The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

I’m so excited to have my friend Ali Damron back on the show to chat about anxiety, sleep, supplements, and navigating a challenging time. With the current quarantine and Coronavirus pandemic, it’s so important to show ourselves grace as we make it through this stressful time in our lives.  We chat about: - How to deal with the anxiety around this time - Sleep trouble and stress-related insomnia - Distractions for your mental health and practices to use now - Grief that we're feeling through this

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kacie Barnes, MCN, RDN, LD all about tips for picky eaters, teaching kids to cultivate a healthy relationship with food, and our current strategy for survival mode during this current time. We talk about: - Why all foods have a place in a kid’s diet - Which supplements she recommends - Her favorite quick pantry dinner - How we’re navigating the whole “homeschool and work at home” situation and so.much.more.

Today, I’m so excited to be chatting with the founders of Needed all about: Journey of starting Needed Key nutrients that OBGYNs overlook for before, during, and after pregnancy Why women aren't getting enough through diet alone How deficiency creates long-lasting impact for women's health long after baby arrives How to optimally nourish What to look for in supplement Favorite healthy meals and so.much.more!

I’m chatting with my friend Amanda Brooks from Run to the Finish about all things running. We talk about: - How to start a running program - What makes a “real runner?" - How to prevent knee pain and injuries - Race day mentality and race day fueling - Proper running form - Her new book - Tips for getting faster and so.much.more. Be sure to leave a rating and review if you enjoyed this episode! Thank you so much for listening.

I’m chatting with Jonathon Aslay about self love, relationships, and dating. Self love has become a blanket term that’s thrown around, but what does it mean? How does self love affect our physical and emotional wellbeing? How can we cultivate a true self love practice? We also talk about: - The dating world (and how to navigate the dating world when you’re post-divorce) - Communication tips for dating (and for life!)

Today, I'm chatting with Jess Dang, founder of Cook Smarts. We talk about: - The overused phrase “self care” and what it means to each of us - The best things to outsource to simplify life and make room for the things that make us happier - How to overcome budget constraints and the mentality that you have to do everything yourself - Jess’ weekly self care rituals and so much more. :) - Use the code FITNESSISTA for 20% off Cook Smarts

Today we have Lauren Larson, RDN on the show to share her tips on cancer prevention and nutrition. We talk about: - How many people are diagnosed with cancer each year? What types of cancer are considered preventable? - 10 cancer prevention recommendations - How can you assess your risk? - Recommended diet for overall health and longevity - Her thoughts on animal protein -CBD and so much more

In today’s episode, I’m chatting all about sugar cravings and how I deal with them, especially during the holiday season. During the holidays, it’s pretty much an avalanche of sugary treats. In today's episode, I'm talking about how sugar affects your brain and my strategies for dealing with cravings. (Hint: eat it and enjoy it!) I share some of my favorite healthier treat options, why deprivation isn't worth it, and whether I think the holidays can derail your nutrition or fitness goals. 

Today, I’m excited to be chatting with Adi Arezzini, who founded the popular tea and lifestyle brand Teami. In today’s episode, we talk about: - How she founded Teami - The importance of gut health - Plant-based skincare - How to make exercise part of your life - Advice she would give to business owners or aspiring business owners and so.much.more!

Today, I’m excited to have a special guest on the show: Dr. Lamees Hamdan, who is a medical doctor and the founder of Shiffa beauty and DL.MD. Here’s what we chat about: - Her background and journey as a medical doctor and skincare brand founder - Tips for creating a viable business plan - Skincare tips for healthy skin at all ages - Her thoughts on fasting - Her favorite healthy living tips and so.much.more!

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my BFF Betsy Kleiger from Flab but Fab all about plastic surgery. We don’t hold anything back, and talk about breast augmentation, lipo, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, breast explants, and answer your questions from Instagram. Here’s what we talk about: - Why plastic surgery isn’t for everyone - Our experiences with plastic surgery - How to find a great surgeon - Weird things that have happened - Recovery tips and so. much. more.

Today’s topic on the podcast is an incredibly important topic: protecting our kids in this digital age with technology and social media. It’s a hard topic to discuss, but I’m so thankful for any tools or resources I can have in my back pocket, and so very thankful that Bark exists. We chat a lot about this service in the show - it’s like a silent lil watchdog that looks for keywords that can signal bullying, suicidal thoughts, inappropriate content, etc.

In today’s episode, I’m answering the questions you submitted through IG stories. - Encouragement for moms who feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day + how I’m doing - Am I still counting macros? - Do you really need to eat 30 minutes after working out? - The best way to burn fat - Advice for a fitness routine when you can commit to a set amount of days each week - Have I suffered from an eating disorder - My go-to Chipotle order and so.much.more.

Kelly Phu is a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and creator of Phudie, an online and in-person nutrition coaching service based out of Tucson, AZ. Today, we're chatting about: - Her nutrition philosophy - Meals and strategies she recommends for her clients - Thoughts on counting macros - Tips for pre-workout and post-workout nutrition - Healthy staples from Costco - An “ideal” day of eats and so.much.more

I'm chatting with Dr. Ann-Marie Barter about chiropractic care, functional medicine, and gut health. We discuss: - Dr. Barter’s background and why she’s so passionate about functional medicine - What chiropractic is and some ailments that it can help address - The educational process of becoming a chiropractor - Common traits among her clients - What every woman should know about functional medicine - Leaky gut - Changes every woman can make right now for their health and so much more!