Stacey Krawczyk is a self-proclaimed “farm girl foodie” with a passion for balancing nutrition, living a healthy and active lifestyle, and the regular enjoyment of food. Stacey is a mother of four very active, athletic school age children, and a Registered Dietitian with the Kellogg company. She specializes in nutrition communication and strategy and trends translation, protein nutrition, public speaking, and training.

Stacey is the Nutrition Marketing team leader at the Kellogg company, and joins us today to share her tips, ideas, and insight on nutrition, moderation, and “keeping it real” when it comes to making fitness and nutrition decisions.

Links:

www.openforbreakfast.com

https://www.kelloggsnutrition.com/en_US/whoweare/Team_Stacey.html

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Robyn Baldwin is an Alpha Female and works to support women (and also men) in finding work-life harmony. Despite being diagnosed with an incurable disease, she treated it as a blessing in disguise as it allowed her to understand her body more as well as what being healthy is really all about. She also has her own podcast where she interviews other Alpha Females to learn their tips and tricks when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits.

In this episode, Robyn shares her personal fitness story. She describes what prompted her to find more about her body and why she wasn’t fazed when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She explains the difference between a fitness journey and a health journey and why the latter is more holistic. Robyn also provides tips on becoming proactive when it comes to our health.

“Being proactive in health means solving the little pain points before they become massive pain points.” - Robyn Baldwin

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Robyn's personal fitness story.
• How she responded to her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.
• Why she thinks she was gifted with MS.
• The difference between being health conscious a decade ago and today.
• Her thoughts on cheat days.
• Her advice when it comes to being proactive about health.  

Key Takeaways:

• We ignore signs and symptoms, and we don't take care of ourselves proactively because it's not a pain point in our life.
• A high level of fitness does not guarantee being impervious to any disease.
• Being an alpha female is a state of mind - of choosing ambition and taking care of yourself at the same time.

Resources Mentioned:

• When The Body Says No book

Connect with Robyn Baldwin:

• Official Website
• Podcast

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 Whitney Jones on Becoming Fearless, and How It Changed Her Life for the Better, as well as the Lives of Her Two Boys.

Whitney Jones is the owner of Pro Physiques, Arizona’s largest personal training gym. She is an IFBB Fitness Pro, the 2018 Ms. Fitness International, and 5-time Fitness Olympian. She recently won the 2018 Arnold Fitness International which adds up to her already tall list of fitness competition achievements. Additionally, she is a personal trainer and fitness routine choreographer and founder of Fit Whit Jones, a new fitness apparel company offering signature FEARless apparel for health and fitness enthusiasts.

Whitney joins me to explain what it means to become fearless from a mother’s perspective. She describes the common fitness problems her female clients face and the solutions she provides. She explains what the “Bro Science Diet” is and why women, in particular, should not try it. She also discusses the many setbacks and injuries she experienced recently and how she faced and eventually conquered them.

“If you're going to stay at the top or be number one, you can't be mediocre. You have to constantly challenge yourself.” - Whitney Jones

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The fitness problem women commonly face.
• Why the food journal is important.
• Her definition of “bro science.”
• Do people still believe in bro science?
• How she recently overcame various setbacks and injuries.
• How she teaches her kids the importance of being fearless.

Key Takeaways:

• We are always the reflection of our parents' characteristics, good or bad.
• We control the type of fear we allow or don't allow.
• Fear will not break you until you let it.

Connect with Whitney Jones:

• Fit Whit Jones
• Pro Physiques
• Instagram

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Heidi Powell is what we call the ultimate female force. She’s a trainer, a transformation specialist, an author, a savvy businesswoman, a health nut, and a mother of beautiful children. She’s the co-host of ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss and has since helped a lot of people choose a healthier and fitter life.

In today’s episode, Heidi talks about her many ups and downs, what her life was like before she found out what being fit means, and her tips on how to successfully transform yourself both inside and out.

“Losing weight or reaching any goal is like a game of poker. You have to have your cards and you play one card at a time.” Heidi Powell

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• An eating disorder is not always anorexia or bulimia; it’s not being able to find balance with nutrition.
• Some diets can get the best of you and make you feel stressed, even the most flexible ones like Macro tracking.
• Finding balance is everything so take a break on your diet every now and then.
• Doing everything strategically or slowly will lead to a long-term success specially when it comes to weight loss.
• Parents should be less concerned about kids liking them but more about raising productive human beings.
• Coaches play a major role in making sure the client sticks with the program. Without a coach, Heidi would be a totally different person.
• Investing in yourself will always reap more than what you pay for.

Key Takeaways:

• It's not about the weight or how you look but how you love yourself.
• Trusting the process and the coach is important when it comes to a successful transformation.
• When you invest money in yourself, not only are saving money on healthcare cost but you’re also clearing you mind as you bring more things other than money into your life.

