The Busy Life Podcast

It’s here!! The newest episode of @thebusylifepodcast hosted by @julie_goes_healthy has two amazing ladies…. @kates.pwr.life & @tori.fiitt from @thrivewiithus 🩷✨ These @sweat sisters came together to help create even more accountability and support for women all over the world who need that extra push. These ladies are working their butts off and they can’t wait to help you do the same!  Che...

We are DONE with the DRAMA!  If you're like me, you care about what other people think. You want to make people happy and you don't like it when people are mad at you. But... you have someone,  or some people, in your life that live for the drama. They're emotionally exhausting, they give you anxiety, their presence is literally so daunting that their dramatic personalities are felt...

If you're like me, you know you were meant for more! You have that tiny candle lit inside of you that you know is meant to grow into a large, ever burning flame. Well, it's time to take some steps to turning that candle into a flame! Check out these 10 tips from Katy Scott at INSTEAD Knowledge that I absolutely love to start making your life a fulfilled one. 

This time of year I get asked so many questions about how to get abs, or lose weight, or gain muscle, or YOU NAME IT!  So I sat down and made a list of 10 things I reccommend when people ask me these questions. Here are my top 10 things I highly suggest you focus on this year rather than getting abs or whatever unnecessary or unrealistic physical goals you have that are taking up your mind that yo...

You asked, I answered! Check out the top 10 questions I get asked as a certified personal trainer and hear all about my story, my clients, and my tips!  I absolutely love being a personal trainer. It is one of my passions, and seeing the joy I bring to my clients sessions, the progress they’ve made, the relationships we build… that’s my why.  Go to the link in my instagram bio for my client applic...

Teaching really is a work of HEART. We are asked and expected to do so much more than we can handle, and it's getting to us. From the daily stressors to the global crises, it's unbearable.  This episode is me in my rawest form sharing some struggles from the heart. If you know a teacher, give them a hug and some love. If you are a teacher, I'm here with you.  No one's job is ea...

This topic has been on my mind A LOT.  Working out has been talked about as a way to SHRINK yourself.  To LOOK like SOMEONE ELSE. It’s time we cut the BS! It’s about way more than your looks. Your movement is IMPORTANT. YOU are important.  I can’t promise you that you will have the best workout everyday, but I can promise you this…  You will evolve.  You will get better. STRONGER You will move bet...

If your anxiety is as bad as mine can be, then this episode is for you. Check out my story of how I went to my doctor to talk about my anxiety and what she said triggered me…  Sometimes you don’t need the doctors advice, or the peer pressure from your friends, or someone else’s wishes… sometimes you just need to look within yourself. Be proud of who you are, bring awareness to the areas you know y...

Come join me and Katie Jang as we tackle a deep topic of boundaries, balancing life and being present while being true to yourself! Katie is a stay at home mom of 2 working 2 jobs. Without reinforcing her boundaries and practicing balance, she shares how she can fall off track. Katie shares her insight with us from her dad passing away and finding herself these past few years about what is truly i...

Hi, everyone! Happy Friday!!  Today we are talking about anxiety and exhaustion. You know, when you’re so anxious that you just tap out and you’re exhausted, or when you’re so tired that everything starts to stress you out.  Been there, done that.  As always, I never want to leave you all empty handed. Not only did I share where I am at in my life, but I also shared some tips from evidence based r...

Is it really or memory or is it lack of organization? Check out this coaching episode where I help coach Ryan and unpack his worry about his memory. Ryan feels like he is always forgetting things and he was worried. He figured it was time to have a conversation about it and see what tips he could implement to make his memory sharp and keep him organized. Recognizing what is and isn’t a priority is...

Ladies! This is FOR YOU!  Come join this amazing girl talk with me, Michelle and Anya- two of my amazing, inspiring friends who are here to do something for you…. Let us EMPOWER you to live your authentic life and do the things you want to do for YOU! Let us remind you that you are NORMAL and it is more than okay to feel all the feelings and express them how you need to Let us remind you of the ST...

