Your children will benefit from the energy, vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and water that vegetables provide. They reduce your child's risk of developing chronic conditions including heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer later in life. Consuming a diet rich in vegetables and a diverse range of foods from the five major food categories is essential for maintaining a balanced diet for adults and your kids too! Healthy recipes that the entire family will love are tough to find! In this ep...
Jul 20, 2022•11 min
There is a lot of information and misinformation out there when it comes to health, wellness, and nutrition. It can be hard to know what to believe and where to start when it comes to making healthy changes in your life. What's the best way to eat? How do I stay healthy? Is there really a 'right' way to eat? How do I know if I'm getting the right nutrients? Can I still enjoy my favorite foods? It can be tough to wade through it all, but it's worth it if you want to make sure you're living your b...
Jul 13, 2022•22 min
Faith and health connects in more ways than you could imagine. The body is the vehicle that God has entrusted us with and we were given the responsibility to care and nurture it. Faith defines the belief system that establishes the life that we lead and outlook we live by. In this episode, Shayla McCormick talks about how faith and health intertwines, what we can do to help you get to where you want to be and Your Best Self Challenge that is both a great platform for self improvement and a donat...
Jul 06, 2022•24 min
Did you know that we normally have 12 to 50 THOUSAND thoughts in a single day? Did you also know that because of a study by the National Science Foundation, we now have figured out that 80% of those thoughts are negative in nature? Destructive thinking is defined as a manner of thinking that leads to a destructive environment within one's life. The most common destructive thoughts are those surrounding self doubt. Have you ever thought about how unworthy you were at something? Chances are, you h...
Jun 29, 2022•13 min
In this episode, Zach shares how his life drastically changed by building a habit by following the S.A.V.E.R.S routine, and how shifting his mindset helps because Zach realized that you start becoming what you believe. What You’ll Learn: Figuring out how to change your mindset The S.A.V.E.R.S routine Importance of mindset in terms of health and fitness How does repetition create a habit and constantly move you forward Starting small can make a big outcome Having visions of what your goals are an...
Jun 22, 2022•26 min
Consistency is key when it comes to establishing a sustainable and effective fitness and wellness program. But how do we stay consistent during travel and those times when we want to R&R? In the season of Summer where schedules have changed and traveling is most enjoyable, we need to be reminded of four things that we need to focus on so we can stay on track during the summer with our health and wellness goals. In this episode, Nicole shares these tips on making travel and your fitness routi...
Jun 15, 2022•12 min
Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases with top healthcare costs with the maintenance of insulin, medication, and dialysis. Historically, a continuous glucose monitoring program only applied to the diabetic and the pre-diabetic. With one in ten people having diabetes and 20% unaware of their disease, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) will definitely keep your probability rate low. Kayla Pollock dives deeper into blood sugar monitoring awareness with nutrition coaching to best share how these ...
Jun 08, 2022•41 min
With ⅓ of the population being diabetic, pre-diabetic, and oblivious of their statistics, awareness of your blood sugar levels and establishing early blood sugar management through regulating food intake, proper nutrition, and a healthy sleep schedule, will significantly affect your overall fitness and health for the better! In this episode, Josh shares his experience as a first-time HSN client trying out the continuous glucose monitoring program. Seeing your blood sugar numbers spike and dip as...
Jun 01, 2022•16 min
Have you ever been reluctant to start your nutrition journey with a Nutrition Coach? Maybe because you have these misconceptions about the Nutrition Program Process that revolve around the idea of restriction, critique, and reprimanding. This notion can keep us from reaching our full fitness potential. In this episode, we debunk the most common myths about nutrition coaching and how to find the best Nutrition Coach for you! What You’ll Learn: What Nutrition Programs do How to have a healthy rela...
May 25, 2022•24 min
In today’s podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The Healthy Steps Nutrition Holistic Framework - Why do we address stress management, sleep, support system, lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise when coaching clients to become the best and healthiest versions of themselves - Make sure you tune in to the end of the episode, where we discuss which pillar is the most important
May 18, 2022•24 min
May 11, 2022•16 min•Ep. 64
Today’s podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Lead Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. She specializes in hormones and women’s health. Amanda recently wrapped up a 6-week Women’s Health and Hormone Challenge, teaching women of all ages about their hormone health, metabolism, and how to optimize their nutrition throughout their cycle. In today’s podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The four phases of your menstrual cycle - What happens with your hormones during each phase - W...
