Anne Marie Chaker is a former features writer for the Wall Street Journal, a professional bodybuilder, and now author of the new book Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives . After overcoming significant personal challenges, Anne Marie found strength training, which not only transformed her physically but also reshaped her confidence and how she moves through the world. In this episode, we’re diving into Anne Marie's journey, the game-changing ideas from her b...
Jun 27, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 16
In this inspiring episode of Big Idea Big Moves, host Jamie Allison sits down with Tasha Star, a former competitive show jumper and bodybuilder turned wellness advocate and fitness entrepreneur. Tasha opens up about her transition from the equestrian world to coaching women on health, fitness, and hormone balance. She shares how her background in psychotherapy has shaped her holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing balance, sustainability, and mental resilience. Jamie and Tasha dive into the c...
Mar 11, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 15
In this episode of Big Idea Big Moves, host Jamie Allison sits down with Emily Lyons, a dynamic entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses from the ground up. Emily shares her inspiring journey—starting from her first promotional modeling agency, Femme Fatale, to expanding into the luxury market and beyond.Jamie and Emily dive into the key strategies for business growth, including branding, customer feedback, goal setting, and managing the challenges of entrepreneurship—such as le...
Mar 04, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 14
In this inspiring episode of The Big Idea Big Moves Podcast , Jamie sits down with fitness influencer, health and wellness coach and entrepreneur Lexie Bold , who has built a thriving fitness and wellness brand in Tulum, Mexico. Lexie shares how she overcame fear and embraced bold changes to create the life she envisioned. They discuss: ✅ The power of goal setting and breaking big dreams into actionable steps ✅ Building a supportive community and hosting transformational retreats ✅ The importanc...
Feb 25, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 13
In this motivating episode of Big Idea Big Moves , Jamie sits down with Francheska Martinez , a movement enthusiast and functional fitness expert. FrancheskaFit shares her journey from a childhood filled with dance and movement to discovering weight training and ultimately embracing functional fitness . She dives into the importance of movement, efficiency, injury prevention, and holistic wellness , explaining how she helps clients manage chronic pain by addressing the root causes rather than ju...
Feb 13, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Sheena Bathory isn’t just an athlete—she’s a force of nature. Growing up in a tough neighborhood in Hungary, Sheena’s childhood was anything but ordinary. Wrestling with her parents and siblings in their home became her first training ground, forging the grit and resilience that would later make her the most recognizable figure in one of the world’s most controversial and dangerous sports. In this episode of Big Idea Big Moves , we dive into Sheena’s unconventional journey, from her raw and rele...
Feb 05, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Faye Stenning makes a highly anticipated return to Big Idea Big Moves! You might recognize her from NBC’s coverage of Spartan Racing, as a fierce Defender on Million Dollar Mile, or from the TELUS documentary She Is Spartan. But beyond her reputation as an elite athlete, Faye has taken on new roles—as a coach, a mom, and now, the founder of Fit with Faye. In this episode, Faye shares how her science-backed approach to training helps people get stronger, fitter, and healthier without wasting time...
Jan 23, 2025•35 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Lauren Rudick is an internationally celebrated yoga instructor and the founder of Yoga Academy International. Over her 15+ years in the industry, Lauren has traveled across six continents and visited over 50 countries, sharing her dynamic and heartfelt teaching style with tens of thousands of students. Lauren has been featured in fitness and wellness publications like Women’s Health and Optimyz . In 2022 she taught yoga to the Canadian Olympic Hockey team and regularly works with high performing...
Jan 16, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Big Idea Big Moves is kicking off 2025 with an episode designed to inspire your whole-life transformation! In this inspiring episode Jamie Allison sits down with Margaux Alvarez—a 7-time CrossFit Games athlete, NBC Titan Games contestant, 2X American Ninja Warrior, entrepreneur, fitness coach, and winemaker—to explore her journey of resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, they dive into topics like resilience, goal-setting, authenticity, and building good habits ...
Dec 27, 2024•33 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Set Your Whole Life Goals for 2025 with Jamie Allison Ready to make 2025 your year of transformation? In this special episode of Big Idea Big Moves , host Jamie Allison—entrepreneur, consultant, author, and seasoned podcast host—shares a proven formula for whole-life success. Drawing from six seasons of conversations with world-class guests, including astronauts, CEOs, pro athletes, and entrepreneurs, Jamie presents a step-by-step approach to intentional life design. You’ll discover how to: Refl...
