THE POWER IN LIFTING
PODCAST
#117: New Rules to Qualify for USAPL Raw Nationals/ Updates on how to become a USAPL Ref and How to get a Pro Card
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today Kristen Dunsmore and I go over the recent news dropped by the USAPL: How to qualify for USAPL Raw Nationals in 2025, Updates on how to become a USAPL referee, and some info on how to become a USAPL Pro.
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#116: How to Deal with Injuries, Burnout & Mental Health ft. Kristen Dunsmore
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I bring on Kristen Dunsmore and we both dive into our experiences dealing with injuries as an athlete, the feeling of being burned out while training through injuries and how it can affect your mental health. We give our tips on what has helped us during these times as well!
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#115: Jessica Espinal - World's 2023
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Jessica Espinal who just returned from IPF World's in Malta after winning 2nd place for the USA team. We dive into everything that has been going on since our last convo which was Mega Nationals 2022. And we deep dive into her World's experience, her reflection of it, how to stay organized when busy and her goal's for next year.
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Jessica Espinal Instagram
#114: Sonita Muluh 84kg+ World Competitor
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I speak with Sonita Muluh who was a part of an epic 3 way battle in the 84kg + class at IPF Classic Worlds. We dive into how much she has progressed since her 1st World's meet, her experience this year at world's, article 14, and more!
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Sonita Muluh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonita_ml/?hl=en
Solana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solana_lifts/
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#113: Natalie Richard's 57kg IPF World Champion and Best Female Lifter!
Hey y’all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Natalie Richards, your new 57kg IPF World Champion and overall Best Female Lifter! We pick up right where we left off from the last podcast we recorded, diving into everything that has happened since the 2021 USAPL VA Pro which was Natalie’s breakout meet, and all of the meets and changes that lead her to competing and dominating at her first World’s meet!
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#112: Brandes Dey
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Brandes Dey who is fresh off of winning Carolina Primetime! We dive into her prep for this meet, competing and winning her Pro Card, her plans for nationals and her experiences as a Physical Therapist!
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#111: Improving Your Mental as an Athlete ft. Dr. Lisa Lewis
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Psychologist Dr. Lisa Lewis. Dr. Lisa specifically works with athletes and coaches to improve their mentality to optimize sports performance and to help coaches guide their athletes towards an optimal mentality for performing well. We focused on Powerlifting and how powerlifters can set themselves us for a successful day on the platform using certain tools, and how powerlifting coaches can help prepare their athletes and coach them on meet day towards success no matter how the day is going.
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Ms. Health & Fitness Free Daily Vote
#110: Does 9 for 9 Need to be a Goal?
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today we dive into why going 9 for 9 may be a goal that you need to have for every meet!
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#109: Managing Emotions in Training
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! I go over a few tips to help you manage your emotions in training. It can be tough to do and I hope this resonated with some of y'all!
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#108: Arthi Nithi
Hey y'all! Welcome back to TPIL! Today I speak with Arthi Nithi. We dive into her experience with powerlifting and going to Junior World's in 2019, dealing with injuries, her community South Asian Strength and more!
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