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The Gripcast: Gymnastics Unfiltered

The Gripcast: Gymnastics Unfiltered

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Don't peel off the bar! The Gripcast: Gymnastics Unfiltered is where you find unfiltered, intriguing, and informative dialogue on the ins and outs of gymnastics and life. Swing by and stick it with us on our weekly Wednesday podcast!
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The Gripcast: Gymnastics UnfilteredAug 25, 2021

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Balancing Academics and Sports

Balancing Academics and Sports

This podcast episode is all about the importance of academics and sports.  Making sure that you create a balance is the key.  Keep learning always at the forefront to growing as a person. Your physical health is important as well.  Keep moving your body!  Always remember that knowledge is power!

Mar 11, 202211:05
Acceptance from Within

Acceptance from Within

This podcast episode is a discussion about acceptance from within.  We give you four helpful tips with accepting yourself the way you are.  Learn to like and love yourself first!

Mar 02, 202212:15
Unpredictable Circumstances

Unpredictable Circumstances

This podcast episode is about unpredictable circumstances.  We ALL will experience this throughout our lives. We give you four helpful tips to maneuver through unpredictable circumstances in a healthy way.  Remember that you are strong enough and trust yourself that you will make it through these times!

Feb 16, 202211:00
Loving Yourself

Loving Yourself

We have an important discussion on loving yourself within this podcast episode.  We give you three key elements to loving yourself in a healthy way.  Please know that loving yourself is the best self-care that you can give yourself.  Be gentle and caring by loving yourself everyday!

Feb 09, 202210:08
Feeling Defeated

Feeling Defeated

This is an important podcast episode talking about feeling defeated.  We will ALL feel this way while experiencing tough life lessons.  We give you three helpful things to think about while going through these difficult challenges in life.  Stay strong and know that you will get through it!  There's sunshine after the rain!

Feb 02, 202212:50
Defining Success

Defining Success

This podcast episode is about defining success.  We give you four key questions to ask yourself regarding defining success. Please protect your mental health through the process.  Enjoy the ride through your personal journey toward success!  You can do it!

Jan 26, 202209:59
Taking your POWER back!

Taking your POWER back!

This podcast episode is giving you three key steps to taking your power back. Sometimes we need some encouragement to recognize who we are and realize what we want out of life.  Never give your power away to someone else.  Stay strong and have the courage to be who you really are!

Jan 19, 202208:59
Imperfections

Imperfections

This podcast episode discusses imperfections.  We talk about three key areas where imperfections can exist.  Learn how to love yourself and give yourself grace through the challenges of life.  Take one day at a time and be gentle to yourself.  You are somebody!

Jan 12, 202213:14
Achievable Goals for Year 2022

Achievable Goals for Year 2022

This is an important podcast episode to start off your NEW YEAR with a Bang!  We give you three ways to help you accomplish your goals for this NEW YEAR of 2022.  Listen and start now toward a powerful and successful year for your life!  Make this year your VERY BEST!  Cheers to 2022!  Let's go!

Jan 05, 202211:59
Getting Stronger: Are you working towards a better you?

Getting Stronger: Are you working towards a better you?

Here's another previous podcast episode that is we think that our audience should relisten to and enjoy again.  We talk about working towards getting stronger through three key areas within your life.  We all have areas within our life to improve daily.  Think about what matters to you to fulfill a life of purpose.  Choose healthy choices and healthy living!  Live life to the fullest!  Make this New Year of 2022 your very best! 

Dec 29, 202111:30
Conquering Fear

Conquering Fear

Here's another great podcast episode to listen to again!  We have an intriguing conversation on conquering fear.  We all need encouraging words to keep us pushing forward.  We give you four helpful tips to conquer and soar through your personal fears.  Get ready to soar like an eagle into this upcoming New Year 2022 that is approaching fast!  You got this!

