Sara Thomas - Podcast Details

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Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Episode 294: Grace and Humility in Public Discourse... A Christ-Centered ApproachAre you a Christ-centered leader looking to enhance your skills and lead with grace and humility in today's challenging public discourse? In this episode, hosts Tim Bias and Sara Thomas delve into the art of effective and Christ-centered leadership in the midst of turbulent conversations. Continue Reading and Listen to Episode 294 at https://transformingmission.org/294

2023-10-1730 min

Real Life Girl Talk Must-Have Beauty Products with Ronelle KelloIn this week's episode Sara & Ronelle dive head first into all of their must-have beauty products! Like Ronelle's go-to full daily skincare routine, her tried and true favorite drug store mascara, and her favorite eye color pallet. Sara shares her all time favorite lashes, her non-negotiable razors, and her favorite instagram-buy foundation! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Ronelle Kello is truly a Jane of All Trades! She is a mom of twin 5 year old girls and a very busy entrepreneur. When she’s not working or mommin, she’s usually working out, thrifting, or enjo...

2022-02-2053 min

Real Life Girl Talk Understanding Nutrition Labels & Marketing Lingo with Sarah WilliamsIn this week's episode Sara & Sarah get into the details of nutrition labels and food marketing lingo. Like what’s the difference between reduced fat and low fat? And what about carbohydrates, fiber, added sugars, and net carbs? What even is organic cereal?? And did you know the ingredient list is in a specific order? - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Sarah Williams, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and the founder of Sweet Balance Nutrition. She’s passionate about helping people ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and reach their health and weight loss goals whil...

2022-02-1334 min

Real Life Girl Talk How to Manifest Whatcha Want with Rebekka MarsIn this week's episode, Sara and Rebekka discussed the ins and outs of manifesting! Like..WHAT can you manifest, HOW do you manifest, WHY you should manifest, their TIPS for manifesting, and so on. Tune in to hear a few things that the girls have personally manifested and how they actually did it! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Rebekka Mars brings a contemporary twist to the ancient practices of Yoga and meditation. Her eclectic approach pulls from a dance of many styles of Yoga; and her meditation style reminds us all that we we...

2022-02-0644 min

Real Life Girl Talk Mommin' Hard with GIRLS with Ronelle KelloIn this week's episode, Sara & Ronelle talk about how they are raising their little girls during these times! Ronelle has twin girls that are 5 (almost 6) and Sara has a daughter that just turned 5. Sara & Ronelle talk about if they tell their girls they are beautiful or not, if they make them finish their plates or not, if they "gentle" parent or not, if they let their girls wear makeup or not, and everything in between. - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Ronelle Kello is truly a Jane of All Trades! She is a mom...

2022-01-2339 min

Real Life Girl Talk Small Nutrition Changes That Go a Long Way with Sarah WilliamsIn this week’s episode, Sara & Sarah give their tried and true simple nutrition tips that make a big difference! Incorporating some of these small changes into your daily life and food intake are easy to maintain long term and can help aid in weight loss and overall health & wellness! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Sarah Williams, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and the founder of Sweet Balance Nutrition. She’s passionate about helping people ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and reach their health and weight loss goals while enjoying life and food. Sara...

2022-01-1642 min

Real Life Girl Talk Resolutions: Solutions or Pointless? with Rebekka MarsHappy 2022! In this week's episode, Sara & Rebekka discuss New Year's Resolutions, their thoughts on them, their individual processes, past resolutions/intentions and current. Do you set the same resolutions each year? Do you check in on your goals throughout the year? Do you have a word of the year? What if you don't set any goals this year? Who do you think has less goals in mind this year, Sara or Bekka? - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Rebekka Mars brings a contemporary twist to the ancient practices of Yoga and meditation...

2022-01-0942 min

Real Life Girl Talk Get it Girl with Ronelle KelloIn this week's episode Ronelle and Sara talked the reality of the holidays as moms of little girls (4/5 year olds), including elf on the shelf (or lack of), Santa visits, lights, and all of the other events! AND Ronelle has a HUGE announcement that she dropped on this episode!!! We won't say more... you'll have to tune in to hear more about it!! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Ronelle Kello is truly a Jane of All Trades! She is a mom of twin 5 year old girls and a very busy entrepreneur. When she’s...

2021-12-1932 min

Real Life Girl Talk My Weight Went UP, Why Though??? with Sarah WilliamsIn this week's episode, Sara T & Sarah W chatted all about weight loss journeys and more specifically - weight fluctuations! Your weight WILL fluctuate up and down throughout your weight loss journey so we discussed a few different reasons as to WHY this happens, why you shouldn't worry about it, and how to move forward and stay the course! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Sarah Williams, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and the founder of Sweet Balance Nutrition. She’s passionate about helping people ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and reach their health an...

2021-12-1239 min

Real Life Girl Talk Honoring Endings with Rebekka MarsIn this week's episode, Sara & Rebekka girl-talked the end of 2021! We talked about cycles - beginnings, middle, and ends - and the space that comes after an ending. The girls discussed December and how to honor the end of the year as we look towards 2022. They also talked about holding a funeral (?!) for 2021 ..... have you ever held a funeral/celebration of "life" for the ending of a project, business, relationship, job, or something along those lines?? - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Rebekka Mars brings a contemporary twist to the ancient practices of Yoga a...

2021-12-0529 min

Real Life Girl Talk Keeping The Romance (& Spice!) Alive with Ronelle KelloRonelle and Sara got into the juicy details of how they keep the romance alive in their marriages. Both girls have been married for close to 7 years, have young children, and have happy, healthy marriages! They talked about how Ronelle and her husband are together ALL day long most days of the year (besides hunting season), and how Sara and her husband spend a lot of the year apart because her husband travels for work, and how they both keep their men (and themselves) truly happy and satisfied! Marriage doesn't have to be hard! - ...

2021-11-2129 min

Real Life Girl Talk How to Start Mindful Eating Practices with Sarah WilliamsIn this week's episode, Sarah W & Sara T chatted about mindful eating. What is it? How is it different from intuitive eating? Can you incorporate mindful eating WITH macro tracking? Sarah W shared ALL the details and included her favorite tips for ways to begin mindful eating at your very next meal! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Sarah Williams, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and the founder of Sweet Balance Nutrition. She’s passionate about helping people ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and reach their health and weight loss goals while enjoying life an...

2021-11-1428 min

Real Life Girl Talk Total Body & Mind Stress Management with Rebekka MarsNovember?! Rebekka and Sara dove into all things STRESS, how it affects your body and mind and why you need to RELEASE it! The girls gave their best advice and tips for stress management, from workouts, to meditation, to food intake, to breath-work, and everything in between. - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Rebekka Mars brings a contemporary twist to the ancient practices of Yoga and meditation. Her eclectic approach pulls from a dance of many styles of Yoga; and her meditation style reminds us all that we were born built to...

