In this episode we examine your vision for your health and whether or not this is aligned with your current lifestyle. We share some stories from our previous holidays when we were stuck in our "all or nothing" mindsets, and we compare those days to how we're approaching the holidays this year. We give you some practices to implement that will help you begin this mindset shift so that you can approach the holidays and the new year feeling in control and guilt-free! Learn more about our upcoming ...
Dec 20, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Where are our BARRE fanatics and former dancers?! Where are our DGAFers who IMMEDIATELY turned your nose up when you read that first sentence?! Whichever category you fall into...we've got something for you in today's episode! Part of our job as health and fitness coaches is to commit to the newest workout programs as they become available in our network. We're also fortunate enough to qualify for special coaching business trips throughout the year. Somehow fate intervened this past October duri...
Dec 12, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 56
When it comes to relationships, we all know the saying: "Relationships Take Work." OK, that's cool, but what does that actually MEAN? Here's what we think...the best way to strengthen the relationships in your life is to become more self aware and to become a better listener. The tips we share in this episode can be applied to any relationship in your life - personally or professionally. PS: We've got a NEW WEBSITE!! Go check us out at www.getfitandsocial.com and let us know what you think!...
Dec 06, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 55
This mini crash course might be exactly what you need to give your habits and routine the kickstart needed to reframe your lifestyle! This 4 week Group Coaching Program with Jenna + Lauren Includes: *Weekly Live Focus Videos covering our fundamentals to get you Fit + Social: habit stacking + planning ahead, drinking water + detoxing, creating grocery lists, reading and understanding the basics of nutrition labels, applying the 80/20 rule, navigating social events and making this a lifestyle that...
Nov 28, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 54
When you're working toward a goal or you're feeling like you've got way too many things on your plate, it's easy to get overwhelmed to the point where you just want to quit. We call it "analysis paralysis" when you just take in more and more information and therefore take less and less action. We've all been there, and we want you to know it's completely normal to feel this way. That being said, you can't STAY in that place of overwhelm. In this episode, we talk you through our process to work t...
Nov 22, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, we're asking you to really dig deep and think about the season of life you're in right now, your personality, and your passions. Are you currently living your life as more of a leader or a follower? If you're a leader, what kind of leader do you want to be? If you're a follower, WHY? Is it because you're truly happy being a follower, or is fear holding you back from passionately stepping into a natural leadership role? If fear is getting in the way, we give you an awesome story ...
Nov 15, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, we're taking it back to our high school sports days! We're sharing some embarrassing stories about times we worked with coaches, and that leads us to our main topic: What IS the job of a coach? What role does a coach play in helping you reach a goal? Maybe you've been trying to achieve a fitness goal or level up in your business for some time now and no matter what you try, you seem to fall short. You might be wondering if a coach is even worth investing in, and we're hoping to ...
Nov 08, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We tend to throw the term, "getting back on track" around a lot, but what in the actual hell does that even mean? Life can be crazy and stressful, and if you don't have a way to ensure you're going to stick to the positive habits you're trying to instill, then you don't stand much of a chance when it comes to being successful. In this episode, we talk about HABIT STACKING. This is a great way to put positive actions into place throughout your day regardless of how crazy life gets. If you're read...
Nov 01, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 50
There's a really big difference between setting goals for yourself and really creating a vision for what you want your life to be like 5...10...even 15 years from now. We talk you through the process of digging deep and really getting clear about your life in this episode, and we hope you take the time to seriously put in the work and get real about what you want. You've only got one life...how do you want to live it?
Oct 25, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We struggled with FOOD for literally 2/3 of our lives. Over eating, under eating, not eating, meal prepping, meal kits, collecting recipes, grocery shopping...you name it - it had our heads spinning for YEARS! Now that we FINALLY have a grasp on how to enjoy food and make it delicious and healthy without feeling deprived, we wanted to share it with you in the easiest way possible! We are so proud to bring you: "The Fit + Social Guide to Simple Meal Planning" - our nutrition eBook with 24 recipes...
