Natalie Allport Podcasts

Kara Winger is a 4x Olympian, Diamond league final winner, World Championships silver medalist, PAN AM champion, American record holder, and Team USA's flag bearer at the Tokyo Olympics. In this episode she shares how loving the daily grind, embracing community, and leading with vulnerability carried her through an 18 year international career fill…

On this week's solo episode, Nat talks about the WNBA Canada game, an overview of the past snowboard / crossfit season and injury recovery journey, as well as the importance of safe spaces and friendships for mental health and mental support as an athlete.

Ryan Lavarnway is a recently retired professional athlete (10+ yr MLB vet, 2013 World Series Champ, Olympian, Yale alumn), broadcaster, and speaker. Ryan talks about his unlikely journey to becoming a pro baseball player, his experience in college and the major / minor leagues, playing for team Israel a the Olympics, building a winning culture and …

Cassie Hawrysh is a former Team Canada Skeleton athlete, media personality, and speaker. This episode begins with Cassie sharing her journey of starting new sports later in life, managing mental health on the road, and tips for anyone pursuing their dreams and then dives deep into a conversation on the reality of sport funding and what Canadian ath…

This week is #BellLetsTalk day and in this episode we hear from top athletes, entrepreneurs, and coaches on mental health awareness, tips, support, breaking the stigma, and much more. Whether you're an athlete or not, dealing with mental health issues or mental illness or not, this episode provides education and awareness on how everyone is affecte…

Top answers from our 2022 guests on their one game changer habit and what ALL IN means to them. This is a great episode to kick of 2023 with motivation and habit ideas from top athletes, authors, mental performance coaches, mindset experts, entrepreneurs and more!

Sharing some holiday reminders, my top 10 lessons from 2022, and end of year thoughts :)

Goal don't have to be permanent, and pivoting to something new isn't a failure (nor is the time you spent pursuing your original goal). In this solo episode, Natalie shares some perspective on when goals can start to weigh you down, what to do when you are feeling burnt out in the pursuit of your goal, and how to know whether it's time to push thro…

A full recap of my first marathon - from how running the NYC Marathon came to be, my training plan, the experience in New York, and what's next after! (Watch YouTube for Katherine Switzer speech + bts videos and photos) Running program I mentioned: www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/marathon-training/novice-1-marathon/ More content: instagram.com/…

Corey is a former NHL goalie, host of Blindsided (a Players Tribune podcast), and author. He also has OCD. In this episode we talk about: Corey's editorial in the Players Tribune in 2017 Opening up about mental health and seeking help Corey's hockey journey Sports culture around mental health & why Corey didn't share his story earlier How we can ch…

From extreme asthma, to gang violence, to competing against those on PEDs - Tyree Washington has seen it all. Tyree’s teammates and competitors were involved in a major doping scandal that had world championships taken away from him due to his teammates involvement, as well as coming second in the world to someone who was doping, and then later bei…

Sitting down for a raw talk about balancing your goals, responsibilities, and relationships (w. family & friends).

Connor Emeny is an ironman athlete, ultra runner, and the youngest person in the world to complete an ironman on 6 continents. He shares how he achieved his goal amidst a global pandemic, how to build mental toughness and push through discomfort, the lessons he learnt running 100km, the importance of patience, and much more. How he managed travel a…

Manteo Mitchell broke his leg halfway through the opening lap of the men's 4 x 400m prelims at the London Olympics and KEPT RUNNING. His team went on to set a record breaking time, unknown to them that he had broken his leg at the very start of the race. Overcoming adversity is not new to Manteo, which he uses to inspire others. Manteo discusses hi…

Brett Lorin (former pro baseball player) had his sights set on the major leagues - but after 7 years in the minors, the call never came. In this episode he shares the value of growing up as a multi-sport athlete, having the self-belief to take ownership and make a change while playing college sports, what it's really like playing in the minor leagu…

In this solo episode I speak on the importance of rest and recovery days, and my personal rest and active recovery day protocols. Whether you’re a pro athlete, weekend warrior, or not involved in sports as all - I think rest and recovery days are incredibly important, and I tend to even structure my work routine, not just training routine, with the…

April Zilg is a professional paddle boarder, whose journey went from living an unhealthy lifestyle to pursuing professional sport. In this episode April talks about being patient in your pursuit of success and not expecting overnight results, how to build a strong aerobic foundation - including her experience with aerobic deficiency syndrome, and t…