2021-11-0734 min

Real Life Girl Talk Finding Strength in Your Struggle with Colorectal Cancer Thriver, Joanna HaydonThis is a throwback episode from December 1, 2019. Please note that the name of the podcast has since changed and please disregard any special offers or giveaways, as those have expired. This week I got to chat with Joanna Haydon! Joanna is a 31 year old, beautiful soul! She is the Lead Cyclestar at Cyclebar in St. Louis, she is an attorney and professor at SLU Law, and the picture of health. Unfortunately, Joanna was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal Cancer in May 2019 and she shares her story with us on how she has...

2021-10-3127 min

Real Life Girl Talk 30's over 20's with Ronelle KelloIn this week's episode, Ronelle and Sara talked about a lot of motherhood things, like sending your littles to kindergarten, why Sara likes Halloween so much, and our Halloween plans. We also chatted about Ronelle's upcoming BIRTHDAY and why our 30's are SO MUCH BETTER than our 20's! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Ronelle Kello is truly a Jane of All Trades! She is a mom of twin 5 year old girls and a very busy entrepreneur. When she’s not working or mommin, she’s usually working out, thrifting, or enjoying Mexican food & marga...

2021-10-2426 min

Real Life Girl Talk Candy, Sugar, & Artificial Sweeteners with Sarah WilliamsSarah & Sara dove into all things Autumn food & nutrition! We talked about Halloween candy (should you indulge or skip it?), kiddos and candy (candy WITH dinner??), artificial sweeteners (harmful or helpful?), eating only when you're hungry (not bored, stressed, or emotional), and so much more! - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Sarah Williams, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and the founder of Sweet Balance Nutrition. She’s passionate about helping people ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and reach their health and weight loss goals while enjoying life and food. Sarah is also a certified sp...

2021-10-1741 min

Real Life Girl Talk Accepting & Surrendering as the Seasons Shift with Rebekka MarsHello October & Happy Fall Y'all! Rebekka and Sara talked about their Fall feelings and experiences as we shift out of summer and into the end of the year. We share our best tips for supplements, routines, acceptance, and embracing the letting goooooo of Summer. - Meet This Week's Co-Host: Rebekka Mars brings a contemporary twist to the ancient practices of Yoga and meditation. Her eclectic approach pulls from a dance of many styles of Yoga; and her meditation style reminds us all that we were born built to meditate, letting these p...

2021-10-1038 min

Real Life Girl Talk Dropping out of College to Start an Activewear Line with Ria PatagThis week I got to chat with Ria Patag! Ria is a 19 year old aspiring fitness influencer, who dropped out of college to become the founder of an activewear brand, Bolt Active. Her mission is to empower young women to be bold and confident at any size and at any stage in their fitness journey! Ria and I talked about the ups and downs of starting a fitness journey at any age, and the ebbs and flows of friendships and relationships throughout personal growth and change. We also talked the details of creating an activewear...

2021-09-1924 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Low Down on Dangerous Toxins & Molds with Dr. Shade & Lesley PatersonThis week I got to chat with Dr. Shade & Lesley Paterson! Dr. Christopher Shade, PhD, founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific®, specializes in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system. Dr. Shade is regularly sought out to speak as an educator on the topics of mercury, environmental toxicities, neuroinflammation, immune dysregulation, and the human detoxification system in the United States and internationally. He has helped corporate executives, professional athletes, celebrities, children with autism, patients with chronic immune disorders and more. H...

2021-08-2934 min

Real Life Girl Talk Why You Shouldn't Settle in Life and Love with Ronelle KelloThis week I got to chat with Ronelle Kello! Ronelle is a multi-business owner, happy wife, mom of 5 year old twin girls, and dedicated health and fitness enthusiast! Ronelle and I chatted about her bumpy journey through health, fitness, self-acceptance, and self-love over her life and how she finally found peace of mind in her body image and developed a true passion for her consistent health and fitness routine. We also talked about crazy mom-life, leaving unhappy relationships to find TRUE LOVE, why you shouldn't settle, and so much more! - ...

2021-07-2837 min

Real Life Girl Talk Preeclampsia, Postpartum Fitness, & Military Wife Life with Liz HendersonThis week I got to chat with Liz Henderson! Liz is a retired college volleyball athlete, retired triathlon & Ironman athlete, and current online health & fitness coach specializing in moms throughout their pregnancy and postpartum phases of life. Liz and I talked about her pregnancies, her postpartum journeys, preeclampsia, military wife life, and so much more! - Tune in to learn more! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/mrslizhenderson - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www.strength-sweat-soul.com...

2021-07-1140 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Best Wisdom for Rest Relaxation and Play - Part 2Let's chat about joy for a second. What brings you joy? When you listen to a group of Christ-centered leaders, share their wisdom on rest, relaxation, and play, it creates an atmosphere of encouragement. This week, in part 2 of "What's your best wisdom for rest, relaxation, and play?" nine different leaders explore the challenges of rest and the joy of having fun. And you might be surprised by what some of them call fun! It's a great reminder that fun and joy are individual traits. But, often, when we're doing something that doesn't necessarily bring...

2021-07-0622 min

Real Life Girl Talk Building Your Brand with Erica HymanThis week I got to chat with Erica Hyman! Erica owns a digital marketing agency in St. Louis, MO, where she specializes in social media marketing, photography, video production, SEO, and content marketing. Erica and I talked about what it takes to build your brand and grow your audience on social media in order to run a successful and profitable business or side hustle! - Tune in to learn more! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/hyer.media - ...

2021-07-0425 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Best Wisdom for Rest Relaxation and Play - Part 1What is fun for you? Yes, we're really asking. Here's why: this week and next, the episodes are filled with fun and joy. You'll hear from 16 leaders over the next two weeks. Each one shares their insights in joy-filled ways, even when they struggle with rest, relaxation, and play. As we dive into part 1 of this 2-part mini-series, we hope you'll reflect on their insights and be encouraged to know you're not alone on this leadership journey. Whether you need some encouragement to finally get a rhythm of rest, relaxation, and...

2021-06-2921 min

Real Life Girl Talk You Asked, & The RD Answered (Weight Loss Edition) with Sarah WilliamsThis week I got to chat with Sarah Williams! Sarah is a Registered Dietitian and has been a clinical dietitian for 9 years! Sarah personally struggled with chronic dieting, emotional eating, poor body image, and the restrict-binge cycle for years, starting when she was a teenager. Fast forward to now: Sarah has a healthy relationship with food and has found a balanced, flexible way of eating that lets her easily maintain her desired weight and feel confident, while still enjoying life. And now she help her clients do the same! Sarah answered YOUR questions r...

