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You Are A Big Deal with Becca Jay

Becca Jaywww.buzzsprout.com

This podcast highlights the imperfect greatness of humans who are a big deal. Episodes will include conversations with people who are doing important work in the world, choosing courage over comfort, and embracing their power. Becca has spent much of her life doing some form of movement and getting curious about how people show up. Over the years she has learned that seeing people and listening to their stories is such an empowering form of connecting. Mom, partner, advocate, personal trainer and athlete, Becca Jay, talks all things human with people who are leaning into life and who keep showing up.

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Episodes

94: Combining Human Design, the Gene Keys, Astrology, Bodywork & Intuition - Part 1

This is a little bit different episode. I briefly introduce human design and expand on how it came into my awareness and ended up supporting me in this current stage of my journey. *Supporting and understanding my boys. *Creating digestible guidance via profile creations. *I am here to guide and teach and support healing. *Transitioning from teaching in public school to being a full-time mom to being a movement guide to bodywork and healing guidance. *I talk about anxiety, depression, miscarriag...

Jul 21, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 94

93: Luke Sparks - Embracing the ick; SELF-LOVE; Open to opportunities; Letting go

Luke and I talk about: *his connection to Earth and the flow state that comes when he is moving with the land *acknowledgment of his calmness and discernment *getting curious about what brings him alignment in daily life *going through recovery and healing *letting go *deconditioning; getting unstuck from old patterns *rational mind versus our knowing...deep inner knowing, listening to his gut *the importance of authentic and intentional connection *joy of running through the mountains and follo...

Jul 07, 202553 minSeason 3Ep. 93

92: Luke Jay interviews Becca Jay: A guide won't get you to the summit

Luke interviews me! The tables have turned. Luke drops some excellent wisdom and a metaphor that blew my mind! Have a listen if you're curious;) Apologies for the weird podcastle AI interruptions. It's dumb and I don't know how to undo it. Just a heads up. Find out more about what I do at https://almanutrido.com/ or on IG @beccajay.getuptraining Support the show You are a big deal. Your story matters. Keep showing up. Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2051242/support For more info check out ...

Jun 26, 202556 minSeason 3Ep. 92

91: Aisha McAdams: Photography & Running; Respecting Vulnerability & Highlighting Strength and Resilience

Aisha McAdams! “We are what we imagine. Our very existence consists in our imagination of ourselves. Our best destiny is to imagine, at least, completely, who and what, and that we are. The greatest tragedy that can befall us is to go unimagined.”- N. Scott Momaday We chat about: *Photographer // Co-Founder of Rhoam Creative Studios *A curious creator, a photojournalist and freelance photographer based in Boston but globally on the move. *A passion to communicate and create a platform to share t...

Apr 14, 202549 minSeason 3Ep. 91

90: Farhana Huq - Driven by passion and curiosity; the importance of TRYING; the nuance of belonging; STARFISH

Farhana Huq!!!!!! CREATOR | COACH | EXPLORER | FOUNDER Farhana Huq is an Executive and Leadership Coach, Surfer, Global Explorer, and Founder of Surf Life Executive Coaching and Brown Girl Surf We chat about: *Being curious enough to go take a risk and try something *Driven by passion and curiosity *a desire to uplift and make humanity better through ideas that promote social good *willingness to take a leap and do something, even if she fell flat on her face *growing up playing in the forest an...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 90

89: Jennifer Danese - SURVIVOR; rising over and over; what's next; mosaics; UNSTOPPABLE

Jennifer Danese You are loved. You are light. You are valued. You are worthy. You are enough. You are needed. You are amazing. You are beautiful. You are authentic. You are cherished. You are unstoppable. *please be aware: we discuss childhood sexual abuse We chat about: *Jennifer's beautiful pictures of the landscape, flowers, witnessing *climbing mountains as a way to help quiet the mind *"she was so powerful not because she wasn't scared, but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear....

Mar 17, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 89

88: Mark Lopez - Movement Es Medicina; Recuerda tu por qué; Hit the Record Button

Mark A. Lopez, Ph. D Joy in a smile that reaches far beyond his face We chat about: *mental health and wellness challenges *intentional about joy *hidden properties of music *song line: "keep your head to the sky" by Earth, Wind and Fire *Movement Es Medicina - building a movement around the hidden properties of the active lifestyle; motivating people to prioritize wellness, whatever the modality is *“Prioritizing wellness, health and movement is a revolutionary act to me” *being our best selves...

