The Healthy Hotgirl

What if one of the most powerful tools for your health, healing, and performance was something you're already doing every day? In this episode, I sit down with artist, performer, yoga teacher, and entrepreneur Evely Gerts, founder of Sia Silk , to talk about the connection between sleep, wellness, and showing up as your best self. From her career as a professional dancer to creating luxury sle...

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and mama Mel Richmond, MA, LLC to talk about what it really looks like to rediscover yourself after becoming a mother. From navigating late-onset postpartum depression to rebuilding identity, Mel shares her personal journey and the lessons that shaped her work supporting other women. We talk about the pressure to “have it all together,” intrusive thoughts...

What happens when life tell you to pivot… but you're too scared to listen? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Christina , founder of Zeal Aerial Fitness , to talk about what it really looks like to take a leap of faith, before you feel ready. From being laid off while on maternity leave to building a thriving aerial fitness studio (and now owning the building!), Christina and I dive in...

This episode I sit down with registered dietitian T ristin Geschwender, MS, RD, LD, founder of Nutrition by Tristin LLC , for a real conversation about what it actually means to eat real whole foods in today’s ultra processed world. Tristin helps break down: 🥑 The difference between whole foods and ultra-processed foods. 🥑 How to read ingredient labels. 🥑 Why blood sugar balance matters more th...

Evolution, whether it’s  personally, professionally, or emotionally, is a natural part of life yet it feels so destabilizing and unfamiliar when we’re going through it. This episode I sit down with Shannon Cohen, founder of Shannon Cohen Inc. and the Rockstar Women Movement , emotional intelligence leader, author, speaker, and podcaster, to unpack what growth and evolution actually looks like behi...

In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mentor Brittany Bacinski for a real, unfiltered conversation about relationships, self-trust, money, creativity, and choosing yourself—again and again. From getting married young and navigating divorce, to questioning traditional marriage, acknowledging the power of partnership, and redefining what “forever” actually means, Bri...

What does it mean to truly belong somewhere? Many of us know what it’s like to live or work in a place that doesn’t feel like ours, that disconnection leaves us isolated. Community is essential to healing because it grounds you 🌿, gives you purpose 🌞, and reminds you that you’re not meant to do life alone . Joining me is Holland Ward 3 City Council Member Bylnda Sól (and my mom ). A 35-year resi...

What if you stopped living life by the rules and started following your own intuition? In this episode, I sit down with Naomi B. Perez — a world traveler, coach, and creator of Prioritize Your Own Path Program. After heartbreak and a career that didn’t feel aligned, Naomi packed up, moved to Costa Rica and Mexico, and spent months exploring Asia and Europe. Naomi shares: 🌍 What it’s really like t...

In this episode, we’re joined by Derick Owen-Wright, Co-Owner of Royal Body Athletics , as he shares his journey from facing childhood trauma and entering juvenile detention at just 8 years old to becoming a successful entrepreneur. A true testament to never giving up, Derick talks about chasing his dreams despite the hand he was dealt and shows us all that no matter what you go through in life, i...

In this transformative episode of The Healthy Hotgirl Podcast , host Cynthia Peña shares her deeply personal journey of healing and self-discovery. Discover how ditching alcohol and embracing yoga became pivotal in reclaiming her true self and finding balance in a fast-paced world. 🌿 In This Episode, You Will Learn: The Power of Yoga for Self-Discovery: Learn how yoga goes beyond physical posture...

In this episode, I unpack parts work that I'm doing in therapy with Internal Family Systems. Diving into how to apply this to day-to-day experiences and how to lean into IFS techniques when you're feeling triggered in real life. Because life be lifing 🍋🍋🍋

This episode I'm joined by the Head Hotties of Hotties in Heels GR: Jen, Liv, Lo, and Bree. We dive into the intimacy and healing power of dance. Live from Over the Top Dance , an intergenerational dance studio where the Hotties in Heels (Ultimate Girls Night Out) class takes place. We talk through the evolution of HIH. How best friends came together to create a space for collective healing, e...

