Fuel Your Strength

Everyone's health and wellness journey unfolds differently, and the things we choose to focus on first can vary. For me, it was food and movement that came first. Several years later, I finally began to think about what I was putting on my body – my skincare routine – as a piece of the puzzle (especially considering I have endometriosis and I'm more mindful of the products I use now).  In this epi...

Dr. Theresa Larson is a force to be reckoned with and is on a mission to help her clients create their 'new normal'. An IRL friend, author, and inspiring speaker, Theresa works to help people adapt to major life changes, whether good or bad, temporary or permanent, to help better cope and thrive in your new situation. About Dr. Theresa Larson Theresa is sharing everything about her work with adapt...

Endometriosis is a painful condition that so many women suffer with in silence. I am one of those women. It's not uncommon for women to go undiagnosed for years, to be dismissed, or to be told it's all in our heads. But recently, there is a growing community of women trying to learn more and support each other as we navigate life with endo. In this episode, I'm sharing my own personal story and st...

The conversation around representation and inclusivity in the wellness space is multilayered and is incredibly important when understanding how to support women in the fitness industry. My guest today, Allison Tenney, is cutting through the BS and diving in deep on addressing everything from body autonomy to social justice issues. About Allison Tenney A passionate soccer player, coach, RKC Certifi...

Ever since childhood, I've been labeled as shy or sensitive...and it's often been used in a derogatory way. I never understood until just a couple years ago that I'm what's called a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HURRAH! There was finally a term to describe part of the way I experience the world. And it's not just me. It's estimated that nearly 1 in 5 people is highly sensitive. In this episode, I...

Les Alfred saw a lack in the representation of strong, colored women in the fitness community, so she decided to create a space herself. The Balanced Black Girl Podcast focuses on creating an inclusive wellness media hub that is more representative for more diverse groups of people. She works to amplify other women of color in wellness space so more people can get to know them and their message. A...

As women, we experience natural monthly fluctuations related to our menstrual cycle and period. Yet I can't tell you how many women are mystified or even frustrated by the variations they experience throughout their menstrual cycles. Understanding even the very basics and tracking your cycle can lead to great insights. In this episode, I'm walking you through how your appetite and strength levels...

Leaks. Lots of women get them, but nobody seems to talk about them. That's why this episode is dedicated to helping moms, moms to be and women in general, deal with common issues that women are often too embarrassed to talk about. About Jessie Mundell Jessie Mundell is an expert in prenatal and postnatal exercise and is a wealth of knowledge exploding with information about your pelvic health and...

It's easy to think that health and fitness experts each perfectly, exercise perfectly, and live perfect lives...especially given what you see on social media and the Internet at large. Nothing could be further from the truth, however. Not only is it unrealistic to think that health coaches don't have struggles, it often leads to you setting up impossible standards for yourself. When left unchecked...

If you are looking for a message of reassurance, motivation, and creativity, you have come to the right place. Paul Jarvis writes candidly and openly about completely changing how he lived his life and does business. Today he is sharing why he decided to bring the public along on his journey, and how to balance your life in every regard. About Paul Jarvis Paul provides a universal message that app...

It's time to say goodbye to Stupid Easy Paleo! For the last seven years, it's been my website and brand. But just like most good things, it was time to move on and welcome a novel concept...being myself. StephGaudreau.com is my new home online (including this podcast), and I'm so frickin' pumped to show you. In this episode, I'm talking a little bit more about why some things must die to make way...

If you're making healthier choices in your life, your bound to experience some questions, pushback, or maybe even some flack from the haters. This topic is one of the most common that my community brings up: wondering how to deal with haters. The fierce love answer is that it doesn't frickin' matter what people have to say because it's your life, not theirs. But I realize that's not always helpful...

Molly Galbraith is an amazing woman who is using her organization, Girls Gone Strong, to work towards big issues that are timely and important in the world today. Girls Gone Strong works to provide high-quality free education to women and continues to be a thought leader in the fitness industry. In this special episode, we are tackling important issues such as sexual harassment, marginalization, o...

