The Yoga Pants Podcast

58 - Just Because Your Body Breaks Doesn’t Mean You Are Broken

Welcome back to a great episode about bodies, minds, aging & perspective. We - Nicole & Sarah - are of an age where our bodies have displayed signs of the wear and tear we put ourselves through in our earlier decades. These issues have caused not only physical pain, but emotional pain as well. Today we explore what happens when our bodies stop doing what we want them to do - and how it affects our headspace as well. 
We talk about:
When you break, you can come back stronger
How to shift our identities when they are so wrapped up in "what we do" and not "who we are."
Perspective is key
When you can't fix yourself on your own - and need to turn to medicine & more
We even mention female fitness icon (and so much more), Jane Fonda, and her philosophy on fitness in her 80s. 
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!
 

57 - Have You Ever Really Thought About How Products Are Designed?

This episode is exactly what it says it is - a little dive into the behind-the-scenes world that is fashion design. We start by talking about Nicole's experience with the first product from Skirt Sports that was not designed under her tutelage - the Freedom Sports Bra with Pocket - and then we go down the design rabbit hole from there. 
We hit on the following and more!
The fitting process: This is how we make magic happen - a range of bodies fit and test our products
Patterns: learn the real lingo in the apparel world
Timelines: 18 months minimum from start to finish
What is most terrifying and most delightful about being a designer from Sarah's perspective
How Leaps of faith and Confidence play a role
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

56 - Pro Athlete Rose Wetzel Asks ”What’s the Goal that’s Going to Turn Me into the Person I Want to Be?”

Today you're in for a special treat. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Rose Wetzel - pro OCR athlete - during her winter training in Costa Rica! 
A little background:
Rose Wetzel is a pro obstacle course racer who represents the 40+ crowd. She finished top ten at three world championship races this year (2022 Spartan, Spartan Trifecta, and OCRWC 3k) in an effort to show that middle-aged moms can mix it up with the best 20 & 30-somethings in the world!
As a certified personal trainer, certified Precision Nutrition Coach, and certified life coach, Rose love educating people about their health and wellness, and empowering them to take bold steps to live their best lives.
This episode is chock full of great stuff. Listen to it, stop when needed, make notes, and keep going! Some highlights include:
"If you're stuck in mud, keep picking up your feet."
The Winner's Mindset
Check out the documentary "The Weight of Gold"
Success is... "Being able to develop my talent while being there for my family."
When shooting for goals, don't think "What's the goal that's going to make me happy?" Instead think, "What's the goal that's going to turn me into the person I want to be?"
Check out the book "Atomic Habits"
How to create new habits: Habit coupling & Tiny habits
"Tomorrow starts tonight" 
What it means to "win the morning" (Look into her sponsor MitoQ for cellular health)
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

55 - Why We Need to Talk About Money

Money has always been a taboo topic. Most of our decisions are made with money in mind, yet we don't feel comfortable talking about it with people outside our close-knit circles, usually just within our immediate families. Yet when we keep our money concerns private, it can create stress, insecurity and feelings of hopelessness. Our goal today is to crack open the door and encourage all of us to be more open about this previously secretive topic.
Today we cover:
Generational practices that have created this taboo around money & how we can change it for our kids
Money management is a Practice
Money is one of the biggest relationship stressors so learning to talk about it is so important
How do we invest our money?
Budgeting vs Reality
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

54 - The Importance of Coaches - At All Ages & Stages of Life

Today we talk all about coaches. When we look back and think about the people who have played impactful roles in our lives, coaches always stand out. But at some point, after our youth athletic careers are over, most of us never work with coaches again. That's what we explore today including:
Examples of great coaches in our lives
The best coaches expect a lot from you - which in return teaches you to expect a lot from yourself
Great coaches also transcend the sport or activity you do and train you to be a champion "on and off the field"
Coaches exist in all areas of life, not just kids' sports
Sometimes having a coach is the best way to hold yourself accountable to your goals
& so much more!
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

