Amanda Brabec - Podcast Details

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Build with BrabecIntroducing the Literally Nothing Matters Podcast!Surprise! Build with Brabec didn't get a rebrand at all. Instead, me & my bestie cooked up something SO much better, and I'm so excited to share it with you. Check out this quick clip to see what we're all about, and if it tickles your pickle, listen to us wherever you listen to podcasts. Of course, join the community @literallynothingmatterspod. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2023-03-1501 min

Build with BrabecEVERYTHING IS CHANGINGBIG episode this week - literally everything is changing. This podcast. My life. In this week's episode I share updates on season 3 of the podcast, the rebrand, major life updates that I have not shared anywhere else yet (!!), and I do some serious reflection. Main theme - the only constant in life is change so we've got to embrace it and ride the waves. Make sure to follow Build with Brabec Podcast on Instagram so you can stay up to date on updates for the big podcast change! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s...2022-11-0321 min

Build with BrabecCreating Ripples & Cultivating Confidence with Alex ZaunerAlex Zauner, host of the Creating Ripples podcast, joins me on the podcast to talk about cultivating radical confidence, the beauty in working on your relationship with alcohol, the transition to motherhood, showing up in your life authentically, and SO much more. Check out Creating Ripples: @creatingripplespodcast Connect with Alex on IG: @alexandrazauner Check out her website: alexandrazauner.com LAST CHANCE - join the Body Image Bootcamp group! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-10-201h 16

Build with BrabecFueled and Well with Brittany WehrleSports Dietitian and owner of Fueled and Well, Brittany Wehrle joins me on the podcast this week to chat all things intuitive eating, fueling your body without rules & restrictions, relearning how to follow our body's cues, double standards in fitness, body image as a fitness instructor, and so much more. Connect with her on IG - @fueledandwell Check out her website - --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-10-131h 07

Build with BrabecSelf Talk, Self Confidence, Motivation & How They're All ConnectedToday it's just me, myself, and I, and I'm doing a lot of reflection on motivation, willpower, self talk, and how all of those things are tied to our self confidence. If you're looking to live a healthier lifestyle, but feel like you've "failed" at all of your past attempts, this episode might be perfect you. This episode will help you reflect, gain some clarity, and hopefully take some steps toward better self talk, more positive motivations for health goals, longer lasting healthy habits, and building some BAD ASS CONFIDENCE. Because you deserve it, bestie! Check out...2022-10-0620 min

Build with BrabecQuit Hustle Culture & Set Boundaries with Alexa MartinAlexa Martin, certified trauma informed life coach, joins me on the podcast this week to teach us all how to create a life with more time for US. We chat all about quitting hustle culture, setting boundaries with work, and creating a life with actual, real-life BALANCE. Connect with Alexa on IG - @alexakmart Join Alexa's Boundaries Bootcamp Sign up for Body Image Bootcamp by the end of Sept. & save $200! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-09-291h 03

Build with BrabecTake Control of Your Health Destiny with Dr. Efrat LamandreDr. Efrat Lamandre joins us on the podcast this week to help us take control of our health destiny through her Knew Method - which empowers patients to finally realize that their symptoms are not in their head, using Functional Medicine. We discuss: where traditional medicine falls short, the value of finding the CAUSE behind the symptoms, inflammation, leaky gut & gut health, advocating for your health, and so much more. Connect with Dr. Efrat - @theknewmethod Get a free consultation! Learn more about the Body Image Bootcamp - starting October 17th! --- ...2022-09-221h 01

Build with BrabecGet Yourself Out of a FunkOn this week's solo episode, I am being a little honest about the ups and downs of my mental health. Instead of sharing fake, toxic positivity, I'm sharing some tools that help me pull myself out of a slump. Get 15% off Tru's DREAM drink with code AMANDA15. Learn more about the Body Image Bootcamp - starting this fall! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-09-1549 min

Build with BrabecAre your limiting beliefs affecting your body image & fitness routine?Do you say things like "I'm the worst", "I always quit", "I'm never motivated", "I'm so lazy"? Don't worry, we all do it. In this solo episode I'm talking about these limiting beliefs and narratives we all have for ourselves and how they affect our body image, fitness routines, and overall health. By challenging & breaking down our limiting beliefs we can open up a whole new world of confidence and success! Click here for more info on the Body Image Bootcamp! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support...2022-09-0841 min

Build with BrabecEat MORE to Get Healthier with Morgan YarboroughTW: eating disorders, body dysmorphia Fellow Boston Personal Trainer & Handle Bar instructor, Morgan Yarborough, joins me on the podcast to chat about her fitness journey, how she's improved her body image & relationship with food and exercise (and how you can too!), improving your relationship with food with REVERSE dieting & how eating more can actually HELP you reach your fitness goals, choosing to drink less than most of her peers, etc. Connect with Morgan on IG - @fitxmo Grab the last spot in my 8-week VIRTUAL beginner's strength workout series. --- Send in a...2022-09-0154 min

Behind The BiteEp 98 - How to Feel Good in Your Body with Amanda BrabecDo you still connect what you eat with how much you think you need to exercise? Would you call yourself someone who doesn’t “like” exercise? Which physical activities make you feel good in your body?In this podcast episode, I speak about how to feel good in your body with Amanda Brabec. We reflect on some of the diet culture myths and how to enjoy your exercise.Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on...2022-08-2544 min

Build with BrabecSober Powered with Gill TietzThis week on the podcast we are finding the POWER in sobriety (or sober curiosity) with Gill Tietz of the Sober Powered Podcast - we discuss the science behind what alcohol does to our brains, the big lessons she's learned in her sobriety journey, how to explore your own relationship with alcohol, and so much more. Connect with Gill on IG - @sober.powered Listen to the Sober Powered Podcast Check our Gill's website - soberpowered.com Join the Build with Brabec podcast private Facebook group for community, c...2022-08-251h 22

Build with BrabecWhat are your motivators for exercise?Today on the podcast I'm talking all about workout motivation - are you doing it for external validation, weight loss because of societal pressures, poor body image, etc. etc. We're going deep, but I think we'll all be able to let out a big sigh of relief after. Enjoy! Want to work on your exercise routine? Download my free guide to create a sustainable movement routine you actually love! Want to be a part of the community? Join the private FB group! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...2022-08-1824 min

Build with BrabecCreating Body Peace with Nina Manolson, MA, NBC-HWCNina Manolson, MA, NBC-HWC, joins me on the podcast to teach us how to end the war with our bodies and food so we can create sustainable body peace. Connect with Nina on IG: @ninamanolson Visit her website for free resources, including her FREE virtual workshop on Aug. 24 (2022): ninamanolson.com Click here to download my new free guide: 5 Tips to Create a Sustainable Movement Routine You Actually Love --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/s...2022-08-111h 08

