"I just want to be healthy." I hear this a lot- and if this sounds like you, you'll love this podcast. You're done with yo-yo dieting, you no longer care about 'six pack abs'. Sure, it would be nice to lose a few pounds, but you're more concerned about your health, your energy, and being able to DO LIVE. In this interview with Ginny, you'll learn: The first step to changing your eating habits Why complex plans don't work, and what to do instead The most important step to breaking the cycle of em...
Apr 15, 2019•34 min
Our thoughts. They can be our greatest ally, or our greatest hindrance to getting to where we want to go, being that person we want to be, getting the body we want to have. The first step to changing our thoughts is to become aware of them. By default, we are are TERRIBLE at being aware our own thoughts. Our own thoughts seem real. Like when we having a bad dream- we're in it, we feel it- and it feels REAL. In today's podcast we're going to unpack two common thoughts and phrases that STOP you fr...
Apr 08, 2019•19 min
Honour the Struggle. Embrace the Suck. Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise. All beautiful words. All great quotes. But going through it can downright SUCK. And we think the challenge will be sticking to our Sunday afternoon meal plans, or pushing ourselves through a workout. But the REAL challenge is when your head is no longer in the game. When you no longer care. Let this podcast be a conversation between you and I through a challenging time. Your ...
Apr 01, 2019•17 min
If you believe it, you can achieve it. Undoubtedly, you’ve heard that quote before. We say it, we take it as lip service. But take a moment to really think about what it means. Let it sink in. If you believe it. You can achieve it. The inverse would be:if you don’t believe it. You can’t achieve it. Do you believe you yourself? Do you believe you can achieve your goals? That you can lose the weight and keep it off? That you can create a permanent lifestyle change? Get out of debt? Get that job? B...
Mar 25, 2019•23 min
How to break bad habits (and stick to good ones) “I just need to stop snacking at night” “I just need to start being more consistent” “If only I stopped eating when I wasn’t hungry” “I need to stop eating junk food”. Most of us know what to do to improve or health, fitness and nutrition, we just don’t do it consistently. 40-45% of what we do in a day, like it or not, is out of habit. We have good habits, like brushing our teeth, and bad habits, like snacking on junk food when we’re stressed or s...
Mar 18, 2019•23 min
Do you sometimes feel like your own worst enemy? Are you motivated and knowledgable about what to do when it comes to reaching your health and fitness goals, only to find your best-laid plans derailed by emotional eating or self-sabotage? Do you identify as an emotional or binge eater? It's not your fault. You're not broken. And this podcast is for you. I'm joined by Kayla van Egdom, certified personal trainer, mindbody eating coach and author. Kayla is passionate about helping women free themse...
Mar 11, 2019•27 min
Are you either 100% in, or completely off the wagon? Many people identify as ‘all or nothing’ thinkers. They are either being really ‘good’, where they are completely on track with their planned meals and workouts, OR they ‘cheat’ with one too many glasses or wine or a bag or chips, and then throw in the towel for the rest of the day, week, or month. It’s black and while. All or nothing. And this type of thinking is one of the most common reasons people fail to lose weight, or fail to keep off t...
Mar 04, 2019•29 min
They say abs are made in the kitchen, but it can be challenging to find the time to plan and prepare meals to hit your goals when you’re busy. As a mom, wife and business owner, I get it! Join me in my kitchen as I share 3 tips to make fat-loss meals for BUSY PEOPLE so that you can CONSISTENTLY eat well and make progress toward your goals! Listen in, and then TAKE ACTION! Ditch the Diet + Lose Weight (FREE COURSE) www.tanjashaw.com/freecourse
Feb 25, 2019•32 min
We all want more love, passion and connection our relationships. We want meaningful relationships. But in order to get MORE, we need to level up. We need to apply consistent, intentional effort to making our relationships better. In this podcast, you'll walk away with 3 things you can take action on TODAY to experience more love, passion and connection in your relationships - friends, family, team and lover! 💕 Listen in, and then TAKE ACTION! WEEKLY LIVE TRAINING happens Thursdays at 9:00AM PST...
Feb 18, 2019•27 min
If you're tired of starting over, stop quitting. Easier said than done... but then again, isn't everything easier said than done? Join me on this podcast to learn: A radical new approach to how you view challenges 3 questions to ask yourself (and then answer) to create forward momentum when things get hard What the real challenge is when it comes to your overall health, and how to overcome it Join me Thursdays at 9AM PST/ 12PM EST for free LIVE workshop on Facebook . As long as the technology pa...
