Sweat & Reflect

Hi Friend! It's not a Wednesday, but we do what we want here & today we're getting political as we talk about the SAVE Act that just passed the House & is going to the Senate for a final vote.  Not sure what the SAVE Act is & why it matters?  Press play as I walk you through the bill, what the implications of it are & why you need you to educate yourself on this ASAP. Dow...

hi friend! welcome back! i'm sooo happy that you're here because my girl, lindsey konchar is back! lindsey was originally on the podcast back in july of 2022 to talk about her book i've got 99 coping skills & being a bitch ain't one . (if you haven't listened to that episode, episode 79 - you can access it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1754571/episodes/10886506)   n...

hey there friend! after a somewhat unintentional hiatus, we're backkkkk!  it took some time but i'm feeling better about bringing you a weekly episode & making sure that our conversations are purposeful. we go through the thought process behind this hiatus, but part of my time away was a result of me feeling like i wasn't bring you good enough content & i didn't want to...

hey friend! welcome back!  let me start by saying that for those of you who have been directly impacted by the devastating fires in LA, my heart goes out to you & your family.  the entire situation is incredibly heartbreaking & i know words are often futile in this situation, so i will leave it with i am so sorry. between the fires, the congressional hearings, chaos around our country &amp...

hi friends! welcome back & happy 2025! we made it to another year! on today's episode i'm sharing my thoughts & perspective on the year ahead, holding space for those who are struggling right now between the tragedy in New Orleans on New Years Eve & the current wildfires in California. there are a lot of unknowns out there. there is a lot of heartbreak out there.  all i can s...

hi friend! welcome back! on today's episode we're keeping it short & sweet as i give you permission - not that you need it - to feel however you're feeling this holiday season...especially if you're not feeling very festive. i haven't felt very festive this holiday season which sucks as i typically love the christmas season, but i am honoring where i'm at & no...

hi friend! welcome back! yes, this episode is coming to you late in the day & is titled "early morning walk thoughts" but that's where we're at today. as i was walking this morning, i was thinking about what my life might look like right now had i not left teaching & the thought took me by surprise.  i started to think of all of the "good things" - salary base...

hi friend! welcome back & happy december!! on today's episode we're breaking down the worldwide sensation - WICKED - the film adaption & omggggg!! there are no real spoilers since ya know, wicked has been out for 20 years & was a book long before that - but still...you've been warned! this movie has truly altered my brain chemistry.  i was a fan of the book & of the...

hi friend! happy thanksgiving eve! i'd love to tell you that this episode is all about what we're thankful for & finding the good, but honestly, that just did not feel right. ryan has joined me tonight & we're talking about what's really going on in our world, how we feel about it, & what we think you can - also - do, if you're amenable, to resisting the insani...

hi friend, today we're jumping in to a controversial topic: to have a kid or not to have a kid...especially in this current climate. the decision to have a kid is always super personal & the stakes are always high... i mean, you're signing up to keep another human alive forever...but since the election the stakes to have a kid seem even higher. i'm for sure not trying to be a de...

hi friend, today i'm owning my ignorance.  i'm owning that i have not done enough to use this platform to truly highlight what's important -- stories from women & people of all backgrounds, all experiences. i thought that if i knew where i stood, if i educated myself, if i cared about other people that that would be enough.  unfortunately, this past week has taught me that that...

hi friend. it's the morning after the election & honestly, i'm not okay.   maybe you feel the same way; maybe you don't. regardless, these are my thoughts as to where we are & where i am, right now.

hey friend! welcome back! on today's episode we're diving into the beachbody bullshit even further.  i'm talking the rhetoric they're using to get people to sign up & the sudden issues they've been having with beachbody products.  there are even people repping a brand that hasn't even put out an actual product yet. we're taking a look at why i think some of t...

hey friend! welcome back! on today's episode we're getting a little spicy as we kick off this series on the beachbody drama. not sure what i'm talking about or why you should care? for starters, beachbody is dissolving their coaching program & switching to the affiliate model.  i don't have a problem with this but is social media blowing uppppp over this news why should you...

hi friend! welcome back! on today's episode we're diving back in to the mental health pond - after all, it is mental health awareness month. over the past week i've come to terms with the fact that i've had to ask for help; that i need more support than i am giving myself right now & that has been a very, very big deal for me. as a result of asking for help, i've been...

hi friend! welcome back! we've been chatting a lot about mental health lately & today is no different.  please note that today we're chatting about depression; things feeling overwhelming; medication & when to know when to ask for help.  i am not a mental health professional or a doctor so please be mindful of the fact that i am simply sharing my experience(s) & what works fo...

hi friend! welcome back! happy october! on today's episode i'm sharing the craziness of anxiety & the anxiety attack that i experienced over the past week. the biggest takeaways from this episode - in my opinion - are as follows: -know your body -- the more you know your body the better off you are at supporting yourself day-to-day, but especially during things like an anxiety attack...

hi friend! welcome back & happy fall, y'all! i just love this transitional time into a new season! it's full of so much promise, opportunity & especially for this season, it's cooler temperatures, pumpkin everything & the smell of new beginnings.   on today's episode we're talking about the two things that you can do right now at the start of this season to cal...

hi friend! more than ever, thank you for being here. thank you for showing up to this platform to listen. this is perhaps one of the most vulnerable episodes i've ever put out. in this episode i'm pulling back the curtain & i'm sharing how honestly, i'm not sure where this podcast is going. i know i have a lot to say.   i know this is a beautiful space that is so beneficial...

hi friend! welcome back! while there were other topics floating in my head for this week's episode, it felt incredibly important to take the time to remember those we lost 23 years ago today on September 11, 2001. that day changed all of our lives in some way - for some, they lost their loved ones; for others, their view of the world shattered. no matter how you were impacted, i hope you take...

hi friend! thank you so much for being here! happy september! before we go any further, please note that today's episode deals with domestic violence, mentions of addiction & suicide awareness/prevention month.  neither of us are psychologists, trauma specialists, or doctors so please keep that in mind as we discuss these difficult topics. the purpose of this episode is to open up the dis...

hi friend! welcome back! this episode is getting to you later than usual because #jetlag!  we got back from our honeymoon yesterday & honestly i did not have the brain power to record this episode until now. thankfully ryan agreed to record this episode with me :) on this episode we're breaking down our honeymoon - where we went & what we did - with some insight as to the importance o...

hi friend! as always, thank you so much for being here! on today's episode i'm taking you behind the scenes of ryan's wedding gift & why i think you should have this experience for yourself! back in may i did a boudoir shoot.  this whole thing started back in august of 2023 & i've kept it under wraps until now! i decided to do this shoot for ryan because he has always m...

hi friend! thank you so much for being here! to round out the wedding series, ryan is here as we break down the most magical, special, incredible, joyful, love filled day! we got married on Sunday, August 11 & it truly was the best freaking day ever! on this episode we're sharing our insights on our first look, the ceremony, the venue, the food, the people, our incredible vendors ... ever...

hi friend! welcome back & happy august! on today's episode we're talking body love, body image & the beautiful lessons the olympic games have taught me - & maybe you - about loving our bodies no matter the size, shape, makeup, whatever. this reminder has been critical as i approach the last few days before the wedding.  i've been picking apart my body; chastising myself...