Build with BrabecSitting in the Shit to Find Your True Self with Angela Gentile (she's back!)Badass woman, Angela Gentile, joins me on the podcast (again!) for such an honest, deep, impactful, and valuable conversation. We talk about how sitting in the discomfort of the tough times in life is so important for your personal growth. We talk about creating your dream life - a life that FEELS right for YOU, working to break generational trauma, setting boundaries, and protecting your peace. The conversation goes A LOT of places, but they all felt SO good. Enjoy! Connect with Angela on IG - @theangelagentile Check out Sweat Remix - @sweatremix and www.s...2022-08-041h 17

Build with BrabecBody Image & Food Rules on VacationI used to ruin my vacations. Sure, on the outside, I was on vacation & everything was great, but on the inside, I was obsessing over food 24/7 and stressing about when I'd be able to workout to "make up" for all of the enjoying I was doing. I wasn't present when I could have been making memories with loved ones, because my body image had a chokehold on me. Being on vacation this last week was such a nice reminder of how far I've come, so I wanted to do a little reflecting with you all this week on where I...2022-07-2828 min

Build with BrabecBreaking Up With Hustle Culture with Sophie Marie WellnessWe all feel the perpetual burnout - from hustle culture, from social media, from the never ending list of self care habits we should be doing, books we should be reading, and so on and so on. Sophie from Sophie Marie Wellness joins me on the podcast for a very grounding and honest conversation how and why she decided to break up with hustle culture & how living more authentically has benefitted her. We also discussing the damaging affects of social media & how we can create a better (and less reliant) relationship with it, realistic morning routines... basically how to...2022-07-2152 min

Build with BrabecMoney Mindset & Getting Your Financial Shit Together with Tara Marie MurphyIt's time we TALK ABOUT MONEY! We are so quick to shy away from talking to each other about money - but that only keeps us more in the dark and does nothing for our money mindset. Money Coach Tara Marie Murphy joins me on this week's podcast to help make all things money less scary & more approachable - saving, investing, budgeting, and where the hell to start! She is super successful in the corporate finance world, but loves helping women with this stuff, so she also does one-on-one coaching, group coaching, teaches masterclasses, and did I mention Tara...2022-07-141h 07

Build with BrabecDiet Deep Dive: Whole 30 with my big sister Megan!My older sister Megan FINALLY joins me on the podcast for this very special Diet Deep Dive episode. We dive deep into the Whole 30 diet - its origin by wellness influencer and Sports Medicine Nutritionist Melissa Urban, its purpose, the guidelines, and of course we analyze it all to help you decide whether or not it's something worth trying. Megan has done the Whole 30 diet a few times so she also shares her personal insight. What diet do you want me to do next?! Join the Build with Brabec Podcast private Facebook group! ...2022-07-071h 00

Build with BrabecIs Anyone Else Getting The Major Ick From Our Country?On this week's episode, I unfortunately have to talk about what's going on in our country. I would love to be an escape for you all, but I wouldn't feel right about not addressing the major injustice happening in our country and the major pain and suffering of women that is already RAGING across the country. I hope that this episode makes you feel less hopeless & more validated in all of your feelings. I also talk about maintaining a more damp lifestyle, some body image wins, how working on your body image is MAJORLY feminist, and how we should...2022-06-3040 min

Build with BrabecLiving a "Damp" Lifestyle with Hana DanlyHana Danly, who gained popularity on Tik Tok for sharing her journey with a "damp" lifestyle, joins me on the podcast to help us all explore our relationships with alcohol. Whether you're trying to cut back on drinking, have a big trip or life events coming up that you're stressed about, or just want to evaluate your relationship with drinking, this episode is PERFECT for you. Connect with Hana on IG - @hana.elson Follow Hana on Tik Tok - @hana.elson Join the new BUILD WITH BRABEC PODCAST PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! ...2022-06-2359 min

Build with BrabecBeing More Present & Dealing with the Ups and Downs of Your Body Image JourneyOn this solo episode, I share how I am trying to be more present in every day life in order to help cope with anxiety. I also get real about my own body image journey to help you take the pressure of yours. That's why it's called a JOURNEY, people - it has its ups and downs, and it is certainly not just an easy fix. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-06-1630 min

Build with BrabecCDB, The Truth About Supplements, & Connecting Nutrition & Medicine with Dr. Rachele PojednicDr. Rachele Pojednic joins me on the podcast for a super interesting & informative conversation all about: Her groundbreaking CBD research & its impact on exercise recovery The dirty little secret of the supplement industry The 1 supplement every woman should take The truth about nutrition & exercise The importance of connecting medicine, nutrition, and fitness professionals How to spot bs in the wellness industry Connect with Rachele on IG - @rachelepojednic Check out Strong Process - @strongprocess --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2022-06-091h 21

Build with BrabecDiet Deep Dive: NoomOn this Diet Deep Dive episode, I'm exploring the newest diet craze, Noom. Noom has been EVERYWHERE, so I'm going through the in's and the out's of this psychology-based, food tracker so you don't have to. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-06-0253 min

Build with BrabecLet's Get a Good Night Sleep with Alanna McGinnLet's stop wearing our lack of sleep as a badge of honor & start prioritizing getting better rest. Sleep expert & founder of Good Night Sleep Site, Alanna McGinn, joins me on the podcast this week and share the importance of getting enough sleep, how to get quality sleep, and how to improve your mindfulness not only at bedtime, but also throughout your day. Check out Good Night Sleep Site Connect with them IG - @gmsleepsite Listen to Alanna's podcast - This Girl Loves Sleep --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...2022-05-261h 00

Creating Ripples167 Body Image, Your Value Is Not Tied To The Scale & Connecting With Your Body with Amanda BrabecOn todays episode Alex talks with Amanda Brabec personal trainer, body image coach and podcast host. They talk about navigating body image, the thoughts we have and Amandas journey of focusing on empowering herself and others in their journey with their bodies. Discussed on todays episode: -empowering others -body image -fitness -feeling like had to look a certain way -not weighing yourself -internal work -mindset -journalling and reflecting on her relationship with her body -your value is not...2022-05-241h 00

Build with Brabec30 Things I Learned In My First Thirty YearsSince I am thirty, flirty, and THRIVING as of this week (s/o to my fellow Taurus peeps out there!), I decided to share my 30 biggest lessons from my first 30 years of life. Everything from love, relationships, friendships, boundaries, career, others' opinions, wellness, and more! But I want to hear yours too - DM them to me or shoot me an email & I'll share (anonymously of course!) on next week's episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-05-191h 06

