Fuel Your Strength

While we all want to look good, it is so much more important for us to be radiantly healthy from the inside out. As we get older this can get harder to recognize, which is why Dr. Anna Cabeca has dedicated her career to helping women entering perimenopause or menopause to become more comfortable with this graceful transition. Dr. Anna helps women feel empowered instead of scared by their symptoms...

Ask Steph: Volume 2 Usually on the Friday episode of the podcast, I'm on the mic solo ranting or pondering on whatever's on my mind. But today, we're switching things up a little bit. I'll be answering several of your listener questions in another episode of Ask Steph. If you have a question that I didn't answer, feel free to message or email me and let me know! On Today's Episode What's been my m...

Dr. Alessandra Wall is a psychologist, mother and founder of the In Her Shoes movement. Alessandra is passionate about helping women rediscover their voices at work, in relationships, and within themselves, and is dedicated to helping women open their eyes and discover other women's experiences. About Dr. Alessandra Wall A recovering perfectionist and advocate for authenticity, Alessandra is here...

In my community, it's common for folks to still view exercise and fitness from a place of restriction and punishment. And no wonder. Look around at advertising and the messages out there that movement is solely for burning calories or making up for what we ate, like physical penance. So many of us grew up with this mentality that it can be hard to envision any other way. In this episode, I'm pulli...

Dr. Jolene Brighten is on a mission to change women's medicine for the better and help women take back their hormones and power to demand more out of their health. She is helping women reclaim their power by informing themselves about what is truly going on in their bodies when it comes to your period, birth control and hormones. About Dr. Jolene Brighten Today Dr. Brighten is your guide on the jo...

Usually on the Friday episode of the podcast, I'm on the mic solo ranting or pondering on whatever's on my mind. But today, we're switching things up a little bit. I'll be answering several of your listener questions in the first ever-episode of Ask Steph. If you have a question that I didn't answer, feel free to message or email me and let me know! Remember to find the show notes and other episod...

There are tons of factors that could be playing a role in your bad habits that are keeping you feeling tired, slow, foggy, or just not yourself. Ari Whitten recognized this, and after seeing a lack of representation in the medical field surrounding adrenal fatigue, he decided to produce the information himself. About Ari Whitten After countless hours of research, Ari has discovered how to stop you...

Why does society have such a hard time with women who swear? And more importantly, why do we feel the need to tell people they should change to suit our preferences? The topic of swearing is a personal one for me, and I've received plenty of feedback over the years telling me I'd be more successful or likable if I cleaned up my word choice. Make no mistake, this is a 5 chili episode. In this episo...

If you are sick, unsure of what is wrong, or struggling to make the changes you need to get your body back on track, autoimmune issues could be the culprit. After 18 years of dealing with a variety of health issues that left her questioning her own mental state, Angie found healing by getting to the root cause of her issues and never giving up. Now, Angie is an advocate for helping others understa...

It's no secret that on the Fierce Love Friday edition of this podcast, I often talk (and rant) about issues facing my community around health and wellness. But today, I'm taking a slightly different approach and pulling back the curtain on what went well – and didn't – in 2018, plus taking a look at what's to come this year and considering the bottom line. I was inspired to record this show based...

If you're a woman who's been struggling with hormone issues, specifically related to your menstrual cycle or hormonal birth control, this episode is for you.  Laurie Christine King recognized that women need support in this area and has taken to social media to share educational information with her followers about how to live your best life. About Laurie Christine King By surrounding herself with...

There's something about the new year that symbolizes a fresh start. For many, it's also a chance to sit down, reflect, and set intentions for the year. Me personally? I've found resolutions to not be very useful in the past. A few years ago, I shifted my strategy and started setting yearly themes instead. They've worked out so much better for me than standard new year's resolutions, and today I'm...

Happy New Year and welcome to the first show of 2019! To celebrate the new year I am going to be joined by my husband, Craig Zielinski or 'Z', who is here to talk to us about women's strength training and hormones. Today we are recapping Craig's discussion about women's strength and hormones at the recent Ancestral Health Society of New Zeland's conference, as it is an incredibly important issue f...