May 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 63
Do you have a teen girl? Over 50% of teen girls and 30% of teen boys have unhealthy weight control behaviors. As parents, we might not ever know. Today's podcast guest is Ashley Andujar. She is a former gymnast and high school student. After stopping gymnastics and during the pandemic she gained some weight. After trying a few different restrictive diets and regaining weight, her mom reached out to Healthy Steps Nutrition. Ashley start doing nutrition coaching with Amanda Haar, one of the Regist...
Apr 27, 2022•22 min
Are you a business owner or Human Resources Director looking to start an employee wellness program? Today's guest is Lizz Sadowski, Healthy Steps Nutrition Coach and Mentor at HSN Mentoring. Lizz is the lead nutrition coach at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ for Employee Wellness initiatives. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Lizz Sadowski discuss: - The impact of offering an employee wellness program for your business and your employees - How it works when working with Healthy Steps Nutrition fo...
Apr 20, 2022•36 min
Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. Amanda specializes in women's health and works with clients to optimize hormones through a holistic approach. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - The impact of alcohol consumption on sleep, hormones, performance, sleep and so much more! - Three considerations when consuming alcohol - Three tips when consuming alcohol Did you miss the free nutrition webinar Healthy Steps Nutrition ho...
Apr 13, 2022•36 min
Today's episode is with the founders of Healthy Steps Nutrition, Jason and Nicole Aucoin. In today's episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin discuss: - Blood Markers Related To Chronic Disease (Triglycerides, A1c, Blood Sugar) - What Continuous Glucose Monitoring Is & How It Will Help You Understand What Is Going On Inside Your Body - Feedback From Their Continuous Glucose Monitoring Experiment - The Launch Of A New Healthy Steps Nutrition Coaching Program That Includes Continuous Glucose Monitorin...
Apr 06, 2022•35 min
Today’s podcast guest is Dr. Christina Migliara. She has a Ph.D. in General Psychology, Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and multiple state and national level certifications related to mental health. Christina is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, a USAW Level 1 Coach, and is the owner of CrossFit Tailwinds. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Christina Migliara discuss: - What is mental health - When should you seek help - Tips for finding the right fit for you - Common questions when...
Mar 30, 2022•35 min
Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, Lead Dietitian and Hormone Health Specialist at Healthy Steps Nutrition. Amanda heads the family nutrition coaching program at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss: - How to set yourself (and your family) up for success when creating healthy habits - Common objections we hear from parents when working with families and kids For more free help related to this episode, click HERE. If you are looking for more ind...
Mar 23, 2022•26 min
Today's podcast is Amanda Haar, the lead Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition. At Healthy Steps Nutrition, we believe something as fundamental as nutrition shouldn't be complicated, which is why we focus on a simple, habit-based approach. We work with clients to create individualized plans based on a holistic approach looking at sleep, support systems, stress management, mindset, lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition to help them become their best selves, one healthy step at a time. In t...
Mar 02, 2022•31 min
Today's guest is Dr. Dani Urcuyo, MD, IFMCP, a board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. As a long-time recreational CrossFit athlete and coach his interests include using the principles of functional medicine to optimize sports performance, health, and longevity. He currently serves as a medical director and staff physician at SteadyMD/Lemonaid, a fully virtual primary care, and functional medicine practice. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Dani Urcuyo discuss: - How sl...
Feb 23, 2022•32 min
Today's guest is Brittany Greenwood, a Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition, CrossFit Trainer, and Pro Athlete. Brittany works with individuals to create customized nutrition programs to optimize performance and recovery. Brittany also specializes in helping individuals manage blood sugar and is heading up a new program at Healthy Steps Nutrition that includes continuous glucose monitoring, expert feedback, and customized nutrition plans using a holistic approach. In today's episode, ...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min
Today's podcast guest is Dr. Justin Brown. He is a chiropractor, masters athlete, and the owner of CrossFit Vice. In today's podcast, Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Justin Brown carry on the conversation after they spoke during the weekend services at Coastal Community Church with Pastor, TJ McCormick. Nicole Aucoin and Dr. Justin Brown discuss: - Leading by example and prioritizing fitness as a family - Being intentional with decisions and making sacrifices to reach your goals - The filter his family us...
