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The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 86 - How Lifting Weights Can Protect Your Brain and Change Your Life (ft. Janet McConnell, Personal Trainer)What does it really take to age strong—and keep your brain sharp while you’re at it?In this episode, I’m joined by Janet McConnell, a 69-year-old powerhouse who’s redefining what it means to thrive into your 60s and beyond. A longevity coach, personal trainer, and former corporate high-flyer turned bodybuilding competitor, Janet shares her journey from a shocking doctor’s visit at 46 to standing on a bodybuilding stage—and discovering the secrets of healthy aging along the way.We dive into topics like:Why resistance training is crucial for brain health...2025-07-161h 07The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 85 - Who Can You Really Trust With Your Health?"Only trust a doctor or a dietician."If you’ve heard this online, you’re not alone—and in today’s episode, we’re diving into the why behind that message, the backlash it sparks, and where the truth actually lies.We’re peeling back the layers of a complicated conversation:Why so many people feel let down by the medical systemHow unregulated coaches sometimes fill the gap—and sometimes cause harmThe rise of the “do your own research” crowd and the erosion of trust in scienceWhy credentials...2025-07-0227 minProfits Through PodcastingProfits Through PodcastingInstagram Cold Outreach Lessons for Your Health and Wellness Podcast with Coach Diana LeighCold outreach on Instagram along with your health and wellness podcast is the ultimate combination! Functional nutrition coach and creator of The Anti-Macro Method, Diana Leigh, is sharing what she’s learned from doing successful cold outreach on Instagram. She emphasizes the importance of initiating natural and genuine conversations, rather than jumping directly into sales pitches. People can tell when you’re just selling! Successful outreach for Diana involves building relationships over time (which she explains how to do), and those relationships can eventually lead to potential clients considering her services. With a virt...2025-06-2938 minProfits Through PodcastingProfits Through PodcastingInstagram Cold Outreach Lessons for Your Health and Wellness Podcast with Coach Diana LeighCold outreach on Instagram along with your health and wellness podcast is the ultimate combination! Functional nutrition coach and creator of The Anti-Macro Method, Diana Leigh, is sharing what she’s learned from doing successful cold outreach on Instagram. She emphasizes the importance of initiating natural and genuine conversations, rather than jumping directly into sales pitches. People can tell when you’re just selling! Successful outreach for Diana involves building relationships over time (which she explains how to do), and those relationships can eventually lead to potential clients considering her services. With a virt...2025-06-2938 minClarity to ConsciousnessClarity to ConsciousnessEp. 28 | Clarifying Quantum Manifestation: Why It Hasn’t Worked — and How to Fix It with Diana DivineIn this enlightening episode, Diana Divine — author, energy healer, and teacher — joins host Kristen Leigh Griffiths to explore manifestation through the lens of quantum consciousness.Together, they unpack why manifestation often doesn’t work the way we expect — and how we can shift into a state of conscious, aligned creation. Diana shares her personal journey into energy healing, introduces the Quantum Master Creator Method, and explains why intention, emotional mastery, and surrender are essential elements in creating the life we’re meant to live.Whether you’re new to manifestation or ready to go deeper, this episode...2025-06-1247 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 83 - The Evolution of the Anti-Macro Method: From Intuitive Eating to Functional HealthIn today’s episode, I take you through the evolution of my coaching methodology, the Anti-Macro Method, and how it’s adapted over the years to better serve the needs of my clients—especially as I’ve grown into a functional health practitioner. From its roots in intuitive eating and the hand portion method to its new focus on gut health, hormone balance, and sustainable habits, the AMM has become a flexible, client-centered approach to nutrition that helps people make empowered food choices without obsessing over calorie or macro tracking.Why I Embraced the Anti-Macro Approach:Starting from my...2025-06-0434 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 81 - Mastering Meal Prep: Save Time, Money, and Stress with This Simple StrategyIn today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to master your meal prep without the overwhelm. If you’ve ever stared at your fridge, hoping for a magical, nutritious meal to appear, this episode is for you. We dive into a simple, actionable meal prep formula that will make your week easier, healthier, and more organized.No need for complicated recipes or fancy kitchen gadgets. I’ll show you how to plan balanced meals using a simple approach that includes protein, carbs, veggies, and fats. Plus, I’ll share tips on how to avoid food waste, reduce imp...2025-05-0718 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 80 - Red Light Therapy: The Science, Benefits, and Myths (ft. Dr. Carl Rothschild, Trifecta Lights)In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of red light therapy with Dr. Carl Rothschild, a pioneer in the field and the founder of Trifecta Light™ Technologies. Dr. Rothschild shares his incredible journey from starting in chiropractic care to discovering the transformative power of red light therapy. While the potential of red light therapy is exciting, there are still many aspects that are being researched. In this episode, we explore both the science and the promises behind this therapy, as Dr. Rothschild discusses how it works, its benefits, and how it's revolutionizing the wellness industry.We d...2025-04-2352 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 79 - 3 Things You Need to Know Before Starting an Elimination Diet for Gut HealthIn this episode, I’m diving into a topic that many people with gut health issues wrestle with—elimination diets. More specifically, the three essential things you need to know before embarking on an elimination diet to improve your gut health.The most common elimination diet I use with clients is the Low FODMAP diet, which focuses on eliminating specific foods that can trigger gut distress. But before you dive into this process, there are a few key factors to keep in mind.In this episode, I cover:The Importance of Laying the Foun...2025-04-0925 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 78 - From Chronic Stomach Pain to Building Strength: How Rachel Reclaimed Her Health (ft. Rachel Leist, client)In today’s episode, we hear from Rachel, a dedicated working mom who struggled with chronic gut issues, restrictive dieting, and the overwhelming demands of life. After years of battling digestive problems and trying various diets, Rachel came to me feeling stuck, frustrated, and fearful of food. Together, we worked through mindful eating, overcoming her gut health struggles, and creating a balanced approach to food and lifestyle that finally gave her the results she needed.In this conversation, Rachel shares her journey of learning to listen to her body, stop fearing food, and reclaim her health. We al...2025-03-2638 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 77 - Hormones and Habits: What’s Really Keeping You Stuck in Your Weight Loss Journey?In this episode, we dive deep into the question many of you are asking: Should I get my hormones checked if I’m not seeing results?We explore the truth behind weight loss resistance and how hormones do play a role—but not in the way you might think. While true hormonal imbalances can hinder your progress, many times these imbalances are the result of years of chronic stress, poor nutrition, and restrictive dieting. Your body is simply responding to what it’s been given, making weight loss harder to achieve.In this episode, I share...2025-03-1221 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 76 - The Constipation Cure: Combining Pelvic Floor PT and Lifestyle Practices for Better Motility (ft. Dr. Kirsten Brown)In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between pelvic floor dysfunction and constipation with Dr. Kirsten