The Dangerous Women Podcast

Empowering Fitness Talks: Coregasms and Confidence with Coach Hannah Hutson

Welcome to The Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, I chat with my friend, Hannah Hutson, a strength and nutrition coach, about a fascinating yet elusive phenomenon known as corgasms. We discuss the viral discussion within female CrossFit communities and share our personal experiences and theories regarding how these orgasms triggered by core exercises occur. Our conversation covers not only light-hearted and personal anecdotes but also turns serious with discussions about our journeys as fitness professionals in the virtual space, the pressures and authenticity related to body image, and combating negative comments on social media. We also touch on launching a supplement brand and navigating therapy and mental health in the wellness industry
 
What You'll Hear:
Exploring the Concept of Corgasms
Personal Experiences with Corgasms
Discussing Fitness and Body Image
Navigating Viral Fame and Social Media Criticism
Embracing Body Confidence and Authenticity
The Power of Polarization in Building a Brand
Handling Online Hate and Trolls
Launching a New Product on Amazon
The Importance of Specialized Therapy
Trusting the Right Experts for Your Needs
 
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Let's Connect: @iamcolleenconlon 
 

Diving into Cosmetic Medicine with Expert Injector and Registered Nurse Jolene

Welcome to The Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode of the Dangerous Woman podcast, I welcome back Jolene, a registered nurse with 18 years of experience in aesthetic medicine, to discuss the intricate world of cosmetic medicine. Jolene shares insights into common procedures like Botox and fillers, the importance of finding a qualified provider, and the nuanced details that many might not be aware of. We also talk about realistic expectations and the significance of making informed decisions. Whether you're considering a simple treatment or a more involved procedure, this episode is packed with essential information to help you navigate the world of cosmetic enhancements.
 
What You'll Hear:
Understanding Cosmetic Medicine
Common Procedures in Cosmetic Medicine
Patient Awareness and Expectations
Professional Qualifications and Training
Choosing the Right Practitioner
The Importance of Experience
Injections and Their Popularity
Realistic Expectations and Results
Red Flags and Best Practices
Final Thoughts and Advice
 
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Healing Through EMDR: My Journey with Mental Health

Welcome to the Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, I share my personal journey with mental health, specifically focusing on my experiences with PTSD and anxiety. I discuss the transformative power of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, detailing how it helped me heal from trauma and improve my overall well-being. I explain the EMDR process, from preparation and desensitization to re-evaluation, and highlight the benefits including quick results, reduced trauma symptoms, and its non-invasive nature. I also emphasize the importance of working with a certified EMDR therapist and how the therapy has positively impacted my relationship with my husband.
 
What You'll Hear:
Introduction to Mental Health
Understanding Emotions and Mental Health
Personal Journey with PTSD and Anxiety
Introduction to EMDR Therapy
Personal Experiences with EMDR
How EMDR Works
Benefits and Suitability of EMDR
Conclusion and Personal Reflections
 
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The Journey of Transformation with Kettlebell Client Sofia

Welcome to the Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, I welcome Sofia, my first-ever virtual kettlebell client. We explore the theme of transformation, noting how strength training can lead to broader life changes. Sofia shares her journey from working out in a luxury gym in New York City to becoming a confident kettlebell enthusiast, impacting her personal and professional life. We discuss the Phoenix as a symbol of rebirth, and how embodying different characteristics during training can translate to real-life improvements. Sofia also talks about her career transition into midwifery and emphasizes the balance between grit and grace in achieving goals.
 
What You'll Hear:
Sofia's Journey: From Gym to Virtual Training
The Phoenix: Embracing Transformation
Reflecting on Personal Growth and Career Transitions
The Power of Strength Training
Navigating Life's Challenges and Building Confidence
Balancing Grit and Grace
Embodiment Practices: Applying Lessons Beyond Training
Sofia's Career Transition to Midwifery
The Role of Community and Support
Final Thoughts on Transformation
Conclusion and Words of Encouragement
 
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Here's Why You're Not Achieving Your Goals...

Welcome to the Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, I share some tough love on the realities and challenges of achieving your goals. From fitness and nutrition to business, consistency is key. I discuss my personal journey of setting a world record in the Turkish get-up and how progressive overload helped me reach my goals. I also highlight the importance of discipline, community support, and understanding the role of genetics and training age in your fitness journey. Whether you're trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or succeed in business, it's crucial to stop enabling yourself and show up consistently. Remember, achieving goals requires doing the right things over time. Let's get to it!
 