Connect with Heidi Powell:

• Heidi Powell
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

• Choose More, Lose More, for Life by Chris Powell
• Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days by Chris and Heidi Powell

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Gary Vaynerchuk is a man known to build not buildings but businesses. Just after college, he was able to elevate his family’s wine business from being a relatively small $3M to a whopping $60M business in just five years. He currently runs VaynerMedia, one of the world’s most popular digital agencies. He’s also what you call an angel investor or an investor who believes in start-ups, and also a venture capitalist with investments on large media companies such as Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter. He eventually co-founded VaynerRSE, an investment fund worth $25M.

In today’s episode, Gary talks about how his views on his health was able to drastically alter the way he thinks about his business and the way he interacts with not just his clients but also friends and family members. He also discusses his opinions on what it takes to get what you want and why he thinks positivity has become a necessity in an increasingly negative world.

“My belief in what people can accomplish in business has grown by my accomplishment around my health.” Gary Vaynerchuk

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• A two-hour flight changed Gary’s perspective on his health even at the age of 38.
• Keeping yourself accountable or being accountable to somebody else is a must when it comes to long term health.
• Age doesn’t have to be a reason why you feel weak or out of breath.
• There are no shortcuts to health, just the work. It’s the same when it comes to business.
• Loser mentality is when people hang around other people who just want to complain and not work on a solution.
• Being good bleeds over but people need to be focused on not crippling themselves living at the standard they can’t live up to.
• Optimism and positivity is suppressed. Negativity is loud. You need to take that positivity even if people don't want to hear it.
• Money, power, fame, it changes nobody. All it does is expose us who they actually are.

Key Takeaways:

• You need to know what works for you to achieve the goals other successful people have reached. No need to do it his or her way.
• Nobody’s going to feel sorry for you. Every winner in your life has zero sympathy for you. Life is harder for some people, life may be harder for you and it needs to change. You can be part of the change by winning and using your money and power to change things.

Connect with Gary Vaynerchuk:

• Gary Vaynerchuk
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Mentioned in this episode:

• #ASKGARYVEE: One Entrepreneur’s Take On Leadership, Social Media, And Self-Awareness book by Gary Vaynerchuk
• Building Personal Brand Within the Social Media Landscape - Web 2.0 Expo NY video by Gary Vaynerchuk

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Teresa Tapp is a muscle activation specialist, author, host of the T-Tapp Tuesday show on CBS, and the developer of the T-Tapp workout method. Since she was a young girl, she has had the determination to help people get in shape, feel better, and improve their health and fitness. This determination has enabled her to travel the world to educate and empower people from all walks of life, from corporate centers and science labs to international modeling agencies and every day moms. Teresa has a passion for teaching others how to help their bodies heal themselves, repair, rebuild, and empower them – especially women, to achieve better brain and body fitness, health, and improve their hormones with lasting results.

On today’s episode, Teresa shares her story and journey into the health and fitness world, explains what the T-Tapp program is and how it helps individuals of all ages and at all levels of health and fitness improve their health without using weights, equipment, or stretchy bands. She also shares examples of a few of the T-Tapp method workouts that you can do while listening to the show to have a better understanding of what her method involves and how it can help you get into better shape.

“Just like your premium sports car, you gotta move your body to keep it running.” – Teresa Tapp

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• What is the T-Tapp method?
• What inspired her to get involved in the health and fitness industry?
• How does the T-Tapp method help decrease inflammation?
• What does the term neurokinetic connection mean and why you lose it as you age?
• How you can improve your neurokinetic connections, why it is important, and how it can help improve your overall health and well-being?
• The T-Tapp method’s primary principles.
• How she learned about inflammation and its effects on the body.
• How the T-Tapp method affects your hormones and heartrate.
• How to fit in fitness to decrease stress.

Connect with Teresa Tapp:

• T-Tapp website
• Fit & Fabulous in 15 Minutes book
• First Step digital workout program
• Senior Fit workout program
• Walking Workout

The Takeaway:

You can be ageless and vibrant regardless of your chronological age.

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All too often, we hear stories about how new moms struggle to lose baby weight after having their little bundles of joy. More often, we hear how much of a financial burden it can be for families to switch to a healthier diet such as paleo. Sarah Evans is a mother of two small children, an entrepreneur, and an incredibly inspirational person. She joins us on the show today to talk with Kelly about her transformation story, why she decided to get healthier after having her children, and how her philosophy for herself and her family has evolved over the last few years.

“Take baby steps. It makes transitioning into a healthier lifestyle much easier and less overwhelming.” – Sarah Evans

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Sarah’s transformation story and why she decided to get healthier.
• How her husband reacted to the family’s diet changes?
• How she limits technology and blue & green light exposure for her children.
• How headphone use for young children can be harmful for their ears.
• How Sarah fits fitness into her busy daily work and home life schedule.
• How she budgets for healthy grocery and restaurant options.
• Tips to make transitioning into the paleo diet easier.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Sarah Evans on Snapchat
• Your Mama Podcast

Key Takeaway:

Wean yourself into the paleo diet. Each week, remove one unhealthy item from your diet and replace it with a healthier paleo option.

