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The Ascent

The Ascent

By Brandon Simpson

Welcome to The Ascent, the fitness lifestyle podcast where we empower our listeners to take responsibility for their physical freedom and expression in pursuit of a life well lived.

In the physical world, we do that through education, exercise, and mentorship at Swamp Rabbit CrossFit located in Unity Park in Greenville, SC.
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09 - 4 Kinds of Training Day

The AscentFeb 18, 2022

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"I want to inspire others..." with Vanessa and Anita

"I want to inspire others..." with Vanessa and Anita

In this conversation, Anita and Vanessa join Brandon to talk about friendship, purpose, exercise, and being better humans to inspire others to be better humans.

Jun 02, 202328:33
Finding Alignment by Defining Your Values

Finding Alignment by Defining Your Values

We hear all the time about corporate core values. Your company probably says something like Integrity, Honesty, Customer First! But do you have personal core values that you could articulate clearly? Join Brandon and Maddy as they explore her values and go from a general sense of who Maddy aspires to be to someone who has some clarity on her personal values and can now intentionally live in alignment with them.

Being out of alignment with your values stinks. It creates tension, icky feelings, anxiety, and on and on down the negative emotion sinkhole.

Thanks for joining us as we do some work to be aligned, living an integrated life, so that we can be more fulfilled and healthier through some vulnerable work.

May 26, 202328:06
Reduce Stress with Intentional Breathing

Reduce Stress with Intentional Breathing

We're here to empower you to take control of who you are becoming. We hope that you find valuable, actionable information in these podcasts and that they contribute to you living a life well lived.


You can find out more and get personal assistance with anything mentioned in the podcast by visiting swamprabbitcrossfit.com and signing up for a free discovery call.

May 23, 202321:59
11 - Community Partner - Brian Blank, MD of Ember Modern Medicine

11 - Community Partner - Brian Blank, MD of Ember Modern Medicine

Brian is a guy who is looking to maximize the good he does in the world. In an effort to provide affordable health care to people in the Greenville area, he started Ember Modern Medicine. He's a great partner to Swamp Rabbit CrossFit, so we wanted to share with you who he is, why he started a practice, what makes them different, and how it benefits our community. Listen in for some health screen tips and good questions to ask your doctor!

We hope you'll check it out!

May 05, 202245:07
10 - How To Train Around a Surgery

10 - How To Train Around a Surgery

As far as medicine goes, there has never been a better time to be alive. In today's episode Brandon lays out some very simple principles about training around a surgery. Sometimes, Stuff Happens. When it does, what should you do, who should you talk to about it, and how should you ask to be treated? Check it out!


Mar 08, 202218:59
09 - 4 Kinds of Training Day

09 - 4 Kinds of Training Day

How should you think about each day you train? Mindset matters a ton when it comes to getting the most from your training. Find out how you can think more effectively for better results in the gym.


Feb 18, 202218:21
08 - Who are you becoming?

08 - Who are you becoming?

Today Brandon unpacks the question of who are you becoming and gives a simple but not easy exercise to dig into it.


Oct 14, 202116:19
07 - Mindset Changes for Success with Brandon and Kara

07 - Mindset Changes for Success with Brandon and Kara

Comparison is the theif of joy. Don't should on yourself. Focus on what you can control. Let go of what you cannot. Clearly define success. Work through fear.
May 21, 202142:11
06 - Member Spotlight - Greg and Chelsea V

06 - Member Spotlight - Greg and Chelsea V

Longtime members Greg and Chelsea join Brandon today to share their backstory and experience in becoming more who they are in their 7+ years at SRCF!


Feb 26, 202142:48
05 - Member Spotlight - Dreaming Again with Lindsay Walker

05 - Member Spotlight - Dreaming Again with Lindsay Walker

Lindsay is a former soccer player who has suffered from multiple knee and hip injuries and reinjures. Since receiving coaching with Coach Kara, she's been able to avoid reinjury for the first time in years while "being able to dream again" and preparing for a triathlon.


Feb 12, 202134:58
04 - Member Spotlight- Super Mom Katie

04 - Member Spotlight- Super Mom Katie

In this episode Katie Reece joins Brandon to share her story of "finally being the person she wanted to be." You don't want to miss the end of this interview!


Feb 12, 202124:22
03 - Supplements for Health and Performance with Coach Kara, RD

03 - Supplements for Health and Performance with Coach Kara, RD

Find out the top 5 (or 6) supplements for health and performance and what they do for you!


Jan 29, 202135:31
02 - Basic Nutritional Strategies with Coach Kara, RD

02 - Basic Nutritional Strategies with Coach Kara, RD

In this episode Brandon and Kara talk through three basic nutritional strategies: elimination diets, macro counting, and habits based eating. Then we identify which we think is most helpful to most people and give you a basic guide on how to do it!
Jan 22, 202141:41
01 - Nutrition is the Base for Everything w/ Coach Kara, RD

01 - Nutrition is the Base for Everything w/ Coach Kara, RD

Meet Coach Kara! She's a CrossFit Coach, Registered Dietitian, and awesome athlete. We covered the importance of nutrition in all of life and some tips to get started improving your habits today.
Jan 08, 202142:16