Fit Family Podcast

On this episode of Fit Family , Louis and Margaret invite Colby Jackson back on to discuss what makes a great mentor.  As someone who trains kids + adolescents, mentorship is something Colby knows a lot about but there is always more to discover.  The three discuss how to establish a trust-based relationship and chart a blue print for change in young kids' lives.   Find Out More: louiskids.org

The holidays are supposed to be a merry time to celebrate with friends and loved ones but not everyone is feeling their best during these months.  On this episode Margaret and Louis discuss how they navigate grief and loss during this emotional time of year. They candidly share their own experience with loss and offer some tangible tools to help get you through.  

Jeremiah Jimerson ( @youngeryoudoc ) joins Margaret + Louis today to discuss how he keeps his kids active and engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Jeremiah works in the fitness space to help people reach their health + wellness goals. He has over 94k followers on instagram and over 196k on Tik Tok where he shares lots of great content around becoming a better version of yourself.   Check out Jeremiah b...

On this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Low-country Legend and WCBD news anchor Carolyn Murray.  Carolyn is a fierce athlete, a 3x Emmy award-winning journalist and she candidly shares how she got into fitness and a recent scare that brought her back to her 'why'.  Carolyn is an inspiration and shares some great tips for busy parent's out there trying to find "balance".   Check Out Carolyn'...

On today's episode Louis and Margaret sit down with Ben Ellsworth, Founder of GigPro. Ben has had an amazing career in F&B for nearly 25 years and founded GigPro at the height of the pandemic when restaurant owners and chefs were struggling to staff their restaurants.  As his company sky rocketed, he realized his health was not on the same positive trajectory.  Ben candidly shares his experience w...

On today's episode Margaret and Louis sit down with Ryan Madamba, Chief Architect at Madamba Training, to discuss his journey from field supervisor at Well-Spring Camps to stay-at-home Dad.  Ryan started his career in the Juvenile Psych Ward and has invaluable experience in behavioral psychology specifically with children and young adults.  Tune in for some incredible tips on how to connect with y...

Eating disorders such as; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder are complicated. They effect not only the patient, but the entire family. Donna Friedman is a  Licensed Professional Counselor who  works closely with clients and families to offer hope and support and on today ' s  episode she joins Margaret to share her lived experience with Anorexia . Donna ' s story is one of hope an...

On today's episode Margaret + Louis dive back into the mailbag to answer your questions. They cover everything from how to stay active during the coming colder months (hint: layer up and get out there!) whether or not protein shakes are a good meal substitute and more.  Thank you for sending in your questions and keep them coming!   Find Out More: https://louieskids.org/

Why is it more difficult for men to express their emotions?  On today's episode Margaret + Louis sit down with Brandon Wilcher LPCA, NCC to discuss how he helps men and families navigate difficult conversations and break the cycle of perceived social norms around fatherhood.  Find Out More by emailing: info@aspiredunity.com  

On today's episode Louis + Margaret dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. Thank you for sending in your great questions and keep 'em coming! Today we cover questions like "How important are calories?" "What is metabolism?" and "How big of a role do genetics play in childhood obesity?" Find Out More: https://louieskids.org/

Janis Newton's career in the wellness space spans over 40 years. On this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Janis to dig into all of the wisdom and learnings she has developed from an incredible career helping people get healthy.    Find Out More at:  https://louieskids.org

On this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Low-country Legend and WCBD news anchor Carolyn Murray.  Carolyn is a fierce athlete, a 3x Emmy award-winning journalist and she candidly shares how she got into fitness and a recent scare that brought her back to her 'why'.  Carolyn is an inspiration and shares some great tips for busy parent's out there trying to find "balance".   Check Out Carolyn'...

On this episode Louis and Margaret dig back into the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners. (Please submit your questions to our FB page or DM us on Instagram!) This weeks questions include everything from is a "cheat day a good idea?" to "how many steps a day should we aim for?". Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org  

On this episode Louis and Margaret dig back into the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners. (Please submit your questions to our FB page or DM us on Instagram!) This weeks questions include everything from is a "cheat day a good idea?" to "how many steps a day should we aim for?". Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org  

On this episode Louis and Margaret break down why some kids deal with more intense anxiety around the start of the school year. Margaret reminds us that worry and fear are normal human emotions and give us some tools to use when anxiety rears its head. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org

Does your child need a personal trainer? Whether your kid is a high performance athlete, overweight or just looking to become more active, a personal trainer could be a great choice for you and your family.   Louis + Margaret sit down with Colby Jackson, a former college baseball player turned personal trainer to discuss his work with children. Colby has an amazing ability to connect with kids and...

Jeremiah Jimerson ( @youngeryoudoc ) joins Margaret + Louis today to discuss how he keeps his kids active and engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Jeremiah works in the fitness space to help people reach their health + wellness goals. He has over 94k followers on instagram and over 196k on Tik Tok where he shares lots of great content around becoming a better version of yourself.   Check out Jeremiah b...

On this episode Louis and Margaret dig back into the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners. (Please submit your questions to our FB page or DM us on Instagram!) This weeks questions include everything from how to calculate your BMI to how much weight is a reasonable amount to lose in a week. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org

On this episode Louis and Margaret dig into the damaging effects that are associated with being over weight. Margaret breaks down how cognitive behavioral therapy can create a blueprint for change and give you the power to change the narrative and change your life. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org  

On this episode we dig into the mailbag to answer questions from YOU. You all sent in some great questions that cover everything from diet soda to how families can remain active safely in the summer heat. Plus, Justin joins us for another edition of Coaches Corner to share a great tip about why the warm-up matters. Find Out More at:  https://louieskids.org  

Louis and Margaret are joined by Fred to discuss why tracking your food/food journaling is so vital to meeting your weightloss goals. Whether you use an app, or just keep track with pen and paper you may be surprised how temporarily tracking what you're eating can help. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org

On today's episode Margaret and Louis welcome Gabby to the show.  Gabby was severely bullied for being overweight in elementary school and that trauma left a mark.  Now 22, Gabby is working with Margaret to undo the negative patterns and change the way she talks to herself.    Check out Louis Kids:  https://louieskids.org

On today' episode Louis + Margaret bring on Andrew Simmerling, a functional coach and personal trainer (who also happens to be Louis personal trainer) to talk about making your pantry healthier and how to take small steps to make big changes.   Find Out More about Andrew by going to:  https://www.instagram.com/andrew.simmerling/?hl=en   Support Louis Kids:  https://louieskids.org  

On today's episode of the Fit Family Podcast Louis and Margaret sit down with Richard to hear the story of how his life changed when he found out he was pre-diabetic.  Richard candidly shares the story of his grandmother losing her legs to diabetes and why he knew he had to take steps to make changes in his diet and re route his life to focus on longevity.    Check Out Richard's Daily Digest:  htt...

On today's episode of The Fit Family Podcast Louis and Margaret break down Stress Eating, why it happens and what we can do to give ourselves pause around using food as a coping mechanism.  Margaret gives us some great information on why stress eating can feel like comfort at the time and the science behind changing this behavior.  Plus, Justin Bennett joins us for the first edition of 'Coaches Co...