Episodes
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Quarantine, Buddhism, Prosecco, and Weed
Nikki sits down with her long-time best friend, Alejandra, and discusses life through the lens of the Korean Buddhist film, “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring”. The conversation twists and turns around and through many different topics, and you get an insight into the deep conversations...
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Episode 20: Yettie Osorio, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Yettie goes into detail about what brought her to Miami from Nicaragua. Yettie speaks about the political crisis in her country, how CrossFit, fitness, and community keeps her and her business going, and the gym she runs down in Nicaragua.
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Episode 19: NSFW Courtney Avery of Intimate Health Yoga
Courtney is the creator of Intimate Health Yoga, a yoga organization dedicated to the education of sexual and intimate health for men and women. Nikki and Courtney get pretty deep (pun intended) on what transformation can look like in the realm of sex, relationships, intimacy, and communication....
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Episode 18: Jenny Valdes of @xomiamigirl
Jenny Valdes is leading the way in women’s empowerment in Miami. Nikki and Jenny go deep into talking about Miami culture (is there a difference between espresso and cafecito?! And: how are croquetas made?!). Jenny shares about her background in studying film and what brought her back to Miami to...
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Episode 17: Bill Ohlsen, Owner of CrossFit Wynwood
Bill Ohlsen shares about his CrossFit journey beginning when his son, Noah, got him to try some wods ten years ago. Bill goes into detail about his background as a collegiate athlete, how CrossFit has changed his life profoundly, and led him to owning his CrossFit affiliate in the heart of…
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Episode 16: Dan Nevins, Army Veteran and Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher
Dam Nevins shares his experience being a combat veteran: how he chose his career in the army, what transpired while he was in the army, and how his experiences ultimately led him to three impactful private yoga sessions that would change his life forever. Dan shares about his experience being...
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Episode 15: Megan Eastman of the Inspired Life Teacher Training
Megan shares about what her life was like before her experience with Baptiste yoga and the Baptiste training her and Nikki did together. Nikki and Megan search for the best definition for samadhi, and go into detail about Megan’s upcoming trainings in Miami and around the world. They also speak...
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Episode 14: Sam Reynolds of Café Namaste
Nikki sits down with yoga colleague and teacher/entrepreneur/photographer Sam Reynolds. In this episode, Nikki and Sam talk about the different types of photography she has done and does, the different places she has lives around the world, knowing where her life is going and, at times, not...
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Episode 13: Barry Rabkin of Raw Jūce
Barry connects with Nikki on this episode to talk all things plant-based. Barry shares his experience healing his body after a cancer diagnosis and how juicing literally saved and changed his life, how he met his business partners, and teaches about the significance of organic versus conventional...
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Episode 12: Carlos Escanilla, Tact Mind and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Nikki and Carlos get deep in today’s episode about mental health and fitness. Much of this episode consists of speaking to competitive athletics, and covers so much more beyond. Carlos is one half of the team behind the Tact Mind, the new therapy company Carlos has begun with former CrossFit…
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Episode 11: Jessica Bergman, Owner of Downtown Strength and Conditioning & CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
In this episode, Nikki and Jessica talk about Jessica’s history with fitness, from bodybuilding to ellipticals, yoga to CrossFit, as well as Jessica’s transition from being a coach at CrossFit Muscle Farm to owning Downtown Strength and Conditioning. Jessica also meets Sparkles the Unicorn Dog…
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Episode 10: Valerie Gangas, author, spiritual teacher, and public speaker
Valerie and Nikki get deep into talks about spirituality and meditation and how meditation radically transforms life. Valerie shares her inspiration for her first book, Enlightenment is Sexy, and goes into her second book, expects out in the next year or two. Be sure to tune in to this episode…
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Episode 9: Santi Callejas, CrossFit trainer and owner of Riptide CrossFit
In this episode, Nikki and Santi talk all things CrossFit, from when he started as her athlete back in 2010 to his evolution into a business owner, CrossFit Seminar Staff, and his step into adopting his son when he was only an infant.
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Episode 8: Johnna Matthews, CrossFit Level 2 trainer
Johnna Matthews sits down with Nikki in this episode and talk all things empowerment and transformation. Johnna goes deep into her experience with poor eating habits, body image, and her transformative view on what it means to be female within and without of the context of CrossFit. Johnna and...
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Episode 7: RCY Owner, Nikki McGowan and the Cheetah Coalition Project
In this episode, Red Cheetah Yoga Owner and Founder, Nikki McGowan, gets on the air by herself to talk about the “why” behind the Cheetah Coalition Project. The Cheetah Coalition Project is a program being launched when the Red Cheetah Yoga studio opens and will have free membership for veterans....
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Episode 6: Anthony Ferraresi, CrossFit Soul Coach, USAW Coach
Anthony has been Nikki’s coworker at CrossFit Soul Miami for a couple years. Starting as a client at the gym, Anthony and Nikki talk about how he became a coach, how his mechanical engineering degree impacted his ability to be an effective coach, and how mindfulness, meditation, and spirituality...
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Episode 5 Donato Helbling, Budokon Yoga and the Wim Hof Method
In this episode Nikki talks to Donato Helbling, mere weeks after experiencing his Wim Hof Method class at the Budokon Academy in Wynwood. Nikki and Donato talk all things martial arts, yoga, and Wim Hof Method and the science behind why it works. They also discuss powerful teaching and local yoga...
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Episode 4 Luis Jimenez: yoga teacher
Luis Jimenez is a powerful and prominent yoga teacher in Miami, FL. He is simultaneously Nikki’s friend, student, teacher, co-worker, co-facilitator, and employee. In this episode they discuss all things metaphysical, historical, yoga, and beyond. Product mentions in this episode: @malaprayer and...
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Episode 3 Tawanya Norwood @Th33besticanbe
Tawanya Norwood shares about her life as a female athlete, marine, and yogi who came up from living in Liberty City in Miami to being the first in her family to go to college, travel the world, and even own a car. She uses her Instagram account @Th33besticanbe to inspire people around the world,...
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Episode 2 Janine “Mama” Lutz of Lutz Live To Tell
Mama Lutz is the guest on the second episode of the Red Cheetah Yoga Podcast, and she has a story to tell! Mama Lutz and Nikki McGowan connected when Nikki was doing research about veteran PTSD and suicide in South Florida. Through tragedy, Mama Lutz has created a breakthrough program to help...
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Frank Obregon: CrossFit Coach, Gymnastics Course Instructor, Red Cheetah Yoga Teacher
In Red Cheetah Yoga’s first ever podcast episode, Nikki interviews Frank Obregon. Nikki and Frank cover Frank’s transition from the IT world into fitness, vegan food, what passion means and what it looks like, and all things yoga, CrossFit, gymnastics, and CrossFit Soul and Baptiste Yoga.
About this show
The Red Cheetah Yoga Podcast covers stories of transformation. The stories may not always be yoga related, and they will all have to do with some aspect of health, fitness, inspiration, and spirituality.
Hosted by
Nikki McGowan
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