Awake Athlete Podcast

Awake Athlete Podcast

Hosted by: Jess Gumkowski

The Awake Athlete Podcast is a short form exploration of life perspectives from a 10,000-foot view. An all-encompassing offering of time-tested knowledge, techniques, and practices that allow for more ease along the...

Episodes

S5: The Interviews - Season Opener, When Desire Meets Courage

Season #5 Episode #1

This season kicks off with a bold new format: interviews! For the first time in Awake Athlete history, Iā€™m sitting down with some of the most inspiring minds in endurance sports and beyondā€”entrepreneurs, professional...
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S5: The Interviews - Kyle Powers, When the Unexpected Becomes Your Greatest Teacher

Season #5 Episode #2

Ultra-endurance athlete Kyle Powers shares his incredible journey through Ultraman, a race that demands mind, body, and spirit alignment over three grueling days. On day one, nothing went as planned, and the...
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S5: The Interviews - Kristin Mayer, When You Own Your Mindset, You Own Your Power

Season #5 Episode #3

In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Mayer, founder of Betty Designs, a brand known for its bold, risk-taking designs. But beyond her fashion-forward creations, Kristin shares how owning her mindset is what truly...
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S5: The Interviews - Melissa Adams, When a Perfectionist Opens Up to Possibility

Season #5 Episode #4

Melissa Adams, a criminal defense lawyer and endurance athlete, shares her transformative journey from the rigidity of perfectionism to the openness of possibility. In this episode, we explore:šŸ›‘ The power of the pause...
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S5: The Interviews - Paula Findlay, What Happens When You Train with Happiness and Flexibility

Season #5 Episode #5

Paula Findlay, a professional triathlete with a 20-year career at the top of her sport, shares her powerful journey of transformationā€”from chasing perfection to embracing happiness and flexibility in training and...
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S5: The Interviews - Nicole DeBoom, When What You Think Youā€™re Done With Comes Back

Season #5 Episode #6

Ā Nicole DeBoom, former pro triathlete, IRONMAN champion, and founder of Skirt Sports, opens up about the cycles of life, letting go, and rediscovering herself after major transitions. From redefining confidence for...
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S5: The Interviews - Emma Grant, Yoga as a Benefit for Fierce Racing

Season #5 Episode #7

In this episode, professional gravel racer Emma Grant shares how yoga has become her secret weapon for high-stakes racing. From channeling competitive fire to staying grounded in the heat of battle, Emma reveals how...
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S5: The Interviews - Matti Weitz, When You Embrace That Everything Is Happening For You and Not To You

Season #5 Episode #8

Matti Weitz, a professional triathlete, joins me for a deep dive into the power of mindset and how it has transformed his life and athletic performance. Raised in Germany, Matti shares his journey from a perfectionist...
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S5: The Interviews - BJ Gumkowski, From Fear and Excuses to Legendary Status

Season #5 Episode #9

In this episode, I sit down with BJ Gumkowskiā€”master coach, thought leader in endurance sports, and my partner in life and YogiTriathlete. BJā€™s journey from doubt and unworthiness to an unshakeable mindset is nothing...
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S5: The Interviews - Season Wrap Up, When You Know Who You Are - Negotiations Will End

Season #5 Episode #10

In this final episode of Awake Athlete Season 5, we close the journey with one essential truth: knowing who you are eliminates compromise. This season has been a masterclass in patience, as each episode came together...
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