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This story is about Lindsay Williams' and her reinvention From Olympic Burnout to Elite athlete and coach. By 2006, Lindsay Williams had already stood on the biggest stage in her sport. A Team USA Nordic skier at the Winter Olympics in Turin. But behind the accomplishment was exhaustion. Years of grueling training had burned her out completely, and she walked away from the sport that defined her identity. What came next wasn't a straight line back to glory. It was a total reinvention. Lindsay dove headfirst into the food service industry, building a career as a sous chef, all while quietly keeping her body moving through runs with her dog and backyard plyometric work. But it was the industry itself, late nights out with coworkers, a lifestyle drifting further from the athlete she used to be that delivered her wake up call. It came in an unlikely place: doing pull-ups in a workout class, feeling that old fire flicker back to life. That moment sparked a full return to her athletic drive. She turned to CrossFit  and Hyrox, which has led her to becoming one of the best in the country at both. This episode is about what happens when you let go of who you were to rebuild who you're becoming.  You can follow Lindsay Williams on Instagram. Support the Minnesota Oncology program here: MN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY PROGRAM Keep your eyes out for Sharp in 24, my new podcast series debuting in the month of June. No fluff or filler, simply 24 minutes of high end knowledge and stories with experts who solved life's puzzle with reckless abandon and attention to detail. If something hit different today, find Jesse at Jesse Velasquez-Nutrition and fitness expert (@jcvwellness) • Instagram photos and videos  Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ This is where the community lives.

She's climbing leaderboards worldwide and the work ethic behind it didn't happen overnight. Emily Blau is one of the most compelling and rising names in CrossFit and her story goes far deeper than where she finishes on a leaderboard.  In this episode, Emily opens up about what drives her, why community is everything, and how her experiences have shaped the athlete and person she's becoming. This is a can't miss episode for not just fitness and nutrition enthusiasts, it's for people who are drawn to inspirational people and stories. Keep your eyes out for Sharp in 24, my new podcast series debuting in the month of June. No fluff or filler, simply 24 minutes of high end knowledge and stories with experts who solved life's puzzle with reckless abandon and attention to detail.   Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Jesse is back! Let's address the elephant in the room. Four years of silence. No episodes, no updates, no explanation — just gone. Here's the honest answer: purpose ran out. Not passion, not ideas — purpose. And without a clear reason for why any of it mattered, continuing felt hollow. So instead of producing content for the sake of it, the mic went down and the real work began. What came out of that time was a deeper understanding of what connection actually means — not follower counts or download numbers, but the moment a stranger hears something and feels genuinely less alone. That's the whole game. Everything else is vanity. So this summer, something new launches. A project built around that idea from day one — purpose-driven, connection-first, and long overdue. Stay tuned. It's going to be worth your time. https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month https://adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-month Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ Through purpose and passion, instagram.com/jcvwellness and jcvwellness.com are where you can follow Jesse Velasquez!

Croy Boudreau joins the show in an episode that you don't want to miss! We touch on mental health, specifically in men. How do we tackle the obstacles that face our society when it comes to this glaring topic?? We also discuss growing up in Minneapolis, some fitness and musical topics as well!! You can find Croy at https://www.instagram.com/croybou/ Support mental health projects in these spaces. https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month https://adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-month Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

Crossfit Games and Timberwolf athlete Brian Burr joins the show this week and we dive into a wide array of discussion points. Brian's journey from his upbringing, living in multiple houses growing up. To his military background and how he ended up finding Crossfit as his choice for fitness! Brian has a love for ceramics, which he has parlayed into a small business! We lastly touch on his Crossfit games appearance last year and what his future plans are as an individual athlete moving forward. You can find Brian at https://www.instagram.com/brianwburr Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

It's week 2 of the Crossfit Open and you're not going to find a more perfect episode than this one! Lindsay Siolka, a Crossfit Games regional athlete and managing attorney for the Hennepin County defender's office joined me this week with some insightful back and forth! Lindsay is very open about what drives her both professionally and in competition. She's been fierce since the day she was born and this episode is no exception. We talk about Minneapolis over the last 2 years, the 3 athletes who she enjoys watching most and all things Crossfit throughout the show! You can find Lindsay at https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysiolka/. Her coaches and most important people in her life at https://linktr.ee/kingfield, https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/online-programs/, https://www.instagram.com/codysiolka/, https://www.instagram.com/dsyeager7/ and https://www.instagram.com/lindsayfrazher/ Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

Anthony Davis Joins the show for Crossfit Open Season as 22.1 drops in an hour! Davis is a 1 time games athlete with multiple Regional appearances. Anthony is an incredible human being with a story that we hope resonates with our audience. We tap into his life growing up, serving his community, how hard he's training for this Crossfit season and much, much more! You can find Anthony at https://www.instagram.com/_anthonydavis34/, https://nova3labs.com/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/10XQ0JioAZjSeZGnbBwpHK?si=O1Tx7bHHS8Oj9CUzz-oR5w and https://open.spotify.com/episode/6geQxA5v1CITrneKGuztt1?si=VQ_cjzIHRuiekaNUNVbnZA Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!

