Champ Up Chat

Chris Romulo
Champ Up Chat

Champ Up Chat is hosted by resilience strategist and speaker Chris Romulo and his wife, Sarah Romulo, a nutrition and lifestyle coach. Chris, a retired six-time professional Muay Thai champion, and Sarah, a former gym owner and wellness coach, began their journey together in a gritty basement boxing gym in lower Manhattan. Now, through Champ Up Chat, they share practical advice and inspiring stories about building resilience, healthy habits, and a champion mindset. They’re on a mission to inspire you to rise, take ownership, and Champ Up—building resilience and health for yourself and those you care about. Because in the ring, in life, and in the darkest of times, all it takes is heart.

  1. 07/10/2023

    Ep 56- The Journey of Father Trauma

    “It is such an odd thing to see your father and a stranger wrapped up into one person.” -unknown In this week’s episode of Champ Up Chat, we delve into the complex topic of father trauma. Chris shares his personal experience growing up with a physically present but emotionally absent father. Throughout the conversation, he discusses how his father's behavior affected him and his transformative journey to break the cycle, ultimately becoming a present and involved father myself. Therapy and self-reflection played pivotal roles in his healing process, especially when it came to forgiveness. Being vulnerable and seeking help along the healing path is crucial. Father trauma comes in many forms and can leave long-lasting effects on individuals, including self-doubt, fear, and low self-esteem. We shed light on the startling rate of children living in single-parent households in the US and delve into global statistics on father absenteeism. Drawing from Chris’s own journey, he emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding the impact of past trauma, highlighting the need for open conversations on this often-overlooked topic. Chris and Sarah also explore the connection between trauma and addiction, particularly within high-impact sports like fighting. Chris shares his personal story of how he immersed myself in the world of fighting, initially using it as a means to further suppress his pain. Fighting changed his life for the better; however, he had to confront those suppressed feelings when he retired, ultimately discovering the significance of not allowing trauma to define one's identity. Additionally, Chris and Sarah discuss the current role many of us face in helping our aging parents, a responsibility that can bring up unresolved emotions from our past. So, join us in this episode of Champ Up Chat as we delve into the depths of father trauma, exploring its impact and embarking on a journey of healing and understanding. Get ready for an honest and insightful conversation that sheds light on this important issue. If you grew up in a alcoholic or dyfunctional family and and you've been looking to find a way out of the dark: https://adultchildren.org/ Send in any questions that you might have for our next Q&A episode!! Hit us up at: @alignwithsarah @chris.romulo.crom  or email: chris@chrisromulo.com Thanks for listening...Champ Up

    30 min
  2. 06/19/2023

    Ep 53- Unwavering Faith- Eddie "Silky Smooth" Abasolo

    Episode 53 Today, our guest is Eddie "Silky Smooth" Abasolo, a passionate fighter who has been through it all and truly emodoies the Fall 7 times, Stand up 8 philosophy. Eddie shares his unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the fight game, covering everything from perseverance to sacrifice.  Amateur record: 12-1 IKF World Championship IKF West Coast Classic IKF US Champion CA Champion IKF West Coast Champion WCK/IAMTF Champion   PROFESSIONAL RECORD: 14-4 WBC Intercontinental Champion MTG Champion Triumphant World Champion WMC Champion WBC Nai Khanom Tom   Throughout this episode, we dive into Eddie's life and hear about his experiences with fighting, his quest for success, and his mindset as a fighter. We talk about his first time stepping over the top ropes and being abandoned by his team. Eddie persevered through it all and learned lessons that helped him grow as a fighter, a person and a family man. He also emphasizes the importance of having a strong support system, in order to achieve success in the fight game and beyond. Eddie's story is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and heart. By sharing his experiences on Champ Up Chat, our goal is to inspire you and others who are on their own journey to success, while exhibiting the grit and perseverance that true champions possess. Tune in to hear more about Eddie's incredible journey and what it takes to become a champion in the world of Muay Thai and life, on Champ Up Chat with Eddie "Silky Smooth" Abasolo. Give him a follow @eddie_abasolo_show We will be starting a Q&A episode, so please send us any questioms to: @chris.romulo.crom or @alignwithsarah We will answer and share any questions anonomusly or not, let us know what you prefer. Living as a champion isn't for the chosen few. Living as a champion is for the few that choose. Champ Up

    44 min
5
out of 5
102 Ratings

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Champ Up Chat is hosted by resilience strategist and speaker Chris Romulo and his wife, Sarah Romulo, a nutrition and lifestyle coach. Chris, a retired six-time professional Muay Thai champion, and Sarah, a former gym owner and wellness coach, began their journey together in a gritty basement boxing gym in lower Manhattan. Now, through Champ Up Chat, they share practical advice and inspiring stories about building resilience, healthy habits, and a champion mindset. They’re on a mission to inspire you to rise, take ownership, and Champ Up—building resilience and health for yourself and those you care about. Because in the ring, in life, and in the darkest of times, all it takes is heart.

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