Mar 03, 202547 minSeason 3Ep. 88

87: Melissa Cornelius is BACK - Hair Guidance; World Record idea; Iced No Ice; Acupuncture with Nance; How to care for aging parents

We are LAUGHING!!!!!! If you need to laugh today, this podcast is for you. No, it will not all make sense, but you will somehow understand why it's so funny. Laugh with Mel and me asap! - We chat about: *laughing so hard all the time *knowing each other for over 25 years *Mel has solved your drink-ordering problem - INI - you are welcome *acupuncture with Nance *Mel's future in acupuncture and school counseling *mind and body and spirit connections *Mel's experience as a caregiver for her aging ...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 87

86: Sam Delgado - Food creates a bridge; Openness, Awareness & Action; Running as freedom; we are Earth experiencing itself

Samuel Delgado - Connected with Earth Bread maker Poet Creator Photographer capturing the layer beneath Clever wordsmith Funny in a witty funny funny way Deep thinker Artist Creative Runner Friend Curiosity-follower Light - We chat about: *“You are something the whole universe is doing in the same way that a wave is something that the whole ocean is doing.” The Tao of Philosophy 6: Man In Nature – Alan Watts *learning about food and the space and experience people create *opportunity from failur...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 86

85: Raheem Sisson & Jeff Armstrong of Black Men Run: Brotherhood; No Brother/Man Left Behind; Walking Through Together; Running As Connection

Raheem Sisson & Jeff Armstrong are two strong leaders in the running community. They elevate, amplify, support, educate, show up, affirm, walk through, and create community. - Raheem is the captain of the Denver chapter of Black Men Run. Jeff is the international captain and international ambassador and chief motivational officer of Black Men Run. - We chat about: *Raheem is head captain of the Denver BMR chapter from Harlem, NY. *Jeff is originally from Eldorado, AK. *Jeff and his love/hate...

Feb 10, 202558 minSeason 3Ep. 85

84: Mariah Zavala - If you put good out, it will come back: ELEVATOR; turning the soil for those who come after us

Mariah is an advocate, community-builder, connector, wisdom sharer, joy and peace shiner, curious learner, healer, growing, grounding, leader, change-creator. Mariah Zavala was born in Fresno, California and grew up in Tucson, Arizona. She brings a rich cultural tapestry to her endeavors, with roots in the Oaxacan, Puerto Rican, and Indigenous communities, as a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Mariah completed her Bachelor’s in Public Health, with a minor in Biology at NAU. Community-oriented, ...

Jan 27, 202541 minSeason 3Ep. 84

83: Danny Awang: If You Never Ask You'll Never Know; Love First; Shared Experience

Danny Awang!!! - "I love visual media as a way to share the experience of life and create a visual and emotional conversation to better understand the world and each other as humans." - We chat about: *sharing his own life experience through photo or video *polaroids *crew and support importance in ultrarunning or long-distance sports *it's always worth asking - people can say yes or no *cycling as a way to spend time outside and explore *Czech Republic *dreaming of documenting the journey of ro...

Sep 02, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 83

81: Bobcat Brian Davis - Connection points; Living and breathing music; the community of film; boredom helps us tap into our creativity

Bobcat! A beautiful soul Authentic kindness offered Gifts overflowing ----------------- We chat about: *filmmaking and documentary realm *passion about human stories and connection *understanding how story is passed on *finding a better word than "storytelling" *knowing that he is made to be doing what he is doing; an extension of who he is *capturing the hard and beautiful moments and allowing the emotions that come with them *the responsibility that comes with sharing stories *non-attachment *...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 81

80: Luke Jay: Finally getting into the Hardrock 100 mile race; It's not all or nothing; Figuring out a way to make it work

Luke Jay Love of my soul Unbelievable dad and athlete Kind and good to the core Elevator of energy Juggler of job, training, dadding, and husbanding Available to growth You're the wind beneath my wings ------------ We chat about: *waiting 9 years to get into the Hardrock 100 mile race *getting into Western States and being 3rd on Hardrock Race and choosing to let Western States go *letting go as a good lesson *getting the voicemail from RD Dale about moving off the waitlist *being a present dad,...

