Boss Body

Episode Summary: Many of us, including myself, struggle with mental health challenges. Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, overwhelm, burnout, and other issues can have a negative impact on our ability to realize our full potential both personally and professionally. In this week’s episode, my guest Melissa Franklin, business and leadership coach, shares how she went f...

Episode Summary: Picture this….. You wake up in the morning, make the coffee, take a shower, maybe even pack your lunch and get everything together for the day. You have 15 minutes before you have to leave. It’s been a great morning, and all you have left to do is get dressed. So you go into the closet, try on 12 different outfits - only to wear something you don’t feel comfortable in, and leave t...

Episode Summary: Did you know that scars hold physical tension, affecting the surrounding tissue and muscles, which can cause chronic pain, digestive issues, and other health problems? On this episode, I talk with Kendra Toothill, Athletic Therapist, who specializes in working with scars to unravel, not only the physical tension, but also to release trapped emotions within the scars. Every scar ha...

Episode Summary: Today’s guest, Linda Babulic, #1 International Bestselling Author and life coach, had an extremely successful career and was steadily climbing the corporate ladder. From the outside, it looked like an ideal life, with a great job, a husband, and two children.  But she was working long hours, even on weekends, and she was exhausted and feeling like something was missing. There was...

Episode Summary: We all want, need, and deserve a soulmate and a deep love. The depth of your relationships deeply influences your quality of life and, in turn, overall health (and lifespan!). My guest on this week's episode of the BOSS BODY Podcast, Janet Sandberg, intuitive life coach, and relationship guru, explains how we can deepen and grow our relationships in order to thrive, be succes...

Episode Summary: Life is hard. It’s busy and chaotic and it never stops coming. And sometimes you get thrown an unexpected curveball on top of everything else that totally knocks you off balance. That's exactly what happened to Holly Long, this week's special guest. She shares her story about how she overcame a devastating challenge and how she learned to prioritize her health and self c...

Episode Summary: Studies show that holding on to old pain, anger, and resentment affects both your mental AND physical health.  A buildup of these negative emotions can cause stress, anxiety, and panic attacks and can negatively affect your heart and immune system. Emotional pain also interferes with our ability to take positive action toward our goals. Which means it’s literally weighing us down!...

Episode Summary: Keto, South Beach, Atkins, oh my!….Eating low carb or no carb is all the rage right now! And people that are doing it appear to be dropping pounds quickly.  So this must be the answer, right?! Well….it’s not as straightforward as you may think. In this episode, I'll explain: Why quality carbs absolutely SHOULD be a regular part of your diet Why cutting out or dramatically red...

Episode Summary: Do you ever think, “If I were skinny, my life would be amazing?” Or, “When I get to that size, I’ll be much happier.”? You may think thin people have all their shit together, they’re totally in control, they have tons of energy, and everything is just Instagram perfect. ​​Well, guess what….if you don’t do the INNER work along with the OUTER work, your life will be pretty much the...

Episode Summary: Today’s episode is a little different. Normally I have guests on, or I’ll do teaching topics, but today the tables have turned. I’m sharing an interview I had on iHeartRadio station WNJR, on The Power of EFT Tapping . I’ll talk about my breast cancer journey, mental health, and having a son diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Every challenge I’ve faced has helped me learn and grow int...

Episode Summary: Today’s special guest, Gabby Schrand, is a traveling intensive care nurse. She shares with us her inspiring story of being a covid nurse during the pandemic and how that influenced her personal fitness and weight loss journey. Gabby shares how she went from living on fast food, drinking too much alcohol, and being out of shape to actually ENJOYING healthful eating and exercise. Sh...

Episode Summary: Can you believe that we’re on episode 22?! 🎉 I’m still wrapping my head around it.  In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the concept of how to get to your ideal weight through Intuitive Eating . That is, trusting your body’s cues to tell you exactly what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat.  Our bodies are the most super-intelligent beings ever created. All we really have...

Episode Summary: Is there a “magic pill” to help us lose weight forever?  It may shock you to know that doctors get ALMOST NO training about nutrition in medical school. Yet, so many of us look to our doctor for help losing weight. Today’s special guest, Dr. Amanda Dove, primary care physician, shares with us how your doctor can be an integral part of your weight loss “team.” She’ll also give us h...

