56 episodes

We discuss Training, Life and Growth. Each episode we will bring on a guest that is close to our community and dive deep into their lifestyle, habits and what is pushing them towards growth.

https://www.crossfitreason.com

Finding Reason Podcast Reason Fitness

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

We discuss Training, Life and Growth. Each episode we will bring on a guest that is close to our community and dive deep into their lifestyle, habits and what is pushing them towards growth.

https://www.crossfitreason.com

    Coach Luke does 10 hours of personal training on Mondays and feels great

    Coach Luke does 10 hours of personal training on Mondays and feels great

    0:34: 💪 Passionate 28-year-old coach Luke entered the gym at 18 to qualify for CrossFit Games, now driven by helping others thrive.
    3:44: 💤 Challenges faced by Luke Karsana in his early 20s impacting his performance in CrossFit Games.
    7:17: 💭 Reflecting on personal growth and intentional self-development for the future.
    10:51: 💪 Luke Karsana's mission is to see people thrive in all aspects of life, starting with health and fitness.
    14:16: 💪 Prioritizing health and fitness through intentional habits and routines for being the best partner.
    17:34: ⚡ Understanding the importance of adapting to different communication styles and attention spans.
    20:21: 🍽️ Discussion on healthy eating habits and favorite restaurants in the SGV

    • 22 min
    How a snowboarding injury propelled Dr. Bethany Chan into a career in helping people heal

    How a snowboarding injury propelled Dr. Bethany Chan into a career in helping people heal

    0:55: 🎙️ Exploring the background and journey of Dr. Beth Chan in a raw conversation on the Finding Reason Podcast.
    4:38: 💡 Importance of external feedback for personal growth and development.
    8:49: 🏀 Discussion about early recruitment for club basketball team for a five-year-old player.
    12:58: 🏋️ Gradual transition into fitness through CrossFit club on campus.
    17:33: 💼 Passion for helping clients succeed led to fulfillment in job, despite enjoying coaching CrossFit more.
    21:22: ⚡ Discovery of passion through coaching and injury leading to new career path in physical therapy.
    25:51: 🌧️ Story of Gideon testing God with a fleece for a sign of victory.
    30:20: 💪 Transitioning from competition to wellness focus, aiming to take care of self to help others, still navigating desire to compete.
    34:19: 💭 Reflections on personal growth and overcoming challenges in life.
    38:52: 💪 Empowering a homeless woman with encouragement and hope during a session filled with tears.
    43:29: 🍱 Beth's favorite cuisines... various Asian cuisine options, including Japanese Bento boxes and Korean BBQ short ribs.

    • 47 min
    Coach Kara on frequency of eating out, binge eating, early college life and getting married.

    Coach Kara on frequency of eating out, binge eating, early college life and getting married.

    Season 4 kicks off with guest coach Kara Ingersoll Young sharing her personal journey post-graduation, including struggles with nutrition, binge eating, and navigating life transitions amidst the pandemic. Through discussions on various diets, from Whole 30 to intuitive eating, Kara emphasizes the importance of finding balance between health and convenience while sharing insights into her motivations as a coach.

    0:00: 🎙️ Eric hosts introduce guest coach Kara Ingersoll Young, discussing her two-year journey with the show and upcoming wedding plans.
    4:29: 🎓 Kara Ingersoll discusses her post-graduation journey, including her involvement in competitive cheer and navigating career choices.
    8:35: 🍔 Struggles with limited healthy food options, weight gain due to stress, and new practice schedule.
    12:07: 🎓 Life transitions after college, uncertainty during pandemic, and decision-making about grad school and work.
    16:02: 🍦 Discussion about the uncontrollable feeling of binging, including consuming large amounts of food without memory and feeling guilt afterwards.
    19:31: 🥗 Kara tried Whole 30 and paleo diets despite potential backlash. Whole 30 helped her overcome binge eating.
    23:33: 🍽️ Kara Ingersoll discusses her journey with nutrition, emphasizing intuitive eating and later transitioning to tracking macros.
    27:05: 🍲 The speaker reflects on their past beliefs about food and health, realizing the importance of finding a balance between health and convenience.
    30:40: 🍽️ The couple budgets to eat out once a week, mostly enjoying Chinese food on date night.
    34:30: 🎙️ The podcast discusses bringing an item of significance and the guest goes to retrieve it during the live recording.
    38:49: 🎙️ Insight into a coach's motivation to help others through health and fitness journeys.

    Season 4 Ep 1

    • 41 min
    FINDING REASON PODCAST 10 Min Tuesday W: Kara

    FINDING REASON PODCAST 10 Min Tuesday W: Kara

    0:00: ⏳ The team discusses the five factors of health and interviews Kara about her experiences with health and wellness.
    2:40: 🍔 Food is deeply emotional and tied to celebrations, family gatherings, and rewards, but can also be a challenge when trying to simplify and make healthy choices.
    5:26: 🍪 Kara discusses the experience of overindulging in food and feeling out of control, and how they manage cravings.
    8:27: 🏋️‍♂️ Eric discusses his experience with restrictive diets and feeling self-conscious among bodybuilders at 24-Hour Fitness.
    10:51: 🤔 Kara discusses the triggers and patterns of her binge eating during college, influenced by societal pressures and dieting trends.

    • 13 min
    FINDING REASON PODCAST S3: 5 Factors of Health (SLEEP)

    FINDING REASON PODCAST S3: 5 Factors of Health (SLEEP)

    0:13: 💤 We discuss the importance of sleep for overall health and wellness.
    2:23: 🕒 Luke discusses the challenges faced by shift workers
    4:40: ⚠️ Working excessively long hours without rest is unsustainable and can lead to burnout.
    7:15: 🎓 The challenges and conditioning of medical school on students' health and habits.
    9:33: 💤 The importance of regular sleep and exercise for someone with irregular work schedules


    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRiPb_gvciM

    • 11 min
    FINDING REASON PODCAST- Binging for Success

    FINDING REASON PODCAST- Binging for Success

    0:11: 🏋️ We discuss the five factors of health and focuses on the topic of binging and how to be successful in dealing with it.
    3:32: 🍴 Kara discusses the importance of meal planning and preparation for a healthier lifestyle.6:11: 🏋️ The importance of starting small and making incremental improvements in exercise and diet for beginners.
    9:24: 🍲 The Kara discusses her approach to meal planning and preparation, emphasizing variety and flexibility.
    11:39: 💪 The transformation of muscle mass through proper nutrition and addresses the fear of gaining too much muscle.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyJIs0rHlAc&t=102s

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

kholbert ,

Unique

I like how this all stems from CrossFit but involves people from all walks of life with such different stories. Each show is so different.

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Powerful

Powerful podcast with insightful info

Plin56 ,

Inspiring and relatable

This podcast has inspired me to live with more authenticity, integrity, and excellence.

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