Phit for a Queen: A Female Athlete Podcast

Just Three Words: Athlete, Mother, Survivor with Karen Newman

  Karen shares her inspirational story with Kara and Becca from her quiet cabin in Vermont! Karen a world record breaking triathletes shares her inspirational story of cancer diagnosis, battle with an eating disorder and how her faith got her through.

 

  Talk about a Fighter! Karen Newman is an inspirational speaker, world record-breaking triathlete, mother, wife, dietitian and author. She’s also an eating disorder and stage-4 metastatic cancer survivor. Her real-life stories have been giving people hope: helping free them from the bondage of shame, secrets and addictions; inspiring them to be authentic, to dream big and risk living the life they were meant to live. Karen has been featured in numerous publications and shows including the NBC Today Show and the NY Post, and has lectured all over the country. She has also received many awards, such USA Triathlon’s “Most Inspirational Comeback Award” as well as the Connecticut Sportswriter’s Association’s “Courage Award,” and American Cancer Society’s “Determination Champion” for her tireless charitable efforts.

 

  Karen’s book, entitled Just Three Words is a gripping, intimate, and contagiously inspiring story about the challenging experiences that brought her to her knees and then to her life’s purpose, and the miracles that kept her alive and winning athletic events around the world. Karen is an eight-time All-American triathlete and has medaled in events all over the world, even breaking an age-group world triathlon record, despite enduring cancer treatments. On September 14, 2016, just four months after being immobilized by a tumor in her spine, she raced for the USA in Cozumel, Mexico and had the honor of carrying the USA flag in the Parade of Nations.

  As a triathlon coach, Registered Dietitian with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, health and wellness educator, and President-Elect of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Karen has had a long career educating and encouraging people in health and nutrition, as well as on the track. A University of Vermont alumna, she married her college sweetheart, Peter, and together they have three amazing boys—Stetson, Chase and Trent—who inspired her to survive and thrive.

 

  How to Connect with Karen:

  For more information and to purchase her book, please visit her website: http://thekarennewman.com/

  Connect with Karen on social media:

  https://twitter.com/thekarennewman

  https://www.facebook.com/thekarennewman/

Girls on the Run ● GOTR

• It’s more than just running! GOTR focuses inspiring girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind through the 10 week curriculum for girls in elementary, middle and high school
• Citizenship is a strong aspect of the curriculum and the girls give back to the community
• GOTR is expanding in communities. Learn how to get your kiddo involved!

Gina Krahulik joined Girls on the Run of Greater Kansas City as the Executive Director in October 2016. A passionate and purpose-driven leader, Krahulik is responsible for carrying out the mission of Girls on the Run and impacting the Greater Kansas City area through inspiring young girls to live joyful, healthy and confident lives.

Before joining Girls on the Run, Krahulik served as the Director of Leadership and Education at NACWAA, a national non-profit dedicated to empowering women in college sports. Prior to joining NACWAA, Krahulik worked in student affairs administration and taught student leadership development courses. She oversaw new student orientation programming at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and before that, at the University of Northern Colorado.

A native of Lexington, Mo., Krahulik received her master’s degree in communication studies from the University of Northern Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Northwest Missouri State University. Krahulik is an advocate for education, wellness, fine arts and work/life balance.

 

News

A recent study shows GOTR Transforms Girls Lives!

Read More: www.gotrkc.org

 

Events Coming Up!

Girls on the Run Fall 5K November 4th at Childrens Mercy Park

Girls Night out with Glennon Doyle October 18th at Rainy Day Books

More information on getting involved with GOTRKC and upcoming events go to:

www.gotrkc.org

Is Your Energy Aligning to Your Values with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani

 

Dr. G’s treatment philosophy for her clients and self:

Here were some questions we were dying to ask and hope you feel are answered on the podcast!

1. “Treat the whole person in the context of their values”
2. “Treat mind/body as one and avoid labeling of diagnosis”
3. Align your energy with your values
4. A constant need to keep going, despite recharging of the battery
5. Is your recharging contingent on your “checkbox” list
6. “What happens to the body when the soul is denied adequately recharging chronically?”

 

Words of Wisdom for those that are only givers and never takers:

• The old adage ‘To those whom much is given, much is expected’
• Self-care can be misguiding accomplishment driven
• Those that deny self-care, may need it the most!

 

Fun Facts about Dr. G:

• G was an English major and this is one of her favorite lines from a quote: Maybe at least, being but a broken man I must be satisfied with my heart
• Did you know Dr. G is a big young adult fiction fantasy lover?

 

Where you can find Dr. G:

http://www.gaudianiclinic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinic/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaudianimd

https://www.instagram.com/gaudianiclinic/

https://twitter.com/gaudianiclinic

 

 

So you know she is legit:

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. From 2008 to 2016, she was one of the leaders of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health, the nation’s top medical stabilization center for adults with eating disorders who are too medically compromised to receive care in a mental health setting. She left as its Medical Director to found the Gaudiani Clinic, which provides superb outpatient medical care to patients of all genders with eating disorders and disordered eating and to those in recovery. The Gaudiani Clinic embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. Through a collaborative, communicative, multi-disciplinary approach, the Clinic cares for the whole person, in the context of their values.

Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, and sits on the board of IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) as the only internist. Dr. Gaudiani is one of very few outpatient internists in the US who carries the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation and is also a Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders.

 

 

 

 

PHIT for a Queen Intro with Becca and Kara Part 2

Hello Queens!  In these brief episodes Becca and Kara introduce themselves, share a little about themselves and their journey of developing this podcast and what to expect from the show. A first of its kind this podcast is dedicated to the female athlete trying to find balance in all aspects of their life. We will touch on health, wellness, mental health and maternal health issues.

PHIT for a Queen Intro with Becca and Kara Part 1

Hello Queens!  In these brief episodes Becca and Kara introduce themselves, share a little about themselves and their journey of developing this podcast and what to expect from the show. A first of its kind this podcast is dedicated to the female athlete trying to find balance in all aspects of their life. We will touch on health, wellness, mental health and maternal health issues.

Here is a little more information about Becca McConville, MS RD LD CSSD and PHIT for a Queen Co-Host

Becca is a board-certified sports dietitian in the Kansas City community specializing in working in the eating disorder field and with athletes that struggle with an eating disorder.  She is a ‘relationship expert’, that is an expert in exploring the relationship one has with food, weight, body image and sports performance- helping to find a place where these can mutually co-exist and thrive with enjoyment. She has worked with some amazing clients including the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Ballet and the University of Missouri- Kansas City Roos.  Above all else, Becca is a wife and proud momma of an eight-year-old daughter and you can often find her on horseback during her free time.

Where you can find out more about Becca

http://www.beccamcconville.com/index

http://insightkc.org/