Oct 18, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 48
We've had some weird things happen lately and we HAD to share them with you! In this episode, we talk about "angel numbers" and the power of manifesting your dreams through the "water method"...basically, we talk about a lot of things we've questioned in the past - and are still questioning - BUT...all of this cannot just be coincidence. Listen to this episode and let us know how YOU feel about this topic! Can you REALLY manifest your dreams? Order your copy of "The Fit + Social Guide to Simple ...
Oct 11, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 47
WE OFFICIALLY HAVE 10,000+ PLAYS on our podcast!! We are so grateful for YOU - our dedicated listeners! As a "thank you", we're finally launching our nutrition eBook TODAY!! Order your copy of "The Fit + Social Guide to Simple Meal Planning" HERE ! Ready to APPLY for our Fit + Social Mindset Academy? CLICK HERE !! *PS - listen to the end of this episode for your special GIFT!* Are you someone who takes action immediately, or do you tend to overthink the decisions you make? In this episode, we ho...
Oct 09, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Let's take a second and think about your experiences with health and fitness... Have you ever struggled with a "quick fix" or a "fad" diet? Have you spent hours "pinning" healthy recipes only to realize you were feeling ambitious but that lifestyle wasn't sustainable? Have you ever had great intentions when starting a new workout routine, but it's never worked for the long term? Have you ever made excuses or tried to justify why you "just can't seem" to get it together? WE HEAR YOU, and we have ...
Sep 27, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 45
What is YOUR definition of Self Love? Social media has really brought this movement to light recently, and while it can be really positive and have great intention behind it, we've seen a "downside" to the #selflove trend as well. Listen to this episode to hear our definition of "Self Love" and to hear how we're applying it. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this too, and we even have a fun social media challenge for you at the end of this episode!
Sep 20, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 44
You've heard so much about what it takes to START working on a goal, and you've heard about what it feels like to achieve that goal...but WHY doesn't anyone talk about the MIDDLE? You know that place...it's the part where you're exhausted. Where you're feeling defeated...where you're struggling to understand why you're not farther along...why you're working so hard but it's not paying off... SPOILER ALERT: You should ALWAYS be in the middle of some kind of journey, because that means you're maki...
Sep 13, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 43
As two former teachers, we know all about the stress that comes along with the job. Not only are you responsible for making sure your kids learn something while they're with you, but you also worry about them constantly...it's the job that never stops! In this episode, we share some of our best teaching stories, and we go into detail about how we managed stress and developed a solid fitness routine and nutrition habits even though the teacher's lounge was always there to trap and sabotage us! Th...
Sep 06, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, we're talking about the power of belief and how it impacts the people around you. We truly believe that everyone has a purpose in this world, and the sad truth is that a lot of us are not living up to our potential. We want to encourage you to take that leap of faith in yourself and really think about your life. Are you leading by example? Are you sharing your strengths? Or, are you just going through the motions and living for your weekend only to wake up on Sunday with anxiety...
Aug 30, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Let's get one thing straight...having high expectations and setting your goals high can be a GREAT THING! But...it can also be a source of anxiety and stress. We're talking about the negative side effects of expectations today, and we're asking you to dig deep and get real with yourself. Are you being too hard on yourself when you're not reaching these crazy high achievements? Are you finding yourself getting easily annoyed with your friends, family, and significant other when they don't act the...
Aug 23, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Do you find yourself wishing you were further along in certain areas of your life? If so, you probably have times where you’re beating yourself up mentally. In this episode, we give you our best tips to get through those times when you’re feeling frustrated and you’re being really hard on yourself. Regardless of how crappy your day is or how tough those times seem, there is ALWAYS something positive you can find in your day!
Aug 16, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 39
When we stumbled across the book Mastering Your Mean Girl, we weren't sure what to expect, but we've been blown away by how much Melissa Ambrosini's tips have already helped us be more mindful in our daily actions. Since we've experienced such a change in such a short amount of time, we wanted to make sure we shared our take-aways with you. If you're noticing that you feel anxious or overwhelmed easily, chances are you're living your life with FEAR. We're giving you some tips to change your mind...
