Peaceful Power Podcast

Ali Reti Bio- Through her parent’s entrepreneurial successes and failures, Ali learned first-hand that the best way to make a living is by first making a genuine life. For her, the center of that genuine life is wellness education and fitness services. Ali’s professional experiences over the past 10 years have reinforced her commitment to progressing in life highlighting wellness and fitness—she loves it, she’s good at it, and most importantly, she’s seen it help people and change lives, time and time again. Around the world, and in-person in Boulder, CO, RetiFit clients are empowered by the companies results-oriented commitment to be a catalyst for worldwide social change and individual healthy behavior change. Join us as we create a new standard in wellness and fitness focused on progress over perfection. Connect with Ali WEBSITE: www.retifit.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/retifit/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RetiFit/ Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- @andreaclaassen21 Facebook- @an

Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry nearly two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in dance and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, NSCA personal trainer, ACE Health Coach, Genesis Transformation Health Coach and Precision Nutrition Level 1 (soon to be level 2) Health Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method. Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way. Courtney is passionate about a multi-dimensional approach to health and fitness, and integrates the practices of clean eating, functional movement and stress management. She loves to move and share her love of moveme

What makes a good workout? There are so many workout ideas and inspiration out there. How do you know what is a "good" workout vs. a fad in the industry? First let's define what a good workout means. To me that means something you're going to do on a consistent basis and enjoy it. If you don't enjoy your workout you will probably skip it. Let's also think about what a workout is verse what exercise is. When we think workout we think going to a gym typically. Sometimes we think about lifting weights, cardio or going to a class. Exercise on the other hand, I consider to be more movement based. Meaning going for a walk, vacuuming, cleaning the house, daily activities. If you haven't heard all month long I will be releasing a free Hustle, Muscle & Flow workout every Monday in April. This is the program I'm very passionate about that has helped women achieve fitness goals, make time for themselves and start a new workout habit. All of the workouts are 30 minutes or less and can be done from the comforts of your ow

Lindsey is a life coach and personal trainer with over a decade of experience working with a wide variety of clients. She completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University with a focus in exercise physiology and emphasis in psychology. Over the last ten years she has held a variety of positions including a leadership role as an assistant department head, has taught group personal training classes, and connected with clients in individual sessions. In 2013 she graduated from Adler Graduate School with a Master's in Psychotherapy and an emphasis in Career Coaching. She also holds a Professional Life Coaching certification and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. When not working with clients you can find her training for obstacle course racing, adventuring and traveling around the United States, hanging out with her fur babies, drinking coffee, and hunkering down for the upcoming cold Minnesota winter. Connect with Lindsey: WEBSITE: www.lindseyheiserman.com INSTAGRAM

Let me start by telling you a personal story about my postpartum body shame. I head into a local bank it's not the usual one I go into and the guy asks me what I do as it was my business bank account. I said I'm a personal trainer he looked me up and down and I wanted to blurt out but I just had a baby. I somehow did not and thanked him and left. That was not unfortunately the first time I felt shame over my postpartum body. Head on over to andreaclaassen.com for more information about the Hustle, Muscle & Flow program.

Mom guilt it seems to come as a right of passage when you become a mom. We feel it for everything- did I feed my child the nonorganic broccoli, my child fell when playing with their toys it must be my fault somehow, I left my child with my spouse to get groceries, I'm a horrible mother. Let alone leaving our child for an overnight trip! Consistent trips to the gym where I would have to leave my child in the daycare not going to happen. Those are all real feelings and I've felt guilt in all of those situations. Are they right no, but that's what happens. We get in our own heads. So I want to tackle the mom guilt around our health. Head over to andreaclaassen.com for more information about the Hustle, Muscle & Flow program.

Catherine Basu, M.Ed is an ACE-Certified personal trainer, the owner of Fit Armadillo®, and the author of the new book, Superwomen Secrets Revealed: Successful Women Talk About Fitting in Fitness and Dare You to Join Them. Armed with her B.S. Degree in Biology from The College of William and Mary, Catherine enjoys debunking fitness and nutrition myths to help her clients achieve lasting results. She's been quoted for her expertise in WebMD magazine, on SparkPeople.com, LiveStrong.com, EmpowHER, Fitbie, and WorldLifestyle, and writes as a blogger for the Huffington Post. Catherine has zero tolerance for diets, supplements, and detoxes (and not just because she’s a huge fan of gluten-full bread!), but lots of love for those new to fitness. An avid runner, she has competed in races from the 1500m to the full marathon, and loves helping others start a running routine. Connect with Catherine WEBSITE: FitArmadillo.com INSTAGRAM: @fitarmadillo FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FitArmadillo/ TWITTER: Twitter.