Sports are a microcosm for society, and it's important to have diverse representation within communities like these. In this podcast I talk a bit about why I think that matters, a time where I have felt like I didn't belong, and some recent athlete examples. Follow ALL IN on IG: instagram.com/theallinproject…

Dawn Fletcher is the founder of Driven Mind Training, where she works as a mental performance coach for competitive athletes primarily in the sport of CrossFit, as well as other individual, team and action sports athletes. In this (live recorded in 2020) episode we dive into how she practices experiencing discomfort, the important of discomfort var…

Do you ever wish it would get easier? Well, it can, but it might take it getting harder first... instagram.com/theallinproject

Cory Camp is a former D1 swimmer, and the founder of Forever Athlete. In this episode we talked about going ALL IN with sharing your story, mindful content creation and social media use, how to make friends as an adult / in life after sports, his experience being single for 5 years, learning to love himself, and his #1 secret to happiness. Cory was…

Justin Su'a is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB). He is an author, hosts 2 incredible podcasts (including a new one with Sports Illustrated), and posts daily mindset tips on Twitter and Instagram. He has worked and mentored numerous high performance and pro athletes and coaches from multiple sports, and is someone I look up to…

Andrea Hopelain is the SVP of Global Brand management at EA Sports and brand innovator's top 100 women to watch. In this episode Andrea shares her journey to getting to where she is now, how her soccer experience has helped her succeed in business, how she manages her energy and mental health while crushing it at work and at home, how the growth of…

Feeling imposter syndrome? Same. Here are 3 steps I've been using to work through it (and no, it's not "fake it till you make it"). Resources mentioned: HBR article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome Brene Brown podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RGICGdqwdTVlD8N472qzh?si=31da721894344114 Follow the podca…

Dr. Ford Dyke is the Director of mindfulness based performance and health optimization at Auburn University, former team USA handball athlete, performance coach & wellness consultant. He holds a PhD in Kinesiology and a masters in exercise science. In this episode we talk about thinking before taking action, mindfulness practices, the 5 pillars of …

Listen to this if you feel like you’re not deserving of good things happening or find it hard to celebrate when good things happen. This episode will walk through my process for when negative thoughts come up. Follow ALL IN on IG: instagram.com/theallinproject

Reina Iizuka is the first woman to play Canadian University football. In this episode we talk about growing up playing with the boys, her recruiting and college experience, being a woman in sports, her ACL recovery, transition to pro rugby, nutrition and more! Follow Reina on IG: instagram.com/_reinaiizuka Follow Reina on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/dis…

In this episode Natalie talks about stress management, leveraging stress, finding (or not finding) balance, as well as looking at life like sport seasons. This episode is inspired by podcasts from Lewis Howes, Dr. Andy Galpin, and Huberman Lab. Consider this the cliff notes version of several hours of podcast listening from those experts! Episodes …

Sophia Jensen is an 8x world champion in canoe and 2024 Olympic hopeful for Team Canada. In this podcast we talk about body image as a female athlete, eating for performance, her training schedule and experience trying to qualify for Tokyo 2020(1) amidst all the lockdowns, how she manages her mental health on the road, and tips to stay motivated an…

Self-doubt. We ALL struggle with it from time to time. But how can you overcome this feeling, and keep pushing even when you feel like you can't do it or there's no point in trying? If you've been doubting yourself lately, whether it's in sports or life, I hope this episode can help. :)

Send this to the men in your life looking to learn how to support women in sport. From challenging biases, to actionable advice, this podcast is meant to be a guide on how to actually support women in sport, from a woman in sport. Follow the pod on IG: instagram.com/theallinproject

*Trigger warning* this podcast speaks on trauma, specifically eating disorders, substance abuse, suicide & mental illness, & sexual abuse. Paige Roberts is a performance neuro trainer with a background in social work. In this episode we talk about how athletes can reprocess trauma to heal and train their nervous system for improves mental health an…

This week's episode is all about failure. Especially with the Olympics now finished up, I wanted to talk about the concept of failure and failing at things. Hopefully this can reframe or perhaps shift your perspective on the concept of failure, whether that is an athlete in sports, or in other aspects of your life!…

Are they different? Are the one and the same? Are they at war? Answering all this and more in today's episode talking about the self love and self improvement movements and how they are really not that different, as well as how to harness both.

