Filter Free Friday

Struggling with bloating, gas, or irregular bowel movements? SAMESIES. In today's episode Britany discusses dealing with IBS, her experience with FODMAPS and elimination diets and the wonderful world of gut health. While she's not a doctor or a nutritionist (and recommends you consult one), Britany does want to remind you that you deserve to feel better and there is a gut health solution...

It's time we ditch the full face glam and the strive for perfectionism in  the moments of our lives that do not require it. In today's podcast, Britany explains her decision to not wear make up while filming her newest workout program and what you can learn from that decision. Full self-acceptance of how you look may not ever be possible (it certainly isn't for Britany) but that doe...

In today's episode, Britany is going off cuff ranting about anything and everything as she goes into a weekend husband-free. Why are skinny jeans no longer cool? How long is too long to hoard clothes in the "donation" pile in your closet? What's proper protocol for approaching a potential house burglar? All the important questions will be answered in today's podcast.  CONN...

Can you change your body using only bodyweight workouts? Britany is here to provide insight on the pros and cons of bodyweight workouts and help you determine if they can actually help you get stronger or transform your body. Also Britany spends some time reminiscing about that one time she met a suitor at the gym who had the same name as her. Spoiler: it didn't go over well. CONNECT WITH BRI...

NEWSFLASH: It's time to stop expecting perfection out of everything we do. In today's Filter Free Friday episode, Britany discusses the importance of shifting expectations to meet you where you are today. If you're struggling to meet the expectations you set for yourself or you feel like a failure because you had to "adjust down" a goal, then you'll find comfort in th...

In this special Filter Free Friday x Another Mother Runner podcast, Britany and AMR co-founder Sarah Bowen Shea are discussing all things TMI during pregnancy. Britany and Sarah are no strangers to TMI conversations in their own chats together, so why not turn on a microphone and let other people hear their conversations about itchy buttholes, smelly pits, and questioning what the appropriate age...

Curious if you should use fitness trackers? Is the calorie burn metric accurate? Which should you use? Today's Filter Free episode is a no-BS approach to using fitness trackers without getting wrapped up in a toxic down spiral of obsession over calories and closing your rings. Speaking of toxic down spiral, Britany is on one, coming off of 3 hours of sleep and a prayer. Hold onto your seats f...

Today we welcome fitness trainer, nutritionist and badass mom of (soon to be) 2, Cass Olholm, to the Filter Free Friday podcast. Like Britany, Cass is currently navigating the waters of what fitness look likes during pregnancy and the two debrief on all things related to the topic.  Whether it's debunking the myth that fitness is hurtful to babies or laughing about boob size, ankle swelling a...

Authenticity Strategist and Brand Builder Justin Schuman joins Britany on this week's Filter Free Episode to discuss the act of human-ing through the lens of social media.  Justin is an expert at finding and amplifying your personal voice but doing it in a way that just feels right - kind of like getting your ears pierced at Claire's when you're 8 and now at 34 having nostalgia for...

Show of hands, who thought we wouldn't make it to see 2023 in one piece? Well, newsflash, 2023 is here whether we're ready or not. And this week's episode isn't some kumbaya horoscope "lets all hold hands" kind of episode about how the crystals and chakras  are all going to align in your favor. No this is the NEW YEAR SAME YOU SAME BULLSH*T kind of episode where Brita...

If you're struggling with the comparison trap, this episode is going to make you feel better. Because like you, Britany feels like she's failing to do all the things, to be anything close to perfect and to succeed even though evidence probably shows the contrary but who has the time to read the evidence? Y'all its the holiday season and emotions are flying high - stay safe out there...

On today's episode of the Filter Free Friday podcast, Britany provides detail around her decision to not take her husband's last name and reflects on what that decision taught her about identity, the women's rights movement and generally about how women just need husbands that can KEEP UP. Because we're moving 100 miles a minute and we are slowing down for absolutely no one! CO...

