Seek the Edge

68. Pain Into Purpose | The Battle Flow Story with Zach Caudill

Kelsey sits down with Zach Caudill, founder of Battle Flow Nootropics, to talk about the pain, purpose, and passion behind building his business. After walking through the heartbreak of miscarriage with his wife, Zach made the decision to live in a way that would make his son proud — and that mindset became the driving force behind everything he’s building today. In this episode, Zach opens up about turning grief into purpose, taking the leap into entrepreneurship, and what it’s been like navigating life as a first-time founder and first-time father. This conversation is a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, you still have the choice to keep showing up, keep building, and keep moving forward. To connect with Kelsey -Join the One Degree Newsletter: ⁠https://xpandyourlimit.com/theonedegree⁠ -Follow Kelsey on socials: @kelseylensman Visit Xpand Your Limits: -Join events and coaching at xpandyourlimit.com -Follow XYL on socials @xpandyourlimits -Follow Seek the Edge Podcast on socials @seektheedgepod To connect with Zach -Follow Instagram  @BattleFlowLabs  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoKR19BdTtTPo8baOPkgCzA] + @battleflowfounder -Purchase Battle Flow at https://getbattleflow.com

67. The Stories Behind the Platform | Three XYL Athletes

Kelsey sits down with Shawna, Monica, and 8-year-old Chloe after competing in the XYL lifting competition to talk about what happens when you choose courage over comfort. From the fears they had before signing up to the confidence they walked away with, this conversation dives into the mindset shifts, broken beliefs, and growth that came from stepping into something uncomfortable.And Chloe? At just 8 years old, she deadlifted 135 pounds, proving age has nothing to do with strength.This episode is a reminder that the things we’re most scared to do are often the things that change us the most. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt intimidated to start, or questioned whether you were capable, this episode is for youTo connect with Kelsey: -Join the One Degree Newsletter: ⁠https://xpandyourlimit.com/theonedegree⁠-Follow Kelsey on socials: @kelseylensmanVisit Xpand Your Limits:-Join events and coaching at xpandyourlimit.com-Follow XYL on socials @xpandyourlimits-Follow Seek the Edge Podcast on socials @seektheedgepodTo Connect With the Women-Monia @ monica_haywood_-Shawna @ shawnamiller2424-Chloe @ chloedababy5

66. How to Not Lose Progress in the Summer

This week on Seek the Edge, Kelsey talks about something so many people struggle with during the summer… staying consistent when routines change. Vacations, late nights, social plans, and unpredictable schedules can make it easy to lose momentum and fall into the “I’ll restart later” mindset. But what if consistency didn’t have to mean perfection? In this episode, Kelsey breaks down how to stay connected to your goals without becoming obsessive or missing out on life. From redefining what consistency actually looks like, to building simple non-negotiables that keep you grounded, this conversation is all about learning how to enjoy summer while still showing up for yourself. Because real confidence is built in the small choices you continue to make, even when life looks different. To connect with Kelsey: -Join the One Degree Newsletter: ⁠https://xpandyourlimit.com/theonedegree ⁠-Follow Kelsey on socials: @kelseylensman Visit Xpand Your Limits: -Join events and coaching at xpandyourlimit.com -Follow XYL on socials @xpandyourlimits -Follow Seek the Edge Podcast on socials @seektheedgepod

65. Women Hiking the Adirondack Mountains

Kelsey sits down with Jill Hile and Amy to reflect on their experience hiking Algonquin Mountain with the XYL Hike ADK crew. What started as a physical challenge became so much more — pushing through self-doubt, learning to trust themselves, leaning on the women around them, and realizing they were capable of more than they believed.They open up about the moments they wanted to quit, what helped them keep going, and how the lessons they learned on the mountain followed them back into everyday life. From growing their confidence to building stronger relationships, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the biggest growth comes from simply deciding to try.Because once you prove to yourself you can do hard things, everything else starts to feel a little more possible.To connect with Kelsey: -Join the One Degree Newsletter: ⁠https://xpandyourlimit.com/theonedegree⁠-Follow Kelsey on socials: @kelseylensmanVisit Xpand Your Limits:-Join events and coaching at xpandyourlimit.com-Follow XYL on socials @xpandyourlimits-Follow Seek the Edge Podcast on socials @seektheedgepod

64. The Reason Behind Seek the Edge

Most people are waiting to feel ready before they take the first step. But what if confidence, growth, purpose, and even healing are built through movement first? In this episode of Seek the Edge, Kelsey dives into the meaning behind the phrase that inspired the entire podcast and why so much of the life people are praying for is waiting on the other side of discomfort. Through personal stories, faith, psychology-backed research, and lessons from her own journey building XYL, hosting events, launching businesses, and stepping into uncomfortable seasons before feeling ready, Kelsey breaks down why growth rarely happens inside the comfort zone. She shares why confidence is built through action, how challenge changes the brain, and why so many people stay stuck waiting for certainty instead of moving anyway. Whether your edge looks like starting over, taking care of your body, having a hard conversation, trusting God again, or finally saying yes to the thing that’s been on your heart, this episode is a reminder that courage often comes after the first step — not before it.Because sometimes the potential you’re searching for isn’t missing. It’s just trapped behind comfort. To connect with Kelsey: -Join the One Degree Newsletter: ⁠https://xpandyourlimit.com/theonedegree ⁠-Follow Kelsey on socials: @kelseylensman Visit Xpand Your Limits: -Join events and coaching at xpandyourlimit.com -Follow XYL on socials @xpandyourlimits -Follow Seek the Edge Podcast on socials @seektheedgepod