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The Balanced Bod Pod

Corin Groustra
This is the Balanced Bod Pod, where we talk about all things balancing life and health so you can have your cake* and eat it too! *and not one of those dairy free, gluten free, no bake, paleo cakes. Like, a real cake. But seriously, health is the greatest gift we have and it does not need to come at the cost of enjoying the fun parts of life. It's not about getting bogged down by any one approach, it's about finding your own balance and what works for you. Follow the balanced bod pod as we find new ways to live in balance!
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Episodes

Ep 47: Why you shouldn't "give up" for the holidays

I know how tempting it is to throw in the towel during the most difficult time of year. Today we talk about the actual cost of that and what to do to keep your head above water during the holidays instead of giving up. See you in the episode! _ My *new* online course is out! It will help you prepare for the holiday season (and fall temptation) so you can get the most out of every situation, without the weight gain! Inside this course you will learn: - How to get the most out of your holiday seas...

Oct 14, 201929 minEp. 47

Ep 46: Does restriction work better than moderation?

Have you ever wondered if moderation actually works? Maybe thought total restriction was the only way to go? Listen in as we debate this and come away with a clear winner! _ My *new* online course is out! It will help you prepare for the holiday season (and fall temptation) so you can get the most out of every situation, without the weight gain! Inside this course you will learn: - How to get the most out of your holiday season without the weight gain - Mindset shifts and actionable strategies y...

Oct 07, 201947 minEp. 46

Ep 45: How to Master Weight Maintenance + Course Talk!

MY COURSE IS LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK! Feeling apprehensive about the holidays? Wanting to enjoy yourself but not wanting the weight gain that usually comes with it? My course is perfect for you! Your Balanced Holidays: the ultimate guide to take control, enjoy your holidays, and put an end to holiday weight gain! NEW FREEBIES: Daily Planner Freebie (DON'T MISS THIS!) 5 Ways to Survive your Holiday Season _ This week we're tackling a HUGE topic.... weight maintenance! We get down to the nitty gritty ...

Sep 23, 201945 minEp. 45

Ep 44: The reality of pregnancy, body changes and trying to stay positive with Kristy Simak

MY COURSE IS LAUNCHING IN JUST A FEW WEEKS! Feeling apprehensive about the holidays? Wanting to enjoy yourself but not wanting the weight gain that usually comes with it? My course is perfect for you! Your Balanced Holidays: the ultimate guide to take control, enjoy your holidays, and put an end to holiday weight gain! _ In today's episode, Kristy is back with a big secret! We're getting real on what it's like to go from losing weight and focusing on your health to the realties of pregnancy and ...

Sep 16, 20191 hrEp. 44

Ep 43: Why the diets you've tried haven't worked, even if you've lost weight

Hear me out, diets are EVERYWHERE, but it's not your fault the diets don't work! Today we're digging deep into the diets you thought worked for you and how you can finally see the results you're looking for - diet free! See you inside the episode! _ Like what you hear on the podcast but need a little help figuring out how to put it in your own life? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your ...

Sep 09, 201937 min

Ep 42: YOU decide the rules

All the "rules" in the health industry? Like the ones that say you can't have bread or eat after 6 or that you should be low carb or that eating a donut makes you "bad"? Yeah let's ditch those. Join me in this episode to learn about how YOU can take control and decide your own rules. See you in the episode! _ Like what you hear on the podcast but need a little help figuring out how to put it in your own life? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll ...

Sep 02, 201934 minEp. 42

Ep 41: I'm baaaack! Where I've been and what you don't know about me!

I'm baaaaack! And I missed my Balanced Body Fam so much! Many of you noticed I've been gone for a few weeks - so I wanted to start off with where I've been, what I've been up to and where my company, Balanced Body Health, is going next! I'm also sharing some things about me you probably don't know. So grab your coffee and let's chat! _ Like what you hear on the podcast but need a little help figuring out how to put it in your own life? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here !...

Aug 25, 201921 minEp. 41

Ep 40: How to listen better and connect with others

Today I'm sharing about the sermon Ted Cunningham shared at my church recently - he talked all about listening better and connecting with others. Listen in as I recap his sermon and the nuggets of GOLD he shared! ____ Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website for more inf...

Jul 08, 201923 min

Ep 39: Do Diets Actually Work?

Today we're answering the big question - do diets work? Even if you think you know the answer, listen in because what you hear might surprise you! For more on goal mapping, listen here: Ep. 30: The fastest way to your goals ____ Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website f...

