Welcome to episode 56! Today’s episode is centered around something quite elusive to me right now— SLEEP. Naturopathic doctor Dr. Leigha Saunders joins me to share her knowledge and expertise on how to get a good night’s sleep and why it’s vital to our health and wellbeing. She shares all kinds of tips, and even has her own sleep course called the Sleep Fix, which you can take advantage of (special code!) if you love the episode and want to learn more. My husband and I welcomed our first baby ju...
Apr 13, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Welcome to episode 55! This is our first episode with not one but TWO fun guests, Sarah Hackwith and Lara Days. We talk about diet culture and fat phobia in the fitness industry. Both Sarah and Lara are fitness professionals and health coaches, so they bring a great perspective on what the rhetoric is like inside the gyms and how we need to change it. This episode is real, entertaining and informative. It’s a great one for anyone who loves fitness classes, going to the gym, fitness trainers, stu...
Mar 30, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Have you ever wondered whether a juice or a smoothie is healthier for you? Same. Episode 54 is all about juice and smoothies and which one reigns supreme with holistic nutritionist Megan Lyons. She’s been on the podcast before (episode 36) and she’s extremely knowledgable about the ins and outs of nutrition and what smoothies and juices are doing for our health—the good and the not so great. Be sure to tune in to find out which one we both prefer! In this episode, we talk about: Megan Lyon’s bac...
Mar 16, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 54
And we’re back with episode 53! This is a topic that is especially relevant for me— about to have a baby and enter the “4th trimester”, aka postpartum time. Today’s guest is a friend of mine, Whitney Rowell, founder of Miracle Milkookies, cookies that are designed to boost supplies for breastfeeding mamas. In this episode, Whitney talks all about postpartum: the good, the bad and the ugly. This is the perfect episode for expecting parents (moms AND dads), couples trying to conceive and even fami...
Mar 02, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Hi friends! Welcome to episode 52. This episode centers around a subject that was requested—along with with a highly requested guest, Debi Lofstrand, a fitness trainer and health and lifestyle coach based in Dallas, TX. She couldn’t be a better person to talk about fitness as it changes through our lifespans, as she is fitness goals (about to turn 50) and her accent is also just so fun to listen to. :) She has lots of knowledge in fitness, nutrition, and her realistic approach is very reassuring...
Feb 16, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 52
And we’re back with season 3! I’m so excited to be back on the mic, bringing some really fun guests and topics your way this year. I took a little hiatus after episode 50, but I’m so glad I did as I want to make this really well worth your time tuning in. This season is all about the topics. I’m bringing on experts on each topic so you’ll hear us dive into things like why care about a non-toxic lifestyle, juice vs. smoothies (which is better for you), fitness across your lifetime, postpartum lif...
Feb 02, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 51
I’m back with episode 50! 5-0!!! Thank you all for listening and keeping this podcast going. Today’s guest is Taylor Morgan, functional medicine physician associate, and she just so happens to be my husband and my personal practitioner. Taylor Morgan works with the Taylor Dukes Wellness practice and we get a little glimpse into how she got into this field, and all things gut health. Taylor’s approach is realistic, super educational and informative and it’s something we all need to learn and/or b...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Hello and welcome to episode 49! Let’s just let that soak in. 49 episodes of The Fitness Insider. Wow. Thank you for coming along this journey with me! Today’s guest is Sonia Azad, a health and wellness reporter at WFAA in Dallas and a yoga and meditation instructor. Sonia chats about what she does in both roles, how she’s seen fitness change over the past 6 years, what it has been like reporting on wellness through Covid and more. She’s very inspiring and has a unique perspective being so woven...
Oct 20, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 49
We’re back with episode 48! This episode is a fun conversation with Georgia Thompson, of Goodness With G, a health coach and health and wellness blogger/influencer (and many other things). We talk about what a health coach really does, get off topic with added crap ingredients we get here in the US, stress management, meditation and morning routines. She’s also about to get married, so she talks about her perspective on “wedding prep” as far as diet and exercise goes. A little bit of everything!...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Welcome to episode 47! This is a short(er) and sweet one on 3 simple steps to eat cleaner. I walk you through 3 actionable steps on how to “clean up” your diet and include some healthy swaps/brands I love too. Hope you enjoy! Where to find Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirl/ https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessinsiderpodcast/ A few things I mention in this episode: Poppi: https://www.drinkpoppi.com/ Sign up for a 10 day healthy reset: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFmf...