Episode Summary: When we want to lose weight, what we’re really looking for is to feel like we’re ENOUGH (pretty enough, smart enough, thin enough, successful enough, blah, blah, blah).  We want confidence. We want to blossom into the authentic, beautiful person we really are.  Today’s special guest, Sarah Sparks, is a spiritual business mentor. She shares with us her own journey to self-acceptanc...

Episode Summary: Sugar! Sugar! Sugar!  Welcome to part two of our breakup with sugar! In today’s episode, we are going to tackle the mindset portion. Beating yourself up everyday for “lack of willpower” is not going to help you. You can’t build your confidence that way. Did you know that depriving yourself, creates more cravings? Today we are going to treat our cravings like a check engine light....

Episode Summary: Sugar! Sugar! Sugar! It’s everywhere and we love it soooo much. It's a pick-me-up. It's an energy boost. It's a comfort. It's probably THE MOST detrimental factor in losing weight. We know it’s not good for us, but the cravings are real. And it’s just so hard to resist. It’s time to break up, and I’m going to show you how. In today’s episode, I’ll explain why w...

Episode Summary: Want to burn off stored fat and turn your body into a fat-burning machine? Duh! You may think eating “low fat” is the way to lose weight, but low-fat foods have added sugar and chemicals to make up for the loss of flavor. So the added SUGAR is actually causing weight gain. Annoying, right?! In today’s episode, I’m taking apart the food pyramid and busting through myths and outdate...

Episode Summary: Summer break is coming! Yay! And, hopefully, with it, a relaxing vacation.  But often the loss of structure from kids getting out of school and traveling can cause us to fall off the wagon with healthy habits.  Overeating, drinking way too many cocktails, staying up late, skipping exercise…. Aaaaand gaining weight and having to start ALL OVER AGAIN in the fall.  This is the year t...

Episode Summary: What would your life look like if you went for everything you wanted instead of holding back out of fear and self-doubt? If you had unlimited confidence, what would you do? Go for that job you’ve always wanted, ask for a raise, run for office, leave a relationship, start dating…. Thoughts create emotions, emotions create action, and actions create your outward reality. In today’s...

Episode Summary: Today we welcome special guest Kristy Haynes, owner of Real Hot Yoga in Johnson City, TN. Did you know that practicing yoga is not only an excellent way to get your body strong and healthy, but it has also been proven to reduce stress and ease depression? And ANYBODY can do yoga, no matter your physical abilities. In this episode, Kristy shares with us all of the benefits of choos...

Episode Summary: Join me as I welcome my special guest, Kelly Montross, founder of Montross Athletics!  This episode is so special because we’re having a candid discussion about our own body insecurities - an issue that so many women struggle with. 💗 Not feeling good enough.  💗 Not feeling like you’re getting the results you want.  💗 Comparing yourself to others and feeling like you come up sho...

Episode Summary: How many times have you bought fitness equipment and supplements? Or invested in diets, apps, and gym memberships?  These things can really add up and get very expensive very fast. We all have to be careful where we put our dollars down. And we need to be sure we’re getting our money’s worth. In today’s episode, I’ll explain what to look for and what to avoid, and how to make sure...

Episode Summary: How many times have you tried fad diets and fallen for lose weight quick promises? Low carb, no-carb, low calorie, low fat……Only to end up miserable and right back where you started. Miserable is not sustainable. The truth is, there is no miracle one-size-fits-all weight loss plan. Everyone’s lives, goals, and preferences are different. So the best diet plan for YOU is the one you...

Episode Summary: How often do you beat yourself up, thinking you don’t have enough willpower? And that if you could just maintain motivation, you’d lose the weight and keep it off. But thinking that you're going to have willpower all the time is not realistic. Willpower and motivation ebb and flow. It is FLEETING. For everyone. In today’s episode, I’ll share what the actual problem is and wha...

Episode Summary: Do you have an inner critic inside your head that’s constantly putting you down? A voice that goes around and around in your head all day saying negative things?  The private conversations you have with yourself can either be motivating and powerful or major obstacles to reaching your goals. Thoughts create emotions, emotions create actions, actions create your reality. Negative p...