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Pound This Path

Pound This® Path is your go-to podcast for a holistic approach to mental and physical wellness, designed to be listened to while walking outdoors—an activity shown to boost both mental and physical health. Hosted by Amanda Valentine, this show blends personal stories, expert advice, and real-life experiences to inspire and motivate you on your own health journey. Amanda opens up about her experiences with cPTSD, ADHD, PMDD, weight fluctuations, and perimenopause, sharing the lessons she's learned along the way. Pound This Path covers a wide range of topics, including nutrition, fitness, mental health, meal prep, life coaching, and more—giving you practical tools and insights to thrive physically and mentally. Join Amanda on the path to discovering your true potential and creating a life of health, balance, and purpose.
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Episodes

842: Navigating Life Changes With Sean Kelly

In this episode Sean Kelly and I discuss how we navigate major life changes, like, Sean losing his job. We touch on emotional eating, creating a healthy mindset and asking for help. https://poundthispath.com/ This is NOT medical or expert advice. This is just me sharing my own personal journey and what I'm learning. I'm hoping you can find this helpful and will seek your own treatment if needed. It's okay to ask for help. You are not alone....

Dec 04, 20241 hr 6 min

841: Improving Negative Body Image

In this epsiode I discuss my lifelong struggles with negative body image and what tools I'm currently learning in therapy to help improve these negative thoughts. This is NOT medical or expert advice. This is just me sharing my own personal journey and what I'm learning. I'm hoping you can find this helpful and will seek your own treatment if needed. It's okay to ask for help. You are not alone. Mentioned in this episode: The UC Health Stress Center where I'm currently in treatment for PTSD: htt...

Nov 25, 202449 min

840: Being diagnosed with CPTSD, ADHD, PMDD & Perimenopause

After a year long break from this podcast, I'd like to catch you up on some breakthroughs in my health & wellness journey. Being diagnosed with CPTSD, ADHD, PMDD & perimenopause not only plays a major role in my mental health journey, but plays one in my physical health journey as well. I share this with the hopes of creating awareness and to let you know that you're not alone in your own struggles. I plan on diving deeper into these topics in future episodes. Mentioned in this episode: ...

Nov 18, 202454 min

839: Cincy Girls Who Walk With Tara Osborne

Tara Osborne grew up in Cincinnati, moved away, and came back to find herself looking for a new group of women she could share common interests with. So, Tara started a walking group: Cincy Girls Who. Not only did this group get hundreds of women walking, now it's creating connections far beyond Tara's expectations. Hear all about it in this episode. Find Cincy Girls Who here: https://www.cincygirlswho.com/

Nov 08, 202341 min

838: Jason Allen's Health Journey Through Sobriety

Jason Allen is a friend and former radio co-host of mine. In this episode Jason gets real vulnerable and honest about his choice to give up alcohol and how that has impacted not only his health, but his relationships. If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cle...

Oct 15, 20231 hr 56 min

837: Answering Your Questions About My Life

In this episode my good friend and badass wellness coach Lindsey Bonadonna interviews me and asks the questions you wanted to know the answers to (from an Instagram poll). Find Lindsey here: https://nourishatbe.com/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.clean...

Oct 08, 20231 hr 13 min

836: Trusting Intuition - Emily Kendall's Breastfeeding Journey

In this episode entrepreneur, author, mother, wife and my friend Emily Kendall shares her breastfeeding journey and the book she's now published to help other women. Find Let It Flow here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-it-flow-emily-l-kendall/1144112298;jsessionid=06243C967588EAE0BDE691CBE7847B97.prodny_store01-atgap08 If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme....

Oct 01, 20231 hr 11 min

835: Amanda's Diary - Elimination Diet Update

An update on doing Whole 30 to help solve my inflammation issues... If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

Sep 24, 202327 min

834: Meal Planning, Macros And Weight Loss Surgery With Jess Valoy

Jess Valoy is a coach, meal planning and macro specialist with Team Fit With Me. In this episode, Jess discusses her own journey including weight loss surgery and now how she helps others with their nutition goals with meal planning and macro counting. **A heads up of background noises in this episode** Find Jess at Team Fit With Me here: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ Find Jess on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessv_fitwithme/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check ou...

