61 episodes

Welcome to The Yoga Pants Podcast. We’re your hosts Sarah Ratzlaff and Nicole DeBoom. We are two successful female business owners who have found strength, confidence and community through fitness and want to share that gift with you. Join us as we talk about what REALLY matters to active women. We can’t wait to hang out with you, now let’s get started.

The Yoga Pants Podcast Sarah & Nicole

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 207 Ratings

Welcome to The Yoga Pants Podcast. We’re your hosts Sarah Ratzlaff and Nicole DeBoom. We are two successful female business owners who have found strength, confidence and community through fitness and want to share that gift with you. Join us as we talk about what REALLY matters to active women. We can’t wait to hang out with you, now let’s get started.

    58 - Just Because Your Body Breaks Doesn’t Mean You Are Broken

    58 - Just Because Your Body Breaks Doesn’t Mean You Are Broken

    Welcome back to a great episode about bodies, minds, aging & perspective. We - Nicole & Sarah - are of an age where our bodies have displayed signs of the wear and tear we put ourselves through in our earlier decades. These issues have caused not only physical pain, but emotional pain as well. Today we explore what happens when our bodies stop doing what we want them to do - and how it affects our headspace as well. 
    We talk about:
    When you break, you can come back stronger
    How to shift our identities when they are so wrapped up in "what we do" and not "who we are."
    Perspective is key
    When you can't fix yourself on your own - and need to turn to medicine & more
    We even mention female fitness icon (and so much more), Jane Fonda, and her philosophy on fitness in her 80s. 
    Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
    Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!
     

    • 27 min
    57 - Have You Ever Really Thought About How Products Are Designed?

    57 - Have You Ever Really Thought About How Products Are Designed?

    This episode is exactly what it says it is - a little dive into the behind-the-scenes world that is fashion design. We start by talking about Nicole's experience with the first product from Skirt Sports that was not designed under her tutelage - the Freedom Sports Bra with Pocket - and then we go down the design rabbit hole from there. 
    We hit on the following and more!
    The fitting process: This is how we make magic happen - a range of bodies fit and test our products
    Patterns: learn the real lingo in the apparel world
    Timelines: 18 months minimum from start to finish
    What is most terrifying and most delightful about being a designer from Sarah's perspective
    How Leaps of faith and Confidence play a role
    Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
    Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

    • 32 min
    56 - Pro Athlete Rose Wetzel Asks ”What’s the Goal that’s Going to Turn Me into the Person I Want to Be?”

    56 - Pro Athlete Rose Wetzel Asks ”What’s the Goal that’s Going to Turn Me into the Person I Want to Be?”

    Today you're in for a special treat. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Rose Wetzel - pro OCR athlete - during her winter training in Costa Rica! 
    A little background:
    Rose Wetzel is a pro obstacle course racer who represents the 40+ crowd. She finished top ten at three world championship races this year (2022 Spartan, Spartan Trifecta, and OCRWC 3k) in an effort to show that middle-aged moms can mix it up with the best 20 & 30-somethings in the world!


    As a certified personal trainer, certified Precision Nutrition Coach, and certified life coach, Rose love educating people about their health and wellness, and empowering them to take bold steps to live their best lives.
    This episode is chock full of great stuff. Listen to it, stop when needed, make notes, and keep going! Some highlights include:
    "If you're stuck in mud, keep picking up your feet."
    The Winner's Mindset
    Check out the documentary "The Weight of Gold"
    Success is... "Being able to develop my talent while being there for my family."
    When shooting for goals, don't think "What's the goal that's going to make me happy?" Instead think, "What's the goal that's going to turn me into the person I want to be?"
    Check out the book "Atomic Habits"
    How to create new habits: Habit coupling & Tiny habits
    "Tomorrow starts tonight" 
    What it means to "win the morning" (Look into her sponsor MitoQ for cellular health)
    Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
    Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

    • 54 min
    55 - Why We Need to Talk About Money

    55 - Why We Need to Talk About Money

    Money has always been a taboo topic. Most of our decisions are made with money in mind, yet we don't feel comfortable talking about it with people outside our close-knit circles, usually just within our immediate families. Yet when we keep our money concerns private, it can create stress, insecurity and feelings of hopelessness. Our goal today is to crack open the door and encourage all of us to be more open about this previously secretive topic.
    Today we cover:
    Generational practices that have created this taboo around money & how we can change it for our kids
    Money management is a Practice
    Money is one of the biggest relationship stressors so learning to talk about it is so important
    How do we invest our money?
    Budgeting vs Reality
    Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
    Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

    • 21 min
    54 - The Importance of Coaches - At All Ages & Stages of Life

    54 - The Importance of Coaches - At All Ages & Stages of Life

    Today we talk all about coaches. When we look back and think about the people who have played impactful roles in our lives, coaches always stand out. But at some point, after our youth athletic careers are over, most of us never work with coaches again. That's what we explore today including:
    Examples of great coaches in our lives
    The best coaches expect a lot from you - which in return teaches you to expect a lot from yourself
    Great coaches also transcend the sport or activity you do and train you to be a champion "on and off the field"
    Coaches exist in all areas of life, not just kids' sports
    Sometimes having a coach is the best way to hold yourself accountable to your goals
    & so much more!
    Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
    Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

    • 22 min
    53 -New Year Inspired Life: The Power of Visualization

    53 -New Year Inspired Life: The Power of Visualization

    Get ready to shut your eyes and go for a ride! Today your ride is a throwback to 1988 - you get to swim the 100 yard breaststroke with Nicole DeBoom! 
    The backstory: Sarah believes strongly that visualizing your success is one of the keys to achieving it. Whatever you believe is what will come true. But learning how to use visualization to get there takes practice. Today we do a deep dive into what it feels like to visualize a one minute athletic event. 
    But the message is this: once you learn how to practice visualization, you can transfer that skill to any aspect of your life. 
    Want to join the life changing workshop Sarah talks about? You can find more details here. 
    Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
    Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
207 Ratings

207 Ratings

BadgerMel ,

Love these ladies!

I listen to them on my solo runs and love it. I can do relate to Sarah and find lots of great advice. Keep up the great work, ladies!!

Runner Chick Kelly ,

Balance is a lie

Sarah and Nicole are awesome!! Love listening!

mile high butterfly ,

Love these ladies!

I’ve been a huge fan of Skirt Sports... first purchased item was a pink skirt race belt. I joined at the Boulder store for many events and shopping. It’s great to hear laughter from these to remarkable women! I’ve added you both to my list of “lunch with lovely ladies” including Carrie Underwood, Reese Witherspoon, Pink, Idina Menzel to name a few!!

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