Dec 18, 2024•24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Anne Marie Chaker is a former features writer for the Wall Street Journal, a professional bodybuilder, and now author of the upcoming new book Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives . After overcoming significant personal challenges, Anne Marie found strength training, which not only transformed her physically but also reshaped her confidence and how she moves through the world. In this episode, we’re diving into Anne Marie's journey, the game-changing ideas f...
Dec 02, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In this episode of Big Idea Big Moves , Jamie sits down with Caren Carnegie, founder of Transform Fitness Coaching. As a Certified Personal Training Specialist and Spiritual Life Coach, Caren shares her transformative journey of overcoming personal struggles and embracing holistic wellness. Together, they discuss the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and resilience in personal growth. Caren offers practical tips for blending fitness and spirituality, shares her entrepreneurial challenges...
Nov 19, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In this inspiring episode of Big Idea, Big Moves , Jamie chats with Kayti Simonson—a lawyer, former NCAA athlete, and professional hybrid competitor—about her impressive journey navigating both high-stakes sports and a demanding legal career. Kayti shares her experiences from semi-professional soccer to racing at the Hyrox World Championships, offering insights into her rigorous training, mental resilience, and strategies for setting and achieving goals. Together, Jamie and Kayti discuss what it...
Nov 11, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this powerhouse episode of Big Idea Big Moves , host Jamie Allison dives into the high-octane world of athletic training and wellness with two inspiring athletes and coaches, Jessica O’Connell and Faye Stenning, co-founders of GRIT Athletic Coaching. Jessica, a Canadian Olympian and Exercise Physiologist, and Faye, a pro Obstacle Course Racer and strength specialist, share their personal journeys from competing at the highest levels to launching a transformative online coaching program. Disco...
Oct 30, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 4
As Theresa Ivancik competes in the 2024 Olympia, we’re taking you back to one of our most inspiring and popular episodes! In this Classic Rewind, we revisit Theresa's incredible transformation from struggling with an eating disorder to becoming one of the top female bodybuilders in the world. In this inspiring episode, Jamie and Theresa dive into her: ✅ Journey from bulimia to finding strength in bodybuilding ✅ Emotions stepping onto the Olympia stage for the first time ✅ Commitment to staying h...
Oct 11, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Andrea Simulus is a body transformation coach specializing in nutrition, low-impact exercise, and TRX workouts for long-term fitness. After surviving a traumatic helicopter crash that shattered her leg, Andrea's recovery journey is nothing short of inspiring. As a busy mom of four, she’s passionate about helping others fit fitness into their everyday lives. In this episode, Jamie and Andrea dive into her path to wellness, how she rebuilt her fitness after the accident, her approach to building c...
Sep 26, 2024•31 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In this episode, Jamie is joined by Cynthia Arscott, a leading kids' mindfulness expert and the CEO & Founder of Goldminds , a new app offering research-backed meditations, sleep stories, and mindfulness classes for children. Cynthia shares her journey from corporate sales and marketing at companies like Uber and Pepsi to launching Goldminds —a platform designed to help kids manage stress, regulate emotions, and improve sleep. Together, Cynthia and Jamie discuss how teaching mindfulness at a...
Sep 19, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this episode, Jamie is joined by Dr. Mini Kaur Rattu, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in trauma and stress-related disorders, including PTSD and anxiety. Dr. Mini is also a certified yoga instructor, health educator, mindfulness teacher, fitness competitor, and a leader in health and wellness retreats. Together, they dive into Dr. Mini's personal journey to achieving balance, exploring how to find your own path amidst societal pressures, and emphasizing the role of self-awaren...
Sep 05, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 30
We're excited to bring back one of our Big Idea Big Moves favorites from 2023! In this standout episode, Jamie sits down with the dynamic Jaclyn to explore her secrets to balancing motherhood, fitness, and entrepreneurship, all while navigating the recognition that comes with being in the public eye alongside her partner, Alex Rodriguez . 🎧✨ 🔑 Key Takeaways: Mindset Mastery: Learn how Jaclyn cultivates a winning mindset that helps her stay balanced and focused as a busy and involved mom. Navig...
Aug 29, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Shelby Bates has quickly made a name for herself in the pickleball world. She only started competing in early 2022 and within 6 months decided to go pro. She played tennis at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. She continues to teach both tennis and pickleball in Florida and plays for MLP Australia’s Western Vipers. In this episode Shelby and Jamie talk about her quick rise in the sport of Pickleball, the exciting opportunities that come with a high growth sport, and how she sets goal...
