Parenting is tough, right? I mean… I wouldn’t know but I can only imagine. I work with almost 100% women (we have a few token men that come into Iron Phoenix Strength Club) but online, I only help women. Most of them are mothers. So I couldn’t think of a better way to follow up episode 128 than by having … Read More
128: Don’t Force Your Kids to Finish Their Meals – Raising Intuitive Eaters
There are countless ways that parents can begin to instill diet culture in their children- even with the best of intentions and especially without knowing that they’re doing so. You see, dieting disconnects your brain from your body and there are subtle ways that parents encourage this behavior. One of the most common ways that this shows up is when … Read More
127: Save The Drama For Your Mama: How Being a Drama Queen Is Keeping You From a Life Well-Lived with Emily Gough
Emily and I are back for another dual-host episode! Do you have a person in your life where it seems like every story they tell you about their life is drama-filled? Or, the tougher question: are YOU the person who is always at the center of drama? Life happens and shit hits the fan sometimes, but when drama is a … Read More
126: How “Doing It Yourself” Is Holding You Back From A Breakthrough
Every breakthrough I’ve ever had in my life came from asking for help. I have this story that I can do everything myself and never ask for help. And, to this day, this is THE THING that holds me back from more accomplishments and success- not to mention it also holds be back from more ease. Sheesh! There was a … Read More
125: Why Do We Gain Weight As We Age?
Why do we gain weight as we age? I answer this question from a scientific standpoint and then pretty much lose my cool and rant about body image for the remainder of the episode. You’ll need your seat-belts for this one!
123: Feeling Obsessed With Food? Here’s Why. (I Thought About Dieting and Didn’t Want to Stop Eating)
Ever notice how when you’re either about to go on a diet or are already on a diet, you suddenly become obsessed with food? There’s a reason. And I experienced it again for the first time in almost a decade. This is how and why intentional weight loss will not work long term. We intentionally lose weight by creating a … Read More
122: Whatever Size and Shape Your Body Takes When You Are Taking the Best Care of Yourself is the Size and Shape Your Body is Supposed to Be
“Whatever size and shape your body takes when you are taking the best care of yourself is the size and shape your body is supposed to be.” -Christina Montalvo Yes. I quoted myself in my own show notes. I just didn’t want anyone to get it twisted that these are my words 😉 I cover a lot in this episode- … Read More
121: Having Sex With the Lights On, Not Hiding Your Tampons, Talking About Poop, and Other Ways to F the Patriarchy
How many times have you hidden your tampons? I know, it sounds silly- but it’s just one form of oppression that women endure as a part of our patriarchal society. Like “Oh! I’M SORRY FOR MAKING *YOU* UNCOMFORTABLE WITH *MY* TAMPON!” No. I’m uncomfortable because I have my period, which is normal- by the way- and I refuse to hide … Read More
120: Get It Together! A Time Management Episode
I know, I know- you’re sick of hearing “we all have the same 24 hours in the day.” Honestly- we don’t. If you commute really far to work, have young kids, are a single parent, or working two full-time jobs to make ends meet, are a caretaker to someone who is sick- your day is PACKED and your energy is … Read More
119: Financial Freedom with Millennial Money Coach Chloe Crain
I know, I know- why am I so obsessed with talking about money on the podcast? Because, just like with food, it is something that every human needs- whether we like to admit it or not. If you’re anything like I was, you have negative associations with budgeting and managing your finances, & you feel that wanting to make money … Read More