2021-06-2035 min

Real Life Girl Talk I'M BACK, BABY!Hello Hello!!! I'm so excited to be BACK! This is just a quick solo episode to say some thank you's and to explain where I've been! I talk a little about our cross-country move, adjusting back to "normal" life post-isolation, and some details of my own personal current fitness and nutrition plan.... and will I be competing again now that I'm on the West Coast???! - Tune in to learn more! - Follow my journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/sara.beth.thomas -

2021-06-1421 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas What is Your Best Wisdom on Self-Awareness - Insights from 15 Christ-Centered LeadersWhat happens when you ask 15 leaders for their best wisdom on self-awareness? You get stories, poignant reminders, examples, challenging circumstances, diverse perspectives, and enough wisdom to fill several volumes. Whether you choose to listen all at once or in several sessions, these leaders remind us how God is with us deepening our self-awareness. As you take in the wisdom, grace, and humility of our guests on this week's podcast, reflect on your own self-awareness. Many of these guests you've heard from on previous episodes. But some are new voices that we'll feature in...

2021-03-3043 min

Real Life Girl Talk You Asked and The RD Answered with Katie HoehnThis week I got to chat with Katie Hoehn! Katie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Cyclebar instructor, toddler mama with another on the way! Currently, Katie works full-time as a RDN/health educator for BJC, covering all aspects of fitness and nutrition and she also takes private clients on the side for personal training and nutrition through Katie Jane Nutrition, LLC. Katie answered all of YOUR nutrition questions including: What foods should I be eating most days for optimal health? How much water do I need for real? Do kids nee...

2021-02-2133 min

Real Life Girl Talk COVID-19 Update & What You Need to Know About the Vaccines with Dr. BindiyaThis week I got to chat with Dr Bindiya! - Dr. Bindiya is double boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as the American Board of Integrative & Holistic Physicians. She is also yoga certified, reiki master, and mom of two girls! - Dr. Bindiya specializes in integrative, holistic, and functional medicine for women of all ages and stages of life and used to practice emergency medicine as well. Dr. Bindiya is a media expert and contributor to numerous sites including The Daily Mail, MindbodyGreen, Clean Plated, Well + Good a...

2021-02-1423 min

Real Life Girl Talk 3 Simple Nutrition Tips with Jillian TedescoThis week I got to chat with Jillian Tedesco! Jillian is a wife, mom, chef, yogi, golfer, and the founder & CEO of Fit Flavors. Jillian lives her dedicated to her faith and to helping others reach their health, fitness, and weight loss goals. Jillian and I talked about her story, her failures and triumphs, and some exciting things she's working on for the near future. She shared her 3 super simple nutrition tips for us and ways you can start incorporating them into your life TODAY! - Tune in to learn more!

2021-02-0729 min

Real Life Girl Talk Adderall Free After 17 Years on Meds with Sheeva RouhanifardThis week I got to chat with Sheeva Rouhanifard! Sheeva is from LA, California, she is the co-owner of a Title Boxing gym, director of marketing for Soul CBD, and she has a strong passion for fitness and wellness. Sheeva and I talked about her challenging journey off of Adderall after being prescribed the medication for 17 years, and how much her quality of life has changed in the last 3 years since she has been Adderall free! Sheeva believes in healing the cause, not the symptom, and she is passionate to share her story in the h...

2021-01-3127 min

Real Life Girl Talk Being a Good Friend Through The Rollercoaster Journey of Health & Fitness with Jenna Irvine & Ellen CrookThis week I got to chat with Jenna & Ellen! - Jenna and Ellen co-host the She's My Person Podcast, where they are committed to sharing the honest, unfiltered, real-life moments of friendship as they navigate life, love, and everything in between - Jenna & Ellen’s friendship has lasted through dating relationships, break-ups, business start-ups, lay-offs, personal struggles, and so much more. Throughout it all, Jenna and Ellen have continued to champion one another and push the other towards their goals and dreams. They’re willing to have the hard conversations and crea...

2021-01-2431 min

Real Life Girl Talk Getting Into a Yoga Routine At Home with Rebekka MarsThis week I got to chat with Rebekka Mars! Rebekka has been teaching yoga for over 10 years. She believes in mindfulness, slowing down, meditation, being present, listening to your body and intuition, and saving the world in anyway big or small! Rebekka and I talked all about how you can get into a good yoga routine at home, what yoga is all about beyond just downward dog, and so much more! - Tune in to learn more! - Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/MybHQaIBGhE - Rebekka's Yoga Starts Here FREE Series: https://rebekkamars.com/y...

2021-01-1737 min

Real Life Girl Talk Shifting Out of Your Diet Mindset with Katie MillerThis week I got to chat with Katie Miller Kerner! - Katie is a retired IFBB Bikini Pro turned holistic health coach, specializing in women's fat loss, inner peace, and balanced lifestyles through fitness and personal development. Her most recent studies and certifications have led her to helping women establish mental freedom and to take aligned action towards the life and/or business of their dreams! - Katie and I chatted about tips and advice for shifting your mindset from diet culture and food as numbers into a balanced and free...

2021-01-1028 min

Real Life Girl Talk Tapping Into Your Full Potential with Chanee MomokoThis week I got to chat with Chanee Momoko! - Chanee is a former Fitness & Nutrition Expert & Retired WBFF Bikini Pro turned Master Life Coach for Fitness & Life Coaches. Her mission is to help women break through self-doubt and perfectionism, heal limiting beliefs, and take massive action so they can reach their highest potential in business and life. Chanee and I talked about her best tips for truly tapping into your full potential this new year and ways to build your boundaries in order to fully evolve into your highest self.

2021-01-0339 min

Real Life Girl Talk Ayurveda Basics and Practices with Grace LeonThis week I got to chat with Grace Leon! Grace is a holistic health and wellness coach, with a degree in Exercise Science, ACSM CPT, and a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor. Grace and I girl-talked the basics of Ayurveda, which is an alternative medicine system which believes that a person's health and wellness is dependent on a delicate balance between mind, body, and spirit. So we covered what even is it, where does someone start, learning about your doshas, and how understanding your doshas can impact your life through diet, exercise, healing, and more!

2020-12-2729 min

Real Life Girl Talk Symptoms and Treatment of Endometriosis with Kayla KraussThis week I got to chat with Kayla Krauss! Kayla is a NPC bikini competitor and full time realtor. Kayla and I dove into her journey with endometriosis including her symptoms, her surgery and recovery, and the positive changes she's seen since! Did you know: Endometriosis is a hormonal and immune system disease in which tissue (endometrium) similar to the inside lining of the uterus is also found in other areas of the body. It develops into growths that cause pain, bleeding, formation of scar tissue and other medical problems. Symptoms include: ...

2020-12-2034 min

Real Life Girl Talk Excess Skin Surgery Following Extreme Weight Loss with Monique AttiaThis week I got to chat with Monique Attia from Sydney Australia! Monique was 19 years old weighing 332 lbs (151 kg) and her friends and family were greatly concerned with her health. She opted for Gastric Sleeve Surgery despite her fears and she lost 175 lbs (80 kg)!! Monique and I talked about COVID in Australia, how this year has affected her and her extreme weight loss journey, and all the ins and outs of her bracciplasty surgery (excess skin removal) and total breast reconstruction! Tune in to learn more! - Watch this e...