Aug 09, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Last week you heard Melanie's full story about fighting through pancreatitis and becoming an advocate for herself when she knew something wasn't right with her body. This week, we take things a step farther and discuss what she's learned about nutrition and mindset and how she's using her story to help educate and transform others' lives. On September 1st, you can follow her full journey on her website here ! Follow us on Instagram: Melanie Faulkner Jenna Lockhart Lauren Mayer...
Aug 02, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Our favorite part of our job is connecting with other inspiring women through social media, and when we met Melanie Faulkner, we knew we had to introduce her to you, too! In this episode, you'll hear her full story...how she battled chronic pain during her entire childhood until she was finally diagnosed with acute pancreatitis in her college years. She is a survivor of an extremely rare procedure where they removed parts of her stomach, intestines, and pancreas, and reinserted her eyelet cells ...
Jul 26, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Life is full of many ups and downs, and when we're striving to accomplish a goal we tend to get stuck in the downs and think it's impossible to get back UP! The secret to getting back on top is to not lose your momentum! Quitting should never be an option if the goal you are working toward is important to you. Let us ask you this...Do you find yourself working toward a goal and struggling to: #1 gain momentum and #2 keep it going? If you answer yes, then you have to tune in this episode! We talk...
Jul 19, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Let's be real: We know you've seen hashtags or posts on your social media about living a #balanced life...and we think that's BS. In this episode, you're going to learn why we actually think it's healthier to be UNBALANCED during different times and seasons of your life. Instead of trying to keep everything even, you need to get real with yourself about what you want to really go for, then you need to prioritize and make it happen. We're giving you some action steps to do just that, and we can't...
Jul 12, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Do you have a hard time trying to "balance" your fitness and nutrition with your social life? That's a question we hear pretty often, so we figured since it's July 5th and you're most likely hungover and still dreaming of beer and fireworks, we'd talk about how we manage to stay fit WHILE being social. We used to beat ourselves up mentally when we'd let loose, because we didn't have a solid system in place to get back on track. We relied on ibuprofen and McDonalds, which really only made us feel...
Jul 05, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We've had some serious mental struggles around vanity sizing lately... Picture this: You're actually feeling confident in your own skin, so you decide to go shopping or order an outfit online. BUT when you try it on, your confidence disappears almost immediately because the size you *THINK* should fit you doesn't even come close. We're sure you know that feeling, because we're dealing with it all the time too. We share our thoughts on that during this episode, then we go off on a pretty awesome ...
Jun 28, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode, we're sharing all the deets about our 100 Day Fitness Challenge! We are PUMPED to do this program for ourselves, but we're also inviting you to do it with us. 100 straight days may seem like a tad much, but we promise you'll be just as excited as we are after you listen to this episode. We talk about mindset and the importance of a solid routine, and we truly believe this is the way to do it! You have two ways to join us: 1. Become one of our clients and let us coach you through...
Jun 21, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Being vulnerable can be a really tough thing to do, but sometimes can lead to the greatest personal growth. Putting your fears on the line and allowing yourself to be vulnerable can open up a whole different side of you that you didn't realize was there. Keeping a positive mindset about the areas of your life you'd like to focus on can lead to greatness. Stop letting the opinions of others control the success you have in life. Be vulnerable, put fear aside, and step into the real you. We're so e...
Jun 07, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Ohhhh fad diets. They've been around for ages, and if you're listening to this episode, we're betting that you've even tried one or two...or ten... Welcome to the club, girl. We've been down that rabbit hole ourselves, and we're proud to say we ain't ever goin' back! In this episode, we're going to share some of the ridiculous diets we tried that we actually thought were a good idea at the time...you're in for some laughs, but we're also going to share how we got out of that trend once and for a...
May 31, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 28
It's official. As of TODAY - Friday, May 24th, 2019 - Lauren and Jenna are both officially "retired" teachers! We share this with you to inspire you to live your passion. We have mad respect for teachers, and truly believe they are some of the most special people out there. We also believe that we will ALWAYS be teachers...we're just teaching in a different aspect now. Listen to this episode for the full story behind our decision to move in a different direction.
May 24, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
