Episodes

I don't really know how this holiday season has treated as we enter the new year, but I am so excited for you to hear a fresh and holistic approach to your health. I am speaking with Coach Gretchen Meyers, a personal trainer and a girl after my own heart. Click here for full show notes We discuss: The mixed emotions for trainers with a new year How our body image is tied to racist roots Greatest hope for people as they head into the New Year The benefit of wisdom about the body as you age ...

I don’t know about you, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve really tried to listen and learn from people whose experiences are different than mine. Today’s guest, Emily Harvey, is an amputee who is missing much of her left leg. I met Emily through Skirt Sports several years ago and I think you’ll understand why she is so adored by me and the community. We discuss: Emily’s story as an amputee Her athletic lifestyle Her thoughts and experience on how to respond to curious children The unexpected ben...

Sometimes, despite doing all the things right, we still find ourselves in a health crisis. Today I’m speaking with Dawn Landry, author of the book Armored, about her experiences as a caregiver for her very health-minded husband who suffered three major health crises. We discuss: Some of the tangible ways to help a friend in a health crisis Ideas for encouraging your loved one in their recovery Applicable tips to prepare for unforeseen circumstances The importance (and vulnerability of) aski...

Today’s episode is for any woman thirsting for information on perimenopause and menopause. I’m thrilled to be talking to Dr. Alyssa Dweck who helps me sort through the facts, fears, and framework of this season of our lives. We discuss: What menopause and perimenopause means How being on hormonal birth control can affect menopause Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause Three lifestyle choices to manage symptoms The nutrition cardio-protected and immune-protected diet Dr. Dweck recommends ...

It may seem crazy that I am dropping an episode focusing on REST right as we head into the holiday season, but I believe if you can apply elements of today’s conversation about rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, you will be equipped and your heart will be ready for the birth of Jesus more than it ever was. We discuss: The seven types of rest Some of the gifts rest gives us Which rest has been difficult to achieve during COVID and ideas to obtain it Why the mind’s default is to settle on ne...

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 what Dr. Chi wants us to forget instead of forgetting to brush our teeth. We discuss Dr. Chi's own fear of going to to the dentist How her faith in Jesus impacts her relationship with her patients Why learning the right way to brush your teeth is so important Balancing “ra...

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 health, especially after my baby season was over. After talking with Kirstyn I realize this is probably an area that needs a little more attention. Kirstyn is a personal trainer and Mom’s fitness specialist based in New Zealand. She’s a mom of two herself and is driven and pas...

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 mistaken and wrong. Today I’m speaking with Jenna Unke, a physician’s assistant at MD Anderson Cancer Center to learn about the types and risk factors of gynecological cancer (I was surprised at some of them) and signs to look for when something’s not right. We discuss Why ...

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 audiologist Dr. Soriya Estes offers an entirely new perspective to hearing devices and how to approach that loved one who maybe can’t hear you as they once could. We discuss Hearing devices then vs. now (this isn’t your grandpa’s hearing aid!) “Tired” ears Ways to help our l...

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 prevent injury, what to do with back pain, and we get into the psychology behind training, injuries, and treatment. We discuss: What kinds of injuries we see in patients from overuse and recommendations to those patients who want to continue doing what they love but need ...

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 lessons of her transformative moments including motherhood, entrepreneurship, and even surfing. If you don’t know her, you’ll quickly understand why Nicole is beloved within her community and industry. We discuss What has grounded Nicole during her many transitions. The c...