Beyond YOUR Comfort Zone Kami Banks

Wow, what a difference two years can make. Welcome to this follow-up episode to #115, "Are You Going Through the Discomfort or Avoiding It?" In this episode, I'll take you through what happens on the other side of discomfort and share three gifts you receive: aliveness (vitality), perspective, and time. I'll also share my experience doing the Spartan Race this time versus two years ago. Remember, you only live once (YOLO), so what kind of discomfort are you going through to get the gift on th...

What a race. At the beginning of the year, I started noticing changes in my heart and mind. With Ironman 70.3 St. George and Ironman 70.3 Boulder already on my schedule, I knew these two races would close a 25-year chapter of chasing Ironman goals. After a disappointing race at Ironman 70.3 St. George, I realized I had my work cut out for me going into this last race.In the five weeks between the St. George race and Boulder, I focused not only on physical training but also on building mental ...

In this inspiring episode, we reconnect with Laurie Holbrook, who first joined us in episode #120 to publicly commit to completing an Ironman. Despite facing significant life changes and challenges, Laurie’s determination never wavered. She takes us behind the scenes, sharing the emotional and physical journey leading up to the race.Laurie opens up about the transformative power of training, and how overcoming grief and personal hurdles shaped her path to the Ironman start line. Her story is ...

Many people have said this to me, "I know how to eat healthy; I just don't do it." This episode addresses the gap between knowledge and action when it comes to healthy eating.First, we'll cover the basics of how to eat healthy. Then, we'll tackle the real challenge: transitioning from knowledge to action. I'll share practical steps you can take to start making healthier choices. Once you begin taking action, you'll start to form habits, and eventually, you'll integrate healthy eating in...

How would you like to experience more courage? How about having more energy and feeling more alive in life? When I saw that doing the warrior polar plunge could help me experience courage and vitality, I was in. Although that was momentary, I also choose to embrace courage in everyday life. In this podcast, I share a few ideas on how to have more courage and the benefits that come from it, including increased vitality and the opportunity to live a bigger life.Door are open to Team Elevate . J...

Every day of my life, my mom's influence is woven through everything I do. My passion and deep commitment to living a healthy lifestyle were cultivated when I was a little girl, as I watched my mom truly live out what it means to be healthy. She embodied wellness not just in her actions, but in her spirit, demonstrating daily the importance of health.In this episode, "Mom's Influence on Healthy Living," I delve into the profound traits and characteristics she demonstrated and passed on to me,...