ALL IN with Natalie Allport
by Natalie Allport
In All In, Natalie dives into the stories and mindsets behind inspiring and passionate athletes and individuals who know what it takes to go ALL IN. Common topics include mindset, mental health, women's sports, and stories + advice from both sport and life shared with the hopes of empowering you to go ALL IN on your own life, goals, and passions.
Episodes
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4x Olympian Kara Winger | Leading with vulnerability & the mindset behind an 18 year international career
Kara Winger is a 4x Olympian, Diamond league final winner, World Championships silver medalist, PAN AM champion, American record holder, and Team USA's flag bearer at the Tokyo Olympics. In this episode she shares how loving the daily grind, embracing community, and leading with vulnerability...
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Women's Sports, My 'Comeback Season', & The Importance of Safe Spaces | #153
On this week's solo episode, Nat talks about the WNBA Canada game, an overview of the past snowboard / crossfit season and injury recovery journey, as well as the importance of safe spaces and friendships for mental health and mental support as an athlete.
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Doubling down on your strengths & overcoming limitations through micro focus w. MLB vet Ryan Lavarnway
Ryan Lavarnway is a recently retired professional athlete (10+ yr MLB vet, 2013 World Series Champ, Olympian, Yale alumn), broadcaster, and speaker. Ryan talks about his unlikely journey to becoming a pro baseball player, his experience in college and the major / minor leagues, playing for team...
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The reality of pursuing an Olympic dream w. former Team Canada skeleton athlete, Cassie Hawrysh
Cassie Hawrysh is a former Team Canada Skeleton athlete, media personality, and speaker. This episode begins with Cassie sharing her journey of starting new sports later in life, managing mental health on the road, and tips for anyone pursuing their dreams and then dives deep into a conversation…
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Top Athletes, Entrepreneurs & Coaches Break Down The Mental Health Stigma | Advice, Education & Stories
This week is #BellLetsTalk day and in this episode we hear from top athletes, entrepreneurs, and coaches on mental health awareness, tips, support, breaking the stigma, and much more. Whether you're an athlete or not, dealing with mental health issues or mental illness or not, this episode…
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Motivation & Habits to Go ALL IN in 2023 | #149
Top answers from our 2022 guests on their one game changer habit and what ALL IN means to them. This is a great episode to kick of 2023 with motivation and habit ideas from top athletes, authors, mental performance coaches, mindset experts, entrepreneurs and more!
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Top 10 lessons from 2022
Sharing some holiday reminders, my top 10 lessons from 2022, and end of year thoughts :)
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Don't let your goals weigh you down | How / when to re-evaluate goals
Goal don't have to be permanent, and pivoting to something new isn't a failure (nor is the time you spent pursuing your original goal). In this solo episode, Natalie shares some perspective on when goals can start to weigh you down, what to do when you are feeling burnt out in the pursuit of your...
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My NYC Marathon Journey | #146
A full recap of my first marathon - from how running the NYC Marathon came to be, my training plan, the experience in New York, and what's next after! (Watch YouTube for Katherine Switzer speech + bts videos and photos) Running program I mentioned:...
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NHL goalie Corey Hirsch on changing sports culture around mental health | #145
Corey is a former NHL goalie, host of Blindsided (a Players Tribune podcast), and author. He also has OCD. In this episode we talk about: Corey's editorial in the Players Tribune in 2017 Opening up about mental health and seeking help Corey's hockey journey Sports culture around mental health &…
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Overcoming adversity in sport w/ World Champion Sprinter, Tyree Washington
From extreme asthma, to gang violence, to competing against those on PEDs - Tyree Washington has seen it all. Tyree’s teammates and competitors were involved in a major doping scandal that had world championships taken away from him due to his teammates involvement, as well as coming second in…
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Making sacrifices & balancing relationships & your goals #143
Sitting down for a raw talk about balancing your goals, responsibilities, and relationships (w. family & friends).
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How to overcome uncertainty, build patience, and achieve your craziest goals w/ Connor Emeny | #142
Connor Emeny is an ironman athlete, ultra runner, and the youngest person in the world to complete an ironman on 6 continents. He shares how he achieved his goal amidst a global pandemic, how to build mental toughness and push through discomfort, the lessons he learnt running 100km, the…
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The mental side of injury recovery w/ Manteo Mitchell
Manteo Mitchell broke his leg halfway through the opening lap of the men's 4 x 400m prelims at the London Olympics and KEPT RUNNING. His team went on to set a record breaking time, unknown to them that he had broken his leg at the very start of the race. Overcoming adversity is not new to Manteo,...
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Focusing on what you can control: the reality of college sports & pro baseball w/ Brett Lorin
Brett Lorin (former pro baseball player) had his sights set on the major leagues - but after 7 years in the minors, the call never came. In this episode he shares the value of growing up as a multi-sport athlete, having the self-belief to take ownership and make a change while playing college...
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How to take rest / active recovery days & why | #139
In this solo episode I speak on the importance of rest and recovery days, and my personal rest and active recovery day protocols. Whether you’re a pro athlete, weekend warrior, or not involved in sports as all - I think rest and recovery days are incredibly important, and I tend to even structure...
