I Could Never Do That

Tracey Hulick is a plant-based ultrarunner who, at the young age of 12, became inspired to donate her kidney to a stranger.  Upon hearing a story of someone whose life was saved from a living donor, Tracey was also determined to save the lives of strangers, which she did in 2017 when she donated one of her kidneys. This also led to her creating a nonprofit and global community at kidneydonorathlete.org, which, as she writes on her website, "Promotes the gift of life through living kidney donation among active individuals and athletes, by building a community that inspires, supports, and educates people about the experience of kidney donation." As this episode drops in early March, Tracey, and 20 plus other members of Kidney Donor Athletes are in Tanzania about to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.  Today, she shares her story of how this uncommon seed was planted and how she had to endure a tremendous amount of resistance from those who she thought were her closest friends. She talks about her triumph when she returned to racing, and now her fulfillment of creating this resource for others so that they don't have to go it alone as she did. Life truly has come full-circle for this advocate and adventure-seeker. Kidney Donor Athlete Website Tracey Hulick Instagram Washington Post Article 

Lisa Hesse is a Life and Wellness Coach for Athletes. Her job is to literally change the limiting beliefs of her clients and release them from the, "I Could Nevers." She is passionate about helping women across the wellness continuum find and celebrate their best selves while unleashing their own superpowers of joyful living. Questions we explore today: What limiting beliefs do you hold onto What identities do you find yourself stuck in? What is something you’d like to see yourself doing in 3 months, 6 months, 2 years? What relationship do you have with change? Everything changes, but when the ground gets too shaky, Lisa is there to help her clients stabilize and re-find their foundation. Episode Resources: Lisa Hesse Website Live Feisty Women's Performance Summit

Anthony Masiello is co-founder and CEO of Plant Based TeleHealth, which provides medical care for patients who have chronic disease and other medical conditions, including, but not limited to, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, and digestive issues. These conditions are addressed through lifestyle medicine—the powerful, evidence-based practice of promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle modification, including a whole-food, plant-based diet. Anthony shares his own journey from an overweight young adult, to a health coach and entrepreneur. He is passionate about making lifestyle medicine accessible to all and improving quality of life for all - especially as it relates to health, wellness and wellbeing, peace, freedom, accomplishment, and overall life satisfaction. Episode Resources: Plant Based TeleHealth Website "I Could Never Do That" Website Theme Music: Your Love by Atch -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)  

Today, I take a dive deep on a topic that is so, so important to me. Performance as a Plant-Based athlete. I hear all of the time from friends and fellow athletes who want to increase their knowledge and education around a plant-based diet and put it into practice in their training or on the racecourse. Today I’m speaking with Certified Sports Nutritionist Elizabeth Inpyn - she has a Masters of Science (in applied Exercise Science in Sports Nutrition) and she’s also certified by the International Society Of Sports Nutrition, as well as a plant-based certification from the T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Elizabeth is a nutrition coach for FuelIn, which is an online coaching service and app that takes the guesswork out of your fueling and eating and really helps to dial in your needs based on your personal training schedule. We talk through so many of the nuts and bolts of putting together a plantstrong performance plan We discuss soy (the many pros of this misunderstood food) We talk micronutrients and supplements We talk protein sources, protein powders, and how to mix and match foods to get some serious bang for your buck. You might never want to become fully vegan, but let’s face it, we could all use a little more of a plant slant in our lives, yes? Episode Resources FuelIn     

  Are you doing work you love? Are you waking up with purpose? Are you doing work that matters to you? Most, unfortunately, are not. In fact, in 2020, a whopping 65% of employees were already thinking of leaving their jobs - this was pre-pandemic.  Author, Career Coach, Radio Host and Podcaster, Ken Coleman, discusses his latest book, From Paycheck to Purpose - The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love. Coleman is heard on 70 radio stations, SiriusXM, and his podcast with over a million downloads a month, where he helps his audience discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps and advice to make that dream job a reality. His seven steps are outlined in his new book and, while they may seem simple, they are not easy. Finding your purpose requires constant work, self-evaluation, clarity and returning to your own personal mission statement about what you want and WHY. You were born to do work that matters and From Paycheck to Purpose is your personal guidebook. Episode Resources Ken Coleman Resources - including "Your Guide to Career Clarity" Order From Paycheck to Purpose    

Melissa Sundermann, DO, dipABLM, is board-certified in internal medicine. Dr. Sundermann has clinical interest in chronic disease management and preventive medicine through a Lifestyle Medicine approach. Lifestyle Medicine is a specialty of medicine that emphasizes increased physical activity, healthful whole food plant-based nutrition goals, improving sleep quality, avoiding risky substances, stress management and forming and maintaining supportive, healthy relationships. In caring for patients, Dr. Sundermann believes in a collaborative team approach between physician, patients and specialists.

