The Donuts and Dumbbells Podcast

In this short little episode, I dive into why most people fall off track on the weekends or their days off and what you can do to help keep yourself on track on the weekends to get you closer to your goals! Now accepting 1:1 online coaching clients!  I'd love for you to leave a review on this podcast and please feel free to check out my following platforms:  https://functionaltotalfitnes...

In this episode, I am joined by fellow fitness and nutrition coach Megan Nguyen as we reminisce on what it's like to be a beginner in your fitness journey; how everything thing you need to succeed is *just* outside your comfort zone, and how the pressures of society impact people beginning their fitness journey. It was such a joy to have Megan join me and I'd love for you to check out her ama...

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and fellow coach Sam Vaughn as we dive into his experience with Lockdown workouts in the UK in his own makeshift, "Gymshack" and what it means to train with intensity and how to push yourself into discomfort to make the most out of your progress. Every conversation I have with Sam is informative, entertaining and I hope you enjoy this episode as much a...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fellow coach, Jeffrey Pachtman as he shares his journey of not only fat loss, but his journey out of Veganism and finding the best diet and lifestyle changes to better his health. He also shares some great ways those who are vegan can get more protein and his experience as a Vegan Chef and opening Vegan restaurants across the United States.  You c...

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Briana Durand owner and Practitioner of Empower Physiotherapy in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Durand is an Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor physical therapist who is incredibly passionate about her work. She is an advocate and educator for the LGBTQIA+ community and she teaches us not only about the issues individuals within the community face in receiving medical care, b...

In this episode, I talk about how to become and stay successful while on your fitness journey. I interviewed former coaching clients, other coaches and even used my own experiences to help you develop the tools to be and stay successful for life. It was such a pleasure to be able to connect with others on how fitness has changed their lives from the inside out. I hope you enjoy. Talk to you soon!&...

In this episode, I talk about five mistakes that I’ve made on my own fitness journey and how you can prevent them from getting in the way of yours! I hope you enjoy this episode and I will talk to you soon! I am now accepting online coaching clients! Apply for 1:1 online coaching at Online Training | Functional Total Fitness Want to see what I'm up to on the daily? Check out my platforms!  Br...

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Beth Wilkas Feraco and we talk about her journey not only into health and fitness, but also into sobriety. We talk about how Fitness has helped her maintain her sobriety and how she has grown to become known as a No Bullshit "Tell it like it is" fitness coach. We talk about coaching during a pandemic, homeschooling and all things in between. You can find Be...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Iris as we share our experiences of what it was like to do the HCG Diet and the effects it had on both of our physical and mental health. We also talk about why people do restrictive diets such as the HCG and how it's not designed to work long term. These are very personal stories that we wanted to share with you to help you not make some of the same mista...

In this episode, I help you determine whether or not an unscheduled rest day is needed and when it’s a good time to suck it up and hit the gym. There are going to be days where you're unmotivated and days where your body needs it, and this episode will give you those details, enjoy!  Online Coaching is now available! You can apply at:  Online Training | Functional Total Fitness Follow me...

In this episode, I talk about my personal opinion on the body positivity movement. I hope you enjoy! You can find me on Instagram (@getyouabrooke) or you can visit my website! www.functionaltotalfitness.com

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend and strength coach Bergen Buck and we talk about how strength training can transform you into a more confident version of yourself inside and out. We dive into her own fitness journey and how the sport of powerlifting not only gave her physical strength, but how it strengthened her mind as well.  I am so pumped for you to listen and I hope you en...

In this episode, I talk about why most New Year's Resolutions fail and how you can be successful in setting goals for yourself...New Year or not. I also discuss Motivation, what you need to do when you're not motivated, and how you can take actionable steps to get you where you want to be.  If you need help setting goals, developing  your goal roadmap or just a freakin' pep talk, you can...

In this episode, I am joined by Peter Baker, co-author of the Nutrition Book 'Fat Loss Forever'.  We discuss how the book came to be, how storytelling and reading  can help fuel creativity, his own journey into the fitness industry and we answer some Instagram Q&A.  If you're interested in picking up your very own copy of 'Fat Loss Forever',  you can find it here!  htt...

In this short little episode, I give you a few tips and tricks to help you keep your fitness and nutrition in check while balancing parenthood. You certainly don't need to have kids to listen and learn from this episode. These are tips that can help anyone who has a busy lifestyle plan ahead and be successful. Enjoy! 

In this episode, I am joined  by my good friend and coach Adam Berry and we discuss just how important it is to have empathy and compassion for yourself on your fitness journey. Adam touches on some of the experiences that has shaped him into the person and coach he is today and how developing empathy and self-compassion drives us into being more resilient and able to accomplish anything you set y...

In this episode, I was joined by a fellow coach, Finlay Carmichael to discuss all things scales, data and the struggles women may face in fitness during their menstrual cycles (don't worry fellas, it's brief, but you can learn something about the ladies in your life too!) Learn different measures of progress outside of scale weights and how all the data you can collect about your progress can help...

In my very first podcast episode, I am going  introduce myself, my journey into health and fitness , and how I've managed to take some of my deepest struggles and used them to help improve the lives of others. I hope you enjoy the very first episode and I look forward to many more!