2020-12-1329 min

Real Life Girl Talk You Can't Diet Forever, Reverse Dieting 101 with Nicole FerrierThis week I got to chat with Nicole Ferrier! Nicole is a certified personal trainer with a BA in Exercise Science. She owns her own coaching business, Nicole Ferrier Fitness, and is an NPC bikini competitor. Nicole is not only extremely knowledgeable, but she is very dedicated to educating her clients and followers on all things health and fitness daily. Nicole and I talked about why you can't diet forever, what happens when your body is a caloric deficit for too long, and why you might to incorporate a reverse diet. We went over what exactly a...

2020-12-0629 min

Real Life Girl Talk Anti-Aging Practices & Skin Care Routines with Racquel FrisellaThis week I got to chat with Racquel Frisella! Racquel is a wife, mom of 3 under 3, a cosmetic injector, beauty expert, and keeps her health and fitness a priority day in and day out. She’s been an aesthetics nurse for over 10 years and helps women feel absolutely stunning in their bare skin! Racquel and I talked about anti-aging practices at all ages, the ins and outs of medical grade skin care, and realistic and effective skin care routines! - Visit Racquel's Website at https://racquelfrisella.com/ - W...

2020-11-2932 min

Real Life Girl Talk Mommin' Ain't Easy, You've Got to Make Time for YOU with Kelsey WilleyThis week I got to chat with Kelsey Willey. Kelsey is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, runs a successful online coaching business, and a mama! Kelsey and I caught up on what's been going since we talked last March, specifically in regards to parenting in a pandemic. We talked about ways you can make time for yourself as a busy mom, and why you HAVE to! Because mommin' ain't easy, and in 2020 it's never been harder!! Tune in to learn more! - Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel at https://y...

2020-11-2241 min

Real Life Girl Talk You Asked, & The Lip Queen Answered with Lauren PohleThis week I got to chat with Lauren Pohle! Lauren is a registered nurse with a BS in Nursing and specializes, and is certified, in aesthetic injections and aging prevention! Lauren and I chatted all things LIPS and answered YOUR burning questions!! Lauren is the owner of Modern Med in St. Louis, MO where she does all things aesthetics and modern medicine, including botox, fillers. PDO threads, skin care, and MORE! - Tune in to learn more! - Watch This Episode on Our YouTube Channel -

2020-11-1531 min

Real Life Girl Talk The What, When, & Why of Protein with Sierra MaguireThis week I got to chat with Sierra Maguire! Sierra is a total jane of all trades, she is a certified personal trainer, macro-magician, hair stylist, make up artist, fashionista, and a mom. Sierra and I talked the ins and outs of PROTEIN, including why you need it, how much you should be having, our favorite sources of protein, and so much more! Tune in to learn more! - Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/MybHQaIBGhE - Follow her journey as it c...

2020-11-0833 min

Real Life Girl Talk Sustaining a Healthy Gut Microbiome with Martina SallingThis week I got to chat with Martina Salling! Martina is wellness and fitness coach in Victoria, British Columbia. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Registered Kinesiologist and Clinical Exercise Physiologist specializing in all things gut health. We dove right into what exactly is a "leaky gut" and how it can affect so many aspects of your life including your skin, hair, decreasing your energy, increasing bloat, and even negatively affecting your mood. Martina told us about how to make changes in your dietary intake to aid in repairing your gut walls and how t...

2020-09-2736 min

Real Life Girl Talk What to Expect with COVID-19 the Last Quarter of 2020 plus Immune-Boosting Tips with Dr. Bindiya GandhiThis week I got to chat with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi. Dr. Bindiya is double boarded by the American Board of Family Medicine as well as the American Board of Integrative & Holistic Physicians. She is also yoga certified, reiki master, and mom of two girls! Dr. Bindiya specializes in integrative, holistic, and functional medicine for women of all ages and stages of life and used to practice emergency medicine as well. Dr. Bindiya is a media expert and contributor to numerous sites including The Daily Mail, MindbodyGreen, Clean Plated, Well + Good and more! We talked about w...

2020-09-2033 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Full Breakdown of Your Menstrual Cycle with Dorit PalvanovThis week I got to chat with Dorit Palvanov! Dorit is a wife, mom, nutritionist, and female-centric health coach. She is the CEO of an international brand that helps women recover from burnout so they can live, love, parent, and work with confidence, energy, and passion, and essentially, choose sex over Netflix! Dorit and I dove in the full details, the nitty-gritty, of the menstrual cycle, The Feminine Current, and the 6 markers we should all be tracking daily, and how to use that personal data to reclaim your femininity, and feel good in your female...

2020-09-1340 min

Real Life Girl Talk Using Movement as Medicine with Tatiana LampaThis week I got to to chat with Tatiana Lampa! Tatiana is a personal trainer specializing in corrective exercise. She has a BS in Nutrition & Exercise Sciences and is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer. She is a NYC based trainer and is taking over the online space with her signature program - MOVE BETTER. Tatiana has also launched her own app - TRAINING WITH T - so she can continue to help clients reach their goals from anywhere! From dancing and cheering to playing volleyball, Tatiana has been physically active her entire life. She is e...

2020-09-0626 min

Real Life Girl Talk How to Build a STRONG POSITIVE Mindset with Megan LodaThis week I got to chat with Megan! Megan is a women's health and wellness coach focusing on teaching and coaching women to live with a strong positive mindset in all aspects of life, including their weight-loss and fitness journeys. Megan is also an NPC bikini competitor, the co-founder of the CBD company - TerpNutrition, creator of the Positively Fit Community and host of the Positively Fit Podcast! Megan and I talked about her steps to building a strong positive mindset, including setting daily intentions, establishing a solid healthy routine, ending the day acknowledging and c...

2020-08-3032 min

Real Life Girl Talk Syncing Your Fitness Routine with Your Menstrual Cycle with Alisa VittiThis week I got to chat with Alisa Vitti! Alisa is a women's hormone expert and functional nutrition specialist. She is the author of WomanCode and In The Flo and the creator of the Cycle Syncing Method. By syncing your cycle through biohacking with Alisa's method, you can achieve better results in your HEALTH, FITNESS, WEIGHT LOSS, CAREER, and RELATIONSHIPS. Alisa and I talked about the 4 phases of your menstrual cycle and how to sync your fitness routine with each phase and WHY, in order to see results and feel your best! Tune i...

2020-08-2331 min

Real Life Girl Talk Be True to YOU Even When It's Hard & Scary with Mandie KaiiThis week I got to chat with Mandie Kaii! Mandie went from a corporate job to owning her own business as a Top 10 Beachbody Fitness Coach. She recently relocated from California to Austin, Texas with her fiance, Danae. Mandie is a leader in the fitness community and as a business mentor. Mandie and I chatted about her experiences as a lesbian both in the fitness industry and as an Instagram influencer and why she believes you should never hide who you are and should always be true to YOU! - Follow h...

