In this episode, Dr. Rhonda Patrick joins Denise Thomas to break down the cellular mechanisms behind high-intensity exercise, why lactate is more than a waste product, and how CrossFit helps train your brain, not just your body.
EPISODES
Welcome to the CrossFit Podcast, hosted by CrossFit Seminar Staff veteran Denise Thomas. Each episode features a conversation with a leader or legend within the CrossFit community sharing their experiences as practitioners of the CrossFit methodology, and first-hand witnesses to the power of CrossFit to create health and change lives in lasting and profound ways.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 16: CrossFit, Gangs, and Grace: The Mission Behind Underground PDX
Published on May 27, 2025Scott and Gwenna Bradley are the heart and backbone of Underground PDX, a nonprofit CrossFit affiliate that serves kids and families in one of Oregon’s most high-risk communities. In this episode, they open up about trauma, healing, and the power of love and consistency.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 15: Salty B!tch: Adrian Bozman and His CrossFit Legacy
Published on May 20, 2025CrossFit Competition Director Adrian “Boz” Bozman joins the show to reflect on the evolving landscape of the sport and its roots.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 14: “Fitness doesn’t look like one thing” with Cristina Anderson
Published on May 13, 2025Cristina Anderson’s journey from complete lack of self-belief to a Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach and Seminar Staff member is nothing short of extraordinary. In this powerful episode, Cristina opens up to Denise about what it took to shift from self-doubt to service, and how she’s using her voice and experience to reshape what fitness looks and feels like.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 13: The Base of the Pyramid: Jocelyn Rylee on Nutrition
Published on May 6, 2025In this episode, Denise Thomas and Jocelyn Rylee dig into the foundations of health, the evolution of nutrition in the CrossFit world, and the difference between eating for performance and eating for longevity. You’ll walk away rethinking your plate and your pantry.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 12: What Most People Get Wrong About CrossFit With a Former D1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Published on April 29, 2025Stephane Rochet (CF-L3) and Denise Thomas tackle myths around intensity, scaling, technique, injury, aging, and burnout.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 11: Hope Over Hopelessness: Dr. Chris Palmer on the CrossFit Cure for Mental Illness
Published on April 22, 2025Dr. Chris Palmer — Harvard psychiatrist, researcher, and author of “Brain Energy” — joins Denise Thomas to explore the connection between metabolic and mental health.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 10: Don’t Believe Your Own Bull** With Brian Chontosh
Published on April 15, 2025Former Marine Brian “Tosh” Chontosh joins Denise Thomas for a clear-eyed conversation about struggle, comparison, and leadership. Tosh explains why morning routines are overrated, what it really means to be kind — to others and yourself — and how most people are chasing the wrong things.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 9: CrossFit is Healthcare with Dr. Tom McCoy
Published on April 8, 2025In this episode, Denise Thomas talks with Dr. Tom McCoy, co-founder of the CrossFit Medical Society, about the potential for a healthcare model that doesn’t profit on disease, the role of CrossFit in preventing and reversing chronic disease, and how coaches can contribute to improving the health and longevity of their members.
The CrossFit Podcast Ep. 8: Core City CrossFit Kids: Helen Taylor’s Mission to Change Lives
Published on April 1, 2025In this episode, Helen Taylor talks with Denise Thomas about the realities of running a nonprofit in an under-resourced community, the challenges of earning trust, and what it takes to keep kids engaged both inside and outside the gym.