Brown, a pelvic floor physical therapist. Dr. Brown brings over a decade of experience in sports orthopedics and pelvic floor care, and she’s here to share valuable insights on how pelvic floor health plays a crucial role in digestive function.We explore how tight, weak, or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles can contribute to constipation and what symptoms to look for when considering pelvic floor therapy. From understanding the role of the pelvic floor in bowel function to pr...2025-02-2638 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 75 - Motivation vs. Discipline: Which One Really Drives Success in Your Health Journey?In this episode, we dive into the critical distinction between motivation and discipline, exploring how each plays a pivotal role in achieving your health and fitness goals. Motivation is the emotional spark that can ignite change, while discipline is the commitment to showing up, even when motivation wanes. What’s the difference? We break down how motivation can be both an emotional drive and a temporary source of inspiration, but how relying on it alone often leads to inconsistency. Discipline, however, is about building lasting habits and routines that ensure long-term success. The Pitfalls of Motivation: While motivation ca...2025-02-1222 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 74 - Reflections on One Year Alcohol-Free: Lessons Learned and What’s NextIn this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal milestone: one year alcohol-free. I reflect on my journey, the lessons learned, and what this year of sobriety has taught me about myself. I open up about the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the surprising benefits of living alcohol-free. If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to live without alcohol or if you’re considering a break from drinking, this episode is for you. I explore the friction I felt in my relationship with alcohol, the financial and mental health lessons I've learned, and how I shifte...2025-01-2950 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 73 - Ozempic and the Weight Loss Debate: A Balanced Discussion on GLP-1 DrugsAs we kick off the new year, many of us are thinking about our health goals—especially weight loss. But with the rising popularity of drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs, the conversation around weight loss has taken a new turn. In this episode, we dive into a nuanced discussion about these medications—what they are, how they work, and their place in the broader conversation about weight loss and health. Ozempic, Manjaro, and Wegovy are all gaining traction for their ability to help manage weight and blood sugar, but should we be using them? Is it a...2025-01-1559 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 72 - Breaking the Diet Cycle: Mindset and Maintenance for Long-Term Weight LossWith the new year just around the corner, many of us are already setting weight loss goals. But while weight loss is a common resolution, the majority of people who embark on diet plans will find that they struggle to maintain the progress they make. In this episode, we explore two of the most important factors behind this high failure rate: mindset and maintenance strategy. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly dieting without long-term success, this episode is for you. We kick things off by addressing mindset. Wanting to lose weight is not in...2024-11-2013 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 71 - Fasting Before Feasting: Why Skipping Meals Can BackfireIn this episode, we tackle a common habit that often does more harm than good: fasting before a big meal in an attempt to save calories. With the holiday season approaching, many of us find ourselves falling into the trap of skipping meals to indulge guilt-free later. While this idea may seem logical on the surface, it’s essential to understand why this approach can lead to unintended consequences. We explore the psychology behind this habit and how it reflects a broader pattern of all-or-nothing thinking, where strict rules around eating can create a cycle of bingeing an...2024-11-0617 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 70 - Navigating Holiday Mindset: Ditching the All-or-Nothing MentalityThe holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes a unique set of challenges when it comes to maintaining our health goals. In this episode, we discuss the common mindset pitfalls that can sabotage our progress during the festivities. As we move from Halloween to Thanksgiving and through the New Year, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by food choices, gatherings, and holiday stress. I’ll share actionable tips on how to shift your mindset from an all-or-nothing approach to a more balanced perspective that empowers you to enjoy the holidays without gu...2024-10-2311 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 69 - Beyond the Plate: Psychological Parallels Between Cults and Restrictive DietsIn this eye-opening episode, we dive into the intriguing connections between restrictive diets and cult-like behaviors, exploring how certain dietary philosophies can adopt extremist tendencies. Many popular diets present themselves as the ultimate solution for health, often utilizing radical narratives that label other forms of eating as incorrect or harmful. We discuss the psychological principles at play, including confirmation bias, groupthink, and identity manipulation, and how these factors can reinforce extreme beliefs within dietary communities. These diets often create echo chambers where followers feel validated in their choices, leading to a shared sense of identity that can...2024-10-0931 minReal Talk with Leigh BrownReal Talk with Leigh BrownLegal Pitfalls REALTORS® Must Avoid: Attorney Diana Khan's Insider TipsJoin us into an eye-opening conversation with powerhouse attorney and broker Diana Khan, who’s reshaping the way REALTORS® protect themselves in a fast-paced industry. Diana shares essential tips on avoiding legal pitfalls while running multiple businesses and raising a family. Plus, you’ll want to stick around for a hilarious, unexpected moment she had on stage with Ryan Serhant. This is one episode you don’t want to miss!     Key takeaways to listen for The importance of legal knowledge for REALTORS® Why setting boundaries and managing client expectations is crucial for long-term...2024-10-0332 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 68 - Take Control: How to Audit Your Own NutritionIn this episode, we dive into the empowering process of auditing your own nutrition. It’s one thing for me to evaluate your eating habits, but what if I taught you how to do it yourself? Understanding your current nutrition is essential for making the changes needed to achieve your health goals. We’ll explore why conducting a personal nutrition audit is important, particularly in a world full of conflicting nutritional advice from social media and the internet. By taking the time to assess your eating patterns, you can identify both strengths and areas for improvement without the...2024-10-0215 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 67 - Decoding Dysfunction: Understanding Cortisol and Stress ManagementIn this episode, we dive into the complexities of cortisol dysfunction and sift through the misinformation propagated by social media and MLMs. Cortisol is a vital hormone that helps manage stress, regulate metabolism, and maintain overall health. However, when cortisol levels become imbalanced, it can lead to various health issues. We start by explaining the normal cortisol curve, which rises in the morning to wake you up and gradually decreases throughout the day, aligning with melatonin levels to promote restful sleep. This natural rhythm is crucial for maintaining health. The episode explores the stages of...2024-09-1114 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 66 - Beyond the Hype: Are Alcohol-Free Drinks a Smart Move for Cutting Back?In this episode, we dive into a topic that's increasingly relevant: the role of alcohol-free beverages in reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption. With growing options and awareness around these alternatives, many people wonder if they’re truly worth the investment or if they just add unnecessary calories to their diet. I explore the mindset around alcohol-free drinks and address common misconceptions