Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ultra Endurance Athlete Arthur Blue, are on a mission to find the strongest version of themselves. Episodes touch on topics including, performance, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and mindset. Please like, rate, share and subscribe if you find value in our content. Arthur: @Arthur.Blue3 Mark: @bottenhornrunning
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Encouraging women 40+ to embrace their bodies, find their strong and take up space! Thanks to diet culture, women are de-prioritising strength training for the promise of those 'long, lean muscles', which simply don't exist. Let's change the conversation and find what feels good for our bodies. Tune in each week for lots of insights to help you feel better and move better for a very long time to come.
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Learn and be your best and strongest self with Elite Body Transformation Coach and President of STRONG Fitness Magazine Jennifer Van Barneveld-Pe (aka Coach JVB). Each week Jenny will give you an inspirational guest, a story or a “pep-talk” of how to build stronger bodies, stronger minds, and stronger relationships. Since becoming a personal trainer almost twenty years ago, Jenny has overcome an eating disorder, job loss, financial desperation, entrepreneurial growing pains and multiple misc ...
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082: Lessons Through Adversity - Race Recaps
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The gang has mixed results at three recent races. In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark, Arthur, and Ash discuss their recent race experiences and the lessons they learned. Arthur participated in a 50K night race to prepare for Leadville and focused on logistics and running with a headlamp. Ash faced challenges with race timing and mi…
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155 - Client Spotlight: From Criminal Lawyer to Thriving Gym Owner - A Journey of Happiness with Rebekah Logan
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Fitness is more than a past time for Rebekah, it is her passion. Rebekah recently left her legal career of 11 years to pursue a career as a fitness professional. Fitness has always been special to Rebekah, as it helped her during grief and past trauma - she used her workouts as a positive coping mechanism. In Spring of 2022, Rebekah took a leap and…
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YOUR Body Stories. Sofie Hagen and Fat Liberation with Abi Smith
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This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we navigate a world where th…
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154 - Optimizing Fertility with PCOS with Dr. Angela Potter
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This week Jenny is joined by fertility expert and creator of the PCOS Fertility Protocol Dr. Angela Potter, who for over 10 years has been helping women with PCOS who are struggling with fertility work through individualized plans for successful pregnancies. The discussion centers around hormones, symptoms, cycle therapy, how to listen to our bodie…
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Surfing, Satisfaction and Feeling the Difference. The One with Evelyn Tribole.
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Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few months ago so go back and lis…
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081: Fuel Your Passion - Raul Cardenas Founder of QO Nutrition
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Summary Raul Cardenas, founder of QO Nutrition, joins the podcast to discuss his brand and its unique product. QO Nutrition offers a natural nutrition powder made from six simple whole food ingredients that are wood fire roasted. The product can be used as a meal additive, meal replacement, or for fueling before, during, and after training. Raul sh…
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The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks.
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Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let us know that we DON'T n…
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080: Conversations Around Accountability and Discipline
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Summary Mark and Arthur discuss their recent experiences and the challenges they faced in staying consistent with their training and healthy habits. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing training and finding ways to fit it into their busy schedules, even during travel or unexpected events. They also discuss the trend of relying on shortcuts…
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Thin Privilege, Oprah and Wearing The Damn Shorts
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This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast, host, Kim Stacey, engag…
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153 - Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and the Perimenopausal Phase with Dr. Nadia Saleem
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As Coach Jenny continues to be mindful of the needs of, surround herself with and inspire women in their 40+ journey through life, she dives into a super informative and in depth conversation about hormones and aging thoughtfully with her personal ND Dr. Nadia Saleem. Dr. Nadia Saleem is a board certified naturopathic doctor who takes a holistic ap…
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152 - Fat Loss While Still Preserving Muscle
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If you’re a returning listener, you know that the Team STRONG Girls methodology for weight loss is a tried, tested and true one. And, if this is your first time here, you’re in the right place to learn how to properly, healthfully become your fittest and best-feeling self. Tune in as Jenny gets one-on-one with us sharing 6 ways to optimize fat loss…
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151 - The NEW Way to Prep for a Photoshoot with Coach Jaclyn
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Tune in this week to catch a recent Facebook Live broadcast that’s all about the NEW way to prep for a fitness photoshoot, the Team STRONG Girls way. Head coach Jac joins Jenny and between the two of them they share almost 40 years of photoshoot experience so they have seen it all over the years. The evolution of healthy and sustainable prep has ce…
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150 - Speaking Up For Your Disability with Tiffany Storrs
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Tiffany Storrs is Rocky Mountain supermom, trilingual actress, author of the amazon Best Seller ADAPTABILITY, an award-winning hearing health advocate/spokesperson, and also an avid athlete who appeared in the March issue of STRONG Fitness Magazine's Women to Watch. After going suddenly and unexpectedly deaf after the birth of her first child, Tiff…
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149 - Harmony in Hormones: Navigating Wellness with Hormone Health with Kaely McDevitt
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Kaely McDevitt is the founder of KM Nutrition, a women’s health community dedicated to elevating the care for women everywhere. Kaely joins Jenny this week to talk about how to optimize your nutrition for happy and healthy hormones! Beginning her career in the health space as a registered dietician, Kaely shares how her own struggle with hormone he…
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How to Feel Comfortable in Your Body if You Have Gained Weight.
