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We've all been there... overwhelmed, anxious, or frustrated by something that may be in our out of our control.    I don't know if it'll ever not happen, but I do know that we can choose to stay in a state of overwhelm... or we can choose to leave it behind.    In this episode, I dive into what I do to take myself out of overwhelm, and what I choose to focus on instead. ICYMI, we just bought a far...

There's a big shift happening in the Health/Fitness Space. We're no longer completely obsessed or enamored by the shredded bodies that pay no mind to their health or longevity. We're learning to look for the middle ground- where can we be healthy and still look good naked?   Lauren and I sat down to dive into this idea of shifting our mindset, the baggage that comes with it, and where those parall...

Waking up in the middle of the night to pee is super common, but it's not normal. In a healthy body system, your body actually down regulates some muscle function in order to promote better sleep and muscle recovery. But if you're not in a parasympathetic state (rest & digest), then your body may not be down regulating the functions it needs to in order to promote full recovery. Cue recurring drea...

2020 has been a whirlwind of a year. Before we look ahead to 2021, we always love to take a moment to reflect on the past year.  On the spot we shared our biggest takeaways from this year (some woo woo and some logics), and of course riffed a bit at the beginning on why we love social media so much.    Check out our sponsors: www.drinklmnt.com/ariellesamplepack  For a sample pack just for the pric...

Sometimes, having a plan just means going in without expectation of what will come out of it. This episode was just that- no expectations, just a whole bunch of fun tangents.  Big Points: Should you actually make a New Year's Resolution? Why we don't love Challenges Why do really hard things once in a while? What are seed oils and why should we avoid them like the plague? What's deeper than just e...

You read that right- this is an entire episode talking about sex. The good, the bad, the ways to actually enjoy yourself (hint: it has nothing to do with the positions, the lingerie, or your partner). Lindsey shares some great resources for YOU to get back to yourself, feel sexy in your own skin, and redefine what sex means to you. You can find those here: Podcasts: Shameless Sex That Sex Chick Tr...

Want to enjoy the heck out of your Holiday Season? Stop making decisions around things that don't align with how you want to be in your life!    Download my FREE Holiday Guidelines Training and listen to this episode for some coaching around how to show up for your holidays and actually enjoy it all: Holiday Guidelines Training

What do you reach for when you're stressed? How do you feel when you're done binging? How do you overcome emotional eating? It's deeper than you think.  We dove into emotional eating, preparing for stress, and what to do to overcome feeling obligated during the holidays.

On this episode of the Navigating Nutrition podcast, we talk about our experience going through a 72 hour fast.  In our pursuit to maximize our own health and performance, we are always looking for the next "crazy thing" we can self experiment with. Research has brought to light numerous benefits associated with prolonged fasting so we had to give it a try. Tune in as we share our experience and t...

You can't be on a diet forever, so what does that actually mean in the context of your life?   There's a time and a place (if you choose to do it) to diet.  There's a time and a place to get stronger. They are not at the same time, and one might be longer than the other (hint: it's probably not the one you think!)   We're back to dive in and demystify periodization, how it can work for you and you...

OKAY OKAY Episode 3 is ACTUALLY AMAZING. Have you ever been through an incredibly difficult transition in life? We're literally living through one right now. Well I talked to my friend, Jill Gulotta who is a Dietitian AND Divorce Coach, last week about it all- transitioning in life, finding your sense of self, and what the heck self-care actually is and how you "do" it. No matter if you are ending...

The age old question ... can you- or should you- be on a diet forever?  We dive into this today on Navigating Nutrition!  What is really happening in your body when you are in a deficit, and where does the plateau come from?  And WHAT THE HECK is NEAT?!  Tune in, and get the answers to all these questions and more!  Follow us on the gram: @arielle_bloom @_gabeyanez

We originally started podcasting as a way to connect with people in the health and fitness space doing cool things. It served its purpose, and we made great friends through it!  Now it's time to pivot, and we're super excited to bring you *drumroll please!*  The Navigating Nutrition Podcast!  We're sitting down to talk about all things Nutrition and Mindset- because let's be real, your mindset is...