Build with BrabecRoe v. Wade - What does ending this long-standing federal protection of abortion rights really mean?Today on the podcast, I wanted to talk about what's really been on my mind. Truly, since the draft opinion of overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked, I have had a pit in my stomach that I just can't shake. So, I wanted to do a little bit of my own research to better understand not only the history of Roe v. Wade, but also the reasoning behind this opinion, what it ACTUALLY could mean for us even beyond abortion rights, and what we can actually do to take action. Now, as I say a million times i...2022-05-1235 min

Build with BrabecFinding Happiness & LOVE with Michelle WaxBoston dating coach, Michelle Wax, joins us on the podcast to help you fix your dating life! Single or not, she shares so much great advice about finding confidence, the key to happiness, enjoying the dating process, & improving your love life. Connect with Michelle on IG - @michellewaxdating Want to work together? Whether personal training, body image coaching, or other fun collabs, fill out this inquiry form. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-05-051h 13

Build with BrabecWhat The F!? Common Intuitive Eating, Body Positivity, & Mindful Movement Misconceptions Debunked!Happy Thursday, my loves! On today's podcast I share how I am trying to be more present, recapping my main thoughts/opinions on the new season of Selling Sunset (literally no one asked), and most importantly, debunking & reflecting on common misconceptions of intuitive eating, body positivity, mindful movement, and more. Want to work together? (PT or body image program starting May 9th) - fill out this inquiry form so we can chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2022-04-2828 min

Build with BrabecI GOT MARRIED! Our Impromptu Wedding Story & My Body Image StoryThis week's podcast goes SO many places. Where do I start? Why IG has been giving me the ick lately & I'd rather be on Tik Tok where it's less about perfection and the highlight reel, and you can be more yourself. Anyone else? MY WEDDING STORY! Yep, you heard it right. We got married! One month after our engagement... no I'm not pregnant! But listen to hear about why we did it and how the day went. I also do a deeper dive on my own struggles with body image, body dysmorphia, and a toxic relationship with food a...2022-04-211h 00

Build with BrabecFood Freedom & Making Peace With FoodThis week I am teaching you how to make peace with food - food that might be triggering for you, food you obsess over or consider yourself "addicted" to, the "bad" stuff. I chat through what triggers these feeling toward food, how to identify why you're feeling that way, and step-by-step tips to how you can start removing emotions from eating so you can finally achieve food freedom. Want to inquire about working with Amanda or joining the May round of Build Your Best Body Image? Fill out this form! --- Send in a voice message...2022-04-1420 min

Build with BrabecBody Neutrality - Because Who The Hell Loves Themselves Every Single Day!?We've all heard of body positivity, who hasn't?! But if you've felt discouraged because you can't seem to achieve the ultimate, unwavering positivity and confidence that the body positivity movement spouts, this episode is for you. Body neutrality will help you be a little easier on yourself, but also help you find confidence in all that you ARE because it will force you to explore your value past your looks. Questions? Comments? Topic/guest ideas? Don't be a stranger! Interested in joining the May round of Build Your Best Body Image or want to chat to...2022-04-0741 min

Build with BrabecDiet Deep Dive: 75 HardIntroducing, the Diet Deep Dive! In this ongoing episode series, I'm going to explore popular diets, fitness fads, wellness trends, hot health topics, and more! Being that it has taken social media by storm, we have to start out with 75 Hard. The 75 Hard Challenge claims to be a "mental toughness challenge" and certainly not a fitness challenge, yet it is very centered on physical change. We deep dive on the creator, Any Frisell, and guidelines of the 75 Hard Challenge. Want to suggest the next Diet Deep Dive topic? Email me with the subject line "Diet Deep Dive."2022-03-3147 min

Build with BrabecAll Things PCOS, Hormone & Gut Health, & Supporting Your Body with Nutrition with Shelagh Rose NutritionShelagh of Shelagh Rose Nutrition hops on the pod this week to do a DEEP DIVE on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) - what it is, how to recognize it in your own body, and of course how you can support your body through nutrition and proper movement. Follow Shelagh - @shelaghrosenutrition Work with Shelagh Listen to my episode on the Eat the Damn Cake Podcast! Interested in learning more about/joining the May round of Build Your Best Body Image? Fill out this form to set up an inquiry call! ...2022-03-241h 12

Eat The Damn CakeEpisode 69 - Build With The B's ft. Amanda BrabecThis episode we sat down with Amanda and discussed all things related to the fitness industry and what ultimately led Amanda to start her body image coaching!2022-03-2249 min

Build with BrabecLosing Weight While Working on Food Freedom & Body ImageOn this week's podcast, I share some insight on: decoupling weight loss goals with overall health focusing on a weight loss/health goals while working on finding food freedom & your body image taking the pressure off of yourself to LOVE your body every day If you want to work with me, either one-on-one or in my group body image program, please fill out this inquiry form. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-03-1731 min

Build with BrabecBody Image, Inclusivity in Fitness, Filters & False Info on Tik Tok & More with Marina Gearhart (AGAIN!)Marina Gearhart joins me on the podcast for a second time (lucky me!), and we chat all things body confidence, why inclusivity is so important in the fitness space, how to make it more inclusive, medical bias & eating disorders, how social media impacts our mental health, and SO much more! Connect with Marina on IG - @movingwithmarina Work with Marina - www.movingwithmarina.com Marina's Recs: What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Intuitive Eating...2022-03-101h 19

Build with BrabecCreating a Consistent Exercise Routine (Even If You've Always Hated Working Out!)On the first solo episode of the month, I'm giving you some insider info! Ha, not really, but I am letting you in on some of the mindful movement tips I share in my Build Your Best Body Image Program. If you've never liked exercising or can't seem to stick to a workout regimen, I'm going to help you create a lasting, consistent movement routine that fits into your life, you enjoy, and works for YOU. Want to join the next round of Build Your Best Body Image program or work with me in another capacity? Fill o...2022-03-0334 min

Build with BrabecWhy you should care about your pelvic floor with Dr. Jaxie MethDr. Jaxie Meth, owner of The Method PT, joins me on the podcast this week to share all things pelvic floor health - feeling fully supported in strength training, pain during sex, pre and post natal care, and so much more. Connect with Jaxie: @themethod.pt Book an appointment at The Method PT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-02-2451 min

Build with BrabecRadical Self Love &... MY ENGAGEMENT STORY!We are rounding out this month of love on the podcast with the most important love of all... self love! In honor of Valentine's Day, I am sharing FOURTEEN tips and tactics for you to cultivate some RADICAL self love in your life. Because the way you treat yourself trickles into all aspects of your life & shows others how to treat you as well. If this episode resonates with you, please shoot me a DM on Instagram to set up an intro call for the next round of Build Your Best Body Image program. We start mid-March!2022-02-1700 min

