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Fit Family PodcastEpisode 27: How to Mentor with Colby JacksonOn this episode of Fit Family , Louis and Margaret invite Colby Jackson back on to discuss what makes a great mentor. As someone who trains kids + adolescents, mentorship is something Colby knows a lot about but there is always more to discover. The three discuss how to establish a trust-based relationship and chart a blue print for change in young kids' lives. Find Out More: louiskids.org
2024-01-0140 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 26: How to Handle Grief During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are supposed to be a merry time to celebrate with friends and loved ones but not everyone is feeling their best during these months. On this episode Margaret and Louis discuss how they navigate grief and loss during this emotional time of year. They candidly share their own experience with loss and offer some tangible tools to help get you through.
2023-12-2542 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 25: Family Fitness with Jeremiah JimersonJeremiah Jimerson ( @youngeryoudoc ) joins Margaret + Louis today to discuss how he keeps his kids active and engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Jeremiah works in the fitness space to help people reach their health + wellness goals. He has over 94k followers on instagram and over 196k on Tik Tok where he shares lots of great content around becoming a better version of yourself. Check out Jeremiah by going to:https://www.stopchasingweightloss.com/optin-mr Find Out More: https://louieskids.org
2023-12-1822 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 24: Why Fitness Matters with Carolyn MurrayOn this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Low-country Legend and WCBD news anchor Carolyn Murray. Carolyn is a fierce athlete, a 3x Emmy award-winning journalist and she candidly shares how she got into fitness and a recent scare that brought her back to her ‘why’. Carolyn is an inspiration and shares some great tips for busy parent’s out there trying to find “balance”. Check Out Carolyn’s Podcast “Let’s Talk” : https://open.spotify.com/show/6OOaIBDgetksbyuMzbY2V5?si=7b21bc0969944294 Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-12-1126 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 23: Battling Weight-Loss with Ben Ellsworth of GigProOn today's episode Louis and Margaret sit down with Ben Ellsworth, Founder of GigPro. Ben has had an amazing career in F&B for nearly 25 years and founded GigPro at the height of the pandemic when restaurant owners and chefs were struggling to staff their restaurants. As his company sky rocketed, he realized his health was not on the same positive trajectory. Ben candidly shares his experience with yo-yo dieting, calorie counting, CrossFit and more. Tune in to find out what finally allowed him to keep the weight off and turn his health around. Find Out More: htt...
2023-12-0420 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 22: On Being a Stay-at-Home Dad with Ryan MadambaOn today's episode Margaret and Louis sit down with Ryan Madamba, Chief Architect at Madamba Training, to discuss his journey from field supervisor at Well-Spring Camps to stay-at-home Dad. Ryan started his career in the Juvenile Psych Ward and has invaluable experience in behavioral psychology specifically with children and young adults. Tune in for some incredible tips on how to connect with your children and walk beside them, not in front of them. Find Out More: https://louieskids.org/
2023-11-2731 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 21: Life with an Eating Disorder with Donna Friedman MS, LPCEating disorders such as; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder are complicated. They effect not only the patient, but the entire family. Donna Friedman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works closely with clients and families to offer hope and support and on today’s episode she joins Margaret to share her lived experience with Anorexia. Donna’s story is one of hope and serves as a reminder that Eating Disorders are not a choice. If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out to Donna by going to: https://www.villagecounselingsc.com
2023-11-2024 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 20: AMA no. 4 with Louis + MargaretOn today's episode Margaret + Louis dive back into the mailbag to answer your questions. They cover everything from how to stay active during the coming colder months (hint: layer up and get out there!) whether or not protein shakes are a good meal substitute and more. Thank you for sending in your questions and keep them coming! Find Out More: https://louieskids.org/
2023-11-1313 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 19: Emotional Fitness with Brandon Wilcher LPCA, NCCWhy is it more difficult for men to express their emotions? On today's episode Margaret + Louis sit down with Brandon Wilcher LPCA, NCC to discuss how he helps men and families navigate difficult conversations and break the cycle of perceived social norms around fatherhood. Find Out More by emailing: info@aspiredunity.com
2023-11-0625 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 18: AMA no 3 with Louis + MargaretOn today's episode Louis + Margaret dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. Thank you for sending in your great questions and keep 'em coming! Today we cover questions like "How important are calories?" "What is metabolism?" and "How big of a role do genetics play in childhood obesity?" Find Out More: https://louieskids.org/
2023-10-3019 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 17: Wellness Wisdom with Janis NewtonJanis Newton's career in the wellness space spans over 40 years. On this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Janis to dig into all of the wisdom and learnings she has developed from an incredible career helping people get healthy. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-10-2336 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 16:Why Fitness Matters with Carolyn MurrayOn this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Low-country Legend and WCBD news anchor Carolyn Murray. Carolyn is a fierce athlete, a 3x Emmy award-winning journalist and she candidly shares how she got into fitness and a recent scare that brought her back to her ‘why’. Carolyn is an inspiration and shares some great tips for busy parent’s out there trying to find “balance”. Check Out Carolyn’s Podcast “Let’s Talk” : https://open.spotify.com/show/6OOaIBDgetksbyuMzbY2V5?si=7b21bc0969944294 Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-10-1626 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 15: AMA 2 with Louis + Margaret On this episode Louis and Margaret dig back into the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners. (Please submit your questions to our FB page or DM us on Instagram!) This weeks questions include everything from is a “cheat day a good idea?” to “how many steps a day should we aim for?”. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-10-0924 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 14: Back To School Anxiety On this episode Louis and Margaret break down why some kids deal with more intense anxiety around the start of the school year. Margaret reminds us that worry and fear are normal human emotions and give us some tools to use when anxiety rears its head. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-10-0218 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 13: Personal Trainers for Kids with Colby Jackson Does your child need a personal trainer? Whether your kid is a high performance athlete, overweight or just looking to become more active, a personal trainer could be a great choice for you and your family. Louis + Margaret sit down with Colby Jackson, a former college baseball player turned personal trainer to discuss his work with children. Colby has an amazing ability to connect with kids and shares some of his insight on how to get the kids in your life moving. If you’re interested in working with Colby and live in the...
2023-09-2523 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 12: Family Fitness with Jeremiah Jimerson Jeremiah Jimerson ( @youngeryoudoc ) joins Margaret + Louis today to discuss how he keeps his kids active and engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Jeremiah works in the fitness space to help people reach their health + wellness goals. He has over 94k followers on instagram and over 196k on Tik Tok where he shares lots of great content around becoming a better version of yourself. Check out Jeremiah by going to:https://www.stopchasingweightloss.com/optin-mr Find Out More: https://louieskids.org
2023-09-1822 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 11: How Do I Tell if My Child is Overweight? On this episode Louis and Margaret dig back into the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners. (Please submit your questions to our FB page or DM us on Instagram!) This weeks questions include everything from how to calculate your BMI to how much weight is a reasonable amount to lose in a week. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-09-1126 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 10: Being Overweight: Stigmas, Bullying + Changing the Narrative On this episode Louis and Margaret dig into the damaging effects that are associated with being over weight. Margaret breaks down how cognitive behavioral therapy can create a blueprint for change and give you the power to change the narrative and change your life. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-09-0427 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 9: AMA with Louis + MargaretOn this episode we dig into the mailbag to answer questions from YOU. You all sent in some great questions that cover everything from diet soda to how families can remain active safely in the summer heat. Plus, Justin joins us for another edition of Coaches Corner to share a great tip about why the warm-up matters. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-08-2820 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 8: Why Tracking Your Food Matters Louis and Margaret are joined by Fred to discuss why tracking your food/food journaling is so vital to meeting your weightloss goals. Whether you use an app, or just keep track with pen and paper you may be surprised how temporarily tracking what you’re eating can help. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-08-2125 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 7: Beginning Again with GabbyOn today’s episode Margaret and Louis welcome Gabby to the show. Gabby was severely bullied for being overweight in elementary school and that trauma left a mark. Now 22, Gabby is working with Margaret to undo the negative patterns and change the way she talks to herself. Check out Louis Kids: https://louieskids.org
2023-08-1424 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 6: Starting Small with Personal Trainer Andrew SimmerlingOn today’ episode Louis + Margaret bring on Andrew Simmerling, a functional coach and personal trainer (who also happens to be Louis personal trainer) to talk about making your pantry healthier and how to take small steps to make big changes. Find Out More about Andrew by going to: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.simmerling/?hl=en Support Louis Kids: https://louieskids.org
2023-08-0726 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 5: Tips from a Pre-Diabetic with Richard HricikOn today’s episode of the Fit Family Podcast Louis and Margaret sit down with Richard to hear the story of how his life changed when he found out he was pre-diabetic. Richard candidly shares the story of his grandmother losing her legs to diabetes and why he knew he had to take steps to make changes in his diet and re route his life to focus on longevity. Check Out Richard’s Daily Digest: https://www.postandcourier.com/food/daily-digest-how-a-charleston-area-pre-diabetic-keeps-himself-from-crossing-over/article_828172fe-226e-11ee-a2f6-6b2b93c52acd.html Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-07-3134 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 4: Stress Eating with Special Guest Justin BennettOn today’s episode of The Fit Family Podcast Louis and Margaret break down Stress Eating, why it happens and what we can do to give ourselves pause around using food as a coping mechanism. Margaret gives us some great information on why stress eating can feel like comfort at the time and the science behind changing this behavior. Plus, Justin Bennett joins us for the first edition of ‘Coaches Corner’ to share his insight on starting with small attainable goals and pacing yourself when it comes to change. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-07-2422 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 3: Battling Weight-Loss with Ben Ellsworth of GigProOn today's episode Louis and Margaret sit down with Ben Ellsworth, Founder of GigPro. Ben has had an amazing career in F&B for nearly 25 years and founded GigPro at the height of the pandemic when restaurant owners and chefs were struggling to staff their restaurants. As his company sky rocketed, he realized his health was not on the same positive trajectory. Ben candidly shares his experience with yo-yo dieting, calorie counting, CrossFit and more. Tune in to find out what finally allowed him to keep the weight off and turn his health around. Find Out More: ht...
