Beauty Pro Wellness Podcast

For the very first client feature episode, I welcome Jessica Bennett to the podcast! Jessica was feeling blah, bummed and heavier than she’d like when she reached out for coaching a couple of years ago. Having had some issues with her neck and wrist, she wasn’t as active as she had been previously and really wanted a solid plan. In the process, her confidence level increased and she approaches str...

We are covering it all in the most dynamic threesome I’ve ever participated in. In this week’s episode, Jillian Smith and Jaimie Brewis from The Lady Power Moves Project join me to vibe on self love, sex and health. I get their thoughts on why women feel uncomfortable talking about sex and we share how it was discussed with us growing up. We riff on sex education, sex toys and lube - a great acces...

We are talking big shift energy and trusting your gut & body in episode 14 of Crushing with Abby O. After a mini existential crisis and slap in the face of clarity, I realized this shift was happening and I’d better get on board or get left behind. Along with this was the realization that my intuition was right all along. I had ignored it, yet again, only to find myself in a familiar space and...

Have you ever been frustrated around your period because your motivation is low and the cravings are strong? On Episode 12, Jenn Marker joins me for an in depth conversation about syncing your nutrition and training to your cycle. She shares her story and the effects of a low calorie diet coupled with high intensity training days (spoiler alert: she lost her period). And she wasn’t alone. Jenn dov...

In this first ever live in front of an audience episode, I share 39 lessons I’ve learned about life and love. Hosted at The Royal Music Hall in Springfield, Missouri, this is the raw, unedited recording with family and friends chiming in and adding the element of surprise and fun to this episode. In honor of my 39th birthday, I’m happy to share the few things I’ve learned about love and a few more...

In the summer of 2020, eczema began to spread across my face. My cheeks and forehead were so terribly itchy I would cry because I knew I couldn’t scratch my face off like I wanted. I also knew the issue was deeper than just a topical cream or special face product. That’s when I hired a coach and dove into healing my own gut and body. When I met our guest, she was going through an elimination diet...

It’s spooky season! What a perfect time to share bad tales from first dates! The cringey. The awkward. The terrible. First up, I share the tale of my very first online date ever (first post divorce date, too!) where my date was a bit of a mystery man with a penchant for tall tales and porsches. Yes, I did take a ride in the porsche. Then I invite my friend and fan of the podcast, Tracy, to share s...

What have you heard about going vegetarian or vegan? There’s plenty of misinformation out there! Luckily, vegan coach and bodybuilder, Clarissa Gannon is a pal of mine. She joins me today to chat about her decision to go vegan, bodybuilding and realizing there was a need she could fill as a vegan nutrition coach. She dispels common misconceptions and shares her favorite sources of vegan protein. W...

Let’s talk about stress! We all deal with it...sometimes a bit too much. In this episode, I dive into stress, chronic stress and it’s effects. Then, I break down how you can manage stress easily in your everyday life through movement, hydration, food and sleep. Plus more than a dozen additional ways to manage stress for a happier day and you! Meditation apps mentioned: Insight Timer, Headspace, an...

Special guest and pelvic floor specialist, Nicole Thorne, joins me for a conversation that you generally only have amongst your friends. Incontinence isn’t only an issue for women who have had children. It happens to a lot of us! Nicole shares her story of accidental leaking after having children and how she came to be a pelvic floor specialist transforming the lives of at least 1000 women. We cha...

Nick Reill, sleep expert, shares some key ways that you can get better sleep starting today. When you get poor quality or too little sleep for too long, the effects of that turn into a cascade effect of stress on the body. We talk about how that can affect your life, your efforts to stay healthy or lose weight, and your relationships. As we began the episode, Nick shared his take on caffeine and s...

Do you remember your first boyfriend? Mine was a doozy. On Episode 4 of Crushing with Abby O, I share the story of a bad boy and a naive young lady who gave him too many chances. There are many lessons to be learned from this story: Saying No and speaking up for yourself when you really need toTrust your intuitionListen when your mom says “ you need to think about if this is really want you want”A...

The summer that I finally started to get interested in improving my health, I met a guy. In this episode, I share the intimate details of the vulnerable and cringey story of my crush dumping me, how I got into the gym and how that all ended. Let’s just say...karma. Resources:Learn More: The Radical Self Care Method Learn More: The Elevated Health & Lifestyle MembershipJoin the FREE 5 Day Sugar...

Swipe right on this one! Over the years, I've had my share of random conversations on dating apps. Sometimes things just take an unexpected turn! When one such conversation is shared with a group of friends and both the men and women are chuckling, I realized a podcast would be a great place to share these stories. As I started to present this idea to my family, friends and colleagues, it blossome...

In this first episode, I want to share a bit about myself and what this podcast is inspired by. I'm a nutrition and fitness coach on a mission to help women step up and into their own incredible power through health coaching, and truly understand that self-care is healthcare. Over the years, I've learned so much in my own journey about myself, about the woman that I want to be, and about taking ca...