2020-08-1631 min

Real Life Girl Talk You CAN Get Shredded Without Extreme Diet Restrictions with Nicola O'BrienThis week I got to chat with Nicola O'Brien! Nicola is a certified personal trainer, you-tube content creator, WBFF bikini pro, and owner of Pro-Fitness Coaching in London. Nicola helps women reach their weight-loss and fitness goals through detail oriented, one-on-one personal coaching. She believes in balance in life and fitness, while eating foods you truly enjoy, in order to reach your goals and to sustain them. Nicola and I chatted about why you don't need to heavily restrict your diet to get shredded, because no food is a bad food! You heard that right, y...

2020-08-0937 min

Real Life Girl Talk Pelvic Floor Myths, Sex, and Intimacy Health with MaryEllen ReiderThis week I got to chat with MaryEllen Reider! MaryEllen Reider a leading voice in the pelvic floor and sex tech wellness space. She is the co-director of Yarlap, the wellness device to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control. MaryEllen spends a lot of time researching and finding out what’s new in the pelvic floor world and the social media realm and strives to empower women through their pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor intertwines all aspects of women’s health, such as posture, bladder control and sex. ...

2020-08-0223 min

Real Life Girl Talk COVID-19 as Our "New Normal" & Adapting Your Fitness Routine with Kira AndersenThis week I got to chat with Kira Andersen! Kira is a wife, mom of 2 littles with one on the way, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. She is Lagree Certified, a Lead Cyclebar Star, and a NASM CPT. She's been in the fitness industry for years and she's deeply passionate about health, fitness, and especially postpartum wellness. Kira and I talked about her crazy, wild ride of life, postpartum wellness, and mommyhood. We dove into how COVID-19 has affected our fitness routines initially back in March and how we have adapted and moved fo...

2020-07-2640 min

Real Life Girl Talk My Travel & On-The-Go Tips/Tricks from My Interview on The Tips with Toni PodcastRecently I was a guest on the Tips with Toni Podcast hosted by Toni Marinucci and we talked about all of my travel and on-the-go tips and tricks! Before COVID, my family and I would spend close to 200 nights per year on the road and in and out hotels and I became a MASTER traveler, I even completed 3 separate successful bikini competition preps on the road! We fly, road trip, stay in TONS of hotels and I shared all my secrets to staying on track with your health and fitness goals while being an on-the-go busy bee!

2020-07-1948 min

Real Life Girl Talk Using Essential Oils to Enhance Your Workouts and Recovery with Jamie ReyesThis week I got to chat with Jamie Reyes! Jamie is a wife to a former pro baseball player, mother to 3 beautiful children, fur momma to 3 dogs, former nurse and now Doterra essential oil wellness advocate residing in Southern California. What she does is pretty simple, she advocates for women who get lost in the shuffle of every day life. From raising kids, trying to be a supportive wife, or having a stressful job, sometimes women fall to the way side, and Jamie takes great joy in helping them find tools like essential oils to boost their...

2020-07-1230 min

Real Life Girl Talk How a Little Woo-Woo Can Change Your Life & Body with Katie MillerThis week I got to chat with Katie Miller! Katie is a retired IFBB Bikini Pro turned holistic health coach, specializing in women's fat loss, inner peace, and balanced lifestyles through fitness and personal development. Katie dove into SO MANY GOOD THINGS, including the power of manifesting, holistic health for your overall wellness, happiness, weight loss, and physique, self-development, your intuition, angel cards, dealing with negative triggers, your subconscious mind, and so much more. - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/ktmillerfit - C...

2020-07-0530 min

Real Life Girl Talk Kick Em in The D*ck with Kayleigh ObertThis week I got to chat with Kayleigh Obert! Kayleigh is a wife, mom, NASM CPT, a coach for Team ProPhysique, and an NPC bikini competitor. She recently relocated from Quincy, IL to Tampa, FL and is loving life! Kayleigh and I girl-talked all things including bikini competing, coaching, social media, moving cross-country, boobs (implants and explants), and raising strong daughters who take no shit. - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/cupcakemuscle - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www.strength-sweat-soul.com

2020-06-2827 min

Real Life Girl Talk Ways to Manage Positive Body Image RIGHT NOW with Natalie WeisThis week I got to chat with Natalie Weis! Natalie is a fitness professional, nutrition coach & NASM CPT in St. Louis, MO. You can find her teaching at CYCLEBAR, PLNK and online in her LIVEWELL by Natalie community on Facebook. She empowers you by reminding you that no matter your starting point, age, size, when you choose to move your body intentionally, powerfully and with love, you can create BIG change. Natalie and I talked about managing and maintaining a positive body image in a world filled with filters, comparison, face-tune, and blatant lies. She b...

2020-06-2126 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Mindset Correlation Between the Cycles of Unhealthy Dating and Unhealthy Dieting with Toni MarinucciThis week I got to chat with Toni Marinucci! Toni is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, a credentialed nutrition professional since 2013, and has been an avid lifestyle blogger for over 7 years. Toni has been featured on Dr. Oz, written numerous articles for many sources including Insider, she hosts her own podcast "Tips with Toni Podcast", her Ted Talk will be released within this year, and she’s writing a book! Toni and I talked about the mindset correlation between the viscous cycles of unhealthy dating and diets and how...

2020-06-1423 min

Real Life Girl Talk How to Get Back into the Kitchen with Lexi LinsenmanThis week I got to chat with Lexi Linsenman! Lexi is currently studying to be a registered dietitian and will be completing her program towards the end of this year! She is an AMAZING self-taught chef, healthy recipe creator based on fresh ingredients and lots of color! Lexi and I chatted about healthy cooking, how to get back into the kitchen, her suggested staple items to always have on hand, gardening with collected compost, healthy ingredient substitutes and SO MUCH MORE! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram...

2020-06-0728 min

Real Life Girl Talk Internal Resetting and Aiding Your Body in Detoxification with Grace LeonGrace is a holistic health and wellness coach, with a degree in Exercise Science, ACSM CPT, and a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor. Grace and I dove into the good, bad, and everything in between of the “detox”/“reset” she’s currently doing! She completely cut out caffeine, sugar, wheat, and dairy in order to aid her body in better detoxification, improve her gut health, correct sleep disturbances, decrease anxiety, and so much more. We also touched on Ayurveda, dosha tests, tongue scraping, and dry brushing! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.insta...

2020-05-3128 min

Real Life Girl Talk Macros 101 with Dani KrshkaThis week I got to chat with Dani Krshka! Dani is an online fitness & bodybuilding coach for Team Pro Physique, residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She's been training both in person and online since 2012; lifestyle clients and physique competitors included. She’s helped many women get to the bikini stage for the first time as well as hundreds of lifestyle clients completely change their relationship with food for the better while reaching their fitness and weight loss goals at the same time. It is her goal to help others increase their quality of life and find strength & confidence bot...

2020-05-2434 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Magic of Hot Yoga with Paige YastrzemskiThis week I got to chat with Paige Yastrzemski! Paige is a wife, a baseball gypsy, and she is so sweet, kind, and always so generous! She is a 200 RYT Yoga Teacher that specializes in hot yoga and yoga sculpt. She honestly loves helping others discover just how special, strong, and incredible they truly are! Paige and I dove into the magic of hot yoga and how it can be life changing and extremely empowering! So if you are not a yogi because you might think yoga is too slow and boring and not for you, listen...

