CrossFit broadcaster Niki Brazier explains the mindset shift most people miss: time perspective. In the gym, a minute can feel endless—or vanish—and learning to work with that pressure translates to parenting, work, and competition. Niki traces her path from TV news to CrossFit media (sending her reel to a new site called YouTube and getting the Regionals call) and laughs about day-one Fran with no pull-ups—proof we all start somewhere. She argues elite athletes are “90% the same” as the rest of us—same fears, same anxieties—and why lifestyle, not just genetics, drives outcomes. You’ll also hear how great questions unlock real vulnerability on camera and at home.
What you’ll learn
A practical time-perspective tool to stay composed under the clock.
Why top athletes are 90% just like you—and how to use that to train smarter.
Genetics vs. lifestyle: “Genetics loads the gun; lifestyle pulls the trigger.”
How better questions make people open up (and how to use that at home/work).
Niki’s origin story: from local news to CrossFit media—and day-one Fran.
About Niki Brazier
Broadcast journalist turned CrossFit media mainstay; started in local TV news, sent an early YouTube reel, and joined the CrossFit Regionals coverage team.
Who this episode is for
Athletes, coaches, and busy parents who need calm execution when the clock (and life) get loud.
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Keywords: Niki Brazier, CrossFit media, time perspective, competition mindset, vulnerability, genetics vs lifestyle, Fran, reporting, parenting, performance under pressure