What You'll Hear:
Tough Love Time: Embracing Change
The Challenge of Fitness Goals
Breaking Records: My Turkish Getup Journey
Nutrition and Aesthetics: The Hard Truth
The Importance of Consistency and Support
Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Taking Responsibility for Change
 
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Exploring the World of Supplements: Creatine, BCAAs, and L Glutamine with Hillary Ervin

Welcome to The Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, I introduce Afterburn, a performance recovery chew I started creating in the fall of 2023. Registered dietitian Hillary Ervin joins me to discuss the science behind the key supplements in Afterburn: creatine monohydrate, BCAAs (branch chain amino acids), and L glutamine. Despite not being FDA evaluated, these supplements are extensively researched and shown to aid in energy storage, muscle protein synthesis, recovery, and gut health. Hillary provides dosing recommendations, ideal demographic usage, potential medication interactions, and safety information. We emphasize the importance of supplements in complementing a balanced diet and consistent exercise routine to optimize recovery and performance.
 
What You'll Hear:
Introduction to Afterburn
Understanding Creatine
Exploring BCAAs
The Role of L-Glutamine
Defining Intense Workouts
The Science of Recovery
Dosage and Recommendations
Safety and Considerations
Who Should Take These Supplements?
Additional Benefits and Final Thoughts
 
Meet Hillary Ervin:
As a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist, I started studying nutrition in 2013 when I faced the challenges of Celiac disease. I then threw in my love for powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and sports, and bam, Nutrition Unbound was born. 
My mission is crystal clear: I'm on a quest to empower active individuals, helping them build eating habits that last, help them feel and be stronger, and form a positive connection with their bodies.
This isn't just about gaining knowledge; it's about relatable and authentic nutrition coaching. I'm here as a beacon of accessible expertise, offering practical advice that fits seamlessly into real-life needs. So, join me on this vibrant journey toward a healthier, happier you, guided by my infectious passion.
 
Connect with Hillary: @dietitian.hillary 
 
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Hair, Makeup, and Self-Care: My Beauty Journey Hits, Misses, and Lessons Learned

Welcome to the Dangerous Women Podcast. In today's episode, I share personal stories about my beauty journey, including hair and makeup adventures learned from my older sister, the mishaps and lessons of getting eyelashes done for the first time, microblading and the challenges it posed, and the experiences with sugaring, waxing, and laser hair removal. I emphasize the importance of making beauty choices for yourself and not for others, highlighting the empowering aspect of self-care.
 
What You'll Hear:
Hair and Makeup
Early Makeup Experiences
Connecting with Feminine Energy
The Eyelash Fiasco
Microblading Mishaps
Sugaring, Waxing, and Laser Hair Removal
Final Thoughts on Beauty Treatments
 
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Understanding Orgasms: Insights from Dr. Amanda Olson

Welcome to The Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Olson for an enlightening conversation about orgasms. We cover the basics of what an orgasm is, the different types of orgasms, and how individual anatomy plays a significant role. Dr. Olson explains the importance of pelvic floor health and provides practical advice on achieving and improving orgasms, touching on the roles of foreplay, different types of stimulation, and the impact of pelvic surgeries. We also discuss multiple orgasms, the role of lubrication, and even the physiological effects of breath and muscle control on sexual pleasure. For anyone looking to deepen their understanding and experience of orgasms, this episode is packed with expert insights and practical tips.
 
What You'll Hear:
Introduction and Excitement About the Topic
Understanding Orgasms: Physiological Insights
Types of Orgasms: Clitoral, Vaginal, and G-Spot
Challenges and Solutions: Achieving Orgasms
Pelvic Floor Health and Its Impact on Orgasms
Breathing Techniques and Muscle Coordination
Exploring Multiple Orgasms and Anal Pleasure
Lubrication and Squirting Myths
Personal Experiences and Professional Advice
 
Meet Dr. Amanda:
 
Dr. Amanda Olson is a dedicated and passionate physical therapist specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Her areas of expertise include urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, pre and post-partum issues, endometriosis, MRKH, AIS, pelvic implications in runners, and oncology-related issues.
Education
 
Dr. Olson earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2008 and has since accumulated extensive and diverse clinical experience. Additionally, she holds advanced certification as a pelvic floor practitioner (CAPP-PF) from the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute (PRPC).
Publications
Clinical and exercise professional opinion on designing a postpartum return-to-running training programme: an international Delphi study and consensus statement. British Journal of Sports Medicine (2024).
Clinical and exercise professional opinion of return-to-running readiness after childbirth: an international Delphi study and consensus statement. British Journal of Sports Medicine (2023).
Clinical Commentary: A 4 Phase Approach for Postpartum Return to Running. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy (April 2022).
Published Book Author: Restoring The Pelvic Floor for Women.
Experience & Philosophy
As the President and Chief Clinical Officer at Intimate Rose, Dr. Olson is committed to enhancing global health. This commitment is born from her own personal pelvic health journey as a patient. The mission of Intimate Rose is to provide exceptional care and quality products to women, ensuring their health and well-being. The compassionate and skilled team at Intimate Rose delivers unparalleled services, leading to life-changing results for their patients.
For new customers, Intimate Rose shares your goals and is dedicated to helping you achieve your best health. It provides tailored exercise programs and recommendations to ensure you receive the maximum benefit from their products.
 
