Empowered By Iron

Hiring a Coach: Why, When, & How - Episode 80 For most competitive athletes there comes a time when they want to bring their training up a few notches.  Hiring a coach is a great way to do that. Today we break down our thoughts on why you need a coach, when to hire one, and how to find one.  We also cover the sometimes awkward subject of switching coaches. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of

Thoughts with Kristin & Mary: Weight Classes, Questions & More - Episode 79 This week we really wanted to sit down and just talk. Prepare yourself for opinions,  Q&A and some bantering. Enjoy! Check out our parent company Female Strength Academy - The only online resource created by and for female strength athletes. Eat for Strength and Eat for Strength - Cut courses are now LIVE! A Complete Guide to Intuitive Eating (Ebook) We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and pack

Protein: How Much Do You Really Need?  Today we do a deep dive into the last decade of sports nutrition research regarding protein intake in strength athletes.  Join us as we breakdown how much protein is enough, when and why you need it, protein quality, and how consuming more protein than you need can hinder your performance in training. Hint: It’s not as much as you think. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsor of this episode: Fear Her Fight Athletics : “We are an athletic lifestyle brand designed to allow athletes to harness their confidence from winning the platform to fighting the patriarchy. FHF appeals to those that support women's rights and believe there is

Smart Fit Girls: The Heroes We Wished We Had  As young girls, most of us battled with our own demons surrounding food, body image and community. In out adult years, most of us take step to rectify these broken relationships, but sometimes it takes years and we never are truly fixed. Chrissy Chard and Kellie Walters saw this scenario and asked the obvious question: Can we prevent young girls from ever having to go through what we all wish we didn’t? In today’s episode, we sit down with the two founders of Smart Fit Girls to discuss how SFG began, their own personal journeys and what is on the horizon for this incredible organization. By the end of this interview, you will agree with us that Chrissy and Kellie are the heroes we wished we had. Where you can reach Smart Fit Girls… Instagram: @smartfitgirls Facebook: facebook.com/smartfitgirlsinc Email: smartfitgirls@gmail.com Website: smartfitgirls.org Smart Fit Girls present a two-day EmPOWERlifting event! When: September 21st & 22nd. Where: Fort Collins,

Goals or Limits? - Episode 76 Have you ever gotten so close to some crazy big goals and suddenly realized you’re capable of more than you ever dreamed possible?  Today we discuss how your BIG goals could actually begin to be a limiting factor in your progress as an athlete. We also dive into the mental health aspect of training and discuss some fine lines between training as a healthy outlet vs an avoidance tactic. We would LOVE to hear from you. Suggestions? Feedback? Stories? We want it all. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsors: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reac

That's Not A Compliment... - Episode 75 Don’t you just LOVE when someone feels it is their duty to make comments about your body? Whether it’s a family member, a friend or some rando in the gym, people still believe that their thoughts or feelings about our bodies (positive or negative) somehow matter. Well they don’t. Join us today for some storytime and little bit of ranting on this particular subject. We would LOVE to hear your stories. Shoot us an email at EMPOWEREDBYIRON@GMAIL.COM and we might just share your story on our next episode. If you love Empowered by Iron, take 5 minutes and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. With your help, we can reach more people and spread our message of strength and empowerment. Check out our sponsors: Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and

Stacy Burr: In Control & Unstoppable Today’s episode is a little different than our normal interview. This week Stacy ‘Bama’ Burr joins us to discuss what the f*ck has been going on with her lately, the Kern US Open in San Diego, CA on May 12th and some of her recent revelations about life, love and happiness. We always love having Stacy on the podcast. She is force to be reckoned with. Make sure you check out Stacy at the Kern US Open. The event will be live streamed. Check it out by clicking the link HERE Where you can find Bama: Personal Instagram: @bamaburr Training Company: @bamabricksquadtraining Website: www.bamabricksquad.com E A T  F O R  S T R E N G T H 16 week online guided course teaching you how to fuel your body and eat for strength $150 for the 16 weeks Access to a secret Facebook page with weekly lesson and challenges to help guide your journey Weekly broadcasts with Kristin and Mary regarding weekly topics Group discussions and direct access to Kristin and Mary through a secret app (t

