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By doing this podcast series, what I realized was that we all have different menstrual health conditions and experiences. Some of us may struggle to have our periods, some have heavy bleeding, so suffer from special conditions like endometriosis or PCOS, and some experience menopause. But at the end of the day, what we all share is a desire to understand our bodies and live our best lives with our menstrual cycle. On this episode, we share stories of different people, to realize that we are all together in the end. In Part 1, Pro Mountain Biker Isla Short shares how she was diagnosed with endometriosis and how she has learned to live with the condition to keep performing at the highest level. In Part 2, cyclist Leslie Etheridge shares how it is to live with PCOS (Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome). She shares how it has affected her life and how she found solutions to live with it and perform and be happy on the bike, in her life, and at work. Lastly, in part 3, with discuss with Sara Gross (ex pro triathlete) about the community she has build to bring women together to share their menstrual health and women performance journey, and learn together. If you want to participate in Feisty Media Summit (March 25-27) you can follow this link and use code FEVERTALK for 50$ off.

Emily Capodilupo is the Vice President of Data Science and Research at WHOOP. That means that Emily has a lot of knowledge on the human body and the autonomous nervous system, which controls basic bodily function not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes. On this fifth episode of the menstrual cycle series, Emily explains in details the different phases of the menstrual cycle. She helps us understand what is really going on in our body during each phase of the menstrual cycle, and why are these things happening. She also explains how our energy levels and our recovery may be affected in each phase of the cycle, and how does that change when hormonal birth control is used. For more information on the phases of the cycle: Click here.

On this 4th episode of the Menstrual Health Series, we discuss with Dr. Stacy Sims to learn about various contraceptive methods. We learn how each contraceptive works within our bodies, and the reasons why each of them should be used. We also discuss side effects of the different contraceptive methods, as well as how they can affect health, training, and performance.To Follow Dr. Stacy Sims: @drstacysims and www.drstacysims.com This podcast series is presented by Rapha. You can visit Rapha at www.rapha.cc

On this third episode of the menstrual cycle series, we discuss strategies to train optimally WITH our menstrual cycle, with Olympic Gold Medallist Gwen Jorgensen as well as with Dr. Stacy Sims. In the first part of the episode, Dr. Stacy Sims explains the difference between performance and training. Science proves that we can perform on any day of our cycle, but when it comes to training, should we be flexible with our schedule to better fit each phase of our cycle? Then, we are joined by Gwen Jorgensen to hear her story of how she has been able to optimize her training by understanding her cycle better. Gwen shares how and what she tracks about her cycle. She also shares key actions she took to optimize her training and recovery according to the phases of her cycle, and how she was able to improve symptoms and discomfort from her periods. To Follow Gwen Jorgensen: @gwenjorgensen and on Youtube To Follow Dr. Stacy Sims: @drstacysims and www.drstacysims.com

Now that we know more about menstrual health and why, as women, we should learn to work with our unique female physiology, we can dig into the “how do we actually do that?”. On this second episode, Maghalie sits down with Professional Mountain Biker Haley Batten, and Dr. Georgie Bruinvels. Together, they discuss Haley’s menstrual health journey, and Haley explains how she was able — with the help of Dr. Bruinvels — to recover a healthy menstrual cycle after years of not having one, and how this newfound energy affected her athletic performances. To follow Dr. Stacy Sims: @drstacysims and www.drstacysims.com This podcast is presented to you by Rapha. _________About half of the population is female. Yet, most research on health and performance are done on men, in part because it’s easier to compare since their hormones pattern are always the same. But women are not small men and the menstrual cycle is something that is part of our lives. I believe there can be a tremendous performance and health advantage in knowing how to work WITH our physiology.Menstruation is something that is not often talked about, but I believe we should not be ashamed of it and that it needs to be talked about. In this series, follow along on Maghalie's journey as she tries to learn more about the menstrual cycle.

On this first episode of the series, Maghalie talks with Dr. Stacy Sims (author of the book ROAR) to set the table on menstrual health. Dr. Stacy sims explains why “Women are not small men” and why people who menstruate need to learn how to work with their unique female physiology. We also discuss what is considered a “normal” and “not normal” menstrual health. Finally, Maghalie shares that her menstrual cycle is not always regular, and Dr. Stacy Sims talks about the myths and reality of the female athlete triad. To follow Dr. Stacy Sims: @drstacysims and www.drstacysims.com This podcast is presented to you by Rapha. _________About half of the population is female. Yet, most research on health and performance are done on male, in part because it’s easier to compare since their hormones pattern are always the same. But "women are not small men" the menstrual cycle is something that is part of many people's lives. I believe there can be a tremendous performance and health advantage in knowing how to work WITH our physiology.Menstruation is something that is not often talked about, but I believe we should not be ashamed of it and that it needs to be talked about. In this series, follow along on Maghalie's journey as she tries to learn more about the menstrual cycle.

Part 4: AgenciesKatie Macarelli is the Senior Account Manager at Thorpe Marketing, and agency that work for brands. In this conversation, Katie shares the importance of thinking outside the box and being creative when approaching companies for sponsorship. She also emphasizes that being authentic - knowing who yo are, what you stand for - is key to building your personal brand. We talk about how both athletes and influencers have their place in marketing, and finally, how cycling could do a better job at inviting non-endemic sponsors into our sport. _______________What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

Part 4: AgenciesOn this episode, we chat with Chase Garrett, CEO and Founder of Icon Source. Icon Source is a Marketplace that connects aspiring brands with iconic athletes for sponsorship deals and athletic endorsements. Prior to founding Icon Source, Chase also started his own agencies and worked for 7 years as Athlete Marketing Manager at RedBull. On this conversation, we discuss : Why can athlete sponsorships be a good marketing tool for companies? How can we sell sports to out of industry brands? Why would a brand invest in a particular athlete and how can athletes make sure to offer a good return on investment? We also discuss why Chase thinks there is a huge opportunity to invest in female athletes right now. Chase gives his opinion on what the cycling industry can learn from other sports, and finally, Chase answers the questions: Should an athlete have an agent or not? To learn more about Icon Source: https://www.iconsource.com/ _______________What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

Part 3: Marketing Meredith Miller is the Sports Marketing Specialist at Shimano, working with athletes on the road, gravel, triathlon, and more. However, before having this role, Meredith had a 20 years career in cycling where she raced on teams on the road, and built her own program in cyclocross. The first half of this episode focuses on Meredith's experience in sponsorship as an athlete; we discuss money, women cycling, privateer VS team. We then talk about how she built her program Noosa Cycling from 2014-2016, and discuss some strategies she used to bring a return to her sponsors, and how she was able to sell cycling to non-endemic companies. Finally, we discuss her new role as Marketing Specialist in the industry, how her perspective changed on sponsorship, and the importance of being a good person and entertaining relationships. _______________What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

Part 3: Marketing ManagersScott Jackson is the Global Sports Marketing manager at Specialized. He has worked with the biggest names in all disciplines of cycling. On this episode, we discuss how he chooses the athletes the brand will work with and how can athletes be relatable. Is World Cup racing still valuable to companies compared to mass participation events and other more relatable cycling adventures? How will the bike boom of the pandemic affect sponsorship? Are expectations different for European and North American athletes? And much more._______________What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

Part 2: Social Media, with Brand Content Specialist at SRAM - Nate NewtonIs it important to always post high quality/professional content? Or is it better to post more often without having professional quality photos? What type of content works well on social media? We answer these questions with Brand Content Specialist at SRAM, Nate Newton. Additionally, we also talk about the importance of knowing companies' goals and adapt our content accordingly. We talk about the importance of racing, but also why racing content is not the only valuable thing anymore...and much more._______________What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

Part 2: Social MediaWhat is the difference between influencers, ambassadors, and sponsored athletes? And are they all competing for the same sponsorship money? Should we provide free publicity on social media to companies who we are not paid by? By doing that, are we doing a disservice to our peers who are trying to make a living by representing companies? How important is it to have a big following? On that episode, we cover all these topics, and much more, with Social Media Specialist Jeff, from Specialized. _______________What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

Part 1, ep. 3 - Lael Wilcox is the best female ultra-endurance cyclist in the World. She has won the 2016 Trans-Am (beating all the men) and currently holds the women's record on the Tour Divide. In this episode, Lael talks about how there used to be zero money or sponsorship in the Ultra-Endurance & Bikepacking segment of the industry. Despite this, Lael has been able to create a viable career for herself in the sport. In this episode, Lael talks about how she has achieved that by smashing records, but also by telling those stories. To follow Lael: @laelwilcox Website: https://laelwilcox.com/What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies 

What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies This episode is with an athlete who has been able to stay relevant in the industry, and at the top of his sport for over 20 years. Geoff Kabush is a Canadian professional cyclist who has raced in 3 Olympic Games. Geoff has seen the sport & the industry changed throughout the years and he shares with us what he has learned. We talk loyalty, trends of the industry, building your brand, and paying your dues to be recognized in the industry.

