A fitness podcast designed to add value for members of our CrossFit Doors of Daring (DoD) community but might also appeal to anyone interest in fitness! Covering topics related to CrossFit, nutrition, overall health and wellness.
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CrossFit Doors of Daring
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health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness
August 2026 | Starting CrossFit at 55, Building Strength for Life & Becoming "Stronger Longer"
What happens when you decide in your mid-50s that fitness is no longer optional, but something you want to commit to for the rest of your life? In this episode of DOD Dialogues, Jim Powell and Courtney Barbour sit down with CrossFit Doors of Daring member Mark LePage to talk about his journey from decades of sitting behind a desk to becoming stronger, healthier and more capable at 56. Mark shares what finally pushed him to start CrossFit, what his first weeks actually felt like after roughly ...
12 Jul 2026
July 2026 | Gemma Fox-Calcanes on Resilience, Recovery & Finding Strength Through CrossFit
Welcome to the July 2026 edition of the DOD Dialogues, recorded at CrossFit Doors of Daring in Waxhaw, North Carolina. In this episode, owner Jim Powell and head coach Courtney Barbour sit down with longtime member Gemma Fox-Calcanes for an inspiring conversation about resilience, overcoming cancer, and how fitness can provide strength through life's hardest seasons. We dive into: • Discovering CrossFit and joining Doors of Daring during 2020 • How lifelong fitness prepared her for one of l...
18 Jun 2026
June 2026 | Member Interview with Laurie Maddex | Consistency, Community & Lifelong Fitness
Welcome to the June 2026 edition of DOD Dialogues, recorded at CrossFit Doors of Daring in Waxhaw, North Carolina. In this episode, owner Jim Powell and head coach Courtney Barbour sit down with longtime member Laurie Maddex for a powerful conversation around real transformation inside and outside the gym. We dive into: • Building consistency through early morning 5am training • The mindset shift from “I can’t” to “I finished it anyway” • Scaling workouts without losing progress or intensit...
7 May 2026
May 2026 | Gym Rules, CrossFit Culture & Community, and Training Mindset
What actually makes a great gym… great? In this May 2026 episode of DoD Dialogues, Jim Powell and Courtney Barbour break down the core values and “unwritten rules” that shape the culture at CrossFit Doors of Daring. From showing up on time and leaving your ego at the door, to why cheering people on matters more than your score… this episode dives into what separates a true fitness community from just another place to work out. They also talk about: - Why consistency beats intensi...
4 Apr 2026
April 2026 | Stuart McKechnie: CrossFit, Golf Performance, Mental Toughness & Training Consistency
In this episode, we sit down with long-time member and golf coach Stuart McKechnie. Stuart shares his journey from growing up playing multiple sports to becoming a competitive golf coach and CrossFit athlete. We get into what changed for him this year, jumping from the 60th percentile to qualifying for quarterfinals, and why he decided to do all 4 workouts in one day. We also talk about: - Why fitness is becoming non-negotiable in golf - The mental game and how it separates good from great ...
4 Mar 2026
March 2026 | Competition Highlights, Programming, Coaching Development & CrossFit Standards
In the March 2026 episode of DoD Dialogues, we dive into a few member questions and some timely hot topics. We start by sharing highlights from members competing in Fittest of the Coast, spotlighting athletes of all ages and skill levels, including first-time competitors and seasoned veterans. From podium finishes to personal bests, it’s a celebration of community and achievement. Next, we discuss why DoD switched to Training Think Tank (TTT) programming. Courtney gives her take as the head...
7 Feb 2026
February 2026 | CrossFit After 50: Injury Recovery, Longevity, and Staying Consistent as a Couple
In the February 2026 edition of DoD Dialogues, we sit down with longtime members Rick and Carla to talk about CrossFit after 50, sharing their journey from little to no athletic background to consistent, long-term fitness. They give an honest look at what it takes to stay healthy, strong, and motivated as busy professionals and as a couple. We dive deep into topics like injury recovery, longevity, and maintaining consistency, highlighting how CrossFit can support both physical and mental hea...
3 Jan 2026
January 2026 | CrossFit Open, Plateaus, Glucose, and Menopause
In the January 2026 edition of DOD Dialogues, we kick off the new year by talking about what makes the CrossFit Open such a powerful experience, whether you are a seasoned athlete or brand new to CrossFit. We break down why the Open matters, how it builds community, and how it serves as an annual “fitness checkup” to measure progress beyond the leaderboard. We also dive deep into training plateaus, especially for athletes who train consistently but feel stuck. We discuss scaling versus intens...
23 Dec 2025
Episode 1
Episode 1 of DoD Dialogues. Jim and Courtney introduce themselves, explain the purpose and goals of the podcast, and answer several member questions about CrossFit, fitness, nutrition, and overall health and wellness.
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