2020-05-1728 min

Real Life Girl Talk If You Could Ask Your Mom Anything .... with My Mama, Gwen WeidknechtThis week I got to chat with mama, Gwen, in honor of Mother's Day!! My mom is THE BEST, seriously you guys, my mom can literally DO anything, she can FIX anything, she can CREATE anything, and I'm not even exaggerating, there is nothing this woman can't do. She has inspired me my entire life to be strong, independent, self-sufficient, smart, genuine, kind, and to take no shit. So, we had a virtual happy hour, got a little tipsy (oops), and I asked her all the questions YOU guys suggested and we took a little...

2020-05-1035 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Power of Dedication and Consistency with Alyssa FloresThis week I got to chat with Alyssa Flores! Alyssa is a true inspiration! She has been sharing her fitness journey for over three years and has gained a massive following by inspiring and motivation women around the world. Throughout her journey from overweight to bikini bodybuilder, Alyssa has gone through diets, struggles, eating disorders, challenges, animosity, and lot of lows but despite it all, she is now stronger, happier, healthier, and more successful than ever before! She even recently became a certified personal trainer and is officially beginning her new coaching journey of changing of other w...

2020-05-0332 min

Real Life Girl Talk Businesses, Books, and Badassery with Emily FrisellaThis week I got to chat with Emily Frisella! Emily is the author of Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen and The Saints Plate & The Sinners Dinner Cookbooks, creator of Fit Home & Health, founder of The Women in Business Workshop, and the COO of 44Seven Media. On top of all of that she's also a business coach & public speaker! Emily and I chatted about her businesses, her books, what a full day of eating looks like for her, the details of 75 Hard, and so much more! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram...

2020-04-2626 min

Real Life Girl Talk Budgeting, Planning, and Preparing for YOUR Big Day with Grace FreemanThis week I got to chat with Grace Freeman! Grace is the owner of a successful wedding planning company based in STL, Saving Grace Occasions! Grace is the QUEEN of all things weddings, style, organization, and MAGIC! Grace and I talked about our weddings, her top tips for wedding budgeting, finding the dress of your dreams, a proper workout and nutrition plan, and everything else that goes into preparing for your big day! So if you are newly engaged, soon-to-be-engaged, or simply just a fan of love and magic, this episode is for you, babe! ...

2020-04-1938 min

Real Life Girl Talk Let's Talk About LIPS Baby with Lauren PohleThis week I got to chat with Lauren Pohle! Lauren is a registered nurse with a BS in Nursing and specializes and is certified in aesthetic injections and aging prevention! Lauren and I chatted all things LIPS and answered YOUR burning questions!! Lauren will be opening up her own beautiful studio, Modern Med, this summer, where she will do all things aesthetics and modern medicine, including botox, fillers. PDO threads, skin care, and MORE! Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/nurselaurenstl - Follow Modern Med at www.i...

2020-04-1223 min

Real Life Girl Talk Be Honest, What's a Good, Basic Skincare Routine with Kate KeiserThis week I got to chat with Kate Keiser! Kate is deeply passionate about wellness, beauty, and self confidence. Kate is a medical esthetician and practices a clinical approach to skin care at Synergi Med Spa in Chesterfield, MO. She truly loves making people people feel beautiful in their own skin and educating them on all things skin care! Skincare is SUPER hyped up currently and the products and plans can be so overwhelming! Kate and I chatted all things basic skin care and addressed some common questions about what your routine should look like on a...

2020-04-0531 min

Real Life Girl Talk What I Wish I Would've Known About Breastfeeding with Kelsey WilleyThis week I got to chat with Kelsey Willey! Kelsey is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, runs a successful online coaching business, and a new mommy! Kelsey and I dove into all things breastfeeding! We talked about all the things we wish we would've known about breastfeeding prior to having our babies and some quality tips for mamas-to-be and new mamas! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/sassybrunettefitness - This week’s episode is brought to you by Wink iBoutique! Located in Clayton and Town & Country, Missouri, specializing in all things eyelashes, brows, skin, and bea...

2020-03-2935 min

Real Life Girl Talk My Personal Experiences with Intermittent Fasting - Solo EpisodeI've been intermittent fasting since around Thanksgiving and I recently decided to share this with my followers! And it seems like the more I talk about it on my socials the more feedback and questions I've been getting, so I decided to give you guys the full rundown here! *Please note that I am NOT a doctor, I am NOT a fasting specialist, I am NOT a registered dietitian, I am simply sharing my personal journey! - This week’s episode is brought to you by Wink iBoutique! Located in Clayton and Town & Cou...

2020-03-2220 min

Real Life Girl Talk Keep it Simple with Macey McintoshThis week I got to chat with Macey Mcintosh! Macey is an ISSA certified personal trainer and online lifestyle health and fitness coach. Macey opened up and told us all about her journey through skipping class in high school, binge-drinking and partying in college, randomly cross-country moving, dedicating bikini competing, passion-fueled business building, and so much more! She also talks about her tips for living a sustainable and healthy life without going unnecessarily over-board! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/maceyfit_5 - Shop Macey's 8 Week Full Body Guide here: https://www.maceyfit.com/shop/royq5h...

2020-03-1530 min

Real Life Girl Talk Tips for Success in Fitness & in Business with Santana RodriguezThis week I got to chat with Santana Rodriguez! Santana is a TV personality and producer, an international model, and fitness champion who has graced covers of magazines, as well as being featured in over 20 publications. Santana is currently the host and producer of "Shaping Up with Santana" which is a fun health and fitness show with an emphasis on fitness dance exercise and nutrition tips. It caters to all individuals of different shapes and sizes and focuses on main stream people that want to get in shape. The audience actually does the exercises in real time while following along i...

2020-03-0828 min

Real Life Girl Talk Squats and Margaritas with Erin WashingtonThis week I got to chat with Erin Washington! Erin is a fitness blogger from Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. She's a former college athlete who struggled with weight and body image for 20 years. She finally found her best body at 37 after having two kids. Erin promotes a balanced lifestyle of "Squats and Margaritas" and offers tips and motivation to women who are working out but not seeing results. - Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Squats-Margaritas-Journey-Finding-Balance/dp/1703381939 - Erin's website: www.squatsandmargaritas.com

2020-03-0124 min

Real Life Girl Talk Using Hypnotherapy to Get Productive AF with Sara RhiannonThis week I got to chat with Sara Rhiannon! Sara is a hypnotherapist specializing in productivity, confidence, and anything else you want to conquer in life. Through hypnotherapy she trains your subconscious mind to lean into fear of failure, practice courage, and to create the boundaries you need with yourself and others to complete your tasks and reach your goals. Sara is loud, bold, and sassy AF and we LOVE THAT! But will she knock you out and make you do silly stuff while your hypnotized though?? Listen to find out! -

2020-02-2326 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Power of Saying NO with Kelly RohanThis week I got to chat with Kelly Rohan! Kelly is an infectious disease specialist turned Cyclebar General Manager! She is also an F45 coach and marathon runner! Kelly made a New Year's Resolution in 2019 to commit to saying NO to the things that she didn't want to do! In turn, her life has changed before her very eyes. By saying NO she has finally been able to say YES to following her passion for health and fitness and helping others in their fitness journeys! Kelly tells us about how to push people-pleasing to the...

