Welcome to 2021 and a very Happy New Year to you! This week we’re talking all about the benefits of less sugar in our diets and how to accomplish it. Sugar is addictive, and the more we consume, the more we need to get the same rush. In honor of 2021, you’re invited to join me, and a bunch of awesome people in a Sugar Reset. I’m not saying that we have to take sugar completely out of our diets forever but sometimes a good reset is what it takes to start making better choices. Do you ever wonder ...
Jan 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 98
This week is a special episode for me; my amazing niece Katie is joining us to discuss pushing limits and what that means for her. You're in for a treat because not only is Katie amazing, she's a free diver, which you might never have even heard of before! I've never had kids. But, my brother and sister had terrific children who have all married amazing people, so I'm surrounded by awesomeness if I say so myself. Plus, it seems I've been meeting all these cool women who are having big, fun adven...
Dec 21, 2020•29 min•Ep. 97
This week we're diving deeper and following up on last week's episode about how to make a workout plan that works for YOU, by looking at the things preventing you from sticking to your workout plan. Can I ask you a question? Do you need more motivation to change a bad habit, to add a good practice? What would help you make the difference? If you've followed me for any time, you know I'm big on writing out your workout schedule every week; if it's not written down, it's not real. The truth is, th...
Dec 14, 2020•18 min•Ep. 96
This week’s Fit is Freedom Podcast is all about YOU! We’re going to be diving into how to make a very specific workout and fitness plan that is tailor made to you! Whether you want to achieve a certain level of fitness or have a specific goal in mind, you can find something that works for you. While we’ll dive into all areas of tailoring your goals to your fitness, there are three things that everyone will need. And these three things are… Flexibility Strength Training Cardio Join me as I dive i...
Dec 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 95
This whole global pandemic has brought lots of things in our lives to a halt, but one thing it doesn’t have to affect is your fitness! Some people think that you need a gym and fancy weights to achieve your fitness dreams, but that simply isn’t the case. Today on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, we’re going to be talking about how to make the outdoors your gym! I’ll be sharing my top tips for making your ideal outdoor workouts including: Using the environment you have available Thinking creatively Br...
Nov 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 94
This week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, we’re going to discuss that pesky little voice in our heads. You know...the one that can keep us from achieving our dreams and reaching our goals. If I could change one thing about everyone, it would be this! That voice that says, What if I can’t keep up? Or What if I hold others back? It actually ends up holding us up and keeping us from trying new things and putting ourselves out there. Among other things, we’ll be discussing some ways to get rid of thi...
Nov 23, 2020•15 min•Ep. 93
I’m joined on the podcast today by my good friend, Jane Hogan. Jane is a functional medicine certified health coach who uses her platform to help women heal naturally from joint point and find the happy, less stress filled life they were meant to lead. Jane walks us through her personal journey that, at one point, was riddled with so much stress and inflammation, that she could barely even walk to where she is today, summiting high mountain peaks and helping to inspire others along the way. Alon...
Nov 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 92
This episode is all about FREEDOM! Entrepreneur extraordinaire Eleni Anastos joins me on this episode of the Fit is Freedom podcast to discuss all the ways we have the power within ourselves to be free. When I think about freedom, I usually think about it in the sense of fitness. Fitness brings so much freedom to our lives through being able to chase goals and find new journeys, but Elani shares a new perspective with me today. Elani shares that to be truly free, we need to remember that we have...
Nov 02, 2020•30 min•Ep. 91
Episode 90 Show Notes With the Fit is Freedom program, what can you really accomplish in just 8 short weeks? Well, you’d be surprised! Today on the Fit is Freedom podcast, we are joined by my good friend and client Jenny Fitzpatrick. Jennis is an adventurous, cancer surviving super mom who could’ve let life’s obstacles get in her way! Join me as I interview Jenny about her personal story and experience with Fit is Freedom! Among other things, we share the importance of... Finding a good balance ...
Oct 26, 2020•23 min•Ep. 90
Episode 89 Show Notes Have you ever wondered what it would actually be like working with me through Fit is Freedom and coaching sessions? Well, you’ve come to the right podcast episode! On today’s episode, I’ll actually be interviewing one of my clients, Shari, as she walks us through her journey to fitness and her experience of working with me! As a mom of six with two businesses, she found herself struggling to lose baby weight with some pains and injuries that were holding her back. With her ...