Next week is the unofficial start of the holiday season with the arrival of Halloween. The last two months in the year are often the most challenging: food temptations, stressful travel, a dwindling bank account, and awkward family & social interactions can leave your willpower drained. It's common to fall into the "fuck it all" mentality and YOLO everything OR try to strictly diet through the hol...

After managing her autoimmunity and losing over 60 pounds, Cristina Curp created The Castaway Kitchen to share her healing journey as a mom trying to make it all work. She has an important message to share for those sick of the one size fits all approach to nutrition, and ready for a new set of rules. About Cristina Curp If you are looking for a real talk among the absolute craziness of the world...

FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out, is stronger than ever these days thanks to social media and the ever-looming anxiety that there's more, better, different things we could be doing with our time. But the overwhelm from FOMO isn't doing us any favors. Thankfully, there's another way. In this episode, I dive into the concept of JOMO, the JOY of Missing Out, and why it's just as viable as its evil older...

Dr. Tee Williams is an incredible influencer and wonderful teacher who has dedicated his life to bridging the huge gap between social justice education and coaching. Dr. Tee believes that 9 times out of 10, whatever you are coaching about is going to be embedded in some sort of experience your client has had in a social context. By increasing your self-awareness you can start to think about and un...

Ughhhh Diet Culture. My first thought is always, "Fuck that shit." And my second thought is that you need something more concrete so that you can begin unpacking the ways that Diet Culture has affected you. If you're constantly playing small in your life, obsessing over your body, and always starting your diet over again on Monday, you might be deeply affected.  In this episode, I'm talking about...

Too often in life, we tend to go toward the things we think we are good at and avoid the things we are not so good at, even though those are the things that could make a big difference in your life. Alison Marras wants you to expand your repertoire and your mind by fostering an exciting relationship with food and your body. About Alison Marras Based out of New York City, Alison is a nutritional th...

Divorce is such a loaded subject, and for women especially, something that we get judged harshly for by society, friends, and family. For many years, I avoided admitting the truth about my own divorces for fear of judgment. (Sometimes, we're our own harshest critics.) In this episode, I'm sharing my stories about divorce, why I was afraid to date my current husband, and why kindness and compassion...

Aimee Suen is a nutritional therapy practitioner, author of the small eats blog, and one my dearest personal friends. Aimee is passionate about helping people improve their health habits and lifestyle in an ultra approachable way. Today we are discussing perfectionism, taking care of yourself, and mindfulness, to make sure you are taking care of your body in every way possible. About Aimee Suen Af...

Self-sabotage is one of the toughest parts about making healthy lifestyle change stick, and if you experience it, you're not alone. In fact, mindset in general is one of those umbrella topics that influences our ability to make better choices. Yet unlike diet and exercise, mindset is a much more abstract thing. How, then, can you get a handle on mindset work? In this episode, the last in my Core F...

You've probably heard arguments incorporating evolutionary biology made to justify why we should be eating more of certain foods and less of others, but is that reasoning really legit in today's world? Hilda Labrada Gore has traveled the world researching various tribal diets and their wellbeing, and brings that knowledge to us today.   About Hilda Labrada Gore After being inspired by Dr. Weston A...

Are you frickin' tired? Feeling like you're running on empty or that you can't get ahead with rest? You're not alone. Our modern lifestyle sets us up to be "on" all day with little chance for rest and renewal. And when we finally get to sleep at night, it's just not enough. My third pillar of health framework is Recharge Your Energy. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to recharge your en...

Do you struggle to focus on what actually makes you feel happy because you're too busy with the other mundane tasks that seem to creep in and fill up our lives? Lori Harder wants to help you find the top contributors to happiness in your life, and figure out how you can get more of that. About Lori Harder Lori is the perfect example of someone living her truthfully every single day. Author of the...