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Learning to train your body & mind for longevity in sport w/ April Zilg
April Zilg is a professional paddle boarder, whose journey went from living an unhealthy lifestyle to pursuing professional sport. In this episode April talks about being patient in your pursuit of success and not expecting overnight results, how to build a strong aerobic foundation - including…
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Why diversity & representation in sports matters
Sports are a microcosm for society, and it's important to have diverse representation within communities like these. In this podcast I talk a bit about why I think that matters, a time where I have felt like I didn't belong, and some recent athlete examples. Follow ALL IN on IG:...
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Train your mind to lean into discomfort & fear w/ Dawn Fletcher
Dawn Fletcher is the founder of Driven Mind Training, where she works as a mental performance coach for competitive athletes primarily in the sport of CrossFit, as well as other individual, team and action sports athletes. In this (live recorded in 2020) episode we dive into how she practices...
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It gets harder before it gets easier | #135
Do you ever wish it would get easier? Well, it can, but it might take it getting harder first... instagram.com/theallinproject
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Finding happiness, cultivating self-love, and making friends after sports w/ Cory Camp
Cory Camp is a former D1 swimmer, and the founder of Forever Athlete. In this episode we talked about going ALL IN with sharing your story, mindful content creation and social media use, how to make friends as an adult / in life after sports, his experience being single for 5 years, learning to...
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How to build an athlete mindset, learn to pivot & control what you can w. Justin Su'a
Justin Su'a is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB). He is an author, hosts 2 incredible podcasts (including a new one with Sports Illustrated), and posts daily mindset tips on Twitter and Instagram. He has worked and mentored numerous high performance and pro athletes and...
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From the field to the boardroom: Lessons on leadership, confidence & balance w/ Andrea Hopelain
Andrea Hopelain is the SVP of Global Brand management at EA Sports and brand innovator's top 100 women to watch. In this episode Andrea shares her journey to getting to where she is now, how her soccer experience has helped her succeed in business, how she manages her energy and mental health…
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3 steps to improve imposter syndrome
Feeling imposter syndrome? Same. Here are 3 steps I've been using to work through it (and no, it's not "fake it till you make it"). Resources mentioned: HBR article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome Brene Brown podcast:...
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Mindfulness and the 5 pillars of health optimization w. Dr. Ford Dyke | #130
Dr. Ford Dyke is the Director of mindfulness based performance and health optimization at Auburn University, former team USA handball athlete, performance coach & wellness consultant. He holds a PhD in Kinesiology and a masters in exercise science. In this episode we talk about thinking before...
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Listen to this if you feel unworthy of success
Listen to this if you feel like you’re not deserving of good things happening or find it hard to celebrate when good things happen. This episode will walk through my process for when negative thoughts come up. Follow ALL IN on IG: instagram.com/theallinproject
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Reina Iizuka - The 1st woman to play university football in Canada | #128
Reina Iizuka is the first woman to play Canadian University football. In this episode we talk about growing up playing with the boys, her recruiting and college experience, being a woman in sports, her ACL recovery, transition to pro rugby, nutrition and more! Follow Reina on IG:...
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Managing stress & balance in different seasons of life | #127
In this episode Natalie talks about stress management, leveraging stress, finding (or not finding) balance, as well as looking at life like sport seasons. This episode is inspired by podcasts from Lewis Howes, Dr. Andy Galpin, and Huberman Lab. Consider this the cliff notes version of several…
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Body image & staying motivated w. 8x World Champion Sophia Jensen
Sophia Jensen is an 8x world champion in canoe and 2024 Olympic hopeful for Team Canada. In this podcast we talk about body image as a female athlete, eating for performance, her training schedule and experience trying to qualify for Tokyo 2020(1) amidst all the lockdowns, how she manages her...
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Listen to this if you're doubting yourself | #125
Self-doubt. We ALL struggle with it from time to time. But how can you overcome this feeling, and keep pushing even when you feel like you can't do it or there's no point in trying? If you've been doubting yourself lately, whether it's in sports or life, I hope this episode can help. :)
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Men, here's how to support women in sport (from a female athlete)
Send this to the men in your life looking to learn how to support women in sport. From challenging biases, to actionable advice, this podcast is meant to be a guide on how to actually support women in sport, from a woman in sport. Follow the pod on IG: instagram.com/theallinproject
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Trauma in Sports - How Athletes Can Re-train Their Nervous System | #123
*Trigger warning* this podcast speaks on trauma, specifically eating disorders, substance abuse, suicide & mental illness, & sexual abuse. Paige Roberts is a performance neuro trainer with a background in social work. In this episode we talk about how athletes can reprocess trauma to heal and…
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Listen to this if you've ever felt like a failure
This week's episode is all about failure. Especially with the Olympics now finished up, I wanted to talk about the concept of failure and failing at things. Hopefully this can reframe or perhaps shift your perspective on the concept of failure, whether that is an athlete in sports, or in other...
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Self Improvement vs Self Love
Are they different? Are the one and the same? Are they at war? Answering all this and more in today's episode talking about the self love and self improvement movements and how they are really not that different, as well as how to harness both.
