Back in the day of Columbus, virtually all people firmly believed that the earth was flat. In order to dispel this belief, it took a daring risky expedition. Fortunately, you and I do not have to risk our lives to dispel the most ridiculous fitness myths. Sweating. Soreness. Spot Training. There are mythical beliefs about these and other urban gym … Read More
Episode 125: Workout Guides for Busy Living: Just the facts
It’s exciting in a new year to get on board with a fresh workout plan. But if that plan doesn’t fit your busy life, the chances of being able to stay with it long term are slim to none. This is why people quickly abandon their New Year’s resolutions within a few short weeks. In this episode, I cover the … Read More
Episode 124: Three Reasons Why You Can Forget Goal Setting in 2023
A new year once again is upon us. People are often obligated to set goals in a new year. It seems like something in them says that they need to set goals. Well today we’re going to flip the story on goal setting. You can forget about setting goals. I am going to give you an alternative action. We’re going … Read More
Episode 123: Meditation Burnout Trauma and Anti Racism with Jill Wener
Our guest today was always skeptical of meditation, which was spurred on by her traditional medical training. However, when she found herself suffering from burnout and hit rock bottom she felt like she had nothing to lose by giving it a shot. It turns out this specific meditation changed her life. She has since gone on to become a meditation … Read More
Episode 122: 10 Habits I Quit in 2022 that Saved my Sanity
It has often been said that necessity is the mother of invention. Well, necessity dictated that I listen to the rumble in my heart, and make some long-overdue changes. The catalyst is not clear, but I suspect it has to do with the unauthentic feeling I had coaching nutrition clients over the last several years. I knew in my heart … Read More
Episode 121: Your Tribe is Your Human Necessity
Understanding our social nature as humans is vital to our sanity. If you think this sounds extreme, you may want to rethink the role of your tribes ~ aka communities. Whether they are familial, social, work-related, or hobby-related…the fact is that we need to be active in our communities to thrive. And sister, the older we get, the more we … Read More
Episode 120: SAD: An Involuntary Seasonal Tradition with Christina Montalvo
Not all traditions of fall and winter – like pumpkin-spice lattes and football parties – are pleasant. One tradition for many people is a serious illness: Seasonal Affective Disorder. In this episode, we are talking all about Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD] If you are in midlife, this is important information to be aware of. The fact of the matter is … Read More
Episode 119: Crazy Calorie Conversations that are Brainwashing You
How many jokes have you heard about calories? You know the ones where they don’t count if you’re standing up or upside down or if it’s your birthday yada yada yada. Those are just some of the funny ones but there are also some pretty serious ones. These conversations can do a lot of damage. The fact of the matter … Read More
Episode 118: You Have a Super Power
You have a superpower. This superpower will be best utilized when you least expect it to work for you. This superpower comes with benefits, but beware because a certain mindset can ruin it. Did these statements get you wondering? The answers are laid out for you here on the Air Hug Community podcast. This eye-opening episode is one that everyone … Read More
Episode 117: When You Don’t Feel Happy About the Holidays, It’s OK
The holiday season is right around the corner. Already we are being bombarded by the media with all sorts of scenarios of what the ‘perfect’ holiday should look like. The fact is there is no perfect holiday. We are under no obligation to conform to anyone’s idea of a perfect holiday let alone a little voice in our brain called … Read More