Jun 30, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 80

79: Brenna Hughes: Your experience is up to you; Release of control = more opportunity; Connection and SEEING as Healing!!!!! The only way out is THROUGH

Brenna Hughes Friend and supporter Curiosity overflowing Leaning in to all the things A mothering force Artist and creator ------ We chat about: *Brenna is my brother's wife! *processing through art *watercolor - out of control - the water creates the movement *the intention, meaning, and symbolism of Brenna's art: how she sees and experiences people as she creates *the release of control as there is more opportunity here; "this will do something that I could not have predicted but I'm here for ...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 79

78: Erin Scallen: It's gotta be joy!!!; Financial knowledge as empowerment; the practice of surrender

Erin Scallen!!!!! Empowered woman rising Resilient, resourceful, radical Independent thinker and grower and mover, leaning in to surrender Nature nourishes her spirit -------- We chat about: *surprising herself with how fast/strong/badass she is *making sure the first thing is JOY!!!! *self-awareness and growth *being empathetic *learning to listen *relationship with surrender; practicing surrender in smaller moments *accepting and leaning into the messy things that weren't part of the original ...

Jun 03, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 78

77: Alicia Law: EARTHSHIPS; Mindfulness around use of resources; We NEED sleep & we NEED rest; this is STILL here because there is something to heal

Alicia!!! Back again! Check out Episode #42 if you missed our first conversation;) Radiating light Healing benefitting all Full of love and joy ------ We chat about: *Earthships are models of sustainable housing *Using the sun for solar power and rainwater for all the watering of the people and the plants *Earthships are made out of recycled and upcycled materials *water is used at least four different times *necessity of mindfulness *power of the sun *being active during active seasons and more...

May 20, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 77

76: Porfidia: Sit in the Beauty; Following Guidance; Time in the Trees; the Joy of Making

Porfidia!!! Powerful woman Organizing for good Remembering and honoring Feeling deeply Indigenous artist Devoted to care for people Intentional being Advocate for Earth ----- We chat about: *growing up drawing, painting, doing leatherwork and pottery *making sustainable wood jewelry *feeling safe with trees *old growth wood *bringing attention to different causes through the stories of your work *the joy of making; the intention involved in the creation of a piece of art *ideas and visuals come ...

May 06, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 76

75: Libby Kelley: Resilience; Patient Advocacy Pre- and Post-Surgery; Mental Health and Hysterectomies

Libby Kelley!!!!! Resilient mother Courageous helper of all Athlete, strong and fierce ---------- We chat about: *resilience, not getting stuck, moving forward *being a single mom of 2 *lineage of strong matriarchs *healing yourself by helping others *Libby as a helper *22 years as a surgical nurse *one of her superpowers and gifts is being able to put people at ease and connecting with people before and during surgeries *empathy, compassion, grace, energetic connection *asking for help *Libby a...

Apr 14, 202457 minSeason 2Ep. 75

74: We Run Long Core Team: Connection to Community; Every Part of Who You Are Matters

We Run Long core team: Alissa Lay, Pilar Arthur-Snead, Ayako Sawanobori, Kelsey Long, & Rebecca Bowman ----------------- Working toward equity Everyone invited and included, taking up space Representation matters Understanding how we are interconnected Native lands Leading the way in amplifying diversity at races and beyond Ongoing advocating for safety, inclusivity and respect in trail running spaces Nizaadgoo na’dijaa – Navajo for We Run Long Go team go ------------------ We chat about: *h...

Apr 08, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 74

73: Jeanette Gruenhagen is BACK: Our Souls; Freedom; Integration; Being an Active Participant in Your Own Healing; Resourcing to Heal; the Discomfort is the Invitation

Jeanette Gruenhagen is BACK!!!!! Joy-filled lover of people Energetic co-creator A guide for souls Noticing, listening, facilitating Exponential curiosity to explore, learn, share and grow Tending to the relevant energies Toward integration of all Expansion, compassion, alignment, LOVE We talk about: *Dr. David Hawkins - Power Versus Force *Wondering *Being an active participant of trying to heal *Freedom is the most important thing for all of us *Personal, collective, galactic evolution and the...

Mar 31, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 73

72: JayCee Beyale: Impermanence; Strength is Already Within Us; Taking Up Space

JayCee Beyale!! Honor Mother Earth Art as an act of service Interrelated We chat about: *sand paintings as part of ceremonial practices *owning the power and strength in who he is as an individual already *interest in graffiti and street art as a kid *introspection and healing come from giving that to the art and then taking it away *being of service with his art *music is an important part of his process *what he often speaks about and shares comes from his Buddhist practice *minimizing languag...

Mar 25, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 72

71: Marisol Cobos: Surrender, Food Curator & Flavor Guide; Pole Pole Slowly Slowly; Connection to Our Names!

