Be Where You Are Today

Send us Fan Mail Amy welcomes travel writer and author Whitney O’Halek, a longtime community member and creator of Quick Wit Travel and Half Full Passport for single-parent travel. Whitney shares how a summer teaching in Japan sparked her travel-writing career, and how her fitness journey evolved from an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise to hiking, rock climbing, running, and strength...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, your hosts Amy and Vivian, discuss how to cut through the overwhelming 'New Year's noise' surrounding fitness and nutrition. They emphasize the importance of sustainable habits over fleeting trends, cautioning against extreme diet culture and promoting consistency for long-term success. With practica...

Send us Fan Mail Join Amy & Vivian from BodyFit by Amy in this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast as they delve into essential topics surrounding fitness and nutrition tailored specifically for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Amy and Vivian explore common questions about body changes due to hormonal shifts, the effectiveness of various ty...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, Amy chats with registered dietitian nutritionist Vivian Schemper to address common nutrition questions surrounding menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause. They discuss the phases of menopause, common symptoms, and the critical role nutrition plays during this phase of life. Discover beneficial supplements and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Be Where You Are Today podcast with Amy! In this episode, Amy is joined by Vivian Schemper, a registered dietician nutritionist at BodyFit by Amy. Discover the fascinating world of fiber as Vivian breaks down its importance, different types (soluble and insoluble), and their unique benefits. From digestive health to cardiovascular support, learn how fiber supports y...

Send us Fan Mail Join Amy on the Be Where You Are Today podcast as she sits down with Natalie Carey, a corrective exercise and women's health specialist, to discuss the evolution of fitness. They delve into how fitness trends and approaches have changed over the years, from the early 2000s' focus on aesthetics to today's emphasis on inclusivity and health markers. They also tackle t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, Amy talks with TV writer and adaptive athlete Katherine Beattie. Katherine shares her inspiring journey in strength training, adaptive surfing, and WCMX (wheelchair motocross), discussing the challenges she faces with cerebral palsy and how she overcomes them. They explore the balance between intense athletic train...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Be Where You Are Today podcast, host Amy talks with registered dietitian Hilary McMahon. Hilary, a specialist in baby-led weaning and toddler nutrition, shares her personal experiences and professional insights into navigating the challenges of feeding young children. The discussion covers the importance of maintaining intuitive eating habits, avoiding label...

Send us Fan Mail Join Amy on the Be Where You Are Today podcast as she and registered dietitian nutritionist, Vivian Schemper, talk about processed and ultra processed foods. Vivian explains food classification systems like NOVA, discusses the nuances of defining processed foods, and offers practical advice on how to balance convenience with nutritional value. This episode delves into the current...

Send us Fan Mail Join Amy as she and Vivian Schemper, the registered dietitian nutritionist for the BodyFit Athletic Club, dive into the popular topic of GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have been making waves for their impressive weight loss and diabetes management benefits. Vivian provides a comprehensive breakdown of what GLP-1 drugs are, why they have become so popular, and their ef...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast! In this episode, host Amy chats with Dr. Marcy Crouch, a renowned pelvic floor physical therapist known as 'The Down There Doc' on social media. Together, they discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, Dr. Marcy's approach to birth preparation and postpartum recovery, and common concerns such as vaginal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, host Amy shares valuable tips and tricks to avoid common fitness mistakes as you embark on your New Year's resolutions. She emphasizes the importance of remembering that 'you are enough,' avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, and being cautious of random advice from unqualified individuals on the interne...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Be Where You Are Today podcast! In this episode, Amy sits down with Ryan Dills, co-founder and managing partner of the Georgia Hemp Company and Sympleaf Wellness brand, to discuss the world of CBD. Learn what CBD is, how it differs from THC, and its potential benefits for recovery and overall health. Ryan also shares his insights on what to look for in CBD products, emp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, host Amy welcomes her longtime friend and training client Jeannie Stathis. The two reminisce about their early training days, discuss Jeannie's fascinating journey from working on the Ellen DeGeneres show to launching her own YouTube channel 'Happy You're Here', and dive deep into fitness, welln...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast! In this episode, Amy, co-lead of the BodyFit Athletic Club, is joined by registered dietitian nutritionist Vivian Schemper. They discuss a hot topic from their recent focus group on perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—alcohol consumption. Vivian sheds light on fascinating research about the impact of alcohol on hea...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Amy and Kurt introduce the inaugural episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast. They share personal backgrounds, light-hearted questions, and delve into Amy's fitness philosophy. They discuss Amy's catchphrase 'Be where you are today', its origins, and its significance in promoting accessible fitness and mental wellness. As they recount th...