2020-02-1629 min

Real Life Girl Talk Our Love Story and Tips For a Happy Healthy Relationship with My Husband, Scott ThomasIn honor of Valentine's Day this week, I chatted with my husband, Scott Thomas! - Scott and I have been happily married almost 5 years! We spent our first 9 months of dating in a long distance relationship, we got engaged after only 10 months of dating, and got married 6 months later! We didn't have a home for our first 2 years together, we basically lived in hotels and in and out of our parents' houses, we shared a car until a few weeks before our daughter was born, and we still spend a LOT of time on the...

2020-02-0937 min

Real Life Girl Talk The UnSexy Realities of Postpartum Healing with Katie CorbinThis week I got to chat with Katie Corbin! - Katie has been an inspiration to me since we were little! She is seriously like SUPERMOM, Katie is a full time cardiology nurse, mom of 2 little kiddos, and makes health & fitness a priority in her life the best she can as life ebs and flows! - We talked about motherhood, both of her natural birthing experiences, her postpartum weight loss journeys, breastfeeding, and all the details of her recent struggles through pelvic organ prolapse and recovery. - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/katie.corbin.np ...

2020-02-0237 min

Real Life Girl Talk Healing Your Mindset Around Body Image and Food with Chanee MomokoChanee is a retired WBFF bikini pro that is currently working with women to healing their mindset around body image and food and food intake. Chanee works with clients on education, journaling, re-parenting yourself, 1-4-3 method, and the EAT method, and so much more! While focusing on all of these elements to develop a healthy, balanced lifestyle while most likely losing weight as a by product, Chanee helps women find freedom from dieting! Special Offer: Freebie!! 30 Days of Journal Prompts Centered Around Self-Love & Purpose: chaneemomoko.com/journal - Chanee’s Links: Website: https://chaneemomoko.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instag...

2020-01-2630 min

Real Life Girl Talk Coping Through Loss & Allowing Yourself to Grieve with Elle ChapleauThis week I got to chat with Elle Chapleau! - Elle is WNBF Bikini Pro, runs a successful online coaching business, and is in school studying psychology, which she plans to deeply incorporate into her clients programs and plans! - Elle talks to us about the recent sudden loss of her best friend / fur baby, Wally, and although she deeply grieved openly and struggled hard, she shares with us how she managed to keep herself from majorly falling into a downward spiral. - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/ellechapleau - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly...

2020-01-1929 min

Real Life Girl Talk Botox, Injectables, Medical Grade Skin Care, Oh My! with Racquel FrisellaThis week I got to chat with Racquel Frisella! - Racquel is a wife, mom of 3 under 3, a cosmetic injector, beauty expert, and keeps her health and fitness a priority day in and day out. She’s been an aesthetics nurse for over 10 years and helps women feel absolutely stunning in their bare skin! In this week’s episode we answer YOUR questions on all things BOTOX, INJECTABLES, MEDICAL GRADE SKIN CARE, and MORE! - Code: ROCKYNP saves you 10% in medical grade skin at https://racquelfrisella.com/ - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/racquelfrisella - Cont...

2020-01-1237 min

Real Life Girl Talk Gastric Sleeve Surgery & Extreme Weight Loss (down 175 lbs) with Monique AttiaThis week I got to chat with Monique Attia from Sydney Australia! Monique was 19 years old weighing 332 lbs (151 kg) and her friends and family were greatly concerned with her health. She opted for Gastric Sleeve Surgery despite her fears and she's now 24 years old and she lost 175 lbs (80 kg)!! This was definitely not an easy journey, with struggles including eating in general, hair loss, wild menstrual cycle and hormone imbalances, and a constant battle with your body trying to hold onto the weight. Monique shares her story with us from pre-surgery, through her recovery up until now...

2020-01-0535 min

Real Life Girl Talk Editor in Chief by Day, Marathon Runner by Night with Ally BetkerThis week I got to chat with Ally Betker! Ally is a career-driven, globe-trotting, marathon-racing, total boss babe. Ally had a vision for a new kind of travel magazine and literally made it happen, she is the Editorial Director of Away and Editor in Chief of Here Magazine. We chatted all things from her successful career in New York City, to her constant world travel, to marathon training and racing, and even her egg freezing plans! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/allybetker - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www.strength-sweat-soul.com - Follow u...

2019-12-2231 min

Real Life Girl Talk Fitness-Newbie Turned Fit-Mom-Influencer with Emily NguyenThis week I got to chat with Not_Another_FitMom - Emily Nguyen! Just a few years ago Emily was a TOTAL fitness newbie, she didn't grow up playing sports, she never worked out in a gym, and she neglected her nutrition and overall health. Then she decided to make a change in her lifestyle and started working out at home and sharing her journey on Instagram. Her following blew up and she now has over 11.8K followers that she inspires daily with her routine as a working mom of three boys, while she maintains keeping her h...

2019-12-1520 min

Real Life Girl Talk Meditation, Mindfulness, and Saving the World with Rebekka MarsThis week I got to chat with one of my besties, Rebekka Mars! Rebekka has been teaching yoga for over 10 years. She believes in mindfulness, slowing down, meditation, being present, listening to your body and intuition, and saving the world in anyway big or small! We chatted on ways to incorporate ALL of these things into your crazy, busy life during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/bekkablue - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www.strength-sweat-soul.com - Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/f...

2019-12-0835 min

Real Life Girl Talk Finding Strength in Your Struggle with Colorectal Cancer Thriver Joanna HaydonThis week I got to chat with Joanna Haydon! Joanna is a 31 year old, beautiful soul! She is the Lead Cyclestar at Cyclebar in St. Louis, she is an attorney and professor at SLU Law, and the picture of health. Unfortunately, Joanna was diagnosed with Stage III Colorectal Cancer in May 2019 and she shares her story with us on how she has continued to thrive through her diagnosis and her chemotherapy treatments as she enters her final round of chemo! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/jolohaydon - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www...

