Welcome back to the Nutrition and Life Podcast! In today’s episode, Lisa wraps up months of fascinating interviews on one of the most foundational topics in health: gut health. Drawing from expert insights including Lindsay Little, Liz Roman (“the poop queen”), Dominic Kuza, Trey Bruffey, Dane Anderson, and William Grazione, Lisa offers a comprehensive, practical guide to nurturing your gut and, by extension, your entire well-being. If you’ve struggled with chronic digestive issues, stubborn sym...
Jul 04, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast podcast! In today’s episode, Lisa sits down with renowned fitness and wellness coach Christian Caba to take a deep dive into sustainable fat loss specifically for busy moms. Christian’s heartfelt mission—born from personal experience supporting his own mother—centers on helping women reclaim confidence, prioritize themselves guilt-free, and break free from unsustainable diet cycles. If you’re a mom (or anyone juggling a...
Jul 01, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 220
Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! Today, our host Lisa sits down with Ryan Jore—a dedicated personal trainer and strength specialist—to unpack the science, myths, and mindset behind efficient strength training, especially for women. Whether you’re just getting started, want to break through training plateaus, or aim for your first unassisted chin-up, this episode is packed with expert advice, real life strategies, and motivating stories guaranteed to ins...
Jun 27, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! This week, host Lisa sits down with registered dietitian and weight loss specialist Caroline Piper to unpack the realities of sustainable weight loss and nutrition. In this candid and motivating discussion, Caroline shares her personal journey from unhealthy dieting to becoming a champion for balanced, realistic nutrition. If you’re ready to ditch the extreme diets, banish fear of carbs, and take practical steps toward a he...
Jun 24, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 218
Welcome back to another value-packed episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, Lisa sits down with renowned nutrition, fitness, and business coach Jeffrey Su of First Call Out Fitness for an open-minded discussion on the ever-evolving landscape of health, hormones, gut wellness, and the business of coaching. Whether you're a client, an aspiring coach, or a seasoned professional, this episode is loaded with actionable strategies and mind-shifting perspectives to help fuel your journey. In...
Jun 20, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 217
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In this episode titled “Manifesting Bliss, Living with Intention, and The Power of CORE,” Lisa sits down with the vibrant life coach and personal development expert, Caroline de Posada, for a soul-nourishing conversation on living your most aligned and intentional life. Caroline shares transformative principles—from the foundational “CORE” framework (Clarity, Organization, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence) to her “DAR...
Jun 17, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Welcome back to the Lisa podcast! In this episode, host Lisa Franz sits down with Paulie Campbell—entrepreneur, fitness coach, former professional bodybuilder, and gym owner—to shed light on the realities of the fitness industry. Paulie pulls back the curtain on what it’s truly like to work in fitness, how to set yourself up as a coach, and how clients can finally experience real success by focusing on fundamentals instead of fads. From business advice for new coaches to actionable strategies fo...
Jun 13, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Welcome to another truly insightful episode of the Lisa podcast! Today, host Lisa Franz is joined by renowned physiotherapist, educator, and Human Matrix creator, Zac Cupples. Together, they explore ground-breaking concepts to improve mobility, relieve pain, and optimize movement through foundational elements like breathing, targeted exercise, and practical daily routines. Zac takes us on his journey from competitive sports to expert physiotherapy, sharing transformative tips on breathing for mo...
Jun 10, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Welcome back to another transformative episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today's episode, Lisa sits down with Mindset Coach Heather Hakes for a deep-dive into “becoming the conscious creator of your reality.” Together, they unpack the power of mindset, intuition, and identity—plus share loads of actionable strategies for overcoming perfectionism, indecision, emotional blocks, and self-sabotage. Tune in for practical exercises to break free from autopilot living, step-by-step routines...
