The Asc3nd Podcast with Michelle Blasen
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsWelcome to the Asc3nd podcast where we discuss how you can as3nd to your highest potential in athletics, business, and life. The Asc3nd podcast is a part of Asc3nsion Life Coaching Academy where we influence, guide, and equip individuals with the most comprehensive tools and skill sets to discover their soul’s true self and greatest potential. We combine science-backed and holistic methods to help individuals enhance their life and career quickly, sustainably, and consistently. They then learn to do the same for their employees, team, family, or community. I’m your host Michelle Blasen, who will be covering different topics and methods pertaining to physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial health. I interview guests of all backgrounds and careers who value holistic health and are determined to make an impact in their clients' lives, communities, and the world. Thanks for tuning in… let’s get ready to Asc3nd.
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How to Build Resilience & Face the Unknown with Professional Footballer, Kyle McLagan
December 01, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66 MBI had the pleasure of speaking with Kyle McLagan who is an incredible human being. Being a professional footballer for Iceland, AKA professional soccer player, is just one aspect of him. I’ve been lucky enough to get to know Kyle over the past few months since he joined our Athlete Circle here at Asc3nsion Life Coaching Academy. I’ve appreciated that Kyle has had an open-mind since day one. I also really appreciate that he is vulnerable when he needs to be, asks questions, and chooses to sho...
The Power of Vulnerability & Breaking Free From Toxic Masculinity
October 07, 2022 04:24 - 1 hour - 116 MBWelcome to The Asc3nd Podcast. This episode features Samuel Teresi, Los Angeles-based private personal trainer. In this episode, you'll get to hear some of Samuel's powerful stories of dealing with depression, anxiety, and suicide and how he was able to come out of it all. He shares how vulnerability has been the key for him to shift his relationships, perspectives, and life. We talk about our own journeys of working through mental health struggles, toxic masculinity, and how men can start f...
The Light and Dark Side of College Athletics with Doctoral Candidate, Katie Lever
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBKatie Lever is a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas, where she researches NCAA rhetoric and policy and was named the 2021 Moody College of Communication Outstanding Doctoral Student. Lever is in the process of writing her dissertation which covers paternalism in college sports and how infantilizing language use can harm college athletes. She has also presented past research on ideology and policy in college sports at national conferences. Katie is a freelance sportswriter, whose w...
For Women & Men: Understand Cycle Syncing & Women's Hormonal Health to Enhance Performance
March 05, 2022 16:02 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode, Certified Health Coach Dinara Mukh and I discuss cycle syncing, hormone imbalances, how women's health is perceived in the world, why women's health is not just a women's issue, and how men can benefit from this information. We discuss how female athletes can use the information and tools to enhance their performance, prevent injury, start to heal pain, and maintain consistent energy levels. Dinara Mukh is a Certified Women's Health Coach. Her passion is to educate and empow...
Breaking Mental Health Stigmas With Sports Performance Psychologist Nikhil Badkundri
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBJoin us in today's episode with Performance Sports Psychologist Nikhil Badkundri from Melbourne Australia. We talk about how everyone can access peak performance state, what holding space is, and why it is important to gain that skill as a coach, why mental health in sports needs to be normalized, and so much more. Work or Contact Nikhil: Nikhil Badkundri Founder - theperformancemindset.com.au Ph.+61 430 457 313 Work with me | Book online | About
Growth Mindset & The Purpose Behind A3
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode, I got to sit down with Philip Simpson who is head of operations, support coach at Asc3nsion Academy, and is also pursuing the PGA Tour. We discuss what having a growth mindset is and why it is so important. We talk about our 'why's, the passion behind developing A3 (Asc3nsion Academy), and what we believe our individual missions are within the company. In the end, we announce some exciting news. Follow Philip Simpson: @philiptsimpson
How to Excel Being New in the Fitness Industry & Navigate Self-Sabotage from Private Personal Trainer Samuel Teresi
June 12, 2021 01:23 - 46 minutes - 87.7 MBIn this episode, I got to interview my dear friend Samuel Teresi. Samuel is a private personal trainer in Los Angeles and has been working in the health and fitness industry for three years now. He enjoys working with clients of all ages and at any level of experience. Samuel specializes in strength training, weight loss, and active recovery. We got into all things about tips for new personal trainers on how to start enhancing their skills and knowledge, the importance of being open-minded s...
3 Ways To Develop Awareness
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBTune in to learn three simple ways to start developing awareness. These tips and techniques are brought to you by myself and Brandon who is the other head coach at Asc3nsion Academy. These are the same techniques that we use ourselves and use with clients to start and enhance awareness. Tune in to learn why it is important to have awareness, what these techniques are, and how to use them for day-to-day life and performance.
Transitioning From Old Self Into New Self
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this #PerformanceHack Episode I discuss the importance of staying present during transitionary times. Many times, people either get caught reliving the past or going back to old beliefs and behaviors. Or people are anxious to get to the 'new' because the in-between phase is uncomfortable. It's where the daily work of building new pathways to create new beliefs and behaviors can get exhausting. It is during this phase though where the most important lessons lie. I give a few tips ...
Living a Value-Driven Lifestyle with Health & Mindset Coach Chris McMahon
March 04, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBChris is a type 1 diabetic, husband, and father who fell into health and fitness a little over a decade ago. In that time, he has coached business executives, marathon runners, and busy parents to lose weight, build strength, and move pain-free without spending hours in the gym. Chris believes health and fitness don’t need to be confusing and that the moment you are in is where change can begin. Chris is currently hosting Free Friday group coaching sessions for anyone looking to understand...
How to Face Fears & Fear of Judgment From Others
February 25, 2021 12:30 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBRisk Taking: How & Why it is Important to Take Risks: From a Sport & Performance Psychology Consultant and Ex-Collegiate Soccer Player
February 18, 2021 23:29 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBBrandon Eisenhart is a mental performance coach and one of the head coaches at Ascension Academy. As an ex-collegiate soccer player and coach, he received his master’s degree in Performance Psychology in 2018 from the University of Edinburgh. Brandon currently works with individuals, teams, and organizations to develop their mindset and to use mental and emotional skills that allow them to perform consistently at or near their best, especially when it matters most. He is a member of the Amer...