Give 'Em The Bird

CW: In this episode we talk about child loss, which may be distressing for some listeners. Join us this week as we speak with Mara Cheney - yoga instructor, mom, and all around badass. Mara tells us about her prenatal yoga classes, gifts from her son who has passed, being a strong woman, and more! Mara's Substack: https://maracheney.substack.com/ Follow Mara on Instagram @lionheart_yogi

Join Haley this week for a quickie solo episode where she shares some thoughts she's been having with her current pregnancy. She dives in to her lack of excitement and feeling of dread and the shame and guilt that's come from it. Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert https://www.instagram.com/haley_gtbcoaching/ Randi Beranek...

Join us this week as we chat with Nick and Josh, owners of Versa Fitness in North Liberty, Iowa. Versa offers a variety of fitness experiences to the community and it's members, including group fitness, CrossFit, and personal training. What makes this gym different is the people. The Versa team cares about guiding and encouraging each and every member to obtain the goals they seek for themselves....

Join us this week for our 100th episode!!! We chat about what the podcast experience has been like for us, what we’ve learned along the way, and what we want to see in the future from GTB! Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert https://www.instagram.com/haley_gtbcoaching/ Randi Beranek https://www.instagram.com/randileaphotography/

Join us this week as we contemplate the question of, can people change? We consider what shapes our thoughts, beliefs, etc. and whether or not those can be shifted and molded throughout life. Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert https://www.instagram.com/haley_gtbcoaching/ Randi Beranek https://www.instagram.com/randileaphotography...

Join us this week as we dive into some of our deepest insecurities... While we hit a little bit on our bodies, we focus mostly on those things outside of body image. Like our Lord and Savior Brene Brown says - shame grows in darkness. This is us shining light on some of that shame. We don't get thaaaat deep, but it did feel good to say these things out loud! Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Po...

Dr. Jackie Kamradt, PhD (from the University of Iowa) is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified yoga instructor, professional organizer, podcaster, and “expert over-thinker” on a mission to help people free themselves from an overbearing mind. From growing up with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) to becoming a researcher and psychologist, she works with people to transform over-thinking fr...

Join us this week for a good ole' GTB Check In. We chat about what's new in life and business and dive into some of the body image struggles we've both been experiencing lately. Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert https://www.instagram.com/haley_gtbcoaching/ Randi Beranek https://www.instagram.com/randileaphotography/

Join us this week as we chat about the idea of quitting. We discuss how quitting has a negative connotation to it, our experiences with quitting, and a couple questions we think can help us decide if we should quit something or hang on. If you are enjoying this podcast, rate and review! Follow us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.

Join Randi this week as she chats with Kate Manne. Kate Manne is an associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, where she’s been teaching since 2013. Before that, she was a junior fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows. Manne did her graduate work in philosophy at MIT, and works in moral, social, and feminist philosophy. She is the author of three books, Down Girl: The Logic of Miso...

Join us this week for another episode of "What's Trending Now?" We're covering a cringey TikTok trend, an elite wellness "hack" (that neither of us will be trying), a new side hustle, and more! Let us know what trends to cover next! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify engagin...

TW: mentions of suicide around 27:00 when discussing side effects. Join us this week as we talk all things Ozempic. Randi puts her white coat on and goes full pharmacist - explaining what Ozempic is, how it works, potential side effects and much MUCH more. Biggest Loser Study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.21538 Share your experience, questions, and thoughts with us. You can DM u...

Join us this week as we welcome Dr. Denise Martinez, MD to the podcast to talk about imposter syndrome and diversity in medicine. Dr. Martinez is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. Prior to serving at UC Riverside, Dr. Martinez spent 12 years at University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine. First as assistant and...

Join us this week as we chat with Dr. David Hagerty, PT, DPT about all things pain management and rehabilitation. We cover common misconceptions, strategies he uses to support clients, the importance of building an "antifragile mindset," and more! David Hagerty, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning coach, and educator. Dave operates Strength and Kindness Coaching and...

Join us this week as Haley interviews Randi and her husband, Gerald. We talk relationships with food, men’s mental health, couples, therapy and more. Let us know what you think about this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify engaging in our Q&A!  Enjoying the podcast? Feel free to rate, revi...

***Content Warning: The subject matter we'll be discussing may be triggering to some individuals, especially those who have struggled with or are currently managing eating disorders. Throughout this episode, we'll be delving into various aspects of eating disorders, including symptoms, behaviors, and recovery journeys. We understand that these topics can evoke strong emotions and potentially harmf...

In this episode Randi presents a list of ways in which we send messages to young kids about their bodies. This episode was inspired by a post that Randi saw on social media, which she shares at the end of the episode. Let us know what you think about this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify eng...

Have you ever gotten back into the gym after taking a significant amount of time off and everything feels sooooo much heavier/harder than you remember? And you catch yourself thinking, "What's the point of even exercising. I'm too far go ne." Well, same. And in this episode we're talking about. Tune in to feel validated, less alone, oh and to hear about the #SnotRagHack. Let...

Dr. Beth A. Livingston is the Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. Her research has been highlighted in the New York Times, NPR, and the Harvard Business Review, and she has been published in multiple top academic journals. Dr. Livingston has also done executive education, speaking engagements, and consulting for companies and n...

Join us this week for another episode of "What's Trending Now?" We're sharing our thoughts on some oldies and some newbies... PREPARE YOURSELVES. Let us know what trends to evaluate next! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify engaging in our Q&A!  Enjoying the podcast? Feel free to r...

In this week's episode we dive into the idea of success - how we define success vs. how society defines success, the arbitrary milestones that exist, and how comparison comes into play. Let us know what you think about this episode and how you define success. You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify enga...

Join us this week as we reflect on what we achieved and what we learned in 2023 and share what we're aiming for in 2024! Follow us on instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.

Hey friends! We are SO happy to be back with you. Tune into this episode to hear about our life updates, body image feels, and some free shit. Follow us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast

Join us for our season finale as we talk about things you might try doing to help boost your confidence before a photoshoot of any kind - engagement photos, family photos, etc. Hint: it doesn't include crash dieting! Let us know what you think of this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify eng...

Join us this week as we talk about the difficulty we've both experienced in eating intuitively when stressed. Let us know what you think of this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at giveemthebirdpodcast@gmail.com, or if you're tuning in on Spotify engaging in our Q&A!  Enjoying the podcast? Feel free to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple or Spotify!