The Best Life Podcast

The narratives surrounding weight loss are always the same: eat fewer calories, exercise lots, and have a fast metabolism. But what if these are only half-truths, and there isn’t one sure way to drop fat? Repeat guest and naturopathic physician, Jade Teta, is back today to discuss metabolism with Jill, and how the secret to losing weight (and keeping it off!) may not be the hours of cardio we are...

With winter quickly approaching and the holidays just around the corner, this time of year can bring forward a lot of unexpected sadness. Along with the usual holiday stressors, the cold weather and lack of sunlight has a serious effect on our bodies, and it’s nothing to be ashamed about! Danny J sits down for a quick solo episode today to help you with tips and resources to fight off the winter-t...

To mark the beginning of the holiday season, we are coming at you this week with 4 previously published episodes all about relationships! This time of year can be stressful, and building boundaries requires constant effort, and we hope this refresher course will help you stay on track with YOUR Best Life as we round out 2019.   The rise of social media has dramatically altered the way many of exis...

To mark the beginning of the holiday season, we are coming at you this week with 4 previously published episodes all about relationships! This time of year can be stressful, and building boundaries requires constant effort, and we hope this refresher course will help you stay on track with YOUR Best Life as we round out 2019.   Life isn’t meant to be stagnant—that is, we aren’t supposed to stop gr...

To mark the beginning of the holiday season, we are coming at you this week with 4 previously published episodes all about relationships! This time of year can be stressful, and building boundaries requires constant effort, and we hope this refresher course will help you stay on track with YOUR Best Life as we round out 2019.   Drew Manning is widely known as the creator of Fit2Fat2Fit, where he g...

To mark the beginning of the holiday season, we are coming at you this week with 4 previously published episodes all about relationships! This time of year can be stressful, and building boundaries requires constant effort, and we hope this refresher course will help you stay on track with YOUR Best Life as we round out 2019. Ep. 4: Teaching People How to Treat You Episode 4 of the Best Life Podca...

If you’re feeling stuck in your business, but aren’t quite sure how to take the next step, there is one move you can make that Jill and Danny swear by: investing in a mentor. But what even is a mentor? How do you choose one? The process can be daunting, and the cost can send shivers down your spine, but a scarcity mindset will only beget more scarcity. Jill talks all about investing in yourself, f...

Doug Bopst is an author, speaker, business owner, and an award-winning personal trainer, but his journey didn’t begin with a very happy story. In fact, Doug spent his youth over-weight and drug addicted until one fateful day when he was arrested and sent to jail for possession of drugs with intent to sell. Instead of letting this felony defeat him, he used the time spent incarcerated to better him...

Dr. Tyna Moore is a naturopathic physician—but what the hell does that even mean? Dr. Moore was drawn to a medical career after her own childhood illnesses, and after first-hand experience with a mentor who emphasized the importance of naturopathy, Tyna knew that regenerative medicine was the right career path. Tyna learned how to harness her business skills and an abundance mindset to take her na...

The holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for most of us, there is nothing more stress inducing than the thought of going home or spending the tons of money holidays usually mean. Obligation rules supreme this time of year; many of us feel stuck doing things we would never choose for ourselves. Luckily for us, Danny has become an expert on putting her own holiday needs first. She...

Humans are built to recognize patterns. This may have been beneficial when we still lived in caves, but it is now 2019 and finding patterns is no longer life or death. Without realizing it, we can look at someone else’s life and project our own insecurities and experiences onto them. While we may just be trying to connect to others, projecting is hardly ever useful, and rarely harmless. It may be...

We are back for another quick Q&A! Danny and Jill answer questions that range from how to express your triggers without shirking the responsibility of your actions, to how to make new friends, and to dealing with being 25 and a virgin in a sex-obsessed world. You love asking questions, and we love answering them!   thehappinessdiet.com   Share your triggers, but be responsible for your own shi...

