Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares how intuitive eating helped her ditch the diets once and for all + make peace with food.  Episode Highlights:  What is intuitive eating? Listening to your body’s needs Intuitive eating vs impulsive eating The 10 principles of IE Make peace with food Do genetics play a part? Emotional eating Who is int...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Julie Balsamo to chat about all things gut health, bloating, supplements, fiber, and more!  Julie is a Registered Dietitian and holds both a Bachelor's and Master's in Nutrition. She specializes in a holistic, whole-body approach to nutrition, integrating cutting-edge research with functional p...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares how to optimize your sleep by creating an evening routine and practicing good sleep hygiene.  Episode Highlights:  Why sleep is so important Tara's evening routine Tips for better sleep Optimize your routine + home for relaxation How to communicate your sleep needs with a partner Are you ready to uple...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with mover, shaker, creator, and mama, Nikki Norenberg Klaus.  Nikki shares her journey of creating EMBODIED, a dance program to help people reconnect with themselves, that was inspired by her own journey of navigating motherhood, purpose, and intuition.  Episode Highlights:  Closing her coaching bu...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara dives into Protein 101, discussing why protein is needed, how to measure your body's needs, and simple ways to increase your intake.   Episode Highlights:  Why do we need protein? Understanding the role of amino acids Protein for recovery + feeling satisfied The trick for calculating your protein needs How t...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with April Whitney to discuss wellness as a petite woman, the importance of building muscle, and how to strengthen the mind through training and entrepreneurship.  April Whitney is a former pro fencer, certified personal trainer, nutritionist and YouTuber. She is the Founder and CEO of Petite PWR, a...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara and Emily sit down to answer another round of listener questions. Topics ranging from navigating social settings (with food and alcohol) to Tara's break from therapy, and how to set boundaries with people you love.  Episode Highlights:  Summertime productivity How to navigate social situations with food and...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Saman Munir to discuss her journey with faith and fitness.  Episode Highlights:  Growing up in a different culture Overcoming an obsession with being “skinny” The impact of faith in life Inspiring others to feel strong Creating a career + community in fitness Collaborating with Adidas Working w...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares her tips for healthy travel so that you can enjoy your time away while still feeling your best. Episode Highlights:  You can have it all! Healthy travel hacks The main categories of health How to plan ahead while traveling The importance of protein + snacks Why the color of your pee matters Different...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Ashley Nowe to discuss proper core engagement, strength training as a mother, and how things change during pregnancy and postpartum.    After birthing three children, (including a giant set of twins), mom of four and stepmom of two Ashley Nowe didn’t recognize her own body. A lifelong athlete a...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today is Tara's 35th Birthday Episode! Settle in for life lessons + reflections from 35 years experience doing this thing called life.  Episode Highlights:  Birthday reflections Choosing to love your birthday (again) The birthday wish that never came true Turning 35 and still figuring things out Being okay with not kno...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne to chat about the history of diet culture, how to feel better through food, and the truth of eating "well".  Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is the founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains what periodization is and how it can help you overcome training plateaus + progress your strength gains over the longterm.  Episode Highlights:  What is periodization? The importance of progressive overload Changing your rep count + lifting weight Why you need recovery breaks How to progress past th...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Claire Bays to discuss her journey with sobriety, becoming a coach, and overcoming imposter syndrome.  Episode Highlights:  Claire’s first exposure to drinking Opting out of the grieving process Realizing she had a substance abuse struggle Navigating sobriety Learning new coping skills + tools...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara breaks down how to write your own workout plan and create programming for your specific fitness goals.  Episode Highlights:  Questions to consider for your fitness goals Choosing your base exercises Compound vs isolation movements Understanding the different movement planes Determine your sets + reps How to...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Danielle Gertner to discuss how to own your shit, connect with your inner critic, and move through emotions.  Danielle Gertner is a Speaker, Emcee, Self Mastery mentor, expert community builder, and podcast host who is on a mission to unlock the world’s radical confidence with her signature Own...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara is talking about the Thought Ladder, a tool for changing your belief system + mindset around your potential in life! This will shift the way you think about growth and goals, making them seem more possible than ever before. Download the FREE Thought Ladder below.  Episode Highlights:  How to change your life...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares about her recent powerlifting meet and the lessons learned along the way. Episode Highlights:  Hiring a coach for powerlifting prep Tara’s training program split Hitting new strength PRs USPA vs USAPL divisions The cost of participating in the meet Learning the movement commands Getting red lights & m...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with  Milou Pietersz to discuss the pros & cons of social media plus how to create opportunities for yourself.   Milou fell in love with social media whilst completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Media & Advertising and Public Relations.  She knew she wanted to create her own schedule and opportunities i...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara answers listener questions ranging from therapy talks to cultivating confidence and beyond, diving deep into these topics unlike ever before!    Episode Highlights:  BTS with Emily and Tara Tara’s WHY when it comes to coaching What prompted Tara to begin therapy Feeling emotions vs distracting and avoiding C...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Mimi Ison on why it's never too late to start with strength training + how to get/stay strong no matter your age.  Mimi Ison is a pro-age movement motivator, blogger, and anti-ageism advocate. At 60, she’s a health and fitness enthusiast who crushes age stereotypes on Instagram @heymiddleage, a...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara breaks down common & not-so-common fitness terms and acronyms that you may hear / see in programming, workout classes, or in general fitness education. Episode Highlights:  The 1 Rep Max Fitness acronyms broken down (AMRAP, EMOM) The one exercise Tara never does Hypertrophy training for muscle growth The dif...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Bonnie Weeks to chat about entrepreneurship, owning the hell out of your voice, and what it means to connect with your body.  Bonnie's love for learning systems, asking boundary-pushing questions and innovating in new ways has collided with the yoga world to create her online presence and busin...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains what to do when your strength gains begin to plateau (and what this means for your progress.) She then breaks down the difference between compound vs isolation movements and the role of each in a workout program.  Episode Highlights:  A special giveaway! Details below What is progressive overload Th...

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Dr. Amy Osborne to discuss why the pelvic floor is so important for overall health + how to strengthen it when needed.    Amy Osborne is a pelvic health women's therapist, functional nutritionist and personal trainer. She is passionate about helping women optimize their health by improving move...