that they aren't worth the money or the calories. You'll learn about the benefits these beverages can offer, how they might support your journey to healthier habits, and why they might be a valuable addition to your strategy. Tu...2024-08-0725 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 65 - The Dining Dilemma: How to Eat Out and Still Crush Your Health GoalsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode: Navigating the Menu: Learn how to plan ahead and make mindful choices when eating out. Discover tips for balancing indulgence with health goals and how to approach different dining scenarios. Prepping for Success: Find out why planning your meal and staying nourished before dining out can help you avoid overindulgence and maintain control. Portion Control: Get practical advice on how to manage portions, from handling restaurant servings to dealing with the “finish your plate” mentality. Making Smart Choices: Hear strategies for making small improvements in you...2024-07-2416 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 64 - Overcoming IBS: From Symptoms to Solutions (ft. client Kim Thornton)In this episode of The Anti-Macro Podcast, Coach Diana sits down with Kimberly Thornton, a former client whose gut health transformed through 1:1 coaching. Together, they explore the intricacies of gut health beyond dietary choices, focusing on empowerment through knowledge and self-awareness. Key Topics Covered: Personal Journey with Gut Health: Kim shares her personal journey with gut health challenges and initial struggles prior to 1:1 coaching. They discuss the transition from feeling defeated by symptoms to empowerment through understanding triggers. The Role of Data in Empowerment: Kimberly emphasizes the power of...2024-07-1053 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 63: Balancing Act: Stress Management Strategies for Type A PersonalitiesIn this episode, we delve into stress management strategies tailored for Type A personalities, emphasizing both physiological and psychological aspects of stress. While physical health factors like nutrition, exercise, and sleep are crucial, today's focus is on the psychological impact of stress. Understanding Stress: Type A individuals often associate stress with productivity, viewing it as a badge of honor. However, chronic stress can significantly impact health, influencing cardiovascular health, gut health, hormone levels, eating behaviors, and overall well-being. Immediate Stress Relief Techniques: To counteract acute stress responses, it's essential...2024-06-2627 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 61: Thriving Through Transition: Strategies for Perimenopausal Wellness (ft. Elise Tzurkov, Perimenopause Fitness & Nutrition Coach)In this episode, Elise and Diana dive into the complexities of perimenopause, discussing the importance of nutrition, fitness, and hormonal health during this stage of life. Understanding Perimenopause: Elise explains that perimenopause is the transitional phase leading to menopause, marked by hormonal fluctuations and changes in the menstrual cycle. Nutritional Strategies for Perimenopause: Elise emphasizes the significance of nourishing the body during perimenopause, debunking myths around "clean" eating and emphasizing the need for responsible food choices. They discuss the role...2024-06-121h 00The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 61: Mastering Weekend Nutrition For Increased ConsistencyIn this episode, Diana dives into how your weekends can significantly impact your health journey and the results you achieve. While weekdays often follow a structured and regimented routine, weekends tend to be more relaxed and spontaneous, leading to different eating and activity patterns. Diana explores how these weekend habits might be sabotaging your progress and offers practical tips to help you enjoy your weekends without compromising your health goals. Expect to learn about the stark contrast between weekday and weekend routines and how this can lead to extreme calorie swings that negate your...2024-05-2919 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 60: Unveiling Shady Business Practices of Health MLMs (ft. Jill, MLM researcher and podcaster)In this episode of The Anti-Macro Podcast, I delve into the complex world of Multi-Level Marketing (MLMs) with my guest Jill, a dedicated researcher and podcaster whose show, "Opportunity Cost," uncovers the inner workings of MLMs through interviews and in-depth research. We start by defining MLMs and exploring why they are often considered schemes, providing background information for those of you who may be unfamiliar with the topic. We discuss the allure of MLMs as a side hustle and how to identify when someone is being recruited by one, including alternative terms used...2024-05-151h 01The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 59: A Deep Dive into Gut Health FundamentalsWe tackle the buzzword of the moment: gut health. With conflicting advice flooding social media platforms, it's crucial to distinguish between fact and fad. Join Coach Diana Leigh as she unpacks the truth about gut health and offers actionable insights to kickstart your journey towards optimal gut function. Coach Diana begins by exploring common symptoms of gut dysfunction, shedding light on subtle signs that may indicate underlying issues. From bloating to irregular bowel movements, she provides clarity on what constitutes normal versus dysfunctional gut health. 2024-05-0136 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 58: Debunking Pregnancy and Postpartum Fitness Myths (ft. Mikayla Pock)In this episode, I sat down with Mikayla, a specialist in pregnancy and postpartum fitness, to debunk common misconceptions surrounding health and fitness during and after pregnancy. Mikayla shares her journey and expertise, discussing how she became passionate about supporting women through their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. We dive into myth-busting, addressing common beliefs such as the safety of lifting weights during pregnancy, the importance of modifying movement patterns, and the role of breath work in pelvic floor health. We also explore the misconception that peeing or incontinence is normal postpartum, as well as the...2024-04-1752 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 57: Beyond the Sweet Tooth - Understanding and Overcoming Sweet CravingsDo you find yourself constantly craving something sweet, especially in the afternoon or after a meal? Are you constantly battling sugar cravings? Feeling like your love for sweets is hindering your nutrition journey? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, I delve deep into the world of sugar cravings and explore practical strategies for overcoming them. I begin by addressing common misconceptions around sugar addiction and the pitfalls of extreme dietary restrictions. Instead, I focus on understanding the underlying causes of sugar cravings and how to address them...2024-04-0325 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 56: PCOS Demystified: Navigating Diagnosis and Wellness (ft. Meg Keysor)Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the world of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Meg Keysor, a dedicated fitness and health coach specializing in PCOS management. From diagnosis to lifestyle strategies, Meg shares invaluable insights for women navigating this complex condition. Key Points Covered: Types of PCOS: Meg explains the various types of PCOS and how each may require a tailored approach for management. Advocating for Proper Diagnosis: Learn how to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Mindset Matters: Discover the importance of adopting a positive mindset...2024-03-2054 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 55: Is Plant-Based a Superior Diet?Recently, ANOTHER Netflix documentary came out touting the benefits of a plant-based diet. But is a plant-based diet truly superior to an omnivore diet? Should you be cutting out animal meats and other products to pursue a healthier life? In this episode, I aim to separate fact from entertainment and fear mongering, explore the environmental impact of food production as well as the socioeconomic factors of dietary preferences, and provide you adequate guidance on determining whether or not a plant-based diet style is the right diet style for you and how to approach it properly. Let’s dive in....2024-03-0641 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 54: How Women Can Put Themselves First for Better Healthcare (ft. Susan Salenger, author and researcher)As a coach who has worked primarily with women, I find that most of my clients are caretakers for others and often as a result struggle to care for themselves. Today’s guest reached out about discussing exactly this phenomenon and what an eye opening discussion it was. Susan Salenger is the author and researcher behind SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System. Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare.   In her book, Susan explores the cultural and med...2024-02-2144 minThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingDiana Mendoza - Everything We DIDN’T Achieve Last Year, Why & How We PivotedDiana Mendoza joins me to reflect on the big goals we had set for 2023, revealing why we did not achieve them and the lessons learned from it. We share how the unmet goals often stemmed from us being unaligned with their passions and sense of purpose. Moving into 2024, Diana and I are approaching each goal with flexibility and are creating monthly goals related to specific pillars of their lives such as health, and businesses, enabling them to stay in tune with their evolving emotions and feelings throughout. This conversation with Diana emphasizes the importance of not holding onto rigid...2024-02-121h 15The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 53: Training Through the Ages (ft. Drew Schempp, fitness coach)Today I’m bringing on a colleague and friend, Drew Schempp. Drew and I have both been in the CrossFit space for some time, but we didn’t cross paths until more recently when we started coaching at a strength and conditioning gym here in California called Performance360. As two people who have both had experience with fitness for much of our lives and have also had extensive careers within the fitness realm, we have a lot of insights on training through the ages. In this episode we talk about the mistakes we made when...2024-02-071h 03The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 52: Balancing Blood Sugar for Hormone Health (ft. Casey Weiss, holistic nutritionist)Casey is a certified holistic nutritionist and life coach who lives in Northern California. She runs her practice, Your Case for Wellness, where she offers private and group coaching services. After nearly a decade of struggle with eating disorders and body image issues, she was able to find true health as well as peace with food and her body. Casey’s focus centers on empowering women eager to break free from the yo-yo cycle and finally reconcile their relationship with food and their bodies. Her mission is to guide women in embracing a holistic approach that not on...2024-01-2453 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 51: 3 Things My Most Successful Clients DoAt the end of last year I did some reflecting on what exactly made my most successful clients succeed in their coaching process. I realized there were 3 key features that my most successful clients embodied. In this episode, I break down how these 3 features helped my clients succeed and how you can learn from these clients to create your own success in your health journey, whether you are working with a coach, participating in a group program, or going at it alone. Connect with Coach Diana Instagram...2024-01-1015 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 50: Out With the Toxic, In With the Positives for 2024This is going to be the last episode of 2023 because I’m gearing up to travel to the east coast to see my family and take some time off while I do that. This time of year in the fitness industry is always pretty predictable. Once we get into the school year business generally takes a dip but that dip really picks up the closer we get to the holidays. Then all the gyms and coaches and etcetera are gearing up for a big rise in interest once the New Year hits because “New Year...2023-12-1323 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 49: How To Become a Morning PersonI got a question in my DMs the other week from someone asking me for tips on how to become more of a morning person and I felt like this would make a great podcast episode. I consider myself to be a morning person and I’ve always been that way. My current routine has me waking up at 5:15am and going to the gym at 6am, and I genuinely prefer it. I don’t think that I’m a superior being because I am a morning person which does seem to be a messag...2023-11-3020 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 48: Fitness Lessons That Impact You Outside The Gym (ft. Gabe Erno, owner of Fitness Unlocked, personal trainer)Gabe Erno is a certified personal trainer and owner of “Fitness Unlocked”, operating out of San Diego, California. He specializes in empowering busy entrepreneurs and high performers to achieve their health and fitness goals amidst their hectic schedules and busy lives. However, his clientele ranges from young teens trying to put on muscle to the elderly population trying to stay active as they age. Ultimately Gabe has a deep passion for empowering others to live happier and healthier lives through health and Fitness. He prides himself on doing this in the most sustainable and scie...2023-11-1557 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 47: How I Healed My Chronic Fatigue Through Shifting My HabitsI talk a lot about stress and how stress can impact your overall health and there’s a good reason why. I speak from experience when I talk about stress and its impacts. I have spent majority of my life normalizing stress, so I never felt there was anything wrong with living a high stress life. I also didn't realize that my excessive exercise, constant calorie deficit, and caffeine consumption among other bad behaviors were stressors that my body was responding to. Some of the symptoms that manifested for me as a result were:...2023-11-0132 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 46: Misconceptions About the Hand Portion MethodThe primary tool that I use to teach my clients how much to eat to achieve specific goals is the Hand Portion Method. Today on the podcast I'm breaking down some common misconceptions about this method to clear the air and help you better understand this methodology. MISCONCEPTION 1: The HPM is the same thing as macro tracking. MISCONCEPTION 2: A hand portion size is a serving size. MISCONCEPTION 3: You can't use this method to achieve specific goals. In addition, at the end of the episode I'm...2023-10-1810 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 45: 5 Mistakes You're Making in Your Muscle Building JourneyI’ve been on my fitness journey since I was probably about thirteen when I started taking spin classes so you can say I’ve been on this journey for almost two decades. That’s a long ass time. I’ve learned a lot along the way but I’ve also made mistakes. I’ve also been coaching in this space for almost a decade as mainly a group fitness instructor but at times I was a personal trainer and then of course I’m an online coach now, so I’ve seen a lot of the same mistakes I made being mad...2023-10-1120 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 44: The Inside Scoop on 6-Week Transformation ChallengesI talk smack about 6-week transformation challenges on a regular basis, so you're probably going to be surprised to learn that I was involved in running one for my gym years ago. I'm dishing the hot tea on our experience with working with a prominent sales person in the fitness space running his 6-week transformation challenges for our gym and why we fought to end our contract with him early on. Through my story, I'll be providing some behind-the-scenes details on how these challenges operate and the mindsets behind their marketing. At the end...2023-10-0422 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 43: Maintaining Consistency Through All Seasons of LifeIf you’ve ever struggled with consistency in your health and fitness journey, this one is for you. There’s a variety of reasons why you may lose your stride - it could be due to your schedule being jam-packed, you’re going through a period of high stress, you’re losing motivation, or something of the sort. How you deal with loss of consistency matters. Do you stop showing up at all if you can’t be perfect? Or can you recognize the seasons of life and adjust the dials...2023-09-2716 