The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast

The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast

For more than 15 years, millions have turned to the Fit Bottomed Girls for their fun, fresh, and revolutionary approach to women’s health and fitness without the oh-so-common heaping side of diet culture BS. The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast continues that legacy by educating and empowering women to be active, athletic and adventurous through the ups and downs of motherhood, midlife, and menopause. You should know: We don’t diet, we fuel our goals. We don’t just exercise for the scale, we work out and train for better quality of life. And we believe that fit bottoms can come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. Here, we share real, relatable stories from women just like you as well as evidence-based strategies from our network of women’s health and fitness experts to support you as you pursue your big, brave goals and build your very own fit-bottomed life.

Episodes

March 27, 2025 30 mins

Let’s be honest: most of us have tried to eat more vegetables—only to watch them slowly wilt in the back of the fridge. Or we associate veggies with bland, boring “diet food” and force ourselves to eat them when we’re feeling guilty, not because we actually enjoy them.

In this episode, Alison chats with cookbo...

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Are you constantly pushing through fatigue, thinking you’ll rest later—only to find that “later” never comes? In a culture that glorifies busyness, rest often feels like a luxury we can’t afford. But what if we told you that rest isn’t just a break—it’s a performance-enhancing strategy?

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We often associate poor body image and body dissatisfaction with teens and adult women. But the reality that the roots of negative body image take hold much earlier than that.

In this week's episode, we dive deep into the science behind body image with Drs. Janet Boseovski and Ashleigh Gallagher, co-authors of Beyond Body Posit...

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Why is it so hard to change our habits—even when we know what to do? If you’ve ever struggled with sticking to your health goals, finding motivation, or breaking free from self-sabotage, you’re not alone. The real reason change feels impossible isn’t about willpower or discipline—it’s about your brain.

In this episode, we’r...

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What if the key to thriving in motherhood isn’t "bouncing back" to some old version of you—but moving forward into new postpartum potential and opportunities?

In this empowering episode, I sat down with coach and former elite CrossFit athlete Marlene Andersson to dive into the pressures women face around "snapping back" after pregnancy.

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    Retirement planning isn’t just about financial planning—it’s about creating a life you love in your later years.

    In this episode, we sit down with Suzanne Campi, a coach specializing in life transitions, to talk about all the non-financial investments you can make now to ensure a fulfilling retirement.

    From relationships and adventure to purpose and health, Suzanne shares powerful insights on how to cultivate a meaningful, vibrant ...

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    For many Gen X and Millennial women, fitness was introduced through the lens of diet culture—workouts were about burning calories and getting smaller. But as we've grown older, we’re realizing that those outdated messages aren’t serving us anymore.

    In this episode of the podcast, we explore a powerful shift: moving away from exercise as a means to shrink ourselves and instead embracing fitness as a way to...

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    Diet culture is making a resurgence and we couldn't be more pissed off about it.

    The signs are everywhere. New weight loss drugs that are making people think our bodes are more changeable than they actually are and promise in their advertising the same shit diets have promised for generations and failed to deliver on -- the myth of transformation. Former champions of body positivity have gone to the dark...

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    We hear so much about cortisol, the "stress hormone," on social media these days. Cortisol has become a buzz word in the health and fitness industry—part of a cautionary tale used to warn women away from intense bouts of exercise they age.

    From fear-mongering posts about how it’s ruining your health to questionable advice from "hormone coaches" selling pricey supplements and restrictive diets—it can be ha...

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    With a new year, comes new goals and new resolutions. The end of one year and the beginning of another provide the perfect opportunity to pause, take stock, and reflect on the goals we want to achieve and the habits we hope to form. But what if the biggest obstacle standing in the way of your success wasn’t external? What if it was rooted in our own belie...

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    Body image plays a critical role in shaping how we perceive ourselves, engage with others, and make lifestyle choices. But reaching a place of acceptance—or even joy—with our bodies is no small feat in today's world of social media, constantly-changing beauty standards, and rapidly evolving trends.

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    Are you a high achiever struggling with crippling anxiety and wondering if you'll ever break the cycle of perpetual burnout? 

    In this week's episode, I sat down with Dr. Mary Anderson, licensed psychologist and author of The Happy High Achiever. Together, we ex...

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    According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, HALF of all adults age 50 and older - some 54 million Americans - have low bone mineral density, placing them at increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture which can significantly negatively impact their quality of life. Are you one of them?
     
    On this week's episode of the podcast, I sit down with Karin Weinstein, a personal trainer and yoga teache...

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    To drink or not to drink ... that's the question. Well, it turns out that more and more women in midlife are answering "yes" to that question. In fact, binge-drinking - a drinking behavior we have long associated with young frat boys - is on the rise among women in midlife.

    As a health and fitness coach who works with many women in midlife, I see firsthand how many in this population are busting their midd...

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    In the week's podcast episode, I chat with Trisha Durham. With over two decades of experience in ashtanga vinyasa yoga, Trisha has transitioned from a traditional yoga teacher to a multifaceted movement trainer. Her journey began when she was faced burnout and physical pain, realizing that relying solely on yoga for all her movement needs was not enough and the rigid emphasis on flexibility and alignment ...

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    In this conversation, I talk to Mackenzie Griffith aka Coach Mac, a fitness and nutrition coach who created The Adventure Ready Academy, where the name of the game is helping rad humans become the fittest, strongest versions of themselves, all while having time and energy to go play and enjoy their lives. 

    We bring our decades ...

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    In this conversation, Alison and Kim discuss the challenges women over 40 face regarding fitness and nutrition and the impact those factors have on body composition and health. 

    They discuss the importance of movement, strength training, and nutrition for women, particularly those over 40. They debunk common myths about exercise, emphasizing that it should not solely be viewed as a means to burn calories. Instead, they advocate for...

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    In this conversation, Alison and Holley Samuel discuss the misconceptions surrounding marathon training and weight loss, emphasizing that weight loss should not be the primary goal for runners. They explore the physiological needs of marathon training, the importance of carbohydrates, and the signs of inadequate fueling. Holley provides practical fueling recommendations for long runs and addresses the challenges of early mo...

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    Sage Rountree is a pioneer and internationally recognize...
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    Dr. Melissa Oleson, a doctor of physical therapy and yog...
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