  Betsy Hartley is an ultrarunner, health coach, and author of the book, "All Bets Are Off - My Journey of Losing 200 Pounds, A Showdown with Diabetes, and Falling in Love with Running." Today, she discusses how her rock bottom actually became her escape hatch to become absurdly brave. Cover excerpt: "From insulin shots to ultrarunning, Betsy shares, in her honest and often humorous way, the stories, advice, pitfalls, and triumphs of her very personal journey to build a healthy new life. And, what life is like today as a healthy, active, non-diabetic woman."    Episode Support Novo Veritas - Fostering Honest Change Visit "I Could Never Do That" and subscribe, rate, and review to the show 8 Greens Website - Use promo code: ICNDT for 15% off your first one-time order at 8greens.com    

Julieanna Hever, a renowned plant-based dietitian and author, shares her inspiring journey from actress to health advocate. She emphasizes the importance of self-empowerment in achieving optimal health through food. Discussing her new book, The Choose You Now Diet, Julieanna unveils her tenets for lasting weight loss that reject calorie counting for a joyful approach to eating. She also focuses on the critical connection between mindset, self-compassion, and positive dietary choices, guiding listeners to foster a deeper relationship with food.

Today’s episode has quite the emotional arc — from this couple's romantic adventure to becoming scrappy accidental entrepreneurs, and going from near-business COVID collapse to redemption and rebirth…Plus, a new book, Venture, that explains it all in witty, thrilling, head-shaking detail.  At the heart of it all? A love of running. I’m talking today to Allison Macsas and Gabe Steger - founders of Rogue Expeditions, a boutique adventure travel company that creates run-centric vacations around the world. You’ll find out what happened the moment Allison and Gabe learned that borders were shutting down — all while she was mid-air on an international flight to guide a trip. How have they pivoted in the time of COVID? What do they want their guests to take away from each trip? (spoiler alert - it’s more than just miles. It’s an appreciation for culture, exploration, and humanity.) And before you start thinking, I could never do that! I’m too slow, or I couldn’t keep up — stop — You CAN do that because their expedition-style trips are suited for people of all levels, all paces, and all backgrounds. Your only requirement? Be open to adventure. Episode Resources: Rogue Expeditions Venture - The Rogue Expeditions Book Episode Support 8 Greens Website - Use promo code: ICNDT for 15% off your first one-time order at 8greens.com Visit "I Could Never Do That" and subscribe, rate, and review to the show Theme Music

Megan Marie Myers is a painter, illustrator, and native Oregonian. After attending art school in Seattle, Megan took a position in Seattle at Chihuly Studio where her job was to coordinate the logistics of creating and installing full-scale gallery exhibitions of Dale Chihuly’s artwork, as well as private commissions of large-scale glass and steel art installations for public and private clients worldwide. This, she says, was instrumental in teaching her the all-encompassing business side of the art world. It was exhausting but so valuable to her future as an entrepreneur. In 2013, she relocated to Portland and began working at Trader Joe's as an artist and sign maker. Because of the flexibility and freedom of this job, Megan was finally able to create and sell more of her own work. She and her partner, Matt, moved to Bend in 2015 and this became a huge "I Could Never Do That" moment for her. Should she transfer and continue to work for Trader Joe's in Bend with flexibility and a steady income? Could she launch her own business in a town where she was unknown? Would this new town even be receptive to her work and unique style?  Well, as it turns out, the town of Bend was not only receptive to Megan, but they unofficially adopted her as the town's resident artist!   ​Her work is ubiquitous with Bend because it encapsulates why so many people love Central Oregon - inspiration from the outdoors and the connection we have to our natural surroundings and to each other.  It only makes sense because, in addition to painting outdoor scenes, Megan also embodies her work as a trail runner, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast. Earlier this year, she created the Creativity Shakeout run, which connects creatives of all types for an informal weekly walk or run. It's her unique way of connecting with others and giving back to a community that has given her so much.  Megan Myers is proof that if you keep showing up authentically, big magic will happen and, when you put so much joy into the world through your art, how could it not? Today we talk: The joy that her work brings to her fans/buyers The personal touches and "language" of her paintings and illustrations Her journey from Seattle to Portland to Bend How she broke into the Bend creative scene - spoiler alert: a lot of cold calls and knocking on doors Client work vs. Original Work - which does she prefer? What her work with Chihuly and Trader Joe's taught her about entrepreneurship and running a business The behind-the-scenes of running a business Her favorite music and how she creates a mood to work The parallels between ultra running and creating art How she trains for her ultras The genesis of the Creativity Shakeout Group Episode Resources: Megan Marie Myers Website Podcast Supporter: 8Greens.com - use promo code: ICNDT for 15% off first on-line purchase