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Unf$&k Your Health41. Paige Lynch, N.P. - Functional vs. Conventional Medicine & Nervous system dysregulationOur bodies are remarkable. They tell us when we're sick or when something is wrong while simultaneously working on how to bring it back to equilibrium. Being aware of what our bodies are telling us is important. This episode encompasses many aspects of the health realm.
It was great to get to know Paige and hear her story. She started her career as a firefighter/paramedic and after experiencing her own health crisis, Paige shifted from conventional medicine to functional medicine. As a nurse practitioner and a certified functional medicine practitioner, she works with...2025-02-051h 02Unf$&k Your Health40. Kira Ostergaard - Inner Peace & Ending ToxicityToday's episode brings my friend, Kira, who is like a little sis to me. Kira also shares her new adventure of starting her own business and her reason for success. As my mini me, she also shares an appreciation for getting outside and grounding oneself with nature. We discuss what healthy means to each of us and the importance of staying true to who you are.
Additionally, we talk about the importance of ridding ourselves of toxic relationships and that it's ok to cut out family members or friends who don't provide you that...2024-12-061h 51
Unf$&k Your Health39. UPDATE: Megan LaCosse - Navigating Holidays & IFBB Pro CardShe's back and with a new title, IFBB Pro!! Megan joined me early on when I first started this show and she came on to join me to share what she's been up to since the last time she shared her journey with you all!
We discuss how to navigate the holidays and staying on track with macros as well as updates on life. Megan and I also touch base on gut health importance and how if we really want to succeed in our nutrition and fitness goals, we need to have a different...2024-11-271h 48Unf$&k Your Health38. Ann & Lo - Minny HustlersChatting with the Minny Hustlers was something I looked forward as they are truly the embodiment of being their true authentic selves and practicing what they preach. What started as a side hustle in sharing their passion for fitness and overall wellness, soon became a phenom many know as Minny Hustlers.
These two best friends encounter what building a brand really entails and the importance of doing something you love and are passionate about. Seeing how much they've grown this side hustle on top of their careers is my definition of bada$$ boss babe...2024-10-091h 19
Imaginary Friends9. Birthdays, Hercules & Farts 🥳💪🏾💨What a week! We recap Allison's birthday and the shenanigans that ensued. Jack dubs a new nickname for Allison after she shares more stories from middle and high school. They question why Jack runs for four hours and as always, they laugh uncontrollably.
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2024-10-041h 15Imaginary Friends8. Horror, Rated M & Wrong Answers Only 🔪⚠️❌Horror “Would you rather” questions, our random thoughts and things that first come to mind during the game “Same, same, but different”. We word vomit, talk about Allison's upcoming birthday and have lots of laugh per usual. Listen, enjoy and have a great weekend!
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2024-09-271h 57Unf$&k Your Health37. My Mom is a SuperheroToday I talk about the start of my mom's journey with Ovarian cancer and all throughout the years of her being a 12-year survivor. Sometimes, it's hard to articulate exactly how I felt and how my mom did throughout this journey. No one can ever prepare you enough for being a care taker and what to expect when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer.
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To support and create awareness, be a part of Team "Sevie's Egglets" here. Donations small or...2024-09-2036 minImaginary Friends7. Star Wars, LOTR & Harry Potter 🔦🧝🏼♀️🧙🏻♂️Today we do "would you rather" questions but nerd edition: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. Not only are these some of our favorites, but we also do what we do best...tangents!
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2024-09-181h 29Imaginary Friends6. Part 2 | Red Flags, Technical Difficulties & Swimming 🚩💻🏊🏼♀️Part two is here! We left off on a cliffhanger and today we start off right out the gates with a full send response. Jack and Allison go over their opinions on red flags vs. green flags in a relationship. Jack has technical difficulties and we end with our views on performance enhancing drugs in the Olympics and professional athletes overall.
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Blood doping video:
https://youtu.be/pAkrK7rLpJk?si=ZXGtiZvBK5hxL2Bv
Follow us on Instagram...2024-08-281h 41Imaginary Friends5. Part 1 | Smut Books, Spice & Poop 📚🌶️💩In today's first part of Episode 5, Jack and Allison dive deep into the world of SMUT books, bowel movements and some embarrassing moments. Allison shares her TBR list and gets Jack to become intrigued in the world of smut books. We also play a game of drink or truth. You'll get to know us on a whole new level. (Full disclosure: Allison is not tech saavy and is unsure how to add the music back, so you all just get our lovely voices haha)
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Interested in the books Allison shared on today's episode? Click here...2024-08-211h 44Imaginary Friends4. Snakes, Mobs & Burps 🐍🤌🏾🥴During today's episode, Jack uncovers a new fear, Allison has story time and we laugh on all things nonsense. We share ghost stories and end up diving into some favorite past times and memories.