You've probably heard of bucket lists, the things you want to do before you kick the bucket. But did you know there's an opposite concept called the fucket list? It's basically all the stuff you're cool with never doing – or never doing again – in your life. And though it's important to know what you want, I think it's also really clutch to know what you don't want. In this episode, I'm exploring...

Sometimes you need to pull back the curtain on success and reveal the winding road it took to get to where you are today. Today's guest, Jessica Honegger , is doing exactly that, and showing us all what it's like to get comfortable outside of your comfort zone. About Jessica Honeggar Jessica is the founder of Noonday Collection , a socially conscious fashion brand, a hilarious podcast host , autho...

With the New Year right around the corner, there's been a lot of talk lately about toning. Naturally. It's the time of year when people re-assess their fitness, nutrition, and health in general. And if you hang around in women's fitness spaces, toning  will  come up. It's not a matter of if, but rather a matter of when.  In this episode, I'm exploring why women use the word toning, what it really...

In a world of airbrushing and Instagram, today's guest Sarai White keeps it real and accessible. Sarai is helping people get comfortable with getting moving, and breaking down what we perceive as our flaws to love what we see in the mirror every day. About Sarai White Sarai views exercise as a means of mental therapy, a hobby, and a healthy activity, not as a way to change who you are. She gives w...

Everyone's health and wellness journey unfolds differently, and the things we choose to focus on first can vary. For me, it was food and movement that came first. Several years later, I finally began to think about what I was putting on my body – my skincare routine – as a piece of the puzzle (especially considering I have endometriosis and I'm more mindful of the products I use now).  In this epi...

Dr. Theresa Larson is a force to be reckoned with and is on a mission to help her clients create their 'new normal'. An IRL friend, author, and inspiring speaker, Theresa works to help people adapt to major life changes, whether good or bad, temporary or permanent, to help better cope and thrive in your new situation. About Dr. Theresa Larson Theresa is sharing everything about her work with adapt...

Endometriosis is a painful condition that so many women suffer with in silence. I am one of those women. It's not uncommon for women to go undiagnosed for years, to be dismissed, or to be told it's all in our heads. But recently, there is a growing community of women trying to learn more and support each other as we navigate life with endo. In this episode, I'm sharing my own personal story and st...

The conversation around representation and inclusivity in the wellness space is multilayered and is incredibly important when understanding how to support women in the fitness industry. My guest today, Allison Tenney, is cutting through the BS and diving in deep on addressing everything from body autonomy to social justice issues. About Allison Tenney A passionate soccer player, coach, RKC Certifi...

Ever since childhood, I've been labeled as shy or sensitive...and it's often been used in a derogatory way. I never understood until just a couple years ago that I'm what's called a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). HURRAH! There was finally a term to describe part of the way I experience the world. And it's not just me. It's estimated that nearly 1 in 5 people is highly sensitive. In this episode, I...

Les Alfred saw a lack in the representation of strong, colored women in the fitness community, so she decided to create a space herself. The Balanced Black Girl Podcast focuses on creating an inclusive wellness media hub that is more representative for more diverse groups of people. She works to amplify other women of color in wellness space so more people can get to know them and their message. A...

As women, we experience natural monthly fluctuations related to our menstrual cycle and period. Yet I can't tell you how many women are mystified or even frustrated by the variations they experience throughout their menstrual cycles. Understanding even the very basics and tracking your cycle can lead to great insights. In this episode, I'm walking you through how your appetite and strength levels...

Leaks. Lots of women get them, but nobody seems to talk about them. That's why this episode is dedicated to helping moms, moms to be and women in general, deal with common issues that women are often too embarrassed to talk about. About Jessie Mundell Jessie Mundell is an expert in prenatal and postnatal exercise and is a wealth of knowledge exploding with information about your pelvic health and...