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How to ‘manage’ fear & use it for your advantage
FEAR. A word with many meanings, negative and positive. In this episode Nat shares her experience with fear as a former winter sport / action sport athlete, how we can lean into fear, how trauma can cause fear and how we can better bounce back from experiences when our fears become reality, the...
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Competing at the CrossFit Games & leading with empathy w. Thomas Markhauser | #119
Thomas Markhauser is a CrossFit Games athlete, coach, & former sprint canoer. In this episode we talk about his journey in sport and to the CrossFit games, the importance of emotional intelligence when competing with a team, leading with empathy, the power of community, and his experience leading…
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Mental Health & Sports | What I would do differently & how we can better support others
In this episode Natalie discusses what she would have done differently when she first started dealing with mental health issues as a teenager competing around the world in snowboarding. She discusses why we shouldn't beat ourselves up for how we dealt with things, because a lot of this has to due...
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Documenting the journey to pro soccer w. Soheil Varahram | #117
Soheil is a soccer player, athlete, and content creator from Ottawa. In this episode we talk about his journey to playing pro, how he sets and attacks goals, how sharing his journey helps him stay accountable, the importance of auditing your environment and more. Soheil also shares his plans for...
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Cold Exposure Therapy (Ice baths): How to start, why do them, when NOT to do them | #116
In this episode I share how I do cold exposure therapy (cold baths, cold showers etc), why I do it (physical benefits, benefits for athletes and athletic recovery, mental health benefits, energy and focus etc), when not to do them, and more! If you've been interested in learning more about cold...
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Building a champion's mindset w. Jim Afremow | #115
Jim Afremow is a renown mental skills coach, author of The Champions Mind and several other books for athletes, leaders and those looking to build a more resilient mindset. In this podcast we talk about the #1 thing most athletes (and people in general) struggle with, what the difference is…
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High Performance Habits | Olympians, experts & entrepreneurs share their top habits of 2021 | #114
Looking for some amazing habits to add to your routine for 2022? Learn from our amazing 2021 guests of all star athletes olympians, mental coaches, wellness experts and more! In this episode we compile all the answers from 2021 episodes of "what is your SINGLE biggest DAILY game changer habit"....
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Finding confidence when everything is unknown... | #113
In this episode Natalie answers a DM about how to rebuild or find confidence when everything is unknown. With the current pandemic and impending lockdowns over the holiday season, there are so many unknowns - these are some ways to rethink the concept of confidence and how to build it during…
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Robb Wolf's journey of seeking optimal nutrition & hydration | #112
This week's guest is Robb Wolf - 2 x New York Times best selling author, former research biochemist, founder of the first CrossFit affiliate gym, Palaeolithic diet expert, & founder of LMNT. In this episode we talk about how Robb first got into fitness & wellness, his pursuit of science, and his...
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Stop trying to prove people wrong
We all have likely experienced a time where we were motivated to do something to "prove someone wrong" and although that can be great short-term motivation, it often isn't sustainable or lead to making choices that truly make you happy. This episode is all about how to stop tying your motivation…
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Women's pro hockey, mental health & social media w. Reagan Rust | #110
Reagan Rust is a pro hockey player and the first women's hockey player from Mississippi to play D1. She is also the founder of the Female Athlete Society and has a mission to impact tens of thousands of female athletes. In this podcast we dive into Reagan's path to pro hockey, what it's like...
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5 Steps To Trusting Yourself After Injury (or setback)
Whether you're dealing with a physical injury, mental block, or setback, here are 5 tips or steps that may help you trust your body and mind again as you return to sport, work, life, or the original activity. Athlete or not, these tips can help you build confidence and get back to doing what you...
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The reality of college athletics w. Reid Meyer | #108
Reid Meyer is a former D1 athlete and founder of Athletes To Athletes, a college athlete recruiting consultancy. In this episode we peel back the curtains on college sports and the stressors high school and college athletes face in the process. We talk about skills and coping habits for athletes,...
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5 Tools To Get Motivated & Build Discipline
There is no "shortcut" but there are tools that bridge the gap from where you are now, to where you want to be! On today's episode Natalie shares 5 tools / tips to build motivation in the short term which will help you gain momentum towards being disciplined and making those "hard things" a habit...
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Unpacking athlete identity with Kim Carducci | #106
Kim Carducci is a former D1 athlete, author of I of the Tiger, and founder of Everything Athletes. In this conversation we unpack the concept of athlete identity, how to not become too attached to it, and how to manage when you are injured or retire. We also discuss the traits associated with...
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How to start CrossFit & breaking down misconceptions w. Matt DellaValle | #104
If you've ever been scared to try CrossFit or functional fitness... THIS IS YOUR EPISODE! We talk about HOW to start, WHY you don't have to be at a certain level or age, WHAT actually causes injuries, and WHO MDV is and how he came to find fitness. Use this episode as your "intro" to getting into...
About this show
In All In, Natalie dives into the stories and mindsets behind inspiring and passionate athletes and individuals who know what it takes to go ALL IN. Common topics include mindset, mental health, women's sports, and stories + advice from both sport and life shared with the hopes of empowering you to go ALL IN on your own life, goals, and passions.
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