The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about mold and how it can silently be affecting your health.  I'm sitting down with Brian Karr, second generation indoor environmental consultant and co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test. Brian has helped thousands of people create healthier living environments and has become a go-to expert for medical professi...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about thyroid health, hormones, and why so many women are being told they're "fine" when they are absolutely not. I'm sitting down with Ashley Cruz Arata, certified Integrative Health Practitioner and hormone specialist. For years she was dismissed by doctors who her me everything was fine because "all the labs were...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about metabolism, hormones, and what it actually takes to feel good in your body after 40!! I'm sitting down with Dani Conway, board certified functional nutrition practitioner and founder of Nutrition the Natural Way. Dani lost 65 pounds herself after years of yo-yo dieting and gut and hormone struggles, and she has...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and Betsy is back for round two!! If you haven't heard of Betsy , she is the creator behind Boujee Betsy, a community for women in their 40s who are finally choosing themselves, and she is as real as it gets. She's also one of my best friends in the whole world!! Today we are picking up right where we left off, diving into our personal experienc...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all things skin! 🌟 I'm sitting down with Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board certified dermatologist, internist, and dermapathologist based in New Orleans. In this episode, she's sharing a really refreshing, integrative take on skin health, the kind you don't usually get at a regular derm appointment. We get into the to...

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live and today I'm joined by a neurosurgeon with some AMAZING insights on brain health, spine health, and really just whole-body healing. Dr. Amir Vokshoor is a board-certified MD and Chief of Surgery at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, and he specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery with a genuinely integrative, whole-body approa...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today I'm talking about something that is so close to my heart: Where our food actually comes from. 🌿🐄 I'm joined by the incredible Jenni Harris, fifth-generation farmer and Director of Marketing at White Oak Pastures, a leading regenerative farm in Bluffton, Georgia. If you've ever stood in the grocery store aisle wondering what "regenera...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today I'm diving into one of my all-time favorite topics — sleep! 😴✨ This is a solo episode where I'm walking you through the exact checklist I use with my own clients when we're troubleshooting sleep. Because here's the thing: when we fix sleep, so much else starts to fall into place. Digestion, hormones, mood, energy, body composition —...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today is a very special one — episode 200 🎉 This is a short solo episode where I'm reflecting on my own healing journey and sharing the biggest mistakes I made along the way, especially during the height of my autoimmune symptoms. This episode is less about regret and more about perspective, compassion, and helping you avoid some of the sam...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we're diving into a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause . I'm joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your Hormone Balance , and we're breaking down what perimenopause actually is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous s...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we're kicking off 2026 with a conversation all about longevity - not just living longer, but living better . This episode is your realistic, no-extremes roadmap to building habits that support strength, energy, resilience, and joy for the long haul. If you're tired of all-or-nothing New Year's goals and want something that actually stic...

Hi friends! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram , and this one is truly eye-opening. We dive deep into the powerful connection between oral health, gut health, inflammation, and the rest of the body—and how what's happening in your mouth could be impacting your hormones, immune system, brain, and more. Dr. Toni shares her personal journey with Crohn'...

Hi friends! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with symptom support coach  Rachel Reimer , where we explore the fascinating connection between emotions and the body, and how unprocessed stress can show up as chronic symptoms, pain, and even autoimmune issues. Rachel shares how she helps clients uncover the emotional roots of their physical ailments - bridging the gap between traditional m...

Hi friends! I'm so excited to share this week's episode with one of my good friends, Tina Haupert, where we dive into the fascinating world of peptides, functional nutrition, and how to actually build a healthy lifestyle that sticks. Tina opens up about her own health journey, how peptide therapy transformed her life, and why getting the basics of your health right is the real game-changer. If you...

Hi friends! I'm thrilled to share this week's conversation with Dr. Karyn Shanks, MD, IFMCP a certified functional medicine physician with nearly 40 years of experience. We dive deep into treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and how trauma, nutrition, and self-care all play a role in lasting health. This was an amazing conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it! Here's what we di...

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live and I'm SO excited for you to hear my chat with Shelly Lefkoe , all about breaking free from self-sabotage, shifting limiting beliefs, and creating real freedom in your health and your life. Here's what we discuss: The difference between beliefs and patterns—and why it matters The 5 most common limiting beliefs we all carry How unconscious beliefs fuel p...

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live, and today I'm diving into a powerful conversation with Kara from NutriSense all about metabolic health, continuous glucose monitoring, and the role of human connection in building sustainable lifestyle changes. I'm SO excited for you to listen to it!! Here's what we chat about: Why metabolic health is the foundation for your energy, focus, and long-term...

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live and I'm SO excited for you to listen to my conversation with Monica Cox all about understanding fertility through the lens of cellular health, the role of diet and mindset, and the emotional healing that supports your journey to motherhood. Here's what we discuss: Why fertility is often a cellular health issue—and what that really means The powerful conn...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today I'm catching you up in a solo episode that's part life update, part travel tips, and part parenting reflections. We're talking about the lessons I've learned lately— both big and small —and I think you'll find plenty to relate to. Here's what we chat about: The 700% growth of the podcast this year and what's been working behind the sce...

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today I'm diving into a solo episode that I think so many of you will relate to: fatigue. We're talking about why you might feel tired all the time —even when you're doing everything right —and I'm breaking down some of the  hidden reasons behind low energy that often go overlooked. Here's what we chat about: The surprising ways mineral imba...

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live and I'm SO excited to listen to my chat with Dr. Jonathan Carp all about healing through nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and the mindset shifts that support long-term wellness. Here's what we discuss: Why your diagnosis doesn't have to be your destiny The healing power of food and the limitations of conventional medicine How to create supportive environme...

Hi friends! I have a brand new episode live and I'm so excited to chat with Mark Ennis all about healing your relationship with food, overcoming sugar addiction, and finding clarity through the carnivore lifestyle. Here's what we discuss: - How Mark discovered the carnivore diet and why it transformed his physical and mental health - The role of routine, mindset, and accountability in achieving lo...

Hi friends! A brand new podcast episode is live and I'm so excited to share this conversation with Mario Brainović all about the most essential element of health: Water 💧 Here's what we discuss: - Why Mario believes our bodies have an innate ability to heal—and how water plays a key role in that process - What Analemma technology is, and how it transforms regular water into a coherent state that...

Hi friends! I have a new solo podcast episode going live, and in it, I'm sharing a practice that has become a cornerstone of my quarterly health routine: the  EquiLife Detox . This episode dives into why supporting your body's natural detoxification pathways is more critical than ever in our modern environment. Here's a sneak peek at what we're diving into in this episode: What a detox truly entai...

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I'm hopping in today with another solo episode all about morning routines ! Here's what we discuss: Why morning routines are so powerful and how they can impact your mood, energy, and productivity throughout the day. My previous "rat race" morning routines and how she's evolved to a more sustainable, habit-stacked approach. "Non-time-structured" mo...