As mentioned in the episode, Allison has a parent with alcoholism. Although we tend to joke around and banter, we want everyone to know that if you or anyone you know is struggling with alcoholism, it is something to take seriously. Here are some resources to get the help needed:
Find a local A.A. nearby | Additional information
A.A. Informational Pamphlet
Al-Anon...2024-08-071h 45Unf$&k Your Health36. Dr. Rachel Allyn - Pleasure & Intimacy in RelationshipDr. Rachel Allyn joins me today and we touch base on types of pleasure, intimacy in relationships and the importance of accepting our bodies. Dr. Allyn is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified yoga instructor, public speaker and author of, "The Pleasure is All Yours" which we also discuss. Not only does she help others through her practice, she also has written numerous articles as a relationship columnist and has been quoted in books and magazines including Psychology Today, Cosmopolitan, Yoga Journal, Good Housekeeping and Women's Health.
Throughout the episode, she shares the value of bodyfulness and defines what a healthy...2024-07-291h 09Imaginary Friends3. The Boys, Eye Patches & The Meaning of Life 🦸🏼♂️👁️🔮We’re back folks and full disclaimer: if you haven’t seen the show, The Boys, you may take some of this out of context and get offended. So if you get offended easily, we may not be your cup of tea. We go over a wide range of “Would you rather” questions and Jack's dog, Barney, joins us as our first guest. Allison also shares how she’d like an eye patch and we get deep with some philosophical questions.
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Let us know which you...2024-07-241h 18Imaginary Friends2. Personality Traits, CBD & Psychedelics oh my! 🧠😶🌫️🍄Today we discuss Psychology Today’s article “Is Attractiveness More Important Than a Good Personality?”. We also share our opinions on psychedelics and CBD and it’s effects on people and their brains. Additionally, we open up about our own experiences with both and what the future holds with these additives in a therapy setting. Again, we are not medical professionals, but just use our own knowledge and research to back up our own opinions.
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Article discussed | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-name-of-love/202407/is-attractiveness-more-important-than-a-good-personality
...2024-07-101h 27Unf$&k Your Health35. I Value Safe RelationshipsI've had my fair share of unhealthy relationships and a rocky marriage. I've dealt with many insecurities and feeling undervalued and not worthy of love. This episode shares what I have learned and how I can now appreciate who I am and what I bring to a relationship. Laughter, core values and safety are some of the biggest things I want and now have in a relationship with my partner.
Want amazing fitness apparel that donates to a good cause and creates mental health awareness? Check out https://vtlapparel.com/ | Use code: ALLISON15 to...2024-07-0830 minImaginary Friends1. Ball’s Palsy & BBLs 🍑⚽️🔔Allison and Jack start off their first episode with talking about how BBLs are done, the mistaken word of Bell vs. Ball and all the random thoughts in between.
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2024-07-021h 36Unf$&k Your Health34. I’m a Nervous ChihuahuaThis episode contains raw feelings and heightened emotions of anxiety. I share my current struggles and how I deal with anxiety attacks. Moments after recording, I broke down and cried. Mental health is tough, seek help and resources such as the ones I’ll list at the end. Keep going, communicate your feelings and most importantly, know you’re not alone.
Mental health resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org
National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov
Suicide Lifeline and Prevention 988lifeline.org Follow Unf$&k Your Health on Instagram | @unfckyourhealth
Follow Allison Alejo on Instagram | @bigg...2024-06-2638 minUnf$&k Your Health33. WTF am I doing?My first solo…episode! I ramble about relationships and some key things for people to do when dealing with a break up. I share my personal insights on what helps move forward and heal. Loving yourself first is the most important.2024-06-1916 minUnf$&k Your Health32. David Held - Be Your True Authentic SelfLongtime friend and fellow co-chairs of multiple clubs in high school with me, David Held, shares the importance of being your true authentic self and how loving yourself is the foundation needed before loving someone else. He takes us through his journey of studio cycle to hip replacement to giving advice on allowing yourself to be you. David provides great advice and insight for those on their own journey and how mental health is just as important as physical health.2024-05-2845 minUnf$&k Your Health31. Alex Kozub & Hung Dao - Vital ApparelOwners and friends, Alex and Hung, discuss how Vital Apparel evolved and the message they hope to get across on the importance of mental health and fitness. They share what helps them with positive mindset, advice for those jumping into the fitness realm and the entrepreneurial life.
