Ep. 116: 12 Years, 6 Gyms, 3 Kids: How I Survive w/ Amber Robinson

Ep. 116: 12 Years, 6 Gyms, 3 Kids: How I Survive w/ Amber Robinson22 jun1 u 30 min

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<p>In this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast, Ryan Snaadt sits down with Amber Robinson, co-founder of Crave Gym and host of the Chromosomes and Chaos podcast. Amber opens up about the "athlete mindset" required to scale a multi-location fitness empire, the scientific truth behind nutrition and carbohydrates, and her deeply personal journey raising a son with Down syndrome.Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to scale, a parent navigating a new diagnosis, or a fitness enthusiast tired of the "7-days-a-week" burnout, Amber’s perspective on the "sport of life" offers a masterclass in resilience and intentional living.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why the "fearless" mindset of a 22-year-old entrepreneur is a superpower.The "Three Days a Week" rule: Why working out more is actually killing your results.How to navigate a birth diagnosis and find joy in the "chaos" of special needs parenting.Why "Girl Math" and "Amazon Influencers" are Amber's secret obsessions.The evolution of Crave Gym from a small startup to a 6-location regional powerhouse.Topic Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Meeting Amber Robinson02:43 – Building the "Mental Muscle" to choose the hard path05:04 – The Crave Gym elevator pitch & origin story08:51 – Starting a business at 22: Fearlessness and parental support12:06 – How the name "Crave" was born (before the cereal!)15:32 – The power of mentorship: Meeting the right people at the right time24:54 – The Carb Myth: Why your body actually needs them29:18 – The biggest hurdle to nutrition: The "Busyness" trap35:21 – The Grieving Process: Navigating a Down Syndrome diagnosis41:03 – Why having more children helped their family dynamic42:37 – Starting the "Chromosomes and Chaos" podcast51:46 – Parenting & Fitness: How to lead without being "forceful"57:44 – Lightning Round: Deadlifts, Skin Care, and "Girl Math"1:07:38 – Scaling to 6 locations: Growth and the COVID challenge1:12:07 – Why the Franchise model is broken (and how Crave is fixing it)1:20:55 – The Science of Strength Training vs. Cardio1:28:40 – Where to find Amber and Crave GymThanks for tuning in for this episode of the Rhymes with Odd podcast. Make sure to subscribe to catch future interviews. Follow on TikTok: @rhymeswithoddFollow on Instagram: @rhymeswithodd#RhymeswithOdd #BusinessPodcast</p>