Healthy AF

Dr. Leanne Reed, owner of Still Water Physical Therapy and Wellness , joins Fran and Amy to share her story. Dr. Reed is a physical therapist who is also trained in massage, manual therapy, and kinetic control movement. She has a toolbelt that is overflowing with different techniques and recognizes that true healing comes when she sees and treats the whole person, not just the injury. She has a tr...

Amy turns 50! Join in the celebration as Fran and Amy explore the health crazes from the past 50 years! Remember the Thigh Master? How about the Grapefruit Diet? We have learned so much over the past 50 years and it's always interesting to look back so we can really appreciate how far we have come! 50 Years of Health Trends discussed in this episode here! Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is...

Kyle Rootsaert, pharmacist, board-certified diabetes specialist, lifestyle coach, and paddleboard instructor join Fran and Amy from his boat in California to share his passion for helping people manage their diabetes without medication. He breaks down the problems he sees with the current medication regimen, the struggles he sees with his clients, and the amazingly positive ripple affects his clie...

When their guest had to reschedule last minute, Fran and Amy take the opportunity to delve into their own personal journeys. Join them as they share their fears, struggles, and inspirations, and as they encourage and support each other to find power in themselves and their relationship. Mentioned in this podcast... Brene Brown...all of her work! Dr. Gabor Mate': The Myth of Normal Trying to get he...

" Atomic Habits " by James Clear is the basis for this entertaining and informative podcast with Amy and Fran. Join them as they talk about their own habits (good and bad) and how they use the information in the book to create better habits in their own lives. You will be blown away by how powerful it can be to make just one small change in your daily routine! Listen in and, if you have not alread...

Join Amy and Fran as they talk with the incredible Atiba Johnson. This man has followed his heart and his vision of what Wilmington and all of its residents can be, and has brought hope, connection, health, and community to many who are historically underserved in the Wilmington area. Through his multiple businesses, including Front Street Market and the OOPS Foundation , Atiba has utilized his re...

In this episode, Amy and Fran explore the topic of food deserts in NC. They define exactly what a food desert is and discuss the far-reaching impacts of food deserts on the health of the community. Not only does the lack of fresh food negatively impact the physical health of the people living in a food desert, but it has long-term implications for the entire community. Trying to get healthy and st...

Join Amy and Fran as they talk with Michelle Gallagher about her incredible story of creating meaning and strength through the tragic loss of her brother. Michelle embodies her message of honoring our bodies and all that they tell us. She is an exceptional woman, life coach, personal trainer, makeup artist, and overall human being! Follow her on Instagram @coachmichelleg.mua Read her recommended b...

Join Fran and Amy as they talk with Katrina Belmont, LCAS, LCMHC. Not only does Katrina have over 15 years of experience as a mental health practitioner ( Resilence Therapy ), but she has just opened a wellness studio as well ( C7 Fitness Studio )! As the discussion weaves its way through all aspects of health, you will learn how Katrina has created a fitness studio that reaches beyond physical he...

In this episode of the Healthy AF Podcast, Amy and Fran explore the topic of intermittent fasting. They talk about what IF is, the possible benefits of this way of eating, the difficulties some people face when starting IF, and the recognition that health is individualized so no one way of eating works for everyone. Join Amy & Fran as they share their personal experiences with IF and learn fro...

In this first-ever Healthy AF podcast, Fran and Amy introduce themselves and talk about their goals for this podcast. As you will learn, both Fran and Amy are health coaches, both are incredibly passionate about their work, and each comes to this work with a different perspective. Despite the fact that they might not always agree (health is complicated and individualized), you will no doubt be edu...

Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey towards health. Join Amy and Fran, both Health Coaches, as they talk about their own struggl...

Host Fran Paradine welcomes Taylor Keyes of TK Training to this episode of Creating Wellness. Taylor is a certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, and CrossFit Coach, and owner of her own mobile and online training business, TK TRAINING. Taylor holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University and accreditations through the American College of Sports Medicine, among others. She...

In this episode, host Fran Paradine welcomes Carrie Robitzer owner of Burn Boot Camp in Hickory, NC and Asheville, NC to discuss health and entrepreneurship. In addition to owning and operating these two high-energy fitness businesses, she manages to keep up with the active lives of her three children. Carrie lives in Mooresville but has strong roots in Hickory where both she and her husband, Scot...

In this episode of Creating Wellness, host Fran Paradine welcomes Amy Chang , Health Coach. Amy is passionate about helping people to change their lives through health. Amy brings invaluable knowledge to this type of coaching, pulling from her experience as an ICU nurse, Crossfit trainer, and mother of three, she has created a practice that truly helps individuals move towards health and wellness....

In this episode of Creating Wellness, Host Fran Paradine welcomes Kelle Huffman, Director of Client Services at Southeast Retirement Planners . Fran and Kelle discuss the ways in which having a financial plan is important to overall wellness. Kelle has some helpful ideas on how to create a financial plan on any income and talks about the mental health benefits of feeling in control of your money....

In this episode of Creating Wellness, host Fran Paradine sits down with mother/daughter duo Kathy Godfrey and Rae Jenkins to discuss the power of words, writing, and story-telling. The conversation includes ways in which words, and the meaning we attach to them, have the ability to heal and foster growth. Kathy and Rae are the founders of Native South Writers Workshop (coming to Hickory in August...

Join Creating Wellness host Fran Paradine as she discusses with Dr. Elizabeth Beadle about her methods of optimizing vitality and longevity. This is episode is sponsored by Incredible Edibles in Hickory, NC. Fran Paradine, co-owner of Incredible Edibles in Hickory NC , lacrosse official, retired therapist (who still has the skills), girls lacrosse coach, wife of a college coach, and mother of thre...

Join Creating Wellness host Fran Paradine as she speaks with Michelle Morgan, Director of Women's Resource Center in Hickory, NC about the importance of community, connection, and women supporting women on our overall well-being. This episode of Creating Wellness is sponsored by Incredible Edibles in Hickory, NC Fran Paradine, co-owner of Incredible Edibles in Hickory NC , lacrosse official, retir...

Host Fran Paradine, welcomes Maggie Tremols to the first episode of Creating Wellness. Maggie is an Educational Consultant, Reading Specialist, Homeschool Educator at BOTI Academy. Discussed in this episode: Brain Inflamed by Kenneth Bock, MD This episode of Creating Wellness is sponsored by Incredible Edibles in Hickory, NC Fran Paradine, co-owner of Incredible Edibles in Hickory NC , lacrosse of...