Build with BrabecKrystin Ross on Connecting with Your Sexuality, Increasing Your Confidence, & How It All Improves Your IntuitionKrystin Ross, a sexology, relationship, & dating coach, joins me on the podcast this week to share all things sex & sexuality. She helps us to reconnect with our sexuality & femininity, show up more confidently in the bedroom, improve your body language, keep the fire alive, and how it can all improve your intuition. I also share hilarious listener sex stories, as well as a few of my own. Krystin's Rec: Vagina by Naomi Wolf Connect with Krystin: @Krystin.Ross Work with Krystin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2022-02-101h 33

Build with BrabecDry January - Why I Did It & How It WentTW: sexual assault, rape, & alcoholism Did you just wrap up Dry January, Sober January, or are you just thinking about exploring a break from alcohol? SAME. I am sharing my reasons why I did Dry January, what I learned, how the experience went, and what I'll be doing moving forward. Looking to explore a "damp" or sober curious lifestyle? I share some insight on that as well! Listeners also share their reasons & experiences with sobriety this month. Yes, we do get serious today, but I also share some life updates, including yet another story proving...2022-02-0331 min

Build with BrabecKara Duval On Mindful Movement, Pilates, Supporting Your Body, & Changing Your Perspective on FitnessKara Duval of Kara Duval Pilates & The Range joins me on the podcast this week & shares so many insights about the origin & development of her online fitness business, The Range, as well as how her perspectives of fitness & her own routines have changed since COVID-19. We also get into mindful movement & what that really means, the importance of language in fitness, working out to support your body, and so much more. Connect with Kara - @karaduvalpilates Check Out Her Website or Try The Range Kara's Book Recommendation: To Shake The Sleeping Self ...2022-01-271h 06

Build with BrabecHappy Birthday to the Pod! Build with Brabec Turns 1!Happy birthday to the Build with Brabec podcast! Can you believe it has been a whole ass year since the first episode dropped?! Take a trip down memory lane at some of the most impactful & important takeaways from past interviews. Even if you've already listened to every episode (THANK YOU BTW), these are great reminders to embody in your every day life. Here's to year 2! Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch video footage of podcast interviews & weekly free workouts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRTZwnPRFTfhLnGOl6YEhA Get 1 month FREE of my...2022-01-2047 min

Build with BrabecBMI is Bullshit, Sober January, & Living More AlignedYes, we are going all over the place with this solo episode! I give some life updates, content recommendations & share why I'm doing Dry January, Sober January, whatever you want to call it, how I'm planning on living more aligned this year, and give you the scoop on why BMI is a trash measure of health (and why it's wildly racist). Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2022-01-1343 min

Build with BrabecIt Started with Farts - Body Image Healing, Body Neutrality, & Boundaries with Molly SeifertBody image coach Molly Seifert joins the podcast this week to discuss the tools she gives her clients in her body image business, the layers of body image healing & the grief that may accompany the process, setting healthy boundaries with yourself & others, and so much more. Connect with Molly on IG: @mollykatewellness Work with Molly: mollykatewellness.com Last chance to sign up for the Build Your Best Body Image Program, starting Monday 1/10! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2022-01-061h 14

Creating the 4%: Real Life Stories From The Fitness IndustryAmanda Brabec: Unlearn & Reframe Your Relationships With Food, Exercise & Your Body Through Intuition, Mindfulness, Meditation & MovementAmanda Brabec is a fitness instructor & personal trainer based in Boston whose mission is to make fitness FUN & approachable for everyone. Almost five years ago, she took a leap of faith, did a local fitness instructor certification & instantly fell in love with the connection & empowerment created in a group fitness setting. Shortly after, she left her corporate marketing & event planning career to pursue fitness full time. After a few years, she noticed just how fat-phobic & diet-centric the industry still can be, and how damaging those messages can be to clients so she is launching a group body i...2022-01-051h 06

Build with BrabecBONUS EPISODE: New Years (non) Resolutions & a 2021 Wrap UpSURPRISE! I just simply could NOT stay away for 2 full weeks, so I'm leaving you with one more episode for 2021. I wrapped up 2021 in both pop culture & my own life, as well encourage you to think about your year before we move forward. I also help to better shape your New Years resolutions so you find the success you desire, and if resolutions aren't really your things (don't worry, me either), I'm giving you some really positive alternatives & why they work! Thank you again for such an amazing year- Happy New Year, my loves! Join t...2021-12-3028 min

Build with BrabecLife Updates, Chasing Your Dreams, Thinking BIG, & Choosing Who You AreOn the LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR, I share some exciting life updates & get real about what's been going on in my life this year. I also encourage you to quit operating out of a place of scarcity & start thinking BIG for once, finally ditch imposter syndrome, and choose who YOU want to be, instead of letting the world continue to make that decision for you. Thank you so much for spending an hour + with me each week- 2021 was a dream & it's all because of YOU! Please please please leave a voicemail here, text me, shoot me a...2021-12-1631 min

Build with BrabecFertility Journeys & How They Affect Your Body Image, Relationship, Mental Health & More with JanessaTW: fertility, infertility, miscarriages, etc. My dear friend Janessa Grosse so graciously asked if she could share her fertility story on the podcast, and I thought it would be a great way for other women to not feel so alone in their own journeys surrounding starting a family (or not!). She shares her story, and we discuss how going through something like this affects your mental health, body image, and relationships. Thank you to all of the listeners that shared some perspectives & their own stories. While this episode is beautifully raw, I recognize that is also a...2021-12-091h 28

Build with BrabecKatie Diasti on Founding Viv for your V & Sustainable Period CareKatie Diasti, the CEO and Founder of Viv for your V, joins me on the podcast this week & shares her story of launching her company at only 22 years old, what her days as a young entrepreneur look like, how Viv for your V is changing the period care game, and why we should all care about the sustainability & inclusivity of our period care brands. Connect with Viv for your V: @vivforyourv Connect with Katie: @katiediasti Enjoy 15% off Viv for your V products with code BUILDWITHBRABEC --- Sen...2021-12-021h 14

Build with BrabecChallenging the Food Police- Tools to Have Your Happiest Holiday SeasonI share some tools to help you challenge the food police- both internal & external. Think setting boundaries with family, ways to help you deal with outside comments, challenging internal comments, and fully enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner, as well as the rest of the holiday season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-11-1834 min

Voices by VivHealing your Relationship with Exercise, Food, and your Body with Amanda BrabecHas your relationship with food and fitness changed since the pandemic? Amanda Brabec (@buildwithbrabec) shares her journey into the health & wellness space, giving advice and resources for changing the way you think about fitness. Follow Amanda on IG: @buildwithbrabec 2021-11-1452 min

