186. A Quest to Good Mothering with Heather Chauvin
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186. A Quest to Good Mothering with Heather Chauvin

Becoming a good mother starts with healing yourself and becoming the type of person you needed when you were a child. My guest, Heather Chauvin, joins me to discuss the reality of emotionally vulnerable parenting. From the understanding that you are your child’s guide through life to creating your emotional state, being a good mother is a conscious choice we all make daily.

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185. Emotionally Regulated Parenting
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185. Emotionally Regulated Parenting

How do you stay emotionally regulated as a parent? If you’re anything like me, it can actually be quite difficult, especially when you have other things going on in your life. It’s important to create a sense of peace and balance in your life. In this episode, I’m talking about my own recent experiences in parenting and how I’m learning to regulate my emotions better by focusing on my emotional, mental, physical, and energetic health.

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184. Setting Boundaries Starting with Self
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184. Setting Boundaries Starting with Self

Boundaries start with yourself. When we’re able to set and maintain self-boundaries, we are more capable of setting them with other people and in other areas of our lives. In this episode, I’m talking about how to set self-boundaries and what this looks like. I’m also diving into how to honor other people’s boundaries, setting boundaries without overthinking, and what happens when you embrace your anger.

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183. Gratitude to My Younger Self
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183. Gratitude to My Younger Self

I hold my younger self with such gratitude. She went through so much, learned so much, and dealt with so much – and every piece of this, all good, bad, beautiful, and ugly, all planted the seeds of growth for me to be who I am today. This episode is a dedication to my younger self and an invitation for you to connect with and feel gratitude for your younger self, too.

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182. Getting Protein as a Vegetarian
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182. Getting Protein as a Vegetarian

Vegetarian sources of protein are often nutritionally dense, providing a wide variety of the nutrients and macros that we need in our diet. However, it’s important to understand that vegetarian proteins have different macro values than animal sources and are often much higher in carbohydrates per serving. In saying that, there are some advantages to eating a vegetarian diet when it comes to body composition changes. In this episode, I’m talking all about vegetarian protein.

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181. A New Way to Weigh
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181. A New Way to Weigh

Stop comparing yourself to other people! It’s time to weigh in on yourself. The era of relying on the scale, on someone else’s body, or on society’s judgment is so over. What’s in is relying on yourself. Your intuitive feelings about your body are the most important thing in the world when it comes to how you look and what you weigh. In this episode, I’m talking about self-judgment and the only number that matters.

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180. Energetic Health
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180. Energetic Health

We talk about energetic health and what it means to really take care of it! We all have a natural level of energy, and it's important to understand and embrace that. We discuss how to notice where you're trying to get more energy, and how to bring yourself up or down to a different energy level if desired. We also talk about how to flex your energy in different situations, and how to shield yourself from energy you don't want.

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179. Navigating Disappointment
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179. Navigating Disappointment

Disappointment comes up when things don’t unfold as we expected them to. It could be our own personal journeys, relationships, or other unforeseen circumstances. These feelings are hard and heavy, but there is a way to navigate through them. In this episode, I dive into the heart of disappointment, shedding light on why it happens and how it affects us, and give you some practical steps on how to navigate your way through disappointment.

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178. Emotions We Eat With
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178. Emotions We Eat With

Emotional eating is when we eat for something other than nourishment – usually to fulfill some kind of emotional need. Emotional eating is extremely common, and the emotions associated with it are usually relentless, fast, and often stemming from childhood. In this episode, I’m breaking down what these emotions are and how we can better manage these emotions.

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177. Tracking Body Composition Changes
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177. Tracking Body Composition Changes

When making body composition changes, it's important to have a long-term plan. This means finding behaviors you can stick to for the long haul, even when feeling discouraged. Remember that weight is not the only measure of health. Other methods to measure body composition changes don’t involve the scale. Let’s discuss.

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176. Optimizing Your Health with Strength Training
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176. Optimizing Your Health with Strength Training

Strength training is so important for your health and longevity, especially once you turn 30. But so many women are too worried about getting bulky that they don’t do any form of strength training. In this episode, I’m talking about all the long-term health benefits of strength training, the best way to start a strength routine, and the equipment you need to start today.

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175. Your Easy Guide to Getting Adequate Protein
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175. Your Easy Guide to Getting Adequate Protein

Eating adequate protein is essential for everyone, whether you’re trying to gain muscle or lose fat. Though many people find protein confusing, and there is a lot of different information out there, it doesn’t have to be daunting to eat more protein. There are so many benefits to eating enough protein for your body. In this episode, I hope to explain why protein is important, help dispel any limiting beliefs you have, and help make protein consumption less confusing.

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174. What Obesity Medicine Docs Want You to Know About GLP-1 Agonists with Dr. Matthea Rentea
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174. What Obesity Medicine Docs Want You to Know About GLP-1 Agonists with Dr. Matthea Rentea

Weight loss medicine, like GLP-1s or Ozempic, is making headlines lately, and for good reason. They are a great tool to help those struggling with weight loss. I’m joined by Dr. Matthea Rentea, an obesity medicine specialist, to talk about weight loss medication, working with your medical team, and how this type of medication actually works.

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173. Let's Get Uncomfortable
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173. Let's Get Uncomfortable

Getting uncomfortable doesn’t have to be a negative experience. You can use those uncomfortable feelings to experience something new, push yourself, show up as your authentic self, and even experience massive growth. It’s all about having fun with getting uncomfortable and seeing what magic can happen.

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172. When In Doubt, Create Space
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172. When In Doubt, Create Space

If you’re feeling in doubt about anything in your life, I encourage you to create more space. Creating space allows you to make more authentic decisions, have more self-compassion, and have the insight to move in the best direction for you at that moment. In this episode, I’m talking all about creating space and the levels you might experience on the way there while sharing some real-life examples.

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171. In Health and Business with Frenchie Ferenczi
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171. In Health and Business with Frenchie Ferenczi

You can create the type of business that honors your health and your priorities. It takes hard work, determination, and a whole lot of marketing, but with effort and defining your why, it is absolutely achievable. I’m joined by business strategist, Frenchie Ferenczi, to talk about her shift into flexible well-being and how she has created, and now helps others create, a business that serves their purpose.

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170. This One's for My Girls
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170. This One's for My Girls

This one is for my girls. It’s also for your girls. And it’s for all of us women who are navigating our way through this world. In this episode, I’m talking to my girls. I’m sharing how I’m helping them gain awareness and experience, how to learn about their thought patterns, and how to be strong, independent women. This one is also for us mothers – the past doesn’t matter. How can you connect and build awareness with your daughters?

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169. Let's Make Muscle
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169. Let's Make Muscle

Your muscle mass is one of the best indicators of your long-term health. There are so many long-term health benefits to building your muscles, and all it takes is eating enough protein and lifting weights. It’s never too late to start building your muscles, and the benefits are so many. In this episode, I break down the reality of the traditional scale, how to build muscle mass for your body type, and so much more.

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168. Self-Care Through Real Conversations with Dr. Kristi Angevine
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168. Self-Care Through Real Conversations with Dr. Kristi Angevine

Self-care is something we all need to be better at doing. Self-love and support are so important, especially the older we get. I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Dr. Kristi Angevine, to talk about self-care through real conversations. We cover the importance of being there for your friends, how to support your friends, making friends as adults, and why boundaries are so vital.

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167. Stop Trying to Fit
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167. Stop Trying to Fit

We feel so much pressure from all around us to fit into the neat little boxes that society thinks we should. What if I told you that you don’t need to fit in? Life will expand for you when you’re living as your authentic self. This episode is all about curating your space to honor the truth of who you are.

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