Dec 22, 202113:34
Bouncing Back from Disappointment

Bouncing Back from Disappointment

This is another podcast episode that we think our audience needs to listen to again and again.  We will all have disappointments throughout our entire lives.  We give you helpful tips on how to cope and persevere through them.  Don't let your disappointments affect your destiny!  You got this!!

Dec 15, 202113:18
Suicide Prevention with Janiece Jenkins

Suicide Prevention with Janiece Jenkins

We thought that we should replay this previous podcast episode on suicide for our listeners.  Suicide is sadly becoming more prevalent during this Covid-19 season and will be during this upcoming holiday season.  We have a very important conversation about suicide prevention with Janiece Jenkins from Pope Counseling Center.  She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, and Play Therapist.  Janiece Jenkins can be reached at Pope Counseling Center at 704-840-5035 for further assistance with suicide prevention.

Dec 08, 202116:34
Anxiety: How do you cope?

Anxiety: How do you cope?

This is a previous podcast episode that explores the topic of anxiety.  With everything that is going on in the world right now, we thought this episode could help through challenging times.  We all as individuals will have moments in our life that we will experience anxiety.  Do you have the tools to cope with your anxiety?  Be aware, stay strong, and use healthy tools to manage your anxiety.  Don't be afraid to get professional help for support!  Self-care matters!

Dec 01, 202116:29
Being Thankful!

Being Thankful!

This podcast episode is about being thankful.  We give you three helpful tips to think about during this upcoming holiday season, starting with the Thanksgiving holiday.  Make sure that you think about the things that are important to you!  Put them first!  You can make this season joyful and peaceful through the challenges.  You got this!  Remember the reason for the season!

Nov 24, 202114:30
Unexpected Changes

Unexpected Changes

This podcast episode has an interesting discussion about unexpected changes.  We ALL will experience unexpected things that will happen within our lives.  It's important to react in a healthy and stress free manner through these situation.  We give you three helpful tips on how to navigate through these unexpected changes and challenges that may happen.  Soar and thrive above unexpected changes!  You are strong enough to make it through!

Nov 17, 202112:29
Learning Valuable Lessons From Children

Learning Valuable Lessons From Children

This podcast episode talks about learning valuable lessons from children.  We give you four valuable lessons that we, as adults, can learn from children.  Children are incredible and we ALL can learn life lessons from them.  Listen and enjoy life's experience from a child's eyes!

Nov 10, 202112:47
Cultural Differences and Cultural Awareness

Cultural Differences and Cultural Awareness

We have an important discussion about cultural differences and cultural awareness within this podcast episode.  We give you three helpful tips to learn from cultural differences and cultural awareness.  Have an open mind and an open heart to gain knowledge from other cultures.  This is how we heal and grow from each other as a nation.  Be vulnerable enough for others to learn from your cultural experiences!  Your heritage matters!  Share your truth!  Knowledge is power!  

Nov 03, 202114:33
Can you provide CPR or First Aid?

Can you provide CPR or First Aid?

We have a conversation about CPR and First Aid on this podcast episode.  Would you know what to do in an emergency?  We give helpful tips for gym owners, coaches, and parents.  Parents please ask questions regarding emergency procedures and who will be assisting with CPR and First Aid to your child.  Safety is everything!  Be proactive!  Be prepared!

Oct 27, 202115:36
Work Hard or Go Home!

Work Hard or Go Home!

We have a great discussion about hard work within this podcast episode.  We give you three MUST HAVES on being a hard worker throughout your life.  Working hard should be in all aspects within your life.  At the end of the day, you make the choice to your future on what you want in life.  Remember, you either work hard or go home!

Oct 20, 202113:30
Protect your Energy and Inner Peace!

Protect your Energy and Inner Peace!

This podcast episode has a discussion about protecting your energy and inner peace.  Your energy and your peace is apart of survival!  Treasure it and hold it dear to your heart.  Save your energy and peace for people, places, and things that you value.  You matter!  Always protect yourself and your space!

Oct 13, 202109:02
Can you thrive with poor leadership? NOPE!