Aug 15, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 28
In this episode, Jamie sits down with Alayne Wadsworth, a professional dancer, model, and scoliosis advocate, whose journey from a challenging diagnosis to becoming a world champion dancer is nothing short of remarkable. Diagnosed with scoliosis in middle school, Alayne wore a brace for five years before undergoing life-saving spinal surgery. Her determination to not only walk again but to excel in the demanding world of ballroom dance showcases her warrior spirit. Throughout the conversation, J...
Aug 10, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Get ready to be inspired by Claire Bays, a wellness and mindset coach, former competitive CrossFit athlete, and advocate for sober living. Claire takes us through her incredible journey from a small-town upbringing in Oklahoma, grappling with alcohol issues and feeling overwhelmed by the gym environment, to her transformation into a notable figure in the fitness and wellness industry. Her story is a powerful reminder of the resilience needed to change one's life, and offers inspiration for anyon...
Jul 31, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Unlock the secrets to transforming your life with our special guest, Vicky Peraki—a mindset and movement coach who left her corporate advertising career to build a thriving fitness business on the tranquil island of Crete. Witness Vicky's inspiring journey from the bustling city life to the serene beaches of Greece. You’ll learn how her unwavering passion for movement and strength training became the catalyst for this bold move, and the incredible challenges she overcame to establish herself in ...
Jul 25, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Amber Balcaen, the trailblazing Canadian female driver who made history by winning a NASCAR-sanctioned race in the US, joins us for a compelling conversation on this episode. Amber recounts her inspiring journey from the dirt tracks of Manitoba to the high-speed world of NASCAR, highlighting the pivotal role of her family's racing legacy and the influential NASCAR diversity program. As she shares the hurdles she overcame to establish her career in North Carolina, Amber underscores the importance...
Jul 19, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Andrea Berlin-Schwartz is an ACE Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, Fitness Instructor, and Yoga Instructor. She is a successful fitness entrepreneur who has her own app and is a passionate advocate for empowering women to discover their true potential and realize their goals. As a healthy lifestyle coach she works to integrate movement, mindfulness, nutrition, and self-care into her holistic approach – all while being a busy mom. In this episode Jamie and Andrea tal...
Jul 18, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Taylor Dayne Loyd is a celebrated personal trainer, has been a CrossFit athlete and is a successful entrepreneur. Through her own in-person and remote coaching programs excels at helping others achieve their personal fitness goals through tailored strength and conditioning programs. In this episode Jamie and Taylor talk about her turbulent success journey from a troubled childhood and selling drugs, to the loss of her CrossFit career and gym during the pandemic, to now achieving new goals and bu...
Jul 02, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Yana Hempler is not just a runner; she's a record-setter, a community champion, and an inspiration to anyone who believes in the power of purpose to fuel their dreams. Yana is an internationally published fitness writer and certified running coach, whose journey from a running novice to a record-holder is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Yana has appeared in major publications such as Canadian Running Magazine, STRONG Fitness Magazine, and Oxygen Magazine, and her story has been featured on CTV N...
Jun 27, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 21
What if a health scare could be the catalyst for a life-changing transformation? Join us as we sit down with Adrienne Ferro, owner of Craving4Coaching, a health and fitness coach, certified personal trainer, and bodybuilding athlete, who shares her compelling story of overcoming weight problems and high blood pressure. Adrienne reveals how a deep dive into nutrition and fitness helped her shed 30 pounds and reclaim her health. Her journey didn't stop there; fueled by her own success, she transit...
Jun 20, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Emily Renna is a member of the USA bobsled team. The former high school and college track and field star began training for the sport in January of 2020 and quickly earned her way on to the team. Since then she has been the 2023 National Push Champion, a National Champion in the 2-woman bobsleigh, and a World Cup Bronze Medalist. Emily has a masters degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and works in biotechnology when she isn't training or competing. In the this episode Emily and Jamie talk...
Jun 13, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Hattie Kanyo is a competitive CrossFit athlete, a 2024 CrossFit Games qualifier, an Exercise Science graduate, a fitness coach, traveller and health and wellness podcaster. She also won the ElFit Championship in Egypt at the end of 2023. In this episode Hattie and Jamie talk about punching her ticket to the 2024 CrossFit Games, how inspiring others is a privilege she takes seriously, and how mindset can be a superpower. Be sure to tell Jamie and Hattie what you think about this episode by leavin...
Jun 03, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 18