Build with BrabecGoal Setting Part 2, Getting Out of a Funk, & Life UpdatesDid the time change throw you for a loop? Are you in a funk? Are you putting way too much pressure on yourself? Big same. I have been in such a big funk lately, and in this episode, I get REALLY honest about it, how to find the balance between sitting with your feelings & pulling yourself out of them, and more. I also continue last week's conversation about setting goals & creating positive habits that we can bring into the new year. Let's link arms & move in a positive direction together! Enjoy 15% off all Viv for your V...2021-11-1137 min

Build with BrabecSetting Smarter Goals, Getting Aligned, & Making the Most of the Rest of the YearWe hit November and BAM we're already hit with all the super intense, "Are you going to wait to the new year to change your life?! Get ahead of everyone else!" messaging. But that doesn't really help you, does it? It probably just makes you feel motivated for a second, then guilty if you don't end up taking action or sticking with it. That's not your fault. Those messages are pretty empty & don't give you much to work with. So I'm hopping on to give you some helpful tips on how you can start to think about some goals...2021-11-0418 min

Build with BrabecStefanie Michele on Binge Eating Disorder & Recovery, Healing Your Body Image, & Setting Lasting BoundariesStefanie Michele, Certified Coach, MS, OT/L, shares her personal journey dealing with & healing from Binge Eating Disorder, becoming a coach & helping people on their own roads to recovery. She shares the process she walks her clients through, from breaking down their own subconscious fat phobia, healing their body image, unsubscribing from diet culture, realizing the emotions that are tied to their disorder, and so much more. We also review how to set healthy boundaries with friends and family, especially going into the holiday season, as well as how to help and support loved ones going through any disordered...2021-10-281h 00

Build with BrabecKatie McKersie on Post Birth Control Syndrome, PCOS, and Hacking Your Hormone HealthThis week I invite Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Katie McKersie, on the podcast to share her journey of healing her PCOS through nutrition & lifestyle, PCOS Q&A, post birth control syndrome, and the importance of hormone health. Connect with Katie on IG - @holistico.katie Work with Katie: holistico.ca Recommendations on this episode: Functional Fertility Podcast Are You Menstrual? Podcast How to Heal Your Metabolism Hair Like a Fox Beyond the Pill --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...2021-10-211h 06

Build with BrabecBecca One Checca on Fitness Careers, Long Lasting Motivation, and the Importance of your WhyBecca Rivera, better known as Becca One Checca, Head Trainer of EverybodyFights Hilltop, joins me on the podcast to share how she went from analyzing dirt to becoming a Boston fitness queen, how she helps her clients find lasting motivation, the importance of finding your why, and some realities of being a fitness professional. Connect with Becca on IG - @becca1checca Train with Becca - absandbody.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-10-1552 min

Build with BrabecSolo Episode: My Body Image Journey & Healing Your OwnTW: body image, disordered eating & exercise This week I open up all about my personal journey with body image- the good, the bad, and the ugly. While I dig deep & get a little raw with you all, I hope that it helps you feel less alone in any of the negative thoughts you've ever had about your own body, battles you've ever had with food, and of course poor relationships you've ever had with exercise. This is not meant to be sad or to receive pity, rather to serve as a way to connect & let you know...2021-10-0740 min

Build with BrabecSarah Gaines on Dieting to Body Image Healing, Intuition Through Movement, & Self Love AffirmationsSarah Gaines, former Boston fitness instructor, creator of JoySpace & JoyFlow, & teacher of body image, self love, and spirituality joins me on this week's episode. She shares how she went from dieting since age 8, to finally getting her "dream body" & what came with that, to finding healing & tapping into intuition and helping others do the same. I have already listened to this episode three times before posting it because damn fam, it's a GOOD one. Connect with Sarah- @sarahjgaines Move with Sarah on JoySpace --- Send in a voice m...2021-09-301h 01

Build with BrabecSydney Ortega on home style & organization, developing your own personal style, & starting her very own storeMy dear friend Sydney Ortega, owner of Simply Placed in downtown Beverley, MA, joins me this week & shares how she quit her 10 year career in digital marketing to follow her dreams & open her very own home boutique. She gives so many useful tips on approachable ways to refresh your home's decor, how to better organize, and how to develop your own personal style. Shop Simply Placed with 10% off THIS WEEK ONLY, using code BUILDWITHBRABEC Connect with Syd- @shop.simplyplaced Syd recommends: Read the Alchemist Follow & listen to Living with Landyn --- Send...2021-09-231h 21

Build with BrabecBuild with Brabec Quickie: You are worthy RIGHT NOWHi friends! I'm going to start releasing some "Build with Brabec Quickies", which will be super short, digestible episodes that focus on small pieces of advice, inspiration, and self development so we can all continue to be inspired by each other! In this week's quickie I talk about self limiting beliefs, waiting to chase after your goals, and how we are all WORTHY of our dream life right now. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-09-1622 min

Build with BrabecNatalie Lizarraga on Breaking Into Broadcast Journalism, Finding (& Maintaining Confidence), & Being a Role Model for Young GirlsI was lucky enough to sit down with this absolute GEM of a human being! Natalie Lizarraga, LA native turned Boston media leader, shares how she broke into her on-air anchor role in her late twenties, her relationship with fitness, how she stays so confidence with so many eyes on her, and what it means knowing some of said eyes are young girls. Connect with Nat on IG- @natliztv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-09-091h 11

Build with BrabecSolo Episode: Keep Showing Up As Your Perfectly Imperfect SelfOn this month's solo episode I ugly cry about Texas' new abortion law, chat about pop culture, and answer lots of listener questions about showing up for yourself, getting started in a fitness routine after having a baby or going through an injury, mindfulness tips, and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-09-0248 min

Build with BrabecJess Fracalossi on Opening The Handle Bar, Creating a Community, & Advocating for Mental HealthJess Fracalossi, founder & CEO of The Handle Bar Indoor Cycling Studio (here in Boston!), shares her story of opening the studio at just 24, cultivating an amazing community, expanding to 5 studio locations, advocating for mental health, and how she has balances it all as a mother. Connect with Jess on IG- @jessfracalossi Connect with The Handle Bar on IG- @the_handle_bar Ride (or move!) with us at The Handle Bar! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2021-08-261h 01

