Living More Alive

Living actively is a HUGE part of living your life to the fullest. But so often we make excuses for why it won't fit into our life right now, or why we can't do it. I get that life gets in the way, but in this episode I give you strategies and ideas for how you can start to prioritize a more active lifestyle. I discuss how to remove barriers to going to the gym, reframe your mindset, and give you ideas for activities to add...

Make these small changes to your diet and you will see changes in how you feel, your energy, muscle building, and likely your physique too! In this episode I break down why you should reduce processed foods, and what that actually means. I also tackle topics like trans fats, added sugars and other important things to look out for on nutrition labels. Nutrition can be made to sound confusing because you don't know what is good a...

Joy! It feels this is in short supply in our current world. Sometimes we want so badly to be joyful but there are so many life circumstances that get in the way, and we lose our perspective. Why let a single day go by without joy though? What is the purpose of life if not to be joyful and spread joy?! So I talk about how I personally work towards being joyful daily, and how you can too! Gaining perspective is my number one tip. Giv...

In this episode I talk with Lexi Johnson who owns an online fitness company called LexiJWellness. She began this business over COVID while juggling a full time job and eventually took the leap to running her business full time. We discuss her personal background, what it's like to run a business, and the community she has built through the business. She believes in the power of the domino effect and the growth in her business i...

Have you heard that lifting weights decreases flexibility? Maybe you're wondering if static stretching before a workout is helpful? Or if you should lift light weight for high reps to be toned? I talk about popular beliefs circulating about fitness so that you have the answers! I don't claim to have all the answers, but with my own experience, and a bit of research in the data, I have a pretty good rundown for you. There ar...

If you have ever dealt with imposter syndrome, you are going to want to give this episode a listen! I discuss what imposter syndrome is and the feelings that come along with it. It is most common in females, and especially minority females. And guess what? Females first described the syndrome! If you have been feeling inadequate at work or feel like you don't belong in your current position, or feel like you're always overw...

This week I talked with Stephanie McMahon, a pediatric physician assistant, avid runner, and the most joyful spirit you will ever meet. I got to live with Stephanie during PA school and she is uplifting to all the humans in her life. We discuss the importance of community and building relationships after a move, how she stays active while balancing social activities, and what it’s like being a pediatric PA. We also dive into what i...

A question I frequently hear is, how do you prepare all your meals? How do you find time to cook your food? What do you make at home? Planning ahead and making meals at home is important for success, but it also has a learning curve! In this episode I offer advice on groceries, how to plan ahead for meals, and ideas for quick and easy meals for success! If you're ready to make some big changes, or just improve your nutrition, then ...

I sat down with Paige Westley, an avid crossfitter, and Legionnaire sales rep at 1st Phorm HQ for an awesome conversation! We talk all about her experience with Crossfit and the supportive community she has found within the crossfit space. You may even see her name in future crossfit competitions! We get into her journey from bodybuilding to crossfit as well as her approach to nutrition with the 80/20 rule. Paige is engaged and has...

I just hosted a bachelorette party of 14 ladies at my house all weekend and I am wiped out! We had so much fun but I definitely need some rest and recovery so this episode just makes sense. My workouts have left me sore, and I noticed less energy, so I will be using these strategies! I fill you in on what techniques I personally love for recovery. We also discuss strategies such as massage, light activity, cold water immersion, and...

Hey everyone! This week I sat down with Jessica Reyer, a 4th year medical student in Philadelphia, to discuss her time in medical school, how she stayed sane, and what her future looks like! We dive into what it was like to quarantine as a student, and how that affected her studies. We also discussed her strategies for refreshing her mind in order to study for long periods of time, what her future holds as a physician, and how it f...

An episode all about the things that the health and wellness space have taught me through trial and error! I have been in my "fitness era" for about 7 or 8 years now and there is a lot to be learned! We talk about the power of sleep, discipline and how failure can be a powerful learning opportunity! This is a very chatty lighthearted episode so grab your favorite seltzer and let's get into it!

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Hey friends! How do you get up earlier when you like to hit that snooze button? In this episode I talk about all the hacks to start waking up earlier, and getting your day jumpstarted! I get the question all the time "How do you get up so early?" or they say "I wish I was a morning person"! After a brief discussion of the winter blues, I dive into tips such as the morning routine, productivity in the morning, and how your night aff...

Nutrition can be such a broad range of topics and it is tough to cover it in one podcast episode! So this episode is an introduction to big topics like eating the rainbow, what are macros and how to harness them, and what to look out for in food labels. I also talk a bit about glucose monitoring and why I feel everyone should get a change to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to understand more about your own body! Knowledge i...

Confidence is a skill we can all develop. Have no fear! You are not destined to be soaked in sweat with every new social situation! We get a little far into the psychology of confidence and self efficacy, but stick with me. We dive into how your perception can shape your confidence, how other people perceive you, and I talk about the fake it til you make it tricks I use to come off brave and confident. You have value, so be confide...