Fuel Your Strength

Build a stronger body build a stronger mind. Getting stronger and focusing on what my body could do rather than solely how it looked was absolutely instrumental in changing my life for the better. But when it comes to getting stronger, many women are still intimidated, confused, and even scared even though they're curious inside. And truthfully, strength isn't just about slanging barbells, though...

No matter who you are, I'm guessing you run into challenges of varying degrees on a weekly, if not daily basis. Often, what separates the true successes from the rest of the pack, however, is their ability to find motivation and purpose in those challenging situations, and come out stronger on the other side.  About Sonya Looney The first word that comes to mind when I think about Sonya Looney is...

Which diet is the best diet? Countless books, blogs, and experts devote their lives to trying to solve this riddle. But truly, there isn't a simple answer. And the hyper-focus put on WHAT we eat often leaves other low-hanging lifestyle change "fruit" on the branch...while we wring our hands about a the perfect number of carb grams and the like. In this episode, I'm introducing you to the first of...

For a lot of us entrepreneurs, striking our own path towards success is overwhelming and full of doubts. We often feel that we have to be the expert in all things and do so much of it on our own. Kristen Roberts , my super great friend, amazing business women, and trailblazer is here to tell you why that's bogus. Kristen has built her own law firm that helps small business owners succeed. In the p...

Shifting, moving to something new in life, can be one of those freaky-ass moments where you feel like the earth is going to fall out from beneath your feet. You may not want to stay, but going can seem just as scary. When you stay focused on the negative "what ifs", you close off other possibilities for growth and expansion. In this episode, I'm sharing some personal details about why my business...

Dr. Jen Esquer believes that by building strong bodies and resilient minds you can embrace and own your inner power, which is one of the key principles here at Harder to Kill Radio. Jen is better known as Doc Jen Fit, and with +475,000 followers on Instagram, she is a strong female voice and is using the social media platform as a chance to educate and inspire. Jen took a leap of faith and created...

At some point in your health / wellness journey, shit's just gonna go wrong. Maybe it's a massive life change (good or not-so-good), you get injured, or something else unexpected pops up. How are you going to handle setbacks when they come your way? (Because they will.) The most resilient people are the ones who 1) feel their damn feelings and then 2) find opportunity in challenging circumstances....

For a lot of us, the journey to improving ourselves, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually can end up actually making us feel worse about ourselves. There are endless comparisons to be made to others who it seems are doing better than we are. As Lucia Hawley explains, however, a key piece to improvement and growth is to be kind to ourselves and honor where we're at now and our own limi...

On today's episode, I'm sharing the story of why I "threw away" a twelve year long teaching career and the "safety" of a regular paycheck for the wild ride of entrepreneurship. Taking that leap was one of the scariest things I've ever done, and I had to internalize some key concepts to pull it off. Whether you're considering a career change, going back to school, ending or beginning a relationship...

A topic that seems to be on everyone's mind lately is birth control and women's hormone health.  A leading expert in post-birth control syndrome & hormonal birth control related problems, Dr. Jolene Brighten is making her HTK Radio encore today to help shed some light on her birth control protocols. The choice to take birth control is different for every woman, and Dr. Brighten works with her clie...

We are energetic beings who need to be recharged often. Sleep, while vital, is not enough. How we manage our energy during the day—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually—has a huge impact on how we function and how we feel. Part of protecting that mental and emotional energy comes down to boundaries. Do you suffer from chronic yes-itis? Symptoms include saying yes to everything that comes...

Are you tired of constant calorie restriction and wagon mentality diets? Noelle Tarr and Stefani Ruper were too, so they created the Well Fed Women Podcast to spread the word about self-acceptance and bio-individuality. They promote a judgment-free zone that encourages you to stop getting hung up on the toxic numbers on the scale and instead check in with your own body to see what it needs most. S...

Why do so many women struggle with trusting other women? Why do we often resort to competition and tearing each other down, when what we really need to thrive is cooperation? Let's be honest, I can't answer this in a 23 minute podcast and I don't have all the answers, but hopefully I've given you some food for thought. In this episode of Fierce Love Friday, I'm probing into a couple of key areas y...

