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Work, Play, Love with Lauren Fleshman and Jesse Thomas
Hosted by Lauren Fleshman & Jesse Thomas · EN
Lauren Fleshman and Jesse Thomas are world class professional endurance athletes, authors, speakers, and co-own a nationally distributed food products business called Picky Bars. They also happen to be married, still, and are raising two small children. They use their experience, stories, writing, and humor to answer to answer listener questions about sports, family, business, and the balance between all three! It's a circus, but hey, we're all in it together!
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88: Book Update! Pole Pedal Paddle, Triathlon Cramps, Morton's Neuroma, Kid Fears
May 30, 202200:56:18Tap to summarizeLauren and Jesse jump on the mic after Lauren passed a major milestone with her book and Jesse's recent win at the Bend Pole Pedal Paddle. It's been a busy year, y'know?! After some life updates, the WPL duo answer some tasty bites about board game recommendations, therapy, training for a half marathon, and more. Plus, they dig into how a triathlete can rebound after suffering severe cramps on race day, they offer advice to an active couple dealing with a tough medical diagnosis, and they answer some questions from someone who's scared about having kids when their partner's ready for family life.
Transcribe →87: Picky Bars and Laird Superfood Update, Racing Stress-Dreams, Sha'Carri Richardson, Diet Culture Lingo, Injured-Partner Activities
Jul 13, 202101:00:51Tap to summarizeIt's been a while, and just *a few* things have happened since our last episode. Jesse and Lauren jump on the mic to talk about Laird Superfood acquiring Picky Bars and answer some of your burnin' Work Play Love questions. They talk about racing stress-dreams, what activities you can do with an injured partner (when you're sick of watching movies), diet-culture lingo, WADA and Sha'Carri Richardson, and more.
Transcribe →86: Counting Calories, The Return Of Race Season, Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire, Achieving The "Perfect Weight"
Apr 19, 202101:00:29Tap to summarizeSpring has sprung, there's some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, and race season is starting up again. Everyone's excited to get back outside and into the world, and the Work Play Love duo sits down to answer your questions about it. They answer questions about counting calories, how to properly wear running shorts (with undies, or without undies…that is the question), and how to best prepare for an upcoming race. Plus, they hear from a listener who's struggling to achieve their "perfect" weight, they get a follow up about the hazards of having a bidet with toddlers in the house, and Jesse gives an injury update about his bruised ego.
Transcribe →85: Depression and Communication, Pregnancy and Body Image, Moving In Together, Primary Parenting Strategy, New Business Advice
Mar 29, 202100:46:25Tap to summarizeYou know it, we know it, vegetable lasagna knows it—communication is a huge help in finding balance in work, play, and especially love. Lauren and Jesse answer questions about navigating and communicating about depression in a relationship, how to find comfort with your changing body during your first pregnancy, what to think about when moving in with your partner, and how to develop a primary parenting strategy. Plus, they offer up some advice to a new business owner, talk about how they like their eggs, and of course, they answer the most important question of all: Red Vines or Twizzlers?
Transcribe →84: Not Caring About Speed, Hard Conversations, Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Impact, Finding Time for Big Projects
Mar 19, 202101:04:27Tap to summarizeFinding that sweet spot between work play and love means checking your relationships with each one! And that's just what folks are curious about in this episode. When it comes to sport, how do you balance performance (and is it OK not to?!) gains now while considering how it may affect your body and relationship with the sport in the long term? When it comes to relationships, how do you handle conflict or talking about the hard stuff when your approach is different from your partner's? And when it comes to work, how can you fit in those big creative projects—like writing a book—when you already have a pretty full plate? Lauren and Jesse answer these questions, plus they discuss hydration, bidets, and Strava-crown glory.
Transcribe →83: Valentine's Day Interrupted, Lauren and Jesse Catch Up, Partner's Body Noises, Awkward Dates, V-Day Stories
Mar 17, 202100:31:49Tap to summarizeIt's been a while, folks! But Lauren and Jesse reach through the cobwebs in the mic closet and sit down for a (very belated, very special) Valentine's Day episode. Catch up with the WPL duo in everyone's favorite section: What's Going On, where Lauren gives and update on her book, and—probably more importantly—Jesse gives an update on his hernia. Plus, Jesse and Lauren answer tasty bites about couple stuff: you know, like dream vacations, how to compromise on a road trip, and which of your partner's bodily noises really annoys you.
Transcribe →82: Good Riddance, 2020.
Dec 31, 202001:02:07Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →81: Team vs. Individual Training, Intuitive Eating, Kids and Sports
Sep 16, 202000:49:19Tap to summarizeIn another "late night" edition of the pod, Lauren and Jesse dive into the important things in life: what is the dumbest thing they've fought about in quarantine? When do you wear your race medals in a socially distanced world? What would each of them most likely get arrested for? Is pro runners holding hands while they run…a thing? Plus, the Work Play Love duo answer your pressing questions about intuitive eating, how to navigate team training when your training style is different from your team mates, and balancing family life with sports.
Transcribe →80: Training Time Vs. Family Time, Primary Parent Responsibilities, Coaching During COVID, Couples And Exercise
Aug 3, 202000:57:01Tap to summarizeYou all asked for it, and Lauren and Jesse answer: just what does a "primary parent" do? The Work, Play, Love duo discuss what primary parenting means and share how they divvy up household responsibilities. They also answer questions about how to balance training time and family time when you're working towards a big goal, what to do if your partner doesn't share your values around exercise, and Lauren offers some tips for coaching during a pandemic. Plus, Lauren talks about recent meetings at Oiselle and gives a book update, and Jesse gives a preview of a new Picky product.
Transcribe →80: Training Time Vs. Family Time, Primary Parent Responsibilities, Coaching During COVID, Couples And Exercise
Aug 3, 202000:57:01Tap to summarizeYou all asked for it, and Lauren and Jesse answer: just what does a "primary parent" do? The Work, Play, Love duo discuss what primary parenting means and share how they divvy up household responsibilities. They also answer questions about how to balance training time and family time when you're working towards a big goal, what to do if your partner doesn't share your values around exercise, and Lauren offers some tips for coaching during a pandemic. Plus, Lauren talks about recent meetings at Oiselle and gives a book update, and Jesse gives a preview of a new Picky product.
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