Sugar Not Included

In our final episode of Season One, we’re closing this chapter the same way we’ve approached everything in Sugar Not Included — with honesty, compassion, and self-trust. This episode is centered around one of the most important messages we’ve shared all season: You are not broken. You are disconnected from yourself. We talk about what disconnection can look like in everyday life — the signs that s...

We’re taught to fix our health by changing what we eat or how we move — but what about the patterns we carry within? In this episode, we unpack the emotional side of wellness and why so many people feel disconnected from their worth even when they’re “doing everything right.” Jessica, a holistic health practitioner with close to 30 years of experience, shares how healing happens when we address th...

January can feel cold, heavy, and unmotivating — and it’s also when most people abandon their New Year’s goals. In this episode, Teresa and Kristina break down the  number one key to weight loss for women: consistency . They share three simple, realistic ways to stay consistent — logging your food, staying active, and checking in with yourself weekly — plus what to do when motivation is nowhere to...

If eating less isn’t helping you lose weight—and you keep hitting plateaus—you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Teresa and Kristina break down why calorie restriction doesn’t work for women long term, how it can actually slow progress, and why so many women feel stuck despite trying harder. They share their own personal weight loss journeys and give  5 practical tips for busy women an...

So many women are burned out not because they aren’t capable — but because they’ve spent years believing their worth depended on being the one who holds everything together. In this episode, we sit down with  Erisa Nakano , founder of  Live Restfully , who helps high-performing women recover from burnout rooted in demanding careers, caretaker roles, and deeply ingrained beliefs about responsibilit...

What if you’re not failing at weight loss — you’re just carrying expectations that were never meant for your life? In this episode, we talk about why moms need to remove the word  failure  from their vocabulary when it comes to their bodies and their health. We unpack how internalized shame, chronic energy depletion, and unrealistic societal “shoulds” keep women stuck in cycles of guilt and burnou...

In this episode, we sit down with our amazing sister-in-law  Cieara Kapaun , a certified massage therapist, for a conversation filled with insight, laughter, and a few surprises. We talk about how  the body keeps the score , why it’s so important to work with the  same massage therapist , and what your therapist is  really  thinking when you fall asleep on the table (spoiler: they love it). Cieara...

In this powerful episode of  Sugar Not Included , Teresa and Kristina sit down with Dr. Terry Lynch—wellness expert, coach, and author—to explore her deeply personal journey of healing, awakening, and self-transformation. Dr. Terry shares the life-changing moment that began her healing journey: reading  You Can Heal Your Life  by Louise Hay (Purchase HERE ) . What started as a spark of curiosity g...

In this eye-opening episode of  Sugar Not Included , Teresa and Kristina open up about their personal journeys with food—from emotional eating to navigating food addictions—and the pivotal moments that helped them recognize what needed to change. Together, they unpack the complex ways food can comfort, control, and sometimes consume us. The conversation doesn’t stop at storytelling. Teresa and Kri...

In this follow-up episode of  Sugar Not Included , Teresa and Kristina dive into how we  actually  moved on from the scale—and why it stuck. After unpacking the toxicity of our scale obsession in our last conversation, we’re now sharing the mindset shifts, priorities, and habits that helped us let go for good (without even realizing it at first). This episode is packed with honest stories, practic...

For years, the number on the scale dictated our mood, our worth, our confidence — and we didn’t even realize how deeply it was robbing us of our joy, our peace, and our sense of self. In this raw and honest episode, we open up about our toxic relationship with the scale — how it started, how it controlled our lives, and what it took to finally break free. We talk about the shame, the spirals, the...

Looking for ways to keep your motivation up and actually reach your goals? 🎯 This episode is packed with tips on building habits, finding support, and creating success—plus a behind-the-scenes peek at how Teresa and Kristina record  with kids in the mix ! 👩‍👧‍👦 Expect a few surprise cameos, a hilarious story about Dave, and lots of real-life laughs. This one’s all about rolling with the punche...

Have you ever caught yourself waiting for that magical burst of motivation to finally get started—only to realize it never really comes? In this episode, we’re digging into what might actually be holding you back, the sneaky procrastination habits we all fall into (sometimes without even noticing), and how to break free from cycles that aren’t serving you. You’ll learn practical strategies to stop...

Now that we’ve called out the lies, it’s time to talk about the whys —why those wellness myths never served us, and why it’s time to flip the script. In Part 2, Teresa and Kristina break down the mindset shifts that helped them let go of unrealistic rules and toxic beliefs around health, fitness, and food. Instead of chasing perfection or punishing ourselves into “wellness,” we’re talking about ho...

We bought the gear. We followed the meal plans. We chased the "dream body." And somewhere along the way, we started believing every promise the fitness and diet industry sold us— and the ones we sold ourselves. In this episode, Teresa and Kristina get honest about the biggest lies on health, fitness, and food—and how those beliefs shaped their self-worth, routines, and mindsets. From goi...

Join sisters Kristina and Teresa as they dish out real-life wisdom on staying sane, strong, and centered when life feels like too much. Kristina is a U.S. Air Force officer and mom of two. Teresa is a military spouse and stay-at-home mom of three. Together, they’ve navigated chaos, curveballs, and complete overwhelm — and they’re here to help you do the same. In this kickoff episode, they share th...