More than Sweat

We Have Some Thoughts!!! As always...Take a listen while Rachel and Maria share their thoughts on current events and topics. We always want your input, so drop a comment and let us know what you want to hear about on the pod next!

Ever wonder what it would be like to join a Retreat with Maria and Rachel? Get a little insight on their process and planning when it comes to Retreats. Take a listen and comment on where you would love to travel with the girls!

Welcome to the Japan Recap! After Maria took her 10 day trip to Japan, Rachel wants all the details. Join the girls for all the updates and hear how traveling across the world went for Maria. Let us know what you think in our comments and follow us on social media for more updates!

Ever wonder how some people start dating? Especially when they seem like complete opposites? What draws two people together when they have absolutely nothing in common? Dive in with the girls as they chat about some of Hollywoods oddest couples.

You know her and you love her, so.back by popular demand: Jennifer McNally! On this episode we dive into more skin care, woman's health, and all the in-betweens. Thank god we have her to answers all of our questions!

Join us this week as the ladies discuss their opinions on Country Music. Do you like Country? Do any of the politics behind Country bother you? Take a listen and let us know what you think!

First impressions mean a lot, however as well all know, the more you get to know someone, the more you can have an option about them. We all do it, but we let social media or our friends impact the way we feel about someone. When should we take our parents advice and try to live by the saying “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”? Take a listen, don’t judge (hehe) and tell us your thoughts!

Rachel and Maria both are fitness instructors who rely on their craft and the clients who show up to their classes every day. Of course there will be many reasons that class size is different (weather, holidays, seasonality), the amount of folks who show up can sometimes directly impact the validation they feel. Everyone can feel times when external validation makes them "happy" or "energetic", bu...

Is there a relationship in your life where you feel as though you are unable to evolve or grow? Is it friendships, family, or lovers who can sometimes make you feel trapped in the old version of yourself? In this episode, Rachel and Maria chat about how some relationships can leave you feeling stuck in the past when all you want is to expand into your most current self.

After a week of blue moons, retrogrades and feeling off, Rachel and Maria decided they needed a "party" episode. Sometimes you need to cut loose and have a glass of wine and relax. If the past few weeks have been strange for you, poor a glass of wine, and come on a very random (but fun) journey with the girls! Cheers!

In this week's episode we catch up with Rachel and Maria and dive into a conversation about feelings, love and emotions. Can you choose to love? Can you also choose to stop loving someone? Let us know your thoughts!!

Vulnerability; even saying the word brings chills to our bodies. When we open ourselves up, it's so raw and real, making us feel naked and exposed. When do we feel comfortable (if ever) being vulnerability? how does it make you feel when someone else is being truly Vulnerability? Let us know your thoughts!

In this episode, we dive into movies that bring you right back to childhood. The movies you can watch over and over again. The ones that bring you right back to the couch you grew up on. Take a listen and let us know your favorite movies!

Did you feel a switch to present yourself differently when you started a new job? Became "professional"? Started a family? Did you feel pressure to clean up your social media? Remove some of those old college photos? In this episode, the girls chat about feeling the change and switch from "not caring what people thought" to "I need to clean up my image". If you felt this switch, when did this chan...

Welcome to Season 2 of More Than Sweat. In this Episode, Rachel and Maria chat about the movie everyone is talking about; Barbie. Be aware, there could be a few small spoilers, so listen with caution. We will however leave you with this America Ferrera’s 'Barbie' Monologue: "You have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. You have to say you want to be healthy, bu...

Thank you so much for listening to More Than Sweat! This is our finale episode of SEASON ONE. We can't wait to dive into Season Two. In this "two be continued" Episode, Maria and Rachel destroy some creeps, chat about nothing/everything, and obivuosly cheers to a year of our podcast. We LOVE you!

WTF are we talking about.....? In this episode the girls go off on a few random "thoughts" making this episode silly and fun. Have fun joining a conversation with Rachel and Maria about favorite products, Trader Joes, and random tangents.

Both Rachel and Maria happened to be traveling out of the country at the same time. In this episode they give a run down of where they traveled and what they did abroad.

Rachel and Maria chat about creeps and some of their "targeted ads" before a little BIRTHDAY SURPRISE! Take a listen and enjoy!!

Both Rachel and Maria are about to travel internationally and discuss the "travel anxiety" that comes before taking a big trip. Do you get "travel anxiety"? If you do, how do you handle it? Take a listen and let us know what you think.

Gas Lighting - we have all been there. Being Gas Lit is one of the most frustrating and confusing things. When we try to share our feelings or express emotions it can make us question ourselves. "What just happened?" "Am I wrong?" "Did I remember incorrectly?" "Maybe I am being too emotional". These are just some of the questions that can pop into your mind when another person is gas lighting you....

Catch up with the girls as they discuss whether or not the activities we consider "fun" are actually...fun. Do we enjoy these things or are we predisposed to thinking these activities we do are fun.

In this weeks episode, Rachel and Maria talk about compromising in relationships. When are you compromising fairly and when are you OVER compromising? Take a listen and let us know what you think.

TRIGGER WARNING - Sexual Assault conversation in this episode. The girls chat about the iconic Brooke Shields and her documentary on Hulu. This episode covers how inappropriate (Brooke and many other child stars) were treated throughout their carrier.

Let's catch up! This episode is full of a little bit of everything.