The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m hopping in today with another solo episode all about morning routines!

Here’s what we discuss:

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to share a solo episode with you all about a super common and often frustrating topic: Why it's hard to lose weight, even when you feel like you're doing all the things!

Here’s what we discuss:

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to talk to Hannah Went about a hot health topic: epigenetics!

Here’s what we discuss:

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells.

Here’s what we discuss:

What exactly are stem cells, and how do they work to support healing and regeneration?

What kinds of conditions or symptoms does she typically see stem cell therapy help with most?

The difference between using your own stem cells vs. donor-derived stem cells - and when one might be better than the other?

Her tips for being Heal...

A couple of weeks ago, Chappell Roan said something that stuck with me. “My friends with small kids are in hell."

I have a lot of thoughts about it and figured I’d share in this week’s podcast episode. How can you find joy in motherhood with obstacles and negative messaging?

I talk about negativity in the online space, some of the many reasons why moms are struggling, how we can support our mama friends, and more. I’d love to hear your thoughts, too!

180: Finding joy in motherhood

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Hi friends! I’m so excited to have Dr. Michael Biamonte on the show today and we’re talking all about Candida.

- What is Candida and why do traditional treatments fail?

- How do parasites contribute to Candida?

- His protocol for rebalancing the body with Candida overgrowth

- His tips for being Healthy in Real Life

 and so.much.more.

Here’s more info about Dr. Biamonte:

Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-cre...

Sharing a new podcast episode with Dr. Scott Vrzal with the meaning behind your headaches and what you can do about it.

We talk about:

- What headaches mean and what to do about it

- The 7 specific patterns for headaches

- How gut health ties into all of this

- His strategies for being healthy in real life

and so.much.more.

Dr. Scott Vrz...

Hi friends! Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is off to an amazing start. Today, I'm sharing a new podcast episode with Amanda Kuda with tips on breaking up with alcohol and creating a more fulfilling life.

We talk about:

- How going alcohol-free transforms your social life, relationships, career, personal growth, and spirituality.

- Alcohol-free living as a growing, empowering trend that challenges societal norms.

- You’re Not the Problem: Why alcohol can be a barrier even if you don’t have a drinking problem.

- How sobr...

Sharing a new podcast episode with Dr. Peter Martone about sleep, how sleep posture affects your health, and tips you can implement right now.

We talk about:

- How sleep posture impacts your health

- The ideal sleep posture

- Keys to getting a great night’s sleep

and so.much.more.

Dr. Peter Martone is an educator and patient care practitioner who has been focus...

Sharing a new podcast episode with Chris Mirabile about reducing your biological age

We talk about:

- His background and how he became so passionate about longevity

- Why he created NOVOS

- What is biological age and his everyday tips for reducing your biological age

- What to do if you’re already consistent with health foundations and want to take it to the next level

and so.much.more.

Ch...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live today, sharing some follow-up thoughts after a recent reel.

Here's what I talk about:

Check out my post 155 with my thoughts on Ozempic here

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Berberine

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Hi friends! I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. Today, I wanted to chat about the Senate Roundtable last week, which was titled, “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion.” It included some of my favorite wellness professionals, influencers, and authors, and I was so excited to watch; it felt like my Super Bowl.

Here’s what I’m talking about today:

-The speakers and their backgrounds (including Dr. Casey Means, Calley Means, Jillian Michaels, Vani Hari, Courtney Swan, and Max Lugavere)

- Main takeaways

- My thoug...

Hi friends! I have the perfect Halloween podcast topic today… let’s talk about parasites :)

I’m chatting with my friend Kate Mills all about these creepy crawlers, including:

- What are parasites and how do you know if you have them?

- Her health journey

- Her favorite detoxing strategies

- and so.much.more

*Friendly reminder that this isn’t medical advice. As always, talk with a doctor before making any fitness or nutrition changes.

Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome Brian Murphy to the podcast today! I tracked him down at the Biohacking Conference because I loved his company, their mission, and his overall energy and vibe. I could tell he was just a genuine, cool, positive person, and I knew he’d be an amazing fit for the show.

Here’s what we talk about today:

- What are adaptogens and how do they work?

- Our broken food system and the purpose behind Living Prana

- Cultivating a positive mindset and creati...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to be chatting with Dr. Alice Honican.

