Episodes
How to celebrate yourself and calm dental anxiety with Dr. Chi Mba
Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee or put on your walking shoes, and join me in this delightful conversation with Dr. Chi Mba. We have so much fun discussing dental anxiety, the impact of food and our dental health, and wh...
Is it important to wear shoes while working out?
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. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...
Do jumping jacks make you dribble? Is this normal?
Sometimes we learn we’ve had it all wrong. I share this story with our guest, Kirstyn Campbell, in our first few minutes together so I won’t repeat it here. Let’s just say I’ve never paid much attention to my pelvic floor hea...
How do I know what supplements 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. Do you ever feel shame because you’re not following...
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 ...
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 he...
How to talk with a loved one about their hearing loss with Dr. Soriya…
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 aud...
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 em...
Prevent injury, relieve back pain and learn to be savvy with Physical…
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 to...
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 em...
How to stay grounded in transitions, find freedom and fun in fitness,…
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 ...
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 em...
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 cul...
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 em...
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 experie...
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 em...
Finding urban beats and joy in U-Jam World Fitness: A conversation wi…
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 al...
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 em...
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 certain...
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 em...
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 callin...
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 em...
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 paren...
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 em...