Balance365 Life Radio

When Halloween rolls around many people find themselves thinking: "resist, resist, resist!" But when 9PM hits they're diving in, eating all their favourite candy bars and bargaining with themselves for the next hour. "Just one. Ok, just one more. Maybe two. No, three more!" (Repeats until dried up tootsie rolls are the only candies left! Don't worry, you aren't alone. Halloween is a fun holiday th...

In today's episode, we interview a highly sought-after woman in the health and fitness industry, Brianna Battles. We're lucky enough to call Brianna our friend and have been privy to her journey of redefining what being an athlete means for her as she transitioned to becoming a mom and entrepreneur.  Today, Brianna is a powerhouse in the health and fitness industry- training with high level athlet...

This week we're joined by Balance365 member, Megan. Megan is a busy, full-time physician and mom to 3 boys. She is a long-time member who has had an incredible journey with us. Megan says Balance365 has been life-changing for her, helping her gain body acceptance, food freedom, and countless other habits that support her in feeling physically and emotionally well. Not only have the habits that Meg...

Many of us are finding ourselves feeling an extraordinaire amount of stress right now. For some that means finding themselves elbow-deep in a bag of chips at the end of the day, feeling like it's all they have to look forward to that's just for them. While we may not be able to control our circumstances right now, we can still learn new strategies for coping with them that don't involve eating. Fo...

"I know what to do. But... why don't I do it?" You'd be surprised at how often we hear this inside of our community. The real question is: you know what you want, but HOW do you take action, and keep taking action? In this episode Jen and Annie break down the five stages of change women cycle through, and what to avoid to keep from feeling stuck and unable to commit to habit change.  Also… Stick a...

Do you have a healthy relationship with food? In a world consumed with finding the "perfect" way to eat, many do not realize when mindful nutrition turns into an unhealthy preoccupation. It can have a profound impact on an individual's life and seep into every facet of their being. In this week's episode, Jen and Annie are joined by Dr. Ebony Butler, a psychologist, food relationship strategist an...

Most of us have a basic understanding of nutrition. If you think back to your elementary nutrition lessons you probably learned about food groups and how different types of foods fuel and nourish our bodies. The idea of nutrition education is to instill healthy, regulated eating habits in children. Over the years nutrition education has been obliterated by diet companies and food gurus. Now instea...

Meet Balance365 member, Jennifer Hysuick! As a fellow 'Saskie', Jennifer hails from Saskatchewan Canada, with prairie girl roots akin to our very own co-founder, Jen Campbell. As a beloved and long time member of Balance365, Jennifer found herself at a crossroads amidst a sudden diabetes diagnosis. In this podcast Jennifer shares how she used Balance365 to navigate a new lifestyle without panickin...

So, you finally ditched the diet! Goodbye points and macros. So long detoxes and cleanses. Peace out, color-coded food containers. Much like closing the door on that narcissist ex… You're relieved but also burdened with the thought of: "okay, now what do I do?"  In this episode of Balance365 Radio, Jen and Annie discuss the three biggest hurdles you can expect after you quit dieting and how you ca...

Whether you're a Balance365 Veteran or new to our little corner of the internet (hi, welcome!) you've most likely heard us preach the importance of self-compassion. This is where some people get tripped up, feeling like self-compassion will lead them to abandoning their goals and becoming complacent in their lives.  Spoiler alert… If you are practicing self-compassion, your goals will become more...

We've been raised in a culture that values the outward appearance of our bodies over the inner workings of what truly makes us who we are. How often have you asked yourself: "Who am I? What do I want? What do I need?" We've all experienced moments in life where we have felt completely, intrinsically connected with ourselves. However, as we step into our roles as women and mothers, oftentimes we lo...

Do you wear "busy" as a badge of honor?  Is Netflix constantly asking, "are you still watching?" We live in a culture that applauds productivity but also offers an abundance of cheap, accessible and soothing escape buttons from that exhausting, productive life. The CDC reports that approximately 1 in 3 Americans are regularly short on sleep. After working with thousands of women we've learned this...