Here’s what we talk about in today's episode:

-autoimmune treatment and cures

- bioenergetic testing

- How to support detox pathways

- what she thinks about thermography

- dry eye tips

and so.much.more.

Here’s more about Dr. Honican and her background:

Dr. Alice Honican is a Doctor of Nat...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Joel Greene is today’s guest, and I felt like I could have talked to him for hours. 

Here’s what we talk about in today's episode:

- Nutritionl for metabolism and reducing inflammation

- How to navigate conflicting health info

- Whey and dairy and how they can actually be superfoods

- How GMOs and industrial seed oils affect gut health and inflammatory fat cells

and so.much...

Hi friends! I’m so excited to be chatting about saunas with Wes McMahon on the podcast today. 

Here’s what we talk about:

- The benefits of sauna

- How to choose one and keep it clean

- Different types of heat

and so.much.more

Wes McMahon is the Founder and CEO of Sun Valley Saunas - the ultimate at-home sauna brand. With the many physical and mental health benefits of saun...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and am so excited to have Dr. Liz Lyster on the show today.

- Why is menopause happening earlier and earlier?

- What are some signs that you’re in perimenopause

- Should women with cancer in their family be scared about hormone replacement?

- Her thoughts on bio-identical hormones, including pellet therapy

and so.much.more

Here’s more a...

I’m so excited to be chatting with Seed Co-founder Ara Katz today.

Here’s what we discuss:

- The microbiome and how we can best support it

- The creation of Seed

- The importance of the vaginal microbiome and supporting this delicate ecosystem — we’re going to hear more and more about this 

- Her tips for being Healthy in Real Life

and so much more. 

Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome Dr. LuLu Shimek to the show today. I appreciate her view on holistic wellness and she shares so many amaizng tips in this episode.

Here’s what we talk about:

- Adrenal fatigue and burnout

- How do you know you’re in fight or flight?

- What can you do to support your body?

- Her favorite wellness resources

and so.much.more.

I’m honored to have oncologist, Katie Deming MD on the podcast today.

Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode:

What we need to know about cancer that no one tells us

Cancer’s multiple root systems

Her 6 pillars to radiant health

Strategies she uses to help patients on their healing journeys

and so.much.more

Katie Deming, MD, The Conscious Oncologist, is a radiation oncologi...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and today, I’m chatting with Dr. Casey Kelley.

Here are some of the things we talk about:

How to prevent and treat tick-borne disease

The autoimmune diseases impacting more than 24 million Americans, and recommendations for stabilizing and potentially reversing the course of these diseases

Steps for detoxing in an inherently toxic world

Gut health

and so much more.

I found Dr. Friederich through his product, Eyeganics, which is the ONLY certified organic eye drop in the entire world. When I found Eyeganics, I wanted to cry happy tears because I’ve been putting sketchy eye drops in my eyes for almost an entire year. I’m so grateful for the works he’s doing, and he does an incredible job educating others, serving patients in his practice, as well as creating products with integrity.

- What causes dry eye?

If you haven’t listened to the podcast yet, start with this one. This morning, Carl Daikeler is on the podcast. I’ve known about him and I’ve been a fan since the early Beachbody days, doing TurboFire and Insanity DVDs in our guest room. I’ve always been inspired by his incredible contribution to the health of our world, by making fitness accessible for so many people. He’s brilliant and inspiring, and I’m so thrilled to have him on the show today.

Here’s more about Carl and his background:

Carl Daikeler is a...

Today, I’m chatting with Dr. Avanti Singh all about Ayurveda and how you can use this ancient wisdom to boost you immune system and help with allergies/

Here’s what we talk about:

- How to find your dosha and what it means

- Ayurvedic strategies for this time of year

- Morning routines and daily habits

For full show notes and a transcript, please check out my blog 

You can preorder her new book here. 

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Hi friends! I’m SO excited about today’s podcast episode and can’t wait for you to take a listen. I’m interviwing Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly and Super Gut, and here’s what we talk about today:

How grains impact metabolic health

What does he recemmend for preventative heart screening?

How grains deplete nutrients and minerals

Yeast, bacteria, fungus, and mold, and their impact on the immune system, allergies, and food sensitvities

Parasites

and SO much more. 

Hi friends! New podcast episode is live. Friendly disclaimer: we talk about binging and emotional eating in this episode. If you feel like this would be a triggering topic for you, please use your discretion. xo

Full transcript and show notes are here.

