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
34 episodes
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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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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26:19
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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32:10
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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13:51
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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Autoregulation? Who Is She? (Part 2): Introducing RIR
This installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim introduces another tool for finding your “training stress sweet spot” called Reps In Reserve (RIR). This episode covers:how to apply this to your training (along with commo...
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28:26
Evolution Of The Party Girl
Slumber party with the girls!!!!!!!!!Go down memory lane with me as I get nostalgic and shoot the shit about navigating my chaotic-ass mid-20s in NYC as a newly out gay man - the weekly going out itinerary, questionable choices in men, a...
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45:03
Autoregulation? Who Is She? (Part 1): Introducing RPE
Ever hear the phrase “Listen to your body”, but have no idea what it actually means?This installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim is here to change that by breaking down a concept called “autoregulation”. While it sounds fancy schmancy...
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26:58
Gaslight Yourself (But Not Actually)
Anytime you’re leveling up in a particular skill set — fitness included — fear is an inevitable part of the process.What a mood killer :/So how do we move through it?This installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim draws on ...
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18:28
Two Keys to Unlocking Your Lifts
If you’ve ever looked at someone lifting on TikTok or Instagram and thought to yourself, “Damn, I wish I could do that…”Then this episode is for you.This installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim starts with a little pep talk abo...
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20:00
The Pleasure Protocol
What if the secret to healthier eating habits isn't about restriction (like many of us have been conditioned to believe), but about actually extracting MORE pleasure from your food?This installment of Technique Tuesdays with Tim explains...
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20:43
Riding The Struggle Bus? This One's For You, Boo
We've all been there: when life feels chaotic and taking care of yourself feels impossible. And here’s the most cruel part: the times when we need self-care the most are often when it's hardest to do.In this episode, Tim shar...
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12:52
When One Plus One Equals Three
In response to some requests to get to know more of Tim as a human (and not just as a coach), Tim dives into his origins - no filter, all heart, pure storytelling.He opens up about growing up as a Filipino kid in the Bay Area, as he reco...
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