03: Cheryl Brost | 8x CrossFit Games Athlete, Mother of 2, and Successful Entrepreneur

Today I sit down with Cheryl Brost, a 48-year-old, 2x CrossFit Games Champion, 10x CrossFit Games qualifier, mother of two who is also a successful entrepreneur, business owner, wife and coach. We dive into how she gets it all done. Cheryl also shares training, scheduling and parenting tips, along with simple advice on how to make a comeback after a setback and stay motivated.

On this episode…

When the internet and social media are good.

Cheryl dishes on what’s it’s like being a strong, muscular woman in today’s world.

Dan and Cheryl discuss if strong is really the new sexy.

Cheryl shares how she juggles being a wife, mother of two, business owner, coach and still manages to get her training in and why the excuse of “not having enough time” just doesn’t work.

How Cheryl deals with nerves and anxiety and Calms the Beast.

If you enjoy what you’re doing and know what your why is about – that seems to take care a lot of your fear and anxiety.

How Cheryl surrounded herself by the best people and how that helps her succeed.

What we risk by not being part of a tribe and how the lack of communication and connections leads to isolation, anxiety and depression.

Dan shares the profound way his Heart attack changed his life.

Cheryl talks about making the jump from Oregon to living full time in Hawaii with a 10-year-old daughter and 14-year-old son. If the kids said no – they wouldn’t have come.

The two share their philosophy and simple goal of trying to be a little better every day.

How showing up even when you don’t know the outcome is the key to success. Brene Brown and vulnerability

What advice is she giving her 16-year-old- daughter right now?

Links

Stronger U

My Macro App

Brene Brown and Vulnerability

Rat Study with addiction

Cheryl Facebook

Fighter Pilot Matt Beals Episode

To get more info on Cheryl go to her website!

Show notes at http://calmthebeast.libsyn.com/