Feb 11, 2019•27 min
Join me Thursdays at 9AM PST/ 12PM EST for free LIVE workshop on Facebook . As long as the technology part works out, I'll also be sharing the audio to the podcast. Each workshop will start with a 'teaching topic' on fitness, nutrition, or mindset and then you'll have the chance to ask questions, and it's all LIVE. If you cannot make the live training, please email me: tanja@tanjashaw.com for topic suggestions or questions you have. This week you'll discover what to do when you reach a plateau. ...
Feb 04, 2019•21 min
HORMONES. It's a HUGE topic, and I'm thrilled to bring you this interview with Justine Cécile, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who specializes in supporting women who are struggling with raging hormones, even when they are on hormone therapy. You'll discover: the #1 most common root cause of hormone imbalance (and what to do about it) why hormone replacement therapy might not be working for you the lifestyle habits to support your thyroid gland and a healthy metabolism three thing...
Feb 01, 2019•57 min
I'm doing something new! Join me Thursdays at 9AM PST/ 12PM EST for free LIVE workshop on Facebook. As long as the technology part works out, I'll also be sharing the audio to the podcast. Each workshop will start with a 'teaching topic' on fitness, nutrition, or mindset and then you'll have the chance to ask questions, and it's all LIVE. If you cannot make the live training, please email me: tanja@tanjashaw.com for topic suggestions or questions you have. This week's topic was on what you must ...
Jan 28, 2019•25 min
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Do you have goals for 2019? If any of your goals are related to your health and fitness- and you want SUSTAINABLE change, you don't want to miss my interview with Catherine Tanaka. You'll discover: How to be CONSISTENT with your health and fitness habits Why CLARITY is important when it comes to reaching our goals How to actually change the way we talk to ourselves so that we stop fighting and start working with ourselves Catherine Tanaka is a fitness and health coach, with multi...
Jan 01, 2019•56 min
Being active is important... but so often our workouts get put on the 'have to' list- along with laundry, paying bills and getting groceries. Wouldn't it be awesome to experience more JOY from your workouts? To look forward to your sweat sessions? To feel accomplished each time you complete a workout? In this solo episode you'll discover: -a simple perspective shift to help you get excited for your workouts -5 ways to make your workouts more enjoyable -And as promised, my iTunes Playlist and fav...
Dec 01, 2018•34 min
You lose the weight. You get that promotion. You check the boxes. You achieve. You succeed. But you don't feel happy. You feel flat. And you don't know why. And you don't know what to get that feeling of happiness, of fulfillment. You are successful... and miserable. This story is all too common. And without the feeling of happiness, it's so easy to slip back to bad habits, or to keep pushing for the next level, and to get burned out. I am thrilled to bring Brady onto the Fit and Vibrant YOU pod...
Nov 01, 2018•45 min
"A power plant doesn't have energy, it generates energy" -Brendon Burchard Energy + happiness may not always come to you, but you can CREATE it. You can generate your happiness and create more positive energy, more positive feelings in your life by intentional habits. In this podcast you'll discover: 9 very actionable ways to raise your level of energy and happiness in your life Why starting small is the key to long term success The daily habits to build momentum and keep inspired to reach your ...
Oct 01, 2018•43 min
How is a 75 year old still able to hike the local mountains, maintain a vibrant social network and have the energy to go to night classes at the local college while others her age might struggle getting in and out of a car? Because she DECIDED to. And you can too. Obviously, there are some things we cannot control, but how we live into our 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond is primarily a choice. And in today's podcast, my guests Jenn "JZ" Zerling and George Veater will empower you to choose a life o...
Sep 01, 2018•53 min
“Come on, just have a piece of cake.” Or “you’re only going to eat a salad? What… are you on a diet?”. Sound familiar? If you are trying to lose weight, and become healthier, you’re probably already familiar with diet saboteurs: people, possibly a friend, co-worker, spouse or even a stranger, who try to derail you from your plan. In this podcast I go over 3 strategies to turn your diet saboteurs into your supporters.
Aug 01, 2018•24 min
'How do I stop snacking?' Mindless eating, especially in the evening, is a common struggle of many of the clients I work with. And, as we go through the Whole You Transformation, this struggle came up a lot. I often respond to the weekly check ins with a voice note, but this struggle came up so often that I recorded a podcast so that YOU can hear the strategies as well. In this podcast you're going to learn 5 powerful strategies to break free from unwanted snacking so that you can feel GOOD!...