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Follow Allison Alejo on Instagram | @theeallisonalejo2024-05-201h 18Unf$&k Your Health30. Jack & Sam Plant - Do you even lift bro?Brothers Jack and Sam Plant, take us through their health journeys and the motivation they provide for each other, healthy competition and what it’s like to share a passion for health with a sibling. They open up about their own experience with anxiety and that it’s ok for other men to work on their mental health. Witty banter and encouragement allows each of them to reach their goals and doesn’t stop them from helping others in the gym community to feel confident.2024-05-131h 18Unf$&k Your Health29. Sophia Hardcastle - Modeling UncoveredHealth coach and model, Sophia, walks us through the day and a life of modeling. She discusses what others assume it entails and what actually happens behind the scenes. She shares her journey of what goes into this info and common misconceptions.2024-05-061h 16Unf$&k Your Health28. Nikki Miraflor - Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder & Understanding itMy sweet little cousin who is not so little anymore joins me today in an extremely raw conversation of the struggles we’ve both faced with mental health and how we cope. We also discuss our family and how mental was perceived growing up and what it meant to acknowledge we need help and to learn how to heal. The more we talk, the more we realize how much we’ve been dealing with it without knowing either of us were struggling.
The stigma on mental health is real so let’s continue fighting the stigma. If you or anyone you kn...2024-05-011h 12Unf$&k Your Health27. Dianne Salcedo - The Life of a MinimalistDianne is a successful director of operations for a Forbes listed top financial professional and shares how she coped with the challenges we all faced during the pandemic. She discusses her self-care routine that helps jump start her day and relives any stress working in a fast paced environment. Dianne notes what helps her stay balanced in mind and body with a high demand job. Additionally, she shares the weight that is lifted when she switched to a minimalist lifestyle and focused on what she was passionate about - traveling and being with friends and family. Minimalist documentary mentioned in...2023-12-181h 21Unf$&k Your Health26. Taylor Buker - Please Don’t Cancel Us (Generational Changes)Taylor speaks on the importance of mind and body connection through his own personal journey of fitness and wellness. We discuss how times have changed and that what we grew up with is vastly different then what kids have these days and how instant gratification is at the palm of their hands.2023-12-0458 minUnf$&k Your Health25. Sarah O’Quinn - Single Motherhood by ChoiceAttorney and lobbyist out in Los Angeles and my former college roommate, Sarah shares her journey on becoming a single mom by choice. Growing up in a big family she always knew she was meant for motherhood, but has faced some challenges along the way in becoming one as a single gay female in today’s society. Sarah also shares how much more awareness we need as females on our own reproductive systems and factors that affect producing a viable egg. For more information on fertility and processes, the link is below as mentioned in the episode: https://kindbody.com/2023-11-151h 29Unf$&k Your Health24. Molly Asplin - From Corporate to EntrepreneurMolly Asplin is a wife and mom of 3 young kids, a successful entrepreneur in the coaching & direct selling space, and a host of The Dream It Do It Podcast. After 7 years in corporate finance and climbing the corporate ladder, she sought a more fulfilling career to contribute to the world in a more impactful way. Today, she leads a team of 1,200 coaches, empowering women to find fulfillment with meaningful work. She is passionate about helping women create more financial, time, & location flexibility in their lives.
