You gotta know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em. Imagine being determined, disciplined, dedicated, and having the desire to stick with a healthy behavior only to find that it’s actually not the right behavior for you. The fact is that not all ‘healthy behaviors’ are healthy for every person. Knowing when to quit, like in a … Read More
Episode 136: Confessions of a Recovering Overachiever with Lisa Drake
Joking about being an overachiever seems harmless. But the truth is, it has a dark side. Our brain really doesn’t ‘get’ these kinds of jokes, and they actually harm more than entertain. Our guest, a freestyle coach, and recovering overachiever shares with her dark-to-light journey from overachieving to a dead stop for over a hundred days. This discussion uncovered some … Read More
Episode 135: In it to Win: a Story of Self Trust & Cancer with Kim Cook (Trust part 2)
My mother used to call this ‘having a hunch’ Some people say it is a gut feeling or going with your heart and soul. No matter how you describe it, it is trusting your own best judgment. This is a story, all true of how our guest Kim Cook followed her heart to navigate her journey with Multiple Myeloma. Kim … Read More
Episode 128: Plugging Personal Energy Leaks and Curbing High Functioning Anxiety with Theresa Lear Levine
Do you like gifts? Read to the end to find out how you can get a special gift 🙂 But first read the next paragraph, no skipping. What are energy leaks? What causes them? And how do they contribute to high-functioning anxiety? More importantly, how can we plug them? I asked energy strategist and Master EFT Therapist Theresa Lear Levine … 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 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 115: Trapped in My Sports Bra with Author Marlene Kern Fischer
You are in for a treat today we have some real conversations about what really happens in midlife. My guest today is Marlene Kern Fisher and she wrote a couple of books but one was called “Trapped in My Sports Bra And Other Harrowing Tales”. And we are here to talk about her hilarious take on midlife. Get your tissues … Read More
Episode 111: Sister Solidarity Misinterpreted, with Candace Smith
We are here to dispel the myth that practicing acts of fitness and health improvement have to involve suffering.Workouts are not acts of torture, and neither is eating a balanced healthy diet. This discussion is in reference to Nicole Kidman leaning out and getting stronger for a photo shoot. In an article in The Guardian, the author is putting Kidman down and … Read More
Episode 108: Fitness Hacks: Where to Spend/Save Your Money with Alicia Cross
Habits or Hacks? Many times we are tempted to plop down our money in hopes of making quicker and better progress. But it can be hard to know what is really necessary or even helpful. Many times we are left with the feeling that fitness is too expensive. In today’s episode with my colleague, Alicia Cross we talk about fitness … Read More
Episode 106: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Midlife with Dr. Sandi Webster
When do we really know if we’re in midlife and when do we know if we’re not if we’re past it? The thing is There might be a fountain of youth and you’d be surprised to find out what it is. Dr. Sandi Webster interviews me in this episode. Our discussion is about the ultimate cheat sheet and guide for … Read More