Marisol Cobos!!!! World traveling joy Adventurer giving back Full life living full We chat about: *learning and growing from her experiences, especially her most recent time in Tanzania *her word for the year = surrender *letting go and seeing what happens *climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro as a personal pilgrimage *sharing energy with little kids *embracing being out of her comfort zone and little structure *the hard transition coming back from her time in Africa and the tidal wave of emotions that came...

Mar 18, 202451 min

70: Amy Macy: Dark and Light; Curating Beautiful Spaces; Pulling Down Decks With Cars & See What Happens

Amy Macy!!! Aesthetic genius Mom of many talents Youthful energy and glow Master of counseling the next generations Action-taker Creativity overflowing Yes she can and she will We chat about: *there is dark and light, all at the same time, and we need both *what comes to us naturally *figuring out what is our light *curating beautiful spaces *what comes easily and naturally to you *demolition divas *there is never a right, exact moment *helping kids/youth/young adults to see that it is okay to t...

Mar 11, 202455 minSeason 2Ep. 70

69: Monica Rosenke: We are ALL Miracles; LIVING with an Incurable type of cancer; Reclaiming Power and HEALING!!!!

Monica Rosenke!!! Empowers humans Intuitive movement guide Changing narratives We talk about: *embodiment practice *sacred intuition *living with a very rare, INCURABLE type of cancer and LIVING!!!!!! *navigating a sight-threatening brain tumor *countering harmful ideologies *enjoyment and loving of body *being a healer *radical healing: soul, mind, body, spirit *deconstructing religion and diet-culture indoctrination *work WITH your body *reclaiming power and healing from body shaming messages ...

Mar 04, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 69

68: Libby Jones: Living a Full Life; Invisible Disabilities; We ALL Have Inherent Value; Welcoming Everybody to the Table

Libby Jones Leader as race director and mom Inclusive inclusive inclusive Big on representation Beautiful connector of peoples Yay for hugs! Joy On an ultrarunning journey New tattoos, please Empowering athletes Safe for all We chat about: *how Libby is a walking art gallery *physical (often hidden) conditions that can sometimes feel like betrayal *being a child genius with a photographic memory and how these contribute to her superpowers (there are many) *taking self-care seriously and not just...

Feb 26, 202455 minSeason 2Ep. 68

67: Izabela Brodzinska: Each Person is a Walking Story; Living Between Two Worlds

Izabela Brodzinska Courageous woman Fierce mother working non-stop Intelligent force We chat about: *how Iza is first and always a mom *she is a curious person who loves people and says "each person is a walking story" *she views each person with curiosity and believes each person has something interesting and valuable to share *Iza shares about being a Polish immigrant and she feels like she lives between two worlds AND she feels strongly rooted here in Colorado *Individualism in contrast to co...

Feb 19, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 67

66: TJ Bottom: What's Your Favorite Color...Today?

TJ Bottom!!!!!! Full of Gratitude On a journey that lifts all Abundance of light -------------------------- We talk about: *moving away from "I am"; no more "what do you do" *being a dad and experiencing a love that he never imagined *referring to our people as "teammates" and "partners" and maybe we get curious about new words *spirituality - what it is for TJ *tattoos - a full back piece *illness and gratitude *measuring life in aid stations (t-shirt and hat idea) - you're welcome *not asking ...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 66

64: Becky Croft: Listen to Understand, Not Listen to Fix; Invite Curiosity Into Training; EVERYONE needs to talk about Menopause!

Becky Croft (she/her) is an advocate, a runner, a menopausal athlete, a certified RRCA coach and Chi Running instructor in Oklahoma. She is a member and mentor for team Game Changers. She is a Leader of She Runs This Town, Tulsa, OK chapter. Becky is a Brooks Running Endorsed Athlete and a board member for ReNew Earth Running. She works with athletes all around the world. Her primary focus is on Masters + Menopausal athletes, however, she enjoys connecting with runners of all abilities, celebrat...

Feb 05, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 64

63: Laura Cardon: Seeing a Need and Doing Something About It; Try It Out and See How It Goes; Fertile Soil; Small Actions Make a Big Impact

Laura Cardon (she/her) is a mom, a partner, a coach, a runner and an advocate. She fell in love with trail running after moving to Colorado in 2013. Since then, she hasn’t run particularly fast or far, but is most passionate about helping others discover the joy of trail running. She has her B.S. in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from West Virgina University from which she graduated early Magna Cum Laude! She worked as a Communications Manager for Great Outdoors Colorado...

Jan 29, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 63
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