness Professionals". I've had the luxury of learning from Jimmy since last fall and it is an honor to get to share his knowledge & experience here today. Jimmy has 23 years of experience in training, actively coaches online and in person. He is a professional athlete in many sports including pro wrestling, jiu jitsu, powerlifting & bodybuilding. This episode was a blast to record and I'm confident there are solid takeaways for all stages of your fitness journey. Apply for Coaching with Jimmy HERE. Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE.

Shawn Livingston is the host of "I am Redemption" podcast, US Army Veteran, Motivational Speaker and Personal Trainer. His story includes drug addiction and incarceration... and against all odds has gone on to accomplish incredible feats athletically, personally and professionally. His documentary "100 Miles to Redemtion" covers his journey in early recovery to running a 100 mile race... and he's done so much more in the 5-6 years since then that we unpack here. A truly inspiring story of a resilient human who has transformed his entire life. Check out "I am Redemtion" Podcast HERE. Follow Shawn HERE. Check out Claire's Online Coaching HERE.

William Costello is a brilliant mind, PhD student of Evolutionary Psychology at University of Texas and a fascinating conversationalist. In this episode we learn about modern mating, incels (involuntary celibate's), the red blue and black pills and so much more. Follow along with William's work on X HERE. Contact William's colleague Dr. Andrew G. Thomas HERE. Check out Claire's Coaching + Programs HERE.

Rychelle Moses is a PhD student, researcher, educator, writer, advocate and consultant for Domestic Abuse. In this episode Rychelle shares her personal experiences in abusive relationships and how this has driven her professionally in her passion for prevention and awareness. Check out Rychelle's Weekly Newsletter HERE. Check out Claire's Online Coaching HERE.

Roman Rodriguez is the Co-Founder of The Coaches Market, PPSC Educator and Award Winning Equinox Coach. Roman taught the PPSC in Austin, TX in February. It was my second time attending the course. I appreciated his perspective and expertise so much... I had to bring him on the pod. Roman has a clear message of ACTION -- not just saying what you plan to do but being a person who acts upon it daily. We learn about the importance of T-Spine mobility, tips for martial arts athletes, invaluable tools for coaches and some often overlooked but important differences between males and females in sport. Follow & Connect with Roman HERE. Sign up for coaching with Claire HERE.

Madi Taskett is a skilled writer, marketing expert, keynote speaker and personal training client of mine - aka a total #MuscleMommy. We discuss her fitness journey and growth in the gym over the past 5 months together. We then venture in to codependency, a topic we speak about frequently. Madi's honesty and relatability are so refreshing and she's become a dear friend whom I respect and have tremendous gratitude for. This episode feels like a beautiful encapsulation of that. Connect with Madi HERE. Sign up for Coaching HERE.

Jim Galvin is a 5x Guinness World Record holder, former Royal Marines Commando, former Team GB Boblseigh athlete and today runs Alchemy Athletic Coaching. Jim recently came to visit ATX for a few weeks and spent much of his stay an ONNIT Gym, where we met. In this episode we learn about his upbringing dealing with "rage" and "anger" from an early age to getting in to his back half of his twenties feeling "indifferent" about life. We talk about tools we're learning about today to better navigate life. Jim today works online and is currently traveling alongside some "good mates" prioritizing meaningful relationships with other men. Refreshing perspective from a rad human. Follow Jim HERE. Check out Alchemy Athletic HERE. Follow Claire HERE. Apply to work with Claire HERE.

Tara is someone I look up to in the fitness space. She is a strength and mindset coach who runs an online coaching business. Not only does she have a physique that commands respect, but she has a sense of humor and "no fluff" perspective that is so refreshing on social media. Learn about her personal journey in fitness as well as her coaching approach on many things gym/nutrition. A conversation I thoroughly enjoyed with a rad human. Follow Tara HERE. Check out TL Method HERE. Follow Claire HERE. Check out Coaching from Claire HERE.

