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Grow the Good
Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology and guided by the pillars of purpose, vitality, resilience, hope, and connection, each episode is…
Episodes
Grow the GoodCollaboration Over Competition: Redefining Feminine with Cat Canada of Ladies Aloud
"When she shifted from competition to collaboration, all the women around her became radiant stars in a dark blue sky, each one striking and rising, without…
Grow the GoodSurviving Cancer & Losing 130 pounds; Life Altering Stories of a Vegan Couple
The decisions that we make can alter the trajectory of our lives... and even our survival. Dan and Sheanne Moskaluk had a first hand account of the life…
Grow the GoodSolo Round: My Adventure Traveling in Japan and Winning the Otaki 100
Today's show is a solo round with yours truly! The month of May was a whirlwind with travel and races, but I wanted to slow down for a few minutes and tell you…
Grow the GoodMastering Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet
What if you could do something about your diabetes or even reverse it? There have been some many, many real life stories of people switching to a low fat…
Grow the GoodSyd Schulz: Candid Life Lessons from the Trail
Isn't it fascinating how riding a bike can teach us so much about ourselves and about life? Blogger, Pro Enduro Racer, and YouTuber Syd Schulz has learned a…
Grow the GoodAllegra Stein: How to Take Action on your Big Idea
Allegra Stein is all about moving the needle so that people take action on their ideas. She understands that it's scary and exciting to get started, so much so…
Grow the GoodHow Noah Kagan Defines Success after Building an 8-Figure Business at Sumo.com
What would it be like to lose $100 million +? How would you pick up the pieces and move on? Noah Kagan aka Rabbi Can't Lose aka the Taco Meister knows all…
Grow the GoodBeating Stage 4 Cancer One Pedal Stroke at a Time with Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy is one of the most inspiring people I know. We first met by coincidence when our paths crossed in the bicycle industry. Since then, I've looked to…
Grow the GoodThriving after a DNF in the '08 Olympics with Magda Boulet
How do you engage in the perception of what you believe is possible? Magda Boulet continually raises the bar. Born and raised in Communist Poland, she moved to…
Grow the GoodAaron Keith Hawkins: You're in Charge of Your Life
Aaron Keith Hawkins is the podcast host of Unbreakable Success and is passionate about personal development. He is also one of the most genuine people I've…
Grow the GoodDo Limits Live in Our Mind or our Body? Author Alex Hutchinson & his book Endure
I'm obsessed with the idea that our mind is as powerful or even more powerful than our body. With all my experiences in ultra-endurance mountain biking, I've…
Grow the GoodVulnerability + Q&A: Sonya & Matt's 2018 Inside Scoop
We spent the first 20 minutes doing a Q&A with the questions you submitted. The questions we answered:Since you do a lot of longer endurance type races and…
Grow the GoodBeginners Guide to Meditation & Mindfulness with Meditation Teacher Sarah McLean
Sarah McLean has been teaching meditation for over 20 years. I first met Sarah in Sedona this past winter when I visited her at the McLean Meditation…
Grow the GoodHow to Cook Plant-Based Meals with Jane Esselstyn
Jane Esselstyn is a Registered Nurse, author of 4 cookbooks in conjunction with Engine2Diet and Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, and a charismatic voice in…
Grow the GoodMyths About Concussions with Dr. Steven Broglio, PhD
In todays's show, I had the opportunity to speak with a concussion expert with all of the latest cutting edge research. As someone who has had a few…
Grow the GoodAsk a Cycling Coach (TrainerRoad)- Can You Get Faster Riding 3 Hours Per Week? And How to Recover & Measure Fatigue, Trainer vs Outdoor Riding, How to Actually Train
As athletes, we all know if we exercise, we'll feel better and get stronger. When you start adding in focus and structure, I like to say that you are no longer…
Grow the GoodJosh LaJaunie: The Personal Power to Lose 220 Pounds, Change Your Life and Even Win an UltraMarathon
Today, I had the opportunity to talk to Josh LaJaunie. I first heard him on the Rich Roll Podcast about a year ago and was blown away by his story. I literally…
Grow the GoodHow to be a Writer + Female Leaders with Bicycling Magazine
Last year, I went to the Bicycle Leadership conference and discovered that Bicycling Magazine appointed a new Editor-in-Chief, a female Editor-in-Chief, Leah…
Grow the GoodThree Important Questions about Plant-Based Diets with Thought For Food