Sep 24, 202344 min

833: How Hunter Got Healthy, Lost 50 Pounds And Is Helping Others

Hunter Stoler, Health With Hunter, is a certified nutrition and health coach. In this episode Hunter shares his own weight loss journey and how it sparked a passion to help others on theirs. Hunter also shares his favorite tips and tricks on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Find Hunter's website here: https://healthwithhunter.shop/ Find Hunter on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/healthwithhunter/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah f...

Sep 17, 202342 min

832: Amanda's Diary - Elimination Diet

An update on my current diet and exercise routine. Working on my autoimmune disease -- finally! If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/...

Sep 05, 202330 min

831: Doh Joy! Low Carb Bread With Founder Julie Lincoln

Founder of Doh Joy bread, Julie Lincoln, joins me to discuss her entrepreneurship journey and how she helped create a low carb bread. From Doh Joy's website: Inside every bite is a wholesome blend of ingredients, like protein and fiber from wheat, milled sunflower seeds, apple cider vinegar and coconut oil, that provide that "real" bread flavor you love without the empty calories you don't. With no added sugar or sweeteners of any kind, Dohjoy is blood sugar friendly, too. Find Doh Joy here: htt...

Aug 21, 202342 min

830: Self Care Entrepreneurship With Business Strategist Stacy Kessler

Stacy Kessler is a small business strategist helping women create businesses that help them thrive AND make them happy. In this epsiode, we discuss Stacy's own entreprenuer journey, and how she created a business built on her own self care and how she want to live her life -- and now how she's helping others do the same. Find Stacy Kessler here: https://www.stacykessler.me/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages t...

Aug 14, 202357 min

829: Amanda's Diary - To Lose Weight, Or Not To Lose Weight?

It's my birthday! Time tio catch up on all the things that have happened in my life over the last year, including gaining weight. If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/...

Aug 08, 202348 min

828: All About Perimenopause With Dr. Carrie Jones

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is the Chief Medical Officer for NuEthix Formulations and specializes in hormonal health. In this episode we discuss all the signs, symptoms and solutions to perimenopause and menopause. Find Dr. Carrie Jones here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy mea...

Jul 31, 202354 min

827: Bringing A Lifetime Of Fitness Expertise To Team Fit With Me With Renee And Billy

Renee and Billy both have decades of experience in the fitness industry, and now bring their expertise to Team Fit With Me! In this episode hear about Renee & Billy's take on virtual training and their advice for long term fitness. If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newpor...

Jul 25, 202344 min

826: The Secrets To Long Term Wellness Success With Matt Kasee

Losing weight? Keeping up with a fitness routine? It's hard in the short term, and even harder in the long term. Personal trainer and owner of Trilogy Fitness Systems, Matt Kasee, joins me to discuss our secrets to long term wellness success. Find more information on Trilogy here: https://www.trilogyfitnesssystems.com/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In...

Jul 17, 202349 min

825: Move Beyond Surviving With Dr. Kelly McLean

Dr. Kelly McLean is a surgical oncologist at The Christ Hospital Health Network and founder of Move Beyond Surviving. Move Beyond Surviving is dedicated to empowering breast cancer survivors to overcome the emotional, physical, and mental impact resulting from their disease by physically challenging themselves in nature. Engaging in outdoor adventures can profoundly affect a survivor’s ability to live a life in which they thrive. In this epsiode Dr. Kelly Discusses everything this organization d...

Jul 10, 202327 min

824: Answering Your Mental Health Questions With Dr. Shelby Gardner

Dr. Shelby Gardner is a Primary Care Pysician at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode, Dr. Gardner answers your questions! Including: -What are natural/holistic alternatives to anti-depressant medications? -What is the effectiveness of CBD for mental health issues? -How accurate is advice/self assessment tests on the internet? -Is telehealth more or less effective for mental health issues? -At what point do I seek help? -Does perimenopause effect anxiety levels? -How much does exe...

Jul 03, 202341 min

823: The Life Changing Powers Of Nature With Pam Cho

Pam Cho has been coaching senior business leaders and early-career professionals since 2009. Previously, Pam spent 20+ years as a corporate communications officer with two Fortune 500 companies, managed an international trade association, and served in The White House. Pam received a certification as a forest therapy guide through the ANFT (Association of Nature & Forest Therapy), and enjoys providing outdoor settings for coaching sessions with her clients. In this episode, Pam discusses the...