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 42: Road To Recovery Pt 2 (The Back Pain Episodes) (ft. David Sluss, back rehab coach)In case you missed it, I spent about 17 months rehabbing chronic back pain with the help of my coach, David Sluss. Back in November of 2022, I brought David on the podcast to talk about our personal journeys with back pain and some lessons learned along the way and this has been the most popular episode on the podcast to date. I think a huge reason why is because back pain is almost universal. Sadly it’s one of the most commonly cited pains I hear about in the fitness space yet because it’s so common it’s become almost...2023-09-131h 30The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 41: It's Not Just About Losing Those 5-10lbsOn my coaching application, I ask what are your goals. Oftentimes what I see is, “I want to lose 5-10lbs”. It’s always this magic number, this magic range of 5-10lbs. What I know you’re thinking is, “If I just lose these 5-10lbs I’ll be so much happier in my body,” but I want to talk about why that is not entirely the case. Your desire to lose weight is valid and I am in no way saying that I do not take that goal seriously...2023-09-0615 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 40: Maintenance Might Not Be Sexy, But It's EssentialLet’s talk about the most UNSEXY part of your health and fitness journey and that is maintenance. Maintenance phase is the phase in which you can just be - you’re not dieting but you’re also not bulking, you’re fueling your body according to what it needs while also implementing baseline healthy habits like adequate exercise, sleep, recovery, and the likes. 2023-08-3014 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 39: Staying On Track in Your Health Journey Amidst Stress (ft. Heather Ulmer, current client)Have you ever put your health journey on pause due to the time "not being right"? Maybe you're really busy or you're experiencing some really stressful circumstances. What if I told you that these times are the BEST times to hire a coach to get help and support, would you believe me? Heather came to me when stress was at an all time high. She was about to do her third round of a diet she'd previously done, but 2 weeks in she knew she needed something different. 8 months later, Heather is the most consistent...2023-08-2350 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 38: Goal Setting to Create Consistency on TripsI’m about to dish out one of my most frequently used coaching tools within my 1:1 coaching so buckle up because this is going to be a great coaching episode for you. Summertime is obviously filled with tons of vacations but let’s be real this is not an issue that is exclusive to this season. My clients are dealing with all kinds of trips that take them out of their routine. And maybe you’re the type of person who worries about exactly that. You think that these trips are sabotaging your success and af...2023-08-1611 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 37: The Basics of Getting Lab Work Done in Your Health JourneyDisclaimer: I am not providing medical advice. This episode is being provided to inform you of options you may pursue in your health journey. If you have a health concern, please contact your medical provider. Labs are now being used by more and more health coaches to help optimize their clients’ health and achieve results beyond a calories in and calories out approach. While I love this, there are some things to be wary of and details you need to know to properly use this health strategy. In this ep...2023-08-0919 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 36: Client Case - Interpreting Heather's InBody Scan ResultsRecently my client Heather received results from an InBody scan that took a hit to her mindset. She felt she had been working hard but wasn't seeing the results she expected. This became a valuable coaching opportunity that I felt would be equally valuable to share with you here. In this episode I break down: What the raw data of Heather's InBody scan meant about her progress What additional data Heather had overlooked that was showing progress in her journey Understanding how to track progress objectively in any health journey beyond just the...2023-08-0214 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 35: Mindset Shifts for the Type A PersonalityMore often than not I work with the Type-A, overachieving type of person. Usually these individuals are highly motivated, they take direction well, they’re organized, and they have a passion for bettering themselves. While these are amazing traits to have of course, they can often be our downfall especially in regards to our health. I am also that Type-A individual, and for a long time I was experiencing symptoms of dysfunction that I passed off as being "normal" and I pushed through. I see myself in so many of you - the people I...2023-07-2630 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 34: Optimizing Your Protein IntakeWord on the street is you gotta eat protein to build muscle and support a healthy and happy body. Got it... but how do you actually go about increasing your protein intake and ensuring you're giving your body what it needs? In this episode, I cover: How much protein you need and how to estimate your daily intake through hand portions Which kind of foods are best for filling up your protein requirements and which kind should be used more minimally How to increase your protein intake, even if you're feeling really full The 411 on protein powders including...2023-07-1925 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 34: Navigating Nutrition, Fitness, and Health While Traveling EuropeI’m back! I have now been back in the U-S-of-A for a week and a half now after traveling Europe for 18 days and for my first full-length episode since my return I wanted to talk about how I navigated my nutrition, fitness, and healthy lifestyle while I was traveling. In no way am I saying there is a right way to do things especially because every trip is truly different, but I do believe that sharing my experience can help to provide insight into what it looks like to be able to travel with food freedom and without fe...2023-07-1229 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 33: 3 Tips to Increase Your Consistency in the Gym (MINI SERIES)ICYMI I'm just getting back from my honeymoon traveling through Europe for three weeks. The Anti-Macro Podcast will still release episodes weekly but they'll be bite-sized with quick tips, mindset shifts, and nuggets of information to guide you in your health and fitness journey. If you want to see strength gains, physical results, and your overall wellness improve you need to show up to the gym consistently. If you're finding yourself in a slump or you can't seem to keep a gym streak longer than a few weeks or months, here are 3 tips to...2023-07-0505 minThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingDr. Leigh Erin Connealy - My Patient Journey, EVOX Therapy & Why Emotional Work is Vital for Cancer PatientsShe's here! I am thrilled to have Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy on the show today! I share a bit of my journey as a patient of Dr. Connealy's at the Cancer Center for Healing and we dive deep into the immense impact EVOX Therapy had in my healing journey.Interview LinksWeb: What is EVOX Therapy?Web: EVOX Therapy TestimonialsPodcast: Ep. 7 Recent Cancer Concern, Testing and Protocols w/Dr. Leigh Erin ConnealyPodcast: Ep. 15 Cancer UpdatePodcast: Ep. 116 How Cancer Led Me to EVOX & Founding The AccrescentPodcast: Ep. 107 Diana Mendoza - Breast Cancer, Survivors Guilt & Emotional WellBeing After...2023-06-3050 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 32: How To Keep Your Barbecues Balanced (MINI SERIES)ICYMI I'm on my honeymoon traveling through Europe for three weeks. The Anti-Macro Podcast will still release episodes weekly but they'll be bite-sized with quick tips, mindset shifts, and nuggets of information to guide you in your health and fitness journey. Tis' the season for barbecues, but that doesn't mean you need to sweat it when it comes to staying on track and balanced with your nutrition and wellness journey. Navigating barbecues - and quite honestly any larger family or friend gathering - in a balanced manner can be easy as pie as long...2023-06-2804 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 31: Tips