The Healthy Balance Podcast

Just some thoughts I had while vacationing this week. This episode is for all my type A, creature of habit people!! Give yourself grace and permission to do something different on vacation!

Welcome 2026.....6 months later! I am back after taking a long break and in this episode I kind of explain why I haven't been podcasting. I give you a little update on life and what I have been learning since the new year kicked off! We will see what happens the rest of the year! 

Today's the last episode for the 2025 year! And what a way to end on a perspective of gratitude! If you are a mom, this one is for you! Having a hard morning with the kids and complaining, God spoke to me about being a grumbler and a lesson on gratitude during church. Don't forget to take time during this Thanksgiving and count your blessings! 

Lots of things happening personally and all over the world. An update on pulling back from social media for a little and such.  I don't even like talking politics on the podcast but I share the impact that Charlie Kirk had on me the last couple of weeks. Let me know your thoughts.

On today's podcast, we take time to talk about how important it is to have community no matter where you are in life. This past weekend, a tragic event happened and I experienced community once again and how powerful it was to be part of it. No matter where you are in your life, make sure you are part of a group/community to help you through life. If not, reach on IG and let's chat! 

The school year has started for all the teachers here in Florida! On today's episode, I talk about the exciting new year, how I feel about it, and my word of the year! I HIGHLY encourage you to listen to Ed Mylett's podcast episode (linked below) where he goes in depth about encouragement. It will be so challenging and rewarding! Let me know what you think!  A must listen! https://open.s...

Today I am just giving you a little life update- what happened with our house, why we are moving back in...and all the little things during this summer break! 

Todays episode is a GOOD ONE! A topic that I haven't covered but I feel like it is so important! CONNECTION!  Jodi Jantomaso, also known by the pen name, Jodi Jano, is a Life and Wellness Guide, new Author, Retreat Leader, and Course Creator with a heart for encouraging others, plenty of sticky notes and a side of humor. Since 1984, she’s helped others “connect the dots” in life—mentally, phy...

Today I have my favorite guest on my podcast, my daughter Siena! She has been asking about podcasting and I thought it would be fun to ask her some questions about health and her perspective on health topics! This is short and sweet....so if you have a little one in the car with you...take a listen to this! 

Summer is here —and whether it’s your favorite time of year or a chaotic whirlwind of travel, BBQs, and family gatherings, your health doesn't have to take a back seat! In this energizing episode, we’re diving into real, practical strategies to help you stay consistent with your wellness routine no matter what your summer looks like. From keeping your fitness fun and flexible, to nourishing y...

This one is a special episode. As I am closing out the 2024-2025 school year, I wanted to get feedback from my students on what they learned about health! This freshman class is very special because I have taught them for 8 years (most of them) and will not teach them next year! The girls are FUN, HONEST, and full of energy and they bring it on this podcast. I love their vulnerability and heart fo...

I thought it would be really fun to talk about some of my favorite health things I am doing/enjoying right now. It is all over the board and random but wanted to share so you can learn about some of these things too OR challenge yourself in your health journey! Let me know if you enjoy these kind of episodes!  Follow my health journey over on IG @allie_ry

It's my spring break and I am about to get out of town with my family. We talk about some the things that we can stay consistent with in our health that helps us not feel like crap when we come home! If you need any ideas or help when it comes to vacation- this episode is for you! 

Today is the start of LENT Season! I believe that it is always good to go a certain amount of days/weeks fasting from something...something that may be disrupting any part of your health. We talk about what LENT is all about, a couple of ideas that we could fast from, how to stay strong for 40 days, and more! If you want to participate in lent...listen to this!  And send me a message and let me kn...

Do you have a word of the year? About 3 weeks ago, I finally found my word and I chat all about it in today's episode. I want to share with you how I have grown the last couple of months, what is going on now that I am growing from, and how I hope to grow in the future.  I would love to hear what your word of the year is so slip me a DM over on the gram and let me know! 

In today's episode, I update you on what is going on in my life since the Holidays and then can you believe it is already 2025? We talk about intentions and taking time to reflect and set intentions for the new year! 

The holidays can either make or break us when it comes to our health and wellness goals! Today I am giving you some tips that YOU totally have control and can implement during this holiday season to maintain what you have worked hard for or just to simply feel good during these stressful times! Take a listen and let men now over on IG @allie_ry and let me know if this podcast helped you! 

Have you felt like life is too overwhelming, stressful....anxiety sets in? This time of year....these feelings can all come at us very quickly. I am sharing with you what is working for me when I am feeling this way and the days can be long. I hope at least ONE can help you take control of your day! Come find me on instagram @Allie_ry

This episode is all about how Milton has changed our lives in the last 2 weeks. Even though it shook us up and out of our house, God has been faithful and blessed us in so many ways that we can't even begin to count. I chat about our experience, how I felt when I saw the damage, and everything after. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with prayers, texts, songs, food, money, and everyt...

I wanted this episode to be as raw as possible- so I didn't edit, I didn't cut anything out...I didn't even add the beginning intro. I just wanted you to hear as a couple what our thoughts are during this time that one of the most powerful hurricanes is approaching our community. If you are listening to this in real time, please keep praying for us. Come follow me over at Allie_ry f...

I wanted to share my experience and thoughts about what Hurricane Helene taught me! Please continue to keep Florida and North Carolina in your thoughts. We need all the prayers and help as we are buckling down for hurricane #2. If you are wanting to donate to help out, dm me and I will send you a link! 

This is a solo episode that gives you a little update in what is going on in life! It's a mix of things so prepare yourself! We are in the middle of getting ready for a hurricane so I talk about all the things as a mom I have to think about and this gut protocol challenge that I am doing this month! Come follow me @allie_ry on IG to see all the stories about this week! 

Today's episode is GOLD if you are a busy mom and feel overwhelmed and crazy first thing in the morning. I bring back my friend Katie Graham to talk us through some of the small basic things we can do to start our mornings on the right foot...and what to do if our mornings don't go as planned!  She also has a journal and recently re-vamped it and wants to give you guys a code to grab it...

Today's podcast episode is for a busy mom who tends to get overwhelmed, stressed, or feeling all the feels! I sit down with Samantha who explains how journaling your feelings and having that outlet can be a HUGE game changer when it comes to our feelings and how we react. She gives us little tips and even gave us some special journaling prompts if we want to try this out! Connect with Samanth...

Today on the podcast, I got to sit down and chat with Emily about ALL things when it comes to building habits and how women need to build them differently! We talk about exercise, nutrition, mindset and how it impacts our everyday life! She gives us some tangible tips to help us if we are starting from ground zero! Emily is a wife, boy mom, certified personal trainer, orange theory coach, yoga and...