Reality Check Podcast

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women think any time "off" plan = loss of all of their results in an instant. It’s actually a great test of your foundation. In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually happens to your muscle and metabolism during a break and why the fear of “starting over” is more psychological than physiological.  The science is c...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Some of the most transformative breakthroughs in health and fitness don’t come from doing more, they come from undoing the patterns, rules, and beliefs that were never serving you to begin with. In this episode, we're unpacking the psychology of unlearning: why it’s so hard to let go of what you’ve always believed, and how that resi...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check, Jess & Jill are back with Part 4 of 'Ask Us Anything' to answer the top questions we have gotten from clients and in the DMs! This is for the women ready to rethink everything they’ve been told about hormones, fat loss, gut health, and what it actually takes to feel better in their body. We...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Toned isn’t a look or "high volume, low weight"... it’s the result of strategic programming, progressive overload, and knowing exactly what to train (and why).  If your current workouts are a mashup of influencer circuits, endless supersets, and random drop sets, you’re not building... you're just burning calories and you&...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! GLP1s are everywhere, but no one’s really talking about what happens when you actually try it with the right support… and use it responsibly. In this episode, Jess shares her PERSONAL (and very intentional) experiment with tirzepatide: the dosing, the unexpected symptoms, the benefits no one’s talking about, and the HOW and WHY behind co...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! There’s a new wave of “smallness” sweeping through the wellness world and it’s wrapped in prescription meds, filtered bodies, and a deeper obsession with being thin. But chasing skinny in 2025 isn’t harmless... it can be dangerously seductive for women who are exhausted, overextended, and just want to feel like something finally works. I...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! This episode isn’t about defending ourselves as coaches, it’s about bridging the gap between assumption and reality. Because the truth is, a lot of what people assume about how we train, eat, or stay consistent isn’t just inaccurate... it’s also discouraging. It creates the illusion that we’re built differently, or that the results we ha...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We’re living in a time where nearly every health concept has been packaged into a branded protocol like cycle syncing, GLP-1s, Pilates over lifting, hormone-balancing supplements. What may have started with good intentions has quickly spiraled into a culture of over-complication, where trends are followed without context and strategy is...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Some phrases sound innocent... but they reveal exactly why so many women stay stuck in the same cycles. In this episode, we’re breaking down the offhand comments that quietly sabotage your progress (and others) and why true health coaching is about way more than the number on a scale, a new diet trend, or waiting for the “perfect time.”...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! You say you want the results. So why aren’t your actions matching the outcome you’re after? This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels stuck despite “doing everything right.” We’re getting to the root of what’s actually driving the disconnect between your intentions and your reality. Why clarity, structure, and feedback matter m...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most conversations about transformation focus on what you need to add like better habits, more discipline, a new mindset. But what often gets overlooked is what you have to let go of  in the process: the version of you that survived by staying small, overworking, restricting, or chasing external validation. In this episode, Jillian and J...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! If you’ve been tracking your macros, lifting consistently, and doing all the “right” things, but still feel like your body isn’t responding... this episode will help you understand why! Your metabolism isn’t broken, but it is adaptive. And if you’ve spent years in a calorie deficit, dealing with high stress, poor sleep, or inconsistent r...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Weight gain with no changes. Exhaustion that doesn’t improve with sleep. Constant bloating, cravings, or mood swings. You’ve been told it’s your hormones. But is that the full story? In this episode, we’re breaking down: How to know when hormones are truly the problem and when they’re just the symptom The most common reasons women feel “...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! If you’ve ever said “I tried macros and it didn’t work,” this episode is for you! Macros aren’t the problem... how you’re using them is! Because macros do "work". They’re literally the makeup of every food you eat. But when they’re used like another restrictive diet instead of a strategy to support your metabolism, it’s no surp...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Relying on “low-cal,” “low-fat,” or “high-protein” snack foods might be sabotaging your health and fat loss goals. These foods often lack real nutrients, leave you feeling unsatisfied, and can drive overeating. We’re breaking down: Why your 100-cal snacks are making you hungrier, not leaner How low-cal, low-fat, and “high-protein” foods...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women aren’t failing their diets, their diets are failing them! If fat loss feels like a constant struggle, chances are you’re making at least one of these mistakes. And no, it’s not because you need to “try harder” or “eat less.” It’s because the strategies you’ve been fed (literally) are setting you up for metabolic chaos, unneces...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill, we are talking REVERSE DIETING! This is one of the most powerful tools for fixing your metabolism, getting out of chronic dieting mode, and finally eating more while maintaining (or even losing) body fat... but most people don’t do it right. If you’ve ever tried to eat more based on th...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill, we’re diving into a conversation every parent needs to hear about how the way we talk about food, our bodies, and dieting around our kids shapes their relationship with food for life. We’re joined by coach and mom of three, Mariam Baxter , who gets firsthand how much the little things...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill, we are breaking down BIOHACKS. Biohacking has gained momentum as a way to optimize energy, focus, and overall well-being, but which strategies actually deliver results? In this episode, we break down the biohacks that are backed by science and worth the investment, along with the ones...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill , we’re exploring the key health trends shaping 2025. With new research and a growing focus on personalized health, the conversation around metabolism, hormones, and long-term well-being is evolving. We discuss the shift toward strength training as a cornerstone of women’s health, the g...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill, we sit down with Brooke Davis, Women’s Functional Nutrition & Fitness Specialist and host of the Fitness Simplified Podcast, for an unfiltered conversation about all things menopause. Whether you’re in it, approaching it, or just trying to understand it, this episode is packed with...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill, we’re diving into the real story behind GLP-1 medications with Dr. Pacha, a Board-Certified physician in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. If you’ve been wondering how these meds work, why so many people regain weight after stopping them, or what they mean...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess and Jill... We’re diving deep into the transformative journey of health and fitness with special guest Sarah Krieger, owner of CP Fitness and host of the Don’t Call Me Skinny podcast. Sarah shares her raw and relatable story of losing 80 pounds, navigating a lifetime of diet culture, and how she...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess & Jill, we’re diving into all the tips you need to feel confident and comfortable hitting the gym, whether you’re a beginner or just getting back into the groove. From choosing an outfit that makes you feel amazing right now (not "when I hit my goal") to ditching self-critical talk...

Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jess & Jill, we’re tackling Gym Etiquette 101—because let’s be real, the gym in January can feel like a madhouse with all the New Year’s resolutioners showing up (and honestly, we’re cheering them on as they set goals and crush them). Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned regular in the gym, we’...