Conversations with Claire

Dec 31 2024 95 ep. 73 mins

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Welcome to Conversations with Claire! I am your host, Claire Bays. I am a Content Creator, Crossfit L2 Trainer, Nutrition Advisor and Sober Alcoholic. I created this podcast to share inspiring stories of people and information I am learning in hopes that sharing our experiences will inspire us all to grow, learn and change.

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Ep. 97: Running 300 Miles of Support: Matt Johnson's Run Across Texas told by his partner Amanda Odgers

Dec 31 2024 85 mins

Amanda Odgers is the Founder of Made for More Retreats & runs her own online coaching business. She is also the partner to Matt Johnson (see episode 95 for his account of the Run Across Texas) who ran 841 miles in less than 18 days. Amanda was the only female on the crew and had a very unique perspective as Matt's partner watching him endure all 841 miles. In this episode she r

Ep. 96: Ultra Runner Matt Johnson Unpacks his Run Across Texas (841mi in Less Than 18 Days)

Dec 03 2024 91 mins

Matt Johnson is an ultra runner, veteran and literal comedy show in human form. We sit down 5 weeks after his "Run Across Texas" which was 841 miles of running -- completed in 17 days, 9 hours and 3 minutes. This idea came to Matt 13 months prior to the run. We unpack the details of preparation as well as get a glimpse of the experiences on the road. Matt chose to complete this to

Ep. 95: The Blueprint For Goal-Getting. Stop Talking Start Doing with IFBB Wellness Pro Julia Rene

Nov 26 2024 49 mins

Julia Rene is an IFBB Wellness Pro and Founder of Know Your Power. Her brand includes a podcast, coaching business, retreats, and products like her morning guided journal. She is in her twenties and has built an incredibly consistent and sizable personal brand with a TON of content coming out across platforms consistently. What started as desperation to no longer stay in the career

Ep. 94: A Survivor’s Journey of Faith, Forgiveness and Grace with Angelique Ingabire

Nov 19 2024 98 mins

Angelique's story is quite unique, filled with hardship and heartache -- followed by forgiveness, grace and joy. Angelique spent much of her young childhood with her mother and five siblings in Rwanda, Africa. She and her siblings and father survived a war in her home Country and she moved to Belgium for a few years before coming to the US for school. Angelique is a vibrant woman t

Ep. 93: From Diagnosed with PCOS, Hashimoto's & SIBO to Losing 80 Pounds & Thriving with Sylvie McCracken

Nov 12 2024 89 mins

Sylvie McCracken is a real estate investor, property management co. founder, author, former celebrity assistant, mother of three and a total baddie when it comes to her health journey. Sylvie went through being diagnosed with PCOS, Hashimoto's and struggles with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) through her journey in her 30's. She is now 44 and taking on Perimenopause w

Ep. 92: Building Resilience with Strength Coaches Claire Bays & Katie Callaway

Nov 05 2024 104 mins

Katie Callaway is an coach specializing in 30-40's women's strength training & empowerment through movement. She is also originally from Oklahoma like me! In this episode we discuss: - Katie's athletic background including her time as a Thunder Girl for NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder. - All the versions of fitness throughout Katie's journey from marathon running to CrossFit and

Ep. 91: How to Rewire Your Mind for Greatness with Jimmy House

Oct 29 2024 59 mins

Fourth time guest (and my favorite human) is back again with some fresh perspective. In this episode we discuss: - Jimmy's four months post knee surgery update - PR's he's already setting - Work ethic partnered with a sense of urgency - What it really looks like to take your goals seriously - Tools for buying in on belief in your own capacity - Consuming podcasts/books/videos for l

Ep. 90: The Story of an 11 Year CrossFit Affiliate Owner - Kevin Schuetz

Oct 22 2024 89 mins

Kevin Schuetz is the Owner of Koda CrossFit Iron View, 2024 CrossFit Games Masters Athlete (9th), 2023 CrossFit Games Team Competitor, and many times Regionals/Semifinals individual athlete. Kevin *and his team* host the annual CrossFit competition Koda Iron Games in Colorado, and he is husband to the superwoman Liz Schuetz and father to two beautiful children. In this episode we d

Ep. 89: Gut & Hormone Health Expert - Feel at Home in Your Body with Dasha Agoulnik, RD

Oct 15 2024 75 mins

Dasha Agoulnik is a Registered Dietician with a Masters in Nutritional Epidemiology. She is the Founder of CorePerform Coaching, Education and Supplementation. In todays episode we: - Dive deeper in to Claire's current experience in healing from mold exposure/illness - Learn about Dasha's 5 Speed Pillars for Health - Learn about Dasha's journey in research and personal health strug

Ep. 88: Get Out of Your Mind & Back Into Your Body with Performance Psychology Coach Alex Easby

Oct 08 2024 74 mins

Alex Easby is a Performance Psychology Coach and Co-Founder of Edge Performance & O.p.e.n Spaces. In this episode we explore: - the recent O.p.e.n Spaces event & concept - what life was like for Alex growing up - Alex's fascination with the mind & how it relates to the body - breaking down the pillars of daily habits, breath work and reflection as tools for life - Alex'