Empowered By Iron

Taylar Stallings: Basically Superwoman - Episode 59 From college shot-put to USAW world team athlete, our guest today has done a little bit of everything in her time in the strength world. Today, Taylar Stallings joins us to share her story. We discuss how she got so strong, some of her mental battles as an elite athlete and the diversification of strength sports. Taylar Stallings is basically superwoman. Where you can find Taylar: Instagram: @Taylarmade Website: Taylarmadefitness.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 for strength and functional fitness athletes. Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron & Please leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcast! :)

Mobility for the Squat - Episode 58 Why can’t I squat to depth?  Why do my hips feel so tight? What is a butt-wink and should I be worried?  If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this episode is for you.  Kristin, our resident chiropractor and movement/mobility expert breaks down some general mobility and stability principles for us and then goes in depth on how to hit better positions in our squats.   To see examples of the exercises discussed, join our Facebook Group page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource. 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. Support our Patreon Page! Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron & Please leave us a

Janae Marie Kroc: Strength is NOT a gender - Episode 57 Women are constantly told they should be less, and our guest today has unique insight into this issue. Janae Marie Kroc is paving the way for transgender women in today’s strength world by striving to live a life that is more and not less.  Join us as we have a deep discussion about what gender is, how she was outed, her journey since then and a whole lot more.   Where you can find Janae: Instagram: @janaemariekroc Website: (coming soon!!) Documentary: Transformer Check out our sponsor: 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. Support our Patreon Page! Join our Facebook Group page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource. Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron & Please leave us a review on iTunes! :) Highlights: 11:15 -

Ana Perez: Self Made - Episode 56 A rough start to life never stopped our guest from achieving her goals, in fact, you might say it only fueled her fire. Ana Perez joins us today and shares her story of struggle and triumph. Ana is nothing less than incredible. She is the epitome of ‘Self Made.’ Where you can find Ana: Instagram: @ana_smash Personal Website: www.anasmash.com Company Website: www.letsdovideo.com Support our Patreon Page! Join our Facebook Group page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource. Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron & Please leave us a review on iTunes! :) Highlights: 2:00 - Who is Ana Perez? 4:33 - How did Ana get into Powerlifting? 8:30 - Ana’s interview in Women's Strength Coalition brought to light her struggle with drug addiction and how powerlifting helped her change her circumstances. 17:10 -  OWN YOUR STORY 27:00 - High school dropout to entrepreneur - be your own motivation. 31:12 - Ana’s most memorable powerlifting mo

Eating for Health and Gains: The Missing Pieces - Episodes 55 You’ve heard about macros and micros, carbs and fats, protein and sugar...but what does it all mean and how does it apply to you as an athlete. In today’s episode, we discuss what a ‘Healthy Diet’ actually means. We drop quite the knowledge bomb on you, so make sure you have a pen and paper ready to take some notes! 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! Join our Facebook Group page: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource. Follow us on Instagram and tag us in your posts by using the hashtag #empoweredbyiron & Please leave us a review on iTunes! :) Highlights: 3:15 - What is a healthy diet for a female strength athlete? 12:00 - Carbs, carbs the magical macro Episode - Manipulating Carbohydrates for Training and Recovery

Snow Charpentier: Healthy Decisions - Episode 54 The life of an elite weightlifter is envied by many, however, the sacrifices they have to make are kept in the dark. In today’s episode we have Snow Charpentier (yes, that’s her name...pretty rad huh?), a Catalyst Athlete and graphic designer, here to discuss her journey into weightlifting, her setbacks, and how she is using her obstacles to empower her future. Where you can find Snow: Weightlifting Women Power of Snow Designs Instagram: @powersofthesnow Join our Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Facebook Group Check out Catalyst Athletics for all your weightlifting needs. Highlights: 3:00 - Who is Snow? 7:30 - How she got into weightlifting. 20:00 - The Dark Side of Being Lean: Snow Edition 33:15 - The highlight reels vs. reality 43:00 - How has Snow been Empowered by Iron

When You Can't Come Back - Episode 53 Life can really throw some curve-balls, and sometimes we can adjust and knock it out of the park...but sometimes we strike out (yes, we did just use a baseball reference). In today’s episode we tackle a sensitive topic regarding comebacks, or lack-thereof. We discuss what you can do if life has pushed you away from lifting and how each of us would handle that situation. Facebook Group: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Don’t forget to join our Facebook group page!!! Here's what went down in today's episode: 0:25 - FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS!!!! Go join our Facebook group page, Women in Strength - Athlete Resource, for information about dates and time! 1:20 - What happens if you can’t come back? In response to Episode 46 - Turn Your Set Backs into Comebacks 3:45 - Mary’s response 7:00 - What is your why? 8:40 - Kristin’s response 15:24 - It’s about the community 16:45 - What does your sport mean to you…?