Sep 22, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Hello and welcome to episode 46! This episode is a fun conversation with the founder and CEO of Mooala . Mooala is a delicious organic plant based milk and creamer company based in Dallas, Texas and it happens to be one of my absolute favorites. Everything they make is creamy magic. In this episode, Jeff opens up how he started Mooala, how they chose banana, oat and almond as their milk bases and even a little bit of education on what to look out for on the back of your plant based milk products...
Sep 08, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Welcome to episode 45! This one is a solo episode where I (Natalie) walk you through my top 5 simple things you can do today to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Pick a few and go with it :) It’s a quick episode meant to arm you with some actionable steps to feel better and hopefully kickstart some good habits while we’re in this “back to school” season. Thanks for listening! Where to find Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirl/ https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessinsiderpodc...
Aug 25, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Welcome to episode 44! This episode is a complete nerd-out on all things hydration. I am joined by electrolyte and hydration expert, Kevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun. This is not a long ad for Nuun, in fact, Kevin gets super real with me on why hydration is important and some key tips on when and how to keep hydrated— it might just surprise you! You’ll love learning from Kevin. Enjoy this episode and share with a friend :) In this episode, we talk about: background on Kevin & where the name Nuu...
Aug 11, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 44
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Kate Naumes, naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, back to the podcast for episode 43. In this episode we talk about main causes of infertility. It’s jam-packed with information, as Dr. Naumes is a wealth of information. But don’t worry, we keep it light and fun. In this episode, we talk about: main causes of infertility when it’s time to seek a doctor’s help what women can do to take charge of their fertility when you get a diagnosis, what your next step...
Jul 28, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Episode 42 is here, and I’m excited to introduce my guest Brenden Schaefer. He’s the founder of CEO of Bright Bar, my new favorite refrigerated nut butter-based protein bar. We talk about how he started Bright Foods, why he started it, the first iteration of the bar, the ups and downs and some very savvy entrepreneurial tips. In this episode, we talk about: how he started Bright Bar and his “why” the first iteration of Bright Bar and how he knew it was time to pivot what makes Bright Bar so spec...
Jul 14, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Welcome to episode 41! Today’s guest is the curriculum lead at Barry’s, Josey Greenwell. Barry’s is an upscale boutique fitness studio focused on high intensity interval workouts, toning muscle and maximizing fat loss with a combination of running and weights. In this episode, we chat very openly about the truth behind the mirrors and lighting in the “red room”, his advice to those who feel intimidated by boutique fitness classes, what it has been like launching in Austin, what makes Barry’s so ...
Jun 30, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Episode 40 is a fun one because our guest is one of my best friends, Britta Noble. She’s a fitness industry expert, past owner of a Pure Barre studio and now owns and operates Social Distance Sweat. We stay (mostly) on track in this episode, but certainly dive right in—and Britta will tell you the truth! She talks about what it was like owning a Pure Barre studio, the good and bad of owning a franchise, her advice to those who want to own their own gym, how the fitness landscape has changed over...
Jun 16, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Hello and welcome to episode 39! Grab your glass of kombucha or lace up those shoes and get ready for a much-needed conversation about your mental health. Yes, you. Today we are joined by Annie Tam, a licensed professional counselor and owner of Mend Counseling based in Dallas, Texas. We talk about stress and anxiety and the current mental health crisis happening in the wake of the pandemic. She gives actionable tips on how to calm those anxieties during this new phase of re-entering the “real w...
Jun 02, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Welcome to episode 38 of The Fitness Insider podcast! Today’s episode is very special as I am honored to have been able to have an insightful conversation with Dr. Bill Sears, MD. He’s a doctor and author of over 45 books, the co-founder of the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute where I received my health coaching certificate and he has appeared on countless shows such as Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Dateline and many more. He’s the expert on taking the science of nutrition and ...
May 19, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Welcome to episode 37! In today’s episode, I bring you along to a conversation with Helen Hall, the founder of Blender Bombs. Blender Bombs is a nutrient dense superfood “bomb” designed to make your smoothie a meal replacement— and they come in a bunch of delicious flavors. Helen tells the inspiring story of how she started this company (which now graces the shelves of Whole Foods, Costco and more) with just $300. She gives us a peek insider her very different and fun lifestyle, and explains wha...
