Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane

Today's episode is all about the 8 supplements I take in addition to eating a whole food, healthy diet. I start the day with the first two in a drink during my workout.  Then post workout I make another drink with the next 3 supplements and the last 3 I take in pill form before bed.   Beyond Amino IQ Creatine Collagen Cyto Greens Protein Powder Multivitamin Magnesium Fish Oil 

The Gretchen Rubin 4 Tendencies Quiz is here: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/four-tendencies-quiz/ Here is the link to the July challenge: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J6iUOEobgkyANBb-N92yozObFe-C29IP/view?usp=sharing

I talk to people all the time about how to manage their health goals when they are spending many weeks of the summer enjoying friends and BBQ's.  Today I spent some time sharing my favourite recipes and tips and tricks to take them to the parties without the guilt.  Below is the link to my Pinterest Board and to Cailtyn's Kitchen order form if you want to make life easy. https://pin.it/5...

https://recoveryhappyhour.libsyn.com/ Enjoying the summer beverages is a very important aspect of our socializing as a society.  Today I talk about ways to include a beverage or two, which choices are a little better than others and how to still be the awesome human you are without the buzz.  If you want to listen to a great podcast that helps with the idea of becoming alcohol free I hav...

We are leaving on a jet plane.  Take a listen as to how I navigate being gluten-free and travel.

If you are wanting your body to change it will need to feel like it is changing.  It doesn't need to be scary though.  There are some really great recovery tools and strategies that can make it much easier to head into the next workout or potty break without fear.  1. lacrosse ball 2. PVC pipe 3. foam roller 4. scraper 5. diet/breath work/ movement 

It is very rewarding to get to a place where you like yourself, and you know that you can't make other people like you, so you just get to be you! When you are your authentic true self the people who will gravitate toward you will be like-minded people who appreciate the imperfect human you are. 

A winning mindset is something we must practice and how we talk to ourselves matters.  You should wake up every day and say: I am Smart. I am Brave. I am Strong. I can do Anything. I am Loved. I love Myself. On today's podcast I talk about how to practice responding to your reactions the way you want to handle life. 

This was a highlight of my career so far, I got to visit with Laurie Meschishnick.  She has competed at the games 9 times and won gold twice.  Laurie is also a  World Record Holder in Olympic lifting and an amazing human.  She runs an online mindset coaching business taking athletes ready to get to the next level by mastering mindset.  Check out her website by clicking on...

I am not sponsored and will not get paid anything for talking about these products but I love to listen to other people's favourite things episodes so decided this week to change it up and share mine.  The link to Larissa's page for the Lumispa is below.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/360497468624391/

No! No I don't think it is time to rip the bandaid when it comes to creating a healthy lifestyle.  Instead, let it be a slow, gradual process you can become comfortable with.  Being healthy and feeling good doesn't have to sting. Start by NOT buying just one thing that you know doesn't serve you well.   You will find a substitution for it and hopefully you will find one that ma...

Today I talk about inflammation, the immune system and joint pain.  Our bodies are full of hot army men and women fighting our fight for us until we start to weaken them.  Today I want to tell you how important it is to keep those Army members strong! 

Today I am talking about the new course I am taking called Functional Nutrition and what that actually means.  It means I am a little wacky and I would love for you to stick around and hear why I am so passionate about it.  Please reach out and ask me questions after you listen because I love to talk about this stuff.

Hey parents of the the picky eater...I see you and I want to say you are doing a good job!  I know this because in order to label your kid a picky eater you must be loving on them big time.  You must be worried about their health.  You must be trying to get them to eat foods that will serve them well.  Because of all of those things I know you are an awesome parent and your kid is going to turn ou...

I am a dance mom and I love it.  As we head into dance competition season I am going to share a few of the tips and strategies I have learned along the way to hopefully help you enjoy the process.  Here are a few of the things I have learned:  1. You will not know how to do the hair and make-up and that is ok.  Ask for help!  2. They wear that much make-up for the performa...

Tonight I interviewed my friend Treena who is a Sleep Sense coach.  She works with people 0-99 who struggle with all things sleep.  I only wish I knew about sleep sense when I had 2 sleepless babies at home.  I promise you I would have hired one because everyone in my family suffered because of the sleep deprivation we felt.  If you are interested in learning more about Sleep S...

I think everyone's "why" is different.  I also think nobody is always motivated. Here are a few ways I stay consistent and get off the struggle bus when I start to lose my motivation. 

Today I did a very spontaneous interview with my friend Krista Bull.  She is the owner of LMF and we have so many passions in common that it is very natural for us to be great friends.  Krista gets fired up about her BEAST program and I think you will also.

I have two teenage daughters and they have been lifting weights most of their life.  I personally think that it is a very important skill that promotes so many aspect of health that I encourage you to take a listen and decide if you think your teens should be learning about weight lifting and being comfortable in a gym. 

You really need to get to know the balance in my life.  My husband Cory is an amazing guy who supports all of my crazy and even encourages it.  Today we are going to answer some riveting questions and talk about the difference in our marriage now that we know our love languages.  If you want to answer the questions with your spouse here they are: 1. Who made the first move? 2. Who s...

We did the 5 Love Languages quiz and it was a game-changer. I think everyone should do this quiz and share it with all the people who matter!  https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

I answered the prayers of the masses and have completed my first interview podcast with My Caitlyn Peters, mom, wife, entrepreneur, and one of my closest younger friends.  I love this woman and I know you will too. Take a listen to the 5 lessons Caitlyn has learned as a mom that she is willing to share in case she can help fast track your experience as a mom. 1. The calvary is NOT coming. 2....

You do not have to do it all. It is not your job to handle everything that goes on in your house.  It is your job to teach and support your kids to become capable humans... That takes time and effort but I know you can do hard things.  You deserve to feel amazing and being surrounded by a team of people who work together to be a happy family.   Enjoy a listen to the things we get our kids to do si...

I have been asked this question so many times over the years I wanted to give people the opportunity to hear why we chose to go Gluten-free in our family.  It all started with the Wheat Belly by William Davis.

If your Grandma got a new digital photo frame for Christmas and you taught her how to use it, how did you speak to her.  I want you to start imagining you are recording yourself in those moments and push play when it is time to talk to yourself.  You deserve the same level of patience and support.