The Revive Wellness Podcast

I am going in depth in todays episode about all things intermittent fasting and how it impacts women's physiology, women's hormones, women's health, women's weight and women's fertility. What is intermittent fasting? How does intermittent fasting impact women and men differently? How a negative energy balance, and fasting, throws off women's hormones What does the res...

Let's dive into everyone's favorite topic (or not so favorite topic)- FOOD CRAVINGS. What are they? Why do they happen? How does a craving differentiate from true hunger? And most importantly- what are strategies you can use to tackle a food craving when it hits?  In today's episode we are diving into food cravings, and I promise you are going to walk away not just with an understan...

In today's podcast I'm tackling the topic of Ozempic. While the benefits of this drug are everywhere, what's less talked about, are the downsides to using this drug.  I want to cover those downsides, the potential risks (especially when discontinuing Ozempic) share some practical strategies to mitigate the negative metabolic effects if you are on Ozempic or want to take it, and then...

In today's episode, I want to tackle the question: Does God Care About My Body? As Christians, many of us tend to emphasize the spiritual over the physical, yet, as I'll discuss today, God created us as embodied souls. He chose to give us a physical body. And only when we understand how much our bodies matter to God will we truly be able to value our bodies ourselves. If you have not alr...

Is it possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time?  In this week's episode I'm tackling a controversial topic in the health and fitness space- the topic of body recomposition. I'll be discussing: Is it possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time? Who is it possible for? Even if body recomposition is possible, is it practical? How you can make recomposition more...

In today's episode I am giving you a "crash" course in hormones! What are hormones, really? How do they work in the body? What processes do they influence? How do you know if your hormones are off? And most importantly, what are some of the most powerful ways you can naturally balance your hormones? We will be unpacking it all in today's episode! What are hormones? How do hormo...

Weight loss versus fat loss. These two terms are often used interchangeably, however they mean something very different and that's exactly what I'm diving into in this episode. Once you understand the differences between weight loss and fat loss, you will understand how to lose weight the RIGHT way, and keep it off. For good. We will be unpacking: Weight loss versus fat loss- what is the...

Today, I'm going to talking about 7 universal "dangers" to the health of your gut, seven things science has shown to impact the health of your gut in a negative way. I will be discussing: Antibiotics Alcohol Dehydration Environmental Toxins Sleep deprivation Ultra processed foods AND- most importantly, offering actionable takeaways for you on how you can IMPROVE the health of your g...

In today's episode I want to talk about 5 easy ways you to change how your body looks without changing a single thing that you eat!  We will be discussing: Primary food versus secondary food How mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health are interconnected How simple strategies are often the biggest drivers of change: walking, sleeping, eating slowly, spending time in nature and practic...

In today's episode I am taking on one of the biggest limiting factors I see in the clients I work with: ALL OR NOTHING THINKING. How often have you caught yourself saying things like:  I eat great during the week but I “always” binge the weekends. I “never” make it more than three weeks into a diet before I mess it up. Now is not a good time. There’s too much happening. I’ll start when I can...

In today's episode, the last episode of season 1, I am diving into what it means to be your own health advocate. If you've ever left a doctors appointment frustrated, confused, unvalidated and unheard, this is going to be a valuable episode for you. In it I discuss: Conventional health versus functional health, how they differ Acute care versus chronic care Five ways to prepare ahead of...

In today's episode I'm tackling a trending topic- hormonal birth control.  Ironically, this episode is releasing in the wake of a controversial Washington Post article (which I will link below in the show notes) about the explosion of women who are stopping their birth control because they aren't have a positive experience while on it. I have blogged on this topic in years past, and...

How can you approach social settings, social events, picnics, birthdays, parties, dinners out, get togethers, etc in light of the fact that you're trying to create change in your habits around food and eating? In today's episode, this is the topic I'm tackling.  I will discuss: How giving others the benefit of the doubt can go a long way to changing your experience The importance of...

Love your body. Love yourself. You're perfect the way you are. Messages like these sound pretty good don't they?  But in todays podcast, I dig deeper. I take us into scripture, which reveals not only that the message of "love your body, love yourself" isn't biblical, it's also not the panacea to body image struggles that it's marketed to be. I'll discuss: Wh...

In this weeks episode I discuss the three main ways in which the health of your gut has a direct impact on your body's ability to lose weight, lose bodyfat and gain muscle. The three main ways are: The microbiome Digestive function The mucosal lining I also share simple strategies you can begin to implement TODAY to take better care of your gut! Address sleep Address stress Manage exercise an...

Consistency is probably the single most important thing if you want results yet it is also the biggest thing people are struggling with when they come to me. In honor of my 7th podcast episode, I'm unpacking 7 reasons you are struggling with consistency! You have not accepted being lean and healthy in todays culture will always require extra work If you cannot do it perfectly you don't d...

In today's episode I'm deep diving into three idols that might be preventing you from stewarding your body well. These areas are Food, Exercise & Rest. Your relationship with, and perspective towards these three areas play a huge role in the decisions you make in the name of body stewardship. In this episode we will discuss: What is body stewardship (I recommend going back and listen...

Do you really struggle with daily scale fluctuations? If so, grab a cup of coffee, a notebook and a pen, because today I'm going to be explaining WHY the scale fluctuates and how you can make sense of it moving forward. We will discuss: Why weighing yourself can be helpful on your journey (this is a great systematic literature review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25521523/) The three main...

Delayed gratification is  the act of resisting an impulse to take an immediately available reward in the hope of obtaining a more-valued reward in the future .  In today's episode I'll be discussing: What is delayed gratification Why delayed gratification is dying Why delayed gratification is crucial if you want to reach a health or physique goal 6 action steps you can begin to take toda...

In today's short podcast, I wanted to introduce you to a concept that has dramatically impacted how I approach the care of my body. And that is "body stewardship." I will define what body stewardship is, what it is not, and hopefully prompt you to think about this concept and how it applies to your own perspective towards your body and the way in which you care for it. ________ Join...

In today’s episode, I’m going to be talking about four heavy hitters when it comes to losing body fat.  These are aspects of the physique change process that aren’t often talked about because truthfully they’re probably the hardest to address, but that's exactly why I want to dive into them in today's episode. They are: The connection between stress, weight and hormonal balance The conne...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of the Revive Wellness Podcast! In this brief episode I introduce myself, explain my vision and goals with this podcast and what you can expect when tuning in! Make sure you subscribe to this podcast to be notified when new episodes drop and PLEASE leave me a five star review and share with a friend! _______ Join me on Instagram! My coaching is for women who are ready...