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Lauren Harris-Pincus is a speaker, author, nutritionist, and registered dietitian in private practice. She is also the founder of Nutrition Starring You, LLC, a company that specializes in weight management for preventing and treating diabetes. Her robust clientele includes celebrities as well as large corporations and charitable organizations. She draws her passion in fighting childhood obesity from her experience of being an obese child herself. Her plan of action mainly focuses on working with schools to improve the quality of the food and the type of fitness programs they provide children.

In this episode, Lauren shares her insights on the topics of childhood obesity and the concepts of clean eating, protein, and organic food. She explains why people should be wary of what famous people on social media tell them in regard to nutrition and why going organic isn’t as necessary for health as some may deem it to be. She also discusses the importance of protein in the morning and why she discourages excessive protein intake.

“My passion developed into not only making sure I could take care of myself, but so I could use my knowledge to help other people achieve their goals.” - Lauren Harris-Pincus

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What inspired her to live a healthy lifestyle and pursuing fitness?
• What was her transition to living a fit lifestyle like?
• Why the clean eating trend is unhealthy for the misinformed.
• Why non-organic produce is actually not as bad as people say they are.
• What inspired her to write her new breakfast book?
• Can you overdose on protein?
• Her top 3 protein-packed breakfasts.

Key Takeaways:

• People today don't even know what to think anymore when it comes to healthy eating.
• The whole ‘clean eating’ craze has made people afraid to eat.
• We don't eat enough produce and plant-based foods as a society.

Connect with Lauren:

• Nutrition Starring You
• The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club book
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Facebook

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Dr. Renee Matthews is passionate about educating others regarding asthma, a condition she personally suffers. She has appeared on numerous TV shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, WGN-TV’s People to People, and Roland Martin’s NewsOne Now. Additionally, she is a contributing author for Ebony Magazine, where she contributes to topics regarding asthma, health, and wellness. As an asthma sufferer, she passionately promotes asthma education by addressing concerns while supplying asthma sufferers with the tools, resources, and knowledge to achieve optimal health. For her efforts, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Friend of Mobile C.A.R.E. Award.

Today, Dr. Renee joins me to discuss what life is like for someone with asthma. She explains the difference between mild and severe asthma, their corresponding triggers, and how the condition impacts a person’s lifestyle. She also describes her fitness journey and how it helped her cope with her asthma condition.

You're really in a bad way if you can't walk to the bathroom without pain.” - Dr. Renee Matthews

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How her fitness journey started.
• How does she cope with her severe asthma?
• Is asthma inherited or something you develop?
• How her asthma affected her life and career.
• How asthma affects your quality of sleep.
• Her fitness routine and how it impacted her life.  

Key Takeaways:

• Some forms of asthma are mild, but other times it can be life-threatening, especially during allergic reactions.
• When you have a track record of your progress, it could be a great baseline measuring tool.
• It is not just how much you weigh or what clothes fit you, but what you feel.

Resources Mentioned:

• Couch to 5K

Connect with Dr. Renee:

• Ask Dr. Renee website
• Facebook
• Twitter

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How to Bounce Back When Life Tries to Run You Over. Real Emotional Healing Talk with Tasha Edwards

Tasha Edwards is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, author, motivational speaker, and one of FitFluential’s earliest ambassadors. She is the owner of Hip Healthy Chick, a website catered to her interests in dance, fitness, and holistic health. She has overcome one of the worst moments that could happen to a mother, and it is from that experience where she draws the strength to keep on living.

Today, Tasha joins me to share her story on what she defines as the worst period of her life and how she bounced back. She describes what it was like to tell everyone she was fine even though deep down she wasn’t. She discusses how she got over that terrible period, the people who helped her along the way, and how she was able to lift herself up. She also shares advice to those who feel like they’re stuck in life and desperate for answers.

"Change starts by always believing there's something waiting for you if you take the first step.” - Tasha Edwards

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Her journey into health and fitness.
• The worst thing that happened to her.
• Why she wasn't asking for help during the worst point in her life.
• When and how she turned her life around?
• The importance of admitting you can't do everything yourself.
• Her advice to those who want get their life back on track, but don't know how.
• The people who helped get her life back.

Key Takeaways:

• The more you can put one foot in front of the other, the more you're moving in the right direction.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Magic of Believing book by Claude Bristol
• Option B book by Sheryl Sandberg
• Rising Strong book by Brene Brown

Connect with Tasha Edwards:

• Hip Healthy Chick
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook

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Pina is a naturopathic doctor who combines the latest scientific research with natural methods to help the body recover on its own. Her mission is to help her patients reach their best health potential through holistic and non-disruptive procedures, promoting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. She’s the author of The Little Book of Healthy Beauty where she shares her knowledge on how to be beautiful from the inside out.

Today, Pina talks about her definition of healthy beauty, the keys to health, longevity, and beauty, and why she says meditation is as important as your diet.

