Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the often-overlooked impact of alcohol on wellness. She emphasizes that while alcohol is normalized in social settings, it is fundamentally a toxin that disrupts bodily functions, including sleep, hormone balance, and gut health. Sasha shares her personal journey of reducing alcohol consumption and offers alternatives for relaxation and socializing without alcohol. The episode concludes with practical recovery tips and a call for m...
Aug 15, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the concept of intermittent walking, a simple yet effective wellness habit that can significantly improve health. The conversation covers the benefits of short, intentional bursts of walking throughout the day, inspired by research on exercise snacks and the lifestyles of people in blue zones. Sasha provides practical tips for incorporating intermittent walking into daily routines, introduces the Japanese hit walking method, and em...
Aug 14, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Summery In this episode, Sasha discusses the importance of packing nutritious lunch boxes for children, emphasizing how the right foods can fuel their brains and enhance focus, mood, and overall well-being. She provides practical tips on smart ingredient swaps and highlights key foods that support brain development, ultimately advocating for balanced meals that include protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Takeaways Packing lunch is about fueling kids' brains. Protein helps in making neurotransmitte...
Aug 13, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Summary In this episode, Sasha discusses the transition into the back-to-school season and how it presents an opportunity for parents, especially mothers, to reset their routines and prioritize self-care. She emphasizes the importance of reclaiming time and energy, setting seasonal wellness goals, and scheduling personal activities to maintain balance and well-being. The conversation encourages listeners to take small, intentional steps towards self-care and to view the school year as a time for...
Aug 12, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha explores the intersection of astrology and fitness by matching each zodiac sign with their ideal workout. From Scorpios who thrive on intensity to Pisces who prefer flow-based activities, Sasha provides tailored fitness tips and mantras for each sign, encouraging listeners to embrace their cosmic energy in their workout routines. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to try their zodiac workout and share their experiences. Tak...
Aug 11, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Summary In this episode, Sasha, a personal trainer and nutritional therapy practitioner, shares her journey into dog nutrition, emphasizing the importance of proper diet for pets. She discusses her experiences with her dog Rudy, who faced health issues due to kibble, and how transitioning to home-cooked meals significantly improved his health. Sasha highlights the dangers of processed dog food, particularly kibble, and offers practical tips for pet owners to enhance their dog's nutrition. She al...
Aug 08, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Connect with The Wellness Hustle 📲 Follow on Instagram and TikTok for episode drops, behind-the-scenes, and real talk. 🎙️ Connect with Sasha directly. ✨ Links & Resources Mentioned 🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 15% OFF with code SASHA15 🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book 🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts 💪 Lean Body Trio Supplements — 15% OFF Sasha’s go-to stack for strength & recovery ⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery &am...
Aug 07, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Connect with The Wellness Hustle 📲 Follow on Instagram and TikTok for episode drops, behind-the-scenes, and real talk. 🎙️ Connect with Sasha directly. ✨ Links & Resources Mentioned 🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 15% OFF with code SASHA15 🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book 🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts 💪 Lean Body Trio Supplements — 15% OFF Sasha’s go-to stack for strength & recovery ⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery &am...
Aug 06, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha shares her insights on how to navigate Costco for healthier food choices. She discusses the importance of selecting the right proteins and fats, incorporating fruits and vegetables, and making smart snack choices. Sasha also highlights what to avoid at Costco, including processed foods and sugary snacks, and provides closing tips for a successful shopping experience. Takeaways Wellness Hustle focuses on real, effective wellness strategies. C...
Aug 05, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Summary In this episode, Sasha, a personal trainer and nutritional therapy practitioner, shares practical tips for maintaining balanced nutrition while navigating a busy lifestyle. She emphasizes that fast food doesn't have to derail healthy eating and provides a list of her top five fast food spots with recommendations on what to order to keep blood sugar stable and energy levels high. The conversation highlights the importance of making better food choices on the go and offers insights into ho...
Aug 04, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Summary In this episode of the Wellness Hustle, the host shares a personal health scare that prompted a deep dive into the impact of toxins in everyday life. The conversation explores the importance of taking responsibility for one's health, the journey of detoxing food and household products, and the gradual steps one can take towards a healthier lifestyle. The host emphasizes that awareness and small changes can lead to significant improvements in health and well-being. Takeaways The host expe...
Aug 01, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Summary In this episode of the Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the importance of reducing toxin exposure in daily life. She emphasizes practical steps to minimize toxins from personal care products, cleaning supplies, and food choices. The conversation highlights the significance of making gradual changes rather than seeking perfection, ultimately aiming for a healthier lifestyle and environment. Takeaways The goal here is not perfection. Start with what you use most often. Your body absor...
Jul 31, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Summary In this episode, Sasha discusses the 10 most toxic foods that may be hiding in your pantry, backed by research on their negative effects on health. She provides alternatives to these foods and emphasizes the importance of making informed choices for better health and wellness. Takeaways These foods mess with your metabolism. Microwave popcorn bags are lined with PFAA. Diet soda disrupts the gut microbiome. Processed meats are classified as a group one carcinogen. Store-bought dressings a...
Jul 30, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the importance of detoxing your kitchen to ensure a healthier cooking environment. She highlights the dangers of nonstick cookware, plastic containers, and the leaching of harmful chemicals into food. Sasha provides practical tips for upgrading kitchen tools and emphasizes the need to create a nourishing space for food preparation. The episode concludes with encouragement to take gradual steps towards a healthier kitchen without th...
Jul 29, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha dives into the often-overlooked topic of food toxins and their impact on health. She discusses common food toxins, their sources, and how they can sabotage wellness efforts. Sasha emphasizes the importance of making informed choices about food and offers practical tips for healthier eating, including swapping out harmful ingredients for better alternatives. The conversation highlights the significance of food quality and the long-term benefi...