Acceptance - Episode 73 You are never going to get where you want to go if you don’t first honor and accept where you currently are. In today’s episode, we discuss Kristin’s nutritional protocol for injury healing, and then we dive into the topic of acceptance (especially as it pertains to your athletic journey).   Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch!   Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your

Tricia King: Elite Powerlifer - Episode 72 Today’s guest has only competed in two powerlifting meets but is already making gigantic strides in the sport! Tricia has overcome a whole hell of a lot to get to where she is today.  Listen up for an insanely inspiring story about sobriety, cancer survivorship, and unbelievable strength. In our first block, Kristin shares her first powerlifting meet experience. How she modified training, how she fueled herself on meet day and her overall feels towards powerlifting. In our second block, Tricia King joins us to share her story of survival, sobriety and smashing all the weights. Where you can find Tricia: Instagram: @triciaking2 Email: triciaking2@gmail.com Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching f

Menstrual Cycle, Eating for Strength & A Project of Passion - Episode 71 Surprise! Bonus Episode! In this episode we discuss menstrual cycles, training and nutrition. Then we dive into how body recomp is going for your fearless co-hosts. And FINALLY, we have a surprise for you. You won’t want to miss this. Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch! Join our Facebook Group Page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts

Kortney Olson: GRRRL MFCEO - Episode 70 Changing the world is no easy feat and not everyone is cut out for the task, but our guest today is one of those rare individuals. Kortney Olson, MFCEO of GRRRL Clothing and The GRRRL Project, has dedicated her life to create lasting change in the minds of women across the globe. Today we sit down with KO to talk about her personal journey, how GRRRL came about and what she projects the future will look like if GRRRL’s message does not reach every single woman in the world. You won’t want to miss. Where you can find Kortney: Instagram: @kortney_olson Website: www.kortneyolson.com Where you can find GRRRL Clothing: Instagram: @grrrl_clothing Website: www.grrrl.com Want to learn more about GRRRL Live in Las Vegas, NV April 28-29th? Check it out HERE Please take a few minutes to consider supporting Kortney and GRRRL through their “Self Love Rebellion Project” Indiegogo Campaign. We can personally attest to the quality of their clothing (got big legs?! Perfect...these

Frances Manias pt. 2 - Episode 69 This week Iron Sisters founder and powerlifting extraordinaire, Frances Manias, is back on the podcast to dig a little deeper into her personal story. In this episode, we discover why sisterhood means everything to Frances and how the Iron became her foundation when the world she once knew took a 180° turn. We hope you love Frances and her story just as much as we do. Where you can find Frances & Iron Sisters: Iron Sisters on Instagram Iron Sisters USA 2018 Iron Sisters USA Camps: Madison, WI April 13th -15th: Register Here Rock Hill, SC May 5th - 6th: Register Here Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various

Shoulders, Muscles, & Food, Oh My! - Episode 68 Today we put on our doctor and scientist hats and break down two complex issues for you in an attempt to simplify and make you a better athlete.  Kristin discusses shoulders: how to keep them healthy, strong, and bulletproof.  Mary breaks down how each macronutrient plays a role in muscle protein synthesis.  Together we discuss some finer points of body recomposition and how to know when to eat more food and what choices are best for your body. Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching se

Our guest today is creating lasting change in the world through her company and her platform. Mallory Rowan is a nationally ranked powerlifter, CEO and co-founder of LVD (Lift Visualize Dominate) Fitness, but that’s not the only reason she’s our guest on the podcast today… Prepare to be inspired to live an authentic life...you’re not going to want to miss this one. Where you can find Mallory & LVD Fitness: Personal Instagram: @malloryrowan Mallory's Personal Website LVD Fitness Instagram: @lvdfitness LVD Website Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy off

