Couch to Cardio Podcast

At some point, I stopped believing that the cheapest option or the hardest way was automatically the “better” choice. This week, I’m talking about how my definition of  worth it  has changed — from direct flights and easy parking to ordering ahead, comfy shoes, delivery, and choosing the option that saves me time, energy, and unnecessary frustration. I’m also sharing the things I still refuse to p...

Finished a workout? Little treat. Survived a long day? Little treat. Ran an errand I absolutely did not want to run? Obviously, I deserve a little treat. 😂 In Episode 12 of  Couch to Cardio , I’m talking about my need to turn practically everything into a reward—and why, maybe, that isn’t always a bad thing. We’re chatting about the tiny things that motivate us, finding joy in everyday life, and...

Why do plans sound SO good when you make them… and then the day actually arrives? 😂 This week on  Couch to Cardio , we’re talking about the constant battle between wanting a social life and also desperately wanting to stay home on the couch. I’m getting into the mental gymnastics of making plans, watching my social battery slowly drain, and wondering why something I was genuinely excited about su...

Do you ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open, three are frozen, and one is playing music but you have no idea where it is coming from? 😂 This week, I’m talking about mental clutter, decision fatigue, endless lists, forgetting why I picked up my phone, and why sometimes we feel exhausted even when we cannot point to one big thing we actually did. Plus, I’ve got all my  30 Days Back on Track  ...

After a two-week break, we’re back—and this episode is all about our family trip to Toronto. We made our third visit to the Toronto Zoo, walked about 17,000 steps, squeezed in an unexpected ER visit after an iPad-versus-toe incident, stayed in an Airbnb, and watched the Blue Jays take the game into extra innings… only to lose anyway. 😂 I’m also sharing one of our favourite family travel tradition...

Episode 8: Things I Thought I’d Have Figured Out by Now I really thought I’d have adulthood figured out by my 40s. Turns out, I still rehearse phone calls, forget passwords, have no idea what’s for dinner, and somehow keep collecting hobbies. 😂 This week, I’m talking about the things I still haven’t mastered—and a few things I actually have learned along the way, especially when it comes to money...

Why does sitting still sometimes feel like I’m doing something wrong? This week, I’m talking about where that feeling may have started, why I turn nearly every hobby into a project, and the difference between doing something because it brings me joy and doing it because I feel guilty stopping. Plus, I finished the forgotten episodes of  The Good Wife , wrapped up  Ransom Canyon , started rewatchin...

Episode 6: We Grew Up Together I became a mom at 19, while my husband became a dad at 18. We were still figuring out adulthood while learning how to raise a family—and in many ways, we grew up alongside our children. This week, I’m talking about young motherhood, identity, and learning who I am now that our kids are grown and family life looks different. Plus, I gave  Little House on the Prairie  ...

Life had other plans these last couple of weeks. I lost my voice after catching the germs my husband and son brought home, had to press pause on my workouts, and learned (again) that sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is rest. This week, I'm catching you up on everything—from cheering on my husband as he spent three days (and a few choice words!) replacing our leaky toilet, to crossing...

This week reminded me that it's the little things that really add up. From celebrating Canada Day with friends (and recovering from all that socializing!), to laughing with family at the casino, considering a city recreation membership just for the nostalgia of swimming, and discovering another Treadmill TV obsession, I'm sharing the little moments that made this week feel so good. We also...

Grief doesn't just happen once—it quietly changes the way you see the world, the people around you, and even yourself. In this episode, I'm talking about how losing my dad changed me in ways I never expected. This isn't a story about having all the answers or "moving on." It's about learning to live alongside grief while trying to rebuild your life one tiny step at a time...

Birthdays have a funny way of making us stop and take stock of where we are, where we've been, and where we're headed. In this episode, I'm sharing the highs, the hard moments, and the unexpected reminders that came with another year older. We chat about tiny wins, keeping healthy habits going when life gets busy, my birthday celebrations, Post Malone and Jelly Roll, the TV shows curre...

If you've ever looked in the mirror and wondered,  "When did I stop being me?" —this episode is for you. In this first episode, I'm sharing the story behind  Couch to Cardio  and why I decided to finally hit record after months of overthinking it. This isn't a fitness podcast about perfection or six-pack abs. It's about finding your way back to yourself, celebrating the t...