I’m so thrilled to have Brittany Watkins on the podcast today. She is AMAZING and has so much knowledge to share. I hope you love this episode! She’s offering her 7-day challenge for free for listeners here.

Here’s what we chat about: 

Why You Self-Sabotage Your We...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode up today and am so happy to be chatting with Rachel Scheer.

We talk about:

Her healing story and how she become a functional medicine practitioner

Her tips for stress reduction and how stress impacts major functions in the body

The pillars of health and what it means to be healthy

Her tips for being “Healthy in Real Life” 

and so much more!

Rachel Scheer is a certified Functional Medic...

Sharing five things I do before bed each night in today’s podcast episode!

Here’s what I talk about:

- My anchor nightly habits that help me to get higher quality, restorative sleep

- The WHY behind each of them

and some little tips along the way :)

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Talking about a huge topic today - is Ozempic worth the risk? I’m sharing my thoughts as an Integrative Health Practitioner and Women’s Fitness Specialist. Would I take Ozempic? Would I recommend it to clients?

Here’s what we discuss in today’s episode:

and so much more!

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I’ve been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my...

Udo Erasmus is back on the show, and we're talking about his 8-step process that takes into consideration all of the elements of whole health, including mental health, presence and awareness, life energy, and being in harmony with nature and humanity.

For full podcast show notes and transcript head here.

Check out my blog.

Follow me on Instagram here. 

You can connect with Udo on his website and on Instagram. 

Partners:

I’ve been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being abl...

Hi friends! I’m so excited to have Angie Lee on the show today.

Here’s what we talk about:

- ADHD and navigating ADHD as an entrepreneur

- Her experience with a brain scan and the Amen Clinic

- Her productivity hacks

- Starting Soul and how she sources CBD for her company

and so much more.

For full podcast show notes and transcript head here.

Check out my blog.

Follow me on Instagram here. 

You can connect with...

Today I’m so thrilled and honored to welcome Udo Erasmus to the show.

We talk mostly about the elephant in the room: seed oils!

Are they actually *bad*? 

Why are some seed oils better than others?

How do we get an ideal balance of Omega 3s and 6s? Why is it important?

View podcast details, including a transcript and show notes here. 

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So excited to have Hannah Aylward on the podcast and we’re chatting about gut health. 

Here’s what we discuss:

- Tips for optimal gut health

- Food sensitvities

- Eating for optimal digestion

and more!

Check out the blog for full show notes and transcript. 

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Today I'm excited to welcome Dr. Whitfield aka the Breast Implant Illness expert to the show.

Here’s what we talk about in today’s show:

What are the symptoms of breast implant illness?

How to support your body before and after explant?

Advice for those considering explant

and so.much more

Here’s more about Dr. Whitfield and his background:

Dr. Robert Whitfield has been a plastic surgeon for 26 years and board-certified for over 16 years. He specializes in Breast Implant Illness (BII), breast implant remova...

Sharing my fitness and wellness predictions for the new year. 

I talk about:

-What's "in" and what I see expanding in 2024

-The future of wellness technology and gadgets

-How fitness and wellness will become more inclusive

-What's "out"

and so much more

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Check out my blog for show notes and transcripts

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Episode highlights with Dr. Bill Rawls:

- His experience with Lyme and how he healed 

- Berberine. Why is it so hyped up, and what are some of the benefits?

- Herbs for wellbeing

- Adaptogens and how they help with stress

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Connect with Dr. Rawls on his Instagram, on his website, and check out The Cellular Wellness Solution here. 

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Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’m so excited because I have a new podcast up with Josh Kreifels. I follow the account that he shares with his wife over on Instagram, and love their approach to healthy living. I align with a lot of his values and messaging, and am so thrilled to have him on the show today.

Here’s what we talk about:

Metabolic health

prioritizing health with a busy schedule

biohacks for anti-aging/longevity

and so much more.

Today, I’m chatting with Megan Blacksmith, and here and some of the topics we discuss: - Conflicting parts and what to do when one part of our body or brain doesn’t agree with the other part - Calming your nervous system and strategies you can use - Her tips for being Healthy in Real Life and so.much.more.

Megan Blacksmith is a holistic health coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, speaker, NLP Trainer and mindset ninja.  She is the co...