The girls chat with our very first International (living and competng) athlete, Noorin Gulam, who has an infectious positivity and determination that you will want to try to adapt. Nooring talks about her journey in weightlifting and emphasizes the significance of self-reflection and mental resilience in sports, as well as her passion for coaching and empowering others, particularly South Asian women in weightlifting.

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The girls chat with Madison Mackay and talk about her journey into weightlifting, her coaching philosophy, and the importance of community in sports. They explore the balance between Madison's law career and her coaching responsibilities, the growth of Clintonville Barbell, and the significance of female coaches in the weightlifting community. She emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, adaptability, and creating a safe environment for athletes.

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The first episode of 2026. We're literally not giving you anything else...just listen lol. We're officially back from our winter break.

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This episode is just the girls and it is CHAOS, but we just want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. Thank you for believing in women in strengh sports.

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In our final guest episode of 2025, we're joined by Alexa Mina, Olympic weightlifter for Team Lebanon and the owner of Cedars Nutrition. Alexa shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to international weightlifting, what it's really like representing a country you didn't grow up in, and how she worked through identity, imposter syndrome, and language barriers along the way. We also talk about her elbow injury and long recovery, competing at major games events like ISG, and the very real sacrifices that come with international sport. On top of that, Alexa dives into building Cedars Nutrition and Cedars Nutrition University, coaching athletes through food without the BS, and why obsession, discipline, and doing hard things have shaped both her athletic and business success.

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In this episode of the Two Girls One Bar podcast, the girls are joined by Kelly Benfey who shares her journey from being a competitive athlete in gymnastics and CrossFit to becoming a physical therapist and co-owner of Onward Physical Therapy in Milwaukee. She discusses her recent experience with Hyrox, the importance of community in fitness, and how to overcome barriers in competitions. Kelly emphasizes the need for a fitness-focused approach in physical therapy, integrating her athletic background into her practice.

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In this episode of the 2 Girls 1 Bar Podcast, Mandi and Wanda are joined by Clair Crawford - mom, horse girl, powerlifter, all-around amazing woman. Clair has GRIT and also so many stories about powerlifting and her path to competing at an elite level. You are going to want to be her best friend and also go smash weights at the gym. (You've been warned.)

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