You can find more information at mollyasplin.com or connect with Molly...2023-11-0651 minUnf$&k Your Health23. Jessica Eide - Consistency & Showing up for yourselfJessica is not only a mom of three, but she also is a trainer and helps others build a consistency in food habits to feel better and also create a lasting healthy lifestyle. She shares her own journey on what she changed to get to where she is physically and mentally and what kept her going.2023-08-0749 minUnf$&k Your Health22. Kristina Pellegrini-Genadek & Rachael Donnay - Postpartum & Parenting RealitiesThey curse like sailors, make you laugh hard and have the best life hacks anyone could ask for. Kristina and Rachael are two moms doing the best they can to raise the best minis they can. These two are some of the best friends this girl could ask for. Listen as they share the realities of parenting and their postpartum journeys.2023-07-101h 29Unf$&k Your Health21. Kevin Lungay - Building Bridges in the CommunityTennis coach and advocate for building the youth of today’s communities through his job at Youth Frontiers, Kevin shares the importance of diversity and inclusivity of all backgrounds. He shares through kindness, we can all learn from one another and instill in the younger generations that our identity is who we are.2023-06-2653 minUnf$&k Your Health20. Darcie Thomsen - "All or Nothing" MentalityFormer Muay Thai athlete and gymnast, Darcie shares the difficulty of breaking the "all or nothing" mentality and how focusing on the positive and giving herself grace was a key component in her health and wellness journey. We talk about societal standards and how it is not all cookie cutter in the fitness world. Finding what works for you became a huge factor in both our journeys and how much it has taken for us to both to get to where we are growing up in the 90s.2023-06-121h 13Unf$&k Your Health19. Brandy Soumpholphakdy - Fueling the Fire withinBrandy is a personal trainer and health coach and shares with us her journey that ignited the spark and fueled her passion for fitness. She shares her why and the importance of self-care and mental health. We also share similarities in our upbringings in an Asian household and the affect it had on how we viewed ourselves. Brandy shares how being kind not only to others but to yourself goes a long way.2023-06-051h 20Unf$&k Your Health18. Sam Plant - Growth & DevelopmentSam is a trainer and health coach at Anytime Fitness and shares with us the importance of growing and constantly learning. He takes us through his life in and outside of the gym, what drives him to better himself and the importance of self-reflection. As a health coach, he stresses the value of adaptability and how changes can also be a good thing.2023-05-221h 35Unf$&k Your Health17. Arman Taghizadeh - Pursuing your GoalsArman is getting ready to compete in his first Strongman training and he shares what keeps him on track. He also shares about mental health and how like myself, having immigrant parents, can be hard to really open up about it. His passion for cooking also plays a big role in his life as he aspires to be a chef and cookbook author. He is the Jack of all trades and shows what putting your mind to something can do as long as you have the passion and motivation to do it.2023-05-151h 31Unf$&k Your Health16. Anne Miller - Leaving it all BehindAnne is a former D1 softball player at the University of Minnesota but after multiple injuries she had to make the difficult decision to leave the game she grew up playing and had been a huge part of her life. She shares with us the grueling work she put into a sport she loved so much and what ultimately led to her injuries. Despite going through intense surgeries and pain, she overcame it and used it as a learning point and form a different version of herself outside of softball.2023-05-081h 35Unf$&k Your Health15. Jeff Storms - Brute strength & Refocused energyAs a busy father, real estate agent and Marine veteran, Jeff shares how he still prioritizes his health by hitting the gym and building the strength he needs for various daily tasks. After going through a major life event he chose to refocus that negative into positive through fitness.2023-05-011h 43Unf$&k Your Health14. Dr. Stefanie Worwa - Vegan Lifestyle, Diet Coke & Medical SchoolDr. Worwa, aka Dr. Hipster Stef in my books, walks us through her reasoning for switching to a vegan lifestyle and the things she does to relieve stress during her medical school days. Throughout her journey, she noticed the positive changes being plant based had on not just her physical health but also her mental health.2023-04-241h 40Unf$&k Your Health13. Kalimba Edwards - Infamous Mother of DragonsCaptain of one of the Minneapolis Fire Departments, mother, Tough as Nails competitor, Strongman athlete and overall an amazing example of being you. She shares what led her to being a firefighter, her ability to empower the youth and the importance of working through our past and mental health. Kalimba also discusses the impact of being a mother has had on her and what she hopes to continue to instill in their lives. Helping young girls especially to realize they are enough has been a lifelong driver for her as well.2023-04-101h 05Unf$&k Your Health12. Pat Hertelendy - Momentum & Breaking the CyclePat is a coach, father, friend, brother and also has his masters in nutrition with his undergraduate degree in kinesiology. He takes us through the various paths that ultimately led him to being a health coach through a holistic approach. We dive deep into our childhoods and how that in turn affected who we are today.2023-04-031h 14Unf$&k Your Health11. Jess Gray - Medium & ChannelerJess shares her approach in life with a 80/20 balance, the importance of the types of food we put into our bodies, having good intentions and healing