Bliss Up

In this episode, Steph talks about emotional regulation, staying connected to yourself through hard seasons, and why mental + emotional health matter more than we sometimes realize. She shares how stress, uncertainty, grief, and life transitions can pull us away from ourselves — and why building an emotional regulation toolbox can help us feel more grounded, supported, and connected. Steph also di...

What happens after you’ve already done the healing? In this episode, Steph shares what it’s looked like to actually live her growth—not just understand it. She reflects on 2025 as a year of integration, what it means to embody the person she’s been working toward, and how old patterns can still show up even when you’ve grown. This conversation explores navigating triggers from a grounded place, ad...

In this special episode, Steph is joined by her Uncle Mike — a seasoned physical therapist — to talk all things core stability, movement patterns, and how reconnecting to your body can transform the way you move, exercise, and feel. Together, they created Find My Core , a 7-day mini video course designed to help you properly engage your core, improve posture, and reduce pain. Mike shares what he s...

As May comes to a close, Steph reflects on a month that brought deep transformation — mentally, emotionally, and energetically. In this solo episode, she shares the subtle (but powerful) shifts that unfolded, how May tends to be a soul-stirring checkpoint in her personal year, and why change — even when it’s uncomfortable — is often the medicine we need. If you’ve been resisting a pivot, craving c...

Although trauma is never something we ask for, it can become a catalyst for powerful growth. In this episode, Steph opens up about a traumatic experience that caused her hip to dislocate — and how it ultimately led her down a path of deeper healing and self-discovery. She explores how stress, stored emotions, and unresolved experiences can manifest in the body, and shares tools for processing and...

In this episode, Steph discusses the pros and cons of social media and the impacts it has on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She shares her own experience with social media, and how to navigate these downfalls in a productive way. 0:06 – benefits of social media 2:00 – negatives of social media: comparison 3:13 – negatives of social media: mental + physical health issues 5:4...

In this episode, Steph shares how her business has evolved and how it’s directly related with her personal growth over the years. She shares the importance of having a strong foundation of yourself, especially as an entrepreneur, and how that has adjusted with life’s challenges to continue to show up as the person and leader she aims to be. 1:11 – why Steph took a break from Bliss Up and creating...

Steph doesn’t really believe in new years resolutions because if you want to make a change with your life, now is the best time, but if you want to set goals or intentions for the new year, Steph wants to share some insight to help avoid the inevitable burnout that typically occurs towards the end of the first month. In this episode, Steph provides actionable steps on how to set realistic goals th...

In this episode, Steph reflects on her untraditional birthday celebrations. She shares the reason behind where she spent her weekend, and how it was received by her friends. She ends with a healthy reminder as we head into the holiday season. FOLLOW Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast Follow for simple swaps and habits to naturally shift from burnout to bliss: @blisswithstephf Follow t...

In this episode, Steph celebrates her 30th birthday (AHHH) by sharing 30 lessons she has learned in her 30 years of life. This includes her expertise in nutrition, movement, mindset, holistic approaches, and healthy habits for a QUALITY life so you can continue to grow into your most favorite self. FOLLOW Follow for episode sneak peaks: @blissuppodcast Follow for simple swaps and habits to natural...

*Technical difficulties removed the intro* "Welcome to Bliss Up with Steph. I'm your host Stephanie, and for over a decade, I've been navigating the health and wellness trends as a fitness trainer, nutritionist, and business owner, with the goal of empowering others to pay attention and listen to themselves, so they can be more fulfilled and show up as their best. It's time to...

Are you living based on other people's expectations and opinions of you, or are you living life for yourself? In this episode, Steph discusses how to maintain your own opinions and thoughts when there is so much outside noise trying to change your mind. She shares her own experience with learning to live life for herself rather than how you're "supposed" to live, and how to nav...

Do you find yourself blaming your sedentary desk job or your age for why you’re in pain? If so, this episode is for you! Dr. Nicole Turnbow is a physical therapist who founded Body in Motion, a comprehensive physical therapy practice in Bloomfield, CT (and Avon, CT coming soon!!), and is on a mission to encourage others to move and work around their pain to continue to get stronger and improve mob...

