Wide Open with Kela Louise

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to race the badlands of Alberta in the Redbull Outliers? On todays episode, Magalie Larouche, one of the only female dirt bikers to ever enter the race is going to share her experience and give you tips and tricks on how to check this race off your bucket list. 

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT MONTH: Rhianna Green joins me in a very deep conversation around sexual assault, abuse, coercion and more. We discuss personal stories, ways to support both victims and families/friends/partners of victims, shocking statistics and laws, healing from the trauma endured, and so much more. With so much to unpack, we were just able to squeeze this in before the end of the month. We hope to discuss this toper further in upcoming episodes. Please find resources below for any victims of sexual assault.

Show Notes:

1:30 - Intro to Rhianna Green

4:25 - Discussion on her experience with ADHD

9:15 - START OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVERSATION

10:00 - Definition of Sexual Assault according to www2.gove.bc.ca

- Some Laws, Statistics, etc

22:08 - Sexual Coercion

41:00 - STATISTICS

43:24 - Personal Stories

1:25:20 - Types of Therapy

Ever wonder what "The Cord" is like? Rose Lantaigne gives us the run down of her experience racing "Canada's Toughest Off-Road Race". In this episode we chat about:

The Race Layout

What "Transits" are

Skills and preparation for the race

Location & Entry Fees

And MORE!

SHOW NOTES:

00:11 Intro to Rose

5:50 About her new bike 2022 SHERCO 250se

9:50 Getting into the Corduroy 

52:00 Skills you should have going into the race

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We all know & love Crystal Levesque, AKA @crystal_loves_moto, for her incredible skills on a motorcycle, but there's another side of Crystal not many see on social media. Today we dive into some more personal topics that are the back story, drive and inspiration behind the talented and beautiful athlete she is today. We also discuss her more recent surgery, which we hope inspires other woman to support each other, learn from each other, and feel less judged and alone in the decisions they make for themselves.

Hope you enjoy!

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Ever wanted to learn to ride dirt bikes? Looking for a comfortable, fun and encouraging atmosphere? The Mudhunniez is an all woman's race team located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, with the goal to help woman join the dirt bike community in the most fun and encouraging atmosphere possible. 

Inn this short episode we sat down with Lindsay Open who is the co-founder of the Mudhunniez race team to chat about upcoming events, previous events, goals for the future, sponsorships and more. 

No shortage of laughs, sweat, prizes, & games, you'll always leave a Mudhunniez event with new skills & a new community of female riders to call friends. 

Upcoming Event: October 23rd Girls Day Out @ Nanaimo Wastelands 

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September is Sexual Health month, and this is a topic I've been wanting to dive into for a while. With one day left of the month, it was a push, but I am uploading this episode just in time with some educational content on 3 of the most common STDS, interesting facts & common misconceptions.  Lets Dive In!

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From Chronic Fatigue to the Corduroy Enduro - Rose Lantaigne shares her story on how she lost her passion to illness & then re found her way back to biking and a new outlook on life.

In 2014, Rose Lantaigne fell ill from the Epstein Barr virus which left her chronically fatigued, depressed, anxious and weak, and took her from her passion of enduro and trials Moto riding. After conventional medicine failed to recognized what was wrong with her, she took it upon herself to begin her own healing journey, diving into health and wellness podcasts, reading books on natural medicine, experimenting with diets protocols and supplements, and even tapping into her spirituality. 

In this episode Rose talks about her career, finding love, falling ill, learning new methods of healing and her passion for dirtbikes. 

SHOW NOTES:

01:25 Her career as Mine Infrastructure Designer 

Wanetta Beal is a local Vancouver Island woman with a story worth sharing. After being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder disorder in her early years, Wanetta struggled to loose weight & live a balanced life. Starting her fitness journey as a way to loose weight, Wanetta then took fitness to a whole other level, with her first major acheivement being to cycle from Vancouver Island to Mexico! Goal setting, finding a supportive community and learning proper nutrition aided in weight loss, treatment for her mental health, and a lifestyle worth living. In this episode Wanetta shares stories of her struggles and successes in athletic achievements, raw food nutrition, mental health, & more. Be sure to check this episode out!

Some of her major achievements:

Cycled from Vancouver Island to Mexico

Cycled from Vancouver Island to P.E.I

3 Iron Man Tri-athalons in 72hrs

Ran the West Coast Trail in record time 

Ever wonder what it is truly like to be a Professional Cheerleader in the Canadian Football League? In this episode, my friend and former Ottawa Redblacks cheer teammate, Erin Chapman & I dive into our experience as CFL cheerleaders, Pros & Cons of the Industry, and give you a behind the scenes peak into the world of professional cheerleading. Get ready for some dirt to be dished!

Chantelle Dillon is the owner & instructor at Rhythm & Beet Collective, an online Barre & Pilates Fitness community, and is also in school to be a Holistic Neutritionalist. She opens up about her experience with birth control use and the life altering side effects from years of being on it. Together we discuss the many challenges woman face with life on "The Pill", and give some insight on how to better protect yourself before making the choice to go on it. 

Can males & females truly be just friends? Here's the personal scoop from Canadian Wakeboard Pro, Kelsey Chiappa, who's no stranger to being a female in a male dominated sport. From making a name as a female rider, gaining respect from the boys, navigating uncomfortable and traumatic experiences to creating life long friendships with the opposite sex, I think it's safe to say that with the right attitude, male/female friendships can be some of the most valued and capable of lasting a lifetime. Be sure to check this episode out!

In this episode we are joined by Stephanie Nychka who is an original West Coast Canadian female pro Mountain Biker, Freestyle BMX Champion, stay-at-home (sorta, when not biking :P) mom of three, certified chiropractor and all around badass human being. Stephanie's been a huge role model to so many young female athletes who look to balance the life of an athlete and a mother & wife. She gives insight into her home life, marriage, pregnancy and body image, experiences with concussions and more. For any woman needing a little inspiration, make sure to check this episode out!