Tag: Podcast

#229-Sivan Fagan: An Inspiration For Strength

I’m joined this week by fellow coach, Sivan Fagan who is making her debut on the show with me. Sivan and I discuss her background into fitness which stemmed from an eating disorder and transformed into a body and mind motivated by strength. We discuss how the influence of her father and grandfather helped her […]

#228-Mark Zarate: This Is The Time

I’m kicking off 2020 with a fellow trainer/podcast host, Mark Zarate. Mark hosts the show, Cool, Calm & Chaotic, which I would love for you to subscribe to, he runs Zarate Fitness and he also teaches 6th grade social studies. Mark’s charisma is something I’ve very much been drawn to. In this episode, Mark talks […]

#227-Dr. Lisa Lewis: On Addiction

Dr. Lisa Lewis returns for her third time on the show (see Episodes #157 and #189) and this time we dive into the topic of addiction. As a recovering addict, I have a certain perspective on substance abuse but as a coach, I frequently hear clients talk about addiction to food. Dr. Lisa gives her […]

#226-Galina Denzel: “Peace With Self, Peace With Food”

It’s been entirely too long since she’s been on the show but Galina Denzel returns this week to chat about her new book and new course “Peace With Self, Peace With Food.” You can listen back to our prior episodes which also included her husband, Roland by going back to episodes #27 and #41. Galina […]

#225-Brandon Huth: This Has Always Been My Strong Place

This week, I feature another client spotlight with one of my longest standing clients, Brandon Huth. I credit Brandon for being what I call the “gateway” client to the LGBTQ clientele we’ve been so proud to work with and train throughout the years. In this episode, we talk about what was happening in Brandon’s life […]

#224-Hannah Clausen: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

I welcome Hannah Clausen of Macros Inc. this week for her debut on the show. In this episode we talk about finding your passion for fitness, navigating your comfort zone and thoughts on how to approach your goals during the holiday season. To learn more about Hannah’s work, check out www.macrosinc.net or join their Facebook […]

#223-Andrew Coates: On Industry Networking, Productivity and Priorities

Fellow coach, fitness writer, and podcast host (The Fitness Devil), Andrew Coates, joins me on the show for his first time. In this episode, we dive into the fact that we both have unorthodox routes into the fitness industry, the importance of networking, continuing education and learning how to focus on the productive things that […]

#222-Jessi Kneeland: On Body Image And Body Neutrality

This week, I’m honored to welcome life coach, Jessi Kneeland to the show. I’ve been following her work for several years and have always found her take on body image to be both empowering and refreshing. In this episode, we talk about the effects body image can have on our self perception, how trauma can […]

#221-Mike Howard: “Lean Minded”

Mike Howard returns for the triumphant fourth time to the show to promote his soon-to-be-released new book, “Lean Minded.” To venture back into our previous episodes together, check out Episodes #64, #102, and #159 (also with James Krieger.) In this week’s show, Mike talks about 4 topics that he presents in his book and how […]

#220-Carolyn MacDonald: The Art Of Getting Shit Done

Carolyn MacDonald is Director of Operations at Examine.com and the self-proclaimed Master of “Getting Shit Done.” In this fast paced, high stress world, it was time to bring on the productivity queen and get some insight on how to get more done when it seems as if there is not enough time in the day […]