“Woo-woo” modalities are those unconventional beliefs regarded as having little or no scientific basis. In this episode, Steph shares her personal experiences with these type of holistic approaches to heal your body, mind, and soul; and her opinion on the benefits of these practices. 1:27– what the heck is “woo-woo” 1:55 – NEW episode occurrence 4:04 – protect your energy 6:50 – practices to prote...

The pain that you’re feeling may not be physically-related, but it could be emotionally-related. Just like toxins can build up in the body, so can emotions. In this episode, Steph discusses how and why emotions can become trapped in the body, and what to do to release these emotions to avoid any uncomfortable symptoms or conditions that may occur as a result. 1:25 – what are emotions 2:08 – identi...

NO PAIN, NO GAIN… wait, what? As athletes and gym-goers alike, we’ve always been told to push through pain, but are we actually causing a disservice to our optimal performance and ability? I’m so happy to have Megan Dunn on this episode to talk about how to correct physical pain that we may be feeling, and WHY we may be in pain. Megan has been a certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructo...

I am thrilled to have Riley join us on Bliss Up Podcast today! Riley comes from an athletic background as a competitive gymnast for 10+ years. She has her B.S. in Psychology, and combines that with her passion for fitness to deliver a challenging and creative workout at [solidcore] that will build you mentally and physically. She will take you on a spiritual journey with a focus on freeing yoursel...

Picture this: you just started working out and you’ve been going HARD in the gym every. single. day... but then you started feeling reallly sore so you skipped a day, and then another day, and then another day, and then you just give up. Sound familiar? We know exercising is essential for our well-being, so we may tend to over-do it thinking if we work out more it's better, right? Not exactly...

I am thrilled to have Dr. Paulina Miklosz DNP, APRN FNP-BC here with us today!  Dr. Paulina Miklosz is the proud owner of Higher Med – a health & wellness clinic in Plainville, CT specializing in cannabis medicine & integrative health. With over 16 years of experience in healthcare, Paulina founded Higher Med with the purpose of providing a more comprehensive & informational experience...

You have the innate ability to heal, you just have to know what your unique body needs. In this episode, Steph discusses the importance of knowing how to heal yourself, and walks you through various natural modalities to do so. Become a master of yourself, so you don't have to rely on other people or things to feel good. – why you should learn to heal yourself – heal yourself physically – hea...

Reducing your toxic load is half the equation when it comes to managing inflammation and healing your uncomfortable symptoms. The other half is lymphatic drainage and effective detoxification. In this episode,  Steph discusses how to get the lymph moving and support the body in detoxing, to feel lighter and more energized. If this isn't addressed, these toxins will remain stuck and circulatin...

In this episode, Steph discusses the trauma of being in a toxic relationship and the impact on physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellness. She also opens up about her own experience with healing from a toxic relationship. 1:52 – what is considered a toxic relationship? 2:25 – how does this type of relationship impact me? 3:17 – why are people toxic? 5:15 – toxic relationships are traum...

The relationship you have with YOURSELF shapes all of the relationships you form throughout your life. Understand yourself and your values and desires, so you feel confident expressing those needs for a fully connected partnership. In this episode,  Steph dives into the importance of a secure, healthy relationship with yourself, and how that impacts the other relationships in your life. – why the...

Is dieting actually causing more harm than good for your health? In this episode, Steph discusses the dangers of dieting/restrictive eating, and shares her own experiences with disordered eating and how she overcame that struggle. She includes a more sustainable approach to nutrition that you can implement into your own life. 1:02 – dieting/restrictive eating 2:15 – quality vs quantity of calories...

The words we say, think, believe, and hear creates a response in our body. In this episode, Steph discusses the importance of being cautious of the words that you use and how it can affect your health. She also shares how to break negative thought patterns about yourself or your life. 1:13 – thinking yourself into a bad mood 1:18 – why words are important 2:16 – thoughts about yourself and how it...