Today's episode is about how to be more human at the workplace and why you should do it in the first place. That may sound a bit "duh" but it's an insight Britany realized late in her career at Under Armour that allowed her to move throughout the workplace with more confidence and she knows you can it help you too. Also, Britany's comfy pants no longer fit her sooooo........

BIG NEWS! Britany is pregnant! And she is dishing all the details about the stress of pregnancy in your mid 30s, coming off the Pill (and why the Pill isn't evil), her journey trying to conceive, keeping her pregnancy a secret from her husband and all the highs and lows of the first trimester! CONNECT WITH BRITANY IG: http://www.instagram.com/britanywilliams TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@bri...

Let's get your life back on track, shall we? One tiny goal at a time. Britany has loved having a new goal every month, but if we are being honest, she has given up hope on continuing her monthly goals in 2023. So today's episode is a celebration of the life (and death) of  monthly goals. If you need some inspo on small, achievable (but impactful) goals you can adopt, then this episode wi...

If you're ready to get married and your partner is not - or you're single and feel "behind" because you're not married, this episode is for you. Fresh off her trip from Australia, Britany discusses YET ANOTHER story of a fire alarm going off while she's completely naked and deep dives into her decision to not pressure her boyfriend of 7 years to get married (spoiler a...

Identifying the repeatable patterns for success in your life may just be the key to get to where you are going. In today's episode, Britany breaks down a pivotal moment in her competitive running career that made her release the power of repetition. Determining the simple tasks that lead up to your goals and then repeating those tasks until they become ingrained in you in vital to success. If...

If you're confused by the mixed messages within the fitness and diet industries, Britany is here to clear up the logic, science and practicality of a few of the big topics. From how often you should workout to what is required for weight loss, this episode dives into the principles you should follow in an effort to now follow for the toxic messaging that exists. Spoiler alert: a lot of it com...

Today's episode is inspired by a concept that Britany learned in the book "Do Hard Things" by Steve Magness which is the idea that raising the floor instead of raising the ceiling in the athletic ventures can help you improve performance without burning out on being your best every single day. Britany provide insights on not worrying about being your best every single day, but inste...

In today's episode, Britany dives deep into her own fear of people judging her while she works out in the gym. This fear makes no damn sense given that Britany is a fitness trainer and knows what she is doing, but like most legitimate fears, it doesn't have to make sense. That's what's so scary about it in the first place. If you're in need of a laugh and you want to feel...

The distance between the life you want to live and the life you're currently living isn't nearly as big as you think!! Britany says it every week on the podcast, but this week she is diving deeper into how she has created her own luck and how you can and should build a better foundation for success. So that when opportunity comes  knocking, YOU ARE READY TO ANSWER THE DOOR. If you need m...

In today's episode, Britany highlights a lesson we all need and it's this: stop thinking you have to do things the way society has made you believe they have to get done. You can meditate with your eyes open and music on. You can read (audiobooks) while you poop. You can live life exactly how you want to. If you're curious how Britany went from a non-reader to an audiobook connoisse...

This is the wake up call you need around properly resting an injury - no matter how big or small. Britany provides reminders on shifting your mentality around guilt associated with rest and shines light on the role of recovery in health. Rest and recovery are not the opposite of being fit - they are part of the fit equation. If you're struggling with an injury or a setback, this episode is wh...

In today's episode, Britany is joined by Sonya Barnes, a life coach for female senior executives who sheds light on the impacts of menopause on working women and how it impacts companies both big and small. Whether you've gone through menopause or not, there is something to be learned in today's episode about supporting women at any age! CONNECT WITH SONYA https://www.sonyabarnesint...

If you struggle to slow down or if you're rattled with guilt on lazy days, then you NEED to hear this week's episode. Britany keeps it real about needing to take down days, on not being perfect 100% of the time, and how sometimes you just need to be a lazy sack of potatoes. This is your reminder that no one can do it all - so you don't have to. CONNECT WITH BRITANY Instagram: http:/...