Sober, Strong, & Slightly Unstable
Welcome to Sober, Strong, and Slightly Unstable, formerly known as the Better Health Podcast. We are two childhood camp friends who drifted apart but reunited in recovery. Alana is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach & Certified Mental Performance Coach. Jen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Personal Trainer. We talk all things fitness, mental health, and sobriety. Get ready for reps, real talk, gains and growth!
Episodes
Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of The Better Health Podcast! Thank you to all of the listeners for welcoming our hosts into your ears this season!
Jen and Alana reflect on the time recording this season's episodes, check in around Alana's sleep after using the sleep diary, check in about how the Opal app is helping Jen avoid social media use more, and comment on their highs and lows of the season.
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This week our hosts are joined by their second guest, incredible Registered Dietician, Sydney Greene. They set the record straight on the differences between a RD and a Nutritionist, nutrition myths, discuss pre-workout snack options, why dry scooping pre-workout is a dangerous idea, simple ways to make nutritional changes in your lift, and so much more. You don't want to miss this episode!
Jen and Alana talk more about stress in this week’s episode. They dive into why sometimes you can use logic to push through stress and anxiety, while other times you may not-and that’s okay! That’s why it’s good to have a big tool box of different coping skills. Our hosts also focus on the skill of sleep in this episode, (listen to last week’s episode on stress for more skills), how sleep can help stress, how to develop better slee...
This episode Jen and Alana talk about all things stress. They discuss how they individually cope with stress, the difference between eustress and distress, emotions, and acceptance. Stress is normal, we all will experience it at some point and to some extent. How do you know when it's time to do something about it, though? You don’t want to miss this one!
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In this episode our hosts cover all things therapy. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice since 2017 and both she and Alana have years of their own personal experiences in therapy.
As a reminder, therapy is the absolute best gift you can ever give yourself.
If you're looking to start therapy, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. Here's the easiest website to locate a therapist in your area: www.psychologytoday.com
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In this week’s episode, Jen and Alana have their very first guest! Dr Sassy Weinstein is a Primary Care Sports Medicine physician specializing in the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and owner of CORE Sports Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sassy joins our hosts to chat about what she does as a sports medicine physician, what lifestyle medicine is, and relates to our hosts on what it's like to start her o...
This week's episode begins to dive into strength training, our two hosts favorite form of exercise. They touch on topics like rep ranges, progressive overload, and lifting heavy as a woman.
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This is a special and vulnerable episode, recorded on Jen's 17th recovery anniversary. Jen and Alana spend this episode talking about recovery from addiction & alcoholism, and how fitness plays a pivotal role in their recovery today.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or alcoholism, please know there is help out there. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline for help.
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In this episode, Alana and Jen discuss the big topic of social media. They tackle all aspects of it: the good, such as connection to others and the bad, such as potential addictions to it. Other topics include how it affects mental performance not just on the field, but in all areas of life, how it affects the ability to be present, and why social media breaks can be really important. Because the truth it social media is not all ba...
This week Alana and Jen dive back into bulking and cutting from last week's episode, they also discuss how sugar can be addictive, why fueling your body helps with cravings, and how most things that are worth it take time to get.
Stay tuned to the end of the episode for the continuation of this week's question of the day.
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In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with stepping on the scale and why it’s time to stop letting a number define your worth. We explore the psychological impact of fixating on weight, the myths behind what the scale really measures, and how to shift your focus toward healthier, more empowering markers of success.
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On this episode Alana and Jen discuss the common fear that a lot of people have: venturing into the weights area of a gym! They'll provide tips and tricks for conquering this fear and encourage you to take a risk and grab those weights!
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Meet the creators of The Better Health Podcast, Alana Asch and Jen Halper. Alana is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach specializing in mental performance. Jen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Personal Trainer. This episode introduces our hosts, how they know each other, their professional lives, and a bit into their stories of recovery.
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