Live Well Episodes

Movement March continues! Do you know what NEAT is? It's your non-exercise activity thermogenesis. That basically means all the movement you do in a day that is not part of your formal "workout" or exercise routine. And you'll be shocked at how much difference it makes in your total energy expenditure for the day. In my dieting days I only thought my workouts "counted" or were important. That's for sure not the case! I wish I knew all this science I'm going to teach you today back then! Don'...

Join us today to chat all things weight lifting for women, walking, and just overall getting started with the movement that counts for making a physical change in the body! Maverick and I even get into some diet culture stuff, bag on that diet app that I won't name here but you've probably used and build you up with some self love help! BONUS CLIP FOR EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS! Want to hear that last question I ask Maverick about incorporating fruit in every meal? Tap HERE and I'll send it right over!...

Liz Roman, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner, joins me today to discuss constipation, bloating, gas and all things gut health! Even if you don't think you have gut issues, listen in because you will be surprised at all the things that are actually linked back to the gut--even your energy level! We share practical tips for constipation, gas, digestion and getting your bowels moving. As Liz says, listen and then let us know how this improves your p...

Have you ever been so sick that you simply could not take care of your regular tasks, including taking care of the kids? Yes, we all have. Even if it's only for a couple of days, most of us have had the experience of not being able to function at our full capacity. This week, we are actually doing something a little different on the podcast. I know most of my listeners are women and they also tend to be moms. I'm talking with Jayne Ann Osborne, who has an amazing experience to share with us tod...

The microbiome--what is it and why should we care? This episode will answer that for sure. For starters, consider that genetically "we are about 150 times more bacteria than we are human. We actually have at least 150 times more genes in our bacteria than we do in our human cells! So when you think about genetics and epigenetics and all the things we keep hearing about, bacteria is a big deal." That's just the first truth bomb Jared drops and there are many, many more! Precision Probiotic on V...

This next week and half--the time between now (when this episode is published) and the New Year is not a time to dread those coming resolutions. It's also not a time to overeat because of those scarcity thoughts that your brain offers you. You know the ones that sound like "well I better eat this now while I can!" This leads to your brain worrying that everything will be terrible when "the diet" starts and so we better let loose now. This is not necessary and I will tell you why in this episo...

Have you heard of the Blue Zones? Seems like a dream right--just follow their lifestyle and you too can live to be 100! It's not so simple, or straightforward. In this episode, Erin Skinner and I talk about Blue Zones, and specifically the vegan/vegetarian diet that is pushed with this company, and why it's not all it's cracked up to be. I know you'll be surprised to learn exactly what was going on in the Blue Zone regions. But you may not be as surprised to hear Erin and I talking about the im...

Do you have an inner mean girl? We pretty much all do so don't feel bad in the least if you answered yes! In this episode, my guest Andrea Hanson and I dive into what is going on with that inner critic, where does it come from and what to do about it. This is such a great topic for all women, and especially for those that are trying to make health changes in their lives. Andrea W. Hanson is a motivational speaker and the author of two books about having a positive mindset while living with a di...

Join me today as I welcome Jancee Wright to the podcast! We discuss the challenges of managing clothing when your weight is fluctuating. Whether you are in a weight loss phase, or you want to be soon, Jancee will clarify what to keep and what to toss and how to organize what's left! Jancee is a certified life coach + professional organizer and founder of “Finding your Fancee”. She helps women get out of overwhelm and into action through small and simple wins. Her mission is to inspire ladies t...

Join me this week with my guest Brittany Lindsay. Brittany is a Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer of 14 years & certified in over 17 different formats. She is a mom to 3 boys and lives in California. Her love of fitness runs through her veins as she grew up watching her mom teach for 35 years! She LOVES motivating others to reach their highest health and fitness goals. Find Brittany here: Instagram: @fitnessgirl.britt Facebook: @fitnessgirlbritt fitnessgirlbritt@gmail.com Don't...

Do you want to cook more from home but wonder how to get it done faster and have it taste better? Amy has got some great tips for you! It's fun having guests that have completely different insights than what I do in my own kitchen! Amy is the photographer and recipe developer behind the popular food blog House of Nash Eats. She is a former lawyer and adoptive mom who loves sharing family friendly dinner recipes, decadent desserts, and a modern, from-scratch approach to comfort food cooking to h...

If you've ever felt like you're the only one having these feelings--you're not! Listen in to hear my story and what brought me to how I eat today. I share with you how I first "learned" my body was not ok and what I attempted to do to "fix" it. I tell you about the varied diets I tried, not so you will try those, (please don't) but so you will see if you are still in the throes of dieting, there is a way out. You don't have to diet forever. Check out the episode cover to see the picture from th...

Do you wonder if you should keep up your weight loss efforts while traveling? I recently returned from an 11 day trip to Germany, Austria and Switzerland and I'm excited to share my best tips with you. I didn't mention it in the podcast itself, but I came home 2 lbs. lighter than when I left. I'm not in an active weight loss period myself. It was a natural fluctuation from the way I was eating and following these exact tips I give in the podcast. Key takeaways: How to think about regional food...

Listen in for a fun discussion on sleep with Lisa and Janet Whalen. Janet is a sleep & stress management coach for midlife women. A former insomniac (40+ years!) turned great sleeper, Janet is passionate about helping women give themselves permission to sleep, rest and care for themselves after years of giving everything to family and others. Janet's program, "Permission To Sleep", helps her clients sleep better without pills, potions or needing anyone else’s permission. Janet is a Certified li...