2023-07-1720 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 2: Navigating Childhood Obesity from the POV of a ParentOn today’s episode Louis and Margaret sit down with Yvonne, a single mother to two Louie’s kids alumni. Yvonne candidly shares the pain of watching her children struggle with being overweight and what led her to Louie’s Kids. Interestingly, Yvonne ended up losing over 115 pounds herself and continues to set an example for her children even though they are still on their own journey. Listen all the way through to hear Yvonne's “Fit Tip” for any parent who may be struggling to help their children navigate obesity. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-07-1018 minFit Family PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to the Fit Family PodcastIn the inaugural episode of the Fit Family Podcast we introduce our hosts Louis Yuhasz, Founder of Louie's Kids and Margaret Moss Taylor, a licensed behavioral therapist, to hear the origin story of Louie's Kids and learn more about the goal of this podcast. Our aim is to continue the conversation and help fight childhood obesity, one family at a time. Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org
2023-06-2920 min
Mount Pleasant PodcastHelping Overweight Kids Get Healthier with Louie's KidsLouis Yuhasz, the Founder/Executive Director of Louie's Kids, talks about how they seek to help families who are looking for solutions and opportunities for physical fitness opportunities with their families. With time they realized that when it comes to helping overweight kids, it take a family to effect change in a family. After all the adolescents don't make the food buying decisions in the household or pay for the foods. We do less talking about exercise and spend more time talking about moving, and other strategies to successfully make changes that have impact. Listen...
2023-01-1124 min
Let's Talk with Carolyn MurrayLet's Talk with Louis Yuhasz of Louie’s KidsLet’s Talk with Louis Yuhasz, founder of Louie’s Kids, a program that supports healthy lifestyles and mental health for children and families in Charleston and in other parts of the country. Yuhasz explains that seeing his father’s addiction to food lead him to create the program.
2021-10-2412 min
The Do Good Project12. Twenty Years of Pivoting and ProgressionOprah, Rachael Ray, and the TED Talk Stage are just three of the many platforms that Louis Yuhasz has been able to share his story on. Growing up with an obese father and being an overweight kid himself, Louis knew the struggles and potential fate of many of America’s youth. Louie’s Kids is a nonprofit formed to change the trajectory of our nation into a happier and healthier lifestyle. With 20 years under the organization's belt, Louis has much knowledge on things to avoid but also helpful strategies to include in the “do good” space.
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2021-02-0953 min
Brian ClearyEat Well For a Great Cause at Big Chef Little ChefIt's one of the Lowcountry''s best, and tastiest, fundraisers. The annual "Little Chef, Big Chef" event to benefit Louie's Kids is coming up on Monday, June 24th. Learn all about this year's event from Louie's Kids founder Louis Yuhasz and this year's host Tommy Hall.
2019-06-1707 minBrian ClearySpend Monday Evenings With Your FamilyGet ready for your entire family to be a part of the Lowcountry's most fun 5K run. Join the Family Race Club with Louie's Kids. Living and eating healthy can be fun. Learn about the club from Louie's Club founder Louis Yuhasz on the Y Morning Wake-Up podcast.
2018-10-0708 minBrian ClearyDon't Miss Big Chef Little ChefIf you love to eat, if you enjoy great food, and if you want to help Lowcountry children, Monday, June 25th, you need to be at "Little Chef, Big Chef," one of the best fundraising events in our area. Louis Yuhasz, the founder of Louie's Kids, stopped by the Y Morning Wake-Up to tell us about this amazing event.
2018-06-1806 min