Jul 01, 201926 min

Ep 38: It's Time to Take Action

Today's episode is simply a challenge for you to put into practice what you've learned in the episodes you've listened to up to this point. To do this, *actually* set aside 15 minutes today. Pause this episode and block off time in your calendar for today. If you're driving, as soon as you get where you're going do this. Let's keep this short, sweet and to the point: let's actually make some changes in your life! You are so capable, and now is your time, girlfriend! CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION ___...

Jun 24, 20199 minEp. 38

Ep 37: Marie Kondo your Health Journey

Your health journey should spark joy. Listen in on this week's episode for what really matters and how to ditch what you hate. ____ Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website for more info! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co || Don't forget to ...

Jun 10, 201922 minEp. 37

Ep 36: How to Meal Prep Like a Pro

Feel overwhelmed by meal prep? Want to reap all the benefits but don't know where to start? Start here! Go from meal prep newbie to meal prep pro after listening to this episode! Referenced: The blog post for this episode BLOG guide for good fast food choices + more PODCAST guide for good fast food choices + more ____ Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and yo...

Jun 03, 201946 minEp. 36

Ep 35: Are you making these exercise mistakes?

Let's take a look at some of the most common exercise mistakes. Check in to see what you need to know about exercise, and how some of these mistakes can actually benefit you! ____ Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website for more info! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email...

May 28, 201939 minEp. 35

Ep 34: What you need to know about exercise

Exercise is something we all know we should be doing, but this episode tells you what you really need to know about exercise. MAPS Fitness Products Next week is more on common exercise mistakes - you don't want to miss it! ____ Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website fo...

May 20, 201932 minEp. 34

Ep 33: How to balance a busy life

"Balance doesn't exist, so I'm not even going to try". Girlfriend the problem is not that balance doesn't exist, the problem is that you're trying to fit all the things in one day and call it balance. You are burning the candle at both ends, and eventually you end up with nothing left to give, no patience left for the people closest to you, on the verge of tears consistently and thinking about giving up on anything and everything and taking a two week nap. What if there's a better way? (hint: th...

May 13, 201945 min

Ep 32: The Secret of Motivation

Wonder why you struggle with motivation? Let's talk about it. Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website for more info! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co || Don't forget to subscribe and rate the balanced bod pod!...

May 07, 201924 minEp. 32

Ep 31: How to Take Control of Your Health

Today we get REAL on what it means to take control of your health. I break down what a good coach or program should do for you, and what to avoid. As always, we end with some action steps you can start today! Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After our meeting, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my website for more info! instag...

Apr 29, 201939 minEp. 31

Ep 30: The Fastest Way to Your Goals

If you want to get to your goals as fast as possible, it starts with a plan! Listen in for the trick to hitting your goals, creating habits and only having to do it once! Supporting Episodes: Goal Setting Habits Confused on where to go from here? For a free session to find out your next steps, click here ! After meeting with a weight loss expert, you'll come away with a recommendation on where to go next and your best course of action. **I'm taking on a handful of new clients - check out my webs...

Apr 22, 201932 minEp. 30

Ep 29: Girl, Stop Apologizing

**DISCLAIMER: this has nothing to do with the Rachel Hollis best-selling book, but rather is something I've noticed as a trend all over the place lately: women apologizing for literally everything. Listen in for more tips and tricks on how to overcome this and step into who you are meant to be! **I'm taking on up to 20 new coaching clients - check out my website for more info! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co || Don't forget to subscribe and rate the balanced bod p...

Apr 08, 201934 minEp. 29

Ep 28: How to listen to your body above everything else

Today I sat down with Meagan Rickabaugh of The Art of Hormones to chat about her journey from competitive athlete to training for life, and how to tune into and listen to your body over everything else. You can find Meagan on Instagram @meaganrickabaugh ! Happy listening! **I'm taking on up to 20 new coaching clients - check out my website for more info! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co || Don't forget to subscribe and rate the balanced bod pod! Any comments, reque...

Apr 01, 201929 minEp. 28

Ep 27: The Secret to Stop Weekend Binges and Balance Your Week

Trying to get off the cycle of weekend binges and weekday clean eating? Listen in on how to overcome the barriers to evening out your week! Episode References: Episode 4: Emotional Eating + A Good Relationship With Food Episode 9: Rethink Your Cheat Day Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handful of one-on-one coaching spots open NOW! Get in touch to see if we're a good fit! || New episodes release each Mo...

