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Far From Perfect with Kylie Larson

Kylie Larsonwww.thekylielarson.com
Join me on my journey away from perfection. We'll cover High Performance, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle and mental health.
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Episodes

Birth Control: Band-Aid or Best Option

After several years of working with women, I've realized that the more we can be in tune with our bodies, the better decision we can make. One thing that holds women back from knowing their own bodies is being on hormonal birth control. Breanne explains to us how the female menstrual cycle is our body's way of communicating to us and when our cycle is manipulated by outside forces, we are missing out on valuable information. Breanne Kallonen has a Doctor of Naturopathy and Biomedical Science deg...

Jul 31, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ashley Wiens, IFBB Figure Pro - The Power to Change & the Freedom to Choose and What It Takes to Reach Your Goals

Ashley is a world-class trainer and coach who has had her own fascinating fitness journey. We start with a brief introduction of who Ashely is, but most importantly dive into how she got to where she is. Ashely talks about her typical clients, what their obstacle are and explains how she helps them reach their goals and change both their body and mind. My favorite part of the podcast is when we dive into Ashley's nutrition strategies and how she educates clients about how the body adapt to what ...

Jul 25, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 25

When Will It Ever Be Enough?

Writer Dave Pennington and I take some time to discuss the concept of "enough." When will you feel as though what you are doing enough? And when will what you have be enough? Both of us have found working with our clients (in totally different industries) that most people are burning the candle at both ends and still coming up short in terms of feeling what they are doing is enough. It affects all areas of your life. Our obsession with productivity is wreaking havoc on our quality of life. When ...

Jul 21, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 24

The DUTCH Test, Hormonal Health and Holistic Wellness with Ali Damron

As usual, a great conversation with Ali Damron. We start our discussion explaining what the DUTCH test is, why I took this test and why you might want to consider it. We also dive into why you shouldn't settle for anything less than your best. Being the hormone expert that Ali is, she describes to us how the hormones actually work in the body and how we can optimize this whole process if something is off. As we discussed in a prior episode we discuss how several lifestyle factors actually have a...

Jul 16, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 23

What Does "Health" Look Like? Getting Lean vs. Getting Healthy with Kylie and Josh

Just because someone LOOKS like the picture of health on the outside, it doesn't necessarily mean they are healthy on the inside. In this episode Josh and I discuss what is health, what other factor contribute to your overall health and most important of all, what is the roll of mental health.

Jun 22, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Reverse Dieting with Kylie and Josh

As a follow up to our discussion on metabolic adaptation, Josh and I discuss reverse diets in this epidode. We cover: 1. What is a reverse diet? 2. Who should be doing reverse diets? 3. How do you implement the reverse? For more information, you can watch a recent IGTV that Josh posted. Click here.

Jun 08, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Cardio, Metabolic Adaptation & More with Josh Levine.

Grab a pen and paper because you are going to want to take notes during this podcast. Josh and I cover several topics that our clients frequently ask us about. We start off by addressing how much cardio should you do for your fat loss goals, what about HIIT vs. LISS and does fasted cardio matter. We also explain what metabolic adaptation is, how you can work with your body to keep working towards your goals, even as your body adapts. There are so many great nuggets in this epidote and I'm sure y...

May 31, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Training, Nutrition and Business with Jess Allen

After seven years of following Jess and doing her workouts, I finally had the opportunity to sit down and chat with her about all things training, nutrition and business. For years, I've been dying to ask her how she comes up with her workouts and really just get to know her better. We start of by getting to know a little more about Jess and her journey from collegiate softball player at Standford University into a coach, trainer and entrepreneur. Our discussion includes the differences (and mut...

May 27, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 19

Moving Out of Fear, Doubt and Uncertainty Into Action with Tom Terwilliger

Tom Terwilliger, Athlete, Entrepreneur and Motivator sat down to talk mindset with me. Tom won, (YES WON) the Super Bowl of body building, and was Mr. America. He transferred the skills it took him to become the world's best body builder and became an author, entrepreneur and coach. As you can see, he is my kind of people! A few of my favorite snippets/quotes include: How to create your comeback plan When you are focused like a laser on the problem, you can’t see any of the opportunities. Get ou...

May 18, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 18

What's Really In the Mirror? Body Dysmorphia with Therapist Joe Eiben

Where do I begin??? This episode with Joe is full of nuggets that will open your eyes and make you examine your relationship wit yourself and how you eat and exercise. The main point of having Joe on the podcast was to discuss body dysmorphia, but it turned out to be so much more. Joe explains how the obsession with how we look is actually a distractor to what we are actually feeling. Our mind and our ego are trying to protect us from the feelings we don't want to feel. WE GO DEEP. One of my fav...

Apr 22, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 17

How to Put Words On the Page with David Pennington

David Pennington is a fellow entrepreneur whose business is built around his copywriting, content development and creative direction expertise. I invited him to be on the podcast to give all you fellow small business owner and entrepreneurs some pointers on how to upgrade your own copywriting. I have personally been working with Dave for about six months now and have already learned so much. Whether you need help with social media posts, emails, blogs or branding, Dave is your guy. We talk about...

