Self Care Simplified

It could be embarrassing or just downright uncomfortable, but feeling gassy and bloated after eating is the worst! Especially when you’re making a conscious effort to choose healthy foods. This week’s question comes from podcast listener Joy: “What can I do if some healthy foods don’t sit well? I have trouble eating certain foods, especially in the evening, because it gives me gas. Sometimes it’s...

Do you ever get pain at your very low back and even down into your hip and leg? Is it sometimes sharp, shooting pain? Or perhaps it’s deep throbbing pain? You may be experiencing sciatica, SI Joint dysfunction, or even piriformis syndrome. The good news is there are some simple things you can do for it! In this episode, I’m giving you a simple explanation of what might be going on to cause the pai...

Have you been trying everything to lose the extra weight, and nothing seems to be working? Today, I’m tackling a question from a podcast listener named Jan. She’s 64, recently had a partial knee replacement and has a herniated disc. On top of it all, she feels like her weight has crept up over the years, and she’s trying so hard to get it off. What should she do? In this shortie episode, I’m shari...

Did your mom have a direct impact on how you think about your body and the way you’ve treated it over the years? There is almost always a piece of that relationship that directly correlates to your own body image and the way you view food and exercise. And now, as a mom yourself, you want nothing more than to have a positive impact on your own kids’ body image, especially your daughter’s - whether...

The full fat vs. nonfat dairy debate can be really confusing. So it’s not surprising that podcast listener Kristi found herself in the dairy aisle at the grocery store, unsure about which type of Greek yogurt to buy. Kristi asks: “Should we be eating full-fat dairy or nonfat dairy? For example, between nonfat Greek yogurt and full fat Greek yogurt, which one is actually better? I just wasn’t sure,...

Do you toss and turn at night? If so, there’s probably nothing you want more than a good, deep, restful night of sleep. But somehow you can’t get it and that’s taking a major toll on your body - probably more than you realize. In this episode, we'll be exploring the hidden consequences of poor sleep for women - from the emotional toll of insomnia to the impact of sleep deprivation on your physical...

In this shortie Ask Megan episode, we’re tackling the question of “what exercise intensity is best for weight loss” - especially for perimenopausal and menopausal women. I’m breaking down the three different intensity levels and providing expert training tips on how to balance them to ensure that your workout routine is effective and safe. Whether you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just start...

Do you have big weight loss goals? Do you want to get rid of pain? Feel younger? Transform your fitness level? When you look at your goals, do you get instantly overwhelmed and think “I’m not good enough”? Cara Harvey is joining us today, and she is the guru when it comes to breaking down big goals, following through, and actually getting the results you want. Cara is a productivity coach, the hos...

Is cheese good a good source of protein? Today’s Ask Megan question is from listener Crystal, and she’s curious about cheese. Grabbing cheese sticks and cheese slices might be one of your go-to’s for a protein rich snack, but it might not be the best option. Or is it? In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly where cheese should fall in your daily diet and why. You may or may not agree, b...

It’s a basic FACT: your body will feel stiffer, achier, and OLDER than necessary if you’re tight. But exactly which body parts should you be stretching? Which areas should you NOT stretch? And what are the best techniques (that you’re probably not doing) that improve your flexibility the most? In this episode, I’m sharing the expert secrets on exactly how to become more flexible and reduce your pa...

Ever wonder why sometimes you get really sore and other times you don’t? Podcast listener Diana sent me this question: “I definitely work out to stay active and do the things I enjoy. However, I skied twice last weekend (Friday and Monday) and my legs were wrecked!! I felt like my workouts had failed me. What am I doing wrong?” In this short episode, I’m tackling some of the most common questions...

If you want to move and feel great in your body for as long as possible, having a strong core is a critical part of that picture. I’m going to teach you why that is, and how you can get your core feeling stronger than ever - whether you’re 35 or 65 - starting today. In this episode, you’ll learn… The 3 daily habits that RUIN your core strength and how to avoid them Exactly why a lack of core stren...

