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Boss Body5 Keys to Cultivating Body Confidence & Self-WorthWelcome to a very special, milestone episode of the Boss Body Podcast. Today I’m celebrating my 100th episode and the launch of our third season! I couldn’t think of a more fitting topic than body confidence and self-love—issues that resonate deeply, especially for women navigating midlife, menopause, and beyond.Did you know that between 69% and 84% of women report feeling dissatisfied with their bodies? In my opinion, that number is probably even higher.In this episode, I'll share my own journey with body image and the societal pressures and personal experiences that ha...2025-01-0831 minBoss BodyBest of Boss Body - Mastering the Art of Self-Acceptance with Lisa ManyonIn this episode, I sit down with author, Lisa Manyon, to discuss the power of healing with love and self-acceptance.Lisa shares her personal journey through a diagnosis of throat cancer that drastically shifted her perspectives and purpose in life and led her to write her book, Spiritual Sugar.We talk about the epidemic of "not enough-ness" and how to recognize our inherent worth and value instead of seeking external validation and approval.Lisa teaches us how we can embrace self-love and acceptance to live a fulfilling and balanced life.In...2024-11-2734 minBoss BodyBest of Boss Body - Surviving The Holidays Without Gaining WeightOne of the toughest times to stick to our wellness goals is during the holidays. With Thanksgiving and then Christmas just around the corner, you can be sure temptations will be all around. Of course, we ALL want to indulge a little during the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean you have to completely abandon all your wellness goals and end up having to go into the new year all the way back to where you started. Listen in to get my four super-easy strategies to help you stay on course throughout the holiday seas...2024-11-1315 minBoss BodyAncient Wisdom for Modern Healing: How Suppressed Emotions & Trauma Fuel Inflammation and Disease with Jennifer Kenney-SmithDid you know that every thought and emotion you experience creates a physical reaction in your body? Nervousness causes sweaty palms, heart palpitations, or an upset stomach. You cry when you feel sad. Chronic stress can lead to heart disease.Jennifer Kenney-Smith, Life Coach and Ayurvedic Practitioner, joins me to discuss the powerful connection between UNRESOLVED emotions, trauma, and your physical health.She explains how suppressing our emotions contributes to inflammation in our bodies - a leading cause of disease.And she shares strategies to utilize self-care and emotional healing to improve our...2024-10-3037 minBoss BodyUnlocking Your Power: Ditching Pleasing, Proving & Perfectionism with Meredith VaishHave you ever felt like the constant drive to PLEASE others, PROVE yourself, and achieve PERFECTION is wearing you down? In this episode, I talk with guest, Meredith Vaish, Intuitive Leadership Coach, about how this cycle drains our energy and impedes our ability to live the life we really want.Meredith shares her compelling story of balancing a demanding career at Stanford University with full-time motherhood. And how taking on too much led her to an injury that became her wake-up call. She shares how to break free from these cycles by: set...2024-10-1637 minBoss BodyNavigating Grief and Loss: A Guide for Women Through Life Transitions and Emotional Healing with Amy Lindner-LesserGrief can be a tough emotion to process, but it’s something all of us will experience at some point in our lives. Grief often follows a major life shift, like the loss of a loved one, job change, relationship change, or health challenge - experiences especially common in midlife.It can be tempting to suppress these uncomfortable emotions, stuff them down and sweep them under the rug. But allowing your emotions to flow, and the lessons that follow are an opportunity for profound personal growth and resilience.To help us understand and lea...2024-10-0235 minBoss BodyGut Health & Hormone Balance: The Weight Release Formula with Elizabeth AylorDid you know improving your gut health and balancing your hormones are crucial for weight loss? And for overall health.Our bodies are complex ecosystems. When one part gets out of balance, it affects all the other systems. These imbalances can cause weight creep, stubborn weight, fatigue, inflammation, disease, mental health issues, and a whole host of other issues.In this episode, Elizabeth Aylor, Holistic Nutritionist and Conditioning & Strength Specialist, shares some seriously eye-opening insights on how to get to the root of our imbalances to solve our health issues from the inside o...2024-09-1838 minBoss BodySilencing The Inner Critic with Karen ShierSilence Your Inner Critic & Unlock Your Inner Power! Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy…One of the biggest challenges for so many women is dealing with their inner critic and how it messes with their self-esteem.The inner critic is that little gremlin saying, “You’re not good enough,” or “You can’t do this.” I’m thrilled to have Karen Shier, midlife transformation guide, life coach, and author, joins us to help us: Uncover the sources of our inner critic - like past experiences, societal pressures, and childhood beliefsDistinguish be...2024-09-0432 minBoss BodyReasons You Keep Losing & Gaining and How To Stop the CycleStopping and starting. Losing and gaining. On again, off again.If this has been your pattern for waaaaaay too long, I’m going to show you exactly what’s going wrong and what to do to finally make it last.What if I told you that it is not your fault? You didn’t fail the diet. The diet failed you.No more shame, no more beating yourself up.In this week's episode, I’ll lay out the top three reasons you keep stopping and starting give you a step-by-s...2024-08-2119 minBoss BodyEmbracing Change & Reinventing Yourself with Pamela ThompsonLife transitions can be hard! And women in midlife and beyond are very much in a transitional phase of life.Growing older, experiencing changing bodies and hormones, divorce, losses, career changes, relocating, empty nest….the list goes on.On this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Pamela Thompson, a coach and author specializing in guiding women through midlife transitions to achieve improved health, happiness, fulfillment, and inner peace.Pamela introduces us to her "Art of Change Framework," designed to help women REINVENT themselves by focusing on: Creating an optimistic mindsetGetting sup...2024-08-0732 minBoss BodyCultivating Joy with Lisa McCourtLisa McCourt has literally made a career out of helping people find joy! She’s the Host of Do Joy! Podcast, founder of the online Joy School, and celebrated author of over 40 books about joy and love. And she‘s here to help us illuminate the path to cultivating authentic joy in our lives.Lisa says joy is what we are made of--our soul’s essence. But past trauma, wounds, neglect, and not feeling good enough can block us from receiving and feeling joy. We shove and stuff down d...2024-07-2436 minBoss BodyImpact of Menopause on Work & Career with Lisa BoateOne huge reason there’s such a leadership gap between men and women in senior positions is that women leave the workforce at a higher rate than men at different stages of their careers.Like during their childbearing years or when taking a leave of absence to care for an ailing family member.But did you know one in ten women leaves the workforce at the peak of their skill, wisdom, and experience, due to unsupported menopause symptoms? And it’s costing companies billions.A study in Canada showed an annual impact of $3.5 bill...2024-07-1033 minBoss BodyHow to Balance Your Hormones Naturally with Thalia PelligriniYour body is always sending you signals, but so many of us have become disconnected due to stress, busyness, and thinking we have to do it all. We’ve conditioned ourselves to ignore the body’s messages, like headaches, pain, and mood changes. We even tune out hunger and thirst in an effort to power through our never ending to-do list.But these symptoms are a signal that something isn’t quite right. It’s a “check engine” light from our body.My guest on this episode, Thalia Pellegrini, nutritional therapist and former BBC journalis...2024-06-2637 minBoss BodyHelp with Hormones: Why Functional Labs Are So Important with Dee DavidsonBefore we can balance our hormones and get rid of symptoms like the hot flashes, foggy brain, and weight gain that often come with perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, we have to know WHERE and WHY our body is out of whack.That’s why, on this episode, I chat with Dee Davidson, board-certified functional health practitioner and hormone health expert, about how we can get all the data we need so we can figure out solutions that will work for us.It’s about understanding the bigger picture - your body as a whole - and...2024-06-1235 minBoss BodyMenopause & Hormones: What You Need To Know But Haven’t Been Taught with Bria GaddWhether it's battling night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, fatigue, emotional ups and downs, memory issues, or anxiety, hormonal imbalances that often occur around menopause, can wreak havoc on our bodies and minds.This week, Holistic Health Coach and Female Hormone Specialist, Bria Gadd and I get into the nitty gritty of what the heck is going on and what we can do to bring our hormones back into balance.Bria teaches us exactly how estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol get thrown off and how to restore equilibrium.We also discuss how reframing our...2024-05-2939 minBoss BodyHealing Emotional Eating with Diane Petrella::Trigger Warning:: This episode contains discussions about trauma and emotional eating. If this topic is sensitive or triggering to you, please listen at your discretion.We tend to think of overeating or eating when we’re not hungry as a lack of willpower or discipline. Feeling intense shame afterward. Vowing to never do it again. Only to keep