Wellness Why

Chelsea and Sophie discuss everything related to social media. In this episode, they get vulnerable about their experiences and relationships with social media, how it makes them feel, pros and cons of it and more! → Food for thought: Pay attention to your mood when you open your social media apps and when you close your social media apps… What do you like about social media? What do you hate? Do...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss everything physical therapy with Dan Wrzosek, PT, DPT OCS. In this episode, they go over many commonly asked questions about physical therapy, along with how Dan got started in the field and how his philosophy has changed over the years. → How to reach Elevate Physical Therapy and Fitness over the phone 847-447-3098 or email them at info@elevateptaf.com or checkout their...

Chelsea and Sophie get personal about their relationships with diet and exercise throughout their lives and how it has changed. They talk about their low points, high points and where they are now. This all lead to where they are now... Food for Thought→ Give yourself grace, we are human - think about your journey (childhood to now) and try to figure out why you are the way you are. You can’t chan...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss what their daily lives look like outside of seeing their clients! In this episode, they talk about what goes into preparing for their clients! Sophie gives some details about what progressive overload and training age of clients mean while Chelsea shares an amazing Friday night tip. If you’re looking to learn what being an entrepreneur looks like - this episode is for yo...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss how to handle the social summer ahead! In this episode they go into tips on how to stay consistent and adapt to the business of summer. There are always some things one can control and things one may have to adjust! We have some great tips!! Food for Thought → We want you to think about your goals for the summer - what you’ve accomplished so far this year and give yourse...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss what their daily lives look like in the wellness industry! In this episode, they go into how much they love their jobs but break their boundaries….

Chelsea and Sophie discuss everything protein! In this episode, they go over tons of questions ranging from incomplete protein to complete protein to the amounts of protein in a day, and in a meal! If you have any more questions do not hesitate to reach out!

We know there’s so much false information out there with today’s social media and access to internet, which makes understanding nutrition and fitness really difficult. Join Chelsea and Sophie as they discuss topics ranging from body soreness and workout quality to grocery store shopping and food storage. We also touch on if you should do cardio or weights first, as well as the nutritional value of...

We know there’s so much false information out there with today’s social media and access to internet, which makes understanding nutrition and fitness really difficult. Join Chelsea and Sophie as they discuss common fitness and diet related myths we’ve all seen on Instagram and TikTok. From “what I eat in a day” to ‘correct’ movement patterns and more! --> Food for thought - How does seeing this in...

We know there’s so much false information out there with today’s social media and access to internet, which makes understanding nutrition and fitness really difficult. Join Chelsea and Sophie as they discuss three of the most common fitness and diet related fat loss myths that they hear on a weekly basis - from how difficult it is to get bulky, to how important carbs are. Listen for more! Food For...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss wellness and self care with guest Morgan Raphael. In this episode, Morgan shares her wellness journey and self care, how it’s changed over the years and the meaning of both. She also goes over different forms of wellness and self care and how it can cost nothing and be the best thing one can do for themselves! Everyone’s journey and self care *should* look different beca...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss some ways on how to handle transitions - from ones that happen less often like moving, a new job to constant transitions like an ever changing work schedule! In this episode they talk about their recent transitions and how they’ve dealt with them along with great tips on how to do life around travel. This episode goes out to Sophie’s mom, she asked for a transition podca...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss the effects of alcohol on the human body with Sophie’s client Dr. Piper Skelly, MD. In this episode they go over many questions clients typically ask on the topic of alcohol. Some topics covered are hormones, hangovers, digestion and lifestyle along with one’s ‘why’. Food for Thought → Taking the information that you’ve learned today - do you feel that alcohol effects yo...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss our all or nothing culture and how to live in the middle. In this episode, they go over some tips on how to create a better relationship with wellness, where to get started on your journey towards moderation, and how to begin to implement mindfulness in your day-to-day life. “Food for Thought”: We’re getting deep here - We want you to think about a time where you were or...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss our all or nothing culture and how to live in the middle. In this episode, they go over some tips on how to create a better relationship with wellness, where to get started on your journey towards moderation, and how to begin to implement mindfulness in your day-to-day life. “Food for Thought” Write down your current wellness routine, reflect on your #1 challenge, and im...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss goal setting, how to make it fit into your lifestyle and how to accomplish them. In this episode, they go over questions to ask yourself when setting a goal, what a S.M.A.R.T goal is, data or non-data related measurables, and how to succeed long term. Reminder to always focus on process over outcome and work towards progress, not perfection. "Food for Thought" Break down...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss if it’s easier to make or break a habit. In this episode, you will learn more about Chelsea and Sophie's wellness habits (good and questionable) and the importance of knowing the why behind your habits. Also includes some tips on how to get started and progress new habits. “Food For Thought” Reflect on how your habits have changed in the past 2 years before COVID. Out of...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss how cultures and environments around food differ across the globe and nation. In this episode you will learn some habits of other cultures and that not everyone’s lifestyle is the same as yours, so don’t compare!! “Food for Thought” Think about your family's culture and environment around food when you were growing up vs how yours is now - is it the same? Has it changed,...

Chelsea and Sophie discuss what they mean by “why”, the importance of it, and how one’s why can be ever-changing. In this episode you will learn more about discovering your why, the approach to creating it (and why you don’t have to have one to start), and how your why may evolve overtime. “Food for thought” - what is your “why”, write it down, and reflect on if it has changed or evolved over time...

Registered Dietitian (RD) Chelsea and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Sophie have a conversation about their backgrounds and the why’s behind wellness. In this episode, you will learn more about why they got into their professions, where they went to school, how they met and the why behind their wellness journeys!