Can you thrive with poor leadership? NOPE!

We have an interesting conversation on this podcast about how poor leadership can be very destructive, and change your life in a negative way.  Choose to be involved with positive leadership.  At the end of the day, you make the choice of who you surround yourself with.  Protect your peace and your mental health!  Stay strong and be empowered by strong and positive leadership!  

Oct 06, 202114:12
Influence Your Life By Finding Positive Role Models

Influence Your Life By Finding Positive Role Models

Our podcast episode has a discussion about finding positive role models.  We believe if you're young or old, you should have positive role models throughout your life.  Embrace and learn from other people's experiences that can influence your life for the better!  Live, learn, and become better, that's what strong and successful people do!  Cheers to positive role models that influence the world!

Sep 29, 202109:52
Coping through Frustration

Coping through Frustration

We have an interesting conversation about coping through frustration during this podcast episode.  We give you four helpful tips on coping through frustration.  Stay positive and know that you can cope, and become a stronger person through frustration!  Remember to stay focus and always pursue your goals no matter the frustrations through the journey!  

Sep 22, 202112:02
Embracing Newness - Learn to Explore New Opportunities!

Embracing Newness - Learn to Explore New Opportunities!

This podcast episode discussion is about embracing newness.  We give you four encouraging ways to navigate through embracing newness within your life.  Challenge and encourage your heart to try new things!  Learn, grow, and mature into the person that you are meant to be!  Explore your unlimited opportunities!

Sep 15, 202110:56
Bullying within Gymnastics - IT EXISTS!

Bullying within Gymnastics - IT EXISTS!

We have an intriguing conversation about bullying within gymnastics during this podcast episode.  Yes, it exists and probably always will!  Bullying is in all facets of gymnastics, especially with starting from the top with the national organizations of gymnastics.  This episode is important for all the many people involved within the gymnastics community!  How can you make a positive difference against bullying?  Stay present, be observant, be proactive, and address and resolve the issues of bullying!  Make people accountable for their actions!  Protect the physical and mental health of gymnasts!

Sep 08, 202118:16
Balancing School & Gymnastics (School Edition for Parents)

Balancing School & Gymnastics (School Edition for Parents)

We have four helpful tips on balancing school and gymnastics during this podcast episode.  Listen to these encouraging and helpful tips that can help start off this school season on the right foot.  Start NOW to gain structure and a foundation early!  Make sure that you are making healthy choices that will benefit your individual family to stay safe and thrive through this season.  Keep your focus on your family first by instilling balance and a healthy structure! 

Sep 01, 202111:41
The Benefits of Juicing with Tim and Kelly Davis from Carolina Juice Company

The Benefits of Juicing with Tim and Kelly Davis from Carolina Juice Company

We welcome Tim and Kelly Davis, owners of Carolina Juice Company, to this podcast episode on juicing.  Our intriguing discussion is on the many health and wellness benefits on juicing.  Please support this family owned business and listen to this podcast to receive a discount on your next purchase!  Carolina Juice Company is located in Cornelius, North Carolina.  For more information, please contact Tim and Kelly Davis at www.carolinajuicecompany.com or find them on social media outlets (Facebook and Instagram).  Let's support them while putting your health first by juicing!

Aug 25, 202117:27
Our 1 Year Anniversary: Celebrate with Us!

Our 1 Year Anniversary: Celebrate with Us!

The is our podcast episode of celebration!  We have been within the podcast community for one year.  We are truly blessed with our accomplishments and we take this moment humbly.  We are so proud to bring you true unfiltered conversations about everything gymnastics.  We are so excited for our future topics and episodes.  We hope that you ride beside us in this exciting, but rewarding ride with us!  Thank you for your weekly continued support to help us thrive.  Please remember to always pursue the desires of your heart!  You will win!