Jaime Barroso joins the show and we have a lot to talk about. Jaime believes in strength from all sides of the spectrum. Physical, mental, emotional. How can you sustain a healthy lifestyle throughout the duration of your time on Earth!? Lastly, what nutritional tips can benefit you right NOW?? Incredible analogies are distributed along the way!! You can find Jaime at https://www.instagram.com/strengthbyjaimebarroso/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/161296741247710 and https://www.strengthbyjaimebarroso.com/ Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

A solo podcast about being a competitive person. Signs that you need to step off the gas and when competition is healthy. Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

Multi talented athlete and pro wrestler Shane Taylor twitter.com/shane216taylor joins Jesse Velasquez to talk about The politics of professional wrestling and sports as a whole. Racism in America, have we been making changes as a society?? Squashing sterotypes in fitness and in sports across the board. Why change needs to take place and how he plans on shaking up the pro wrestling industry. You can follow Shane at https://twitter.com/shane216taylor, https://www.instagram.com/shane216taylor/ https://whatamaneuver.net/collections/shane-taylor-promotions https://twitter.com/shane216taylor/status/1478061985040379909?s=20 Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

Alice Halvorson rejoins Jesse for this special 50th episode!! A plethora of topics in which we discuss. Strength training and it's benefits. Eating disorders and disordered eating. What are the differences?? New Year's resolutions, good or bad?? Alice is a NEW business owner! We discuss all things Flostate, her future in fitness and collaborations in 2022! You can find Alice at https://www.instagram.com/alicehalvorson and https://linktr.ee/Flostate For information and education on eating disorders reach out to https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline and https://withall.org/ Please subscribe and REVIEW this podcast where you listen to it! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-unplugged-and-undeniable-76471120/ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Lastly, you can find the host at jcvwellness.com for your comprehensive fitness and nutrition needs. 20 off ALL of your fitness and nutritional programs if you are a parent of a newborn or toddler! https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ for your guidance with fitness, nutrition and questions!!

Jesse tackles a year in review for 2021 from a fitness and nutrition perspective. Topics to look for in this episode going into 2022. Taking action steps towards your intentions/resolutions. Vision Boards 2022 is the year of.......?? Lastly, I cover the topic of caring about having six pack abs. Should you care?? Does anyone else?? We talk body dysmorphia, self-talk and displaying confidence mentally! Please like and subscribe to this show wherever you find your podcasts https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ jcvwellness.com for all of your comprehensive and customized fitness/nutrition needs. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-1582487 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-jesse-velasquez-yO6aQAV28w3/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yz9KEmiHfBvwZJx4I1LV1 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Ellen Renk has returned to the show and you are in for a hell of a conversation. Ellen was very transparent about juggling multiple hats over the last 13 months. She's built a successful business, developed very strong relationships and qualified for the Crossfit Games over the Summer! Ellen also wrote a chapter for a book that is being published in the very near future entitled "Forever Athlete." We dive into that, how confidence is way more mental than physical. We conclude with her journey to make her 1st ever appearance at the Crossfit Games over the Summer in Madison. It's truly a once in a lifetime story! You can find Ellen at https://www.instagram.com/ellenrenk and https://linktr.ee/ellenrenk. You can preorder the book "Forever Athlete" at https://checkout.stripe.com/pay/cs_live_a18ZMKQi27EXAA5Xcvc3betVfJGKejOVhiuc12IYjUsfANE9ooh7F8vUHI#fidkdWxOYHwnPyd1blppbHNgWkY3bUI0M3FTNm4xVG9fTTBpYGxORDdoQTU1d2RrfWxydXEnKSd1aWxrbkB9dWp2YGFMYSc%2FJ2RAUGZVUDBsZmFrbGNkQDBuaycpJ3dgY2B3d2B3Jz8nbXFxdXY%2FKippbGtucXcrYGAqJ3gl Please like and subscribe to this show wherever you find your podcasts https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ jcvwellness.com for all of your comprehensive and customized fitness/nutrition needs. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-1582487 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-jesse-velasquez-yO6aQAV28w3/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yz9KEmiHfBvwZJx4I1LV1 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Your host Jesse Velasquez provides simple and helpful information on how to avoid falling into unhealthy habits during the Holiday season. They're easier than you think! Plus a quick update on the state of the state with Jesse. Please like and subscribe to this podcast wherever you find your podcasts https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/ jcvwellness.com for all of your comprehensive and customized fitness/nutrition needs. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-1582487 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-jesse-velasquez-yO6aQAV28w3/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yz9KEmiHfBvwZJx4I1LV1 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Pete Cataldo joins the podcast with a unique episode that everyone can take a valuable piece of information from. Pete's business is all about teaching parents with busy lives (The host being one of them) about fat loss, how to get healthier and stronger all while balancing work and children. This podcast isn't relegated to information strictly about parents. We teach everyone simple and effective tips on: Improving your relationship with food. Simple exercise suggestions if you can't make it to a gym. How to STOP "diet hopping" and starting over your fitness journey forever! You can find Pete at https://www.instagram.com/petecataldo, https://petecataldo.com/links/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@therealpetecataldo? Please like and subscribe to this podcast wherever you find your podcasts https://www.instagram.com/jcvwellness/. jcvwellness.com for all of your comprehensive and customized fitness/nutrition needs. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-and-undeniable/id1549489545 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-1582487 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/unplugged-and-undeniable-jesse-velasquez-yO6aQAV28w3/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yz9KEmiHfBvwZJx4I1LV1 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDU2MzE1Ny9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk