Cait MacPhail | The journey to a pro sports career
Dreaming about a pro sports career or already on your own journey? We’ve got a story that’ll light your soul up with ALL the inspiration and advice. Cait MacPhail is the social media manager for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and this is her story. MEET CAIT MACPHAIL “I would tell that 10-year-old who wrote that […]
21: Becoming a hockey player: How to take your shot in sports with Paige and Kyla
Prepare your heart and soul for this one! Your girl Paige has dreamed of playing hockey since she was a young girl. This year, she made that dream happen. Join Paige and Kyla as they laugh, cry, and hype girl their way through Paige’s story of becoming a hockey player. Whether you want to start […]
11: Breaking myths around fuelling female athletes with sports nutritionist Reilly Beatty
Female athletes are surrounded by harmful myths that prevent them from fuelling properly to perform their best. In episode 11 of the herBody Podcast, registered dietician, sports nutritionist and former DI soccer player Reilly Beatty joins us to bust myths around disordered eating, losing your period, carbs, body composition and more. Plus, you’ll get tons […]
20: How women in sport can become soulful entrepreneurs without burning out with Kayla Countryman
Is your soul telling you to take your shot and start your own business? Are you a woman in sport or business experiencing burnout? Do you struggle with social media boundaries? Former competitive cheer athlete and sports broadcaster turned current total badass, Kayla Countryman is here to fill your soul and heart with advice and […]
10: COVID’s impact on girls sports and how you can help
It’s no secret that girls face more barriers in sports than boys. Unfortunately, COVID has amplified and escalated these barriers to sport for girls and we need to do something about it. In episode 10 of the herBody Podcast, Micaela breaks down the research in Canadian Women & Sport’s Pandemic Impact on Girls in Sport […]
9: Sports and activity after having children with physiotherapist Larissa Tutert
There are so many things that happen to women’s bodies during pregnancy, labour and delivery, and postpartum that we don’t talk about despite women experiencing these things regularly. In episode 9 of the herBody Podcast, physiotherapist Larissa Tutert joins Micaela again to share her pelvic health expertise for women who have had children, are pregnant, […]
8: Checking in with your body when returning to sports post-pandemic
For many of us, sports have been on pause during the pandemic, which means as sports return, we need to take extra care of our bodies to prevent injuries and ensure we’re performing as best we can. No matter your skill level, activity level, or what you’ve been doing (or not doing) during the pandemic, […]
7: Athlete mental health with The Sports Counselor, Leah Howard
The most important conversation surrounding athletes’ health is the one that isn’t had enough: the conversation on mental health. In episode 7 of the herBody Podcast, Micaela, joined by her Soul Shot’s Kyla Lane, hosts Leah Howard AKA The Sports Counselor to have the important conversation and discuss all things athlete mental health. ATHLETE MENTAL […]
6: Pelvic health for female athletes with Larissa Tutert
Pelvic health is often overlooked by healthcare providers, but it’s incredibly important to your health, especially for active women. Micaela Zettel hosts physiotherapist Larissa Tutert in episode 6 of the herBody Podcast for a much-needed conversation on pelvic health to help women understand its importance, how and when to seek help, and the role pelvic […]
5: Understanding the menstrual cycle for athlete health & performance
Your menstrual cycle is a marker of your health and if you don’t fully understand it, it’s difficult to know what is and isn’t normal. Usually, when we talk about the menstrual cycle, we think of our periods, but this is only one phase of your menstrual cycle. Have you ever worked out or played […]
4: Connecting to your body with the piston breath
Breathing is simple, right? But what if we told you that the way we breathe has an effect on our performance, injuries, and our overall health AND it can still be simple with practice of the piston breath! Cue today’s episode! THE PISTON BREATH When we talk about your core, you probably think of your […]
Kat van der Hoorn | Re-discovering sports & belonging
As a kid, I was terrified to participate in team sports. I was indoctrinated to believe my clumsiness and awkwardness was unchangeable, that I was too fat, that I was a theater kid who had no place in sports. I was always picked last for any game, felt uncomfortable and miserable when I was forced […]
