To Your Health

In this bite-sized episode, I’m sharing practical tips to help you get back into the exercise groove—whether you’ve fallen completely out of your routine or you’re just going through the motions without feeling challenged or intentional. If you need a little pick-me-up to get out of a slump or start showing up in the first place, this episode is for you! Tune in each week for practical, relatable...

Starting conversations can be super awkward, whether with a stranger or in an attempt to broach a difficult conversation with a loved one. Today I'm joined by Tucker Miller, executive coach and author of "The First Four Words" and we're dicing into why we avoid tough conversations, how to use her "four word" approach to create connection and trust at work and and time. If you've ever felt like you...

If the new year means recommitting to a weight loss goal, you're probably gonna be getting pretty cozy with your scale. That's all well and good when you like what it tells you, but if you've ever gotten bent out of shape because you didn't like what it had to say, this episode is for you. Bookmark this one as a reminder any time the scales gets in your head and makes you want to quit. Tune in eac...

In this episode, I sit down with Patricia Bathory, an expert on cultivating meaningful relationships and the author of Why Connection Matters. Patricia shares powerful insights into the role of connection in thriving personally and professionally. We discuss why strong relationships are essential for well-being, how to identify and nurture connections that truly support your growth, and practical...

You might not be ready to start meal planning for 2025 yet, but it's probably already on your mind. You have great intentions about implementing meal planning into your life next year and I want to help you do it in a way that'll stick. Whether you're an AI pro or total newb, you'll get something out of this episode to help you leverage technology to make meal planning quick and effective. Tune in...

Today I'm joined by author and public speaker, Andrew Matthews to talk about happiness and resilience. We talk about just how important it is to be able to imagine a better future for yourself, the 3 step process for overcoming disappointment, and how to be happier, NOW, despite your problems. Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and international speaker. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY!...

Habits can be tough to break and rebuild. We have good intentions but just find ourselves kinda going into autopilot until we look back and realize we've continued to make the same choices we told ourselves we wouldn't. There's nothing wrong with you if you're stuck in the "trying to do better" phase. Bringing your awareness to the choices you have -- in the moment -- is the key to starting to mak...

A couple months ago I decided to run my first -- and likely only -- marathon. If you've ever wondered why someone would want to do such a thing, wha the training is like, how to eat and recover, and what it feels like to cross the finish line, I kept a podcast diary throughout the process to give you a glimpse. Tune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unl...

If you have more events from Thanksgiving to New Years than you do the rest of the year, you're not alone. This time of year can feel hectic and chaotic, even without holiday travel. It's easy to feel like with all the disruptions to our routines, all the temptations and excess we face, that it's impossible to make progress until it's all in the rear view. Today I'm sharing a tip that's helped lot...

Tabatha Jones worked in corporate America for decades before becoming a career coach for Gen X women. In that time, she saw first hand just how hard it can be for many women to be visible, advocate for themselves, and to know their worth. Now she helps mid-career women overcome all of those things and today she's sharing her best 5 strategies to position yourself for the promotion you deserve. Sub...

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At any given time, we're looking to do one of two things: achieve or overcome. Today's guest, ElevateYOU founder, Ayomi Gomes, believes that whichever one you're working on right now, you have everything you need inside you in order to succeed. / She created the 'Power of I' framework to give us simple steps to do just that. If you've ever felt overwhelmed at the thought of making a change, today'...

There's a really frustrating part of the weight loss/health journey when you're undeniably making better choices -- and feeling good about them -- but aren't seeing the result you want. It's common to want to throw in the towel when better doesn't seem to be good enough. But it's really important not to. / Better *is* worth celebrating and it's a stop along the way toward your goal but it can be a...

Nobody really wants to talk about colorectal health but it's important, nonetheless. This episode is important to me, personally, after losing my mom to colon cancer 13 years ago. I'm joined by colorectal surgeon, Dr. Ritha Belizaire, to talk about not just what you can do to keep you insides healthy, but also how to advocate for yourself at the doctor (no matter what the issue), and how to make l...

Sometimes it feels like the hits just keep on coming. You're trying to hold on but life is just handing you one thing after another.. You're not alone if you feel this way sometimes. I recently had several clients feeling similarly and wanted to share how we coached through those feelings and helped them set the bar somewhere for themselves that felt good and was realistic until things calmed down...

If you've ever felt like you're what's standing between you and reaching your health, weight loss, or other goals, you're probably right - and today's episode is for your. I'm joined by speaker and mindset coach, Laura Aura and we're talking about how to get out of your own way, gain clarity on what you actually want, simplify the shit out of your efforts, and build confidence so you can make guts...

We all know consistency breeds results but actually being consistent with the things that matter is easier said than done. Today I'm unpacking the most common culprits that prevent consistency and tips for overcoming them. Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of your review to admin@estheravant.com and we’ll s...

What if success in reaching your health and weight loss goals starts with how much you value yourself? In this episode, we're joined by Dedee Cai, founder and performance coach at FIT TO PROFIT, to dig deep into the idea that self-worth is the foundation of all success. Dedee draws from over 15 years of experience in business and health/wellness to show how entrepreneurs—and anyone with big goals—...

When hurricanes are heading toward land, there are usually a handful of models predicting their path and intensity. Does that mean nobody does anything to prepare since they're not exactly sure which will happen? Of course not! The same can apply to our day-to-day lives. This episode I'm exploring what we can learn from hurricane planning to apply to everyday life. Subscribe, rate, and review this...

You don't have to be an extreme sports athlete to get something out of this episode. Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton will inspire you to see fear as the opportunity to rise up to the challenge and get the most out of your life. From kitesurfing and heli-sking to spinal surgery and 3 brain surgeries, Jennie's "Fear Formula" can be used to overcome any challenge you're facing. Jennie "AdrenaJen" Milton is...

Got a few reminders for ya today so that you don't find yourself ankle deep in candy wrappers at 9pm. The tips and takeaways from today's episode are relevant for pretty much any holiday or occasion when temptations are aplenty (so, basically all times) so don't miss it! Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of...

You've probably heard the advice to fake it til you make it. Today's guest, actor and speaker, Tara Jade Fox, has a better way. She's sharing professional acting techniques we can all use to embody our personal and professional goals - and have fun doing it! Tara Jade Fox is a dynamic actor with a diverse portfolio spanning theatre, voiceover, on-camera film and TV, and performance capture- think...

Training yourself to find solutions rather than excuses is one of the characteristics I've noticed among my most successful clients. It's easy, normal, even, to focus on why nothing can change and it's not our fault. But that's not how we get results. Learning how to think creatively and be willing to experiment is crucial if you want to overcome the challenges you're facing now and in the future....

Whether or not you have a dog, you can probably picture one and, odds are, it's excitedly running in circles at the sight of its leash or zooming around the park chasing a ball. Dogs exude happiness. Which is exactly why Michelle Waitzman started thinking about what we can learn from them to be happier, ourselves. The result is her book Be As Happy As Your Dog: 16 Dog-Tested Ways to Be Happier Usi...

Having a medium to long-term weight loss goal can feel pretty daunting. It's easy to be motivated at first, but once you've been at it a few months, it's hard to keep going with the same level of commitment when you know you have a long road ahead of you. Enter the concept of surging-and-cruising toward your goals in a stepwise way that allows you mental breaks to recharge and practice maintaining...