In today's world, with the abundance of diets and different eating philosophies, nutrition can feel confusing. At Balance365 we specialize in keeping nutrition simple. We know people are most likely to stick with plans that are balanced, flexible and can work in a variety of different situations. In today's solo episode, Jen breaks down the basics of nutrition. She shares how we teach our members...

Before she found Balance365, she was floundering.  Meet Erica, a high-achieving lawyer from California and Balance365 Coaching member. On her 39th birthday, Erica decided it was time to give herself the same level of care that she pours into her husband and children. And she hasn't looked back! Erica learned how to value her body and to create sustainable health practices to become her "best self"...

If you find yourself hustling for weight loss, this episode is for you. This week's brand new episode of Balance365 Life Radio has co-founders Jennifer Campbell and Annie Brees discussing considerations individuals can make when assessing if weight loss is a realistic goal. Wait wait wait. You mean there's something else women could be doing with their time besides pursuing weight loss?!  Listen i...

It's so wonderful when you finally reach a place where you can look in the mirror and truly, honestly love your body. But what if you look in the mirror and really aren't sure how to feel? In this episode of Balance365 Life Radio, co-founders Jennifer Campbell and Annie Brees are speaking to any woman who isn't sure how - or even IF - she can love her body the way it is. From jiggly bits and stret...

You're probably heard about the hype behind gut health. Probiotics, prebiotics and microbiomes - oh, my! Does the average person NEED to be concerned about their gut health or is it all just another trend that'll be over faster than celery juice? You're about to find that out plus a whole lot more in this week's episode of Balance365 Life Radio.  Jennifer Campbell and Annie Brees talk to registere...

Can you have a workout that's specifically about fat loss? Or is calling it a "fat loss workout" just marketing and click bait? This week, co-founders Jennifer Campbell and Annie Brees interview Balance365 coach Barbara St. Louis and agree to disagree on the intention behind whether or not a movement labeled as a "fat loss workout" is helpful, harmful or neither. Tune in to see which way you lean!...

Boundaries and habits and schedules, OH MY! Those are just a few of the topics Jennifer Campbell and Annie Brees are breaking down in this week's episode of Balance365 Life Radio, where we're talking ALL about how to all-or-something your summer. It's summertime and the livin' is… sometimes anything but easy. Kids are (still) home, schedules are lax and, thanks to a global pandemic, there's defini...

It's time to diversify your podcast playlist. A quick, solo show with host Annie Brees, this week's episode of Balance365 Life Radio serves to shine a spotlight on six podcasts hosted by Black women inside the health, wellness and entrepreneurial space. Get ready to make notes because you're definitely going to want to subscribe to these incredible shows.

It's not uncommon for women to panic about their weight, whether they have a significant event coming up (hello, weddings and vacays) or are going through a tough season in life (here's looking at you, global pandemic). We've been there and remember well the feelings of shame, failure and inadequacy that come along with this. If weight panic is something you experience, know that you're not alone....

At Balance365 we know change can feel hard. But we also know the hard stuff is what's worth doing. On this week's episode, Balance365 member Melissa Atchison shares how she was able to leave the dieting mindset behind and finally come to a place of balance after years of being entrenched in diet culture. Melissa speaks to how her own habits are changing the way her children treat themselves and th...

Some of the greatest lessons about growth, change and resilience can be found as we parent our kids, especially our resistant kids. In this episode, Balance365 co-founder Jennifer Campbell shares the realizations she made while trying to homeschool a resistant child during the COVID-19 pandemic. She applies what she learned to health, wellness and weight loss goals. To the rebels in the audience t...

Are you a busy parent who's finding it impossible to stick to your diet? Do you struggle with weight loss now more than any other time in your life? Do you feel frustrated your family won't get on board with your changes? We hear you. Change can be hard to implement, and even harder when you have other people and schedules to work around. In this podcast we discuss 3 reasons weight loss plans fail...

Balance365 values self-love and self-compassion but that doesn't mean we avoid uncomfortable conversations. Over the last six years we've observed there are some very common patterns among the women we work with that perpetuate staying stuck and producing the same lackluster results over and over.  It's time for us to lovingly kick you in the butt and help you cut the crap! In this episode, Balanc...