returning to food and repeating the cycle over and over.We’re great at blaming ourselves, but have you ever considered that your eating habits might be linked to deeper issues? And that...2024-05-1542 minBoss BodyAvoid Burnout and Revitalize Your Energy with Leslie GaudetEpisode Summary:If you've ever worked in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur, you know that pushing, forcing, hustling, and grinding has been the traditional model to paving a path to a successful career.My guest on this episode, Leslie Gaudet, a Self-Care Strategist for high-achieving women, has a different take on how to improve your bottom line AND enjoy a high quality of life.She says the endless hustle actually causes burnout, lowers motivation, and slows business growth, and the key to increasing your overall career success is taking a step...2024-05-0137 min
Boss BodySex and Menopause with Carla SandersEpisode Summary:It’s time to get real about sex and menopause.With every stage of a woman’s life - from Maiden, to Mother, to Matriarch - comes physical, mental, and emotional changes. Obviously, the hormonal changes of menopause can affect the way we experience sex and how we feel in our bodies. But you are not only still CAPABLE, but also DESERVING of desire, pleasure, and intimacy. You have the power to work WITH your body to create a happy and pl...2024-04-1733 min
Boss BodyBreaking the Age Barrier with Karen PutzEpisode Summary:Don’t wait for permission. Don’t wait for perfect. The key is to take action. Act on your dreams. Act on your vision.These are the principles my guest, Karen Putz lives by.Known as the Passion Mentor, Karen lost her hearing at a young age, causing her to give up her favorite sport - barefoot waterskiing. Even though she describes the next few decades of her life as “busy and full,” she felt something was missing….Passion! In this episode...2024-04-0331 min
Boss BodyFinding Passion & Purpose in Midlife with Laura WadeEpisode Summary:Midlife is a time of transition. Whether we’re experiencing children growing up and leaving home, aging parents, retirement, career changes, or physical changes, it can be tough to navigate this stage of life.But it’s also a profound opportunity for personal transformation.By shedding the layers of societal expectations, accepting all parts of ourselves, and stepping into self-love, we become powerful creators of our “second act.”My guest on this episode, Laura Wade, Soul to Goal Guide and Empowerm...2024-03-2035 min
Boss BodyTools for Managing Stress & Anxiety with Dr. Dolores FazzinoEpisode Summary:In this episode, I welcome guest Dr. Dolores Fazzino, nurse practitioner and wellness expert, to discuss the importance of holistic health and the power of intuition in guiding our well-being.Dr. Fazzino shares her insights on the mind-body-spirit connection, emphasizing the significance of addressing emotional and mental well-being alongside physical health. She also highlights the role of intuition in guiding us towards optimal health and wellness, encouraging us to trust our inner wisdom.We also touch on the importance of self-care and compassion, emphasizing the need to take small steps towards...2024-03-0628 min
Boss BodyRelease Fear & Self-Doubt and Step Into Your Power with Jessica FalconEpisode Summary:When our identity is based on our EXTERNAL career, achievements, possessions, physical appearance, etc., we always feel we have to do more, be more, and achieve more to be “good enough.”And, in doing so, we disconnect with, not only our body, but our soul, our inner wisdom, and our inner truth.When we get out of our heads, and begin to discover, what my guest on this episode, Jessica Falcon, International Soul Embodiment Guide, calls the “goodness within,” we begin to connect with our innate wisdom and power and step into the...2024-02-2135 min
Boss BodyManifest Your Soulmate with Karen McPhailEpisode Summary:Have you ever felt like the universe has something extraordinary in store for your love life? If you’re looking to attract your life partner, listen in as I’m joined by Karen McPhail, author and Soulmate Manifestation Coach.When Karen found herself divorced and in her 50s, she realized that, in order to call her soulmate into her life, she first had to cultivate self-love and self-worth and become the person she wanted to be. She calls it “becoming your own soulmate.”Once she started focusing inward, huge shifts be...2024-01-2338 min
Boss BodyManifest Financial Abundance the Feminine Way with Kayleigh ProvinsEpisode Summary:Magnetize abundance, release money blocks, and find financial freedom! In this episode, I dive into the world of finance from a FEMININE PERSPECTIVE, with money coach and former high-power financial manager, Kayleigh Provins.For years (well….forever), we’ve been taught the “masculine way” was the only way to achieve wealth - being aggressive, working long hours, never showing emotions or vulnerability, and putting work above everything else. Media, movies, and tv shows reinforce the idea that the masculine model is the only path to success. Think, The Devil...2024-01-1041 min
