Welcome to the June 2026 edition of DOD Dialogues, recorded at CrossFit Doors of Daring in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

In this episode, owner Jim Powell and head coach Courtney Barbour sit down with longtime member Laurie Maddex for a powerful conversation around real transformation inside and outside the gym.

We dive into:
• Building consistency through early morning 5am training
• The mindset shift from “I can’t” to “I finished it anyway”
• Scaling workouts without losing progress or intensity
• Nutrition, protein targets, and sustainable fat loss
• Honest discussion around GLP-1 use, health, and long-term habits
• Overcoming fear in movements like box jumps and gymnastics
• Balancing motherhood, work, and fitness routines
• The role of community in staying committed
• Raising special needs children and how CrossFit became a lifelong outlet for family movement and inclusion
• What real “success” in the gym actually looks like over time

This conversation is less about perfection and more about showing up, adapting, and building strength in every season of life.

If you’re someone who’s intimidated by CrossFit or struggling to stay consistent, this episode will challenge how you think about fitness, progress, and community.

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What actually makes a great gym… great? In this May 2026 episode of DoD Dialogues, Jim Powell and Courtney Barbour break down the core values and “unwritten rules” that shape the culture at CrossFit Doors of Daring. From showing up on time and leaving your ego at the door, to why cheering people on matters more than your score… this episode dives into what separates a true fitness community from just another place to work out.

They also talk about:
- Why consistency beats intensity
- How to avoid injury and train smarter
- The importance of being coachable
- Why you should never quit (and never cheat)
- Fueling your body the right way
- Celebrating wins… and failures
- Building real community through fitness

Whether you're new to CrossFit or years in, this is a reminder
of why you started—and how to keep growing. Plus, shoutouts to athletes heading into semifinals.

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In this episode, we sit down with long-time member and golf coach Stuart McKechnie.

Stuart shares his journey from growing up playing multiple sports to becoming a competitive golf coach and CrossFit athlete. We get into what changed for him this year, jumping from the 60th percentile to qualifying for quarterfinals, and why he decided to do all 4 workouts in one day.

We also talk about:
- Why fitness is becoming non-negotiable in golf
- The mental game and how it separates good from great
- How consistency beats motivation every time
- Why doing less, but with more intention, matters in training
- The biggest mistakes golfers make (and how to fix them)

If you’re into fitness, golf, or just getting better at hard things, there’s a lot in here.

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