Weigh Ins

About Weigh Ins

Weighing in on what matters. A weigh-in doesn't lie. The scale measures exactly what's there— no filters, no room to hide. This podcast is built on that same principle. Hosted by Team USA wrestler Alexandria Glaudé, Weigh-Ins is a space for the conversations that usually get avoided— the honest, vulnerable, sometimes uncomfortable truths at the intersection of faith, sport, identity, and culture. Season 1: Built in the Waiting

Publisher

Alexandria Glaudé

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Aug 2026

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   From Skeptic to Advocate with Kyle Klingman

   Kyle Klingman has spent years telling our stories. This time, I’m asking about his. We go from a wrestling-obsessed kid in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to the journalist who championed women’s wrestling, and we talk about the anxiety he kept hidden, learning to ask for help, and what comes next after his time at Flo. Instagram: @kyle_klingman @weighinspodcast @glaudealex

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Science, Skepticism, and Deciding What's True with Marilyn the Scientist

   TW: trauma and suicide is discussed in this episode. What is it with peptides right now? It seems like EVERYBODY and their uncles are talking about BPC-157. Why is it so hard to find legitimate research right now and how would you even know its legit? Marilyn Claire, aka, Marilyn the Scientist on socials sat down with me to talk science, social media, jiu jitsu and more. SOCIALS: @marilynthescientist (IG) @weighinspodcast (IG/Tik Tok) @glaudealex (IG) @alexandriaglaude (TikTok)

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   One of the "Good Ones" the Black Catholic Experience with Ogechi Akalegbere

   "I made the decision to be less palatable... this is my church." What do you do when someone in the Church tells you you're too vocal about justice, and treats it like an insult? Ogechi Akalegbere joins me to talk about being Black and Catholic, and about what it looks like to stay in a Church that doesn't always make room for you. Ogechi shares a hurtful message she received from a popular Catholic influencer, and how it pushed her to ask what it means to be bold without performing. We get into the pressure to have a take on everything, why "I don't know" and "I'm still learning" are honest answers, and how she built a BIPOC women's group and found support through spiritual direction and therapy. We also talk about powerlifting, and how strength, injury, and recovery became part of her spiritual formation. If you've ever felt too much, too loud, or too far outside the Church's idea of who belongs, this one's for you.

4. 

   22 Sept 2026

   It Takes More Than Women to Grow Women's Wrestling

   Live from the Stanford Wrestling Coaches and Leaders Clinic, this episode is a real, in-the-room conversation about what it actually takes to grow girls wrestling. Moderator Ellen Tillman leads a panel with Alex Glaudé, Wendy Lien, and Becky Clark, digging into the barriers that keep girls out, the reasons they leave, and what it takes to get more women into coaching and leadership. We discuss the fear of being the only girl in the room, the conversations nobody has about weight and body image, what changes when girls actually see a female coach, and the practical stuff: team rituals, all-girls practices, interest meetings, that keeps girls in the sport once they've started. A note on the audio: this was recorded live in front of an audience, so you'll hear some audience questions and comments mixed in, and the sound quality shifts here and there. We kept it in because the conversation is worth it. More on the panelists: Ellen Tillman - Executive Director and Founder of Beyond the Podium. Women’s Varsity Head Coach at American High School and a middle school coach with Fremont Warrior Wrestling Club. Purdue University Graduate with a B.S. in Youth, Adult, and Family Services, where she also served as manager of the wrestling team. Her professional experience includes Teach For America, Beat the Streets Bay Area, the Parent-Teacher Association at the site, city, and district levels, and various roles within her local school district. Across her work in education, athletics, and youth development. Becky Clark - founder and head coach of Grit N Grace Academy in Watsonville, California. 2nd at the 2002 California Girls State Wrestling Championships (63kg) before wrestling collegiately at Menlo College. She earned Women’s College Wrestling All-American honors in 2004 (67kg) and 2005 finishing 3rd (72kg). Assistant wrestling coach at Watsonville High School. Alexandria Glaudé - Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach at Menlo College. 2025 US World Team Member at 72kg, 6x US National Team Member, 2x Collegiate National Champion, 2x US Open Champion, Pan American Champion, U23 World Bronze Medalist Wendy Lien - Parent of two wrestlers since 2017, who attended Blach Intermediate School and Mountain View High School (MVHS). Served as a parent lead for the MVHS wrestling team for the past 8 years. Treasurer of the CARTC/CWC

5. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Coaching the Whole Athlete: Where Sport Meets Social Work

   What makes a great coach? It’s not just about teaching skills or winning games/matches. The coaches we have, especially when we’re young, can shape our confidence, our relationship with sport, and even the way we see ourselves. In this episode of Weigh Ins, I sit down with Rayelle Ross to talk about the coaches who shaped her athletic journey, the difference between being pushed and simply being criticized, and what it really means for a coach to invest in an athlete as a whole person. Rayelle shares her experiences as a previous collegiate basketball player, Licensed Social Worker and PhD student, navigating different coaching styles, transitioning from male to female coaches, as well as being coached by her own father. Together, we explore the balance between tough love and genuine support, the role coaches can play in an athlete’s mental and emotional well-being, and why understanding an athlete beyond their performance can completely change the coaching relationship. Because coaching isn’t just about developing better athletes. It’s about helping develop better people.

6. 

   12 Sept 2026

   What If I'm Never As Good As I Used to Be?

   BONUS SOLO EPISODE :) Recently, someone on instagram asked me how I deal with the fear of never being as good as I was before my injury? Everyone is still continuing to get better and I'm sidelined... Valid question. This question got me reflecting back on the first time I tore my ACL and both meniscus 5 years ago. While an injury is never ideal, it can produce a lot of good if you're open to it.

7. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Sometimes You're the Bad Guy with Naya Tapper

   In this episode of Weigh Ins, I sit down with 2x Rugby Olympian & Olympic Bronze Medalist, Naya Tapper, to talk about the unlikely path that led her to elite rugby. We dive into what it means to be a Black woman in physically demanding sports, the pressures of leadership, learning to be okay with being misunderstood, and why sometimes being a good leader means being willing to be the “bad guy.”

8. 

   1 Sept 2026

   When There Was No Blueprint with Randi Miller

   This week on Weigh Ins, I sit down with Randi Miller, 2008 Olympic bronze medalist and one of the pioneers of women's wrestling in the U.S., competing at a time when the sport barely had a platform for women, let alone Black women. She was one of my earliest role models in this sport; people used to tell me to watch her because our body types were similar, and having that representation meant more than I realized at the time. We talk about what it took to navigate somewhat uncharted territory— finding her voice and her confidence when it felt like things were stacked against her, and what she carries from that journey into how she shows up as a coach today. Honest, unfiltered, and long overdue. Weighing in on what matters. Real weigh-ins measure what's true, and so does this show. Instagram: @weighinspodcast @coach_randi_8

9. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Coaching Without Ego Is The Answer? with Stefanie Howorun-West

   There's always been this assumption that you can't coach boys the same way you coach girls... turns out there IS a coaching method out there that can and HAS worked at the highest level. This week's guest is my high school wrestling coach–– a Canadian National Champion in wrestling and judo, a Pan-Am and Commonwealth champion, and an Olympic hopeful whose journey changed forever three weeks before Trials. We talk about coaching without ego, leading from love instead of control, and what it's like being a woman who coached boys' varsity, JV, and girls' wrestling all at once— often the only female head coach in the room. Honest, unfiltered, and long overdue. Real weigh-ins measure what's true, and so does this show. INSTAGRAM & TIK TOK @weighinspodcast

10. 

    21 Aug 2026

    Is Being In Your Late 20s OLD?? with Alexandria Glaudé

    BONUS SOLO EPISODE, woohoo! Join me on the scale while we explore the perceptions of age, the significance of success at different life stages, and the importance of living wholeheartedly regardless of age. I'm sharing personal insights on aging, societal expectations, and embracing authenticity. I had one too many people tell me I don't look 29 and that clearly sent me on a spiral 😂

11. 