"It's super exciting just to see that empowerment; that they've taken care of themselves.” Pina LoGiudice

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What is "healthy beauty"
• The 6 master keys to health, longevity, and glowing beauty.
• Why we have the ability to change our genes.
• What is autophagy and how does it link to aging?
• Tips on how to improve sleep and sleeping habits.
• The benefits of starting and ending your day with meditation.
• What are "AGEs" and how do they contribute to aging?
• Tips on eliminating foods that harm your body.

Key Takeaways:

• You could be exercising like a lunatic but if you're not getting any sleep you're not going to be healthier.
• It's not just what you eat but how you prepare your food that affects how you look.

Connect with Pina:

• Inner Source Health
• The Little Book of Healthy Beauty by Pina LoGudice

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FASTER Way to Fat Loss, a Continuing Conversation with Amanda Tress

Amanda Tress is a digital marketing consultant, personal trainer, and the creator of The FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. For over a decade, she has helped thousands of people lose weight, improve their health and fitness, as well as overcome mindset challenges, myths, and misconceptions regarding weight loss and working out to achieve holistic health and wellness.

Amanda rejoins me on today’s episode to discuss the importance of understanding the difference between when your body is hungry vs. when your mind tells you that you’re hungry. She explains why eating more and working out less is a healthier alternative to losing weight, how her program helps thousands of people lose weight faster, and the importance of being strategic in your weight loss approach. She also shares why her program focuses more on nutrition and rest and less on working out as well as the effects of excessive cardio workouts without balancing your nutrition, strength training, and sleep.

“Calories in, calories out - as a philosophy, as a strategy - is no longer the answer.” - Amanda Tress

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The difference between real hunger and “mind hunger.”
• Understanding the difference between feeling dehydrated vs. hungry in the morning.
• The concept behind The FASTer Way to Fat Loss program.
• What to expect when starting the program.
• The importance of eating more and working out less.
• The effects of working out too much.
• The importance of being strategic with your diet and exercise regime.
• The program’s primary focus points.
• The effects of excessive cardio workouts without strength training.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Weight Loss, Fitness, Health & Wellness Transformation Story with Amanda Tress

    

Key Takeaways:

• Many men and women think that in order to lose weight, they must exercise more and eat less, where, in fact, that is not the case. That is not the answer.

Connect with Amanda Tress:

• Sign Up Now for FASTer Way to Fat Loss

Optimize Your Hormones!

Are you ready to get fit, feel better and have more energy than ever before? Then take the first step in your fitness journey with Fitfluential’s new partner, BodHD!

Head over to www.fitfluential.bodhd.com, click on “Member Benefits,” then BodMD Member Pricing, then “Female Hormone Optimization” or “Male Testosterone Optimization.” Watch the short video and sign up to get your bloodwork done. You’ll be on your way to getting a customized bio-identical hormone replacement treatment delivered to your home!

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Dr. Chad Larson is a certified clinical nutritionist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He practices integrative naturopathic medicine which largely treats patients based on conventional medicine strategies and tests, but the treatment is usually more on a holistic protocol.

Chad became passionate in fitness at a young age and even started training people when he was just 15 years old. When he was in college taking up medicine, he had a back injury which ended up being fixed by a chiropractor, a profession he didn’t know existed until that day. Unsurprisingly, Chad was amazed at how his pain was instantly relieved in just one session. He figured he wanted to use his own hands to fix people in a very short period of time so he ended up going to chiropractor school and became one himself.

Today, Chad gives his insight on leaky gut syndrome, what it’s about, what causes it, and shares why a simple headache can be caused by poor gut health.

 "I like to make as many educated connections between the recommendations I'm making and the symptoms they're experiencing.” Dr. Chad Larson

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Integrative medicine uses conventional medicine principles, but the treatment protocol is different.
• Naturopathic medical schools are based on diet and nutrition.
• Increased intestinal permeability or Leaky Gut s when things that don't normally get past your intestinal walls can now pass through easily into your circulation.
• Leaky Gut can be a key gateway to inflammation and even autoimmunity.
• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and other common over the counter medicine can cause leaky gut.
• Stress can cause leaky gut through elevated cortisol levels.
• Just four drinks of alcohol are enough to break down the gut barrier.
• Dysbiosis or the imbalance of good and bad bacteria can also cause leaky gut.
• People are often unaware of how important gut health is. Gastrointestinal function can have something to do with a person's headache or other diseases.
• There is a wide collection of resources that indicate gluten as a toxic substance to some people.

Key Takeaways:

• Everything in your body and your lifestyle is connected. Chronic illnesses are a sign that something's wrong with your body so listen to it.

 Connect with Dr. Chad Larson:

• Chad Larson Official
• Youtube

 Resources Mentioned:

• Cyrex Laboratories

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Lesley Seymour is an entrepreneur and a former editor-in-chief of More, Redbook, and Marie Claire magazines. After her career in the magazine industry, Lesley created a community-oriented website exclusive to women called the Covey Club. Covey Club’s goal is to bring women over forty together who want to live their second life through connections, various tools, and real and virtual meetups.

In this episode, Lesley helps us understand the problems older women encounter in the workplace. She explains why being forty is not supposed to be the end of your prime, why you need to have - what she calls - a “reinvention plan,” and why women should not be afraid to ask for help. She also shares how the Covey Club works, what awaits future members, and some of its current projects.

