The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

Do you feel pulled in different directions? Do you identify yourself as a person who struggles with time management? If you are not happy with the way you spend your time, it's time for a life audit. Ok no one likes that word. But it may be the best audit you ever spend your time on! Because time spent is the only thing that really matters in the end. In this episode, Kelsea and Rachael give you t...

Good quality sleep can be a magical thing when we get it but it’s SO elusive! That’s why we invited a sleep expert, Dr. Peter Martone on the show to help us figure out how to properly do the thing we spend a third of our lives trying to accomplish!   Dr. Martone, aka, Dr. Sleep Right, uses neurology to see through the magic and uncover its mysteries. But he doesn’t stop there. He points out that t...

Are you looking for happiness? Perhaps it's under the couch again. Or maybe you left it in the car? It's not where you think it is. The thing about happiness is, you need to know what it is, what it's not, where it comes from, and where to look...or you won't find it!  But don't worry, it's not out of reach.  Seeing as our ultimate goal in life is to live a happy, healthy one, we thought we should...

Is the way that you look more important than the way that you feel? When it comes to lifting: You love it. And look what your body can do! But what happens when that voice in our head we've heard most of our lives about "getting too big" rears its head? In this episode, we discuss the appearance of "bulk" when it comes to lifting and fitness, especially on a woman's body, "because how dare it be t...

Today's guest is Erin Azar, or you may adoringly know her as Mrs. Space Cadet. She calls herself a "Pro Struggle Runner...running through life, one struggle at a time." We love her, you love her, because she is just so darn relatable. Erin is a literal trailblazer who now has close to a million followers on TikTok. Want to know what goes through Erin's mind when she's tired and doesn't want to run...

OK, there are some snobby, elitist ideas out there surrounding nutrition.  Have you heard them? And when you sit at home making your grocery list with these ideas in the back of your mind, do you worry about how much money is in your wallet, what little time you have to go shopping, or how you can possibly buy tasty nutritious food for the week ahead that you will actually eat? There is SO much co...

Do you hyper-focus on things that go wrong? Are you waiting for something to happen that will finally make you happy? Are you someone who sweats the small stuff or gets stuck when things go bad?  Never fear! Gratitude is here. How can being thankful help you with these very real problems? First, you should know that gratitude is a practice. And we are not talking about mantras here, we are talking...

As you welcome the new year, take some time to listen to your body.  Ask yourself: Are the exercises I'm doing still serving me? Are they helping or hurting my fitness goals? To answer these questions, you must activate your growth mindset. Look at where you are in your fitness journey and make adjustments that match your body's evolving needs and abilities. You can't prevent the passage of time....

Let's start 2024 with some mindset changes - so we wanted you to hear this one again. Your brain needs training and conditioning just the way the muscles in your body do. Today’s guest is a leader in the women’s empowerment space. She talks about what feminism means to her, and what you need to know about redirecting your thoughts and teaching your brain to think the way that you want it to. L...

Want to align your body, mind and spirit in 2024? You don't need a gym or equipment! You just need yourself and an open mind.   This year start from a place of self love- you deserve this FREE TTSL Movement Calendar which includes: 31 days of themed challenges free coloring sheet to track your movement days sleep tracker giveaways Sustainable habits you can maintain for the rest of the year!   It'...

Does this sound familiar? You've set a goal to consume less alcohol, but the stress of holidays and LIFE drive you to look for a way to unwind at night.. Studies show that you are more likely to keep a new habit if you do something to REPLACE the old habit. So instead of quitting drinking anything to wind down, what if we just found a better alternative that offered great health benefits with it?...

Making goals is a fantastic process - but one that can be frustrating without strategies. There is nothing worse than learning, getting fired up about making an improvement, and then slowly forgetting about it / lacking the follow up to actually put it in practice. So - how does REFLECTIVE goal setting prevent this? In 5 steps, we are going to discuss how to set a goal that has appropriate follow...