It sounds like a tall order: snack ideas that are high in protein, budget-friendly, and accessible even in rural areas. Let’s see what I come up with for you! Pamela sent in this question this week: “What kind of snacks should I keep on hand for my kids, specifically to get them more protein? They’re actually pretty good about grabbing fruit, but especially my oldest could use more protein. I’m al...

Do you want to live a pain-free life? If so, as we found out last week, addressing your posture MUST be part of the solution. Unfortunately, most women aren’t aware of what’s creating poor posture throughout their body and are unaware of what “good posture” actually means. And so they’re stuck in a cycle of bad posture and chronic pain that’s only getting worse. On today’s episode, I’m explaining:...

In the moment, the voice that’s saying “just eat it - it tastes so good!” is far louder than the voice of reason. How can you overcome this? How do you take back control and actually stop these intense food cravings, once and for all? Listener Amanda sent me this question for this week’s Ask Megan episode: “How do you prioritize the things that actually make your body feel good? Sometimes the voic...

Is a tight, painful, and achy body INEVITABLE as you get older? Can you prevent and even reverse age-related pain and stiffness? Pain and tightness, especially in your back and hips, can completely derail your life. It zaps your energy, your desire to be physically active, your quality of sleep, and can even create stress-induced weight gain. But in this episode, I’m revealing the secret to youthf...

Just this week, the FDA is deciding whether or not milk alternatives (like Oat Milk and Almond Milk) are allowed to be called “milk”, even though they don’t come from an udder. Regardless of what their decision ends up being, you probably only care about whether or not you should be drinking these milk alternatives in the first place. Podcast listener Amanda recently sent me this question: “I’m wo...

Do you find yourself in a place where you don’t recognize your body? Somehow, you’ve put on some fat weight (maybe more than you’d like to admit), and you’re not sure how it happened...how you got here. And so you’ve been trying to make some changes, but for some reason it’s not budging. And you’re beginning to panic and feel desperate. Deep down you know it’s not all about aesthetics, but this ex...

How important is it to play sports even now… as you’re getting older and well beyond the days of “high school athletics”? Is it sufficient to simply workout at home and faithfully do your exercises to stay healthy? In this shortie episode, I’m answering listener Katie’s question, which brought up a great question in my mind. Her question is: “Can you encourage us moms to keep doing sports and acti...

Do you struggle with Menopause weight gain? Or maybe you're not quite there yet, and you're afraid that you will? Then stop what you’re doing and listen to this episode. Esther Blum is on the show with me today. She's an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years she has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy. She’s even known...

Do you struggle with eating too many sweets and always seem to have major sugar cravings? The battle of the sweet tooth can feel downright impossible, and there’s almost nothing harder than trying to “cut out” the sugar from your life. In this shortie episode, I provide tips on exactly how to keep your sweet tooth under control so that it no longer sabotages your healthy eating goals. And the answ...

Why is it that you dread working out? Why is it SO HARD to build up the motivation to not just workout once, but to do it consistently? There is a secret that maybe only “fitness junkies” know, that I want to let you in on today. I want to share with you the TRUTH about what’s killing your motivation to workout. When all is said and done, you know that you need to be active and exercise more. But...

Do you typically walk out of restaurants feeling bloated, stuffed and downright unhealthy? Today’s listener submitted question is from Sharyn, who frequently eats out at restaurants and needs some tips on how to always make healthy food choices. In this shortie episode, I’m teaching you: Exactly what to avoid when you’re in a restaurant setting What menu items you should always order How to mainta...

She had started smoking again, skipping meals, and completely neglecting her body. Angie Frey - wife, mom, and grandma - found herself hit with the most challenging season of her life. She felt like a failure on every level, and her self-care was one more glaring area of failure. But the anxiety and depression was too overwhelming to do anything about it. If you feel like your health and fitness i...

Post-workout headaches. Cramped neck muscles during and after your workout. Aching down your neck into your shoulders. Ugh. Residual neck pain is enough to make you NOT want to exercise. Is there a way to avoid it? Listener Jacquelyn sent in this question: “With someone who struggles with a lot of neck pain, in what ways can I protect my neck during different exercises?” In this shortie episode, I...