“If you were a worker like I was, you need to find out who you are again.” Lesley Seymour

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The problems older women face in a fast-paced and technology-driven world.
• What is the Covey Club and what inspired her to create it?
• How the Covey Club can enable older women to improve their lives.
• Different projects and programs the Covey Club gives women access to.
• Her experience when she got out of Corporate America.
• Why older women have a difficult time finding their place in Corporate America.

Key Takeaways:

• There is such a taboo about growing old. There's still a stigma for older women to be in certain jobs and positions.
• Women don't take help well since we're supposed to be the helpers, and that has to change.
• Life is meant to be lived, not endured.

Connect with Lesley Seymour:

• Covey Club
• Facebook

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Tina Muir is a pro runner and host of the Run to the Top podcast. She didn’t like running before and once shied away from any sort of running activity. When she did start running, she was initially embarrassed and ran in the dark. She mostly blogs about running but she also blogs about body image and shares it’s normal to have some sort of insecurity since even the most perfect of bodies are owned by people who have hidden struggles.

Today Tina will talk about her fitness journey and the reason she started her blogs especially on the topic of body image.

"Those airbrushed magazines aren't reality, but what is reality is what we are actually feeling even though only a few people will admit it.” Tina Muir

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Tina not only shares her running stories but also her struggles. She says sharing her struggles allow people to relate to her and somehow feel good that they’re not alone.
• Talked a lot about weight and how she viewed herself. She insists that she's not perfect and those air-brushed magazines aren't reality.
• We have different shapes and sizes but it's so hard not to compare yourself with other people especially since social media always shows us the best pictures of people who have flaws too.
• People like to workout because they like to eat.
• Started with not being able to exercise 6 minutes without stopping now she can do 15 minutes straight because she trained her body that way.

Key Takeaways:

• We all have a different approach to health and wellness. We need to stop segregating amongst ourselves.
• Restricting yourself on food you want might make you feel down and overindulged since you're trying to fill a void.

Connect with Tina Muir:

• Tina Muir Official
• Twitter
• Facebook

Mentioned in this episode:

• Runners Connect
• Run to the Top Podcast

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Learn How to Deal with Binge Eating and Emotional Eating Successfully with Linda Ge

Linda Ge is a 21-year old entrepreneur, a certified health coach, and student. She is the owner of The Fitty, a place where she spreads her ideas and positive messages regarding nutrition, health, as well as her personal life. Having once had an eating disorder, Linda knows how to relate to those who have this condition and offers sound advice on how to overcome it.

Today, Linda joins me to bring awareness to eating disorders and how and why it is prevalent in teens and young adults. She discusses what an eating disorder is and shares her struggles of overcoming binge eating. She also provides tips and workable strategies on how to beat the disorder as well as how to understand those who have them.

"You do not have to be obese or overweight to have a food addiction.” - Linda Ge

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• When she became passionate about fitness.
• College students and their fitness priorities.
• Social media's influence on fitness awareness.
• Why binge eating is a common problem for college students.
• How she dealt with the consequences of binge eating.
• How people reacted towards her binge eating disorder.
• Her advice on how to help people who have an eating disorder.

Key Takeaways:

• If you study health, you're prone to be healthy. If you don't study health, you're less prone to that.
• It's what's on the inside that matters, but we're still a vain society which makes our outer appearances count just as much.
• Nobody chooses to have an eating disorder.

Connect with Linda Ge:

• The Fitty
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Email: thefittyblog@gmail.com

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In her 20s, Shannon Kaiser had everything a twenty-something could ask for. A steady job, an abundant source of income, a man who wanted to marry her, and lived in a flat that was better than what most her age can afford. Despite all the success, Shannon wasn't happy. Suffering with bouts of depression, struggling with an addiction to pain killers and a diagnosis of clinical depression, Shannon would often times find herself sobbing with sadness and frustration.

During one difficult bout of depression, Shannon believed her heard an inner voice say, “You have everything you need. Follow your heart.”  It was a pivotal moment. . Realizing she wasn’t being true to herself, she was with a man she didn’t want to marry, and had a job that drained the life out of her she radically changed her mindset, quit her day job and now, her life’s purpose is to help others feel alive, the same way she does today.

Today, Shannon inspires us with her journey, and what it truly means to follow your heart. Shannon explains why it’s important to visualize the future version of yourself and offers advice on using our fears to propel us to a higher plane.

"Recognizing we're not stuck is monumental in moving us forward.” Shannon Kaiser

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Your mindset is where happiness starts. You can free yourself by the power of your mind.
• Stress reduction should be the long-term goal of every person regardless of whether they have a busy lifestyle or not.
• Ask yourself what you can be thankful for instead of brooding over how hard your life is.
• Think about what one steps you can take right now. It’s always the first step that gets you going farther.
• The biggest fear would be what if you couldn't make money out of the thing you love. You have to condition yourself to believe in what's possible than be limited by the fear.
• The chaos in your life can improve the way you live. Go and do what scares you.
• Keep showing up for yourself and be the best version of yourself in the moment.
• You got to break up with your issues. Ask yourself what is holding you back. Break up with that issue and cut it out of your system.

