Episodes
Nov. 3, 2020
How do you know if something's not right "down there?"
I am embarrassed to admit when I hear “gynecological cancer” I can barely say it correctly, much less give much thought to it. And I always thought I had of that area "down there" covered when I went to my annual exam. I was…
Oct. 29, 2020
How can I encourage my child to move more?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. View my post on Top Three Reasons to Loves Races h…
Oct. 27, 2020
How to talk with a loved one about their hearing loss with Dr. Soriya Estes
Chances are you know someone who has experienced some sort of hearing loss. Maybe it’s a grandparent, a parent, and let’s be honest...we are getting to the age where our own ears may be changing. Today’s conversation with au…
Oct. 22, 2020
How long will it be before I see results?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Oct. 20, 2020
Prevent injury, relieve back pain and learn to be savvy with Physical Therapist, Dr. Tugg Kargbo
If you’ve ever wanted a one-hour consultation with a physical therapist, today is your lucky day. I’m speaking with Dr. Lesley "Tugg" Kargbo and he just packs the house with simple (you know I love simple), applicable ways t…
Oct. 15, 2020
What can I do to not be so tired after a workout?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Oct. 13, 2020
How to stay grounded in transitions, find freedom and fun in fitness, and more with Nicole DeBoom
How do you transition through life’s changes? Do you embrace them? Run from them? Today I’m speaking with Nicole Deboom, former professional triathlete and founder of Skirt Sports. We dig into the transitions of her life and…
Oct. 8, 2020
Is is better to eat before or after a workout?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Oct. 6, 2020
The rich culture and tradition of Bollywood dancing
I moved to the Houston area in 2004 from a pretty homogeneous area. One of the things I’ve grown to truly cherish and appreciate about Houston is the diversity. The community I live in is full of different skin colors and cu…
Oct. 1, 2020
What salty snacks do you recommend?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Sept. 29, 2020
Want energy, confidence, sweat, and joy all in one class? Try Zumba!
Welcome to season 7 of the Graced Health podcast called “in our cultures.” Today I'm speaking with Mary Cable, Zumba Instructor extraordinaire. You'll quickly discover why Mary is THE instructor to get if you want to experi…
Sept. 24, 2020
Whats the difference between energy bars and protein bars?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Sept. 22, 2020
Finding urban beats and joy in U-Jam World Fitness: A conversation with Jennifer Breedlove
Welcome to season 7 of the Graced Health podcast, In Our Cultures. This season you will hear from several people who have different cultures of origin than I do. I think it's important to learn and discover these as we are a…
Sept. 17, 2020
Is collagen a good protein source?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Sept. 15, 2020
Miss your people? The power of a fitness community with Kyle Wood
Today's conversation with Kyle Wood of BootcampIdeas.com and BootCraft to chat about the changing dynamic of fitness right now to help us find our "new normal." We discuss Shifting from fitness marketing focused on a certai…
Sept. 10, 2020
Which protein powders are best?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Sept. 8, 2020
How do I know my calling?
I've had several conversations with friend who hear my story (episode 2 of the Graced Health podcast) and say, "wow I wish I knew my calling that clearly." The truth is it took me a long time to actually listen to that calli…
Sept. 3, 2020
Why do I gain weight after a few hard workouts?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Sept. 1, 2020
Nutrition and body image lessons to my teenage self
If you and I are connected on Instagram or Facebook , you probably know I spent a lot of my time this past summer training teen clients. I loved the energy and challenge these young women presented and am grateful their pare…
Aug. 27, 2020
What can I drink after a sweaty workout?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Receive my e-mail only monthly journal (only ONE e…
Aug. 25, 2020
Fighting racism and finding acceptance in the health industry with Rev. Donna Owusu-Ansah
As I shared in last week's episode on resetting, I am personally on a journey of listening and learning to the Black community to understand their challenges and become an ally in racial reconciliation. I welcome hard discus…
Aug. 20, 2020
How can I clean my stinky sweaty workout clothes?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Find Rockin Green at www.rockingreen.com, or suppo…
Aug. 18, 2020
Strategies to reset in unusual times
Today I am back in your ears for our regular episodes. The summer has been a great time to give you short answers to the "Ask the Trainer" series, but I'm ready to start sharing more substantial episodes again. In today's ep…
Aug. 13, 2020
How can I nutrition/food prep for online school?
Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement or your eating, or how they work together in about 5 minutes. Find the recipes discussed at https://www.gracedhe…