In this episode, we unpack how a nonprofit organization transformed its fundraising strategy, resulting in a $60,000 windfall in just one event. The key? Exclusivity. Drawing inspiration from Priya Parker’s book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, we explore how focusing on the right people, rather than trying to appeal to everyone, can create transformative … Read More
Help! My friends are on Ozempic
In this episode, we dive into a listener’s struggle with the increasing popularity of weight loss drugs among her friends while she’s been on a long journey to heal her relationship with her body and embrace body neutrality. We discuss: The Pressure of Comparison: It’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind when everyone around you is on the … Read More
5 Financial Mistakes Fitness Entrepreneurs Make (and How to Avoid Them)
As a fitness entrepreneur, you’re passionate about helping people transform their bodies and minds. But when it comes to the financial side of your business, it’s easy to make missteps that can hold back your success. Whether you run a gym, offer personal training, or manage a fitness studio, understanding your finances is key to long-term growth. In this post, … Read More
Is The Online Business Industry Dying?
If you’ve been paying attention, you might have noticed the online business world feels a little different these days. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about declining sales, oversaturated markets, or the growing difficulty of standing out in the crowd. So, is the online business industry really on the decline, or is something else happening? In this post, we’ll explore whether the … Read More
Our Favorite Sports Bras
Selfishly, I’m on the hunt for new sports bras for myself. Unsurprisingly, shopping for clothes (especially sports bras) is overwhelming to me – so many options and I’m never quite sure where to start. So I took to Instagram and asked ya’ll for your favorites! Here’s what ya’ll said: Our Favorite Sports Bras Featherweight Max by Victoria’s Secret “I use … Read More
Exploring Internal Family Systems with Emily Young: Integrating Mental Health and Movement
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Young, a mental health therapist, trauma-informed personal trainer, and co-founder of Hope Ignited, a trauma-informed personal training certification course. We dive into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic model that explores the various “parts” of ourselves and how they interact. Key Highlights: What is Internal … Read More
3 Common Eating Mistakes You Might Be Making and How to Fix Them
3 common eating mistakes you might be making: Going too long between meals Not eating enough at meals Trying to eat too healthy/not enjoying meals Going too long between meals Ideally, you’ll want to eat something every 3-4 hours. Obviously things like work and other commitments can get in the way, but this is a good rule of thumb … Read More
Our Favorite Summer Reads
Our community chimed in with some favorite 2024 Summer reads. Here’s mine! Sylvia’s Second Act by Hillary Yablon. I loved every page of this book. Light-hearted and funny throughout, it reads like The Devil Wears Prada meets Sex and the City meets Golden Girls. You’re just about to get sick of the horseshoe up Sylvia’s ass when she’s betrayed … Read More
Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup (recipe)
If you’re new to Cooking with Christina, you need to know: I cook mainly by eyeballing I measure with my soul We’re mostly winging it (outside of cooking included) If I can take a cooking short cut, I will What you’ll need: 1 pound of ground sausage (I used Dean’s spicy sausage, in a tube thing) 4-ish medium sized red … Read More