Season 10

"How do I not waste any more time?"

May 25, 2021

My friend sent me a text that voiced the frustrations of so many I’ve heard over the years. She’d been working on her health for a few months, getting up early to work out and changing her eating habits. After six weeks her …

How to protect your brain from memory decline

May 18, 2021

Have you ever heard a song on the radio or your playlist by your favorite band but can’t remember the lead singer’s name? Or perhaps walked into a room and wondered why you went in there in the first place? As I’ve gotten ol…

What four generations can teach us about grief and unexpected loss

May 11, 2021

Today’s conversation is for grievers and people who are walking with grievers. My guest, Heidi Paulec, has just released a beautiful book called Abiding Light: In the Shadow of Your Absence chronicling the stories of four ge…

"There's another way of looking at our health" with Author Jessica Hottle

May 4, 2021

Ok my friends, get ready for some truth bombs because my guest today brings them. Today I’m speaking with author and podcaster Jessica Hottle who is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, best-selling author, and speaker…

Why your workouts should be different when you're stressed

April 27, 2021

Stress. As this episode releases near the end of the pandemic, I'm pretty confident in saying we've all experienced it. The last year has held various forms and intensities of stress. But let's be honest...we experienced str…

What is proper walking form? (Did you know there is one?)

April 22, 2021

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or…

Lessons learned from adulting from young professional journalist, Chelsea Haynes

April 20, 2021

This episode is for all you mamas who have recently launched or are getting ready to launch your kiddos into the world. Today Chelsea Haynes joins to share her experience of adulting. Chelsea is currently a lifestyle storyte…

How can I make walking more difficult?

April 15, 2021

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or…

How to give your teen the tools and vocabulary for emotional health with Michelle Nietert LPC

April 13, 2021

My guest today, Michelle Nietert, brings so much wisdom and applicable ways to foster our mental health. I know I’m constantly evaluating my kids ... and my own ... mental health (which probably drives them crazy) and I bet…

Can I use weights while walking?

April 8, 2021

Welcome to another episode of Ask the Trainer, where I answer questions you may have about either your movement, eating, or how they work together in about 7 minutes. If you struggle to strengthen your legs without squats or…

How to encourage your aging parents to move with Silver Fitness Specialist Kelly Spencer

April 6, 2021

Did you know 1 in 4 Americans over 65 fall every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. 80% of American older adults hav…