Life, Lunges and Lattes

We've all been there. You know you should work out. You want to work out. You even planned to work out... but somehow you still don't do it. So what's actually happening? In this episode, I'm joined by Cindi Frechette, therapist and Coach of the Unknow Method, to dive into the psychology behind why taking action can feel so hard, even when you genuinely want the outcome. We unpack the mental patte...

If you've ever felt like every time you open social media there's a new rule about losing weight, balancing hormones, boosting your metabolism, or fixing your body... this episode is for you. We're surrounded by fear-based marketing, trendy protocols, and endless "must-do" advice that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you're missing the one thing standing...

For years, I thought my confidence came from what I could accomplish. Losing weight. Setting powerlifting records. Building a business. Being the "disciplined" one. Every achievement gave me confidence... until life changed. Motherhood, changing priorities, exhaustion, and seasons where I simply couldn't perform the way I used to forced me to ask a much deeper question: Who am I when...

Have you ever felt like you needed to justify wanting to lose weight, build muscle, or look a certain way? In this episode, I'm sharing a personal story about losing a friendship after being honest about my goals for my body and what that experience taught me about identity, permission, and the stories women are told about ambition. Somewhere along the way, many women learned that it's acceptable...

In this episode, I'm sharing why I decided to do a 30-day reset and it has nothing to do with chasing perfection. After months of toddler sleep regressions, potty training, disrupted routines, and exhaustion, I started noticing some of my habits slowly slipping. Not the big ones. I was still prioritizing protein, strength training, movement, and water. But the small things started adding up: s...

Everyone wants to know the best exercise for belly fat, arm fat, or thigh fat, but that's not how fat loss works. In this episode of Life, Lunges & Lattes , I'm breaking down why you can't spot reduce fat, what actually drives body composition changes, and why compound exercises like squats, lunges, rows, and presses should be the foundation of your workouts. We'll talk muscle,...

A lot of women in their 30s are simply stuck in thought patterns that sound normal because everyone around them says the same things. “I’ll restart Monday.” “I need more discipline.” “Something is better than nothing.” Meanwhile they’re: under-eating protein stressed out constantly doing random workouts relying on motivation starting over every few weeks wondering why nothing feels sustainable You...

If you say you have goals… but you’re not following through on the actions that actually get you there—this episode is for you. In this first episode, I’m breaking down what I actually see holding women in their 30s back when it comes to fat loss, strength, and metabolism—and why it’s not a lack of effort. We’re talking about: The habits that feel “healthy” but are keeping you stuck Why consistenc...