Finding Food & Fitness Freedom: An Empowered RX Podcast

PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE: IF YOU’RE EATING LESS AND TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT  HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ⬇️ If you are in perimenopause or menopause and your body feels different, and your response has been to adjust food or increase output, we need to talk. The most common complaints I get from women are not just “ weight gain.” It is waking up at 2 a.m. wired. It is feeling puffy no matter ho...

Exercise helps a lot of people feel better. It can calm anxiety, improve mood, sharpen focus, and create a sense of confidence in the body. For many, it becomes one of the most reliable ways they’ve ever regulated stress. But when exercise becomes the primary or only way emotions get processed or avoided, it starts to carry more responsibility than it should. In this episode, Leah breaks down why...

If you exercise regularly, think carefully about food, and genuinely care about your health, this episode is for you. Here we break down why habits that are "healthy" can start to feel stressful, effortful or detrimental over time. Leah walks through what is happening inside the nervous system, with stress hormones and the body's energy regulation when demand stays high and rest/recovery falls beh...

Slowing down is supposed to feel calming. For many women, it does the opposite. In this episode, Leah explains why rest can increase anxiety instead of relieving it, especially for women with a history of dieting, overtraining, chronic stress, or living in constant pressure. You’ll learn how the nervous system adapts to prolonged activation, why movement and productivity can become primary regulat...

If food feels loud, rest feels uncomfortable, and movement feels hard to stop, this episode explains part of the reason why. In this conversation, Leah breaks down what is actually driving so many women’s struggles with food, exercise, and health habits beneath the surface. You’ll learn how the nervous system governs regulation, why years of dieting, overtraining, stress, and trauma change the bod...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Everton, PT, DPT, a dedicated Women's Health Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Embody Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC in Hopkinton, MA. Emily brings her expertise in Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to the forefront as we dive deep into critical topics such as menstrual health, fertility, and perinatal care. Emily shares her...

Join us on a journey of empowerment and self-discovery with Amber and Kelsey, as they share their inspiring stories of triumph in motherhood, fitness, and postpartum recovery. From dominating the Panhandle Proving Grounds CrossFit Competition to navigating the challenges of postpartum life, these fierce competitors and Coaches offer valuable insights on body image, self-respect, and finding food a...

In this episode of *Finding Food & Fitness Freedom: An Empowered RX Podcast*, we're thrilled to welcome two of our incredible members, Margot and Sarah. They share their inspiring experiences at the recent PR for Puppies weightlifting meet, diving into topics such as the importance of recovery, the unique challenges of weight class sports, and the experience of wearing a singlet. These wom...

Amber Satterfield is a Functional Medicine Consultant, best selling author and CEO of Feel Good Nourishment, LLC a health and wellness telehealth clinic. She specializes in helping people with gut health issues and Autoimmune Diseases find healing in their body so that can find symptom relief and achieve optimal health. Her desire for this work comes from her own health journey where she was able...

Join us with special guest, Haleigh Fisher as we kick off SEASON 6 of Finding Food & Fitness Freedom. Haleigh Fisher is a LPC, founder of Trail Head Counseling DFW, Mom, Distance Runner and ED warrior residing in the state of Texas. In today’s episode she shares her personal journey as a high level track athlete in high school/college while battling an Eating Disorder. Her lived experiences along...

Welcome to "Finding Food & Fitness Freedom”, an Empowered RX Podcast! Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of CrossFit athlete Chandler Garlow. From her youth and gymnastics days to overcoming disordered eating through treatment, Chandler shares her path to becoming a competitive CrossFit Games athlete. Balancing recovery and intense training, she embodies determination, patienc...

Unhealed trauma can affect your life in many ways. Our guest, Quinn Padilla, knows this both personally and professionally. Join Leah and Quinn in this episode of Finding Food and Fitness Freedom where Quinn shares her story about overcoming childhood trauma, assault and domestic violence/relationship abuse (TW). She has combined her personal experience with a strong clinical education to start he...

In this episode Leah discusses women’s health, shedding light on the powerful connection between fat intake, hormone balance and mental health. We debunk diet-culture myths and explore how embracing nutrient-rich fats can empower women to nourish in both mind and body.

Join Empowered Coach Haley and guest Kate Whetsel as they dive deep! Kate Whetsel is a dedicated fitness enthusiast and co-owner of Resolve Fitness, located in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington. As a Certified Personal and Health Coach, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her clients, helping them achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Kate's commitment to her craft is...

Tune in to this amazing episode with recovery warrior Jackie. Jackie has been our client for about a year and we are so very proud of her as she celebrates 1 year of full recovery from disordered eating and 3 years of recovery from self-harm. Listen to her story of resilience and strength as she overcomes childhood trauma, navigating a Broken Foster System, mental health struggles and more. Jackie...

Hey there, freedom seekers! Welcome back to another empowering episode of the *Finding Food and Fitness Freedom Podcast*. Today, we're diving headfirst into a topic that's been weighing on our minds: the legendary "shorts struggle." Ladies, you know what we mean – finding that perfect pair that makes you feel unstoppable, only to have doubts creep in. 🩳 But here's the deal –...

Join Leah for today's episode on sensory struggles in ED recovery + beyond! We will peel back the layers to reveal the brain science, social implications and experiences that many warriors have with sensory processing! -Struggle with texture and smells? You aren't alone? - Hate jeans? Love leggings? YEP! - Bad body image days can be dependent on certain fits and fabrics? We know what that&...

On today's episode we dive deep into the inspiring journey of two Westborough Girl Scouts, Ava + Elise, on their quest to earn the prestigious Silver Award. They chose to put over 50 hours of work into a research and service project in which they taught their peers the value and practical application of situational awareness, self-defense and women's empowerment. Empowered RX served as the...

Join Empowered RX Staff, Haley, Christina + Leah as they discuss the mission behind the movement that is Empowered RX/Finding Food + Fitness Freedom. Each staff member is a recovery warrior and health professional with their own unique story and path to healing. The girls discuss their paths and the commonalities that make up the pillars of Empowered Health + Healing: community, mentorship, therap...

Join us as we interview Jenny from the UK. Jenny is an amazing human being who has a palpable optimism and hunger for life. In this episode she shares her experience with medical trauma, being diagnosed with MS and the ways in which the sport of CrossFit and her community have changed her entire outlook on her diagnosis! Overcoming MS Resource: https://overcomingms.org/ Also another episode on aut...

Join us with LJ who just made Youth Nationals in her sport of Weightlifting. The journey to get to Nationals has been long and she couldn't have done it without the help of Coach Joe and her team. As her dedication, consistency and hard work got her 99% of the way, there was still something holding her back from being her best athlete and best self. She was struggling with diet culture and sel...

Welcome to our podcast today where we will be discussing why crossfit and weightlifting can be a healing modality for trauma and disordered eating. We will announce our upcoming Survivor series kicking off in the upcoming weeks and some of our WHY behind we believe in the transformative power of community, mindset, weightlifting and nutrition. Check out our website for more information www.empower...

Join Leah, founder of Empowered RX as she discusses the buzz on Obesity Drugs and weight stigma as it pertains to diet culture, medicine and fitness. To work with Leah email Leah@empoweredrx.org Book a FREE CALL @ www.empoweredrx.org Find us on Instagram @ EmpoweredRX

Join Founder of Empowered RX, Leah Hantman as she interviews Adrienne Capeless of Talk Lift Heal for the second time. The last time we spoke Adrienne was approaching her 2 year business milestone.... this year we have even more to celebrate as she celebrates not only her third year in business but her new business model and gym space!  In this episode we talk about creating safe and inclusive...

Join co-hosts Christina and Leah as they dive deep into fueling for crossfit after having struggled with disordered eating in the past. They will discuss tips and tricks for developing a solid nutrition foundation as well as how to fuel for a variety of different CrossFit Workouts.  If you are a CrossFit athlete and think you may struggle with body image/underfueling, this is for you too!