Heather Connor: IPF World Champion & Female Badass - Episode 52 It’s only been three years since Heather Connor stepped into the Powerlifting scene, and girl is she making waves. In this episode, we get to know the person behind the Instagram persona @stay_fit_with_Heather, what fuels her fire, what loyalty means in the sport and so much more. Join us as we dive into Heather’s story today on Empowered by Iron. In this episode: 3:15 - Who is Heather Connor? 9:45 - The frustration of online coaches… 15:30 - How did Heather get into Powerlifting? 21:19 - Heather’s advice for lifters competing in their first meet. 22:38 - What fuels her fire….! 26:50 - The mental aspect of lifting: Keeping a personal life in an overly-personal world 34:13 -  How Heather has been Empowered by Iron 41:47 - Loyalty Where you can find Heather: Instagram: @stay_fit_with_heather Email: stayfitwithheather@gmail.com 2017 USAPL RAW Nationals Heather will be competing in the 47kg weight class in the prime-time lifting session on D

We ARE Empowered by Iron - Episode 51 Being 100% authentic is no easy feat. We live in a world where authenticity is rare and social interactions are so superficial it makes us want to SCREAM! In this episode, we sit down and answer some thought-provoking questions that we hope give you some more insight into who we are as people. It’s time to get raw and real because we ARE Empowered by Iron. DON’T FORGET to join our Facebook support group: Women in Strength - Athlete Resource. This episode highlights: 5:15 - Current life goals 9:30 - What are you absolutely determined to do? 12:20 - What do you spend most of your time thinking about? 17:40 - Something that scares you… 21:30 - Something that excites you… 25:40 - What are some personal rules you never break? 30:50 - What is something you’ve had to unlearn? 35:00 - Women in Strength - Athlete Resource Facebook support group!!!!

Stacy "Bama" Burr: No Risk, No Reward - Episode 50 Sometimes you have to risk it all, and that is exactly what our guest today did. Stacy “Bama” Burr joins us today to share how she has risen to the top in powerlifting, how she deals with negative comments and how becoming empowered by iron has given her the confidence to live her passions and to become the best version of herself. This is one episode you don't want to miss.  You can find Bama and her squad at: Instagram: @bamaburr @Jillian_Lew @bamabricksquad Bama Brick Squad Coaching http://bamabricksquad.com/#about

Moving Forward: Giving Back - Episode 49 Where has time gone?! We’re coming up on our 1 year anniversary at Empowered by Iron!! Tune in for our exciting new mission going into this 2nd year and how YOU can help make a difference in the strength community.

Coping with the Monotony of Training - Episode 48 Training is a grind, it’s monotonous.  You have to be okay with the grind - it's not for everyone. In this episode we break down how to assess your goals and feelings about training, and turn them into a way to get through the grind or move on to better things.

Cultivating Gym Culture - Episode 47 How closely is your training environment tied to your success? In this episode we define good gym culture, what it is not, and how to cultivate your own.

Turn Your Setback into a Comeback - Episode 46 Injuries happen, but are you going to let them take you out completely? Today we talk about overcoming injuries, mental wins and choosing to turn your setback into a comeback.

Meal Prep: Do or Don't - Episode 45 Does the thought of meal prep make you anxious?  Maybe you’re doing it wrong!  Today we discuss various methods of meal prep to help fit your personality and schedule.  

Breaking Through Mental and Physical Sticking Points - Episode 44 Plateaus happen to everyone. Whether it’s in life or lifting, we all have sticking points (both mental and physical), we have to get through. In this episode, we talk about these barriers, discuss some tricks to overcome them, and share a little of our own personal sticking points.

Powerlifting Technique Remedies - Episode 43 We are always chasing personal records (PRs) , but at what cost? Many athletes throw technique out the window (intentionally or not) to achieve their goals, and tend to neglect the long term consequences of their technical mishaps. In this episode we discuss some common powerlifting technical errors and remedies to help correct these issues. We want you to be able to lift healthy for a long, long time! To inquire about Powerlifting Coaching, email Mary at barebonestraining@gmail.com For nutrition, email Kristin at fiercelyfueled@gmail.com

Living a Proactive Life - Episode 42 There are times in life where you have to make some tough decisions. Taking a proactive approach rather than a reactive one will benefit you in the long run. Don’t let a someone else make your decision for you. Plan and take action...be the eye of your own storm. In this episode we share the exciting (and scary) proactive decision we have made. Change is scary, but we’re ready!! Carolina Fitness Equipment in Charlotte Follow Chris Gulley: @relentless_fitness_cjg  Follow Bare Bones Barbell: @barebonesbarbell

Compete as you train, train as you compete - Episode 41 What do you do when you step up to the bar? Do you stomp your feet? Slap your legs? Yell? Or are you cool, calm and collected? Today we talk about different types of lifters, how we lift and what is wrong with you if you aren’t yelling to the skies before every lift. Hint: if you aren't outwardly aggressive or angry, it doesn't mean you aren't a force to be reckoned with in the platform. You do you, girl. 

Bend But Don't Break: Lifting & Relationships - Episode 40 Opposites attract, right? But what do you do when your significant other isn’t into the fitnasss as much as you are? In this episode we discuss our relationships, what we do to maintain the peace and some amateur advice for navigating relationships and lifting.