Oct 23, 2020•25 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of the podcast, we’re going to get real and take a really good look at our time, how we spend it, and if we really are too busy to work out. Spoiler: we’re not! We’re just lacking in imagination! This week, we’re going to explore ways to carve time, get creative, and start heading towards our fitness goals! Some of the tips I’ll be sharing include… Tying workouts with everyday tasks Thinking outside of the box Thinking outside of the clock Giving yourself an imagination boost Joi...
Oct 19, 2020•14 min•Ep. 88
On this episode of the Fit is Freedom podcast, we’re talking all things accountability! Did you know that there are actually both good and bad kinds of accountability? Most people only talk about accountability as a good thing that keeps you on track and reaching your goals, but not all types of accountability are created equal! We’re exploring the three main types of bad accountability including: Using a friend Using a partner Using an App We’ll also dive into the types of accountability that w...
Oct 12, 2020•24 min•Ep. 87
Episode 86 Notes In my eyes, there are two types of hope. There’s a good kind of hope, and something I like to call “hope fitness”. The good kind of hope is one of my favorite things about what I do. There’s nothing better than leaving a call with a client where I can tell that a person suddenly feels that what they want to achieve is possible. It’s like a lightbulb goes off, and they can see all of their doubts and fears are melting away. On the other hand, “hope fitness” is that type of fitnes...
Oct 05, 2020•16 min•Ep. 86
With my group coaching opening soon, I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of coaching in our lives. There are so many different types of coaches out there. There are fitness coaches, life coaches, business coaches, and the list will go on and on. On this episode of the Fit is Freedom podcast, I’ll be recounting some examples of good opportunities of working with coaches as well as some bad ones. We’ll also be exploring the qualities of a good coach which include: Leading by example Obse...
Sep 28, 2020•16 min•Ep. 85
Founder and creator of the Run Wage App and host of the Run Your Day podcast, Dan Hafner, joins us on the podcast this week! On the podcast, Dan walks us through his journey from absolutely despising the very idea of running to making it an integral part of his life, now helping others find their own love and passion for running. More specifically, he inspires and works with beginning runners to build and improve overall running habits, helping others reach their goals and crush their personal r...
Sep 21, 2020•35 min•Ep. 84
In the midst of a worldwide pandemic with a lot of stress and uncertainty, there’s also a great deal of comfort eating going on right now. Because of this, I am thrilled to be joined this week by Tricia Nelson! She is an emotional eating expert who has joined us to talk about how we can “break up with Ben and Jerry” for good! We hear her amazing story of weight loss, self discovery, and how she is using her journey along with many years of research on food addiction and emotional eating to help ...
Sep 18, 2020•34 min•Ep. 83
This week on the podcast, we talked about all things motivation! People have all kinds of different opinions about motivations and the types of motivation it takes to complete a task or reach a goal. Well, have you ever thought about the fact that motivation can be both 100% internal and 100% external?! Unlike other things, motivation is a skill that you can learn, and in this episode, we’re going to be breaking down both types of motivation and how we can use them in our own lives. When it come...
Sep 14, 2020•19 min•Ep. 82
This episode of the Fit is Freedom podcast is a bonus Friday episode! I was on a walk with my dog this morning, reflecting on my ideal morning routine when I realized how seldomly everything happens perfectly. Of course waking up without an alarm, spending time meditating and journaling with a fresh cup of coffee, then heading out to a workout before my day truly begins sounds like a dream. But, it isn’t reality most of the time. Things come up and the schedule gets shifted. On the days that you...
Sep 11, 2020•10 min•Ep. 81
Joining us today is Julie Michelson, a National Board Certified Medical Health Coach who is devoting her life to helping others reduce inflammation, pain and fatigue from their lives. Julie recounts her chill bump-inducing story of how she found healing in the midst of a hopeless situation and then became inspired to help others do the same. Along with her story, Julie discusses some really key factors that can greatly impact our life, health, and wellbeing that include: Diet Chronic Stress Slee...
Sep 07, 2020•33 min•Ep. 80
When we try diets ,they’re not fun and they’re not sustainable. The only way we can lose weight is by living the way that we want to live. “If it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable” This week on the podcast, Heather joins me to share about clutter and its impact on different kinds of weight loss. In this episode, we’ll be discussing the different kinds of clutter, which include: Home Clutter Heart Clutter Head Clutter Decluttering the head, the heart, and the home will not only lower stress, but al...
