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The surprising connection between fascia, chronic pain and overall wellbeing with Melt Method founder Sue Hitzmann
Sept. 27, 2022

The surprising connection between fascia, chronic pain and overall we…

How familiar are you with your connective tissue, also known as your fascia? If you listened to season 14 you heard me talk some about it, particularly in episode 6 where we talked about how transverse exercises are so helpfu...

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My self-graded mini sabbatical: an update
Sept. 16, 2022

My self-graded mini sabbatical: an update

Although it feels somewhat self-serving, I'm adding this bonus episode to close the loop on how the mini sabbatical went in August. And I give myself grades in how I cared for my body, mind and spirit. Links Mentioned: Simple...

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Muscle cramps, fatigue, headaches and stressed? This natural mineral may help.
Sept. 13, 2022

Muscle cramps, fatigue, headaches and stressed? This natural mineral …

Magnesium expert Natalie Jurado with Rooted In joins the show today with an incredible amount of information about magnesium. You will hear her passion ooze for educating others about this mineral. She provides specific, app...

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Simple ways to increase your sleep quality 😴 and quantity 🛌 with holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams
Sept. 13, 2022

Simple ways to increase your sleep quality 😴 and quantity 🛌 with holi…

If you're like many Americans, quality sleep doesn't come naturally.⁠⁠ In fact, today's guest reports that 46% of women report they have trouble sleeping every night. My conversation with holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams ha...

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How to plan and take a mini sabbatical (even if it's just for a few hours)
Aug. 2, 2022

How to plan and take a mini sabbatical (even if it's just for a few h…

What's your burnout level? If you're like 75% of Americans, you may be suffering from it. In my own way, I am too. Which is why I'm planning a mini sabbatical in August. I'm not fully taking time off, but I am adjusting my sc...

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Enhance your fitness with six simple additions in one comprehensive class
July 26, 2022

Enhance your fitness with six simple additions in one comprehensive c…

Do you have a preferred method of exercising? Chances are, the answer is yes. Whether it's walking, cycling, strength training, or yoga, you may have a particular type of movement you prefer. I'm here to tell you YES keep doi...

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"Why did I tweak my back while bringing in the groceries?" 😫
July 19, 2022

"Why did I tweak my back while bringing in the groceries?" 😫

You’re pulling the groceries in your car, just doing what you’ve always done, and all of a sudden your back spasms up. Or perhaps you’ve reached into the back seat of your car from the front seat and you feel like a knife jus...

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"I can't touch my toes!" 👣 and other reasons and ways to lengthen your muscles and tissues
July 12, 2022

"I can't touch my toes!" 👣 and other reasons and ways to lengthen you…

We are in part five of a series called B.COMPLETE, which focuses on all the ways we want to take care of our body as we age. So far we’ve covered balance, core, mini muscles, and pause. If you missed any of those, make sure y...

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Why adding pause in your workouts can help (what that means)
July 5, 2022

Why adding pause in your workouts can help (what that means)

This season I'm sharing some of the important ways we need to move our body after 40. And believe it or not, pausing is one of those ways. In part 4 of our 7-part series, I'm covering the P of B.COMPLETE: PAUSE I discuss: Wha...

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Strengthen these muscles if you have bad knees or want to prevent injury 🙋‍♀️
June 28, 2022

Strengthen these muscles if you have bad knees or want to prevent inj…

Welcome to the third installment of our B.COMPLETE series, where we are talking about all the smaller ways we can take care of ourselves after 40 to leave us feeling more balanced, centered, strong and limber. Today's episode...

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Why core work is more than achieving flat abs
June 21, 2022

Why core work is more than achieving flat abs

I’ve been a fitness professional for 17 years, and without fail, the number one request I receive from any client at any age is “more core!” I totally get it- there is nothing more rewarding than arching your back backwards a...

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Easy ways to add balance to your everyday life and workouts
June 14, 2022

Easy ways to add balance to your everyday life and workouts

Balance is one of those things that you don’t realize how much you need it until you actually need it. Unfortunately, as we age we don’t even realize how much it is deteriorating until it’s too late. In today's solo episode, ...

