The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

In today’s episode we get close and personal with Stacy Blair, Healthy Lifestyle Coach, Founder of Losing For Health, LLC and CVG Influencer! Did you know Stacy has been featured on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Dr. Oz Show, CBS News and in Women’s Health Magazine? Stacy’s health and fitness journey is remarkable and also relatable. Want to know how she went from struggling wi...

What is happiness to you? And does knowing what it is mean you have control over it? These questions are quite personal and not so easily answered. We want to thank today’s guest, Gretchen Rubin, for sharing her wisdom on the elusive topic of happiness. Gretchen is an extremely distinguished author, speaker, and founder of The Happiness Project. So she knows a thing or two about happiness! Oh, and...

What if the secret to better sleep, less stress, and a healthier life is right beneath your feet? In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant and captivating Dr. Laura Koniver, holistic physician, author of The Earth Prescription, and passionate advocate for grounding. Together, we’ll unravel the electrifying connection between our bodies and the Earth’s natural energy field. From barefoot walk...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Allie Ostrander, beloved professional runner from Alaska, and one of the most decorated Div.1 NCAA runners in history, an All-American, a Hall-of-Famer, and a passionate advocate for mental and physical health. Allie shares her incredible story from growing up in Alaska to competing on the national stage, offering a raw and honest look at the pressures s...

Still feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list? In this follow up episode, Kelsea and Rachael break down the life-changing method of time blocking . Learn how to prioritize your tasks, reclaim your schedule, and finally find the calm in your chaos. Whether it’s work, family, or personal goals, this episode gives you practical tips to be more present and productive. From identifying what real...

Do you feel you are in constant chaos mode? Are you always doing something but at the end of the day feel like you got nothing done? Want to know how to get rid of that looming “to do” list in the back of your mind? In this episode, we give you the scoop on time blocking, or blocking your day to do specific tasks in preset time periods. Why do you need this? People dedicate their lives to figuring...

Are you an overthinker? Do you live in the now or the future? (We are going to the past to replay this episode because it's worth hearing again!) What we are talking about today is analysis paralysis: the inability to act because you’ve overthought something. Overthinking can lead to…absolutely nothing, when it comes to action. It’s a form of self-sabotage. In this episode we help you identify you...

We first released this episode almost two years ago. But women are still apologizing for their existence and saying sorry way too often. We are still people pleasing and putting ourselves down when we make a mistake. So we thought you should hear this again. Apologizing is a learned behavior and being able to recognize it is the first step towards improving your self confidence. If you feel the ne...

It’s almost a new year! Can you believe it? Here we GO!! It’s time for the 2025 CVG Movement Calendar. Are you ready? Once again, it’s FREE. In today’s podcast we tell you how to get it and what’s in it. Here are some hints: 30 minutes or under workout challenges, water goals, nutrition challenges, breathwork, goal setting practices, mobility and flexibility, meditation, gratitude, and habit build...

You’re at the grocery store. You pick up a package and flip to the back. What are you looking for? Do you know? You are worried about what’s going into your mouth and rightfully so. In today’s episode, we take a closer look at nutrition labels and ingredient lists. We tell you which one is more important and what to look out for.  This episode is our response to those who say, “ I ate like that an...

December is in full swing and we know you have a lot going on! Do yourself and your loved ones a favor by showing up as your best, healthiest self this holiday season. YOU are a priority! So please make time for yourself. We know it can be hard to get to the gym in December. That’s why in today’s episode, we tell you how it’s possible to get in a whole body workout at home with just dumbbells this...

It can be challenging to keep that thankful glow about you when confronted about your relationship status, your lifestyle, or the myriad of other things you’d rather not discuss with someone you see once a year and who is more interested in the spectacle of it, as you gobble your turkey.  In today’s episode we address some of the toxic language and unsolicited advice that you might hear around the...

