Fit Literate

Carolyn Viggh and Laura Girard

Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show!

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Episodes

Getting Hard with Anthony

Carolyn and Laura venture into the Andy (Anthony) Frisella-verse to break down the good, the bad, and the confusing of the 75 Hard mental toughness challenge. But be warned, only the most elite listeners can get through the whole episode. Are you tough enough to join our pack of lone wolves? Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon

Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 54 min

Detox: Good 4 U

In the Pod's first Detox episode (minisodes with Carolyn) Carolyn helps you detox your brain of the fitness and wellness industry's confusing definition of "health" to help you figure out what is ACTUALLY good for you (and what isn't) To support the show, consider becoming a patron on our Patreon Thanks for listening!

Feb 10, 2022•26 min

Energy Bites: How to Start

In the first installments of Energy Bites (minisodes with Laura) Laura gives energizing and motivating advice on how to set your mindset and expectations when starting something new. Because when it comes to building habits, learning skills, and working towards goals, sometimes the hardest part is knowing how to start. To support the show consider becoming a patron on Patreon Thank you for listening!

Feb 10, 2022•25 min

Sisyphus's Morning Routine

On the first official episode of Fit Literate Carolyn and Laura take a deep dive into the life of "That Girl" - a self-help trend taking TikTok by storm. Who is "That Girl"? And why are we so obsessed with becoming her? To support the show, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/fitliteratepod

Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 29 min

Fit Literate Preview

The podcast is back and this time with a new name and a cohost! Full episodes coming February 2022. To support the show, consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/fitliteratepod

Jan 27, 2022•4 min

No Nuance November ft. Laura Girard

This interview is from Carolyn's old solo podcast. Go to the episode "Sisyphus's Morning Routine" for the First episode of Fit Literate My lovely friend Laura Girard came on to chit chat about TikTok, running an ethical business is the (very fucked up) fitness industry, and her #nonuancenovember hot takes. To support the show and get early access to all new episodes, join the patreon! Laura's social links: Instagram TikTok Twitter...

Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 30 min

Interview with confidence coach Caroline Quinn

This interview is from Carolyn's old solo podcast. Go to the episode "Sisyphus's Morning Routine" for the First episode of Fit Literate In this episode I chat with Caroline Quinn about the work she does as a confidence coach, why typical confidence advice doesn't address the needs of marginalized folks, and how her personal experiences with eating disorder recovery and radical acceptance brought her to where she is today. To learn more about Caroline and the services she offers, follow her on in...

Nov 12, 2021•51 min

Herbalife Nutrition Clubs

This interview is from Carolyn's old solo podcast. Go to the episode "Sisyphus's Morning Routine" for the First episode of Fit Literate In this episode Carolyn talks with Carrie (@carrie.contrary on tiktok) about Herbalife and the Herbalife Nutrition Clubs that seem to be popping up in ever city and town in the US.

Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min

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