May 05, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 37
This one is for all you health and nutrition nerds—myself included! This episode is a fun and informative conversation with Megan Lyons, board certified holistic nutritionist and founder of The Lyons’ Share Wellness. She walks us through what blood sugar is and why it matters for your health, as well as her super intriguing experience using a continuous glucose monitor on her arm. She gives actionable steps on how to improve your blood sugar balance, and signs yours may be out of whack. Let’s di...
Apr 21, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 36
There’s nothing more exciting than a story about a super successful brand that has truly made it, and began with such small humble beginnings, purely looking for a way to solve a problem for their own family. Nada Moo is the best dairy free dessert out there— if you’ve tried it, you know! Based in Austin, Texas, you can now find Nada Moo at most major grocery stores across the US. In this episode (35), I sat down with Daniel Nicholson, the CEO and President of Nada Moo. He’s been with the compan...
Apr 07, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Welcome to episode 34! Today we sit down with Brit Shimansky, also known as Britsbarre on Instagram. She has an awesome following on IG, and she teaches at a local studio in Austin called Mod Fitness, and now she’s working on her very own project. Brit is excited to be launching an on-demand virtual studio so she can reach more people—and it’s going to be GOOD. Join us in this chat to learn how she’s getting her on-demand platform off the ground, her pre and postnatal specializations and why tho...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In this episode, we talk about: what a naturopathic does and how Dr. Naumes got into it (+ how to find one) tips on what to take/eat before TTC (trying to concieve) when to get off the pill top things to do when TTC how to select a prenatal vitamin what steps your spouse/partner needs to take pregnancy— how to beat nausea in first trimester, whether ultrasounds are safe C-vid vaccine— things to consider if pregnant or TTC postpartum depression & how to detect it infertility— when to see a do...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Welcome to episode 32 of The Fitness Insider podcast! Today’s guest is Hensley Ellefritz , the founder of her own Hensley Ellefritz Fitness Consulting . Not only does she have a cool name, but she should legit consider writing a book about how fitness studios can optimize their brands and businesses. She’s extremely well spoken and has so much information and advice to give—and a decade of success in fitness sales, so she’s seen some things in her days. She helps gyms successfully launch, grow a...
Feb 24, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 32
And we’re back with episode 31! I called it episode 32 in the actual episode—ignore that :) Our guest today is Henry Richardson, the founder of DEFINE body & mind and Supermom CBD. He’s one of those go-getter, infectious positive energy kind of entrepreneurs who is always creating something exciting and inspiring. Not only is he a super successful founder with 17 locations in his franchise, but he’s also an expert in positive psychology. I’m not sure about you, but I needed this pep talk, an...
Feb 10, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode, we talk about: her background and how Mada Leigh blog came about her tips on how to detoxify your house and move toward a more non-toxic home favorite clean beauty brands supplements she and her family takes her brand new virtual fitness platform how her fitness routine has been impacted by Covid meal planning tips what’s next for her & her family All about Mada: Mada Lavey is a personal trainer, mama, and lover of all things health and fitness. She’s from Celina, Texas and ...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Welcome to the final episode of 2020, Episode 29! Today is a solo episode where I (Natalie, your host) walk you through the wellness predictions for 2020 and comment on those as well as reveal Well + Good’s wellness predictions for 2021. I’ll save you all the reading time and you can just listen. I did a lot of research and took lots of notes to touch on the most important aspects of each prediction so you don’t have to. Hope you enjoy. Let’s get this party started! In this episode, we talk abou...
Dec 18, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Welcome to Episode 28! Today’s guest is a fireball of a human, an entrepreneur from head to toe whom I’ve looked up to for over a decade. Her name is Brandi Marino and she’s the founder of a boutique fitness studio franchise called BEYOND Studios , which began here in Dallas. Brandi is the definition of a pioneer in the fitness industry especially in Dallas. She’s real, #unfiltered and has a lot to say. Don’t miss this one! In this episode, we talk about: how she started BEYOND Pilates and BEYON...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27 centers around one of my favorite topics: optimizing your health. Today’s guest, Taylor Dukes , is a functional medicine nurse practitioner based in Fort Worth, Texas. She owns a private practice where she meets with patients one on one, as well as a new wellness center called Restore + Revive where clients can meet with Taylor for anything and everything functional medicine, get nutrition counseling, IV therapy and shots, infrared sauna, massages, facial, fitness and more. Taylor is ...
Nov 20, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 27