Apr 20, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 16

How To Make It Harder - Training at Home with Josh Levine

In this episode we discuss how to get the most out of your at home workouts. We discuss: Creating a pre-workout ritual Time under tension Isometric holds Pulses Drop sets Supersets Utilizing bands Mind-muscle connection For videos of what we discussed, check out Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshlevinefitness/ Where to buy bands: Elite FTS West Side Barbell Dr. John Rusin Tom Brady XBands Most importantly, remember why you started working out/training in the first place. It's not t...

Apr 15, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Getting Your Child to Talk to You About Their Feelings with Counselor Stacy Scalfaro

As a school counselor of 18 years, Stacy has several hands-on tools that we can use as parents to get our children to open up to us about what they might be feeling right now. This episode was recorded in April of 2020 as the world deals with the Corona Virus. Schools are closed, children are at home without their friends and they may need to get some things off their chest. But how do you get your child to talk to you about what they are feeling? That's where Stacy comes in! From bubbles to par...

Apr 14, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Managing Mental Health During a Global Pandemic with Therapist Erica Bonham

This episode is the therapy session you did not know you needed...or maybe you did! Erica gives us some things to keep in mind as we try to navigate these inprecidentented times. I believe her approach and tips will give you peace of mind, something we can all use more of. You can reach Erica at: https://cultivateyourinnerbadass.wordpress.com

Apr 07, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 13

How to Be a High Performer with Richard Bryan, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Author

I wanted to have Richard on the show because in my opinion, he is the archetype of a high performer. In this episode we discuss how he manages his top three priorities, what his morning routine looks like, the difference between a coach and a mentor and what his definition of success is. Whether you are an entrepreneur, business person or someone looking to level up their life, you will learn something in this episode. For more on Richard: https://richardjbryan.com

Apr 06, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams Beyond Affirmations and Mindset with Keri Norley

WOW! Everyone needs to listen to this podcast. Keri educates us on manifestation, what it really is and how you can get out of your head into your body. Manifestation is more than the law of attraction. It's raising your vibration, and getting your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies all on the same page. This episode was particularly timely as we recorded it in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. We discuss how this pandemic might just be the thing we need to wake us up and shift w...

Mar 31, 202059 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Q&A with Dr. Layne Norton - No Extremes, Just Science

Dr. Layne Norton is arguably one of the BEST resources for nutrition information anywhere. His information is based in research and he calls 'em like he sees 'em. Layne is out on the inter webs fighting the good fight amongst extremist and zealots, always working to give us the best information possible. Can you tell I'm a fan? I've personally been working with Layne as my nutrition coach for over three years. I've learned to much not only from my work one-on-one with him, but also through his s...

Mar 26, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Change Your Mindset to Change Your Life - From the Girl Who Didn't Know Anything to the Woman Who Knows Everything (almost)

Have you ever felt like you're the only one who doesn't have a special gift or purpose? Like nothing you have to offer is significant? My good friend Lindsey Murray, Director of Marketing for the FASTerway to Fatloss, joins me in this episode to talk about how she turned her life around my changing her mindset. We talk about how she went from folding jeans and underwear at American Eagle to living her purpose helping other women grow and build their businesses. Lindsey offers her perspective on ...

Mar 21, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Jaime Morocco - The MOST IMPORTANT Factor When It Comes to Fat Loss

Jaime is one of the best nutrition and fitness coaches out there. She is direct and to the point, yet compassionate at the same time. In this episode we talk bout her struggles as an overweight child, how she lost weight and gained self-discipline, what it takes to truly lose weight and lose it for good and also a key strategy to getting clients to make the necessary changes in order to be successful long-term. You can find Jaime on Instagram at @jaimemorocco ....

Mar 13, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Introducing Josh Levine - How to NOT Get Bulky and Finding Your Personal Trainer

Today was the first of many podcasts with Josh. In this episode we talk about how Josh and I met, how Josh transitioned out of corporate America into personal training and being his own boss, how hard it is to put muscle on your body and finally how to find the personal trainer that is right for you.

Mar 12, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 7

How to Get Your Partner to Exercise & Overcoming Anxiety with Patrick Larson

What do you do when you're a former athlete, but have dedicated the last 10 years of your life to supporting your family and let your fitness fall the the wayside? Pat shares his story and advises those of you who you are trying to encourage to make fitness and nutrition a priority in their life again. He also shares with us his struggle with anxiety and how he overcame the dark spot he found himself in 3 years ago. You will be moved by Pat's strength and vulnerability.

Mar 09, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Resilience and Reverence for Life with Erica Valenzuela

Erica shares her inspiring life story with us, including meeting her birth mother, surviving a near death experience and raising her daughter as a single mother. We also talk about leaving what’s comfortable to create a life you love. You WILL be inspired.

Mar 04, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 5

High Performance and Lifestyle Change with Colby Knepp.

Colby and I discuss the challenges faced by high performers when it comes to managing their time and their energy. We dive into how to create change, what really matters and how someone successfully created change in their life.

Feb 12, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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