ourselves from non-traditional methods. She also shares a new perspective of life through a medium’s eyes and how she channels energies to her clients.2023-03-271h 45Unf$&k Your Health10. Jennifer Buckler - Art Therapy: Benefits through the Eyes of a Licensed ProfessionalJennifer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Board Certified Art Therapist and shares the beauty of expressing one’s emotions through art. She takes us through the value of art therapy, especially amongst her clients and what elicited her passion for this career choice. Jennifer just so happens to be my dear cousin as well!2023-03-201h 11Unf$&k Your Health9. Melissa Schmit - Building a healthy relationship with FoodConfident, strong and extroverted. Melissa shares how a bad relationship with food came into play and how it affected how she viewed herself. She shares her journey and the extensive background of fitness training she has done.2023-03-1359 minUnf$&k Your Health8. Kyle Kronlokken - Eating Habits & 75 HardKyle aka Kronny walks us through how changing habits and mindset can evolve into an overall healthier lifestyle. From being active to hitting the college life scene to now; he recounts at what point made him want to change his habits. He also shares his journey through doing 75 Hard and how his wellness journey evolved into him wanting to pay it forward for others.2023-03-061h 03Unf$&k Your Health7. Ali Palm - Mental Grit & EmpowermentBelieving in yourself and building the strength from within is something Ali shares and is an amazing example of herself. She exudes confidence in her journey and how empowering the younger generations has been a major component on why she’s doing what she’s doing now. Fellow teammate at Horsepower Strength & Conditioning and Strongman athlete; we go through what has been the foundation to help others find that mental grit they’ve been searching for.2023-02-271h 11Unf$&k Your Health6. Ashton Sorenson - Addiction, Faith & Self-Reflection (Part 2)Ashton and I continue our conversation and get real. Part 2 of Monday’s episode is a continuation of looking within, building a solid support system and dealing with self-esteem and fear of judgement. Just two buds chatting.2023-02-221h 16Unf$&k Your Health5. Ashton Sorenson - Addiction, Faith & Self-reflection (Part 1)Having gone through addiction at a young age, Ashton had hit rock bottom multiple times and navigated through his sobriety by getting back in touch with his relationship with God. He encounters where he is at today and how his faith kept him grounded and allowed his moral compass to stay intact during some of the biggest storms he’s faced then and now. Join us for a raw conversation of healing, self-reflecting and rebuilding your inner-self2023-02-2047 minUnf$&k Your Health4. Kenn Glenn - Positivity & Life PurposeCaptain of the Minneapolis Fire Department, Army Veteran, father, friend, Jiu Jitsu guru, the list goes on. Kenn shares what helps him stay positive and his goal in life to be the best he can for others. Ever-so-humble, he shares his past and what drives him to keep dreaming.2023-02-131h 01Unf$&k Your Health3. Megan LaCosse - Bodybuilding, Discipline & Your “why”Disney Princess, personal trainer, artist, NPC Bikini, bodybuilding and so much more. Is there anything Megan can’t do? She takes us through what discipline truly means to her and reminds us that our “why” is so important and having the right mindset can take us farther than you think.2023-02-061h 18Unf$&k Your Health2. Haley Mills - Crohn’s Disease & AdvocacyFellow Vikings fan, Tommie alum and co-host to the popular “Sports and the City Podcast,” Haley, shares her journey with Crohn’s. She takes us through her frequent trips to the hospital and multiple surgeries. Follow along as she speaks the importance of knowing your body and the connection to our mental health.2023-02-011h 06
Unf$&k Your Health1. Regina Ting Chen - Red envelopes & ManifestingExecutive assistant by day, actress for life. You may know her from her most recent work as Ms. Kelly from the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, but I’ve come to know her as a friend, coworker and advocate for a healthy lifestyle. Regina shares what keeps her motivated and focused each and every day; how energy and surrounding yourself with the right people matter and reigniting the spark within on finding joy.2023-01-301h 04Unf$&k Your HealthWelcome listeners to the Unf$&k Your Health podcast with host Allison AlejoWe all have struggles and we all have negative thoughts but it’s what shifts our mind that can take us to a more positive outcome. Join me as we go through health journeys of varying degrees and how to be ok with not being ok. To know self care isn’t selfish. To find a support group to get you through life’s sh!tty obstacles. We are in this together to end the mental health stigma and allow people to be vulnerable without judgment. Raw conversations with real people.2023-01-2900 min
A New American Town - Bentonville, ArkansasState of the Art 2020Join us for today's talk with Alejo Benedetti, assistant curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges, and Allison Glenn, associate curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges about a State of the Art 2020!Visit Bentonville for the opening of the Momentary, a new space for contemporary visual and performing arts, and the debut of State of the Art II at both locations.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our...2020-02-1217 min
A New American Town - Bentonville, ArkansasState of the Art 2020Join us for today's talk with Alejo Benedetti, assistant curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges, and Allison Glenn, associate curator of contemporary art at Crystal Bridges about a State of the Art 2020!Visit Bentonville for the opening of the...2020-02-1217 min