Aug 18, 202113:22
Men's Gymnastics with Darryl Ethington

Men's Gymnastics with Darryl Ethington

We have an interesting discussion about Men's Gymnastics with Darryl Ethington on this podcast episode.  He shares his experience, thoughts, and life lessons of gymnastics with us.  Take a listen to how being surrounded by a great coach was so monumental to his life.  He experienced basketball, football, and then gymnastics as a sport later in life and excelled.  It doesn't matter how long you do gymnastics, you will gain the MEAT of life through the experience!

Aug 11, 202139:32
Gymnasts transitioning to Powerlifting with Dominic Rowden

Gymnasts transitioning to Powerlifting with Dominic Rowden

This podcast episode is all about Powerlifting with Dominic Rowden, certified Powerlifting Coach and Owner of Rise and Shine Lifestyle.  We discuss all aspects of Powerlifting and how it's a great transitional sport for gymnasts.  This sport allows you to use all of your strength capabilities from gymnastics and apply it to the sport of Powerlifting.  The Powerlifting community has such a welcoming, encouraging, and supportive community like no other.  Powerlifting is a fantastic transitional sport for gymnasts ending their gymnastics career and looking for a new sport.  Gymnasts, keep your head up, stay strong, and use your power to continue into the sport of Powerlifting!  It's a win win!  Go for it!

Aug 04, 202114:34
Do you have Compassion?

Do you have Compassion?

We have an important conversation about compassion within this podcast episode.  Where would our world be without compassion?  We challenge everyone to show more compassion instead of judgement.  There is so much humility, healing, and power within compassion.  Be kind and be gentle to one another!  Compassion is the start to understanding and supporting others!

Jul 28, 202110:13
Are you making a Positive Impact?

Are you making a Positive Impact?

We have a conversation about making a positive impact within society for this podcast episode.  We talk about four helpful and encouraging ways to make a positive impact.  Please ask yourself if you are doing your part to make an impact to enrich and help others.  We would become a more compassionate society if we could come together and support others in their time of need.  Be kind and do your part to make a positive impact!

Jul 21, 202111:48
How to Process Rejection?

How to Process Rejection?

We have an important conversation about rejection within this podcast episode.  Everyone will experience rejection!  It's important that we process  through rejection in a healthy way.  Please know that the healing process takes patience, time, and strength.  Rejection doesn't define your life!  Be strong and look forward to new beginnings for your life!

Jul 14, 202111:09
Anxiety: How do you cope?

Anxiety: How do you cope?

This podcast episode explores the topic of anxiety.  We all as individuals will have moments in our life that we will have to experience anxiety.  Do you have the tools to cope with your anxiety?  Be aware, stay strong, and use healthy tools to manage your anxiety.  Don't be afraid to get professional help for support!

Jul 07, 202116:29
Getting Stronger: Are you working towards a better you?

Getting Stronger: Are you working towards a better you?

This podcast episode is about working towards getting stronger through three key areas within your life.  We all have areas within our life to improve daily.  Think about what matters to you to fulfill a life of purpose.  Choose healthy choices and healthy living!  Live life to the fullest!

Jun 30, 202111:32
Knowing your Worth: You have the Power!

Knowing your Worth: You have the Power!

We have a conversation about knowing your worth during this podcast episode.  Please know that we all have value and worth as individuals.  Don't get side tracked by negativity and what others think about you.  Demand respect and know that your worth means everything to your being before any sport.  Take that power and soar towards your goals!

Jun 23, 202112:21
Trust: Are you Reliable and Truthful?

Trust: Are you Reliable and Truthful?

We have an important conversation on trust on this podcast episode.  We discuss reliability and truth, which are two major elements of trust.  Do you have trustworthy people within your circle?  This is the time to reflect and analyze who is within your support system.  Stay strong and be wise to who you surround, share, and expose your life with!  

Jun 16, 202111:37
Let's talk about Sexual Abuse with Corporal Smith of Cornelius, NC Police Department

Let's talk about Sexual Abuse with Corporal Smith of Cornelius, NC Police Department

We have an important discussion about sexual abuse with Corporal Smith from the Police Department of Cornelius, North Carolina.  Corporal Smith gives you helpful information on how to report and get support through this traumatic situation.  Please listen and get information on what steps to take from a police prospective.  If you need additional help, please contact us at thegripcast@gmail.com.