to Eliminate Vacation Constipation (MINI SERIES)ICYMI I'm on my honeymoon traveling through Europe for three weeks. The Anti-Macro Podcast will still release episodes weekly but they'll be bite-sized with quick tips, mindset shifts, and nuggets of information to guide you in your health and fitness journey. One of the most common issues my clients will come to me about is constipation while traveling. Whether you struggle to go at all when traveling or you notice you’re just not quite as regular, this episode will provide the tips you need to go when you’re on the go. 2023-06-2105 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 30: Hormone Health *Actually* Starts Here (MINI SERIES)ICYMI I'm on my honeymoon traveling through Europe for three weeks. The Anti-Macro Podcast will still release episodes weekly but they'll be bite-sized with quick tips, mindset shifts, and nuggets of information to guide you in your health and fitness journey. Hormone health is a HOT topic as of late and it's a buzzword that diet culture is crafting their marketing messages around to sell you supplements and quick fixes. And while I understand that if you feel like sh*t and have been for some time now, you're probably feeling a bit desperate...2023-06-1404 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp. 29: Mindset Shift - You Won't Lose Progress (MINI SERIES)ICYMI I'm about to be on my honeymoon traveling through Europe for three weeks. The Anti-Macro Podcast will still release episodes weekly but they'll be bite-sized with quick tips, mindset shifts, and nuggets of information to guide you in your health and fitness journey. Have you ever stressed about losing progress at the gym because of an injury, illness, or vacation? In this episode, I'm going to shift your perspective on this anxiety so you can realize that you won't lose *that* much progress after all and how to ease back into the gym...2023-06-0707 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 28: Adopting a Sober Lifestyle (ft. Mariah Archer, alcohol-free strength coach)Whether you are looking to ditch alcohol completely, simply cut back a bit, or you're curious enough to hear about someone's perspective on going sober, this is a must-listen to episode! Mariah joined me to get vulnerable AF about the multiple rock bottoms she hit as well as multiple attempts to curb her drinking and how she finally found a sober-lifestyle. She also shares her tips for navigating mocktails, balancing relationships with those who still drink, making friends, and filling your time with alcohol-free activities. If you or a loved one is suffering from...2023-05-311h 03The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 27: From Chronic Dieter to Well-Fueled Marathon Runner (ft. Michelle Geltman, former client)Michelle came to me with a weight loss goal... but the problem was she was already eating in a deficit while training 6 days a week for an upcoming marathon. I told her to trust me as we increased her food intake and that's when magic happened. On this episode, Michelle shares her experience of working with me in 1:1 coaching and how we got her fueling her body for her running goals as well as feeling amazing on her wedding day and more. Connect with Coach Diana Leigh ...2023-05-2444 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 26: Increasing Your Strength Potential While Eating in a SurplusWhile everyone out here is talking about eating in a deficit to lose weight, I want to talk about my experience I just had while eating in a surplus. What I’m hoping to do with today's episode is change the narrative on building muscle and gaining weight. The thing is women will express that they want a “toned” physique, but too often I see them either not eating enough or intentionally going into a calorie deficit because they think they need to lose weight to reveal muscle. The reality is that building muscle requires food, and you’re...2023-05-1730 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 25: Achieving Healthy, Glowing Skin After Acne (ft. Deanna Mariolle, licensed aesthetician)In this episode, I invited my aesthie bestie to come on and chat skincare. Your skin is part of your health and often times your skin can be a reflection of your internal health. Plus, you need to know how to care for your skin best before and after your workouts. Today we cover: Deanna’s journey through having acne as a teen to what she did differently when her acne returned in her adulthood The do’s and don’t of treating acne and how to find the best treatment for your skin’s...2023-05-101h 26The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 24: Optimize Your Sleep Hygiene For Metabolic and Hormonal HealthSleep is one of those underrated habits that I feel most people know is important but they don’t realize how important it truly is in your health and wellness journey. On this episode I want to make it clear why you need to prioritize sleep and how to optimize your sleep so you can reap all the benefits from it. Let’s dive in. Sleep is important and what I want you to understand is while you may not be entirely aware of all the hormones and processes that happen autonomously within your body every day...2023-05-0323 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 23: Body Neutral Fitness (ft. Marissa Hussain, body neutral fitness coach)Marissa Hussain is the face and persona of her brand, The Self Love Fitness Club. Her content features either her sweet and happy personality guiding you through dance-style fitness or her sassy side calling out diet culture for the harm it perpetuates. On this episode, I invited Marissa to come on and chat with me about the body neutrality movement, what the haters get wrong about it, and how she creates an inclusive space for all bodies to show themselves self love. In this episode, Marissa also recommends The Maintenance Phase podcast as one...2023-04-2638 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 22: Master The MunchiesToday I’m covering a topic that is becoming a more mainstream topic but still has an element of taboo to it and that is cannabis usage - specifically in tandem with your health, fitness, and food freedom journey. Cannabis usage is now legal in a handful of states and decriminalized in others but still holds a lot of stigma. As a result, typically my clients and in general people I speak to aren’t as forthcoming in talking about their cannabis use the same way they might be when talking about their alcohol use, and this stigma can leav...2023-04-1917 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 21: Caffeine ConsiderationsLet’s talk caffeine shall we? I’ll start by saying I’m a lover of coffee, I just love the delicious taste and my kind of treat is an iced Americano with soy milk from Starbucks or honestly any coffee shop I don’t care that is my go to order. But coffee - and not just coffee but caffeinated drinks - are one of those things that we need to practice moderation with when it comes to optimizing your health and I want to dive into that a bit more today. What I cover...2023-04-1223 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 20: Everything You Need To Know About Coming Off Birth Control Part 2/2 (ft. Elena Colombe, functional nutrition coach)The topic of coming off birth control is trending right now as women are learning more about how hormonal birth control has the potential to impose negative effects on our bodies particularly with long term use but also many women need to go through the process of coming off hormonal birth control so they can venture into their pregnancy journey. What I’ve noticed is that in the functional health space, coaches are talking about post birth control syndrome yet medical providers are not educating women about this at all. To have this conversation, I’ve brought my friend and...2023-04-051h 02The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 19: Everything You Need To Know About Coming Off Birth Control Part 1/2 (ft. Elena Colombe, functional nutrition coach)The topic of coming off birth control is trending right now as women are learning more about how hormonal birth control has the potential to impose negative effects on our bodies particularly with long term use but also many women need to go through the process of coming off hormonal birth control so they can venture into their pregnancy journey. What I’ve noticed is that in the functional health space, coaches are talking