Sep 04, 2020•29 min•Ep. 79
Lately, I’ve noticed some changes in peoples’ fitness routines since the start of this pandemic. I’ve seen many people who were on top of their fitness game at the beginning falling off the wagon, and I’ve seen others who never considered a fitness lifestyle making a change with newfound motivation! No matter if fitness is newer to you or you’re looking to get back on the wagon, we’ll be discussing ways to think about your fitness to help you stay consistent with all your goals on this week’s po...
Aug 31, 2020•15 min•Ep. 78
During this pandemic, this has been my labor of love, and I am so excited to share my Motivation Multiplier Method with you today on the podcast! Over the past few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, so many people have been contacting me sharing that they just can’t get moving. They are mentally and physically stuck, running high on stress and low on internal and external motivation. Join us as we explore the importance of having an arsenal of motivating multipliers when you are lacking motivation...
Aug 24, 2020•21 min•Ep. 77
My dear friend and habit guru Lorrie Mickelson joins us on the podcast this week. She’ll be sharing with us her CARE Approach that takes an interesting look at habits and routines in order to get us to health and happiness! We learn about her backstory and how she grew interest in learning about habits and how it impacted her life. We’ll also be taking a deep dive into how the CARE approach can transform our everyday lives into something extraordinary. The CARE approach includes... Convenient Ap...
Aug 17, 2020•44 min•Ep. 76
Today on our podcast, we are joined with Cari Rosno, an amazing entrepreneur who devotes her life to empowering others to see past their self doubt to reach their true potential. Join us to hear her incredible journey that all started with the tragic 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that led her to learning all about the subconscious and how our bodies unknowingly act in self-sabotaging behavior. This then led her to selling her multi million dollar business and starting new with a goal of helping o...
Aug 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 75
This is the third and final part in our Something to Look Forward to Mini Series, and today is all about taking action! In part one, we discussed the importance of why we need something to look forward to, and in part two, we explored why we need to stop worrying about knowing everything before taking action. So, it’s only fitting that today we take the leap into looking at taking action and making your dream adventure a reality! As with everything, preparing to make this a reality will take tim...
Aug 03, 2020•18 min•Ep. 74
In part one of our three-part mini series, we talked about dreaming up your adventure to challenge yourself and have something fun to look forward to. It’s the idea of giving meaning to our movement and our lives during a time of uncertainty. Today, in part two of our Something to Look Forward to Mini Series, we’ll be exploring the tips and tricks to planning for your dream adventure. The most important thing to remember from our show today is that you DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT have to be an expe...
Jul 27, 2020•21 min•Ep. 73
There is so much stress right now. Quite frankly, one of the things adding to our stress is simply that there’s so much unknown about the future as we go live with this episode. This stops us from having things to look forward to, which drags us down; emotionally, mentally, and physically. Having things to look forward to is healthy. When we’re excited, life is simply easier. In our podcast today, we’re starting the 3-part Something to Look Forward to Mini-Series. We’re looking at how to navigat...
Jul 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 72
With the year that we’ve all been having, it can be really easy to stay at the pity party. On a global scale, it’s been a struggle, and I’m sure we’ve all had our fair share of personal struggles as well this year. I actually found myself struggling recently. I decided to share this with my audience in one of my newsletters. Soon afterwards, I received an email from a follower who shared that she was unsubscribing because she wanted to surround herself with positivity and people who were going t...
Jul 13, 2020•19 min•Ep. 71
Mid-Year Goals: Revise & Reset We’re at the mid-way mark of 2020 and it’s been a doozy of a year, especially when it comes to wellness and fitness. It’s time for each of us to figure out how to dump the 2020 blahs and create new, easy ways to care for our fitness and ourselves. But it doesn’t matter if you listen to this episode when we go live or two years in the future. Goals and resolutions have a tendency to slip away if we aren’t incorporating the four faves; fun, simple, desirable and ...
Jul 06, 2020•25 min•Ep. 70
Interview with Diana Driscoll: Activewear Owner and Outdoor Badass! Diana Driscoll is the owner of Vibrant1 Activewear, women’s fitness wear. Exercise has always been a big part of her life. She’s excelled in adventure racing, road and trail running, and has raced in events such as Adventure Race Nationals 3 times (a 30 hr race), ran 45-50 miles in four 12 hr trail runs, completed fourteen 24 hr team relays in eight states plus Canada, and ran the Boston Marathon twice. Whew! Along the way, Dian...
Jun 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 67