Build with BrabecCatharine Arnston, CEO of ENERGYbits on the Power of Algae in our Every Day DietCatharine Arnston, founder & CEO of ENERGYbits (algae tablets for immune & gut health, energy, beauty, & more) shares the power of incorporating algae, spirulina, & chlorella into our every day diet. She also shares her story of creating the business, what it means to her, how it can impact the world as a whole, & advice to other new entrepreneurs. Connect with ENERGYbits on IG- @energybits @beautybits Visit their website- energybits.com Enjoy 20% off your ENERGYbits with code BUILDWITHBRABEC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: h...2021-08-1956 min

Build with BrabecMaria Costello on Shooting Your Shot, Breaking Into the Fitness Industry, & Serving OthersMaria Costello, a fabulous fitness instructor in Long Island, sits down with me and shares her story about how she left a flourishing corporate job to pursue a new career in fitness at age 32, how important it is to just shoot your shot, the importance of serving others, how life changes after becoming a mother, and so much more. Connect with Maria on IG- @costello_maria_ Have a biz? Work with Maria to transform your digital presence! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: h...2021-08-121h 11

Build with BrabecSolo Episode: Boundaries, Embarrassing Life Updates, & Listener Q&AThis week it is me, myself, and I on the pod. I share some embarrassing life updates, recap all the trash tv I've been watching, & answer a bunch of listener questions about intuitive eating, fitness, and body image. Shop Organifi products for 15% off with code BUILDWITHBRABEC. Shop FRE Skincare for 15% off with code ABRABEC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-08-0553 min

Build with BrabecKara Lennon on Channeling Main Character Energy, Starting Her Biz, & Trusting the JourneyKara Lennon joins me this week, and we talk ALL things Elevate By K (her quarantine baby turned biz), her very nonlinear career journey & how she knows when to make a new jump, trusting your gut, and of course, channeling that main character energy! We also have a very important discussion regarding Boston's best margaritas and espresso martinis, so for that alone, this episode is a must. Connect with Kara on IG- @karalennon @elevatebyk Check out her website: www.elevatebyk.com Sign up for your 7 day free trial of Elevate by K! 2021-07-291h 21

Build with BrabecKayla Lee Mills on Self Love, Self Growth, & Investing in Your Own LifeThis week I sit down with one of my favorite humans- Kayla Lee Mills! She shares how she started her super successful online shop during COVID, learning more about herself, improving her relationship with her body, and the growing pains that occur when you are relentless in your pursuit of the best life you envision for yourself. Connect with Kayla on IG- @kaylaleemills @imaworkingwoman Shop I'm A Working Woman Recs Mentioned On The Show: Read Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb GET 15% OFF ORGANIFI PRODUCTS W...2021-07-151h 07

Build with BrabecIzzy Atkinson on Self Confidence, Body Love, & Mental Health AwarenessIzzy Atkinson, Barry's Bootcamp instructor & creator of the Body Love Soul Method and Wildflower Project, shares how she worked through her struggles with body dysmorphia, anxiety, & self awareness to create two wonderful organizations that help women become more confident & self aware, heal their relationships with their bodies, and come together as a community to support each other in it all. Trigger warning: eating disorders & body dysmorphia Connect with Izzy on IG: @izzy.atkinson @wildflower.project Work with Izzy or check out her website: izzyatkinson.com Recommended in the episode: Love W...2021-07-081h 02

Build with BrabecEnjely Mora, MS, RD, LDN on Healing Your Relationship with Food, Anti Diet Culture, and Diversity in DieteticsEnjie Mora, MS, RD, LDN graces us with her presence & we talk all about how she went from a career in the military to working as a sports performance & eating disorder dietician. We dive deep into the dangers of diet culture, the importance of diversity in dietetics, and how to spot disordered patterns that could lead to an eating disorder. Connect with Enjie on IG- @enjie.mk Recommended in the episode: The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN Enjoy 15% of Organifi products with code: BUILDWITHBRABEC My favorites are...2021-07-011h 07

Build with BrabecKayla Mehr on Pre & Post Natal Fitness, Strong Pregnancies, & Getting Your Mojo BackThis week I sit down with local Boston fitness instructor, Kayla Mehr. We chat all about the in’s and out’s of pre and post natal fitness, getting your mojo back as a new mother, taking control of your pregnancy with strength & knowledge, dealing with negative body image, her experience with binge eating disorder, and so much more. Connect with Kayla on IG - @Kayla_mehr_ Check out her website & her pre & post natal fitness programs- www.yourfitmom.com Recommendations on the episode: Yeah Baby by Jillian Michaels Exercising Through Your Preg...2021-06-241h 04

Build with BrabecEmma Belluomo on Creating an Online Business, Cultivating Confidence, & Radiating EnergyEmma Belluomo on moving across the country during a pandemic, creating her own online fitness business and community, how she stays confident, where she gets her energy, and so much more! Connect with Emma on IG- @emmabelluomo Workout with Emma on Elevate Body. First class free with code EBFREE Recommendations in the episode: Atomic Habits by James Clear The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The JTrain Podcast ENJOY 15% OFF ORGANIFI PRODUCTS WITH CODE: BUILDWITHBRABEC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast...2021-06-171h 06

Gin and Chronic, The PodcastWe Have More To Say About This | Body ImageAlaina and Claire apparently have a lot to say on the topic of body image! They discuss the social and psychological implications around the perception of "healthy" bodies and try to work through their own struggles on this topic. Alaina is melting and Claire is delivering babies! Claire expresses her frustration at finding a dress for her brother's wedding and tries to come to terms with what feels like a "healthy" body for her. Social media is currently inundated with this information -- keeping it ever on our minds! How should we use the words "healthy" and "fat"...2021-06-1150 min

Build with BrabecPodcast Swap with Naomi Rotstein on Finding Your Passion and Improving Your Relationship with Food, Exercise, & Your BodyThis week we do our first ever Build with Brabec podcast swap! Naomi Rotstein of 1FitFoodie Podcast joins me & we record a joint episode, aka we interview each other. We had so much fun asking each other all about our journeys as fitness professionals & how they have evolved, as well as how we have learned to improve our relationships with food, exercise, and our bodies. (And obviously so much more!) Listen to Naomi's Podcast- 1FitFoodie Connect with Naomi on IG- @Naomi.Rotstein Enjoy 15% off Organifi products with code BUILDWITHBRABEC --- Send in a...2021-06-101h 17

Build with BrabecSolo Episode: Cultivating Confidence & Laughing at Annoying Fitness TrendsThis week you've got just me, myself, and I having a fun little gab sesh! I chat about my MDW, high's and lows of the week, tv and book recommendations, hilarious submissions about annoying fitness trends, and how to cultivate confidence. Enjoy 15% off Organifi products with code: BUILDWITHBRABEC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-06-0336 min