Boss Body#1 Way to Burn Fat Around Menopause (And Keep It Off)Episode Summary:If you’re peri- or post- menopausal, you may be noticing some changes in your body. Maybe you can’t get away with eating the way you used to because your metabolism has slowed. Or your weight may be creeping up, especially around your midsection - the dreaded “midlife middle.” This is because changes in hormones cause muscle loss, which is one of, if not THE biggest reason our metabolism slows around menopause.In this episode I’ll explain exactly why that is...2023-12-2717 min
Boss Body5 Tips to Indulge and STILL Avoid Holiday Weight GainEpisode Summary:The holidays are here and with them comes parties, dinners, celebrations, and lots of temptations. Paired with the added stress of traveling, hosting, cooking, decorating, and shopping….overindulging and stress eating and drinking are all too common. Many of us go into the holidays with the mindset of, “I’m off the diet right now, I’ll just let loose and deal with it next year.” It’s common for women to gain 1-3 lbs between Thanksgiving and New Years. That may not so...2023-12-1321 min
Boss BodyDeclutter Your Space, Transform Your Life: A Guide to Feng Shui with Felicia Messina-D'HaitiEpisode Summary:Clutter represents more than just physical objects. It also symbolizes the emotional, spiritual, and mental burdens going on INSIDE that weigh us down. When you’re able to release this weight, you make space for positive change. This week, my guest, Felicia Messina-D'Haiti, feng shui expert and coach, shares her best strategies to declutter your space, and, in doing so, transform your life.She guides us through the process of making easy, small changes to create a balanced, stress-free environment that reflects your true self.She...2023-11-2933 min
Boss BodyFrom Midlife Crisis to Midlife Reinvention: It’s Not Too Late To Start Something New with Christine CatoggioEpisode Summary:Women in midlife are often navigating a sea of personal change. Along with the physical changes that come with aging and menopause, many of us are experiencing divorce, retirement, career shifts, empty nests, or caring for aging parents. This period in our lives can come with feelings of disappointment and self-doubt when we feel we haven’t accomplished “enough.” And we have a tendency to compare ourselves to others.My guest on this episode, Christine Cataggio, Midlife Redesign Mentor, joins me to highlight the importance of accepting where you are in l...2023-11-0831 min
Boss BodyThe Healing Pen: Preventing Stress & Burnout Through Journaling with Lynda MonkEpisode Summary:On this episode I’m joined by Lynda Monk, author and journaling expert, to talk about journaling as a tool for self-care, personal growth, and stress management. With her background in social work and burnout prevention, Lynda understands the importance of a reflective practice like journaling in maintaining overall well-being.Regular journaling has been shown to improve immune function, reduce stress, increase resilience, offer clarity, and guide you through life's difficult transitions. It also offers a platform for self-expression, allowing us to process our thoughts and emotions in a hea...2023-10-2538 min
Boss BodyMidlife & Menopause with Deborah KozichEpisode Summary:Menopause is a natural biological process, yet many women feel alone and embarrassed to talk openly about it.We need to talk about menopause!That’s why I invited my guest, Deborah Kozich, Midlife Self-Love Coach, Certified Light Master, Integrative Wellness Guide, and Transformational Love and Certified Life Coach, on this episode to discuss the mental and physical challenges that women face during midlife, particularly menopause.She offers tools and resources to help navigate these changes and shares wellness and nutrition techniques for hormone balancing and light en...2023-10-1136 min
Boss BodyThree Steps to Boost Your Metabolism & Burn FatEpisode Summary:I was recently interviewed for the Elevate Women’s Empowerment Summit by host Linday Joy, and the conversation was so powerful, I just had to share it with you!The topic: Midlife Metabolism.As we age, our metabolism slows due to loss of muscle mass, hormonal changes, stress, a decrease in physical activity, and a host of other reasons.But there’s so much you can do to get it back up and running at full speed.In this episode I share three easy steps you...2023-09-2736 min
Boss BodyWhat Are You Really Craving? 4 Steps to End Emotional EatingEpisode Summary:Have you ever noticed when you have a strong craving, it’s usually NOT because you’re actually hungry? Whether it’s finishing a whole bag of chips or a sleeve of cookies at night while watching TV. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. We've all been there. Whatever emotions drive you to overeat, the end result is often the same. You feel better temporarily, then the emotions return along with guilt… Then you eat to feel better… And the cycle continues.In this episode, we’ll discuss:How...2023-09-1318 min