Jun 06, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Welcome back to the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s insightful episode, Lisa wraps up Menopause Month with a comprehensive overview of the most critical lessons and actionable strategies gathered from last year’s leading experts on menopause, including Dr. Lara Bryden, Jason Theobald, Dane Anderson, Louise Digby, and more. Whether you’re in your thirties looking to prepare, currently navigating perimenopausal symptoms, or well into menopause, this episode delivers a wealth of evidence-bas...
Jun 03, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! Today, Lisa sits down with the insightful health coach Nicola Farndell, who shares her transformative journey through anxiety, self-doubt, and decades of diet culture to becoming a powerful force in women’s health and menopause coaching. This episode is packed with honest reflections on Nicola’s battle with body image, her reframing of menopause as a new beginning, and her five-pillar approach to health that centers min...
May 30, 2025•43 min
Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, Lisa chats with Stefanie Adler, a fertility, hormone, and gut health nutritionist, who is on a mission to empower women with real, personalized health solutions. Stefanie shares her inspiring journey from overcoming childhood gut issues to helping countless women break free from cookie-cutter health advice and truly thrive. In this episode, Stefanie and Lisa dive deep into the vital topics of hormone balance, the ...
May 27, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Nutrition and Life Podcast! This week, Lisa welcomes Dr. Krystle Zuniga—oncology dietitian, Ph.D., and nutrition myth-buster—to dive deep into the vital connection between nutrition, movement, and cancer prevention. Dr. Zuniga brings a science-backed, compassionate approach to fighting cancer at all stages: from prevention, through treatment, and into survivorship. Together, Lisa and Krystle unpack some of the most persistent myths around “cancer...
May 23, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s episode, host Lisa sits down with the brilliant Michelle Routhenstein - registered dietitian, heart health expert, and passionate advocate for prevention over treatment. Michelle dives deep into the actionable strategies for taking control of your cardiovascular well-being, from understanding your numbers to fine-tuning nutrition for optimal heart health. Discover the secrets behind managing blood pressure, ...
May 20, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, we shine a spotlight on pelvic health—a crucial yet often misunderstood topic that impacts people of all ages and genders. Joining Lisa is Dr. Catrina Fabian, a dedicated pelvic health physiotherapist, who demystifies everything from the anatomy of the pelvic floor, best practices for abdominal health, actionable tips for preventing and managing leakage, to empowering advice for new mothers and athletes alike. D...
May 16, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Welcome back to another dynamic episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s episode, Lisa is joined by the amazing Barbie Boules—also known as the Cognition Dietitian. With over 25 years of experience specializing in menopause, cardiometabolic health, and cognitive wellness, Barbie brings a science-meets-practicality approach to midlife health, especially for women navigating perimenopause and beyond. From unraveling the mysteries behind menopausal brain changes to actionable strategie...
May 13, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! This week, host Lisa sits down with Garrett Serd, accomplished dietitian and the visionary behind Tandem Nutrition, for a candid deep-dive on one of the most misunderstood and neglected aspects of successful weight management: what happens after the diet. If you’ve ever struggled with keeping the weight off or felt nervous about increasing calories post-diet, you’ll find Garrett’s wealth of experience and practical str...
May 09, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today’s episode features the incredible Holly Bertone—midlife weight loss coach, author, and former FBI counterintelligence expert. Holly brings a refreshing perspective to emotional eating, blending her unique FBI background with neuroscience and practical tools to help listeners rewire their relationship with food. Dive into Holly’s powerful personal journey through decades of emotional eating, high-stress environment...
May 06, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Welcome back to another transformative episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today’s show features the brilliant Dr. Ashley Dwyer, a licensed pharmacist and functional health coach specializing in helping women master hormone health for sustainable fat loss and well-being. Dr. Ashley shares her inspiring personal health journey from being a retail pharmacist and competitive bodybuilder to experiencing burnout, hormonal dysregulation, and ultimately finding her passion for women’s hormone he...