Key Takeaways:

• It is so incredibly exhausting to be someone you aren't.
• Fear isn't always bad. You have to recognize it and give it attention. Ignoring fear can sabotage us from moving forward and keep us stuck if we ignore it.

Connect with Dr. Sylvia Tara:

• Play With The World
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Shannon's Books

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FFR096 How Calming Down and Scaling Back Transformed Jenn Baxter’s Health, and Her Life. Learn How Stripping Down Your Life Can Pay Off HUGE

Jenn Baxter is an accomplished author, speaker, blogger, and the founder of Live A F.A.S.T. Life. She has been published in numerous online and print publications and has appeared at countless events to speak on various topics including downsizing and minimalism, clean eating, healthy living, and spiritual health. She is a regular guest on NBC’s Morning Show Charlotte Today as well as appeared on HGTV’s Tiny House, Big Living.

Jenn joins me today to share how calming and scaling back has transformed her health and life. She explains how downsizing and simplifying your life can help you reduce stress and anxiety as well as address emotional turmoil. She also shares her story on being diagnosed with Advanced Adrenal Fatigue, how it impacted her life, and how she chose to make the conscious decision to turn her health - and life - around by reducing stress and decluttering every area of her life.

“Simplifying doesn’t mean that you have to follow a specific formula. It just means that you’re getting rid of all the excess and getting down to what is really important.” - Jenn Baxter

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How her diagnosis of Advanced Adrenal Fatigue inspired her to start her health and fitness journey.
• How she decided to find her own, unique path to improve her health.
• Her experience with breathing techniques to address her health issues.
• The strategies she found most helpful for improving her health.
• What it means to have a F.A.S.T. life.
• The “perfect storm” that contributed to her adrenal fatigue diagnosis and led her to become a minimalist.
• How removing clutter helped her reduce stress and overcome emotional challenges.
• How freeing yourself from clutter can impact your mental and emotional health.
• The importance of self-awareness.
• The importance of processing emotional trauma.
• How emotional turmoil manifests and leads to mental and physical health concerns.
• How facing emotional challenges impacts your resilience.

Jenn Baxter’s Advice to Declutter your Life:

1. Actively visualize throwing away emotional baggage.
2. Start with eating clean at least once or twice a week.
3. Start with decluttering your closet.

Connect with Jenn Baxter:

• Live a F.A.S.T. Life website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Live a F.A.S.T. Life: How Stripping Down and Cleaning Up Gave Me My Life Back book at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

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FFR116 Dr Lane Sebring Hormones 101 Part 2

Dr. Lane Sebring specializes in natural anti-aging and regenerative medicine. His practice puts heavy emphasis towards lifestyle and dietary modifications that have produced positive results in his patients over the last 18 years. He advocates the Paleo Diet and how it’s the type of diet the human body was designed for, and thus, meant to live on.

In part 2 of our series, Dr. Lane Sebring continues to share his wisdom regarding hormonal problems and why traditional treatments do more harm than good to our hormones. He discusses how birth control pills can be harmful, why a vasectomy might be good for a man, and why typical blood-screening tests aren’t enough. He also explains why traditional doctors don’t use alternative treatments despite new research.

"Medicine perpetuates the business of medicine.” - Dr. Lane Sebring

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Is hormonal imbalance always after menopause?
• The impact of birth control pills on your body and hormones.
• When is a vasectomy good for a man's hormones?
• What it’s like to have comprehensive blood work done.
• Why "normal" levels in blood aren't really normal.
• What you can expect from a life of taking too much medication.

Key Takeaways:

• A common doctor's knowledge of hormones after residency is miniscule.

Connect with Dr. Lane Sebring:

• Dr. Lane Sebring official website
• BodHD
• BodMD

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FFR115 Dr Lane Sebring Hormones 101 Part 1

Dr. Lane Sebring has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. He specializes in primary care and anti-aging medicine that is rooted in nutrition and lifestyle changes. He advocates the Paleo Diet as well as alternative ways to heal the human body without the use of strong drugs or harmful antibiotics. He believes the human body wants to heal and conventional treatments are healing it in a way the body does not recognize.

In this episode, Dr. Lane Sebring shares his extensive knowledge and experience regarding hormonal treatments. He explains what hormones are, why he compares them to drugs, and discusses what happens when your body’s hormones are imbalanced and what you can do to treat them. He also explains bioidentical hormone therapy and why it’s different from steroids.

"Chronic diseases are 100% man made. None of that existed back when we were hunter-gatherers.” - Dr. Lane Sebring

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How impactful are hormones to our daily lives?
• The common hormones that cause problems.
• What happens when you're low on specific hormones?
• The experts you should consult with when it comes to hormones.
• What bioidenticals can do for your body.
• His advice to those who are afraid of injectable hormones.
• Why Hunter-Gatherers lived longer than we thought.
• How hormones are passed through food.
• The difference between steroids and bio-identical hormones.