53 -New Year Inspired Life: The Power of Visualization

Get ready to shut your eyes and go for a ride! Today your ride is a throwback to 1988 - you get to swim the 100 yard breaststroke with Nicole DeBoom! 
The backstory: Sarah believes strongly that visualizing your success is one of the keys to achieving it. Whatever you believe is what will come true. But learning how to use visualization to get there takes practice. Today we do a deep dive into what it feels like to visualize a one minute athletic event. 
But the message is this: once you learn how to practice visualization, you can transfer that skill to any aspect of your life. 
Want to join the life changing workshop Sarah talks about? You can find more details here. 
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

52 - The 4 Things You Need for a Happy Life

Welcome back to a very fun episode of the Yoga Pants Podcast. Today we talk all about happiness. Turns out it's pretty simple. You just need 4 things. 
Something to do
Someone to love
Something to look forward to
Some way to give back
If you want to read more about Dan Buettner's research on this topic, check out The Blue Zones of Happiness. We certainly love this outlook and whenever things feel off, it makes it much easier to identify which of the 4 is missing. Attaining it is not as easy, but at least you have a starting point! 
Want to join the life changing workshop Sarah talks about? You can find more details here. 
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. 
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

51 - Belonging: Why We Crave it & How to Find it

This topic is perfect for the holidays. While some of us are able to find and connect with our people during this time of year, many others go through huge waves of loneliness - from loss, distance or pandemics. While we want it to be a time of connection, it is often the opposite. 
Instead of feeling despondent and helpless, we share some ideas on how you can take action and find your people. 
1) Think about your current core beliefs. The best tribes share values.
2) Practice unconditional self-acceptance. Stop saying "I'll finally fully love and embrace myself after I achieve xyz!"
3) Make room for "and" 
4) Prioritize healing yourself. 
At the end of the day, you won't make progress unless you're willing to put yourself out there. It's hard, but good things come when you allow them to, and staying inside your safe place won't allow others in! 
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. It's not too late to shop for the holidays!
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

50 - The Most Comfortable Sports Bra on the Planet for All Cup Sizes

Today we have some fun talking about the girls & sharing a product that is truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Meet the Skirt Sports All In Long Bra!
Okay, "all cup sizes" is an impossible task so for the sake of this episode, let's say A to E cups.
Today we talk about:
Boobs: how they're all different but they have one thing in common - they want a comfortable bra to support them!
The All In Long Bra in all its brilliant glory
Strappy cuteness
Supportive compression without hard-edged underwire
Even though Nicole was dubious, Sarah confirmed that even up to E cups are happily supported in this bra!
Just for you, our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. Grab an All In Long Bra now!!!
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!

49 - Best Holiday Gifts for Runners (& Athletes)

It's that time of year! Time to shop for all the people you love (go ahead and throw something for yourself in the mix too). Meaningful gifts make all the difference. If you have a runner (or athlete of any kind) on your list, listen to these ideas. 
And please share your own! The more ideas the better, so post your comments here or pop over to social and send us a note!
The Gift of Fitness: Garmin (Sarah wants a new one!)
The Gift of Health: InsideTracker (Nicole says get your blood drawn and become your own health advocate!)
The Gift of Support & Motivation: ZOOMA Run Club
The Gift of Inspiration: Momentum Jewelry (AWESOME stocking stuffers)
The Gift of Cute & Comfortable: Skirt Sports (specifically All In High Rise Leggings, Go the Distance Half Zip, Wonderluxe Skirt in the Holiday Print coming soon)
Now you can cross off your list and you have more time to workout and do things for yourself during this holiday season. You're welcome!
For our listeners, use code POD20 for 20% off Skirt Sports and Momentum Jewelry. Shop now!
Tune in weekly-ish to hear us riff on the topic of the moment. Now grab those yoga pants, get out there and get busy living your best life. See you next time!