Chalene and Bret Johnson have created a fitness-focused business empire, all while flourishing within their marriage of 25+ years…but it wasn’t always easy. Addiction, betrayal, and alienation threatened to shatter Chalene and Bret’s business AND life partnership. Through hard work in therapy and learning to prioritize positive communication and trust, Team Johnson is stronger than ever, and unafr...

Social media is a highlight reel of everyone else’s life. Seeing someone’s wins can feel like a stab in the gut, especially when you desperately want what they have. But just because someone posts a good thing that has happened in their lives, it doesn’t mean they don’t have their fair share of negativity too. Comparison is a trap, and in order to live the Best Life possible, it’s important to hav...

With so much of our social interaction happening online these days, the line between an innocent friendship and dangerous flirting has become blurred. When is a fire emoji JUST a fire emoji, and what is it that makes a DM dangerous? Danny and Jill discuss what constitutes “micro-cheating” and that while it is important to stay aware, insecurity is unattractive and can cause more harm to a relation...

For those that dream of doing something important with our lives, we often have illusions of grandeur about the impact we will have on the world… but real life is rarely ever glamorous. So many people start a new endeavor, realize that instant glory is the exception rather than the rule, and promptly give up. Learning to weather the storm is key to having a lasting impact. Jill gives us some point...

You might know Jamie Eason Middleton as one of the OG’s of the fitness industry. At a time when fitness was dominated by men, she stepped in and showed that being strong is just as beautiful and attractive on women. Now a mother of 2, Jamie has learned to prioritize what really matters, while still maintaining a flourishing business. In this episode, Jamie discusses the benefits of weight training...

Danny and Jill have each been married, and subsequently divorced, once before. But now that they are in new relationships, the question begs to be asked: would they consider getting married again? With similar experiences, but different opinions, Jill and Danny discuss what it even means to be married, how their parents shaped their matrimonial views, and deciding what is right for your current se...

Kelli Tennant used to live her life based on a script written by somebody else. After years of denying her true purpose, her body revolted and she soon discovered that the regular remedies just wouldn’t cut it anymore. Kelli quit her TV journalism job, began to focus her career on living wild and free, and started helping other women heal. She and Jill discuss self-worth, relying on validation fro...

Renelle Nelson is back with more wisdom and wittiness to help us understand infidelity even further. Renelle knows that   intimacy begins outside of the bedroom, and in order to heal, “me” must come before “we.” The three things that end relationships the fastest are judgments, assumptions, and resentments, and being able to recognize them before thy run rampant can be the difference between a hap...

Elizabeth Faye is a hairstylist, turned hairstylist educator, turned CEO of a hairstyle education company. Above all, however, Elizabeth is a woman in the 21st century who has had struggles with her self-esteem and relationship with her body. Much like all of us, she wanted to feel beautiful and went to extremes to do so, but soon learned her most important lesson yet: you can’t hate yourself skin...

Bobby Maximus is widely known for his time fighting in the UFC, but his work is much more than that. After spending his youth at the mercy of bullies, he knew that the only way to get ahead is to get physically and mentally stronger than those who want to torture you. Now he spends his time helping people use fitness to become the best version of themselves, all while taking down bullies, self lim...

When you have an audience of any kind, a decision must be made—do you keep yourself relatable and friendly to all, or do you out your own self on a pedestal to keep people coming back for more? For the former, some might argue that this leaves you “too” relatable, and at risk of your audience losing respect for you. On the other hand, the latter might leave you seeming stiff, unapproachable, and w...

After the devastating loss of her husband, Christina Rasmussen had to relearn how to get by in the world. For years she merely survived, but knew there had to be a better way; she soon realized it was her goal to help others through the grieving process. Grief comes in many forms, be it a literal death, the loss of a relationship, being fired from a job… the end of a way of life. We have to acknow...

Whether we like it or not, rejection is a part of life. Living the Best Life requires us to put ourselves out there, but our fear of hearing the word “no” can hold us back, especially in our businesses, our dating lives, friendships, or any other vulnerable venture. The most successful people in this world have learned to laugh in the face of rejection because they all know that every single “no”...