This might be one of the most difficult, & vulnerable podcasts I’ve ever done. I want to talk about this as I wish more women would speak out about postpartum problems. I know I have waited a year before sharing my story as I it took me about that long to feel like me again. I also didn’t want judgement from other moms. Especially as I personally felt like I was failing as a mom the second my son was born. To find out more information head on over to the show notes to read more on the background of the story of my son's birth- andreaclaassen.com/podcast58 Where you can find more out about Andrea facebook.com/andreaclaassen21 Instagram: @andreaclaassen21 Private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/peacefulpower

Robyn Baldwin is an Alpha Female and a Work / Life Harmony Strategist. She is a full-time Marketing Manager, a fitness/lifestyle blogger at RobynBaldwin.com, a former CFL cheerleader and fitness competitor, a published fitness model, a freelance writer, a Kobo best selling author of Love Lost, Life Found, a brand ambassador and a podcaster. With a passion for fitness Robyn loves running, weight lifting, has taught spin and coached beginner runners. She’s also a yogi and has been practicing for over 10 years. She now spends the majority of her spare time training for obstacle course racing. She also calls herself an MS Warrior after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in December of 2014 and now PCOS in December of 2016. Full show notes on andreaclaassen.com/podcast57 Connect with Robyn WEBSITE: robynbaldwin.com INSTAGRAM: @robynbaldwin FACEBOOK: RobynBaldwinAlphaFemale TWITTER: @Robynbaldwin SNAPCHAT: @robynbaldwin PERISCOPE: @robynbaldwin Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- @andreaclaassen21 Fa

What happens when you are stuck in a rut and you can't seem to shake it? It's time to change the channel! What does that mean? Well this is a phrase I like to use with my tennis players when they are struggling on the court. If they start getting in a rut and have been down on themselves and are speaking negatively about their play I tell them to change the channel. For show notes head on over to www.andreaclaassen.com/podcast56 To connect over on instagram & facebook head on over to @andreaclaassen21 For more information on the dosha training head over to https://safiretraining.leadpages.co/5daydoshatraining/

Ilyse Baker a woman whose personality is as contagious and charismatic as her enthusiasm for fitness and dance. With celebrity devotees, including LeAnn Rimes, and as the creator of the dance fitness program Dancinerate®, Ilyse Baker is one of the most sought after dance instructors in America and a recent cover girl for American Fitness magazine. Her dance inspired fitness videos will shake up any workout and burn major calories. Based in Los Angeles, Ilyse travels the World showing people the power of expressing themselves through dance movement and has worked with some of the biggest brands in the fitness industry like Weight Watchers and Reebok, just to name a few. Ilyse’s programs have caught the media’s attention where she has been featured on EXTRA, FOX’s Everyday Denver, Access Hollywood, CBS Talk Philly and in Us Weekly, SELF Magazine, and SHAPE.com. Never one to stand still for too long, Ilyse has developed a branded line of women’s tank tops and tees based upon her favorite sayings while teaching

Bio: Rebekah “Bex” Borucki, founder of BEXLIFE® and the BLISSED IN® wellness movement, is a mother-of-five, TV host, meditation guide, author, speaker, birth doula, fitness and yoga instructor, and popular social media personality. She also travels extensively, sharing her love for yoga, wellness, and meditation at exclusive workshops, luxury retreats, and public events. Her first book, You Have 4 Minutes to Change Your Life, was released by Hay House in February 2017. For more information, visit www.BexLife.com/book. Bex's Social: http://bexlife.com http://facebook.com/bexlife http://instagram.com/bexlife http://youtube.com/bexlife Andrea's Social: andreaclaassen.com Facebook & Instagram @andreaclaassen21 Private Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/peacefulpower

Nicole (Nickie) Carrigan is a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Team Beachbody Coach. With 12 years experience in the fitness industry, she can motivate you to achieve your fitness goals. Nickie also carries specialty certificates in a variety of areas including Beachbody's World Class Programs P90X, INSANITY, CIZE, and PiYo Strength. She also carries specialty certifications in: TRX Suspension Training, Kettlebells, Yoga, Les Mills, Aqua Fitness, and Active Older Adults. Nickie has helped clients from ages 6-93 lead a more active and healthy lifestyle. Websites www.nickiecarrigan.com www.nickiecarriganfitness.com Where to find Andrea: andreaclaassen.com Instagram & facebook: @andreaclaassen21 Private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/peacefulpower

Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast. I'm your host Andrea Claassen and today I have Chuck Turner of the Movement Lab. A little background on Chuck- I actually met Chuck at the private training facility we both train clients from. I respect his training and thought he would be a great person to have on the show. Little did I know he is full of nuggets and surprises. We chat about why he believes adults don't need structured shoes & should be in more minimal shoes. As well as a surprising nugget at the end of the interview on why he doesn't believe in using pillows to sleep on. I hope you have as much fun digging into this interview as I had chatting with Chuck. To connect with Chuck you can find him over at http://movement-lab.com/ & on instagram @iamchuckturner. You can find Andrea over on andreaclaassen.com & over on instagram @andreaclaassen21

Sheri a Holistic Health Entrepreneur and Lifestyle Coach who empowers people to live their most extraordinary life by developing an extraordinary mindset. I hold a bachelors in community health and have always been drawn to the understanding of why we do what we do. I have overcome tremendous adversity and have seen the conversations of the ego mind. My goal is to now bring awareness to more people who are conversing with their fear instead of love. My mission is to inspire people to not die with their music still inside of them. I have a deep desire to reach people and show them that they are not alone. I teach healing for the mind, body, and soul for both men and women. Where to connect with Sheri Website- www.sheriazhomayoon.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/sheri.homayoon Sheri does live videos every morning at 8:30am EST on her facebook page. Instagram- @SheriAZHomayoon Head over to andreaclaassen.com/podcast51 for the show notes. Facebook Group- facebook.com/groups/peacefulpower

This is the perfect topic to discuss my recent business name change. I’ve shifted gears from SaFire Training to my name Andrea Claassen. Why the change well my new identity is going to be geared towards online group coaching. I’ve learned so many lessons this past year since becoming a mom. Some were pretty intense, others were life changing. From this transition I’m working on creating my own Peaceful Power Practices. The habits I believe in to help you live an aligned life. I will be discussing this more as the year unfolds. I will also be sharing some of the most personal things that occurred this past year in an upcoming podcast once I can fully formulate my message to better help other women who might have went through something similar. To learn more about habits head over to andreaclaassen.com/podcast 50 or over on instagram @andreaclaassen21 To join our facebook group head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulpower/

Scott has spent 19 years in the health and wellness industry as a personal trainer, health club owner, and sports nutritionist. His passions shifted as his mindset did and he wanted more out of his life. He ventured in the world of Network Marketing and after 3 1/2 years and was able to retire from his job and business. Scott's passion now is assisting other Network Marketers around him the benefit of residual income and how untapped LinkedIN is for connections, conversations, and conversions into your business. In the last 14 months alone, he has grown his connections from 700 to 10,300 with an average of 30 calls per week, Scott's passion is being a servant to the Network Marketing Industry, and teaching all of those around me how to take their own businesses to explosive levels. I assist Network Marketers, Entrepreneurs, and Online Small Businesses, how to not only use the power of LinkedIN to grow your business, but also how this specific social media platform has to be implemented to make your business

Habits are something we do every day whether you realize it or not. Our lives are run by habits. Just think what do you do every morning when you get out of bed? Today I chat about how we keep a habit, break a habit, and make a habit finally stick. Also super excited to open up my brand new website at andreaclaassen.com where you can connect with me further.

Angela is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Chakra Coach, Reiki Practitioner, and Let Your Yoga Dance® Instructor based in New York City. She has been a yogini, on and off the mat for nearly two decades. She received her Yoga Teacher certification and Let Your Yoga Dance Teacher certification from the Kripalu School of Yoga, the largest yoga center in the nation. Deepening her study and practice of yoga and the chakra energy system, she received her advanced level 500-hour yoga leadership certification with Shakti Initiation in Bali, Indonesia. Although Angela initially started practicing yoga to heal physical injuries from a bad car accident, she soon discovered the healing power of yoga extended from body, to mind and spirit, on and off the mat. To Angela, yoga is more than asana practice (the postures); it has been, and continues to be, a life changing journey and commitment to her true self. She believes in the philosophy that yoga should meet your body where it is now, and that yoga is a practice o

Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen. Today I will be discussing what changes you can make by starting a workout routine. Today is the first solo show of the new year happy 2017! Starting a workout routine is usually on the top of many people’s minds at this time of the year. I won’t to help those who have been working out consistently take their fitness level up a notch. When we think of goals let's start with 1 week goals. What do you want to accomplish this upcoming week? It can be get all of your workouts in, it might be plan your workouts for the upcoming week, maybe attempt to practice crow pose? What goal could you accomplish in one week. Notice attempting crow pose does not mean you will be able to do it by the end of the week. Though kudos if you do! To learn more head over to safiretraining.com/podcast46 or over on instagram at safire_andrea