Connect with Dr. Amanda: @intimaterose 
 
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Embracing Your Sexy: A Journey of Confidence and Femininity

Welcome to the Dangerous Women Podcast.
In this episode, I talk about what it means to feel sexy and the personal journey I've been on to embrace it. From understanding the balance of masculine and feminine energy to overcoming wounded femininity, I share my struggles with confidence and self-worth in my early twenties. I discuss the transformative power of connecting with my femininity through changes in appearance, exploring my sexuality, and building confidence through physical activities like kettlebells. I also open up about the importance of setting boundaries and nurturing oneself. As I navigate gaining and redefining my body image, I reflect on what sexy means to me now and how it will continue to evolve.
 
What You'll Hear:
What Does It Mean to Feel Sexy?
Early 20s: Struggling with Confidence and Femininity
Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energy
Journey from Girl to Woman
Embracing Femininity and Sexuality
Building Confidence Through Kettlebell Training
Gaining Weight and Embracing Curves
Healing and Embracing Womanhood
Conclusion: Embracing Sexy at Any Age
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Mastering Boundaries for Better Mental Health with Christie Ashbeck

Welcome to The Dangerous Women Podcast. In this episode of the Dangerous Women Podcast, we discuss the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with Christie Ashbeck. We introduce the types of boundaries – external and internal – and explore how they affect our mental health. Christy explains the spectrum of boundaries from walled-off to boundary-less, and what constitutes a balanced and healthy boundary. We also talk about the challenges of setting boundaries, the importance of consequences, and how to navigate relationships with family, friends, and partners while maintaining your mental well-being. Join us as we uncover practical strategies for protecting and expressing ourselves in a healthier way.
 
What You'll Hear:
Introduction to Boundaries
Defining Boundaries
The Spectrum of Boundaries
Setting Verbal Boundaries
Psychological Boundaries and Self-Protection
Navigating Emotional Responses
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Boundaries
Grandiosity and Shame in Relationships
Implementing and Maintaining Boundaries
Consequences and Boundary Enforcement
Boundaries in Different Relationships
Challenges and Strategies in Boundary Setting
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
Meet Christie Hebert-Ashbeck:
Prior to becoming a mental health professional and eventually starting my own counseling practice in Gold Canyon, AZ, I lived in Wyoming for 23 years where I raised and trained horses and competed in rodeo events.  In 2001, I started an equine therapy business called “Whole Horse Connection,” where I utilized and taught equine massage therapy, and other alternative treatments, to heal horse’s physical ailments, as well as their nervous system disruptions, also known as “trauma.”  Horses are similar in humans in that they are “herd” animals, and their ability to stay and feel safe in their environment is directly related to the health of the herd they run with (aka family).  Because of my experience in treating traumatized equines, I became keenly interested in treating trauma in humans, as both species share equal disruptions to well-being, but with entirely different presentations.  Horses tend to release their trauma more readily, while humans, with the help of their larger, more “developed” brains, tend to hold onto their trauma much longer, as they believe it is a directly related to who they are and what they “deserve.”  This is known as “complex trauma,” which horses do not have.
I have a specialized interest in treating relational trauma, as I believe this is the source of complex trauma that begins with our family of origin.  I am versed in issues such as codependency, love addiction/dependency, infidelity, betrayal/trauma bonds, generational trauma, and other negative consequences of relational trauma. I primarily use RLT (Relational Life Therapy) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) in my treatment plans.  RLT is a form of therapy that emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships and the ways in which our early relationships with caregivers shape our attachment styles and patterns of relating to ourselves and others throughout our lives. EMDR is a therapy that treats the emotional disturbances that we can’t link to what we are experiencing in the present moment, such as severe anxiety, depression, anger, despondence and more.  Traditional talk therapy is often not enough to alleviate us from these ailments, as the cognitive part of the brain is disconnected from the emotional experience in the body, and so cannot make sense of it.  Both EMDR and RLT integrate these emotional disturbances into the whole system, where they can be processed in a more effective way, with the whole system online, and aware.
 
Connect with Christie: Website
 
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