Jul 11, 2018•29 min
There is no doubt, that your physical environment affects your mind. An organized, tidy space brings feelings of calm. Focus. Clarity. You're more productive. You feel lighter. Happier. And you spend less time looking for things... like your keys. But starting (and keeping) your space organized can be very overwhelming. Where do you start? I am thrilled to welcome Marie Jackson from Organized Marie to the podcast. In this show, we go over 5 very actionable steps that you can do to organize your ...
Jul 01, 2018•35 min
One of the most common things I hear is that “I’ll get back on track when things settle down” or “I’m looking forward to getting back to a routine” as if having a regular routine (like when summer vacation is over the kids go back to school, when the holidays are finally over, or you’re back from your week-long cruise to the Caribbean) staying on track with your health goals cannot happen at the same time. One things get back to ‘normal’ we take a sigh of relief that we can finally get back to t...
Jun 01, 2018•29 min
Recently I sent a letter to my VIP email list, and wrote an article in the progress (posted below). The subject was "What is the best diet to follow?". The article hit home for many people, and I received many emails and comments (thank you! I LOVE getting feedback) . But, I didn't say all I wanted to in an email or article. So, today I recorded a podcast to elaborate on the topic. My goal is to simplify nutrition. To throw out the dogmatic cult like approach to nutrition and to start to explore...
May 01, 2018•30 min
I love reading stories in magazines about how someone cuts out pop from their diet and easily drops 15 pounds. Or, the well-meaning article on how to swap your supersized meal at McDonalds for a regular hamburger, water and side salad to save a thousand calories. The author usually goes on to calculate that a pound of fat is approximately 3500 calories, and if you make a simple swap once a day, you can effortlessly shed 1-2 pounds per week without trying. But what about the rest of us? What abou...
Apr 01, 2018•16 min
Many of us pursue for more information: diet plans, workout plans, and the new ‘secret’ so that we can finally take charge of our health and make progress toward our goals. However, for most people, lack of information is not the problem; lack of action is. In my last podcast, I shared three simple mindset shifts to evoke massive change. Here, I will share three more.
Mar 09, 2018•18 min
Maybe you want to lose weight, start exercising, improve your eating habits, or your relationship with food, or all of the above. Chances are, you know a few things you could be doing differently. You might even really, really want to make the change. Perhaps feeling uncomfortable in your body, being sick and tired of yo-yo dieting or having low, low energy is spurring you on. But you still don’t do it. Or you don’t stick with it long enough to get results. And you’re FRUSTRATED! In this podcast...
Mar 01, 2018•23 min
Click above to listen to the podcast and click here to subscribe to the podcast. We talk about ‘self-care’… but what the heck is it? Is it all about bubble baths and spa appointments? What if you don't have the time to practice self care? I'm thrilled to bring Courtney Klop, the "self care creature" to the show to talk about just that. A bit about our guest, Courtney Klop: "I feel most empowered when I am surrounded by like-minded badass individuals who roll their eyes over being called "an adul...
Feb 01, 2018•35 min
The turning of a new calendar year, and the disruption of routine over the holidays make it a perfect time to pause, reflect, and to create intentions for the year ahead. Each year, we block off two full days to review our business and to plan the year to come (this years planning day was the day I created this 1-dish chicken dinner recipe). I also think its a very useful, and fun exercise to do personally. It’s an opportunity to check in with yourself, where you’re at, and to write your story f...
Jan 02, 2018•39 min
You know when you realize you are EXACTLY where you need to be? That was my experience when I stayed with Melissa during my final weekend of the Nutritional Therapy Practitioner training. Melissa generously opened her home to me, and the conversations we had were exactly what I needed. And I am ecstatic to invite Melissa onto the podcast to share the conversations we had, with you. Melissa Shafer is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Massage Therapist. She helps her clients become experts of...
Dec 01, 2017•34 min
“The key to staying active is to frame daily movement as a non negotiable. Don’t ask yourself if you will move. Instead ask yourself when you will move. – Kathleen Trotter I am thrilled to talk to Kathleen Trotter on the Ascend Lifestyle Performance Podcast. Kathleen Trotter has been inspiring Canadians for 15 years on television, through her work as spokesperson for Quesada restaurants, and with her columns in The Globe and Mail and The Huffington Post. Her mission is to move people to the “fit...
Nov 22, 2017•38 min