    18 Aug 2026

    Let Your Voice Be Heard with American Gladiator "Huntress"

    In this episode, I sit down with my old friend Sydney Hunter, to chat about her journey from track star to American Gladiator. She discusses the importance of confidence, representation, faith, and pursuing passions with purpose. Watch American Gladiator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSBW6TMF?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSBW6TMF?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback) Follow Syd on socials: IG - @__sydhunter Tik Tok - @sydbarbz

12. 

    11 Aug 2026

    The Cost of Obedience with Alexandra Hedrick

    Following God's will sounds great, that is, until He asks you to walk away from something you love. Alex built most of her life around wrestling. God spoke to her through wrestling so in some ways, it came as a surprise when He called her to a mission. In this episode, we go back to the beginning: how she found herself on the mat, what her faith has meant to her long before this decision, and the exact moment the idea of a mission stopped being hypothetical and started being real. This isn't a conversation about giving something up. It's about what it takes to choose your faith when it seems counter to "success", what she was afraid of losing, what she hoped to find, and how she's seen God working in her return to the mat. Weighing in on what matters.

13. 

    7 Aug 2026

    The Tumultuous Path to Self Discovery with Sarah Hildebrandt

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend and Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt for a conversation that goes far beyond the medal. Sarah opens up about her wrestling journey from the start, the mental struggles she faced walking into her first Olympics, and how she found her way into mindfulness and self-awareness as tools to compete and to cope. We also talk about an injury that hit at one of the worst possible times — and what it taught her about resilience, identity, and staying grounded when everything feels out of control. This is a conversation offers a different perspective on chasing gold. Wrestling culture often promotes having a hard exterior and showing no emotion...but what if the answer to truly leveling up is something quite contrary. Weighing in on what matters. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Sarah's childhood journaling 01:14Sarah's early wrestling experiences and first match 02:44Winning against boys and her first undefeated season 04:28Supportive team environment and coach relationships 06:26Family's perspective and her journey into wrestling 09:26The significance of journaling and self-reflection 15:22Wrestling as a form of creative self-expression 17:17The evolution of Sarah's self-actualization 19:10Dealing with setbacks and identity crisis 21:30The aftermath of Olympic loss and emotional processing 28:23The importance of awareness and living in gray areas 43:22Preparing for Paris Olympics and fear of freezing 45:56The significance of growth over winning 48:23Current focus on injury recovery and mindfulness 01:01:13The power of stillness and self-confrontation 01:02:39Closing thoughts and gratitude for the journey Instagram handles: @weighinpodcast @sarahilde @glaudealex

14. 

    7 Aug 2026

    I Tore My ACL AGAIN...So I Started A Podcast

    Episode 1: Built in the Waiting — Why I Started This Welcome to Weigh-Ins. In this first episode, I'm introducing myself and this show — who I am beyond the mat, my journey into wrestling, and the faith that's carried me through all of it. I'm also getting honest about a recent injury and the hardship that came with it — the season of waiting that ended up planting the seed for this podcast in the first place. I'll share what inspired Weigh-Ins, what I hope this space becomes, and why I believe the conversations we don't always have are often the ones that matter most. This is the start of Season 1: Built in the Waiting. Thanks for being here for it. Weighing in on what matters. Instagram: @weighinspodcast

15. 

    7 Aug 2026

    They Don't Want You to Win with Angie "Overkill" Hill

    Angela Hill didn't set out to make history.. She found herself in a Muay Thai gym with plans to just get fit with her husband. Then, the snowball effect took off leading to her becoming the first African American woman to fight in the UFC. In the world of combat sports, an athlete's identity often intertwines with their fighting style and persona. Angela embodies this connection through her journey from a shy child to a fierce competitor in Muay Thai and MMA. In this episode, we will explore Angela's unique path, how she embraced her fighting persona, and the lessons she learned along the way. Weighing in on what matters. Instagram handles: @weighinpodcast @angieoverkill @glaudealex

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7 ratings

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