PODCAST · health
Heavily Scaled
by Gabi Bradley
A podcast about life in and out of the gym.
Episodes
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Ep. 79: Intimidation
A quote from the late Cicily Tyson struck a nerve for Gabi and might strike yours too.
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Ep. 78: Reclaiming Rest
It is not uncommon in Black communities (and some other communities of color) to grow up being told to keep one's head down and hustle. All the time. Melissa and Shanique are back this week and they're talking about the importance of rest. More importantly they're talking about the importance of...
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Ep. 77: Fitness, Family & Friends with Shanique Allen & Melissa McLeod
This week Shanique Allen and Melissa McLeod take over for Gabi. How can we better connect with the people we love about fitness and food without forcing it on them? Shanique and Melissa talk about how to set and keep your boundaries when your family and friends don't share the same health and...
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Ep. 76: Checking In
Gabi's just taking a few minutes to check in after taking a two-week break.
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Ep. 75: Are you doing these 3 things well?
Simple doesn't always mean easy, but we also don't have to overcomplicate the positive habits we want to make in our lives. These 3 are foundational.
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Ep. 74: The Enneagram and CrossFit
Gabi is joined by Katie Mills and Lauren Turner to discuss personalities as defined by the Enneagram and how they show up at the gym. The Enneagram is a set of nine personality types in the world that describes how individuals see the world and their motivations that drive behavior. Everyone has…
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Ep. 73: Pregnancy Round 2 with Shanique Allen
In this week's episode, the roles are reversed and Gabi is interviewed by her friend Shanique Allen. Shanique asks Gabi about how this pregnancy has compared to her first and what changes were made. The big takeaway: mindset shifts are key.
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Ep. 72: Investing in Your Independence
Sometimes we just need to reframe our thinking. Maybe you need to look at fitness, mobility, eating, moving well as investments in your future independence.
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Ep. 71: Food Doesn't Have to be a Stressor
Gabi has a conversation with Lea Hughbanks, RD, MS about diets and nutrition, specifically around athletes. Lea shares her top tips for coaches and athletes, debunks some common misconceptions, and touches on the differences between females and males when it comes to diet and nutrition. If you…
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Ep. 70: 5 Tips for Staying Motivated While Pregnant/After Kids
Pregnancy and/or kids can really take a toll on the motivation to workout. Gabi highlights 5 tips that have helped her navigate her second pregnancy while raising a toddler.
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Ep. 69: Stereotypes
Do stereotypes serve a purpose? We all use them. The key is understanding why.
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Addi Bloopers: With Great Power...or Whatever
Just in case you've ever wondered what it's like trying to record with a toddler around...
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Ep. 68: With Great Power...or Whatever
Today is purely about reflection on leadership. Gabi shares some insights she learned from a recent work experience.
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Ep. 67: How to Create Inclusive Spaces and Be a Better Ally
It is PRIDE month which means we are showing love to our LGBTQ+ community (even though we do, or you should, all the time)! Gabi has some of her Summit friends, Kate, Christa, & Jake, on the podcast to discuss some of the barriers faced by members in the LGBTQ+ community and how gyms can foster...
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Ep. 66: Fitting Fitness into Life
The title pretty much says it. Fit fitness into your life, not the other way around.
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Ep. 65: Sticks and Stones
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." We all know this statement, though well-intentioned, is a lie. The words we speak to ourselves and to others are some of the most powerful weapons we have.
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Ep. 64: Gratitude
Gabi continues to share some takeaways from Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. This time we're talking about practicing gratitude. We're told that it's good for us, but it often falls short and doesn't do anything to lift us. Gabi shares a different, hopefully better, way to...
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Ep. 63: Stress and Burnout
Ever felt overwhelmed and exhausted by all you do and yet you still feel like there's so much more to be done? Authors Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski did and they knew you did, so they wrote a book about it. Gabi shares some of her learnings such as how it's possible to deal with a stressor…
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Ep. 62: Embrace The Mess
Our bodies and our relationships with them are messy. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that it's okay to embrace that mess and show our bodies a little kindness and compassion.
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Ep. 61: The Myth of Balance
We often say to ourselves or hear phrases such as "work-life balance," or "I need more balance in my life." But, should we be striving for balance? Is it something we can realistically achieve? If balance is a myth, what should be aiming for?
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Ep. 60: Turning Your Passion into a Business with Hawkins Catering
Gabi chats with Summit athlete and founder of Hawkins Catering. Zach shares his journey of starting to prepare meals for other people and how he turned it into a business. Follow and connect with Zach on Instagram @hawkins_catering or zhawkins4.
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Ep. 59: Myths and Misconceptions - Diet
This is part 4 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around diet and why diet doesn't have to be a bad word.
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Ep. 58: Myths and Misconceptions - Mindset
This is part 3 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around mindset and how to avoid negative thinking.
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Ep. 57: Myths and Misconceptions - Comparisons
This is part 2 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around comparison and how to avoid the trap.
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Ep. 56: Myths and Misconceptions - Getting Started
This is part 1 of a 4-part series about myths and misconceptions. Gabi discusses just a few myths around getting started (with your fitness, nutrition) and some things to consider.
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Ep. 55: Catching up with the Heavily Scaled OGs
Life happens. It's been a few months since the original Heavily Scaled crew sat down together for a chat. Here's a glimpse into what it looks like when they connect and chat about life changes, lessons learned, and hopes for the future. Life and fitness at its finest.
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Ep. 54: How are you managing your energy?
We often talk about how we manage our time, but what our energy? Energy is a resource like time and money, which means it can be invested and spent, and wasted.
