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Community, CrossFit, and Race

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The Kitsap CrossFit community wanted to know…and expected to know sooner…how the owners felt about the explosive comments from the CrossFit CEO. They wanted to know where these leaders in the community stood on issues of race and social justice and how those positions aligned (or didn’t align) with the stance of the larger organization. Dan and Amy Hollingworth sat down and answered lots of questions. They are affiliate owners as well as employees of CrossFit. The interview is raw and uncut. Why did they decide to stay affiliated? How do they feel about Glassman’s comments? What are their hopes for CrossFit moving forward? What changes do they want to see? What changes are they planning on making in their local community?

Cade Strong comments on BLM, racial inequity, and CrossFit: Watch Now

Mike Stadshaug’s video mentioned in the episode was shared privately on the KCF private community page.

Call to Action: 1. Recognize your influence and share your opinions with the people in your community.

Call to Action: 2. Lean into the uncomfortable conversations and work to have patience and grace for others.

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Are You Nice or Kind? What’s the difference?

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Dan and Matt take a deep dive into some of the important distinctions between niceness and kindness.

Want the shirt? Check it out here.

CALL TO ACTION: DO MORE INTENTIONAL ACTIONS OF KINDNESS

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36 Participation Trophies…You Know You Want One

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Dan and Matt give their perspective on participation trophies. Good? Bad? Ugly? It’s not as straight forward as you may think.

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29: Common Misconceptions in Physical Therapy and Psychology

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The hosts share some of the most common misconceptions they face in their respective professional fields, challenging the assumptions and presumptions they’ve had to deal with.

Call to Action: Before you vocalize an opinion, reflect on how much it is based on fact versus presumption, assumption, or myth.

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27: The Adventure of a Man, His Wife, an RV, and the Open Road – Ian Landstine

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We sat down with Ian Landstine and dug into his process for making the life-changing decision to quit his job, sell all his Earthly possessions (including his house), purchase a massive RV, and travel the country with his wife. Dan and Matt discover some of the biggest struggles – they’re probably not what you think – and some of the biggest opportunities Ian and Megan had to grow as individuals and as a couple. Ian lays out his reasoning and motivation for leaving a more traditional, comfortable lifestyle to pursue a challenge that pushed him well out of his comfort zone on a semi-regular basis. You can check out some of the couple’s perspective on their blog at
https://memorymillionaires.com/

In this episode, we just scratched the surface of what life on the road was like, and we didn’t even touch on Ian and Megan’s transition out of the RV back to normal jobs and a stationary domicile. Part two of this conversation is definitely going to happen. Stay tuned.

Call to Action: Explore peace in every moment of your day.

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22: Goals Setting…and Resetting

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Dan and Matt reflect on the inevitable failure of New Years Resolution (they have data to back up their claim) and the changes we can make to set better goals or reset the goals we’ve failed at. They discuss the effectiveness of SMART goals, the importance of flexibility, and the whole point of setting goals – to feel a sense of achievement and growth. If your goals are working for you, it’s time to rework your goals.

Call to action: Practice setting more effective goals, including asking for help with accountability.

Additional Resources: B.J. Fogg’s TED Talk on Tiny Habits

Learn more about Dan Hollingsworth at www.kitsapcrossfit.com

Learn more about Dr. Matt Poinsett at www.infinitenorth.com

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21: Matt Swift on the Pitfalls of Agreeableness

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Matt Swift, owner of CrossFit Brisbane, and 2015 CrossFit Games age-group Champion joins Dan and Matt to explore some of the interpersonal challenges of using “NO” effectively. Matt Swift shares his insights on the recent Row for Reveille event, talks about the commitment required to achieve success at world-class levels and offers his perspective on what it takes to be a healthy, well-adjusted person.

Call to Action: Recognize that your time is valuable – be prepared to say “no” when people ask for a commitment that may not be a priority for you. Give them time to convince you, but curb your initial agreeableness.

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Alyssa Royse and the Necessity of Acceptance

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Dan and Matt sit down with co-owner of Rocket CrossFit and active advocate for equality and acceptance within the fitness world, Alyssa Royce. She put words to some big ideas that can be difficult to talk about and even harder to implement. She and her team at Rocket CrossFit work to create an emotionally safe atmosphere for ANYONE looking to get active and healthy. From banning weight-based goals and commentary about appearance to eliminating gender terms from their daily vocabulary (no men’s bars and women’s bars), they’re taking active steps to be inclusive and accepting.

Her call to action? She challenged us to stop commenting on appearance in any way with any one. She also asked us to practice self-acceptance (sometimes it’s easier said than done).

You can check out some of the work she’s currently doing with The Out Foundation, including the Out WOD events across the country.

For more of her perspective, check out some of her written work.

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Row For Reveille

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Dan and Matt discuss their victories and struggles from the recent Row For Reveille event. The 24-hour rowing challenge that Dan, Amy, and their crew hosted as a fundraiser for The Reveille Project was a physical, mental, and emotional journey that provided many opportunities for testing limits, managing internal dialogue, and coming together as a community to accomplish amazing things. Will you be joining us next year???

Check out the Row for Reveille Facebook Page for photos from the event

Find out more about the Reveille Project

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Sustainable Coastlines with Nick and Hans

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Nick and Hans Schippers sit down with Dan and Matt to discuss their ongoing efforts to minimize the environmental impact of plastic on our oceans. These two brothers are teaching K-12 students in coastal communities strategies to reduce plastic waste. By giving practical examples of how kids can use AIR (Avoiding, Intercepting, and Redesigning) to combat the overwhelming problem of pollution, they’re well on their way to achieving the goal of changing the world. Find out more about the Schipper brothers and their mission at www.schroadtrip.com where you can find out how to support their cause and follow their progress.