Jun 09, 202117:45
Do you have Patience?

Do you have Patience?

This podcast episode conversation is about patience. Do you have patience?  Our discussion gives you helpful steps for developing patience within your life. Patience is the key to virtue and wisdom.  Stay strong and know that you have the power to exude patience within your life.   

Jun 02, 202113:46
Gymnasts United Inc. - NEW Gymnastics Accessory Line

Gymnasts United Inc. - NEW Gymnastics Accessory Line

We have a conversation about Gymnasts United Inc. non-profit tax exempt 501(c)3 organization.  This organization launched a NEW gymnastics accessory line to support the health and wellness of the gymnastics community.  This organization offers many health and wellness services to gymnasts, coaches, and judges.  You may go to www.gymnastsunited.org to get more information on the wellness services.  Go to www.gymnastsunitedstore.org to purchase NEW and UNIQUE gymnastics accessories.  This episode gives our listeners a DISCOUNT CODE of 20%.  Listen to this episode for the discount code to use at checkout.  Shop, Give back, and Support a great cause for the gymnastics community!

May 26, 202114:04
Perfection

Perfection

We have a important conversation about perfection.  The sport of gymnastics thrives off of perfection.  Perfection can be positive but it can also be dangerous.  Learn to detect the negative signs of perfection.  Stay focus but stay healthy through the perfection of gymnastics!

May 19, 202110:11
Making Sacrifices

Making Sacrifices

We have a conversation about three key elements with making sacrifices within your life.  We ALL will make sacrifices within our lives!  Stay strong through the hard choices and learn through each experience.

May 12, 202109:59
Staying True to Yourself

Staying True to Yourself

We have a conversation about four important steps to staying true to yourself.  Always be your unique and genuine self!  Stay true to yourself and stay true to the desires that you have for your life.  You matter and you have a purpose!

May 05, 202113:29
Let's Talk about Sportsmanship!

Let's Talk about Sportsmanship!

We have a conversation about four key elements of sportsmanship within this podcast episode.  Listen, learn, and grow on how to have great sportsmanship and be a positive asset to your team.  Always strive to be a team player and have great sportsmanship within gymnastics or any sport!

Apr 28, 202115:40
Feeling Not Enough

Feeling Not Enough

We have a conversation about four helpful ways to get through the moments of feeling not enough.  We all are human and have felt this way some point within our life.  Stay strong and use our helpful tips to support you through these moments.  You got this!

Apr 21, 202111:29
Subtracting the words, "I CAN'T"

Subtracting the words, "I CAN'T"

We have a conversation on subtracting the words, "I CAN'T" from your vocabulary.  We give you four ways to help you conquer through your, "I CAN'T" moments through life.  Choose to try and keep pressing forward toward your personal goals.  Stop doubting yourself!  You can do it!

Apr 14, 202111:08
Gymnastics in London, England with Val Hoppichler

Gymnastics in London, England with Val Hoppichler

We have a conversation with Val Hoppichler, gym owner with five locations, from London, England.  She shares her experience of teaching gymnastics in England.  For more information about her great gymnastics programs, please go to www.spontesuagym.com.

Apr 07, 202122:14
Prejudging Athletes - Don't Do it!

Prejudging Athletes - Don't Do it!

We have a conversation on how NOT to prejudge athletes within the sport of gymnastics.  Each athlete should have a FAIR and EQUAL chance to experience the sport of gymnastics.  Give athletes a chance to grow and shine through their own personal ability!

Mar 31, 202112:26
Razor Sharp Focus

Razor Sharp Focus

We talk about 3 key elements towards having razor sharp focus.  Never give up on your objective or goals!  Stay encouraged and always use your razor sharp focusing skills!

Mar 24, 202109:54