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This episode is our first one as a duo and I'm SO excited to have Ela on board. Ela (@elalawnutrition) has been on the podcast several times and she and I have worked together on numerous projects in the past. As a non-diet nutritionist, and fellow IE counsellor, she brings a unique perspective to the podcast and one that is very much needed. Toget…
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This informal conversation between Arthur and Mark revolves around the theme of taking ownership and accountability in various aspects of life, including fitness, career, and personal growth. The hosts discuss the importance of owning one's current situation and not dwelling on past achievements or future goals. They emphasize the need to enjoy the…
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148 - How to Achieve Epic Dreams: Harnessing the power of SMART goals with Laura Manganaro
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This week Jenny sits across the mic from client-tuned-coach Laura Manganaro. Laura had a year of truly incredible growth, having graced the cover of STRONG in November, becoming a Team STRONG Girls coach and hitting the top ten pages of Inside Fitness Hot & Fit 100, and she’s here to share the secret sauce for actually achieving those epic goals yo…
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078: Strong Session - Get Better TODAY
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Summary In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of perseverance and discipline in training. They share personal experiences and strategies for staying motivated and pushing through challenging workouts. They emphasize the significance of focusing on the present moment and the short-term goals to achieve long-term success. The c…
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147 - From Sorrow to Strength: A Remarkable Tale of Resilience with Tiffany Yando
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On this week’s Team STRONG Girls client Spotlight, Jenny sits down with Tiffany Yando. While Tiffany used to be a Competitive Olympic Weightlifter, she reached out to Jenny some years ago because she was still struggling with weight loss and food knowledge. After a very challenging 5 years from suffering a significant loss in her life, Tiffany is w…
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077: James 'Frenchy' Lambert - Choose Positivity
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Summary In this episode of the Finding Strong podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue interview James Lambert, also known as Frenchy, a middle-of-the-pack ultra runner who is currently battling stage four cancer. Frenchy shares his journey from being a magician to becoming an ultra runner, his love for the sport, and how he approaches races with a…
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146 - From Struggle to Strength: Laura Meadows' Life-Changing Journey
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Tune in for another Facebook Live Client Spotlight with Laura Meadows. Laura is an Advanced Practice Nurse and Health and Wellness Fitness Coach, and owner of Laura Meadows Strong. She helps coach women over 40 looking to improve their energy, body confidence and vitality. Laura shares her story about how an unexpected illness left her dealing with…
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076: Strong Session - Stay The Course
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In this strong session, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of staying the course and not quitting when things get tough. They emphasize the need to push through adversity and persevere in order to achieve success. They also provide strategies for quieting the urge to quit, such as filtering out distractions, surrounding yourself…
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Takeaways Life will inevitably get in the way of training, but it's important to find ways to adapt and make the most of the situation. Having a consistent pre-run and post-run routine, including stretching, foam rolling, and recovery tools, can help improve performance and prevent injuries. Every runner, regardless of pace, should be encouraged an…
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145 - Health and Self-care That Lasts a Lifetime with Jac Cordeiro
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We’ve got our January cover athlete in the house this week, so tune in as transformation coaching entrepreneur Jac Cordeiro sits down with Jenny to talk all things fitness! Jac dives into her philosophy behind her signature program JacFit, what it means to be part of the “5am club”, how she balances being a fitness coach and a mom, why she went pla…
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074: Strong Session - Apprentice Mindset
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In this conversation, Mark and Arthur discuss the importance of having an apprentice mindset and constantly seeking to learn and grow. They emphasize the value of discomfort and setbacks in the learning process, as well as the role of mentorship in personal and professional development. They encourage listeners to expand their knowledge and skills …
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In this episode of the podcast, Mark Bottenhorn and Arthur Blue discuss the importance of seeking discomfort and facing adversity in order to achieve success. Mark shares his frustration with his soccer team's decision to postpone a game due to bad weather, emphasizing the need for a killer instinct and a mindset of pushing through challenges. The …
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144 - Empowering South Asian Women’s Fitness and Wellness with Hina Laeeque
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Jenny is joined this week by Hina Laeeque. Not only is Hina a client who is working towards some epic goals, she is also a STRONG Formula certified body transformation coach, and owner of Empowered Fitness, a fitness and coaching company empowering South Asian women to live their best and fittest life. Hina dives into why she works with only South …
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Your Fat Friend. Let's Talk About It.
