I am excited to share Stephanie Mallory, a certified nutrition coach, with you. We are diving deep into flexible nutrition and the importance of self-worth and self-care. Stephanie outlines the pillars of flexible nutrition and bringing joy and balance into our food choices. She even shares more about doing a time and energy audit on yourself. Tune in to hear our whole conversation! Thank you so much for tuning in today! I’d love to connect with you on my email list , blog at loveyourbodywell.ne...
Feb 26, 2024•48 min•Ep. 67
I’m assuming that if you clicked on this episode, you have struggled with body image issues at one time in your life. I have Heather Creekmore on to share more about breaking free from body image issues. Heather opens up about her personal battles with this and shares more about how her struggles were rooted deep within, not just her physical appearance. We dive into the societal pressures that only intensify body image issues and the shift from self-loathing to self-acceptance. Heather shares p...
Feb 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 66
I have brought on Kate Troyer, aka Feng Shui Kate, to share more about the significance of decluttering and the practice of Feng shui. We are diving deep into the emotional impact of clutter, the importance of creating space for personal growth, and the connection between your living space and your subconscious. Kate shares her journey from home staging to Feng shui and really hones in on the the relationship between clutter and self-perception. Tune in as Kate shares more about decluttering you...
Jan 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 65
Do you struggle with meal planning? Today’s episode is just for you! I’ve brought on Ann Kent, Registered Dietitian and the owner of Peas and Hoppiness, to share more about meal planning strategies tailored for hectic family lives! Ann encourages non-diet meal planning to streamline your process and get dinner on the table stress-free. Her approach even includes options for takeout. She shares practical advice that you aren’t going to want to miss! Thank you so much for tuning in today! I’d love...
Jan 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 64
Happy New Year! This is usually the time of year that most people decide to focus on health and wellness. My guest, Jill Tant, a Mayo Clinic certified wellness coach and the founder of Waterfall Wellness Coaching, has a perspective for you to consider when focusing on health and wellness. She discusses the importance of creating a wellness vision for the new year, with a focus on self-love and maintaining a positive mindset. She shares the 5 steps necessary for creating a wellness vision. Think ...
Jan 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 63
Today’s episode is part of a summit that I did with Katie Rössler called The Balance Code for the Empowered Woman. I am sharing more about the challenges that women face with body image and societal pressures. We talk more about accepting your body and the importance of listening to your body. Something I often say is “love your right now body” and I want you to do that with love and self-compassion. I hope that today’s episode can be a reminder of that! Thank you so much for tuning in today! I’...
Dec 25, 2023•26 min•Ep. 62
How can getting connected with your body help you heal? I have brought on Reilly Dodd, a licensed clinical professional counselor to discuss the importance of addressing self-doubt and limiting beliefs. We both share personal experiences of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and we dive deeper into how the impact that society can have on our self-esteem. We chat about the need for self-compassion, vulnerability, and the importance of challenging emotionally harmful beliefs. We talk mor...
Dec 18, 2023•41 min•Ep. 61
Do you feel like you’re living in a cycle of shame? I have Alyssa Booth, a licensed professional counselor, on the show to dive into the topic of body shame and its impact on our lives. We explore how societal beauty standards and the influence of social media can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. We discuss the harmful cycle of shame and restrictive eating, and how breaking free from societal expectations is crucial for our well-being. Alyssa shares the importance of self-acc...
Dec 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 60
This conversation with Lindsey Roy was a powerful one on the gift of perspective. Lindsey is a woman of incredible resilience who has overcome tremendous challenges in her life. She shares more about her story and the boating accident that resulted in the amputation of her leg, and later a double lung transplant due to an autoimmune disease. She shares her inspiring journey of healing and how she found strength to persevere through her obstacles. We chat more about resilience and discuss how her...
Dec 04, 2023•36 min•Ep. 59
I have Katie Rössler, LPC on to discuss the concept of hidden grief, especially when it comes to body image. Katie is a burnout and hidden grief specialist with over 15 years of experience, a mom of three, and a business owner. Grief has traditionally associated with death, but Katie explains that grief is something we all experience as a natural part of life, especially during times or change and transition. She shares more about the societal pressures and conditioning on our beliefs about our ...
