From Passion to Podium: Maddi Leblanc’s Standup Paddle Journey & Mental Game Secrets

Spring Cleaning

Spring has sprung! After a long winter, it’s time for some spring cleaning. Learn how to cleanse your body naturally with plant-based nutrition. Rid your body of toxins and impurities without starvation or deprivation, and choose the best foods to give you energy and help with performance. These are my 7 tips to detox your body naturally. References Reddy OC, van der Werf YD. The Sleeping Brain: Harnessing the Power of the Glymphatic System through Lifestyle Choices. Brain Sci. 2020 Nov 17;10(11):868. Hyun J, Han J, Lee C, Yoon M, Jung Y. Pathophysiological Aspects of Alcohol Metabolism in the Liver. Int J Mol Sci. 2021 May 27;22(11):5717.  Frozi J, de Carvalho HW, Ottoni GL, Cunha RA, Lara DR. Distinct sensitivity to caffeine-induced insomnia related to age. J Psychopharmacol. 2018 Jan;32(1):89-95. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/carnitine-choline-cancer-and-cholesterol-the-tmao-connection/ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/breast-cancer-and-the-bovine-leukemia-virus-in-meat-and-dairy/ Jameel F, Phang M, Wood LG, Garg ML. Acute effects of feeding fructose, glucose andsucrose on blood lipid levels and systemic inflammation. Lipids in Health and Disease. 2014;13(1). https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

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Do Your Best: A Tribute to My Father and the Power Within

In this deeply personal episode of Power to Shred, Dr. Audrey Lee reflects on the recent passing of her father and how his legacy helped shape her journey in performance, mindset, and purpose. This episode is a raw and inspiring exploration of what it truly means to "do your best"—in sports, in life, and in honoring the ones we love.Audrey shares lessons learned from high-level athletics, how grief fuels growth, and the science of performance through breath, recovery, and presence. This episode will move you, challenge you, and empower you to step into the best version of yourself—one breath, one step, one percent at a time.Topics Include:– Redefining “doing your best”– Honoring family and legacy– Science of high performance: body, mind, heart, and soul– Breathwork as your inner superpower– Emotional resilience in times of transition#PowerToShred #DoYourBest #HighPerformanceMindset #AthleteLife #BreathworkHealing

Dr. Katie Damato on Restoring Balance Through Personalized Healing

On this episode of the Power to Shred podcast, Dr. Audrey Lee sits down with Dr. Katie Damato—doctor of physical therapy, yoga teacher, and founder of Balanced by Katie—to explore the real root of pain, recovery, and performance. Katie reveals how the body stores emotional tension, the game-changing power of slowing down, and why 10 minutes of mindful movement can do more than a static stretch ever will.This conversation is for athletes, professionals, and anyone seeking real healing—not quick fixes.0:00 – Welcome & intro to Dr. Katie Damato1:20 – The injury that sparked her path to physical therapy2:55 – How yoga transformed her recovery and spiritual connection4:30 – Understanding the emotional side of injury6:00 – Where the body stores tension8:00 – A powerful client breakthrough story10:30 – The role of belief and fear in physical recovery12:00 – The importance of consistency and trust in care14:00 – Reading a client’s energy to tailor each session17:00 – Real-world yoga integration for busy professionals20:30 – Katie’s personal practices for staying grounded24:00 – The “energy bucket” reflection method27:00 – Overwhelm, white space, and reclaiming energy30:00 – Why slowing down is essential for healing33:30 – Where to find Dr. Katie & closing thoughtsConnect with Katie:Instagram: @balancedbycatieYouTube: Balanced by CatieWebsite: https://www.balancedbycatie.com💌 Subscribe for more high-performance tools, inspiration, and recovery strategies.#PowerToShred #HealingMovement #MindBodyMedicine

From Passion to Podium: Maddi Leblanc’s Standup Paddle Journey & Mental Game Secrets

In this episode of the Power to Shred podcast, Dr. Audrey Lee sits down with Canada’s #1 standup paddle athlete and two-time national champion, Maddi Leblanc. Maddi shares how a childhood spark turned into a professional dream, the powerful role SUP played in navigating grief, and the mindset tools she uses to train like a champion—even when the wind is howling at 50 km/hr. Learn how Maddi juggles multiple freelance gigs to fund her passion, builds mental strength with visualization, and redefines what it means to "go all in" on your purpose. 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU] – Welcome & Maddi’s intro 2:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=120s] – Discovering SUP at age 10 5:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=300s] – Earning her first board 8:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=480s] – Turning grief into purpose through paddling 10:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=600s] – First race & unlocking the competitor inside 12:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=720s] – Paddleboarding as a lifestyle 16:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=960s] – Leaving her full-time job to pursue paddling 20:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=1200s] – Mental performance tools: visualization, smiling through pain 25:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=1500s] – Daily rituals & balancing training, work, and recovery 34:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=2040s] – Her 1% mindset shift: “Leave no stone unturned” 38:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn_hp6cpCzU&t=2280s] – Final thoughts & gratitude Subscribe & leave a comment to let us know your favorite moment! Follow Maddi Leblanc: Instagram: @madi3leblanc YouTube: Maddi Leblanc Website: https://www.maddileblanc.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdiNjBudWNTS2lfX0RONV9kUFh1TFZMODZxd3xBQ3Jtc0trYmphdWdVejFsUHBadWtuMTJaTUY1V2d6LUIxczE4WE0yR2tzbjFheVZmRk9SSkhUY3dOWno2Q3FKWkZXekNLVHpseGRpTUl2c1JTWDRFdVVaYjRGbGxFTjBta0owRG9CQ1lTai1fZ3FFQkJtNjJwTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maddileblanc.com%2F&v=sn_hp6cpCzU] Available wherever you listen to podcasts #SUP [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sup] #MindsetMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindsetmatters] #PowerToShred [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/powertoshred] #PaddleLikeAPro [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/paddlelikeapro] #WomenWhoShred [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenwhoshred] #AthleteLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athletelife]