MEN Do Not Belong in WOMEN’S Sports w/ Cary Williams | EP372

Episode Highlights: purpose and awakening, masculine and feminine balance, facing fears, gender dynamics in sports, courage to speak out, gender complexities in sports, women's sports advocacy, media influence, women's empowerment, call to action   Summary: In this Monday’s episode of the Awake and Winning Podcast, Kaylor sits down with Cary Williams, a Level IV Olympic Boxing Coach with USA Boxing. Cary takes listeners on her journey from being a non-athlete to becoming a sought-after boxing coach whose career reached the Olympic level. She shares how her dedication and resilience led her to train numerous boxers, several of whom have competed in Olympic Trial Qualifying Tournaments. Cary’s story is filled with highlights, including the buzz she generated by training and cornering a female boxer in three Olympic Qualifying tournaments. The conversation covers not only her career achievements but also her insights on purpose, balancing energies, and facing fears. Cary and Kaylor dive into the complex issue of gender dynamics in sports, especially the growing debate around biological males competing in women’s events. Cary emphasizes the need for safety and fairness in these discussions, speaking from her years of firsthand experience. This episode is packed with real talk on media influence, women’s empowerment, and why more open dialogue is crucial to protecting the integrity of women’s competitions. Takeaways:   Cary’s boxing journey began after opening a gym Purpose often comes from staying open to new experiences Reflecting on childhood can reconnect us with our true selves Balancing masculine and feminine energies is vital in sports and life Facing fears builds resilience and fuels personal growth Empowering others through teaching and inspiration is essential Many athletes fear backlash for speaking on controversial topics Gender dynamics in sports present safety and fairness concerns     If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @thekaylorbetts. Also, please make sure to give us a review and a five star rating if you’re loving what we are doing! _____________________________   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/caryleewilliams/  https://www.instagram.com/tusslegear Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/carywilliamsofficial/  Websites | https://www.tusslegear.com/   _____________________________   SPONSORS: Truly Tallow | https://www.trulytallow.com/ Use code “SUNNYBALLS10” at checkout for 10% off your order   _____________________________   IMPORTANT UPDATES:   Check out the Awake & Winning Website | https://awakeandwinning.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Life AW-cademy | https://theawlife.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Business AW-cademy | https://theawbiz.com Join the Awake & Winning POD-cademy | http://yourwinningpodcast.com/ Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ _____________________________