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This week I grabbed my good friend Ela Law from @elalawnutrition to chat about the Your Fat Friend documentary, by Jeanie Finlay which followed Aubrey Gordon across 6 years, since she released an anonymous blog from an account called @yrfatfriend . Aubrey has since written 2 New York Times Bestselling books (You Just Need to Lose Weight and What We…
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Strong Session: Don't Give Pain a Voice
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In this Strong Session, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of not giving pain a voice. They reflect on their recent trail races and the challenging conditions they faced. They emphasize the importance of controlling one's thoughts and words, as they can either build or destroy. They discuss the power of a positive mindset and the dangers of compla…
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143 - LIVE Masterclass: Fitness and Fat Loss in Your 40's and Beyond
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Ladies everywhere, this one's for you if aging better and with a purposeful approach to wellness and strength is your mission. Join Jenny this week and listen in on her latest Masterclass hosted in her incredibly supportive, goal-oriented and empowering private Facebook community. Come meet thousands of women who are committed to prioritizing their…
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Strong Session: Suffering is a Privilege
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Strong Session; your Monday Morning Meditation. 11 Minutes. All killer, no filler. In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the concept of suffering and how it can be seen as a privilege and a tool, when harnessed properly, to forge growth. They emphasize the importance of embracing struggles and using them as opportunities for growth and self-impr…
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072: Strength for Endurance Athletes
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss the benefits of strength training for endurance athletes and hybrid athletes. They emphasize the importance of strength training for improving running economy, reducing the risk of injury, and enhancing overall performance. They also highlight the long-term benefits of strength training for maintaini…
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142 - Upgrade Your Wardrobe and Be On Trend with Stylist Nicole Russo
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This week Jenny sits across the mic from private stylist and founder of Let’s Get You Nicole Russo. Let’s Get You is a full service in-person and digital personal styling and wardrobe management company based in NYC, and Nicole’s mission is to help people discover their style according to their personality and lifestyle. Jenny and Nicole get into h…
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141 - The Power of Transformation
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Team STRONG Girls is in its 10th year, and Jenny gives us some inside scoop on how this incredible body transformation coaching program has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women since it began. No matter your age, size or fitness level, Team STRONG Girls is exactly where you need to be to get and keep the results you’re after, regardl…
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Triumph: A Race Recap + Lessons in the Highs and Lows
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur are joined by guest Ash to discuss their recent race. Ash completed her first ultra and set a marathon PR during the race. They talk about Ash training leading up to the race and the importance of increasing mileage volume. They also discuss the highs and lows of the race, including the challenges of fueling…
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Let's Talk about Fitness, the BMI and White Supremacy with Simone Samuels.