Mar 25, 201925 minEp. 27

Ep 26: Are you sick of having to eat healthy and exercise?

Are you sick of having to eat healthy and exercise? In this episode we dig into stages of change and how to move forward when you don't *want* to live healthier but know you should for your family, or your doc has given you a stern talking to. At the end of the episode is another self-coaching corner where you can work through some important questions on your own. Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handfu...

Mar 19, 201927 minEp. 26

Ep 25: Are you making these weight loss mistakes?

Today we uncover some of the most common weight loss mistakes , discuss what doesn't matter in weight loss and what actually does! You might be surprised at what you hear! Workout plans: - The Balanced Body - Katy Hearn - Mindpump - Lauren Gleisberg Episode 5: Foodie's guide to weight loss BMR CALUCATOR ___ Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handful of one-on-one coaching spots open NOW! Get in touch to s...

Mar 11, 201946 minEp. 25

Ep 24: What NOT to do when you hit a plateau

Plateaus... they can be the death of our motivation and frustrate us to no end. But in most cases, we're doing 5 things that are making things worse for ourselves and our plateau! Tune in to hear more, and to learn what you SHOULD do when you hit your plateau as well! BMR CALUCATOR: https://www.active.com/fitness/calculators/bmr ___ Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handful of one-on-one coaching spots o...

Mar 04, 201938 minEp. 24

Ep 23: How to tell if you're self-sabotaging... and how to stop it!

Let's talk about the effects of self-sabotage on your goals - and how you can stop it in it's tracks! Listen in for some action steps and self-coaching around your self-sabotage. See you in the episode! Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handful of one-on-one coaching spots open NOW! Get in touch to see if we're a good fit! || New episodes release each Monday along with a blog post! || Don't forget to sub...

Feb 25, 201926 minEp. 23

Ep 22: I Fell Off Track... Now What?

The number one thing I hear: "I fell off track! I'm so frustrated, why can't I just stick to what I said I would do?? I get a few days/weeks in and I lose steam!" So let's break it down. Why you fell off track and what to do about it (hint: it's not just getting back on track LOLZ) Catch you in the episode! MORE ON GOAL SETTING (episode 2) HERE Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handful of one-on-one coac...

Feb 18, 201923 minEp. 22

Ep 21: Want to Make Health Easier? Do LESS to get MORE.

Doing LESS to get MORE? Is this even a thing? YES! When we do LESS with intention, we can get so much more out of our efforts. Listen in as we talk about exactly what this means for you and your health journey. Let's make things a little easier, shall we? Are you interested in group coaching? Get in touch! instagram - @thebalancedbody_ email - corin@balancedbodyblog.co I've got a handful of one-on-one coaching spots open NOW! Click here to learn more: balancedbodyblog.co/work-with-me || New epis...

Feb 11, 201923 minEp. 21

Ep 20: 8 Steps to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs

Today we're diving deep into how the stories we tell ourselves impact our potential for the future. Listen in on how you can overcome your limiting beliefs and create a life you love! I've got a handful of coaching spots open NOW! Click here to learn more: balancedbodyblog.co/work-with-me || New episodes release each Monday along with a blog post! || Don't forget to subscribe and rate the balanced bod pod! Any comments, requests or ideas on who I should interview on the show? Send them to me via...

Feb 04, 201931 minEp. 20

Ep 19: Healthy Pregnancy + Marriage After Baby (feat. Abby Gaskill of The Glow Blueprint)

Hi, babes! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode - an in depth conversation on marriage after baby, "getting your body back" after baby and all things healthy pregnancy. I sat down with Abby Gaskill of The Glow Blueprint and learned SO much. I can't wait for you to listen! Let me know what you think - and if you want to hear more of Abby! Follow her on Instagram: @theglowblueprint Check out her website/inquire about coaching: https://theglowblueprint.com Podcast Breakdown: Who is Abby Gask...

Jan 27, 20191 hr 34 minEp. 19

Ep 18: 5 Steps to Lasting Lifestyle Change

So we're two weeks into January, let's talk about how to make some lasting lifestyle changes that we enjoy. Ditch the treadmill and going to bed hungry and let's chat! I've got a handful of coaching spots open NOW! Click here to learn more: balancedbodyblog.co/work-with-me || New episodes release each Monday along with a blog post! || Don't forget to subscribe and rate the balanced bod pod! Any comments, requests or ideas on who I should interview on the show? Send them to me via email or Instag...

Jan 14, 201940 minEp. 18
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