Aaron Stuber and Jackson Long are the plant-based duo behind Thought for Food Podcast and TV. Their mission is to educate and inspire people to live healthy…
Grow the GoodBody Image: Disordered Relationships with Exercise and Food with Dr. Kristin Keim
Dr. Kris Keim is a well-known sports psychologist and work's with some of cycling's top athletes. She has her doctorate in clinical psychology and her master’s…
Grow the GoodLauren Gregg: Life Lessons from Living in a Van
You'd never guess that Lauren Gregg wasn't a cyclist growing up. She identified as an artistic musician type. It wasn't until she decided to grab her dad's…
Grow the GoodYou CAN Prevent and Reverse Disease with Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is a pioneer in medicine. He currently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness…
Grow the GoodTejay Van Garderen: Inside the Head of a Tour de France Racer
Today’s guest is no stranger to the cycling world. He has finished 5th two times at the tour de France, won stages in races like the Giro D’Italia and the…
Grow the GoodBreakfast Table Chats: How to Deal with Self-Doubt (A Personal Story)
Yesterday, I had moments of self-doubt and feelings of wanting to give up. Here is a breakfast table conversation with my husband Matt. We talked about what I…
Grow the GoodHealthy Weight Loss and Food Addiction with Chef AJ
Just because you don't eat meat or dairy doesn't mean that you're healthy. Chef AJ can relate. She said, "For 26 years, I was the quintessential fat vegan. It…
Grow the GoodBehind the Scenes with 7x World Champion and Pioneer Athlete Rebecca Rusch
Rebecca Rusch is one of the most prolific adventure athletes out there. From first ascents as a rock climber (El Capitan in Yosemite) to kayaking in the Grand…
Grow the GoodMyths of the Mediterranean Diet and the Plant-Based Palate with RD Julieanna Hever
Julieanna Hever is a well-known plant-based dietician, author of 2 books, and has her own TV Show! She is also a columnist for VegNews Magazines and has been…
Grow the GoodRisk vs. Reward: Taming the Backcountry with Ski Mountaineer Caroline Gleich
Caroline Gleich is a magnet for adventure. She is one of the ski mountaineering world's most prolific skiers. She has been on the cover of many skiing…
Grow the GoodHow to Be a More Confident Athlete with Lesley Patterson and Simon Marshall
Do you ever have thoughts and feelings that you don't want? What does mental toughness mean? Do you ever worry about what people think about you or wish that…
Grow the GoodBattling in Brasil with Power Team Sonya Looney and Gordon Wadsworth
Brasil Ride is a 7 day mountain bike stage race in Bahia, Brazil. This was my 3rd Brasil Ride and I raced it the Mixed Category with Gordon Wadsworth. My…
Grow the GoodSpray Paint, Cyclocross, China and Squid with Emily Kachorek
Would you spray paint your bike? Emily Kachorek does. Maybe you've seen a blur of color, stoke, and little orange creamsicles fly by you on the road or in a…
Grow the GoodUnleashing the FreakShow: Beyond the Wine with Michael David Winery
Rage, Rapture, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed...what does this have to do with running a business, philanthropy, and backcountry skiing? It all ties under Lodi's…
Grow the GoodPioneering the New Age of Cycling Socks with DeFeet Founder Shane Cooper
What do British born rock stars, the hosiery capital of the world, cycling, and dyslexics have in common? One man: Shane Cooper. After traveling with his band…
Grow the GoodReggie MIller Trades Basketball for Mountain Biking
When an NBA Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist says "Mountain biking is my new basketball," you know he means business. Reggie Miller, the Knick Killer…
Grow the GoodAdventure Stories of Power Couples with Gordon Wadsworth and Emily Hairfield
You know those couples that seem to always be happy? Those people who always seem to be having cool adventures? Gordon Wadsworth and Emily Hairfield are those…
Grow the GoodMy Journey as a Plant-Based Athlete and Creating Positive Change: My Speech at VegFest
This week’s episode is a speech I gave about my journey as a plant-based athlete at the San Francisco Veg Fest (called the World Veg Fest). It was my first…
Grow the GoodAmerica's Rising Star Kate Courtney: Mountain Bike National Champion
Kate Courtney found her love for cycling with tandem bike rides with her father in middle school and enjoying blueberry pancakes after the ride. "It was really…
Grow the GoodSecret Tips from the Pros with Mountain Bike Skills Legend Ryan Leech
"Once you start acknowledging, and looking at, and being honest with yourself the role that the ego plays in the sport, and it's a big deal in mountain…
