The Health Movement Podcast: Where Mindset, Performance & Recovery Align
In this episode, host Derek sits down with Katie Van Doren — triathlete, elite pickleball player, mother of four, and founder of the new life coaching brand The Guy’s Girl — for an inspiring and high-energy conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of trusting your journey.
Katie shares her evolution from a high school basketball and tennis star to a Division I cross-country runner to marathoner, and now to half-Ironman contender and elite pickleball player — all while raising four children and launching a life coaching business aimed at helping men get unstuck, find clarity, and build lasting change. She opens up about her personal philosophy on growth through discomfort, her love for competing as the underdog, and the surprising lessons she’s picked up from both failure and success in athletics and life.
They discuss the importance of showing up when life gets hard, how to create momentum after a setback, and why energy and emotional connection matter more than just reps and routines. Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, training for your next event, or simply trying to find your footing again — this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to start, and that progress beats perfection every time.
Key topics include:
✔️ From Tennis to Triathlons – How sports shaped her mindset
✔️ The Guy’s Girl – Life coaching men through clarity and connection
✔️ Recovery & Resilience – Training smart at 40
✔️ Pickleball Progression – From 3.0 to 5.0 gold and pro qualifiers
✔️ Rejection to Redirection – Why “no” can lead to your next best chapter
✔️ Trust the Journey – What happens when you commit fully
✔️ Parenting Through Purpose – Teaching kids longevity through movement
✔️ Letting Go to Level Up – Why imperfection fuels growth
🎙 Tune in for a deeply motivating conversation that’s packed with wisdom, lived experience, and the kind of mindset shifts that can carry you through any season of life.
🚨 Live Event Alert!
Join us June 18th at 8 PM EST for a special live show on YouTube and other streaming platforms featuring past guests Kris Bachman, Cait Clark, Joel D’Aigle, Sam Koop, and Kevin Stark — all coming together to raise money for veterans and their families through Team One Mile.
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