Nov 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 58
Teaching our kids about body image often can feel hard. I have Keri Cooper, holistic psychotherapist on to share more about this concept of a healthy body image and self-talk. We discuss the impact of social media, the role of both parents in shaping body image, the importance of balanced eating and exercise, and the need to break away from diet culture. Keri reassures us as parents that we can support our children's inner voice and confidence, even if you also struggle with body image. We also ...
Nov 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 57
Dr. Kayla Borchers is here to share more about the importance of proactive pelvic floor therapy, movement as a mom, and having a personalized plan to support your body through pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Kayla is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Yoga Teacher and most importantly mom of 2 with another baby on the way! Dr. Kayla owns and serves women out of her physical therapy and holistic welln...
Nov 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 56
As we approach this holiday season, I want to share about the concept of “mothering yourself”. It is so important to prioritize self-care. I’m sharing practical tips to help you maintain your physical, mental, and financial wellness during this time. Tune in as I give you 7 ways to mother yourself during this busy time. Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of the podcast and I want to thank you for being here and for listening in whether it’s your first episode or you have been listening since the...
Nov 06, 2023•31 min•Ep. 55
Are you finding it hard to eat healthy because of the cost? Well, today’s episode is for you! I have registered dietitian Brittany Braswell, on to discuss misconceptions about the cost of healthy eating and provide practical tips. We want to challenge the belief that healthy food is expensive. We start off the conversation by sharing some fundamental thoughts to eating healthy and the basis of this podcast — which is the significance of self-love, body acceptance, and moving away from labeling f...
Oct 30, 2023•52 min•Ep. 54
I have Brittany Wehrle, MS, RD, CSSD on the podcast to share how overexercising and undereating have an effect on your hormones and menstrual cycle. Brittany is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She specializes in helping active women and female athletes with amenorrhea - missing menstrual cycles - fuel for optimal health and transform their relationship with food and body. We dive into the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how they impact our overall...
Oct 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 53
We are diving into the topic of orthorexia, an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating and I have Sabrina Magnan, an Intuitive Eating and Body Image Coach, on the show to share more about that. We talk more about the societal pressure and influence of social media that contribute to this mindset. We also chat through the emotional aspects of food and how it can affect our relationship with our bodies. Sabrina shares the importance of addressing the underlying fears and beliefs that drive restric...
Oct 16, 2023•43 min•Ep. 52
Do you need to go gluten-free if you have Hashimoto’s? I’m bringing back Lindsay O’Reilly, registered dietitian, to discuss the relationship between gluten and thyroid dysfunction. Lindsay explains that removing gluten from the diet is often recommended for individuals with autoimmune thyroid conditions. She shares the impact of gluten on gut health and autoimmune disease and dives into the science behind it all. We both share more about transitioning to a gluten-free diet, finding recipes, and ...
Oct 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 51
I have Lizzy Rudd on sharing more about my favorite workout - Bar Method. Lizzy is the manager of the Kansas City location of the Bar method. We are discussing our personal experiences of Bar Method and the impact it has had on our bodies and overall well-being. Lizzy shares the philosophy behind the Bar Method, which focuses primarily on inspiring members and teaching proper form for injury prevention. We talk about the different classes that are offered at the Bar Method studio and share the o...
Oct 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 50
Grief can affect us in so many ways. Chances are you have experienced grief at some point in your life. I am joined by Shannon Kirby, a licensed marriage and family therapist as we dive into the concept of ambiguous grief and how it affects us. Ambiguous grief is when we experience a loss that society doesn’t typically recognize, like losing a job, a friendship, or the idea of what we thought our life should be. This type of grief often gets downplayed or dismissed because it doesn’t fit into th...
Sep 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 49
Dr. Stefani Reinold is joining me to discuss the weight of healing. Dr. Stefani shares her own personal healing journey and she opens up about what led her to pursue functional medicine. Dr. Stefani and I dive into the difficulties of the healing process. We chat about managing our expectations and acceptance of the healing process. It’s so important to redefine our understanding of health and wellness beyond physical appearance. We also stress the importance of rest, finding spiritual fulfillme...