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Ep. 53: Success
Gabi shares just a few random thoughts on SUCCESS.
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Ep. 52: Rest Days!
Rest days are an integral, often overlooked, part of training. Athletes ask their coaches if and when they should rest, which isn’t a bad thing, but an athlete should plan for rest not wait until it’s needed.
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Ep. 51: The 3 A's
Ability, Affinity, Affirmation. Have you thought about these 3 areas and the potential they can have on your personal growth? If not, maybe you should.
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Ep. 50: Don't Let Your Goals Die in February
Have you checked in on your goals or resolutions lately? Are they still moving forward with some momentum or have you let them slowly die? Today Gabi and Joe Mills chat about how goal setting can get messy and how you can make your goals stick throughout the year. Don't worry there's no time to…
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Ep. 49: What Budgeting Teaches Us About Life & Fitness
Gabi shares how the Four Rules from her budgeting app, You Need A Budget (YNAB), can be applied to life and fitness. The rules aren't hard but they do require some reflection and consistency, but ultimately they're meant to help you gain control of your money...and your life! And if you're...
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Ep. 48: Black Health is More Than Fitness
Today, Gabi continues her talk with Melissa McLeod and Shanique Allen. The three came to know each other after being part of the same fitness community FB group. This discussion focuses on Black health and the barriers to it. At the end of the day, #BlackHealthMatters means a lot more than just…
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Ep. 47: Creating Black Communities in Fitness
Facebook groups can be great to connect people, share ideas, and even encourage our fitness journeys, but they aren't perfect simply because they're made up of humans who are, well, imperfect. Today, Gabi talks with Melissa McLeod and Shanique Allen. The three came to know each other after being...
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Ep. 46: The Best Routine for You
Today Gabi (and her special co-host), talk about the best routine for you. Spoiler alert, it's the one you can commit to consistently.
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Ep. 45: If You Always Do What You've Always Done
Gabi's first episode of 2021 reflects on the quote, "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." You've heard it before and it might seem cliché, but the message matters nonetheless.
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Ep. 44: Roll with the Punches
Gabi briefly reflects on her biggest takeaway from 2020.
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Ep. 43: Competing and Coaching with Shane Cavanaugh
Today Gabi sits down with fellow Summit Coach, Shane Cavanaugh. They dive into how Shane takes on the roles of CrossFit competitor and CrossFit fitness coach. Shane is a great person and a fantastic coach; if you're interested in working with him (in-person or remotely) reach out to him on...
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Ep. 42: The Fundamental Skill You Might Be Overlooking
Today Gabi tackles the question, “What does it actually look like to be an effective learner?” When you practice learning with intentionality you ultimately invest in yourself. And Gabi’s daughter makes an appearance. You can get more details by checking out the McKinsey article mentioned in the...
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Ep. 41b: Holiday Gift Guide for Your Fitness Friends (Long Version)
The longer version with suggestions from the fitness community. For a shorter episode with Gabi's top 5 suggestions, listen to Episode 41a. Jump Rope. RPM Session4 or Buddy Lee Aero Speed WOD Nation Resistance Bands REP Fitness Sandbag Kettlebell or Dumbbell HercuLean Meal Prep Red Leaf…
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Ep. 41a: Holiday Gift Guide for Your Fitness Friends (Short Version)
Gabi's 5 suggestions for your fitness friends this holiday season! Check out the longer version of this episode for more suggestions from the fitness community! Jump Rope. RPM Session4 or Buddy Lee Aero Speed Kettlebell or Dumbbell HercuLean Meal Prep Chestee Experience - Do something with your...
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Ep. 40: On Breath and Breathing
Gabi read/listened to a fascinating book recently, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor. Breathing is one of those things we take for granted and haven’t been taught how to properly do or use it to our advantage. In this episode, Gabi shares her top takeaways from the book.
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Ep. 39: You Can Do Hard Things, Like Run a Marathon
The phrase "You can do hard things" has been pretty popular the last year or two. Prepping for and running your first marathon virtually during the epic year that is 2020 (future listeners check your history books), is definitely a hard thing. Gabi sits down with her friends and Summit athletes,...
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Ep. 38: Embrace the Suck
We all start somewhere and chances are when we start something new, we aren't very good at it. Gabi heard another quote, from a cartoon no less, that highlights how sucking at something is the first step in the process of being good at that thing.
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Ep. 37: Which type of person are you?
Gabi was tuning into a workshop about building your personal brand. The speaker said something that really caught her attention. "There are two types of people in the world..." We all have gifts and how we use them matters, which type of person will you be today?
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Ep. 36: Don't Rush It
Gabi has been working on her tuck balance for Animal Flow for a while. Progress is slow, but it's a process. And it's important to understand that results come with patience and perseverance.
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Ep. 35: Practice
It is so easy to look at other people (especially with social media) and put ourselves down by thinking, "I could never do that." In this episode, Gabi shares her thoughts on practice and how anybody can do anything.
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Ep. 34: Stay Afloat
Today, Gabi and Katie share a recent quote that struck both of them as fitting given our current season. They share their tips for how they don't let external things weigh them down.
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Ep. 33: Failure
In this episode, Gabi discusses failure. We often value perfection and success, which causes us to miss out on the process.
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Ep. 32: Managing Injuries
Injuries are a fact for many athletes and Gabi has dealt with her fair share. Gabi shares her tips for how you should handle an injury and not have to stop completely working out. Disclaimer: Not all injuries are the same, so do what's best for you after consulting a medical professional.
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A podcast about life in and out of the gym.
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Heavily Scaled is created and hosted by Gabi Bradley.
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