“Not everything that counts can be counted.” Carolyn and Stef are back! The first episode of the year includes a lot of reflections on 2023, both personally and professionally, as well as the plan and mindset for moving into 2024. As always, thanks for being here! If you enjoy our convos, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review! Show Notes: 0:18 - intro and reconnecting after the holidays 3:18 - reflections on the first year of the Making Strides Podcast! 6:05 - Stef’s reflections on social media presence and usage, and how it has been connected with her growth in self-acceptance and advocacy 11:11 - how Stef’s shift towards self-acceptance happened 18:09 - reflections on the pace of Making Strides in 2023, as well as the plan for 2024 21:32- what Stef is looking forward to in 2024, particularly in coaching 25:05 - highlighting endurance athlete, Vriko Kwok 30:08 - what Carolyn is looking forward to in 2024, and shifting her mindset from being an ‘injured runner’ to a ‘healthy athlete’ Special thanks to our new Audio Engineer, Mark Kalagayan, from the non-profit, SPARC Worldwide! Noted in our convo: Emily Saul, Sports Psychologist Rising Hearts, grassroots org working to support and elevate Native communities Alexandria Staten, Diné-Mexican runner, training for Western States 100 supported by GU Energy Labs, Rising Heart, and Stefanie Flippin Vriko Kwok, entrepreneur and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-turned ultrarunner, currently a Global Ambassador for lululemon and training for the lululemon Further project