Key Takeaways:

• Very few doctors know how to adjust the thyroid for their patients.
• You never see a wild animal overweight. They eat and live according to how their bodies are designed to eat and live, unlike people today.
• If we treat our body right, ageing should not be something to dread.

Connect with Dr. Lane Sebring:

• Dr. Lane Sebring official website

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Are you ready to get fit, feel better and have more energy than ever before? Then take the first step in your fitness journey with Fitfluential’s new partner, BodHD!

Head over to www.fitfluential.bodhd.com, click on “Member Benefits,” then BodMD Member Pricing, then “Female Hormone Optimization” or “Male Testosterone Optimization.” Watch the short video and sign up to get your bloodwork done. You’ll be on your way to getting a customized bio-identical hormone replacement treatment delivered to your home!

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Leah Segedie is what you would call a food activist. Her mission is all about making sure people are able to choose what’s good for them and for their children especially when it comes to GMOs and conventional farming. Before her food activism, she was like most Americans today: obese and on the verge of developing many diseases. She found motivation in her child but little did she know that her little weight loss journey would become a force to be reckoned in the form of a shift towards organic food products.

Today, Leah tells us her weight loss journey and her struggles along the way, what she did to make the journey seem shorter, and how she helped other women have not just a smaller number on the scale but also have a sense of empowerment they can use in their daily life.

“It doesn't matter who you are, you probably care how big your butt is.” Lea Segedie

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Leah was once a size 24 and she barely fit a theater seat and had to book for two in flights. What inspired her to be healthy was her first born. She asked herself “what future do I want for my son?” and her answer was health.
• Small goals were easier to cope than large ones. Leah targeted and celebrated losing 5 pounds at a time than trying to go for big numbers all at once.
• She spent a good time with Weight Watchers for a while until she finally got hold of the routine and went off on her own.
• For exercise, she enjoyed Taebo the most since not only was it fun but she was able to learn self-defense which felt empowering.
• Her focus for the people she helps is not just for weight loss but a total lifestyle change which is a transformation that lasts for long-term.
• Her community involved a lot of expert pediatricians, fitness professionals, and nutritionists so the people involved got all the love and help they needed.
• She conducted a 7-week boot camp which was basically a workshop that makes people choose healthier decisions which eventually leads to a lifestyle overhaul. The women collectively lost 3,500 pounds in weight after the program.

Key Takeaways:

• There is more power to be found in helping others than simply trying to fix yourself.
• Nothing easy is worth doing.
• The right kind of motivation is the kind that looks at the bigger picture instead of looking at the smaller pieces.

Connect with Leah Segedie:

• Mamavation
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook

Mentioned in this episode:

• Esca Bona Conference
• Weight Watchers

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Millions of people across the country deal with significant hormonal imbalances - many struggle with health issues without knowing or fully understanding the root cause of why they feel depleted, have rapidly gained a significant amount of weight, feel sluggish or have trouble sleeping. Many of you are already aware that I struggle with massive hormonal imbalances and the health-related issues involved with these imbalances.

On today’s episode, I’m sharing how my hormonal imbalances began manifesting themselves and the hormonal hell that I endured for many years before finally deciding to take control over my hormonal health. I’ll share the symptoms I initially began experiencing, the strategies I tried to correct my health issues before finding the right doctors, and the emotional and mental impact these imbalances have had on my life. I’ll also share how I finally learned what caused my hormonal imbalances and what I’m doing to help balance my hormones and enable me to look and feel healthy, happy, and truly satisfied with my health.

“Addressing your hormones and getting them adjusted, if needed, so you are in proper balance will change everything in your life.” - Kelly Olexa

In Today’s Segment of The Kelly O Show:

• Why testosterone is important for both men and women.
• How my hormonal imbalance symptoms began manifesting themselves.
• Debunking the myths about aging.
• How birth control pills can impact your hormonal health.
• How body temperature changes may indicate hormonal imbalances.
• Why sudden changes in your weight may indicate hormonal imbalances.
• The importance of getting bloodwork to help you identify the imbalances in your hormones.
• The impact that hormonal imbalances can have on your emotional and mental health.
• How balancing your hormones can impact your romantic life and relationships.

Resources Mentioned:

• Top Tips for Fat Loss and Muscle Building with IFBB Pro Whitney Jones. Plus, Donuts.
• Foothills Primary Care - Dr. Riske’s website

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 Mindset, Yoga, Mental Health with Travis Eliot

If you’ve ever thought about trying yoga, or if you’ve tried it once in the past, then you’re probably aware of how intense a yoga class can be. Unfortunately, many men – and some women – often decide that yoga “isn’t for them” after only one or two classes, or worse, before trying it at all! Today’s guest, Travis Eliot, is a powerhouse yoga instructor. He is one of the most talked about experts in the yoga community and LA Yoga Magazine calls his style “dynamic, transforming, and full of heart.”