about post birth control syndrome yet medical providers are not educating women about this at all. To have this conversation, I’ve brought my friend and...2023-03-291h 00The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Master Metabolism Without MacrosI see you - you're in the gym training your a$$ off and you think you're eating well yet… where are the results? Too often I see the common error being made of combining high intensity exercise - such as CrossFit, F45, OrangeTheory, and the likes - with a calorie deficit over long stretches of time. What you don't realize is that even with the best of intentions you could be making a few key mistakes with your nutrition and training that's holding you back from the results you're looking for. In this free class, I'll provide insight on co...2023-03-231h 26The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 18: The Part of Your Health Journey No One Talks AboutYou can count your calories or track your macros or start showing up to the gym, but the real change won't come until you begin to shed your old identity and step into the new one you're creating for yourself. This isn't a simple task to do and along the way you'll experience friction, self sabotage, and self-doubt. In this episode I guide you through bringing awareness around the identities you may be holding onto that are holding back, how you can work through the challenge to releasing them, and what it feels like to step in to your...2023-03-1525 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 17: Before You Drop Into a Calorie Deficit, Try This InsteadThe biggest mistake I see being made when it comes to kickstarting your health journey is immediately jumping into a calorie deficit. Diet culture has conditioned you to believe that health is restricting food and becoming your smallest self, when in reality this isn't health at all. Health is about learning how to nourish your body so it can thrive through the consumption of mostly whole real foods and understanding how to moderate indulgences while partaking in lifestyle factors such as movement, sleep, rest & recovery, hydration, and stress management. Instead of focusing on how you can restrict and cut...2023-03-0840 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 16: No, You Won't Get "Bulky"I am TIRED of hearing women fear getting "bulky" and allow this fear to hold them back from weight training and eating more, so we're going to tackle this mindset block head on. Why is it that women are afraid to get bulky? How is this fear harming your progress or causing you to fall for BS diet advice? Will you actually get bulky if you weight train? All that and some tough love on today's episode. MARK YOUR CALENDARS On Wednesday March 22 at 6pm PST I'm hosting a free class called...2023-03-0125 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 15: Food Freedom Requires ResponsibilityWTF is food freedom even? It's two words strung together by health coaches all over the internet (including myself) that depicts a life outside dieting... or something like that. In reality, food freedom doesn't seem to have a set definition and it's pretty subjective to what it means according to the person using the term. Regardless, what I don't want you to think is that food freedom and going down a path that leads to intuitive eating means you get to eat whatever the f*ck you want without a care in the world. In actuality, food freedom requires...2023-02-1529 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 14: You Need to Think of Your Health Journey Differently (Pt 2)Your mindset around nutrition and your journey will impact the decisions you make along the way which will greatly impact your health. Today I unpack even MORE mindset shifts that are critical for you to make to be successful with your health journey. The mindset shifts I unpack in this episode: How can I make this a little better - how to make small incremental improvements and avoid overwhelm. You shouldn’t diet over extremely long periods of time - understand the need for maintenance and seasons in your nutrition. Food does not have to be de...2023-02-0841 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 13: You Need to Think of Your Health Journey Differently (Pt 1)Your mindset around nutrition and your journey will impact the decisions you make along the way which will greatly impact your health. It's time to be smarter than the BS marketing by diets and supplement companies and internet know-it-alls who think that because they track their macros they know a thing or two about nutrition. These are the mindsets that are keeping you stuck in a cycle feeling frustrated by your lack of progress or yo-yo results. The mindset shifts I unpack in this episode: Nutrition is more than calories in and calories...2023-02-0136 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 12: What The Path to Intuitive Eating Can Look LikeIf you’ve been tracking your food or dieting for an extended period of time you might be wondering how you make the shift towards intuitive eating. To answer this question, I want to tell you how I specifically transitioned off macro tracking to intuitive eating and what that looks like for me. I think it’s also important to note that this journey does not look the same for everyone, so I’ll also be dishing on what has helped my clients in their own journeys as well. In this episode I talk on how...2023-01-2531 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 11: Unpacking Internalized Fat Phobia and its Negative Effects on Our HealthFatphobia - the fear of being fat, also known as weight bias or weight stigma. Have you ever given thought to how your thoughts around your body and health may be rooted in internalized fatphobia? Given that diet culture has generated an industry worth billions, it's safe to say our society is deeply rooted in fatphobia. Fatphobia impacts our lives immensely - it impacts what we wear, what we buy, how we think of others as well as ourselves, and what measures we take to be healthy. The problem is deeply rooted internalized fatphobia...2023-01-1834 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 10: Less Is More When It Comes to ExerciseWhen it comes to exercise, less is more. This is a lesson I wish I learned much earlier in my fitness journey as it would have saved me a lot of grief, but I guess if I didn’t learn it the hard way I probably wouldn’t be the coach that I am today. I take a lot of my philosophies from personal experience and quite frankly my goal in educating others is to ensure you don’t make the same mistakes I did. In today’s episode, I’m going to provide some background on why we hav...2023-01-1134 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 9: Nail Your Goals With a Rock Solid PlanIt's that time of year in which we're thinking hard about the goals we want to accomplish in our future. But have you ever set your sights on a goal or multiple goals only to let time pass and see none of them come to fruition? Do you get started with the best of intentions and highest motivation only to see your efforts dwindle over time? Instead today I break down how to set goals and develop a rock solid plan towards achieving them. Plus, I'm including this downloadable workbook to help walk you through the process.2023-01-0420 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 8: Breaking Free From Diet Culture (ft. Gabi Mahan, licensed professional counselor)Imagine being put on your first diet 9 years old. Think of the impact that will have on you and your relationship with food and your body for years to come. For many of you, you don’t have to imagine it because you lived it. To think that’s how entrenched we are in diet culture that we push it on our kids at early ages can be mind blowing. But this is exactly what happened to today’s guest, Gabi Mahan. After being put on a diet at a young age, she eventually developed an eating disord...2022-12-2156 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 7: The Anti-Macro CoachIt's time to address the elephant in the room. You've seen it on my Instagram headline. You've seen it in my videos and you've probably heard me talk about it before on any one of my social media platforms. What makes me the anti-macro coach and why am I anti-macro tracking? To fully answer this, I'm going to give you a little background on macro tracking my personal history with the method and some of my takeaways and why I've taken an anti-macro stance. Whether you agree with me or not, I believe this is a conversation that needs...2022-12-1420 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 6: From Pro-Athlete to Chronic Health Warrior (ft. Amy Rae, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner)Amy lived her life as an athlete starting at a young age through her collegiate basketball career and on to traveling the world through a professional basketball career. Post-athletics Amy experienced a shift in identity as she struggled to navigate assimilating to life after athletics and again when her body began displaying symptoms she couldn't quite understand. When she finally became fed up with feeling like sh*t, Amy sought answers that would eventually lead her to a diagnosis with Hashimoto's Disease and a journey into understanding thyroid health. Now, as a nutritional therapy practitioner Amy uses her personal...2022-12-071h 10The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 5: Eat More (I'm Serious)You've been told all your life to eat less in order to shrink your body. The problem is that eating less hasn't been making you any healthier, in fact it's making you unhealthy. Our societal obsession with dieting is leading to us having a poor relationship with food, binge and restrict tendencies, gut health and hormonal health problems, and more. In this episode, we're going to dive into why you should be eating more than 1200 calories, how eating more helps you heal your relationship with food, and how to go about increasing your intake without mentally spiraling. I'll break...2022-11-3035 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 4: The Anti-Macro Experience (ft. Jhana Branker, former client)For this episode, I interviewed my former client, Jhana. Jhana worked with me from November 2019 until November 2020, so as you can imagine we tackled A LOT together. We reflect on what it was like for Jhana to kickstart her postpartum weight loss journey just before Thanksgiving and how ditching macros enabled her to enjoy the holidays while seeing progress as well as how we navigated the stress of the pandemic and everything that came with it. We also touch upon how she used what she learned while working with me to navigate her third postpartum weight loss journey on...2022-11-231h 17The Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 3: Balanced Strategies for the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is a time of food-centric gatherings, indulgences, and being overwhelmingly busy which is why *most* people will fall off track with their health habits. What if you didn't have to be one of those people who struggled to stay on track during the holidays because you knew exactly how to overcome any obstacle you face? I'm dishing out my best holiday strategies to help you feel balanced WITHOUT feeling like you have to diet. In this episode, I'm providing tips to help you reduce over-eating, embrace mindful and guilt-free indulgences, set realistic habit standards, and more.2022-11-1625 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 2: Road to Recovery (ft. David Sluss, back rehab coach)If you're active to some degree, you've probably faced an injury at some point in your life. Whether you broke a bone, tore a muscle, or simply had a nagging pain that started for no known reason, physical pain has impacted you and your health journey to some degree. In this episode, I interviewed my back rehab coach, David Sluss (@goturbackcoaching, co-owner of Bear Republic CrossFit), to chat about our experiences with chronic back pain, the mistakes we made, and how we ultimately got the help we needed to live pain-free. Our experiences not only impacted us as individuals...2022-11-0958 minThe Anti-Macro PodcastThe Anti-Macro PodcastEp 1: Fix Your FoundationWhen someone decides to set out on the path of improving their nutrition, they're often led towards dieting or calorie counting or macro tracking. Counting calories and macros has become one of the most popular routes for people to take when they're trying to embark on a health journey of any kind - whether it's weight loss or building muscle or just improving how they eat. The issue that I find with jumping into these methods as your first line of defense is focus on how much you're eating versus how you are eating. Our problem with food cannot...2022-11-0215 minThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingCOMING SOON! New Episode Segment w/Diana MendozaA new segment is coming to The Accrescent Podcast! I cannot wait to share these conversations between myself and my sweet friend Diana Mendoza. We share what this new segment will entail, and why we felt we both needed to have more conversations like these are what we hope they provide for all of you!Interview LinksPodcast: Ep. 107 Diana Mendoza on Breast CancerWhere to Find My GuestDiana Mendoza: InstagramNever Alone Candles: WebsiteConnect w/Me & Learn MoreWebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutube2022-10-2511 minThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingDiana Mendoza - Breast Cancer, Survivor’s Guilt & Emotional Wellbeing in RemissionDiana Mendoza, my sweet friend, joins me in conversation today to share her experience of going through breast cancer twice. We talk about life in remission, how lonely it can feel, survivor's guilt, daily anxiety and hypervigilance, and the modalities that have been instrumental in her emotional well-being through it all.Updates in the IntroNew podcast segment, Client Conversations, released last week (ep. 106)EVOX monthly membership coming soonNew podcast segment w/Diana coming November 1stInterview LinksPodcast: Ep. 106 Client ConversationsPodcast: COMING SOON! New Segment w/Diana MendozaArticle: What is EVOX?Schedule: Bo...2022-10-251h 07Podcast Kieślowski 2.0Podcast Kieślowski 2.0Podcast Kieślowski 2.0, odc. 8 - Leigh Singer [ENG]Gościem ósmego odcinka podcastu jest Leigh Singer, dziennikarz, krytyk filmowy, filmowiec i ekspert w temacie esejów filmowych. Leigh współpracował m.in. z The Guardian, Independent, Times,Sight& Sound, Empire, Total Film, Little White Lies, IndieWire, Dazed&Confused, The Big Issue, Channel 4, BBCi i BFI online.Warto przypomnieć, że esej filmowy „3 kolory: Srebrny” Leigh Singera otworzył 9. edycję Festiwalu Filmowego Hommage à Kieślowski w Sokołowsku, w towarzystwie takich osób jak Krzysztof Piesiewicz, Urszula Lesiak, Piotr Jaxa, Michał Oleszczyk i Xavery Żuławski.Słuchając podcastu dowiecie się m.in. o tym jak powstał słynny esej film...2021-10-1042 minReady for Love with Nikki Leigh Love CoachReady for Love with Nikki Leigh Love CoachBetter Topics for Couples with Diana IndriesHow do you and your partner discuss important topics? Or, do you discuss things? My guest this week, Diana Indries, has the questions and a suggestion to make it easier and more fun to tackle the important things you need to dicuss. Join us for the details.2021-09-1759 minHappily Holistic with Amy Leigh MercreeHappily Holistic with Amy Leigh MercreeUnicorns, Angels, and Dragons, Oh My! With Diana CooperIn this episode of Happily Holistic, Amy speaks with Diana Cooper. Having written over 30 books, Diana Cooper focuses on energies and angels. One of her most talked about subjects is unicorns. She debunks the myth and explains how unicorns are completely real and deeper than just a horse with a horn. Diana tells us about the enlightenment of the unicorn, the pure white energy that exists in the universe and aligns with our chakras. Having interviewed many who have encountered this divine energy, Diana explains that the unicorn always instills hope in others. She connects the unicorn...2021-04-0826 minFLiXmedia Presents: Kennedy Leigh And FriendsFLiXmedia Presents: Kennedy Leigh And FriendsDiana Ross - My Old Piano (White Label Remix)Diana Ross - My Old Piano (White Label Remix) by FLiXmedia Presents: Kennedy Leigh And Friends2018-12-1905 minSoul Centred EntrepreneurSoul Centred EntrepreneurTina Leigh McDonald-Dealing In FuturesTina Leigh McDonald has a chronic pain condition but she managed in her busy corporate job successfully for many years.  But when a car accident caused her condition to worsen and forced her to resign she realised that part of her recovery and rehabilitation was going to mean returning to work in a way that she could manage but that still allowed her to support people in the way that she loved. 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