May 02, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 203
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Lisa podcast! Today, we’re joined by the brilliant David Amerland—author, lifelong athlete, and martial artist—to explore the philosophy of sustainable fitness and building health that truly lasts. Whether you’re struggling to make exercise a regular habit, want to understand the true “paradox of fitness,” or are curious about how physical health, brain well-being, and emotional resilience intertwine, this episode is packed with actionable insi...
Apr 29, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Lisa Podcast! Today’s guest is Trey Bruffey – a strength coach, founder of Be Opposite Training & Nutrition, and a dedicated advocate for bringing simplicity, sustainability, and a personalized approach back into fitness and health coaching. In this episode, Trey and Lisa dive deep into the pitfalls of overcomplicating health and nutrition, why foundational habits will always trump shiny trends, and how self-care—yes, the real kind!—plays a c...
Apr 25, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Welcome back to another eye-opening episode of the Lisa podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz sits down with Austin Stout—respected coach, educator, and founder of Integrated Muscle and Health. Austin pulls back the curtain on the dynamic and psychological processes behind modern coaching, highlighting the pitfalls of cookie-cutter protocols and the true meaning of an integrated approach to both physique enhancement and health. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or anyone enthusiastic ...
Apr 22, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! This week, host Lisa Franz sits down with Gerald Ernat, accomplished sports dietitian and RP Strength coach, to discuss everything from the science of electrolyte supplementation and busting protein myths, to practical grocery shopping tips, nutrition for the military, and how to tailor your training for maximum results. Gerald shares his personal journey from overcoming unhealthy habits to becoming an expert in sports...
Apr 18, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Henry Ward, a sober ultra runner, share his incredible journey from overcoming addiction to finding solace and strength through ultra running. As Henry details his transformation, he offers insights into training programs, the mental and physical perseverance required for ultramarathons, and how to channel personal adversity into triumphant achievements. Uncover Henry's secrets to balancin...
Apr 15, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In this episode, Lisa is joined by the inspiring Dr. Hillary Cauthen, a clinical sports psychologist, mental performance consultant, and author of the impactful book "Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate." Dive into the intersection of sports psychology and personal growth as Hillary shares her journey from elite athlete to thought leader, and explore the intricate dynamics of trauma, identity, and personal developme...
Apr 11, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Christle Guevarra join us. As a community manager at RP Strength, coauthor of the upcoming "Bodybuilding Anatomy" book, and a medical professional with vast experience, Dr. Christle brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. We delve into her fascinating journey from chemistry to osteopathic medicine and her passion for sports medicine. Listen in as she shares persona...
Apr 08, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Welcome to another enriching episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! This time, we have the honor of hosting Dr. Dani LaMartina, a prominent doctor of physiotherapy and an esteemed IFBB Olympian coach. With her extensive expertise and a refreshingly practical approach, Dani shares profound insights into biomechanics, physiology, and the philosophies behind optimized body movement. Join us as we delve into the world of biomechanics, discussing everything from structural anatomy and individual ...
Apr 04, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Nutrition in Life podcast! In today's episode, we have the honor of hosting Adriana Shuman, a distinguished nutritionist, health strategist, and pharmacist, who shares her incredible journey and philosophy captured in her book, Live Well. Adriana's personal transformation from a life marked by trauma and limited resources to becoming an advocate for sustainable health is both inspiring and insightful. This episode is packed with practical advice ...
Apr 01, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 194
Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, we delve into the fascinating world of metabolism and hormones, addressing some of the biggest challenges women face during midlife. Our exceptional guest, Louise Digby, a seasoned women's weight loss coach and metabolism expert, joins us to share her invaluable insights. Explore the intricate connections between hormones, metabolism, and weight gain, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Louise bring...
Mar 28, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast with host Lisa Franz! In this episode, Lisa is joined by fitness trainer and coach, Geoffrey Verity Schofield, who shares his journey from an English teacher in China to a passionate fitness professional. Get ready to unpack some myths, explore balanced approaches to diet, and dive deep into the world of muscle building. Geoffrey shares valuable insights into sustainable training practices, dispels extreme diet trends, an...
Mar 25, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 192