Jul 28, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Summary: In this Friday deep dive, Sasha zooms out to reveal why gut health is the foundation of your energy, mood, metabolism, and hormone balance. Sharing her own journey—from fat-free diets and digestive drama to real gut support—Sasha busts myths and offers practical steps that don’t involve cutting out everything you love. You’ll learn why fiber isn’t always the fix, how bile and enzymes play a crucial role in digestion, and why slowing down at mealtime might be the most powerful tool of al...
Jul 26, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Summary: Still bloated, backed up, and craving sugar— even after eating clean and adding fiber ? You’re not alone, and the missing piece might be something you haven’t considered: bile . In this episode, Sasha shares her personal experience with slow digestion, sugar cravings, and what finally helped her feel lighter and more energized. You’ll learn how constipation affects mood, hormones, and metabolism , and why fiber alone won’t solve the problem. You’ll also hear how the gut-brain-cravings l...
Jul 24, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the common issue of bloating, emphasizing that it is often not just about the food we eat, but also how we eat it. She explores the importance of mindful eating, the gut-mind connection, and the balance of fiber and protein in our diets. Sasha provides practical tips for improving digestion and reducing bloating, encouraging listeners to be present during meals and to gradually adjust their fiber and protein intake. Takeaways Bloat...
Jul 23, 2025•14 min•Season 2Ep. 69
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the importance of fiber in the diet, offering practical tips on how to incorporate fiber-rich foods into everyday meals. She emphasizes that adding fiber doesn't have to be boring or complicated, and shares her favorite high-fiber foods and easy swaps to enhance fiber intake. The conversation also covers how to manage fiber intake effectively to avoid discomfort and maximize benefits, concluding with key takeaways for listeners to ...
Jul 22, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Summary In this episode, Sasha discusses the importance of fiber in our diets, highlighting its benefits for gut health, hormonal balance, and overall wellness. She explains the two types of fiber—soluble and insoluble—and their respective roles in digestion and health. The conversation emphasizes the need for adequate fiber intake, the consequences of insufficient fiber, and practical tips for incorporating more fiber into daily meals while being mindful of individual needs. Takeaways Fiber is ...
Jul 21, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 67
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, Sasha shares insights from her two decades of experience in the wellness industry, emphasizing the importance of consistency, mindset, and balance in achieving health goals. She discusses how successful clients focus on persistence rather than perfection, the significance of a positive mindset, and the necessity of building wellness through small, sustainable habits. Sasha also highlights the collaborative nature of coaching and encourages listeners to...
Jul 18, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 66
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, Sasha discusses the importance of building a supportive wellness team tailored to individual needs. She emphasizes the need for intentionality in choosing wellness professionals, the potential pitfalls of conflicting advice, and the importance of evaluating and adjusting one's support system regularly. Sasha also highlights the affordability of wellness support and encourages listeners to reflect on their current wellness team and what additional suppo...
Jul 17, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses various coaching options available for high-achieving women looking to build sustainable wellness habits. She emphasizes the importance of personal coaching, the flexibility of online coaching, and the benefits of hybrid coaching that combines both. Sasha encourages listeners to assess their needs and preferences to choose the right coaching structure that fits their lifestyle, while also making coaching accessible to everyone. Tak...
Jul 16, 2025•12 min•Season 2Ep. 64
Summary In this episode, Sasha discusses the critical role of coachability in achieving wellness goals. She emphasizes that even the best trainers cannot guarantee results if clients do not fully engage in the coaching relationship. Trust, communication, and consistency are highlighted as essential components for success in personal training and wellness journeys. Takeaways Are you coachable? Trust is the foundation of coachability. Just try it before you tweak it. Do not ghost your coach when l...
Jul 15, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses how high-achieving women can create sustainable wellness without burnout. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right personal trainer, identifying red flags in trainers, and the significance of personalization and communication in the trainer-client relationship. Sasha encourages listeners to take charge of their wellness journey and be proactive in their fitness goals. Takeaways Wellness should be sustainable and enjoyable...
Jul 14, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the pervasive issue of food cravings, particularly focusing on hyper palatable foods that are engineered to be addictive. She shares her personal experiences with food culture, especially the differences between her upbringing in Russia and the abundance of processed foods in the U.S. Sasha outlines the ten most addictive foods and the questionable ingredients that contribute to cravings. She provides actionable strategies to comba...
Jul 11, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the misconceptions surrounding calorie counting and emphasizes a more holistic approach to nutrition. She explains the importance of food quality over quantity, introduces the concept of thermogenesis, and shares her personal principles for nourishing eating that prioritize protein and fiber. Sasha encourages listeners to listen to their bodies and adopt a mindset that values health and well-being over strict numerical tracking. Ta...
Jul 10, 2025•10 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the importance of nervous system regulation for overall wellness. She provides practical tools for managing anxiety and staying grounded, especially for high achievers who often feel overwhelmed. The conversation emphasizes that wellness doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming, and offers simple techniques to help listeners maintain their wellness rhythm in everyday life. Takeaways You don't need dramatic methods to feel b...
Jul 09, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the importance of gut health and how many marketed wellness products can be misleading. She emphasizes the need to read labels carefully and choose real foods that genuinely support gut health. The conversation covers common misconceptions about popular health foods and offers practical advice for maintaining a healthy gut without falling for marketing traps. Takeaways Wellness should not fall apart when life gets busy. Your gut af...
Jul 08, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Summary In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the common wellness mistake of all or nothing thinking, especially prevalent during the summer months. She introduces a three-tier system for managing wellness that allows for flexibility and adaptability in busy lifestyles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consistency over perfection and provides practical tips for women to navigate their wellness journey without guilt. Takeaways You don't have to do wellness perfectl...
Jul 07, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 57