We know it’s a busy season- that’s why we’re here wit the tips! Tune in to hear Kelsea and Rachael’s takes on how to maintain your fitness during the holiday season AND enjoy making memories with your loved ones.  Noteable Times: [00:01] Managing Stress During the Holidays [04:58] Fitness Challenges During the Holiday Season [09:34] Fitness and Energy During Holidays [15:15] Maintaining Fitness Du...

If you’ve been working out, exercising, or even just living for long enough, sooner or later you’ll experience an injury on some level. Even with varying degrees of injuries one of the most common questions is: Now What? Do I keep working out? Do I stop altogether? How do I heal and keep my goals in sight? Tune into today’s episode to hear Kelsea and Rachael’s take on how to return from your injur...

How do protein shakes and bars stack up against whole foods? Common question- lots of layers in the answer.  First things first- we are never going to demonize any attempt at getting balanced macronutrients, and if you’re thinking about what you’re eating then you are already off to a tremendous start.  The jist of it: Natural > Processed > Not eating This means our question is actually abou...

The Holidays are coming in HAWT and so is that guilt about our health and wellness habits that comes with it. BUT- what if I told you you could literally have your cake and eat it too?  The holidays can be stressful when they SHOULD be a time where you get to focus on family, friends, and core memories. That’s why we compiled Ten of our favorite tips for being happier in your body when you feel li...

Do you feel like you’re constantly trying to “prove” yourself with everything you do? Throughout the week, and especially in the gym, we have multiple opportunities to learn something new. We tend to lose these learning opportunities by feeling like we need to PROVE instead of learn. As soon as we stop looking at time in the gym to constantly prove something to ourselves or others we can come into...

What is Ozempic and why is it the all the rage? What sparked this conversion was a DM we got from a woman who was expressing her frustrations with weight loss in comparison to her husband.. You know the story: a husband and wife start their health and wellness journey together, she’s perfect with her plan and he’s made less changes, but gets more dramatic results. Since this is so common, is there...

When it comes to exercise and making progress in the gym - some of the most common questions from all levels amount to the same thing: How Much Is Enough? A few weeks ago we discussed how the gains from gym sessions really peak at 3 days/week of intense exercise, with subsequent days bringing far smaller improvements. This week we want to talk about volume in a single session .  Does the same appl...

Do you trust yourself to follow through on your own promises?  Building confidence isn’t JUST about wearing the shorts or saying the affirmations to yourself in the mirror. The true foundation of confidence is unwavering trust in YOURSELF. Each day we wake up and have multiple chances to build our confidence. Did you get out of bed when you said you were going to? Did you do the task you planned o...

The power your thoughts play in your mindset is a fairly universally accepted concept.  Think happier = be happier, right?  Ok but what if we told you your thoughts actually could create physical changes in the functions of your body?  Could it be true? There have been multiple studies on how thoughts can affect fitness levels, strength retention, how your body absorbs nutrition, and even crazier...

Are you someone who lifts alone more often than not? If you said yes, this episode is for you. If you said no- this episode is still for you. Everyone who lifts with a barbell should know how to safely exit the lift when it goes wrong. This weeks podcast was prompted by a well known fitness influencer, Justyn Vicky, who tragically died when he bailed a back squat incorrectly. Justyn was an experie...

You don’t need to spend hours in the gym every day to get results - and this statement is backed by science. Studies show that the average strength gains for people working out 3x a week produced the most significant strength gains. Does that mean that you don’t get gains if you workout more than 3 days a week? No, you still get those gains, they’re just not as significant as the first three days…...

What is one harmful message you received growing up about body image / health / nutrition? Now that you are an adult, what would you like to tell younger you about it? Today we are joined by Sarah Ann Macklin. Sarah is a renowned podcast host, public speaker, TEDx speaker, international model, and health journalist, she was also named Woman of the Year in 2019 by Rake Magazine. Today we discuss ho...

“Everyone is going to judge me there.” “I don’t have the time.” “It’s too expensive.” Have you said or thought these things when you are debating on if you should start going to the gym? We have a response: It doesn't take a ton of time. It doesn’t cost too much money. There aren’t people that are completely different from you waiting to be mean to you, in fact, gym people are some of the most wel...