Grow the GoodThe Most Powerful Influence in Your Life is in Your Head: On Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
"The person inside your head that you're with 24/7 is yourself. So you have to be your own supportive friend. I tell people you have a choice. you can be an…
Grow the GoodEven Olympians Overtrain | Slowing Down with Caroline Burckle
Some people are wonderfully infectious with their smile and enthusiasm. Caroline Burckle is one of those people. Not only is she a positive force that…
Grow the GoodThe Secrets of Goal Setting with the 12 Week Year
Goal setting is tricky. It's most common around January 1 when people are setting their New Year's Resolution. In fact, 92% of people who set them for the new…
Grow the GoodThe Science of Plant-Based Nutrition with Dr. Michael Greger
When it comes to food and all the different views on what is healthy, how do you know what to believe? Overwhelmed with confusion and decision fatigue, most…
Grow the GoodSpecial Edition: Ultra Mountain Bike Race in Colombia, Teamwork, and Adventure
Sonya Looney and Amy Beth McDougall won the La Leyenda Del Dorado - a 7 day ultra-endurance mountain bike stage race. Amy is from South Africa and they met…
Grow the GoodHow to Add in more Plant-Based Foods and Optimize Your Diet with Matt Ruscigno, RD
Matt Ruscigno knows a thing or two about extreme ultra-endurance sports and thriving on a plant-based diet. He has been a vegan for the last 20 years after…
Grow the GoodSecrets to Peak Performance in Life, Sports, Business and Beyond
“Stress is global. It’s really important to not just switch tasks but to try to build some space into your day, into your life where you can really just check…
Grow the GoodRedefining Impossible with Iron Cowboy James Lawrence
"There are always opportunities every single day to challenge yourself mentally and grow and progress as a human." - James Lawrence James Lawrence, The Iron…
Grow the GoodTaking Control of Your Health and Performance with Engine2Diet's Rip Esselstyn
What if you found out that Heart Disease, type 2 Diabetes, most cancers, high blood pressure, and even Parkinson's Disease was preventable and even reversible…
Grow the GoodThe Importance of Self-Care, Daily Routines, and Setting Boundaries with Dana Skoglund
Being Intentional in Your Life How would you show up in your daily life if you felt like all of your needs were met and you treated yourself with compassion?…
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The Evolution of Ultra-Runner Rob Krar's Extraordinary Running Lives: Episode 10
Rob Krar is a special breed of human being. It's not only because he was crowned Ultra-Runner of the year in both 2013 and 2014, has won the Western States…
Grow the GoodCompetence through Success and Failure with Jessica Lahey
How do you define success and where does personal motivation come from? Jessica Lahey is a law school graduate, writer, educator, speaker, and researcher. Her…
Grow the GoodThe Headspace of Olympic Medalist, Catharine Pendrel
How would your approach to challenges change if you focused on giving your best effort for that moment instead of focusing what you wish the end result could…
Grow the GoodThe Transformative Power of a Flexible Mind with Rob Loud
Rob Loud is a yoga instructor in Boulder, Colorado. His story is unique and courageous. Rob transformed from someone who struggled for many years with dark…
Grow the GoodSpecial Edition: Mindset When Everything Went Wrong at the Transsylvania Epic
This special edition of the podcast is with myself and Matt Ewonus. I raced the Transsylvania Epic Mountain Bike Stage Race: a 5 day event in the rocky, dense…
Grow the GoodGoing All In with Popular YouTuber Brian Kennedy BKXC
There is no such thing as overnight success. This is a story about hard work, a magnetizing passion, and transparency with Brian Kennedy on his wildly popular…
Grow the GoodThe Natural Advantage with Naturopath Dr. Brent Barlow
Dr. Brent Barlow is a Naturopathic Doctor. Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic practice where the doctor works with the patient to make lifestyle changes to…
Grow the GoodThe Inside Edition: My Story
Today’s episode is an interesting conversation about my background and how I’ve arrived at the place I am in my life with a special guest co-host: my husband…
Grow the GoodBrenda Davis on Becoming Vegan and FAQs on Plant-Based Nutrition
Episode 2 with Brenda Davis RD “Diet is the king pin, there is no debate about that. Diet is the king pin where chronic diseases are concerned. We see athletes…
Grow the GoodDr. Kristin Keim on Sports Psychology for Endurance Athletes
“It’s not just about time management, it’s about energy management.” Today is episode 1 of The Sonya Looney Show! My guest today is dynamic sports…