EP34: Take It Outside

Welcome to Safety Banana Podcast Episode 34! Elise shares her incredible experiences from expeditions around the world. Elise has tackled challenges like walking across the Gobi Desert, climbing 6,000-meter peaks in Nepal, kayaking the Murray River, and more. Discover how Elise's journey from dancer to adventurer has shaped her perspective on travel and life. From surviving extreme conditions to finding joy in the midst of challenges, this episode is packed with inspiration for your next adventure. 🍌 Episode Highlights: 02:03 - Married in a hot air ballon 04:01 - Transition from Dancer to Adventurer 07:06 - Tailoring Fitness Regimes for Specific Adventures 15:13 - The Need for Adaptability 18:25 - Communication in Team Expeditions 24:35 - Remembering the Highlights Over the Hardships 28:40 - Enjoying Your Travel Style 35:52 - Exploring Australia's Murray River by Kayak 39:33 - Upcoming Adventure: Cycling in New Zealand 44:52 - Learning from Travel Experiences 48:31 - The Comedown and Recovery After an Expedition Guest Bio: Elise Richmond, an athlete, coach, and adventurer, has journeyed through the realms of fitness since 2009, propelling her around the globe and into the depths of her own athletic pursuits. From her beginnings in personal training, she transcended boundaries, delving into bodybuilding, conquering the CrossFit Regionals twice, and embarking on daring expeditions like traversing Mongolia's Gobi Desert on foot and kayaking Australia's Murray River. Elise's path, which meandered through dancing, acting, and singing in her youth, eventually converged into a fervent dedication to empowering others through fitness. Her own struggles with disordered eating led her to reshape her approach to training, finding solace and strength in powerlifting and CrossFit. With her husband by her side, she now embraces each day with the mantra "One Life, One Chance," committed to inspiring others to break free from societal beauty standards and pursue their own extraordinary journeys. Follow Elise on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eliseroserichmond Website https://www.eliseroserichmond.com/ 📲 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacindapatty/