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Austen ChatJane Austen & Her Bookshelf: A Visit with Susan Allen Ford"The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid." —Henry Tilney, Northanger AbbeyAs an avid reader and a novelist herself, Jane Austen of course loved to read novels. But what else did she read, and what influence did it have on her writing? What books did she place in the hands of her characters, and what do their reading habits and choices say about them? Drawing from her forthcoming book, What Jane Austen's Characters Read (and Why), Professor Emerita Susan Allen Ford joins us in this ep...2024-06-0647 min
So I've HeardS2 EP 02: 5 Steps To Repair Your Relationship With FitnessDo you have a complicated relationship with fitness? Do you feel like you don't quite "fit in" with the "traditional" fitness world? Are you lost for answers when it comes to moving your body in ways that don't feel unsafe or unenjoyable?Well if so, then this episode is for you!Listen along as I break down my 5 actionable steps for repairing your relationship with fitness today!I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Pl...2023-10-1330 minSo I've HeardS2 EP 01: We Are Back Y'all!Welcome back to Season 2 of the "So I've Heard" podcast!Listen along as I break down my wants and wishes for this upcoming season and I'm so excited for what we have in store!I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.2023-09-2911 min
The Thing About AustenEpisode 65: The Thing About Mrs. Allen's Muslin with guest Dr. Hilary DavidsonHenry Tilney is discussing muslin with Mrs. Allen and Catherine Morland, and the ladies are impressed. This episode we're joined by fashion historian Dr. Hilary Davidson for an examination of muslin as both a textile and a fashion statement in Austen's time. There's also some busting of popular Regency fashion myths.
If you have ever lost sleep worrying over your sartorial choices, this episode is for you.
Thank you so much to Hilary for joining us for this episode! You can learn more about Hilary and her work at http://www.hilarydavidson.net and follow...2023-04-1035 minThe Thing About AustenEpisode 61: The Thing About Speculation with guest Dr. Regulus AllenThis week we're dealing out an episode on the game of Speculation with our guest Dr. Regulus Allen. We discuss the rules of play and the ways in which the game serves the narrative in Mansfield Park. Dr. Allen also provides us with some fun speculation (see what we did there?) as to what Jane Austen's own favorite card game might have been.
Thank you so much to Regulus for joining us for this episode! You can learn more about her and her work at https://english.calpoly.edu/faculty/allen.
You can find us...2023-02-1538 minSo I've HeardEP 63: What To Eat Before And After Your WorkoutHave you ever struggled to understand what to eat before and after your workout? Do you get lost in the sauce with all of the confusing nutrition advice about the "do's" and "don'ts" of workout nutrition?Well if you can relate, than this episode is for you!Listen along as I break down my simple and straightforward guide to pre and post-workout eating and help you to take charge of your nutrition on your own terms!I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if yo...2023-02-1416 minSo I've HeardEP 62: A Beginner's Guide To Strength TrainingWith new year's goals and resolutions in full swing, many folks are embarking on a new fitness journey that may also include trying their hand at strength training for the very first time! So if that's you...Listen along as I define what "strength training" actually means, break down the many benefits it can bring to your wellness routine, and provide you with a simple, straightforward workout template to help you get started on the right foot today!I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if yo...2023-02-0721 minSo I've HeardEP 61: The Connections Between Trauma And Complex Chronic Pain: An Interview With Jess MatherI had a wonderful time interviewing the outstanding Jess Mather in today's episode. Jess is an internationally recognized strength and rehab professional who does absolutely impactful, change-making work. There are tons of incredible takeaways from today's episode, and I promise y'all that you don't want to miss out!Tune in as Jess explores the connections between trauma and complex chronic pain, offers advice for wellness professionals supporting clients along their healing journey, and discusses her recently released curriculum teaching trauma-informed care to individuals who work with pain clients.You can learn more about the incredible...2022-12-1655 minSo I've HeardEP 60: Bringing Hope Back To Healing One Trauma-Informed Trainer At A Time: An Interview With Chelsea Haverly And Emily YoungI had an amazing time with my first ever group interview here on the show, talking with two change makers in the fitness space, Emily Young and Chelsea Haverly. Emily and Chelsea are the co-creators of the one-of-a-kind Hope Ignited Trauma-Informed Personal Training Certificate Program, and they both do absolutely incredible work. As a graduate of this very program, I mean it when I say that this program was truly life-changing for me both personally and professional. There are so many impactful takeaways from today's episode, and I promise y'all that you don't want to miss out!...2022-10-2757 minSo I've HeardEP 59: How To Authentically Define "Success" In Your Fitness Beyond The Scale: An Interview With Sarah PettyI had a fantastic time interviewing the amazing Sarah Petty in today's episode. Sarah is a board-certified integrative nutritionist and a trauma-informed and size-inclusive trainer who does absolutely change-making work in the health and wellness space. There are so many powerful takeaways from today's episode, and I promise y'all that you don't want to miss out!Listen along as Sarah breaks down the history of non-diet fitness and what its all about, discusses various methods for defining "success" in your fitness beyond the scale or the way your body physically looks, and offers further impactful advice for...2022-10-0350 minSo I've HeardEP 58: A Radically Compassionate Approach For Finding Meaning In Your Movement Beyond The Scale Or Caloric Burn: An Interview With Barb PuzanovovaI had an amazing time interviewing the incredible Barb Puzanovova in today's episode. Barb is a non-diet, inclusive HAES (Health At Every Size) trainer based out of Nashville, TN who does absolutely impactful, change-making work. There are so many meaningful takeaways from today's episode, and I promise y'all that you don't want to miss out!Listen in as Barb breaks down her radically compassionate, joyful approach to movement that empowers her clients to reclaim and reframe their fitness on their own terms!You can learn more about the incredible work that Barb does by checking...2022-09-231h 03So I've HeardEP 57: A Deeper Look Into Trauma-Informed Yoga And The Impacts Of Trauma On The Body: An Interview With Adriana ArguetaI had a wonderful time interviewing the amazing Adriana Argueta in today's episode. Adriana is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a trauma-informed yoga practitioner who does absolutely incredible work. There are so many impactful takeaways from today's episode, and I promise y'all that you don't want to miss out!Tune in as Adriana breaks down what trauma-informed yoga is all about and further explains the many benefits yoga has on the body physically, mentally, and emotionally!You can learn more about the incredible work that Adriana does by checking out the resources below...2022-09-1145 minSo I've HeardEP 56: Cultivating Empowerment And Reducing Burnout In Youth Sports: An Interview With Tori WilliamsI had a fantastic time interviewing the incredible Tori Williams in today's episode. Tori is the founder of Meraki Run Club based out of Chester County, Pennsylvania and she does absolutely awesome work! This is my first youth sports specific episode on the podcast, and I promise you that you don't want to miss out on Tori's many words of wisdom!Listen along as Tori discusses what strategies she uses to cultivate empowerment in her youth running club, what coaching methods are needed to reduce burnout in youth athletics, and even gives action-based advice for what you...2022-09-0642 minSo I've HeardEP 55: 3 Steps To Help You Come Back To Your FitnessAre you sick and tired of hopping on and off of the consistency wagon time and time again when it comes to your fitness? Is it starting to feel like no matter what tips you try out or how hard you work, nothing seems to stick? If so, then this episode is for YOU!Tune in to today's episode as I break down my quick and easy 3-step guide to coming back to your fitness in an authentic, realistic, and sustainable way. Because you deserve to find a routine that makes sense for...2022-08-3117 minSo I've HeardEP 54: Why Compassion And Consistency Go Hand In HandIt's so good to be back with another episode for y'all!After a busy month and a break from the podcasting space, it's safe to say that consistency (or rather a way to build more consistency) has definitely been on the mind.Listen in to today's quick episode as I give you my unique take on why consistency and compassion must go hand in hand if you want to find authentic success in the long run.I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if yo...2022-08-1011 minSo I've HeardEP 53: Breaking Down Body Autonomy And Why It MattersHonoring an individual's right to make decisions over their own life, body, and future is at the core of the work that I do as a trauma-informed personal trainer and coach.Listen in to today's episode as I break down why I believe that YOU should always have the right to dictate what you can and can't do with your body and why honoring this body autonomy matters so much in the health and wellness space.Interested in doing more to honor body autonomy? Check out the resources below...https://girlboss.com/blogs...2022-07-0116 minSo I've HeardEP 52: The Truth Behind Toning“Toning” is one of those popular fitness terms that we hear all of the time... but what does it really mean?Listen in to today's episode as I uncover the truth behind toning and talk more about how to take charge of your health and fitness in a non-restrictive and sustainable way.I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitw...2022-06-1215 minSo I've HeardEP 51: Why Quick Results Are A Myth And The Importance Of Taking It SlowWe are back y'all!After a quick break from recording, it's so great to be back with another episode. And what better way to return than with one of my personal favorite solo episodes so far!Listen in to today's episode as I break down why I believe quick results are a myth and talk more about the importance of taking it slow for long-term success!I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please me...2022-05-2924 min