In this brutally honest and inspiring episode, Sally O’Neil sits down with her longtime best friend — elite strength coach, adventurer, and mental health advocate Alexa Towersey (aka @actionalexa) — for a no-BS nutrition consultation like you’ve never heard before.
From surviving Naked and Afraid with zero food and clothing, to maintaining a physique most 20-year-olds dream of at 45, Alexa unpacks the mindset, diet, and lifestyle that fuel her high-performance life — minus the lemon water and ice baths.
This is a deep dive into how to build physical AND emotional resilience, master your relationship with food, and finally stop obsessing over your morning routine. It's witty, vulnerable, and eye-opening — and might just change how you approach health forever.
Whether you're struggling with sleep, chasing balance, or just wondering what it really takes to look like Alexa (hint: it’s not protein shakes and hustle), this episode has you covered.
Guest: Alexa Towersey
Strength coach, mental health advocate, adventure athlete, author-in-progress
Instagram: @actionalexa
What We Cover:
Why Alexa hates morning routines and what she does instead
The real reason she ditched protein and still maintains an insane physique
What surviving 21 days on “Naked and Afraid” taught her about nutrition and mindset
Her full day on a plate (including coffee habits, Rolo bars & snacks)
How she healed insomnia, avoided gut issues, and manages perimenopause
Why resilience > perfection in your health journey
The supplements she actually takes and why (colostrum, magnesium, creatine + more)
The shocking truth about modern wellness trends and what actually works
Mentioned Products & Tips:
Magnesium Glycinate for sleep & anxiety
Creatine for muscle, brain & hormonal health
Dandelion tea for digestion
Apple with cottage cheese & PB: Alexa’s go-to snack
Rotisserie chicken as a meal prep hack
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