Filter Free Friday

Today's episode is for anyone feeling ashamed for not having the time, money, knowledge or state of mind to commit as much effort into their fitness routine as they think they should. As a certified fitness trainer to thousands of women across the globe, Britany is here to remind you that there isn't one way to "do fitness" and it's going to look different for everyone. An...

Have you ever struggled to love what you see in the mirror? We all have those days we don't love what our bodies look like. And today's episode is about how to stay positive despite that. It's not about faking confidence, it's about being a bit nicer to yourself even if you have extra weight, flab, rolls, cellulite or whatever it is that makes you feel uncomfortable in your bod...

Contrary to what they will tell you, missing a Monday workout won't ruin your chances at a good week of workouts and healthy choices. While on the surface, Britany makes the case for letting lazy Sunday spill into Monday when it comes to your workout, the deeper lesson is that there's not one right way to build a fitness routine. Don't let hustle culture tell you otherwise. SIGN UP...

She's in a good mood today, friends! Why? Because the mustache is waxed and the unibrow is taken care of. It's a freaking miracle. In today's episode, Britany takes you down memory lane circa 2006-2014 when her wardrobe was skin tight, her hangovers were nonexistent and the idea of wearing a winter jacket to the bar in freezing snow was out of the question. This is the podcast episo...

When you are having one of those days when you can only give 30% effort...listen to this podcast episode. SIGN UP FOR BRITANY'S NEWSLETTER https://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfree ASK BRITANY A QUESTION OR REQUEST A TOPIC https://forms.gle/j9NC3yM5vrdBs8mJ8

If you've asked yourself what is diastasis recti? Why do I still look pregnant? Can I fix my postpartum core even after years? How do i lose the c-section "shelf"? How do I feel normal again after a c-section? ... then you've come to the right podcast! Dr. Lashonda Jones, Physical Therapist and Pre/post-natal Corrective Exercise Specialist, joins the podcast to discuss how to h...

Today's episode is about having less guilt around the unproductive and "unhealthy" phases of life. Oh you historically binge on Christmas cookies every weekend between Thanksgiving and New Years? Yeah us too. But guess what?  You tend to be a lazy sack of potatoes every September because it's too hot to function? Yup, that's okay too. This episode is about reminding yourse...

Today's Filter Free Friday episode is all about breastfeeding (and pumping)- the good, the bad and the very ugly sides of something that feels like it should be so natural but isn't at all. Britany shares her breastfeeding journey and shine light on the parts of breastfeeding that aren't talked about enough.  Here's to not feeling so alone when you're awake at 1am with you...

Today's episode is a reminder about how to advocate for yourself in your relationships, in your career and generally in all aspects of your life so that you can get MORE of what you want out of life. Britany is coming to you straight from her bedroom (is that weird?) with a few tips about how she's landed more money/promotions in her job and more flowers and birthday cards in her relatio...

Today's episode is another saga in the postpartum chronicles. This time Britany's milking herself in a bathroom on set at a photo shoot with a full face of make up and not a strand of dignity left in sight.  This one is for all you mammas, soon to be mammas, and wanna be mammas. It's a reminder that just when you think you've got this whole postpartum thing figured out, your en...

Yet another episode including stories Britany shouldn't put out on the internet but she does it anyway to make sure you get a good laugh in on a Friday. This week we're talking physical examinations of the "back door," coming to terms with getting a part time nanny and just generally trying to make it through life one day at a time. If you're overwhelmed but also trying to...

In today's episode Britany dishes out tough love to the women who are selling themselves short in their workouts - whether they are at home, at a gym or in a boutique fitness studio. Women around the world are either (a) afraid of getting bulky or (b) think that lifting heavier the 10 lbs will ruin their chances of getting "toned" and "sculpted." This episode is here to pr...