Build with BrabecJenny Mello, LICSW on Therapy, Coping, & Practicing REAL Self CareMy dear friend Jenny Mello joins me on the podcast this week! She is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, as well as a Certified Trauma Therapist. She shares tips on finding the right therapist and therapy style for YOU, coping with & managing your anxiety, maintaining balance, setting healthy boundaries, and incorporating REAL mindfulness & self care into your daily routine. Connect with Jenny on IG- @jennifermellolicsw Check out her website/Book an Appointment or Consultation- http://Jmellolicsw.com Resources mentioned on the episode: Visit PsychologyToday.com Read E-Squared by Pam Grout 2021-05-2755 min

Build with BrabecAli Hashemi on Starting a Social Impact Fitness Studio, Running a Business, & Doing It AllAli Hashemi, Owner of Good Sweat Studio in Arlington, VA, chats with us about starting a social impact fitness studio, making a lasting impact in your community, running a small business (throughout a pandemic AND with a toddler), and how she balances it all. Check out Good Sweat Studios- website & IG Connect with Ali on IG- @cyclewithali Ali's Recommendations Mentioned in the Episode: Sweat Equity by Jason Kelly @drbeckyatgoodinside on IG Get 20% off Organifi products with code BUILDWITHBRABEC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/b...2021-05-201h 08

Build with BrabecSolo Episode: Q&A on Intuitive Eating, Body Confidence, Fitness Tips, & MoreFirst solo episode is in the books! I answer questions from listeners about SO many different things- intuitive eating, body confidence, confidence in general, fitness tips, and more. Have more questions? Don't be shy! Get 15% off Organifi products with code BUILDWITHBRABEC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-05-1336 min

Build with BrabecAmanda Waldron, MS, RDN, LDN on All Things Nutrition, Intuitive Eating, & Fueling Your Body for ExerciseThis week I chat with fellow Boston fitness instructor, Amanda Waldron, MS, RDN, LDN. She shares insight into her work as a Registered Dietician, which equated to A LOT of tips on intuitive eating, how to fuel your body for your workouts & day-to-day life, challenging the internal & external food police, and why carbs are NOT bad (in fact why no food is "bad")! We chat about how our society has paired food with morality (and how to change that mentality) & she debunks many fitness and nutrition misconceptions. Connect with Amanda on IG- @abwaldrun Recommendations mentioned...2021-05-061h 07

Build with BrabecMiray Tayfun on Home Wellness Trackers, Entrepreneurship, Being A Woman in Business, & Her Success TipsThis week I chat with Miray Tayfun Founder & CEO of Vivoo App, a new wellness tracker, which uses at home urine tests for personalized nutrition & lifestyle advice. We discuss all things wellness, diet culture, how small daily habits can affect your general health, and all of the metrics the app tests for (and why!). We also chat about being a woman in business, starting her own company, and how she finds success by listening to her body & prioritizing mindfulness. USE CODE BRABEC30 A MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION TO VIVOO! Connect with Vivoo on IG- @vivooapp ...2021-04-2955 min

Sweating ShirtlessGoing From a 9-5 to Full Time Fitness with Amanda Brabec: Sweating ShirtlessIn this episode I chat with Amanda Brabec (@buildwithbrabec), NASM CPT, CES, about her journey of leaving the corporate world and perusing a full time career in fitness. On her Instagram, Website, Blog, Podcast, and Virtual platform, she helps people heal their relationships with food, exercise, & their bodies. Love it? Subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meredith-doty/support 2021-04-2352 min

Build with BrabecAshley Mitchell on Creating a More Inclusive Fitness Space, Allyship, Listening to "The Whispers", Mindfulness, & MoreThis week I have the honor of chatting with Ashley Mitchell (The Courage Campaign & The Conversations in Courage Podcast) all about her journey into becoming a fitness professional, how Boston's (and beyond) fitness space is white centered & how we can change that, allyship, trusting your gut & listening to the whispers, mindfulness, slowing down, pregnancy, advocating for yourself when it comes to healthcare, and SO much more. Connect with Ashley on IG- @blackgirlmagicmama Learn more about The Courage Campaign -@the.courage.campaign Listen to the Conversations in Courage Podcast JOIN IN O...2021-04-221h 20

Build with BrabecChristina Gallardo on Makeup Tips, Beauty Trends, Product Reviews, & the Beauty of BrownThis week I sit down with Boston makeup artist, beauty guru, and marketing whiz, Christina Gallardo who is shaking up the local scene with her virtual Girls Night In's, weekly Beauty Beat tv segment, endless helpful content on IG, and impressive features in the press. She is generous enough to share insider knowledge, makeup tips, and product recommendations, as well as dishes on popular beauty trends. She tells us about how she rose up as a dynamic leader in her industry, what that means to her, and her impactful new project- The Dynamic Beauty of Brown. Connect...2021-04-151h 10

Build with BrabecJessica Diaz on Surviving a Stroke at 36, Stroke Triggers & Warning Signs, Advocating for Your Health, & moreThis week's guest shares her courageous story of surviving a stroke at just 36 years old & gives important information for all women to know about stroke warning signs, triggers, and early prevention. We also discuss how she has redefined what fitness means to her, and in turn, changed her relationship with exercise. Beyond that, she shares very approachable tips on how to get into meditation & how we all can shift our perspective when it comes to exercise, our bodies, and health. Connect with Jess on IG- @jessicadiazwellness Check out her website & on demand workouts. Use t...2021-04-091h 17

Build with BrabecAlyssa Pannozzi On Her Post-Partum Journey, Finding the Happiness In Your Life, & Attracting Others Through AuthenticityThis week I chat with fellow Boston fitness instructor, Alyssa Pannozzi. She is a cycling instructor at Rev'd in Boston (and all around the city!), a LuLuLemon Ambassador, among SO many other things. We discuss her personal fitness journey, how to find & CHOOSE happiness in your life, her traumatic experience bringing her daughter into the world & the process of rebuilding herself after, her acceptance into the VERY competitive Tik Tok Black Creators initiative, and so much more. Enjoy! Connect with Alyssa: IG: @TheRealAPBP Tik Tok: @TheRealAPBP Her Website: www.theapbpmovement.com 2021-04-011h 02

Build with BrabecAllison, Jaimie, and Jasmine of Full Moon Botanica on Spiritual Healing, Meditation, & Tuning in to your Truest SelfThis week I sit down with sisters Allison, Jaimie, and Jasmine of Full Moon Botanica. Full Moon Botanica is a Boston-based, black owned, female owned, virtual storefront, selling crystals, crystal jewelry, smudge sticks, teas, aromatherapy supplies, and so much more. We chat all about spiritual awakening, how to live by your truest self & vibrate at a higher frequency, meditation, crystals, smudge sticks, the science behind spirituality, and what it's like running a small business with your sisters. They give amazing tips on how to incorporate small practices & habits into your every day routine to more easily connect with your...2021-03-251h 01

