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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    

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    

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 <--    -----------------------   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    

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    

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    

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    

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    

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

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

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      

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      

Today's episode is a reading of a blog post from The Hack Triathlon Blog, written by Brock 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      

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      

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      

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      

Mike recaps IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and the Gold Star Initiative. Lindsay explains how one can avoid overextending onself. Mike references his article on how to start with triathlon: - 3 Steps to Your First Triathlon -----------------------   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      

Eric Espositio is a competietive  age group triathlete. In this episode he shares how he is navigating life since suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from an accident in which a car struck him and his bike during a training ride. Follow Eric on: -Instagram: @esposwimbikerun -Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/esposwimbikerun -Website: https://esposwimbikerun.com/       -----------------------   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    

Christopher Heimerman of 40,000 Steps joins the crew and we talk recovery, mental health, and trail running. Find more about Christopher and connect through: website: 40000steps.wordpress.com facebook.com/40000steps Patreon: patreon.com/40000steps IG: @40000__Steps Twitter: @RunTopherRun   -----------------------   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    

Joel Gaff joins G&C and talks about the new IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon course and why it might be the perfect first 70.3 for athletes, or a great "welcome back" to racing for others. Find out more about IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon: IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon (ironman.com) IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon | Facebook -----------------------   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    

Mike and Lindsay talk about grief. What it is, why it's okay to feel, and how you can grieve in a healthy way.   -----------------------   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