The Divorce Revolution

Everything that happens serves us a purpose. That is one of the mantras that our guest today so intensely tries to pass to others. In this episode of The Wellness Revolution Podcast, Amber interviews Michael Unbroken. Having gone through many different childhood traumas and abuse, Michael tells a little bit about his work, helping trauma survivors find the courage and the willingness to own their...

Going from one diet to another is really the way the majority of women try to lose weight. If nothing is happening within weeks, or even days, and no progress is seen in the mirror in the short term, something with this diet is wrong, right? Well, that's not actually how our bodies work and definitely not how diets work. It takes a little bit of time for adaptation, regulation, and all we need to...

More important than healing trauma, is not letting it define you. When we go through traumatic experiences in life, that very moment (or moments) can be seen as the beginning of a path full of fear, anxiety, and desperation or as an opportunity to learn, grow, and evolve as a person. And this idea can be applied into the everyday life: everyone has problems and tribulations, but we can always lear...

Cravings don't happen by chance. Whatever the foods or snacks you desire, there is an answer of why you're feeling this way. Taking a more sustainable approach to your nutrition, to your daily habits, and to your eating philosophy, is the best way not to feel guilt about any of the cravings but understanding the reasons why also helps. In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber talks about...

Everyone has experienced trauma at some point in their lives. It could be a small, unconscious trauma or a big, impactful one, but either way it's there. What we do with that old memory, and how long it takes until we realize it's doing us no good, will depend on each person. People can go through their entire lives without noticing it, being aware of it, and healing it. Are you willing to unfold...

Weight loss is not a  'one-size-fits-all'  process. For each person wanting and needing to go through this journey, it will require patience, resilience, but most of all, a unique approach. Some people find it very easy to take an 'intuitive eating' attitude, some people find it very helpful to count calories, monitor macros, and weigh food. And some people find freedom precisely on a more control...

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber has an open conversation with Gabrielle Stone. Gabrielle tells her story of abandonment and betrayal and how these old wounds propelled her to write two books and help other women in the same situation of vulnerability and confusion. We oftentimes hear the advice, "love yourself"… but sometimes a broken heart simply doesn't know how. Gabrielle also...

The way we think about ourselves is crucial to determine how much we have of self-worth and self-love. Thought patterns are deeply connected with how we see ourselves, what we see in the mirror, and how we believe in our own strength. However, these same thought patterns did not come out of nowhere; they are a consequence of the external opinions and impressions we received during childhood. In th...

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber welcomes Michelle Emmick to talk all things plastic surgery, beauty procedures, and confidence for women. Michelle is a plastic surgery coach who helps women find the right path when considering a plastic surgery. Here, she talks about the importance of educating ourselves before the procedure and really identifying if that is the right choice. Mic...

Intermittent fasting has become really popular over the years due to the great benefits that it brings to our health. If done the right way, the practice can reduce inflammation in the body, reduce blood sugar levels, and help with weight loss, in addition to being an option for busy people. Because it helps with calorie intake, intermittent fasting has been strongly associated with weight loss di...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder that affects mostly women of reproductive age. The main symptoms are: weight gain, excessive hair growth, usually difficulty getting pregnant, and irregular periods. While the main cause is hormonal, PCOS impacts a lot of other areas of health & wellness, so it's important to be aware of this disorder and really know more about it. In this episode of...

The fitness industry for years has disseminated several "rules" that needed to be followed for people to achieve weight loss or muscle gain results. With so many rules – that many times contradicted each other – losing weight specifically turned into a difficult thing to do for many people. Training or doing cardio while fasted, is one of these key ideas that has become popular recently, but still...

Getting clear on what we're after is really one of the key aspects when it comes to nutrition and fitness. Why do I want to lose weight? Why do I need to be seen as a fitness person? Why do I feel the need to be rigid with my training and so strict with my diet? Questioning ourselves and trying to figure out the answers is the first step to getting free from food obsessions, a fixed mindset, and l...

Weight loss goals are, oftentimes, measured by numbers on a scale. People who are trying to lose weight tend to get fixated on the ups and downs of what the scale shows us, which is understandable, but not recommended. The body weight measured by the scale is affected by multiple variables, such as water retention, quality of sleep, hydration, and gut health. Should we really make the scale a prio...

Just as developing mindset changes, creating a physical change requires small actions, little by little. You can decide to make a healthy recipe for your next meal, go for a 20 minute walk by the end of the day, get a light workout in between your next two calls… these are all small actions that eventually will bring big results. Transformations don't happen overnight, but making a different decis...

As a follow up to the previous solo episode, Amber gives you 5 things that fat loss programs simply must have. These are 5 non-negotiables that these fat loss, or nutrition programs need to have in order to help you move from point A to point B in a sustainable, simple, and fun way, with no sacrifice and no suffering. It's always important to remember that nutrition should exist around your life a...

In this episode of The Wellness Revolution, Amber interviews Kelsey Moreira. Kelsey is an entrepreneur and the leader of Doughp  (@doughp ). Having started her business from a place of rebirth and restart, Kelsey dealt with alcoholism for a long period of her life and, in this episode, she shares a little bit about her story and how she was able to make this transition. Kelsey also highlights the...

The New Year has arrived and a lot of people are starting to look for solutions and different programs to follow in order to lose weight. Social media, internet ads, the coaching industry… all of these options have people announcing "the new easy method to burn fat" which, it does look easy and doable at first, but doesn't work in the long term, it's not sustainable, and will leave you even more d...

Empowerment is something that is born from the inside, from the day-to-day actions, internal thoughts, and self-talks. We also need to practice feeling empowered, happy, and joyful without any external event happening to us. It must be an organic and internal state of being. It takes time to train ourselves, but that's an important part of feeling like we are the ones who run our lives, and not an...

There is no doubt that when we think about sustainable diet, we think about the quantity of food. Eating too many calories on a daily basis will eventually lead to weight gain and that's pretty much unquestionable. What most people don't take too much into account is the  quality  of food: processed foods and items that come inside of a box are oftentimes the villain of weight loss, and should be...

Health and wellness go way beyond just exercising, moving more, and focusing on nutrition. Our whole body requires a special attention from time to time, so that everything can move and function as it's supposed to, like pieces of a puzzle. Chiropractic practice is one of the most fundamental types of care we can get from a professional, because not only does it work with the body, but it also inf...

Sleep is the most fundamental component of our health. That's a true statement that oftentimes is not considered by people on their journey of weight loss and muscle gain. We frequently think that weight loss goals are achieved at the gym, which is partly true, but a great part of it is also achieved in the bedroom during the night hours. When we improve sleep quality, we improve our life. Join th...

The general diet culture imposes such a high level of restriction and commitment, that what was supposed to be an easy process, becomes a nightmare for a lot of people. It's hard enough for someone who wants to lose a few pounds, so imagine what it's like for girls dealing with eating disorders and, at the same time, facing a certain pressure from society to "change" and lose weight in order to be...

For every decision we make, there's a reason behind it. It's not always in plain sight, but if we dive deep enough into our emotions, it's going to be there. In this episode, Amber highlights the importance of "finding your true why" and identifying the reasons that caused you to make the decisions you've made and to take the course of action you've taken. The act of changing begs the question: "W...

Weight loss is a multidimensional topic. It is a theme that really can be approached differently by each one of us and the strategies that work for one might not work for another. There are several perspectives around weight loss that different cultures, all over the world, have their own education about it. The beauty of having these different perspectives is that you can find what works best for...