Mike talks tooth extractions....fun! Other big news about the show is revealed.   -----------------------   Ginger and Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com    

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144 The Extraction

We sit down with Loren Lewis to talk about how he came to run the Western States and more! -----------------------   Ginger and Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com    

143 Western States

Lindsay recaps her vacation in Mexico, Mike talks training in the COVID era, Eric Esposito brings the fun back to triathlon. --> Check out Eric Esposito's hilarious triathlon video 

142 Lindsay is back from Mexico

Lindsay talks about her plant-based eating approach, meds, and run-streaking. Mike gives an update on Kona.   -----------------------   Ginger and Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com    

141 Lindsay is Vegan-Curious

Mike recaps the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon and Lindsay talks about her self-love experiment and all the insights she has gained along the way. The two discuss a new edition to the Red Vine family: Candy Corn flavor! -----------------------   Ginger and Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com    

140 Escape from Alcatraz Recap

Mike recaps IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio, where he ran with the flag as part of the IRONMAN Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. He also describes his recent stellate ganglion block. What's that? Listen to find out. -----------------------   Ginger and Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com    

139 IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio Recap

Lindsay sits down with Norm Armstrong, who found marathon and ultra running 10 years into his recovery journey. Norm talks more about the joy of running and how he has overcome the lows and barriers faced during racing.  -----------------------   Ginger and Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com    

138 The Return of Norm

Mike Rouse returns to the show to talk more about how he went from a country club member to convict, then on to an endurance star and philanthropist who has given back far more than most people in this world. This is part two, so listen to part one before starting this one Connect with Mike on: Instagram: @mikerousesruntexas   -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com

137 Mike Rouse (Part 2)

Mike Rouse joins the show to talk about how he went from a country club member to convict, then on to an endurance star and philanthropist who has given back far more than most people in this world. This is a two parter, so stay tuned for the next installment.   Connect with Mike on: Instagram: @mikerousesruntexas   -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com

136 Mike Rouse (Part 1)

Peggy Neidig comes back onto the show and talks about her journey through falling in and out of love with triathlon and her road forward.   -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com      

135 Falling out of Love with Triathlon - Peggy Neidig

Lindsay and Mike talk about dealing with anxiety, both in the past (usually with substances) and currently. Mike talks about getting a stellate ganglion block later this week. Learn more about Stellate Ganglion Blocks     -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com      

134 Dealing with Anxiety

Today's episode is a reading of a blog post from The Hack Triathlon Blog, written by Bock Gibbs. Be sure to check it out and subscribe to it. -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com      

133 Tastes Like Piss

Lindsay and Mike talk mental health and give updates on their own journies in this arena. -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com      

132- More Mental Health

Lindsay and Mike discuss what we can do with anger, why it's okay to feel angry, and what might be underneath that pissed off feeling.   -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com      

131 Dealing with Anger

On today's show, Mike and Lindsay talk about running or racing for a cause greater than oneself and why we should all consider it. -----------------------   Ginger & Chocolate is brought to you by UCAN Superstarch! Learn about why you should #fuelthepursuit with #UCAN and save 10% on all your orders by using the link https://ucan.co/shop/share/michael.ergo/  or by entering the code GANDC at checkout.   Thank you for listening to Ginger and Chocolate! Each week, Lindsay and Mike talk about the intersection of physical and mental health. We will have interviews with fellow athletes, subject matter experts, and even straight talk on Lindsay and Mike's personal journeys with their mental and physical wellness. If you enjoy the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and by email at gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com .Please subscribe, share with a friend, and email or DM us with any requests or reccomendations for the show. You can follow Lindsay Hiken and Mike Ergo on Strava by searching their names. Instagram: @ginger_and_chocolate_podcast FaceBook: @gingerandchocolate Email: gingerandchocolatepodcast@gmail.com      

130 Why Run for a Cause?

Age Groupies: A Podcast for Amateur Endurance Athletes Age Groupies is a podcast dedicated to all things endurance sports from the amateur athletes’ perspective. Hosts Lindsay Hiken (middle-aged mom, entrepreneur and triathlon junkie) and Mike Ergo (Former Marine & founder of The Gold Star Initiative) talk with each other and fellow athletes, experts and a few pros about training, nutrition, mindset, gear, racing, and the multisport lifestyle. New episodes every Thursday!

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Age Groupies: A Podcast for Amateur Endurance Athletes

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