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Overcoming Complacency

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Dan and Matt break down a variety of ways we have to combat complacency on the path to success. They discuss strategies for addressing the complacency of others – ways to influence or directly motivate the actions of people they’d like to help. Then the cohosts explore some of the ways their own personal complacency has (and does) get in the way of continued growth.

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Alanna Imbach

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Dan and Matt interview Alanna Imbach, exploring a wide range of topics from her passion for international travel to building a coworking community in her hometown of Poulsbo.  She shares her experiences with humanitarian efforts across the planet – working to help immigrants resettle in Europe and tackling the lack of sanitary water in developing countries.

We also made time to discuss Alanna’s newly established Vibe Coworking space where a diverse collection of people have come together to create, “real innovation [where] seemingly unlikely people, businesses, nonprofits, and partners find themselves working side by side. We don’t care how you dress or what your title is—we only care that you’re passionate about what you do are eager to be part of a powerhouse creative and professional community.”

Through the whole interview, Alanna describes how she’s focused on creating the life she wanted regardless of how audacious it may have seemed.

She invited everyone to the Grand Opening event in Poulsbo, Washington at 5pm on October 26th, 2018.

Call to Action: Pursue something audacious!  And come to the Grand opening of Vibe Coworks

Learn more about WaterAid, and you can even check out the workout designed to build awareness about access to clean water here.

Check out Vibe Coworks or email Alanna directly at alanna@vibecoworks.com

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Fitness Over 50

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Dan and Matt dismantle the horribly limiting MSN article that shared some bizarre ideas about what a fifty-year-old is and isn’t capable of doing.  The co-hosts address each exercise from the article that has been deemed too dangerous for the older population.  Throughout the discussion, Dan and Matt refocus on the importance of training safely, understanding your own body, and NEVER being held back or limited by your age.  The original article has been modified after a significant public outcry from incredible athletes over fifty and their younger friends.   You can read the modified (and greatly improved version) here.

Call to action this episode: Join us in dispelling the myth that age is a limitation by sharing stories and photos (perhaps your own) about athletes that are fit and over 50.  #fitnessover50

Matt mentions Little Fish Photography while reviewing last episodes call to action.

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Effective Feedback

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Dan and Matt break down some of the keys to providing and receiving effective feedback in any situation.  They tackle the common pitfalls and challenges related to seeking out and hearing constructive feedback.  They agree that the best feedback comes when there is a mutually understood (and clearly communicated) goal as well as a trusting relationship between the giver and receiver.  Suggesting actionable and positive behaviors to increase rather than focusing on ‘what not to do’ also stood out as imperative to effective feedback.

Click the link to reference the Keys to Effective Feedback information.

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Reverse Golden Rule

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Dan and Matt discuss the importance of treating ourselves the way we treat others (The Reverse Golden Rule).  They unpack the challenges associated with reducing self-criticism and other forms of negative self-talk.  This week’s call to action: catch your negative self-talk and use it as an opportunity to learn, improve, and grow.

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You Are Awesome

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Dan and Matt discuss the value of shifting attention away from judgement and criticism and towards the awesomeness in the world.  Matt describes his experiences in building and practicing a campaign aimed at finding the awesome.

Find the Awesome website

Find the Awesome Facebook page

Dr. Matt Poinsett’s blog, “Why I tell everyone ‘You Are Awesome.'”:

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Phedra Elliot

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Dan and Matt interview Phedra Elliot, exploring the importance of committing to health and exercise (even when you don’t like it).  She provides a great, honest perspective on how she’s found a way to prioritize fitness despite the fact that she not a fan of working out.

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Guide to Confidence

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Humility is great…until it starts to become undermining.  Dan and Matt discuss how to build a healthy sense of confidence and avoid self-sabotage.

Download an introduction to “The Confidence Gap” by Russ Harris here

 

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Kid’s Fitness

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Dan and Matt discuss the importance of physical exercise for kids, highlighting some of the programs and interventions aimed at promoting fitness.

National Foundation for Governor’s Fitness Councils: http://natgovfit.org/

This episode’s call to action: Engage in some physical activity with the kids in your life.

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Ross McCurdy

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Episode 002

Ross McCurdy, owner of the Oak Table Cafe in Silverdale, Washington and owner of multiple world records joins Dan and Matt to discuss how he’s built a successful business and fulfilling life.  Ross also shared a bit about his efforts to raise awareness and funding for research on uveitis and juvenile arthritis.

For more information on the causes Ross supports, follow the links below.

Uveitis Foundation – http://www.uveitis.org/

Juvenile arthritis – http://www.kidsgetarthritistoo.org/

For a brilliant meal while you’re visiting Silverdale, head over to the Oak Table Cafe – https://www.facebook.com/oaktablecafe/

Check out Ross’s Youtube page here:  https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRossmccurdy/videos and find him on Instagram at @thepancakeking

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Mindset

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Episode 001

Dan and Matt discuss the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol S. Dweck

For more about Dan Hollingsworth: www.kitsapcrossfit.com

For more about Dr. Matt Poinsett: www.infinitenorth.com

For more about why you’re awesome: www.findtheawesome.com

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We’re Here

Our first podcast has been recorded and is currently in ‘post production.’  That means we’re gathering some feedback and figuring out how exactly we’re going to share it with everyone.  Creating this website was high on the list, so we’re off to a good start.