Nikki Zahka aka @fitwithnikk_ is a woman in tech with an obsession for health and connection. Nikki shares in a refreshingly vulnerable way in this episode. Her story includes struggling from being overweight to becoming "the ab girl" who then navigated liver, adrenal and hormone issues. She began to experience daily fatigue, thinning hair and increasingly problematic gut health. Nikki has been on a journey from "overtraining and under-fueling" to putting in the hard work of getting her health back from the inside out. She is stronger mentally and physically today than ever before. Huge shout out to Nikki for her heart in sharing this story. Follow Nikki HERE. Follow Claire HERE. Check out Claire's Coaching HERE.

Dakota Meyer is a USMC/Medal of Honor Recipient, Founder & CEO of Own the Dash and Dash Hydrate and Host of "You're Human" Podcast... he is also a father, husband and firefighter. This conversation is a journey through his story to date and unpacks many of the concepts and principles Dakota lives by today. Follow Dakota Meyer HERE. Follow Claire HERE. Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE.

Dom is doing remarkable things in his mid-twenties. Less than 6 months ago Dom was out running with some friends and went in to cardiac arrest at age 24. His work ethic and belief in big goals has been notable ever since we met... and he's taking on his next big feat in a matter of weeks to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro just 6 months after this near death experience. We talk about content creation, podcasting, consistency, mindset and health. A very worthwhile listen filled with inspiration and action. Follow Dom's journey HERE. Support his Kilimanjaro climb for the kids HERE. Follow Claire HERE. Check out Claire's coaching HERE.

Tess Miller (aka @TessNoel) is a global fitness sensation. She started creating content 13 months ago and has grown to over 269K followers on Instagram alone... on top of working full time and then some. This is an honest conversation between two female fitness professionals navigating the landscape of it all. Tess is authentic, inspiring, hardworking, supportive and downright good vibes. If you're not following along with her journey... here's your cue to tune in <3 Follow Tess HERE. Follow Claire HERE. Apply for coaching with Claire HERE.

Round Two with Eric Hinman. A 43 year old 5x Ironman Athlete, Brand Builder, Content Creator and CrossFit Athlete. Eric is an inspiration to millions, a very hard worker with a refreshing curiosity and zeal for life... and a willingness to share and document the journey. Learn many habits that he has built that have made him a very magnetic human. Connect with Eric HERE. Connect with Claire HERE. Apply for Coaching with Claire HERE. Listen to Episode 3 with Eric HERE.

Danielle is a Speaker, Emcee and owner/operator of her Self Mastery Mentorship Courses. She introduced me to different vocabulary and perspective all throughout the episode. Learn what "self mastery" means to Danielle, what tools she used early in her journey as well as today to navigate hardship, and the lessons she's learning today. She's been a force in every room we've occupied together since I met her in 2022... find out more of why and how in this episode. Connect with Danielle HERE. Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Claire HERE.

Spencer Coursen wears MANY hats: Best-Selling Author, Threat Management Expert, Angel Investor, Public Speaker, and Veteran/Veteran Advocate to name a few. Can you say multi-faceted?! This episode was beyond beautiful to host. From being born in to a "protector" role, to suicidal ideation for decades, to many impressive accomplishments professionally via tremendous hardwork... today he tells his story and walks through the therapeutic methods he has used to heal and more importantly THRIVE in life today. Very proud of this one. Find Spencer and his work HERE.

Shandi is a dynamite. Small Package... Absolute Powerhouse. Shandi is the Founder & CEO of FreeWell -- a beauty brand with disruptive behavior ;). She shares her story on this episode of being raped as a child and overcoming alcoholism through a recovery program, therapy and more. She has now built a brand she is wildly passionate about with BIG vision. She is heavily involved with human trafficking survivor rehabilitation today. This episode was an absolute delight to be able to host with a friend I'm dang proud of. We hope you get something of value out of it. <3 Check out FreeWell HERE.