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Simone Samuels, B.A. (Hons.), J.D., B.C.L. is a consultant in equity, diversity and inclusion and a weight-neutral personal trainer/group fitness instructor. A lawyer by training and a fitness professional, she has consulted for fitness organizations in Canada, US and the UK and has delivered courses on weight stigma, fatphobia, anti-racism, allysh…
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140 - Unlocking Extended and Quality Lifespans with the Power of Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Adeel Khan
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This week Jenny is joined by stem cell therapy specialist Dr. Adeel Khan, who took his passion for physical wellness from the gym floor as a personal trainer right through med school to become one of the leading pioneers of combining cell and gene therapy for the best results in regenerative medicine. Dr. Khan’s approach to root cause treatment vs …
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Men Have Body Image Issues Too. A Conversation with Jonny Landels
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Today I am chatting with Jonny Landels, a former diet culture-obsessed fat loss coach turned Intuitive Eating coach and Health at Every Size Advocate. He spent YEARS fighting his own body but a couple of years ago, managed to turn things around and now adopts a non-diet approach. I was really interested to get a male perspective on the impact of di…
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070: Don Reichelt; Mental Resilience in Racing and Training
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur interview Don Reichelt, a mountain ultra trail runner and current USATF 100 mile national champion from Colorado. Don shares his journey into ultra-running and how he went from being a triathlete to tackling ultra-marathons. He discusses his training routine, emphasizing the importance of going slow and inco…
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139 - Rising STRONG: My journey to Heal from Physical and Mental Challenges
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Jenny is back! After a nearly 8 week long hiatus, Jenny has finally regained her strength to return to the mic, and opens up to tell us about her struggles with severe intestinal illness. Jenny shares how this very humbling experience impacted her mental health, and gets raw as she dives into how fragile we can be when our bodies aren’t performing …
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069: Mark Bottenhorn: An Intersection of Endurance and Life
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In this episode, Arthur interviews Mark as a reintroduction to new listeners. Mark returns to racing - Arthur and Mark dive into how Mark grew through adversity and into new updates in Mark's life. In this episode: Mark's background in competition and coaching Mark's mentality around pushing his limits Mark's future plans for competition, coaching …
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Breaking the 'Earn and Burn' Cycle, with Non-Diet RD Amanda Bullat
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I invited Amanda Bullat onto the podcast this week to tell HER story. Amanda became interested in nutrition while training as a competitive distance runner in her early 20s but her passion for running and food became a double-edged sword, as she developed her own disordered relationship with food and exercise. After many years of personal struggle …
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068: Arthur Blue - Forged by Adversity
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Summary In this episode, host Mark Bottenhorn interviews host Arthur Blue, a former military/Special Forces captain and accomplished ultrarunner. They discuss Arthur's journey into ultrarunning, the mental resilience required in endurance sports, and Arthur's two-year sobriety milestone. They also explore Arthur's transition from a career in financ…
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Fuelling Your Fitness with Non-Diet Dieitian Krista Beck Muench
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This week's guest is non-diet dietitian Krista Beck Muench.* Krista came from a dieting background where she exercised to burn calories and shrink her body and where she was caught in an unrelenting cycle of exercise, tracking macros and restriction. It was only when a friend introduced her to Intuitive Eating that Krista realised that there might …
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Summary In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss their training routines and the importance of building a proper training program. They emphasize the need for proper footwear and mastering the basics of training, including nutrition and recovery. Mark shares his training week, which includes running, strength training, and active recovery. Arthur d…
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Elyse Resch on Intuitive Eating for Teens and our 'Inner Teen'
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Elyse Resch, co-founder of Intuitive Eating and author of the Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens (amongst many other books and publications*) joins the podcast this week and I couldn't be more excited to bring you this episode. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating proc…
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Arthur and Mark explore the various tactics for optimizing your mindset and finding your true capabilities. The hosts pull from personal experience in endurance, career, and coaching The tactics include: Growth mindset vs Fixed Mindset Victim Mindset Facing fears Self Belief & Doubt Pursuit Ultra endurance athlete and coach, Mark Bottenhorn and Ult…
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Your Body is Not the Problem, with Kim Stacey
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A great episode with the incredible Kim Stacey today. Kim has been an inspiration to me since I started changing the way I taught fitness to a body-neutral approach and is making waves in the industry. We start by chatting a little bit about what brought Kim to fitness and why she feels she is right where she wants to be. We talk about bodies. Our …
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Arthur and Mark dive into five listener questions: How do you determine ideal mileage for yourself or an athlete? What are ways to improve recovery? Can endurance athlete start later in life? How can I lift heavy and run fast? Popular social media trends vs realistic training? @Arthur.Blue3 @bottenhornrunning…
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Awakening Your Playful Side, with Jamie Carbaugh aka @fitragamuffin
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This conversation was different for me. It challenged me and was confronting. Maybe I take movement too seriously and need to find that playful element once more..... Jamie Carbaugh (aka fitragamuffin) is a non-diet Virtual Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. She guides folks to learn to enjoy regular movement by shifting their view of w…
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