It is no secret that many of us feel an increasing pull toward nature, and that we are missing our connection to the Earth. Our society has created a space between us and the natural world and as Dr. Maya Shetreat explains, it's up to each of us to close that gap, and reap the many benefits of being in closer contact with our natural surroundings.  Support the podcast by clicking SUBSCRIBE on your...

Why does the scale have the power to make or ruin your day? Why do we, as a society, keep using the scale as a measurement of health (it's really not) and more importantly, a way to measure self-worth? If you know the scale isn't serving you, what's holding you back from dumping it in the trash right now? In this episode of Fierce Love Friday, I'm tearing into this topic and asking questions that...

Have you been taking steps to better your health and are still not feeling quite right? There is a good chance that gut imbalance may be the culprit. After dealing with his own health struggles and finding relief once he finally checked his gut, Dr. Michael Ruscio saw a lack of knowledge surrounding gut health. His no-nonsense views on healing chronic illness have helped his patients get their hea...

The concept of cheat days is still super popular in the nutrition realm, and I'm here to share 5 unpopular truths about why implementing cheat days could be holding you back. You don't have to eat perfectly to see results either, so how can you navigate the language and concepts around eating to still reach your goals while not making yourself crazy in the process? If you've been struggling to fin...

So often, it can feel like we're doing everything "right" and yet still feel unhappy with our lives. As today's guest Elizabeth DiAlto shares, even if you're meeting all of the conventional goals our society places on us, you may not be doing service to the truest expression of yourself, and that can cause serious problems. Today she's helping us tune into our own needs and desires to express ours...

Diet labels are, on one hand, helpful. They can help you understand and navigate a seemingly complex world of food options and help you find a community of people to align to, helping you feel less alone in the world. Yet on the other hand, diet labels may be holding you back from finding your best, personalized nutrition plan. It could be preventing you from exploring other options or worse, beco...

There is a line between self-love and being selfish, and today's guest, Mark Groves believes that by transitioning your mindset from 'I have to fit in' to 'I am me', you can start to make the world react to you, instead of you reacting to it. Stressing the importance of communicating your truth, celebrating who you are, and not letting others dictate if your emotions are valid, Mark's methodology...

Some of the most regrettable decisions of my life happened while I was drinking. And while alcohol (and the decision to use it) is totally personal, I can firmly say that my life is better without it in so many ways. It's been over 2 years since I've been alcohol free, and today I'm sharing what led to my decision. But the choice to not drink can be totally fucking socially awkward for a lot of pe...

Dr. Mariza Snyder is one big ball of energy, and today she brings her expertise on women's hormones to Harder to Kill Radio. Many of us, especially the females in the house, feel a certain type of guilt about putting ourselves first, so we overcompensate by prioritizing everyone else's needs above our own. Dr. Mariza is here to stop the guilt train help all women take an introspective look at them...

Fact: Humans are social creatures. Also fact: Comparing your life to someone else's is a waste of time and energy. But it's not always easy to keep your eyes on your own green grass. Social media and technology have made it easier than ever to compare yourself to everyone else...and feel really shitty about it. In this Fierce Love edition of Harder to Kill Radio, I'm doling out some tough love abo...

Walking into Katy Bowman's house you won't find a couch in her living room, and she's got good reason. One of the guests for whom I receive the most requests to have on the show, Katy is the creator of Nutritious Movement, an author, and hosts an award-winning podcast. Katy works to help people create a more balanced and healthy movement diet. This means rethinking the frequency and enjoyment you...

 When sugar rules your life, it can feel fucking miserable. I know because I've been there. Energy crashes, insatiable cravings, and late-night binge sessions gone awry were my normal. I couldn't wake up in the morning and needed a ton of sugar and caffeine to get through the day. But it's easy to get confused. Do you have to go keto? Eat zero carb? Never eat dessert again? How can you break up wi...