The real flex in life is a calm, healthy, and unfuckwithable nervous system. This episode I dive into the benefits of slowing to heal and the importance of creating mental + physical space to connect with your body and your emotions. Slowing down to heal and feel has many mental and physical benefits, sometimes that can be contradicting to the modern lifestyle we live! Tune in to learn about the 9...

This podcast, I’m speaking to you from the heart! What a year, Fall 🍂and Winter ❄️ are a time for  reflection and inner work. Or maybe if you’re on the journey with me, you’ve probably been committed to the inner work for a while now. Consider this episode a little love letter from me to you, I’m grateful that this season has given me a little more permission to be still. As the days grow shorter...

This episode I connect with Jeff Lester aka Jefe! He is a coach, spiritual and self development mentor of all things expanding consciousness. Jefe has been leading courses all around the world and training individuals in self development and spiritual arts for 8+ years now. Since 2014 Jeff has explored the world, studying and training extensively in practices ranging from yoga and meditation to sh...

During this fire chat with Alanna Roberts, owner and founder of flower + moon skincare , we discuss how to achieve your skin goals by creating a routine that actually WORKS. As a licensed Esthetician, and certified Acne Expert, the 4 pillars of @alannalovesyourface Acne Skincare Secrets are skincare, gut health, liver health, and mental health. Alanna works with women who want to be holistically h...

🎉 Happy Anniversary to the Healthy Hotgirl Podcast, this episode I celebrate one year of creating and sharing tips to help you heal, be healthier and create a life that aligns with your authentic self. I reintroduce myself from a values standpoint and what feels like my truest north star, health & wellness. Together we explore the 7 areas of wellness: spiritual, emotional, physical, environme...

For all my mamas out there who feel a little lost sometimes or women that feel disconnected to your bodies, this episode is for you! I sit down with Janelle Kloske, a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist and Owner and CEO of Wana Mama LLC. Wana Mama is a Holistic Occupational Therapy Practice in Holland, Michigan providing functional rehabilitation that focuses on pelvic, abdominal and s...

This episode I connect with Shekinah Kuhnly, Event Manager for Minneapolis Downtown Council, Owner of Soulful Events , and of course my boo and dear friend about how to cultivate an event that's warm, welcoming, soulful, and has the ability the bring people of communities together. We also talk career transitions, venturing into entrepreneurship, and understanding more about the communities ar...

In Sanskrit Prana is considered life-giving force, it fuels your spiritual expansion. Prana is seen as universal energy which flows in currents, in and around the body. Our bodies are energy keepers, we must learn to how to restore and reclaim Prana (life force) & feminine energy in our bodies. When this energy returns to the body it has the power to inspire our masculine energy to reinvent ou...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this is a healing forward podcast; I share a glimpse inside my own personal journey, unpacking generational trauma in hopes that it helps you along your path of healing. Self awareness is something I’ve been familiar with, in addition to seeking to understand the root of my wounds. However self acceptance was not something I understood. This episode is abou...

Yoga means 'union' or 'connection'. In Sanskrit, the word 'yoga' is used to signify any form of connection. In this episode I share how yoga has brought so much connection to my life and how you can bring love, light, and intention beyond the yoga mat into all the things that you do, such as nourishing your body with food. Through Yoga I was able to meet and connect with Chef Oscar Moreno, who is...

After a lifetime of seeking outside myself, I share a little about my journey inward to come home to my true self. I’ve been a season of deep healing and introspection, calling my power in from all the little places I lost it along the way. There’s nothing more beautiful than standing in your authentic power, I share 3 tips on how to create moments of solitude to connect with yourself and project...

This episode I connect with Jordan D’Nelle , Sexual Health Educator and Intimacy Coach. Jordan actively works in the medical field as a Physician Assistant in addition to having her own podcast: Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators while offering 1:1 coaching and a couple of signature programs like “Get the Sex You Desire”!! We talk about our journey of understanding ourselves on a deeper level, breakin...

As I reflected on my experiences from 2022 there were some great lessons that have transformed my life for the better and I'd like to share them with you all; tune in to my top 10 lessons learned in 2022. Cheers to being better in 2023, I hope you enjoy.