Travis’ classes are a perfect blend of physical demand and perfectly meditative. His signature class, Holistic Yoga Flow, is taught at numerous fitness centers throughout the Santa Monica and Los Angeles region.

Travis is the creator of The Ultimate Yogi, a 12-disc DVD yoga fitness program, the CEO of Inner Domain Media and has been featured in numerous fitness publications and media including Access Hollywood, Mantra Magazine, The Huffington Post, MSN, and many more. Additionally, he is an embassador for Manduka yoga mats and also frequently teaches yoga workshops nationally and internationally. His primary goal is to make yoga and fitness as accessible as possible to the growing yoga audience.

On today’s show, he shares his story on how he became interested in yoga, why he is so passionate about helping others get in shape – mentally and physically – and why he believes yoga isn’t just about fitness, it’s a holistic experience.

“Regardless of what situation you are in, learn there are ways to move through the ups & downs with steadiness, balance, and equanimity.” – Travis Eliot

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How Travis got started in yoga.
• How helpful does he believe yoga and meditation are for young children?
• What does “equanimity” mean to him?
• What is the difference between achievement and fulfillment?
• Why he believes yoga and meditation practices teach you to look beyond external circumstances and how to maintain balance within.
• What is “power yoga?”

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Head Space App

Key Takeaways:

• If you don’t like yoga, don’t give up. The key is finding the style and teacher that you can resonate and connect with.
• Yoga is more than just fitness. You will notice it’s effects not only in your body, but also in your mind and in other areas of your life.

Connect with Travis:

• Travis’ website
• The Ultimate Yogi DVD program

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KatyRose Nogales is an athlete who likes to constantly challenge herself and others as a form of accountability and motivation. She writes about her fitness journey to show all of her readers that in being fit and strong, there are no magic pills or quick fitness programs; only discipline and dedication. A proud FitFluential Ambassador, KatyRose contributes to FitFluential through blogs that keep the audience inspired in their journey towards their fitness goals.

On today’s episode, KatyRose shares her thoughts on moms who want to find their fitness but can’t seem to find the right motivation and time for it. She explains how you can become fit even without a gym membership or equipment, why it’s important to have accountability, and why self-love should always be a priority. She also describes her fitness routine as well as shares tips for beginners who want to jumpstart their fitness journey.

“Keep fitness simple. Just do something, and if you mess up, start over the next day." - KatyRose Nogales

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• When she became interested in fitness.
• Are kids today still physically active?
• Why do women who have kids stop prioritizing themselves?
• Her advice to moms who think they don't have time for fitness.
• What's her fitness routine like?
• The importance of having the right mindset first thing in the morning.
• What it means to have accountability in your fitness.
• Her "baby steps" tips for moms.

Key Takeaways:

• Start small and be your own fitness trainer.
• Set a goal. Start something and write about it.

Connect with KatyRose Nogales:

• KatyRose Blog
• Instagram

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He may not like the term, but most people describe Jay Cardiello as a celebrity trainer. His career started when he got into a sports-related accident involving a long jump and his tailbone. When he was confined for recovery for over a year, he had an epiphany and he realized how much more he can give to the world instead of thinking how much he can get from the world. He wrote a letter to every known sports coach at the time, willing to learn their ways and gain experience. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers eventually asked him to be an apprentice and spent 10 years coaching professional and athletics.

After his coaching stint, he got asked to work for several magazines as an editor and even had a TV show called “My Diet Is Better Than Yours." He create his own company called “Off The Scale”, a health program focused towards the prevention and reversal of chronic illnesses. He says he is most proud of diving deep into behavioral modification as a way to transition into a healthy lifestyle.

Today, Jay shares his opinions on diets and why he thinks they don’t work, why he believes behavioral changes are better than any diet or workout program, and he explains why he thinks people have made health and fitness complicated despite being a simple idea.

" I have the no-diet plan; food is a habit not the root cause.” Jay Cardiello

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Workouts are easy, but it's the things you do outside the gym that matters. You have to get the nasty habits broken or you'll have problems later.
• People are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
• Programs are good when you pass the obstacles and become successful with them, but there needs to be education about food and lifestyle.
• People in the fitness industry think we can change our whole life in 30 days. That's not true.
• You're the author of your life, make sure you lived because each breath could be your last.
• Know what you want and why you want it and find a way to do on a daily basis to achieve that.
• Health and fitness is pretty simple, but people made it complicated so people would seem educated. The industry has made it complicated that it’s now sexy.
• Meditation is when you shut the lights off in your mind the way you prepare your body and mind before you sleep.
• Your greatest strengths are within arms' length.

Key Takeaways:

• We all live right before we're about to die. Never give yourself the opportunity to ask “what if?”
• There's no lock that has the same combination. Everyone is different. A healthy lifestyle is not a one-size fits all approach.
• The mindsets are not: "I have to be the best out there," but instead: "I have to give the most out there."

Connect with Jay Cardiello:

• Jay Cardiello Official
• Instagram
• Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

• My Diet Is Better Than Yours TV show
• Off The Scale

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