9: Lindsey Valenzuela – Strength to Give




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Summary: Lindsey Valenzuela is someone you may identify as a CrossFit Games Athlete, but Lindsey is more than that. She is a powerhouse of emotion, passion, strength, and love that has had a renewed sense of purpose since the birth of her son.  Lindsey has inspired generations of men, women, and children to “Lift Like Lindsey”, to find their strength through vulnerability, and that its okay to show your emotions. She isn’t defined by her victories or loss’s, what matters is what kind of human being she has become. <br> In this episode we talk about having belief in your ability to work for what you want, successes and failures in CrossFit, letting pain resonate and moving on, being true to yourself, legacies, becoming a mom, giving back, perspective on growth, what its like to be married to a law enforcement officer, and where she draws strength from.  I am lucky to record this episode with Lindsey, surrounded by loved ones, because she is like a little sister to me. This is a also a special episode to me because we learn to not only Lift Like Lindsey, but to have a Heart Like Lindsey.   <br> Show Notes: <br> Be Strong when you are weak, Brave when you are scared, &amp; Humble when you are Victorious. – Michelle Moschetti.<br> 1:03  What is Autumo?  It is Latin for “I Believe.”  A motto and way of living that has guided Lindsey.<br> 2:30  The “why” for this episode. <br> 6:50  Believe in your ability to work for what you want.<br> 11:53 “Take whats yours.” –<a href="http://www.clusports.com/sports/wvball/coaches/roesel_kellee?view=bio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coach Kellee Roesel</a>.  If you want something, but willing to go work for it.<br> 13:10  “It doesn’t matter about victories or loses. It matters about what kind of human being you have become.”<br> 13:34  2014 CrossFit experience and lessons learned from “failing” to make the CrossFit Games. <br> 18:12 How silly does not making the Games look now? <br> 19:23  Victories, defeats, letting pain resonate with you, and learning to move on.<br> 21:30  Vulnerability is a sign of Strength.<br> 24:30  Lindsey’s honesty about her pregnancy <br> 35:17  Titles? How does Lindsey identify herself? Vulnerability, passion, and emotions. <br> 38:45  Being true to yourself in the face of adversity. Being a role model.<br> 44:15  Ability to make others feel good. Strength to Give.  Strength is more than a muscle. <br> At just 10-months-old, <a href="https://www.fritzandfriendsdmd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fritz</a> was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Disorder, a fatal genetic disorder leading to progressive muscle degeneration. It’s incurable though physical therapy can help re-build weak muscles, but living beyond 30 is rare. Fritz’s parents started a non-profit to raise awareness and help fund research for a cure. **Lindsey’s gym did a fundraiser to help support the family.  You can help by clinking the link below**<br> “Live on Purpose” – Scott <br> 56:35  What do you want your legacy to be?<br> “Get Up Strong.” – Scott<br> 58:50  What message would you want to leave for your son to find in 20 years?<br> “I didn’t really start living until he was born.” – LV<br> 1:02:53  What its like to be married to a law enforcement officer and how does that affect parenting. <br> 1:19:30  Where draw biggest strength from. <br> “He shows me what it means to make hard times simple.” – LV on her son. <br> “Lift Like Lindsey. Heart Like Lindsey!”<br> Books talked about in the episode:<br> Daring Greatly by Brene Brown<br> Emotional Survival by Dr. Gilmartin<br> Websites:<br> <a href="http://www.autumocrossfit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AutumoCrossFit.com</a><br> <a href="https://www.fritzandfriendsdmd.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fritz and Friends</a>   Please click to donate and learn more.<br> <a href="https://thesisuway."></a>