Feb 09, 2022•47 min
Today's guest is Amanda Haar, a Registered Dietitian at Healthy Steps Nutrition HQ who specializes in hormone health. Amanda works with women individually to create customized plans to optimize hormone health using a holistic approach. In this episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss three tips to optimize hormone health. Did you know that Healthy Steps Nutrition is launching a 6-week women's health and hormone challenge? Click the link to learn more and lock in your spot today! For more f...
Feb 04, 2022•28 min
Today's podcast guest is Amanda Haar, one of the lead dietitians at Healthy Steps Nutrition specializing in women's and hormone health. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda discuss New Year, New You: How To Make Your Nutrition Plan Stick In 2022 And Become Your Best Self. They dive into three strategies to help you set and achieve your goals this year! If you are looking to get healthy, lose weight, get in shape, and are overwhelmed by all of the nutrition and diet information out there,...
Jan 05, 2022•29 min
Today's podcast guest is Jason Aucoin, co-owner of Healthy Steps Nutrition and CrossFit HSN. In this episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin discuss some of the best moments at Healthy Steps Nutrition in 2021. From there, they discuss where HSN is headed in 2022. A goal without a plan is just a wish. At the end of this episode, Nicole discusses three specific initiatives launching in January 2022, and there is a special announcement at the end! For more free help and more information about upcoming eve...
Dec 29, 2021•25 min
In today's podcast episode, Jason and Nicole Aucoin discuss mental health, anxiety, and depression. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high. Instead of ignoring the issues, we need to destigmatize asking for help so that people who are suffering can get the support they need. "We are facing a mental health tsunami," said Arthur Evans Jr., the CEO of the American Psychological Association (APA). In today's episode, Jason and Nicole discuss their own struggles and what Jason saw as a captai...
Dec 15, 2021•31 min
Today's guest is Amanda Haar; she is a Healthy Steps Nutrition Dietitian specializing in Women's Health & hormones. In today's episode, Nicole Aucoin and Amanda Haar discuss three tips for women to optimize hormones. Amanda came on the podcast to discuss the four things that contribute to hormone health a few months ago, and it was the most downloaded podcast all year. You can listen to that episode (it was episode #36). Today's episode gives practical tips to help women optimize hormone lev...
Dec 08, 2021•27 min
Today's guest is Hoku, a nutrition coach at All Kine CrossFit in Maui, Hawaii. She was a nutrition client at All Kine CrossFit with owner Joanna. As Joanna grew her nutrition program, she knew she needed to bring on someone who believed in the nutrition philosophy she was coaching; Hoku was the first person who came to mind. Hoku went through the training to become a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach after losing the last 30# on her journey to losing 90#. She is so passionate about helping people ma...
Dec 01, 2021•27 min
Today's guest is Matthew Brenner; he is one of the owners of Action Karate. They own 23 karate locations in the northeast area. He partnered with Healthy Steps Nutrition to provide nutrition coaching and education to his athletes and families. In this episode, we discuss why he thinks nutrition should be a priority with his athletes. We talk about some simple tips to help karate athletes get on track with their nutrition. We recently held a nutrition seminar for the Action Karate family. You can...
Nov 24, 2021•38 min
Today's guest is Lizz Sadowski, a Healthy Steps Nutrition coach, and mentor. Lizz works with her nutrition clients on mindfulness and repairing a broken relationship with food. In today's episode, she discusses 3 Steps To Regain Control Of Nutrition After A Weekend Of Overindulging. Overindulging on the weekends is a common obstacle for many of our clients. They do well with their nutrition during the week but fall off on the weekend. Lizz works with clients to create a consistent routine where ...
Nov 17, 2021•28 min