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The underlying reasons you are chronically exhausted (Hint: all roads lead to gut health)
June 7, 2022

The underlying reasons you are chronically exhausted (Hint: all roads…

My conversation today with Hally Brooke encompasses all things health: physical, mental and spiritual. Hally comes with such a positive energy that stems from combining a deep understanding of science with a realistic and hol...

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YOU can heal YOU with Platelet-Rich Plasma
May 31, 2022

YOU can heal YOU with Platelet-Rich Plasma

Anytime we have five Tuesdays in a month, I try to bring an extra bonus conversation that adds a different element to our typical topics. Today’s conversation with Dr. Teresa Cody illuminates all the different ways we can use...

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How breast cancer increased model Christine Handy's self esteem
May 24, 2022

How breast cancer increased model Christine Handy's self esteem

Faced with the unimaginable, Christine had to put her modeling career on hold when unexpected medical issues took horrendous turns for the worse. Through these trying times, she trusted in God and came out healed and stronge...

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What to do when you're sleepwalking through life and faith with Yvette Walker
May 17, 2022

What to do when you're sleepwalking through life and faith with Yvett…

Have you ever felt like you were sleepwalking through your faith? Or maybe it had become numb, or possibly rote? My guest today, author and podcast host Yvette Walker is here to discuss a season in her life when she was doing...

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BONUS: Why today is going to be a good day even if there are bad moments
May 16, 2022

BONUS: Why today is going to be a good day even if there are bad mome…

Have you ever been so down, depressed or in despair you didn't have the words to pray? So has neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson. Yet she chose one promise God gives us to focus on and share, more for her own encourageme...

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Thriving after a brain tumor, stroke, and 16 surgeries
May 10, 2022

Thriving after a brain tumor, stroke, and 16 surgeries

My guest today is my friend Kay Stacy, who has a unique story of having a stroke while on the operating table at age 25 and is thriving 27 years later. She has some lingering issues she deals with but I wanted to you to meet ...

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Balance accountability without tying it back to the scale
May 3, 2022

Balance accountability without tying it back to the scale

I am a sucker for health click bait. Not necessarily because I think it’s going to work, but because I like to see what kind of content is being put out there that I will more than likely have to give a differing perspective ...

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Redefine Your Wellness by Breaking the Health Rules
April 26, 2022

Redefine Your Wellness by Breaking the Health Rules

Last week you met Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women and learned how 4Word leads, connects, and supports women in the workplace to help them achieve their God-given potential with confidence. As I mentioned, I am a member...

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How boundaries, community, and mentorship can grow your faith and career with 4Word Women's Diane Paddison
April 19, 2022

How boundaries, community, and mentorship can grow your faith and car…

If you are a Christian woman trying to figure out how to invest in your family, faith and career without sacrificing your sanity, this episode is for you. I'm speaking with Diane Paddison, founder of 4Word Women, an organizat...

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How to be encouraging 🥰 without causing toxic ☠️positivity with Dr. Patrice Berry
April 12, 2022

How to be encouraging 🥰 without causing toxic ☠️positivity with Dr. P…

One of the things I struggle with as a Jesus follower is holding space for people who are hurting or going through a difficult time and also being a light or encouraging. As I’ve been paying attention to the mental health pro...

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Wisdom on marriage 💍, motherhood 👩‍👧‍👦 and friendships 👯‍♀️ concealed in a cookbook ❤️🍲
April 5, 2022

Wisdom on marriage 💍, motherhood 👩‍👧‍👦 and friendships 👯‍♀️ concealed…

Do you have one of those friends who is authentically joyful, but has a wonderful perspective on the hard things as well? And she’s masterful about bringing people together around the table in a way that works for her. Today ...

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If carbs are not the enemy, why do I feel addicted to them?
March 29, 2022

If carbs are not the enemy, why do I feel addicted to them?

I may have convinced you why carbs are not the enemy in my book Your Worthy Body, but you may still feel like they are something to avoid...especially if you feel addicted to them. Today I'm sharing some of the brain and body...

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