GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie Manson
Entrepreneur in Addiction Treatment, CrossFitter, Podcast Host, and Power Mom! Going Rogue is how I’ve made it this far in life and has been my mantra. Sometimes you’ve got to break some rules or ruffle some feathers to get anything truly meaningful done. It has served me well in my career and in helping me overcome challenges. Passion Turned Into Profession…CEO of Elevate Addiction Services I’ve worked in alcohol and drug rehabilitation full-time for over 28 years. I came into this industry after my own life had taken a turn and I was facing 10 years in prison, only to have been given a chance at rehab first. I saw what addiction could do to my life and that I was one of so many struggling with the same issue. I also saw how effective rehab could completely turn someone’s life around. After I got clean, I started helping others and have never looked back!The Elevate model is a unique and copyrighted method that aims to empower the individual to not only stay sober, but reach their true potential by addressing their core issues and reviving their purpose and place in the world. Elevate operates several facilities in California including both inpatient and outpatient facilities, as well as delivering group sessions online via Telehealth. Lear More About Me: www.angiemanson.com Learn More About Elevate Rehab: www.elevaterehab.org
GOING ROGUE Podcast with Angie Manson
Angie Manson with Elina Villemure - Empowering Through Adaptive Fitness
In this empowering episode of Going Rogue, Angie Manson sits down with Elina Villemure, a double amputee, CrossFit coach, and the founder of the Adaptive Athlete Experience seminar. Elina opens up about her journey from growing up in Bulgaria with prosthetic legs to becoming a powerhouse in the world of adaptive fitness.
Elina shares how her surgeries, setbacks, and stubborn drive fueled her passion—not to prove people wrong, but to prove what’s possible. Her powerful story sheds light on how fitness can be a vehicle for transformation, confidence, and community—especially for those with physical limitations.
Together, Angie and Elina explore:
- Elina’s origin story and what growing up with prosthetics taught her about mindset and grit
- Why she started the Adaptive Athlete Experience—and how it’s changing lives
- How coaches can better support adaptive athletes in and outside the gym
- The mental shift from proving others wrong to leading and serving with purpose
- Her thoughts on victim mentality, body awareness, and what "able" really means
- Why going rogue means doing life your own way—whether that’s on two prosthetic legs, a wheelchair, or a yoga mat
This episode is a must-listen for coaches, athletes, and anyone who’s ever been told they couldn’t—or shouldn’t—go after their goals.
💥 Key Takeaways:
- Fitness is for everyone—injury, disability, or age shouldn't be a barrier.
- Mindset is the biggest limiter—not the body.
- Adaptive coaching is essential to empower ALL athletes and create true inclusion.
- Ego will lie to you—consistency and humility build strength.
- Social media can educate and inspire, when used with intention.
- Faith, surrender, and purpose can emerge from our most difficult challenges.
🔗 Connect with Elina:
- Instagram: @adaptivealina
- Adaptive Athlete Experience: @adaptiveathleteexperience
- Email: adaptivealina@gmail.com
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