Owning the Wait

I am starting a new series on the podcast that is going to be co hosted by some of the fit-flavors team. My vision for this series is to provide you with relatable insights from the personal journeys of our team members. The goal is for you to glean valuable lessons from their experiences that you can incorporate into your own life.   My 4th guest is Chloe, our impact manager. She is a vibrant and...

I am starting a new series on the podcast that is going to be co-hosted by some of the fit-flavors team. My vision for this series is to provide you with relatable insights from the personal journeys of our team members. The goal is for you to glean valuable lessons from their experiences that you can incorporate into your own life.   My 3rd guest is our executive assistant, Abby. Abby balances bo...

The second episode in our meet the fit-fam series features our assistant marketing manager, Julia. Prior to her time at fit-flavors, Julia fell into the all too familiar cycle of fad dieting and then gaining the weight right back.   Julia shares with us her history with fad dieting, her mindset shifts from then to now, some of her advice on how to live a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle, and...

I am starting a new series on the podcast that is going to be cohosted by some of the fit-flavors team. My vision for this series is to provide you with relatable insights from the personal journeys of our team members. The goal is for you to glean valuable lessons from their experiences that you can incorporate into your own life.   My first guest is our customer service and lifecycle associate,...

Dr. Basima Williams is a seasoned medical expert specializing in integrative and functional medicine. With years of experience in cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy and IV nutritional therapy, she's dedicated to transforming lives. She joins us to share insights on hormone optimization, PCOS, and menopause.   We wrap up our series on feminine wellness with Dr. Williams by discussing the best...

Dr. Basima Williams is a seasoned medical expert specializing in integrative and functional medicine. With years of experience in cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy and IV nutritional therapy, she's dedicated to transforming lives. She joins us to share insights on hormone optimization, PCOS, and menopause.   Picking up where we left off the last episode, we continue by diving into perimenop...

Dr. Basima Williams is a seasoned medical expert specializing in integrative and functional medicine. With years of experience in cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy and IV nutritional therapy, she's dedicated to transforming lives. She joins us to share insights on hormone optimization, PCOS, and menopause.   This is the beginning of our last mini-series within the Nutrition, Hormones & Gut...

Victoria Nieveen is an integrative and functional nutrition dietician who specializes in women's health and fertility. She helps women with absent or irregular cycles nourish their bodies and balance their hormones so that they can conceive.   Victoria not only sheds light on what HA is but also educates its diagnosis, the diverse impacts it can have, and the array of symptoms women may experience...

Victoria Nieveen is an integrative and functional nutrition dietician who specializes in women's health and fertility. She helps women with absent or irregular cycles nourish their bodies and balance their hormones so that they can conceive.   Unlike conventional protocols, she uses a whole-body approach to help her clients reconnect with their bodies, regulate their cycles, and optimize their fer...

Nicole Burbank, a nutritional therapy practitioner with a background in functional and precision medicine, joins me for our last episode of this mini-series to discuss something that I have been wanting to discuss for a long time, emotions and food.   At some point in our lives, we've all sought solace in food to navigate the complexities of our emotions. This practice is not only widespread but a...

Nicole Burbank, a nutritional therapy practitioner with a background in functional and precision medicine, joins me again on the show today.   We are discussing digestion and the importance of proper digestion to your health. Nicole will run through an overview of how digestion works in your body, some signs that your digestion may not be working properly, and some ways that you can improve your d...

Nicole Burbank, a nutritional therapy practitioner with a background in functional and precision medicine, joins me for the next few episodes to dive into your endocrine system. A properly functioning endocrine system is a critical aspect of your health as it is often referred to as the "second brain".   Nicole will be sharing some information about your endocrine system, the impact of system imba...

This is the final episode in our functional health mini-series with Kate Rose. The last two episodes have covered how different aspects of our lives can negatively impact our health. Once you hear that information, you may be looking for a change, but where do you start?   We will be discussing the best ways to get started on your functional health journey. We'll cover the basics of what functiona...

In our second episode with Kate Rose, we delve into the significance of the liver for overall health. Oftentimes, both individuals and medical professionals tend to overlook the liver's role in addressing health issues. Surprisingly, the liver carries out more than 500 functions within our bodies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its health.   Kate discusses the liver's multifaceted funct...

Kate Rose, a Registered Nurse, Nutritional Therapist, and friend joins me on the show today. Our focus is exploring how our bodies respond when living in a parasympathetic state. In our current hustle culture, which emphasizes relentless effort, many of us find ourselves consistently in a parasympathetic (fight or flight) mode, neglecting the crucial downtime required for our bodies to recuperate....

Part 3 of this mini-series with Mindy focuses on diabetes. Both Mindy and I have people close to us who have been impacted by diabetes and are passionate about sharing information to reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes.    Mindy's career has focussed on helping those with diabetes overcome the disease and put it into remission when possible. We'll be discussing how the food you eat, your...

For part 2 of this mini-series with Mindy, we will be focusing on the importance of the food you eat to your energy levels. Caffeine is something that all of us tend to consume these days whether it be through coffee, tea, or energy drinks, but it is not a band-aid for poor sleep and poor eating habits.    We'll be discussing the types of foods that you should be eating, food timing around workout...

For the second part of our gut health special, we have another 3-part mini-series, this time with my good friend and RD Mindy Musselman.    This episode is dedicated to covering the basics of good gut health. We will be discussing some simple things that you can do on your own to help identify whether or not you truly have gut issues. It is possible that your diet is causing you distress. We will...

This is episode 3 in our series with Dr. Kristina Telhami deep-diving into gut health. If you have not yet listened to the previous episodes, go back and listen prior to listening to this one.   This episode is about prebiotics and probiotics. We've all heard these terms and seen them on various products, but what do they actually mean? Dr. Kristina will explain what each of these terms means and...

This is episode 2 in our series with Dr. Kristina Telhami deep diving into gut health. If you have not yet listened to the previous episode, go back and listen prior to listening to this one.   This episode is all about the impact of drugs on your gut health. Many of us are on medications, for various reasons, prescribed by our physicians. As Dr. Kristina will explain, our physicians are not train...

Welcome to a new series on the podcast! I want to dive into everything gut health. To help share the most accurate and helpful information with you all, I have partnered with Dr. Kristina Telhami.    Dr. Kristina is a doctor of pharmacy, certified functional medicine specialist, certified integrative health practitioner, and host of the NO BS Health podcast. After struggling with her own health is...

This is our final episode in the taking ownership series and we saved a unique topic for last. We believe that prioritizing self care as a leader is extremely important in showing up to work in the proper mindset. We feel that this was somewhat of a controversial opinion until the last few years where society has started to understand the benefits.    We will be discussing why we feel that all lea...

Every day, as business owners, we are confronted with numerous decisions that range from minor and inconsequential to challenging and complex. However, the process of decision-making often presents a dilemma: should we rely on our emotions or take a strategic approach, particularly when there are multiple stakeholders involved?   Jillian and Cyd delve into the art of making business decisions. The...

Goal setting is an important part of every business, but how do you make sure that you are able to achieve these goals? The answer: Forwards thinking and backward planning. Many people are great at thinking ahead to the future and where they want to be, however, they drop the ball when it comes to the execution needed to reach these goals.   Jillian and Cyd will discuss the keys to forward thinkin...

People often say that things are "hard", but what do they actually mean by that? Is it genuinely something difficult? Consider these opinions: 1. Could it be the task is not aligned with that person's skillset? 2. Maybe the person isn't interested in completing the task so they are using this as an excuse. 3. Maybe the person just isn't adequately resourced.   Regardless of the root cause, having...