The Yoga Pants Podcast – Skirt Sports

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Episode 58: Just Because Your Body Breaks Doesn't Mean You Are Broken

Amanda Posted on June 20 2023

Welcome back to a great episode about bodies, minds, aging & perspective. We - Nicole & Sarah - are of an age where our bodies have displayed signs of the wear and tear we put ourselves through in our earlier decades. These issues have caused not only physical pain, but...

Episode 57: Have You Ever Thought About How Products Are Designed?

Amanda Posted on May 22 2023

This episode is exactly what it says - a little dive into the behind-the-scenes world that is fashion design. We start by talking about Nicole's experience with the first product from Skirt Sports that was not designed under her tutelage - the Freedom Sports Bra with Pocket - and then...

Episode 56: Pro Athlete Rose Wetzel Asks ”What’s the Goal that’s Going to Turn Me into the Person I Want to Be?”

Amanda Posted on February 09 2023

Episode 56 - Pro Athlete Rose Wetzel Asks "What’s the Goal that’s Going to Turn Me into the Person I Want to Be?" Today you're in for a special treat. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Rose Wetzel - pro OCR athlete - during her winter training...

Episode 54: The Importance of Coaches - At All Ages & Stages of Life

Amanda Posted on January 24 2023

The Importance of Coaches - At All Ages & Stages of Life Today we talk all about coaches. When we look back and think about the people who have played impactful roles in our lives, coaches always stand out. But at some point, after our youth athletic careers are over,...

Episode 44: Introducing the Yoga Pants Podcast!

Amanda Posted on January 22 2023

Introducing the Yoga Pants Podcast

We're back! With a new name and an even more candid format.

Episode 53: The Power of Visualization

Amanda Posted on January 10 2023

The Power of Visualization Get ready to shut your eyes and go for a ride! Today your ride is a throwback to 1988 - you get to swim the 100 yard breaststroke with Nicole DeBoom! The backstory: Sarah believes strongly that visualizing your success is one of the...

Episode 52: The 4 Things You Need for a Happy Life

Amanda Posted on January 04 2023

The 4 Things You Need for a Happy Life Welcome back to a very fun episode of the Yoga Pants Podcast. Today we talk all about happiness. Turns out it's pretty simple. You just need 4 things. Something to do Someone to love Something to look forward to Some way...

Episode 51: Belonging: Why We Crave it & How to Find it

Amanda Posted on December 20 2022

51 - Belonging: Why We Crave it & How to Find it This topic is perfect for the holidays. While some of us are able to find and connect with our people during this time of year, many others go through huge waves of loneliness - from loss, distance or...

Episode 50: The Most Comfortable Sports Bra on the Planet for All Cup Sizes

Amanda Posted on December 02 2022

Today we have some fun talking about the girls & sharing a product that is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Meet the Skirt Sports All In Long Bra! Okay, "all cup sizes" is an impossible task so for the sake of this episode, let's say A to E cups....

Episode 49: Best Holiday Gifts for Runners (& Athletes)

Amanda Posted on November 11 2022

It's that time of year! Time to shop for all the people you love (go ahead and throw something for yourself in the mix too). Meaningful gifts make all the difference. If you have a runner (or athlete of any kind) on your list, listen to these ideas. And...

Episode 48: Workout Hacks from a Pro Athlete that Everyone Can Do

Amanda Posted on November 06 2022

Ready to get your at-home fitness game on?! Today Nicole shares some awesome workout hacks that anyone can do. This episode was inspired by Sarah who simply wanted to know how Nicole operates her fitness regime with the added bonus of identifying some exercises that will help others. And once...

Episode 47: The Best Skirts & Skorts for Tennis & Pickleball

Amanda Posted on October 31 2022

Hot on the tails of our Best Leggings in the World episode, we bring you some fun banter about our favorite court sports. Tennis has always been a Skirt Sport, but pickleball, while first created in the 60s is suddenly on fire and you must get the best gear to...

Episode 46: The Best Leggings in the World

Amanda Posted on October 01 2022

Episode 46: The Best Leggings in the World Sometimes you stumble across something so special you can't imagine life without it. That is what happens when you step into any of our Skirt Sports leggings for the first time. Today we deconstruct: 1. The feminine ideal: Yes...

Episode 45: 5 Things We Love About Amelia Island

Amanda Posted on September 25 2022

45 - 5 Things We Love About Amelia Island "It's a rejuvenation of your soul." The ZOOMA Amelia Island Run Series is so much more than crossing the finish line (though that's a huge part of it). Amelia Island is a magical place that you must experience in...

Episode 43 - She RUNS This Town: How Movement Creates Connection

Sarah Posted on June 14 2022

She did it again! Sarah Ratzlaff officially acquired She RUNS This Town (originally named Moms RUN This Town), a national organization of over 500 women’s running clubs with a goal is to motivate, inspire, celebrate, and encourage ALL women in ALL stages of life. Originally founded by Pam Burrus, She...

Episode 42 - How it Started vs How it’s Going: The Story of the Skirt Sports Baton Pass

Lindsay Posted on May 13 2022

Two years ago, Nicole received an email from Sarah Ratzlaff, a follow up from six months prior when Nicole was looking to do a cross-promotion for her business Skirt Sports. Nicole's response: "No I'm not looking for a cross-promotion right now, but if you want to buy my business, I'd...

Episode 38 - Playing Bigger with Sara Dean

Sarah Posted on May 08 2022

Sara Dean is mindset, business, and leadership coach for moms. She is also the creator and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top rated podcast with over 3 million downloads. Her biggest passion is helping women own their space. After enduring a long infertility journey, and then a full...

Episode 41 - Operation Smoothie: Refresh Your Palate

Lindsay Posted on May 07 2022

Join the 7-Day Smoothie Refresh Challenge. It's free. It's delicious. It's just what you need right now. Did we mention it's FREE?! Before we dive into all things smoothie, Sarah and Nicole talk about what's really behind the smoothie - it's about prioritizing ourselves, making our health a priority, and...

Episode 40: 10 Tips to Get Through Tough Times

Sarah Posted on May 03 2022

How do you cope when you're going through a tough time? Sarah and Nicole riff on their personal strategies to help turn things around when they're struggling. Listen now to their top-10 strategies. Cheat sheet here: 1) Change your mental channel. Use a mantra or power word to help. 2)...

Episode 39 - The Art of Change

Sarah Posted on April 24 2022

There will be times when we add something new to our lives. Whether we choose to add it, it is forced upon us, or someone else dictates the new-ness, we must adapt to the change or face a life of misery and suffering! Nicole recently got a puppy. Her last...