Jun 26, 202340 min

822: All About Hand Health With Dr. Noah Shaftel

Dr. Noah Shaftel is an orthopedic hand/wrist specialist at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode, Dr. Shaftel answers your questions! Including: -Grip strength -What might cause numbness & burning between the thumb & pointer fingers? -How long is recovery from carpal tunnel surgery? -When do I need surgery from carpal tunnel? -If my arm falls asleep every night, is that carpal tunnel? -How do I protect my hands/wrists from being on my phone all the time? -Is pain/stiffness ...

Jun 19, 202333 min

821: How The Pandemic Helped Becca Love Fitness And Lose 80 Pounds

Becca was first on Pound This in January of 2021 (episode 619) to discuss how the pandemic had changed her habits. In this episode we discuss not only how those habits stuck, but how they have helped Becca lose 80 pounds and find a love for fitness. If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a...

Jun 12, 202337 min

820: Three Emotional Health Money Mistakes Made During Divorce With Christine Luken

Christine Luken went from being unable to leave a broken relationship because of debt in her 20's, to now helping people have a healthy relationship with their finances, especially through divorce. In this episode, we discuss the 3 most common emotional mistakes during divorce. We also discuss how dealing with money is a LOT like taking care of your health. Find Christine here: https://www.christineluken.com/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, cont...

Jun 05, 202356 min

819: How Nicole Stopped Yo-Yo Dieting And Lost 145 Pounds

In this episode Nicole shares her amazing journey of her struggles with weight loss and how she has lost 145 pounds in the past 3 years and how that has impacted her mentally and physically. If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/ Find me on Inst...

May 29, 202354 min

818: The Power Of Enneagram With Beth Johnson

Beth Johnson is a certified advanced enneagram teacher and founder of Bloom Where You're Planted. In this episode we discuss the power knowing your enneagram has on self growth an connecting with others. Find Bloom Where You're Planted here: https://www.bloomwhereyoureplantedcincy.com/ Find Beth on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/enneablooms/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me - Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services usin...

May 22, 202355 min

817: The Impact Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Dr. Ankit Bhatia

The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Center at The Christ Hospital is the region’s first, dedicated HCM Center. TCH offers comprehensive care for adults with HCM, a heart condition that causes your heart’s walls to thicken and can lead to heart failure. Dr. Ankit Bhatia joins me to discuss the symptoms to look out for with this genetic disease, proper treatments and how The Christ Hospital is helping our community with it's new HCM Center. Find more info on Christ Hospital's HCM Center here: ht...

May 19, 202327 min

816: How Healthy Lifestyle Changes Can Impact Relationships With Tara Vollman

Tara Vollman was previously on episode 675 discussing her 100 pound weight loss and journey, in this episode we both discuss how our weight loss journeys impacted our marriages and relationships. Find Tara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tbreeeeeeeeezy_bfit/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me - Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services using this link: www.teamfitwithme.com/poundthis In Cincinnati looking for healt...

May 16, 202344 min

815: Amanda's Diary - Transformations

Life has been crazy for me, time for some updates! Including updates from things dicussed in episode 813. Job changes, moving, weight gain, etc. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me - Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services using this link: www.teamfitwithme.com/poundthis In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal pr...

May 03, 202345 min

814: Walking Meditation - We Are Where We Need to Be With Lindsey Bonadonna

In this epsiode mindset coach Lindsey Bonadonna takes us through a walking meditation focusing on being exactly where we need to be in life. Feel free to walk or be in a comfortable space while listening to this meditation. Find Lindsey here: https://www.lindseybonadonna.com/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me - Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services using this link: www.teamfitwithme.com/poundthis Find me on Instagram: http...

Apr 19, 202322 min

813: Amanda's Diary - Binge Eating

Life has been crazy for me, time for some updates! Divorce, moving, job changes, dating, binge eating...the list is long. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/ If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me - Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services using this link: www.teamfitwithme.com/poundthis In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a ...

Apr 13, 202340 min
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