Show of hands - who has nagging pain in your knees, back or any other body part that seems to fail us as we get older? Yeah, same here too. Today's episode is about having the maturity and discipline to truly take care of your body by taking the time and effort to truly deal with small nagging pain (instead of letting it fester into something bigger). THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO GO SEE A PHYSICAL TH...

In today's episode, Britany reminds us that amongst the chaos  and the noise and the stress, there is stillness and joy, you just need to go find it. Ironically, there is also chaos amongst the stillness, as apparent by Britany's psychotic senior prank ideas back in high school, but that's besides the point. What she wants you to remember is that no matter how uptight you get, there...

This week's podcast episode is about how Britany finds emotional balance in her diet. This isn't about how to count calories or how to make the "skinny" version of your favorite cocktail. This episode is about looking down at the plate of food in front of you and seeing foods that bring you both joy and health, because yes, both are possible. SIGN UP FOR BRITANY'S NEWSLETT...

Tip: take a hammer to your breast pump when you're done with it because your body was made for more than just caring for a baby. On today's episode, a very sleep deprived Britany discusses how throughout a woman's life it feels like she doesn't own her body - whether it be due to society's expectations or a little one sucking at the nip. We all have phases of life  where w...

Stop focusing on what you're losing and start focusing on what you're gaining. That's the theme of this week's episode as Britany discusses two topics that may seem unrelated but really aren't at all: How she knew she was ready for kids and why she gave up coffee and alcohol years ago. This episode is for anyone going through a change in life - a change in priorities, a ch...

Are home workouts effective? Britany answers that question on this week's podcast. So often it's believed a workout has to be done at the gym to be "good," but Britany is here to remind us that your fitness routine and health are about so much more than just where you work out. SIGN UP FOR BRITANY'S NEWSLETTER https://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfree ASK BRITANY A QUESTION...

We're getting REAL about postpartum in today's episode. Britany discusses the difficulty in trying to balance success in both her career and in motherhood. And she opens up about the emotional difficulties of coming to terms with her new postpartum body and her new postpartum anxiety. This episode is for any woman - postpartum or not - trying to stay afloat while adapting to major life c...

Let's chat all things postpartum! In part one of this two part episode, Britany discusses her foray into new motherhood - starting with her experience as a NICU mom and ending with her recommendation on what type of underwear to wear to cover your lady bits during such a trying time. Needless to say, being newly postpartum is a journey so much bigger than just having a cute baby and Britany i...

On today's podcast, we discuss how Britany went from mild preeclampsia to emergency c-section at 32 weeks in under 24 hours. No this episode isn't here to scare you about pregnancy- it's here to give you a personal, realistic insight into what preterm birth can look like - both the good and the bad - everything from successful emergency c-section reactions to postpartum bowel moveme...

This week we celebrate ONE YEAR of the Filter Free Friday podcast and Britany is sharing all she has learned. Maybe she's just getting more mature with age, but she's reminding us all that big life changes don't happen all at once. It's small steps forward that will lead you to your goals. And if there is one small step forward you can take in your life right now it's to i...

File this week's episode under hot mess express because Britany is unhinged (what else is new?). If you need a reminder that every day doesn't have to be productive, if you feel like the universe is out to get you or if you recently overspent on fake plants because you can't keep real ones alive...this episode is for you. And if you think you have it all figured out, then get out he...

Do you rely on modifications to get through your workouts pain free? Great. Us too. But in today's episode, Britany shines light how you may be holding yourself back by modifying TOO much. If you struggle with chronic joint pain  any limitations in your fitness journey, this episode can be a bit of motivation to put you on the right track to feeling better and seeing progress in your workout....

Ok it's actually 10 things. 10 things I wish I knew before I started working out consistently - like how real legging addiction is and how lifting heavy weight isn't going to make you bulky unless you're actually trying to get bulky. Enjoy! SIGN UP FOR BRITANY'S NEWSLETTER https://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfree ASK BRITANY A QUESTION OR REQUEST A TOPIC https://forms.gle/j9NC3...