The holidays are coming! Let’s face it. It doesn’t always feel like the most wonderful time of the year. So let’s make it happen, starting now. In today’s episode we talk about some of our favorite holiday clapbacks, how to not feel like sh*t during the holidays and how to deal with and be prepared for toxic language floating around the family gatherings.  Please remember, there’s no need to leave...

Brianna Battles, the Founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism, specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes and educating coaching professionals. She is a remarkable advocate and resource for women who want training during and after pregnancy. Because postpartum spans a lifetime! She’s here to tell you that your growth as an athlete is exponential. It is not over when you beco...

Is relying on your willpower to get things done not working for you? Want to stop arguing with yourself about your to-do list? Sorry, there’s no life hack for doing it ALL, but there’s a formula for getting your basic needs met on a daily basis. Want to know how to develop routines that become habits, and have days that you are proud of? We juggle SO MUCH every day. And the things on our list all...

We all have more layers than a wedding cake and are capable of overcomplicating things pretty easily these days, including our fitness. It can be challenging when the fitness industry wants to sell you things and you forget why you are working out in the first place. And then life happens and shame comes to the party and you are no longer working out. Today we look at 3 different ways you could be...

Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate the functioning of our bodies. We send a lot of messages these days and we all know what can happen when we forget to hit send or it goes to the wrong place. And we aren’t all doctors and hormonal health can feel mysterious and unmanageable. The one thing we all seem to intuitively know is when something feels off. Scientists know of more than 50 ho...

Have you heard of IV Therapy? It’s the new it thing. It’s not as immediately gratifying as massage therapy but it goes deeper than any hands can reach. In case you were wondering if an IV drip bar is a place you’d like to hang out, Kelsea and Rachael tried it for you! Kelsea ordered an IV Drip and Rachael got the NAD+ IM Shot in the derriere and an IV Drip. Why would they poke and prod themselves...

Do you love running? Or do you cringe at the thought? This episode is for runners and non-runners alike. But before you lace up your shoes for the first run of fall, ask yourself…am I doing this right? We suggest taking a good look at your running form and breaking it down into 3 areas: pushing, pulling and falling. You thought running was a no-brainer? Think again.  Yes, there is a right way to r...

What’s all the buzz about? Today, Donna Brooks joins us. She is a master somatic movement educator and therapist, a certified yoga therapist, and an all around attentive, thoughtful teacher of the healing arts. As she describes the process and ideas behind this practice, she can’t help but slip into her soothing hypnotic voice that washes over and carries us into the moment. She’ll bring you deep...

Today we are talking about a therapeutic technique called opposite action. It’s like one of those choose your own adventure gamebooks but the choice you make is opposite from the kind of choice you would normally make. And you face the choice when an emotion causes you to struggle. Have you heard the saying?: All feelings are valid, All behaviors are not. How do you behave when emotions are high?...

When did static stretches get the boot?  In today’s episode, we welcome them back. Because who doesn’t love a good stretch? Some studies have found that static stretching pre-workout may decrease muscle power output for one to three minutes before going back to normal. Is that a reason to give up on static stretching? We say, NO, especially because stretching in the long term has been shown to inc...

It’s no secret that we are big advocates of listening to our bodies and taking control of our health. Today we are taking a look at the Ayurvedic lifestyle and how it can help you do just that. It’s a different approach to health and another tool for your toolbox that is rooted in nature. It’s been called a preventive lifestyle and a path to peace and vitality. If you are looking for balance and a...

In the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games, a 3.5 mile run followed by an 800m swim, athlete Lazar Dukic drowned approximately 100m from the finish line.  He was 28 years old. He was an experienced swimmer and a highly accomplished crossfit athlete competing in the games alongside his younger brother.  This tragedy brought up a lot of feelings from the community for the loss of a friend and for...

Teresa LaMasters, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS, a highly qualified professional with expertise in the medical management of obesity, joins us today to answer your questions about weight loss surgery and weight loss medicine. Among her many accolades, she is the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss Specialists in West Des Moines, Iowa and has performed over...