What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? So many questions to ask on this subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to paint a portrait of sponsorship in off-road cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 part series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes / 2- Social Media Managers / 3- Marketing Managers / 4- Agencies The first episode is with an athlete who is building an incredible career for himself. Payson McElveen has a lot of success on the bike, but is also one of the athletes who invests the most energy in his endeavours off the bike…and it seems to be paying off. To follow Payson: https://www.instagram.com/paysonmcelveen/

What is the state of sponsorship in professional off-road cycling right now? How has social media changed the landscape of sponsorship? How can an athlete evaluate how much they are worth? Are results and pure racing still valuable? How do company choose who they will work with? Sponsorship is a subject that is not often talked about. The goal of this podcast series is to change that by painting a portrait of sponsorship in cycling by talking with different key players of the industry. It will be a 4 parts series where I’ll interview: 1- Athletes2- Social Media Managers3- Marketing Managers4- Agencies 

Gourmet Sauvage est une entreprise Québécoise qui fait rayonner la gastronomie boréale à travers la cueillette de plantes sauvages. Dans cet épisode, Ariane Pare-Legal, vice présidente de Gourmet Sauvage, nous parle de comment elle a repris l'entreprise familiale dans sa trentaine. Elle explique pourquoi elle a choisi de quitter la ville pour aller s'établir en nature, ainsi que les défis et les craintes auxquels elle a fait face lors de ce changement de vie. On discute de comment s'initier à la cueillette sauvage, puis à l'importance culturelle et environnementale de reconnecter avec les plantes sauvages de notre terroir.

Épisode 1 de la Série Hors Sentiers. Éric Deschamps étudiait en actuariat à Montréal quand il a décidé que cette vie n'était pas pour lui. Il a déménagé en Gaspésie sans plans précis, mais avec l'esprit ouvert, et a découvert sa passion pour la nature sauvage et la photographie. 5 ans plus tard, il fait maintenant carrière de sa passion. Eric nous parle de son parcours, et des obstacles qu'il a dû surmonter pour en arriver où il est aujourd'hui. On parle de son approche atypique en photographie qui priorise le respect de la nature avant le résultat d'une photo, et bien plus. Pour en savoir plus sur Éric: @eric.natureSon site web: https://www.natureenvue.com/post/8recommandations

The bicycle has the power to be an important tool in our global fight against climate change. Yet, racing our bikes across the world clearly has a negative impact on the environment. For years, Maghalie has felt a guilt towards this paradox. In this series, she decides to investigate what she can do as an athlete, and what we can do as an industry, to diminish our impact on the environment. — This podcast series is supported by The Unscented Company. -----------------On this episode, Maghalie chats with Isabella Burczak, who is the "Cycling for All & Sustainability Manager” at the UCI. The UCI, which is the International governing body in cycling, has the potential to be a key player in making cycling a more sustainable sport, because they are the ones making the rules on events, teams, calendar, technological advancements, and more. In fact, it is their goal to make cycling the more sustainable sport in the World. In this conversation, Maghalie asks about what are the key things the UCI is working on to make this goal happen and what are the biggest challenges they are facing. We also hear from Canadian pro aerial skier Marion Thenault on how she worked with the Canadian round of the ski World Cup to make it a sustainable and carbon neutral event!

The bicycle has the power to be an important tool in our global fight against climate change . Yet, racing our bikes across the world clearly has a negative impact on the environment. For years, Maghalie has felt a guilt towards this paradox. In this series, she decides to investigate what she can do as an athlete, and what we can do as an industry, to diminish our impact on the environment. — This podcast series is supported by The Unscented Company. -----------------Ep. 2 — Now that Maghalie knows how impactful her season of racing is on the environment, she has to know what to do with the results. Maghalie speaks with Nathalie Knowles, a PHD in Climate Change who works at Protect Our Winters. Together, they discuss: Can offsetting carbon emissions really make a difference? What is the difference between offsetting and in-setting? Nathalie gives advice on sustainable tourism, and finally, we tackle a hard question: Is performance compatible with sustainability?