FEAR. A word with many meanings, negative and positive. In this episode Nat shares her experience with fear as a former winter sport / action sport athlete, how we can lean into fear, how trauma can cause fear and how we can better bounce back from experiences when our fears become reality, the relationship between fear and flow for high performanc…

Thomas Markhauser is a CrossFit Games athlete, coach, & former sprint canoer. In this episode we talk about his journey in sport and to the CrossFit games, the importance of emotional intelligence when competing with a team, leading with empathy, the power of community, and his experience leading a program in the gym for women going through Cancer.…

In this episode Natalie discusses what she would have done differently when she first started dealing with mental health issues as a teenager competing around the world in snowboarding. She discusses why we shouldn't beat ourselves up for how we dealt with things, because a lot of this has to due with the stigma of mental health, especially in spor…

Soheil is a soccer player, athlete, and content creator from Ottawa. In this episode we talk about his journey to playing pro, how he sets and attacks goals, how sharing his journey helps him stay accountable, the importance of auditing your environment and more. Soheil also shares his plans for 2022 and how he is giving himself 365 more days to tr…

In this episode I share how I do cold exposure therapy (cold baths, cold showers etc), why I do it (physical benefits, benefits for athletes and athletic recovery, mental health benefits, energy and focus etc), when not to do them, and more! If you've been interested in learning more about cold exposure therapy or ice baths, but not sure how to sta…

Jim Afremow is a renown mental skills coach, author of The Champions Mind and several other books for athletes, leaders and those looking to build a more resilient mindset. In this podcast we talk about the #1 thing most athletes (and people in general) struggle with, what the difference is between good and great, mental toughness, mental health & …

Looking for some amazing habits to add to your routine for 2022? Learn from our amazing 2021 guests of all star athletes olympians, mental coaches, wellness experts and more! In this episode we compile all the answers from 2021 episodes of "what is your SINGLE biggest DAILY game changer habit". Whether you're looking to build a new morning routine,…

In this episode Natalie answers a DM about how to rebuild or find confidence when everything is unknown. With the current pandemic and impending lockdowns over the holiday season, there are so many unknowns - these are some ways to rethink the concept of confidence and how to build it during these tough times. Follow ALL IN on IG: instagram.com/the…

This week's guest is Robb Wolf - 2 x New York Times best selling author, former research biochemist, founder of the first CrossFit affiliate gym, Palaeolithic diet expert, & founder of LMNT. In this episode we talk about how Robb first got into fitness & wellness, his pursuit of science, and his personal health journey. We then dive deep into anti-…

We all have likely experienced a time where we were motivated to do something to "prove someone wrong" and although that can be great short-term motivation, it often isn't sustainable or lead to making choices that truly make you happy. This episode is all about how to stop tying your motivation to external events, people, or situations, and instea…

Reagan Rust is a pro hockey player and the first women's hockey player from Mississippi to play D1. She is also the founder of the Female Athlete Society and has a mission to impact tens of thousands of female athletes. In this podcast we dive into Reagan's path to pro hockey, what it's like playing overseas, how she deals with her mental health, t…

Whether you're dealing with a physical injury, mental block, or setback, here are 5 tips or steps that may help you trust your body and mind again as you return to sport, work, life, or the original activity. Athlete or not, these tips can help you build confidence and get back to doing what you love! Follow ALL IN on IG: instagram.com/theallinproj…

Reid Meyer is a former D1 athlete and founder of Athletes To Athletes, a college athlete recruiting consultancy. In this episode we peel back the curtains on college sports and the stressors high school and college athletes face in the process. We talk about skills and coping habits for athletes, what to think about when deciding what school to go …

There is no "shortcut" but there are tools that bridge the gap from where you are now, to where you want to be! On today's episode Natalie shares 5 tools / tips to build motivation in the short term which will help you gain momentum towards being disciplined and making those "hard things" a habit and routine. Follow the ALL IN Pod on IG: instagram.…

Kim Carducci is a former D1 athlete, author of I of the Tiger, and founder of Everything Athletes. In this conversation we unpack the concept of athlete identity, how to not become too attached to it, and how to manage when you are injured or retire. We also discuss the traits associated with athletic and competitive success, and how they can both …

If you've ever been scared to try CrossFit or functional fitness... THIS IS YOUR EPISODE! We talk about HOW to start, WHY you don't have to be at a certain level or age, WHAT actually causes injuries, and WHO MDV is and how he came to find fitness. Use this episode as your "intro" to getting into CrossFit or fitness, or at least as a conversation t…