Mythbusters - Episode 66 In this episode we put on our Mythbusting hats and tackles some of the myths that exist in the fitness industry. From protein shakes to arching makes your back break, we dive into some of the most requested myths submitted by YOU, our listener. This episode was super fun and we hope to do more like this in the future! Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out their merch

A Sane Approach to Body Recomposition - Episode 65 We see A LOT about weight loss and bulking. While both of these approaches can work, they can sometimes feel drastic when you’re in the midst of it, but there is a third option that isn’t well discussed: Body Recomposition (i.e. eating enough food to fuel your daily activities, getting stronger and losing body fat in the process). In this episode, we walk through the science of fat loss and muscle gain, and then we will dive into two methods of body recomposition: fast vs. slow. If you want to get really strong and are in it for the long haul, this episode is for you. Check out our parent company Female Strength Academy - The only online resource created by and for female strength athletes. Eat for Strength and Eat for Strength - Cut courses are now LIVE! A Complete Guide to Intuitive Eating (Ebook) Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coal

2018: Ignore the Noise - Episode 64 Happy New Year!!  This is the time of year where it seems every post on social media is about losing weight to become a better version of yourself.  Since when do those two things equal each other, anyway?  For us, 2018 is all about ignoring the noise and encouraging you to do the same.  Just because everyone else is doing something doesn’t mean you have to.  Ignore the noise, listen to your heart, and go after what YOU want! Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes. Bama Brick Squad - Stacy offers various coaching services and packages: all geared towards helping you reach your goals. She works with athletes of all shapes and sizes. Support BBS and check out th

Frances Manias: “You can’t stop the evolution of training” - Episode 63 “We all have the strength to go at it alone, but we choose to go at it together.” Our guest today is all about community. From elite basketball to bodybuilding to powerlifting, Frances Manias has dominated just about everything, and in the past year, has built one of the best powerlifting training camps to date...Iron Sisters. She is extremely humble in all her accomplishments, and chooses to shine the light on others. We are very excited to have Frances on the podcast for Part I of our interview with her. This episode is so inspirational, you don’t want to miss it!! Where you can find Frances & Iron Sisters: Iron Sisters on Instagram Iron Sisters USA January 2018 Iron Sisters USA Camp: Jan 19-20 Register HERE Jennifer Thompson: Bench Press 101 Jennifer Thompson: Bench Press 201 Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We env

Mental Gains: Mindset for the New Year ft. Stacy "Bama" Burr - Episode 62 Empowered By Iron is a resource to help mold you into the lifter and the PERSON you want to be.  If you haven’t figured out by now, we are not your average strength podcast.  We are challenging the cultural dynamics surrounding strong women.   We know you have goals you want to accomplish.  If you didn’t have some sort of goals, you wouldn’t be a lifter.  So we need to find ways to get your mind right to accomplish those goals. With a little help from Bama Burr, we discuss the method of goal setting, how to set yourself up for success and techniques to help you accomplish your goals. Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Coaching - Online nutrition coaching for strength and functional fitness athletes.

Women’s Strength Coalition founder, Shannon Wagner - Episode 61 Most people complain about situations or circumstance, but very few of those people actually take action to make change and our guest today is doing just that. Shannon Wagner is the founder of Women’s Strength Coalition (WSC), a nonprofit organization committed to creating communities through increased access to strength training, a powerlifter and an all around amazing woman. She found her peace through iron and is making strides to help all women, regardless of gender identity, orientation and race, experience that same freedom. Where you can find Shannon and Women’s Strength Coalition: Shannon Instagram Women’s Strength Coalition Instagram Women’s Strength Coalition Website WSC Facebook Page Check out our sponsors: Women’s Strength Coalition - Our mission is to build stronger communities through increased access to strength training. We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunity to express their voice and embrace their power. Fie