We have a lot of updates on living in our tiny home, what we've learned from Quarantine and COVID19, and suggestions for how you can make the most out of being sheltered in place. Check out Coach Bloom's newest Course, Navigating Nutrition- registration is open, so apply here:  Navigating Nutrition   As always, keep up with us on the Gram: @arielle_bloom @_gabeyanez @westcoastadvantage

We kicked off the first week in February by cutting out caffeine, AND officially settling into our Airstream.  Spoiler Alert: Caffeine took more of an adjustment than moving into a tiny home.  In this episode, we dive into why we cut out caffeine, why anyone might do such a thing, and how we're adjusting to life in a smaller space.  We're also on YouTube! Check it out for a tour of our home, and o...

We made it through 31 days waking up at 4 am, and we made big gains in our projects, fitness, and personal development.  If we're not growing, we're dying.  It's not comfortable. It's not easy.  But it's worth it.  Our next challenge is taking all comfort out of our favorite comfort ritual: our cup of coffee.  Listen on to learn more. 

Technology has made life cushy. We have access to anything and everything we could ever need right at our fingertips.  Do you think you could step away from it all- like really disconnect-  and still make it through a day or two?  Bethany did. She headed out on her own for a solo backpacking trip to intentionally put herself in an uncomfortable position.  You can surprise yourself when you step ou...

Big things seem to always be happening at WCA HQ, but this episode brings the biggest news of all- Gabe and Arielle are officially engaged!  In the spirit of challenging each other in everything we do, we thought it would be "fun" to challenge each other in some aspect of Personal Development each month of 2020. We're kicking it off with "Jocko January" with the intention of being more productive...

The cat is out of the bag! In this episode, we dive into our decision to "go tiny" and minimize all our belongings to fit into a 25ft Airstream.  Our culture has groomed us to want more, spend more, and accumulate more. But what happens when you make more money and buy more things? Instead of pursuing the next best thing, we are choosing to only keep the most important things, and give away or get...

Hunting used to be a huge part of the culture of human beings. With time and revolution, we've gotten away from the most respectful way to eat meat.  In this episode, we sat down to chat with Shy Von Franklinstein, a Nutrition Coach and avid hunter. Shy brings us through her most recent hunting trip, what she learned, and how she grew from the experience.  We also dive into what goes into a hunt-...

As athletes, we are taught to push through aches and pains to achieve the goals we are aiming for.  But how far do you push until you put yourself at risk for serious injury?  In this episode, we dive into what happens when you don't listen to your body, and what signs you can look for to tell you when it's time to back off and let your body rest.  Want to know more?  Follow us: @westcoastadvantag...

We sat down this week to talk Nutrition Coaching. As coaches in the Health and Wellness space, there are a lot of parallels between coaching Fitness and Nutrition, but there are also a myriad of differences.    We reference some content from previous episodes, which you can find here: - Episode 49 with James Fitzgerald - Episode 52 (UN) Health Foods   Want to know more? Find us on Instagram (Gabe...

We've all heard the saying, "You are what you eat," but this goes deeper than just the things you put in your mouth. You are what you put in- AND ON- your body. The skin is the human body's largest organ, and it is the one exposed to the most toxins and harsh chemicals daily.  We sat down this week with repeat guest, Wes Piatt, and NEW guest, Meg Piatt (Wes's better half) to chat about why we real...

Teddy has been taking chances since he moved across the ocean- away from his family, friends, and home- to pursue his passions. This time, he's going back across the ocean (a different direction) for a new adventure, with the same goal in mind: learn something new.    We connected with Teddy while he was working for iN3 Nutrition, and he has since moved on and out of the US to find new adventure,...

As athletes, we want to perform at our best. What we sometimes won't admit to, though, is that we don't want to compromise how we look to get there. The truth is, we can have it all (performance, aesthetics, and longevity), but we can't have it all at the same time.    In this episode, we sat down to talk about what it takes to fuel your performance, and the mental shift that happens with it.    I...