2019-12-0125 min

Real Life Girl Talk Breast Implant Illness & Holistic Healing with Karlee J GarlandThis week I got to chat with Karlee J Garland! Karlee is a retired IFBB Bikini Pro turned Holistic Nutritionist, Energy Healer, and Mindfulness Expert. Karlee opens up to us about her personal holistic healing journey after suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII) and her continuing recovery from her breast implant - explant. - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/karleeej - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www.strength-sweat-soul.com - Follow us on Instagram at

2019-11-2429 min

Real Life Girl Talk Battling IBS as a Bikini Competitor with Kayla KraussThis week I got to chat with Kayla Krauss! Kayla is a NPC bikini competitor and full time realtor. Kayla and I talked all things related to competing, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), flexible dieting, and letting go of the idea of perfection! Use Kayla's discount code with these companies: NTMCORE PAMCAKES PANCAKES Code: JUSTKAYLA - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/justkayla_al - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at www.strength-sweat-soul.com

2019-11-1726 min

Real Life Girl Talk Real Thoughts on Fad Diets From a Registered Dietitian with Katie HoehnThis week I got to chat with Katie Hoehn! Katie is a registered dietitian, an IPE bikini pro bodybuilder, Cyclebar cycling instructor, personal trainer, a wife, a mom, and so much more! Katie and I talk about all things fad diets, from keto to gluten-free to vegan and vegetarian diets. We go deep into what these diets really are, what they are doing to your body, and their sustainability! - Follow her journey as it continues at www.instagram.com/katiejanenutrition - Contact Sara Thomas anytime, directly at: www...

2019-11-1042 min

Real Life Girl Talk Staying Healthy and Happy While Traveling the World with Joline EscatThis week I got to chat with Joline Escat! Joline is a flight attendant, she lives part time in Germany and part time in the US as a baseball gypsy, she’s a student, a kindergarten assistant teacher, and she spends half the year in a long-distance marriage. - Joline talks about what it takes to maintain a healthy, happy long-distance relationship, how to stay healthy and active while frequently globe-trotting, and the shares her favorite cities in the world and her favorite passenger on a flight! - Follow her journey as...

2019-11-0333 min

Real Life Girl Talk Characteristics of Quality Fitness Professionals with Amy LescherThis week I got to chat with Amy Lescher! Amy is the fitness director at TruFusion in St. Louis, she’s a Lululemon ambassador, retired figure competitor, she’s been in the fitness industry for many years, and a proud mom of 2 strong, beautiful girls! - Amy talks about what it takes to develop the very best fitness instructors, her experience teaching a class for A-Rod & JLO in Miami, emotional vulnerability, and more! - *Special Offer to Listeners: Screenshot that you follow Fit Girl Talk Radio and get a FREE WEEK at T...

2019-10-2730 min

Real Life Girl Talk Awareness of Disordered Eating Behaviors with Nicole FerrierThis week I got to chat with Nicole Ferrier! Nicole is a certified personal trainer with a BA in Exercise Science. She owns her own coaching business, Nicole Ferrier Fitness, and is an NPC bikini competitor. Nicole is not only extremely knowledgeable, but she is very dedicated to educating her clients and followers on all things health and fitness daily. - Nicole opened up with me on her personal history with eating disorders and how she overcame those struggles. She talks about some early signs and red flags of disordered eating and advice to anyone...

2019-10-2026 min

Real Life Girl Talk A Glimpse into the Life of a Multi-Business Owner & Special-Needs-Mama with Maria GranadosI had the pleasure of catching up with Maria Granados this week and she shared a glimpse into her crazy busy life of entrepreneurship, her postpartum journeys, both physically and mentally, and what it's like to be a mom of two, one of which is special-needs. Maria talks with us about her current fitness community, her business of teaching other's how to essentially manage their lives effectively and efficiently, and her newest project which is a women's boutique with an added twist of female-empowerment and a way to give back to special needs moms within the St. L...

2019-10-1336 min

Real Life Girl Talk Battling Through Trauma as Your Own Advocate with Sarah SchwartzThis week I had the pleasure of chatting with a good friend, Sarah Schwartz, on her recent journey through doctors, medications, scans, and frustrations after a super scary and traumatic UTV accident. Although she is learning that her medical practitioners may not always be doing enough, she personally continues to fight through daily as her own advocate to find an answer, and hopefully some relief, to her mental and physical struggles post-accident. - Sarah is a health-conscious, fitness-lover that has always leaned towards holistic healing over prescriptions if possible! She is an insurance agent and...

2019-10-0625 min

Real Life Girl Talk The Dark Side of Dieting & The Lonely Fight with SuzyThis week I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Suzy about the dark side of weight loss and dieting and how scary it can be. Whether you have watched your body drop pounds from a competition prep or crash diet, you've inevitably watched the scale rise and the woman in the mirror change faster than your mental state is likely prepared for. It can be scary, mentally and emotionally draining, and you are not alone. - Suzy is a fitness professional that shares her REAL story daily on her instagram, she is real, raw...

2019-10-0129 min

Real Life Girl Talk Introduction Trailer!Welcome to Fit Girl Talk Radio! I can't wait to share what other women are going through in all ages and stages of life and how fitness and wellness has directly impacted their individual journeys! My hopes for this podcast are that you not only gain a deeper knowledge of health and fitness, but most importantly, I hope you find peace in knowing that you are NEVER alone in this crazy roller coaster of life and that you always know that we are right here pushing along with you. Because ladies, regardless of what season of life you are...

2019-09-2302 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Choosing Courage Over ComfortFind show notes for this episode at https://transformingmisison.org/074 While courage gets a lot of air time in many places, over the next three episodes Sara and Tim walk through how courage is a teachable skill. If you want to lead into the future, let's lead with courage. Part of building the capacity to lead with courage comes from becoming a leader of integrity. Integrity is all about integration. It's about making something whole. So instead of separating the parts of your life like a piece of pie, we're inviting you to lead and...

2019-07-0238 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Galatians 1 - Three Insights for Navigating Competing ValuesFind show notes for this episode at TransformingMission.org/064 Sign-up for Following Jesus Every Day: Galatians, Gospel of Grace Navigating Competing Values Holding the tension between two important values is never easy - especially for leaders. In this episode, we explore the tension in Galatians 1 between the Law (or rules) and grace. Using stories from the everyday experience of driving, we identify three insights for leaders to navigate competing values. 1. Stay focused on the main subject. In Galatians, Jesus is our focus. 2. Own your own st...

2019-04-2335 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Backpacks and File CabinetsYou already know backpacks and file cabinets both hold stuff. But, what do backpacks and file cabinets have to do with leading a movement of Jesus followers? Find show notes for this episode at TransformingMission.org/023 In this episode we talk about: File cabinets storing information about Jesus. Backpacks going with us on a daily missional adventure with Jesus. The challenge is, it can be easy to treat personal, daily disciplines of discipleship like a file cabinet. Gather it and store information that never leads to transformation. Two rhythms we follow and some of the...

2018-09-1835 min

Transforming Mission Podcast with Tim Bias & Sara Thomas Let Me Tell You a StoryFind show notes for this episode at https://transformingmission.org/020 Episode 020: Let Me Tell You a Story When it comes to communicating with a group of people, how do you prepare? Are you a verbal or written processor? In this episode, Tim and Sara have a conversation about the different ways we go about preparing to share with others. Sara tends to write to think through a process or idea. Tim tends to talk about what he is preparing to get to the essence of his message. These are two different...

2018-08-2844 min