WHY take care of your overall health?  Being physically healthy enables you to have better overall health, including in your relationships. What is normal for YOU may be a different normal than what is normal for someone else. So knowing your body is an important piece of the puzzle.  8 things YOU can do to improve your overall health  Eat a healthy, balanced diet  Go to the doctor  Don't use...

It’s back to school time for me and I am going through the motions! Trying to get back into a new routine, get to know my new kids, make sure my teachers feel supported while trying to manage my own needs and then come home and make sure Ryan feels appreciated and my dogs haven’t destroyed the place…. I’m basically trying to be super woman. When this happens- you are more likely to experience burn...

Did you really know all the benefits of rest/ it’s not just so you ‘feel better.’  The list is never ending and the benefits are incredible. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we are told its more important to be on the go than it is to rest. So check out my newest episode on REST AND RECOVERY and let me know what you plan on doing so you can prioritize your rest properly.

Basically, the theme of this episode is “Not your body, not your business”  After having some eye opening conversations with some friends, I realized it was time to make an episode about some societal pressures and expectations we have placed on us, and then dismiss them with the reality of it all. Everyones life if different. One size does not fit all, and it is just simply not your business if s...

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind" In this episode, I will share a story with you all about an interaction I had at the gym that opened my eyes in such a broader way. This world needs more kindness, but the only way we can give it to others is by practicing giving it to ourselves first. What have you done today that was kind to both yourself and others? Here's some exam...

One of the most requested topics is here: NUTRITION!  Join me and Shoshana Berger as we tackle all the nutrition questions and topics together and give you some of the best advice we can from our personal perspectives and coaching certifications.  From calorie counting to intuitive eating, macros to micros, allergies to preferences, and organic vs non-organic; we've covered a lot!  Please rem...

Fitness, Fear & Friendship... 3 things that are often requested I talk about, and this episode hits on each one so authentically!  This episode is fun, positive and empowering thanks to my amazing friend Anya Airapetian! We talk all things Sweat and the community, building relationships through instagram, Kelsey Wells' Redefine Fitness retreat that we went to in Mexico, anxiety, fear… and...

Ryan and I took some time to decompress together and answer as many of your questions about our wedding now that we can! We hope you enjoy and we were so excited to finally get to share our amazing memories with you all from the best day of our lives. Listen, take some notes, and let us know what you think!  PS- We hope you enjoy part of the best MOH song ever!!!

If you are someone like me who is usually a positive, view the glass full type of person, then you know how scary it is when you start to develop dark thoughts. And I mean really dark... I think it's safe to say I have officially been in some of the most stressful situations in my life, and while I believe that everything has a purpose and it'll only make me stronger; I'm not afraid...

How To Ignite Your Fire and Keep It Lit with Michelle"Meesh" Kalinski! If y’all don’t know my girl Meesh- you’re missing out.  Meesh is a graphic designer turned personal trainer who saved her own life through finding her passion for strength training and helping others find their strength. She realized how important her day to day was, recognized how powerful her choices were, and trans...

If you want real, authentic, judgment free counseling and coaching, you gotta hit up my girl Sami! She is the most relatable, inspiring people out there and she speaks from the heart. Sami is a qualified counselor and coach based in Brisbane, AU who works with people who struggle with eating disorders, mental health, anxiety, body image, you name it from all around the world! Something that I love...

To say I'm stressed right now is an understatement. My wedding is in 2 weeks, I just found out I am allergic to my dogs, and I am just totally unable to take on anything else right now.  HOWEVER- I refuse to live in this space forever. There are things in life we can control, and things we can't, but we can control our actions. I know everyone has been stressed at some point or another,...

Have you ever felt like you just aren’t being heard? And it doesn’t matter what you’ve done or how nice you were or how clear you thought you were or whatever?  I feel you.  During times of stress this is super common. My wedding is in 3 weeks (which is SO crazy!) and it has my mind going all over the place, and me feeling like as hard as I am trying, I don’t feel heard. My therapist and I had a g...