Athletic But Definitely A Party Girl
Tim Landicho, NYC performance coach, is here to revolutionize how you think about fitness. Through an irresistible blend of performance science and slightly unhinged gay brunch vibes, Athletic But Definitely A Party Girl (#ABDAPG) cuts through industry noise to deliver transformative fitness wisdom for those who've always felt like outsiders in the wellness world. With nearly a decade of coaching experience and a healthy dose of nightlife research, Tim demonstrates that the perfect balance between discipline and pleasure isn't just possible - it's necessary. Consider this your high-performance handbook for living your best life, where performance science principles meet party girl philosophy.
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Episodes
42 episodes
Navigating Holiday Grief: Radical Honesty, Self-Preservation, and the Portal of Loss with Dr. Mekel Harris
The holidays can amplify grief in ways that catch you completely off guard. Dr. Mekel Harris returns to help you navigate loss during a season that demands presence, celebration, and energy you might not have. Mekel gets real about her own jour...
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49:54
The Mindf*ck of Outgrowing Old Attractions
Slumber party!!!!!!It's the end of year, and lots of us are thinking about what energy we're bringing into the new year... and by extension, what we're outgrowing and leaving behind. Today I'm digging into the archives to share some refl...
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41:32
Stop Trying To Be Perfect This Season, Babe
The holidays are chaotic enough without adding fitness pressure on top. Today, I'm sharing three health-and-fitness ideas (not to-do list items) that have helped me and my clients stay grounded & sane when everything else feels scattered or...
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52:00
Random Sh*t I've Been Loving Lately
Umm... the only way you'll know what's on the list is to hit 'play', you silly goose!!!!!
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32:07
Finding Your Rhythm: How Capacity, Context, & Community Build Sustainable Health with Dr. Miguel Almario
On the surface, it seems like training, pain science, creativity, and dance have little in common. Miguel Almario is here to shift your perspective.As a physical therapist, strength coach, and dance artist & educator, Miguel breaks d...
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Oh Sh*t, My Apartment's A Mess
Sooo… I crashed out. QUITE hard.Today, we’re riffing on the not-at-all-glamorous side of intimacy — being fully seen in our mess, receiving help when we really need it, and releasing the identity of “having it all together”.(Conte...
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Don't Outsource Your Intuition: Becoming More Human In The Age of A.I. with Dr. Susie Reiner
Dr. Susie Reiner—exercise physiologist, professor, and consultant to fitness tech startups—has spent her career studying what actually makes people stick with exercise. Spoiler: tech is great, but you still gotta be in the driver’s seat....
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Four Reminders For Those Not-So-Great Workout Days
I get it, babe. There are days when you show up to your workout, and it just doesn’t feel great, despite your best efforts.When that happens, it can be easy to spiral into some not-so-fun places, which is why today’s pep talk...
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28:18
Permission To Not Be Okay: Navigating Self-Care In The Face of Grief with Dr. Mekel Harris
Dr. Mekel Harris, licensed psychologist and author of "Relaxing Into the Pain," breaks down why grief isn't something to fix or get over—it's something to companion for life. She redefines self-care in a way that’s accessible — no matter where ...
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1:00:30
What Do You Give A F*ck About?
Some low-pressure musings around purpose — the ultimate (& completely legal) performance-enhancing drug.Taking what often feels like an intimidating esoteric concept and boiling it down into something accessible that you can actually...
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28:39
From Underground Clubs To Underground Gyms: How Humans Thrive In Challenge with Miguel Alemar
From growing up as a Dominican kid in the Heights, to immersing himself in the NYC 80’s club scene, to now owning one of the coolest gyms in the iconic West Village, Miguel Alemar is one of the most New York motherf*ckers I know (along with bei...
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The Nutrition Phase Most People Skip (& Why It Backfires)
When it comes to pursuing a body change goal (fat loss or muscle gain), there’s an order of operations that needs to be followed in order to minimize downsides and maximize upsides. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people miss the foundation...
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49:45
The Elle Woods of Bro Podcasts
They’re in a cold plunge.I’m in a candle-lit, eucalyptus-and-lavender-scented contrast shower listening to a sultry R&B playlist. Our recovery game is not the same.Look, if bro wellness culture resonates with you, ...
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23:05
Why I Don’t Optimize Everything (And Why You Shouldn’t Either)
It's back-to-school season, and as we collectively settle into creating more structure in our lives, the urge to optimize everything is real.But here's why chasing every biohack, supplement, and productivity tip actually backfires - and ...
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41:54
Turning A Top Gun Flight Suit Into A Sexy Romper
Strap in for some intimate & entertaining weekend story time where I explore the social dynamics of non-gay people in gay spaces and gay people in non-gay spaces.The main point is that straight people in gay spaces need visitor badge...
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47:40
Your Bad B*tch Diary
Look, babe. Being a bad bitch isn't easy, but someone's gotta do it.And that someone is YOU.As part 3 of this mini-series, this installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim gives you one simple practice that turns your wins into evi...
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The Rice-Cooker-To-Life-Philosophy Pipeline
I recorded this episode because I needed to kill time while waiting for my rice cooker to finish up, so naturally I went on some tangents. What started with rice being the MVP (shout out to my Filipino upbringing) somehow led to me ...
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56:17
If It's Not The Real Thing, I Don't Want It
Everywhere we look online, there’s performative confidence — chest-thumping bravado and posturing that feels hollow.And idk about you, but it gives me the ick.So how do we cultivate the kind of confidence that doesn’t have to be s...
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24:05
The One Year Experiment
Slumber party!!!!!!!!Grab a bev for some storytime as Tim dives into his fitness origin story from twelve years ago:how his collapsing worldview, identity crisis, and chronic pain were a catalyst for changewhy his fi...
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25:36
You're A Winner, Baby
When things feel out of control, one of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves is: “Who do I want to be?”This installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim breaks down the process of identity embodiment — ...
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21:37
This B*tch Loves A Tangent
**neurodivergence has entered the chat**Take a peek into my topsy turvy brainwaves as I go on tangents about ethically using A.I. as a creative collaborator, macrodosing not having kids by doing whatever I want all the time, going ...
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Autoregulation? Who Is She? (Part 3): How Awareness of Your Capacity Increases Consistency
We’ve all had sh*tty & less-than-perfect days — whether we’re sleep deprived, stressed out, or just managing all of life’s chaos — that can make consistency with training feel like an uphill battle.In this final installment of this 3...
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Don't Be Gay, It's Bad For You
Tim riffs on navigating creative blocks, why being gay in NYC is bad for your self-esteem, experiencing rejection, and what really makes someone sexy.There's also some takeaway in here about consistency that can be applied to your fitnes...
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