Build with BrabecClaire Clendenen on Living with a Chronic Illness, Representation in the Fitness Industry, & Advocating for Healthcare for AllThis week I chat with Claire Clendenen, fellow Boston fitness instructor and future nurse practitioner, all about her experience living with Type 1 Diabetes, choosing to not be defined by her chronic illness, finding her voice & purpose as a Kick It By Eliza fitness instructor, and how/why we must make healthcare affordable and accessible for all. Connect with Claire on IG- @ClaireClendenen + @ginandchronicpod Workout with Claire on Kick it By Eliza Virtual Listen to Claire's podcast- Gin and Chronic Podcast Get Involved: T1 International Massachusetts Chapter of I...2021-03-181h 00

Build with BrabecMer Doty on Inclusive Fitness & Fashion, Body Confidence, Find Authenticity, etcThis week I sit down with Meredith Doty, a Boston based cycling instructor at The Handle Bar, among SO many other things. We discuss her life as a fitness instructor (while also balancing a full-time 9-5), inclusive fitness & fashion, cultivating confidence & taking up space, how to deal with bad body image days, and how we can speak up to corporations about the changes we want to see. Follow Mer on Instagram Listen to her podcast, Sweating Shirtless Check out her blog & website Recommendations Mer mentions in the episode: Follow Ashley G...2021-03-111h 01

Build with BrabecMaddy Ciccone on Leveling Up, Manifesting, Imposter Syndrome, Body Image, Mindset, & Finding Your WhyThis week I sit down with Maddy Ciccone, aka MaddzTaddz, a Master Soul Cycle Instructor in Boston, among many other things. We chat about the "bathroom floor" moments that can change the trajectory of your life, manifesting your goals & dreams (and what the hell that actually means), her body image journey, and so much more! Connect with Maddy on Instagram: @MaddzTaddz Listen to Maddy's Podcast: MaddzTaddz Beyond the Bike Check out Maddy's Website to learn more about her and her Wicked Fearless program, one-on-one coaching, and more... Resources M...2021-03-041h 08

Build with BrabecDr. Jess Moy on Tapping into Intuition, Improving Your Relationship with Your Body, Sustainable Leadership Through Self Care, and SO much moreThis week I sit down with my good friend Dr. Jess Moy, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and yoga instructor, and has beautifully sewn together her medical and holistic backgrounds to help leaders embody liberation & scale their impact via empathic leadership, intuitive business, and sustainable wellness. We chat all about tapping into your intuition, improving your relationship with your body and becoming more aware of its emotional cues, sustainable leadership, cutting through and decolonizing primarily white & patriarchal systems, and SO much more. Whether you're an entrepreneur, looking to level up your leadership in your 9-5, or just...2021-02-251h 07

Build with BrabecMolly Gram on Connecting to the Process, Body Image, Learning to Be Intuitive with Your Body, & moreI sit down with Molly Gram, Boston fitness instructor at Sweat Fixx and EverybodyFights, and we have an amazing conversation about getting to know yourself & your body in order to act through intuition, her personal body image journey, finding meaning behind your movement, connecting to the process in order to set better goals & achieve more impactful results, and SO much more. Connect with Molly on Instagram: @mollyrosefit Resources Molly mentions in this episode: Oprah's Super Soul Podcast Fingers Crossed Podcast "Didn't See That Coming" by Rachel Hollis --- Send in a voice message: https...2021-02-1851 min

Build with BrabecAngela Gentile on Grief, Growth, & Living with IntentionOn this episode, I chat with friend & fellow Boston fitness instructor, Angela Gentile all about grief, growing through the toughest moments, living with intention, finding your why both professionally and in the fitness space, and obviously SO much more. Angela is the founder of Sweat Remix, a mindful fitness brand for the mind, body, and soul. Connect with Angela on Instagram- @theangelagentile and @sweatremix Check out Sweat Remix Resources Angela Recommends: Anything Brené Brown (books, podcasts, etc.) "I Used to be a Miserable F*ck" by John Kim @TheAngryTherapist Pod Save America po...2021-02-111h 13

Build with BrabecCrystal Casio MS, RD, NBC-HWC on Intuitive Eating, Mindful Movement, & Healing Your Relationship With FoodOn today's episode my dear friend Crystal Cascio (Registered Dietician/Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, & Health Coach) joins me to discuss the power of intuitive eating, the joy of mindful movement, and how healing your relationship with food and exercise can help you totally change the way you interact with your body. Resources Crystal Suggests In This Episode: RD Real Talk Podcast with Health Caplan Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison Anti Diet by Christy Harrison (book) Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff (book) Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN --- Send...2021-02-041h 02

Build with BrabecTava Sternberg on Functional Nutrition, Popular Diets, Gut Health, and MoreOn today's episode we chat with Tava Sternberg, dietician and founder of Hub Healthy, her very own practice. Tava sheds some light on important nutrition topics such as gut health, probiotics and probiotics, popular diet trends, small daily tweaks to optimize your nutrition, and so much more. Follow Tava on Instagram- @hubhealthyboston Connect with her on her website- www.hubhealthy.com Tava's Resources: Gut Healthy Guru Podcast Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Mega Spore Probiotic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...2021-01-271h 01

Build with BrabecMarina Gearhart on Body Confidence, Mindful Eating, and All Things Anti Diet CultureOn episode 2, we chat with Marina Gearhart, founder of Moving with Marina & graduate student of Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Dance/Movement Therapy. We talk all things body positive vs. body confidence, changing your internal dialogue, mindful eating, movement therapy, and the ins and outs of anti diet culture. Follow with Marina on Instagram- @movingwithmarina Check out her website, learn more about her workshops, etc. - https://www.movingwithmarina.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2021-01-2755 min

Build with BrabecEliza Shirazi on Building a Business, Investing In Yourself, Coping with Anxiety, and Getting Comfortable in Your Own SkinOn episode ONE, we sit down with Eliza Shirazi, founder of Kick It by Eliza. We discuss starting your own business, knowing when to jump all in, investing in yourself, coping with anxiety, body confidence, and so much more! Follow Eliza on Instagram: @kickitbyeliza Check out her website for updates & access to her virtual platform: www.kickitbyeliza.com Eliza's Rec's: How I Built This Podcast The Michelle Obama Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...2021-01-2753 min

Build with BrabecIntro Episode: Welcome to Build with Brabec!Enjoy this sneak peak of the new Build with Brabec podcast, launching 1/28! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildwithbrabec/support 2021-01-1902 min