Sep 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 48
Have you ever tried chiropractic care? On today’s episode, I am chatting with my chiropractor and good friend, Dr. Therese Finan about the importance of chiropractic care. Dr. Therese is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Kansas State University in 2006 with dual degrees in Nutrition/Exercise Sciences and Athletic Training. She then went on to Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City where she graduated in December 2010. Dr Therese combined all areas of her background to ope...
Sep 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 47
Five years ago I left dieting after being on a diet for most of my life. I want to say first and foremost, that if you’re on a diet currently, I’m not telling you that you are wrong or bad. What I want to help you understand is if you see anything in mystery that you might relate to, I just want you to get curious. I got to a point where I was burnt out and tired of constantly dieting and I ultimately decided to stop. I share why with you and what I have learned since stopping. Thank you so much...
Sep 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 46
Today, I have my friend Kathleen McKune and Tim DeWeese on to talk more about regulation and self-care practices and the idea of building and strengthening our resilience. Kathleen is the CEO and co-founder of TeamTech, a Kansas City based strategic facilitation firm. A master facilitator, Kathleen has been helping groups big and small identity and reach their goals for over 30 years. Kathleen and her sisters bring lived experienced and a trauma-informed lens to their workshops. Now in partnersh...
Aug 28, 2023•45 min•Ep. 45
Do you struggle with bloating and reflux? Well, it may be a sign of a digestion issue. On today’s episode, I have Bethany Frazier, a registered dietitian and owner of the Kansas City Dietitian Collective. Bethany is an integrative and functional dietitian specializing in gut health. We dive into ways to help with digestion, symptoms of not digesting fats properly, vitamin D, restrictive dieting, how to help reflux, and leaning into your own intuition and listening to your body! This was a great ...
Aug 21, 2023•43 min•Ep. 44
Today, we are talking all about fitness! I have Seneca McCue on to share more about fitness mindset and habits! Seneca is a yoga teacher, personal trainer, entrepreneur, and registered nurse. She is the founder of the TRANSFORM Strength & Yoga Program, the Fitness Director & Yoga teacher for the Metabolism Makeover, and has been a nurse for 19 years. Today we discuss more about exercising and fitness and incorporating it into your life. Tune in to hear more! Thank you so much for tuning ...
Aug 14, 2023•45 min•Ep. 43
Are you on a healing journey and want to learn more about the mind-body-spirit connection? Today's episode is for you! In this episode, I have Lindsay Tuttle, NP on the show today. Lindsay is a nurse practitioner, holistic health practitioner and mind body spirit release practitioner who focuses on the whys behind the it’s when it comes to her clients’ health. She utilizes metaphysical anatomy, bioenergetics and a layered approach to discover what is keeping an individual stuck in their health a...
Aug 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 42
Do you have a hard time asking for help? In this episode I am joined by Lisa Day, NTP as we talk more about the importance of asking for help as mothers and as women in general. Lisa is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner, wife, and mother of 3. She teaches women the foundations of health and help them get to the root cause of their symptoms using a functional medicine approach. Lisa shares some tips that have helped her in today's episode in hopes that it can help you too. We share mo...
Jul 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 41
Do you know the basics of your gut health? Today I am joined by Brittany Carpenter, MS, RDN/LD to talk all about gut health. Brittany is a functional medicine dietitian who specializes in women’s health. She helps women get to the bottom of their fatigue, gut problems, and hormone complaints. Brittany runs a team of dietitians who help women around the country find answers to their health concerns through targeted functional testing and strategic realistic action. Tune in to hear more about gut ...
Jul 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 40
How can a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) be used to help achieve optimal wellness? Today, I am joined by Catherine Staffieri RD/N to talk all about blood sugar and how using a continuous glucose monitor can help you gather data for your body and your health in order to achieve optimal wellness. Catherine is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist currently working as a Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense, one of the fastest growing healthtech start-ups aimed to help anyone discover and reach their hea...
Jul 17, 2023•43 min•Ep. 39
Have you thought about adding things to your wellness routine instead of restricting? Today, I am talking about adding in to crowd out the other habits that aren’t serving you well when it comes to your wellness journey. I am going to give you a little bit of a different spin on how to approach your health and wellness goals so you don’t feel so overwhelmed in life. If you find yourself restricting and feeling overwhelmed in your wellness journey, you don’t want to miss this episode! Thank you s...
Jul 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 38