Boss BodyHow to Find Self-Worth & Self-Love with Danijela Jokic VaislayEpisode Summary:From battling perfectionism to imposter syndrome, women worldwide struggle with a sense of low self-worth - no matter how accomplished and successful they are.I want to help you break free from this cycle and embrace a journey of empowerment and fulfillment!That’s why I invited my guest, Danijela Jokic Vaislay, author of Self Worth: Women's Guide to Increasing Self Worth, Self Respect, and Self Confidence, to explore how self-worth impacts various aspects of our lives. We discuss childhood experiences, societal beauty ideals, and the power of...2023-08-3039 min
Boss BodyNavigating Grief & Unlocking Joy With Donnalynn RileyEpisode Summary:Every moment, no matter how challenging, holds the potential for significant learning and growth. That’s because our experiences, both positive and negative, are designed to teach us something. If you’re looking for practical strategies for navigating through difficult times, this episode is a must-listen. I interviewed Donnalynn Riley, a resilience expert and joy coach, about the process of cultivating joy and inner peace even in the face of adversity. Her own journey began when her husband passed away suddenly, then her house was sold just days la...2023-08-1638 min
Boss BodyMastering the Art of Self-Acceptance with Lisa ManyonEpisode Summary:In this episode, I sit down with author, Lisa Manyon, to discuss the power of healing with love and self-acceptance.Lisa shares her personal journey through a diagnosis of throat cancer that drastically shifted her perspectives and purpose in life and led her to write her book, Spiritual Sugar.We talk about the epidemic of "not enough-ness" and how to recognize our inherent worth and value instead of seeking external validation and approval.Lisa tells us how to embrace self-love and acceptance to live a fulfilling and...2023-08-0234 min
Boss BodyStress, Hormones, and Achieving Optimal Health with Dr. Laura DeCesarisJoin me as functional medicine expert, Dr. Laura DeCesaris, reveals how you can unlock a new level of vitality and reclaim control over your health. Achieve optimal health and well-beingOvercome stressFix hormone imbalancesHarmonize your mind, body, and soul!Dr. Laura explains why addressing the ROOT CAUSES of your health issues (rather than just treating the symptoms), and understanding the interconnectedness of your body, allows you to achieve lasting balance and harmony.In this episode, we will:Discover effective methods for stress management.Explore the intricate interconnections that tie our body systems together.Understand the c...2023-07-1937 min
Boss BodyWhy Women’s Health Gets Sidelined and How to Get What You Need with Susan SalingerEpisode Summary:Have you ever felt like your doctor wasn’t really listening to you? Or been intimidated about speaking up, or asking a question? Or gone ahead with a procedure or surgery that you weren’t really sure was right for you?This episode is a MUST listen!My guest is Susan Salinger, author of Sidelined, How Women Manage & Mismanage Their Health, a book that brings to the forefront the cultural history of gender bias in the medical community.In this episode, we discuss:The barr...2023-06-2130 min
Boss BodyYour Smart Watch is Lying to YouEpisode Summary:You’ve probably noticed almost everyone is wearing a smart watch or fitness tracker these days to count their daily steps and calories burned.But you maaaay want to take that information with a grain of salt, especially when it comes to calories burned.That’s because these devices can be anywhere from 20-90% inaccurate! In this episode I’ll explain why and tell you which activities REALLY burn the most calories.“No, you don’t need to throw out the fitness tra...2023-06-0713 min
Boss BodyReclaim Your Feminine Power with Crystal CockerhamEpisode Summary:Have you ever been told that embracing your feminine energy means sacrificing your ambition? Or that tapping into your emotions is a sign of weakness? These deeply held, centuries old societal messages have caused women to discount their feminine gifts, and, instead, embody a masculine model in order to be perceived as strong and successful. However, unlocking your true potential requires recognizing and embracing BOTH the divine feminine and sacred masculine energies.THIS is the key, not only to greater personal growth and potential, but to changing so...2023-05-2430 min
Boss BodyChange Your Story, Change Your Life with Carrie RowanEpisode Summary:What's your story? And by "story," I mean the inner dialogue you have every day about yourself.Is it empowering and inspirational, or negative and full of limiting beliefs? The story you tell yourself directly affects your mindset, which drives your actions, which creates your reality.We all draw conclusions about ourselves based on how we interpret our past experiences. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, we blow up the negative and skip right over the positive!But, we can reframe our mindset to see h...2023-05-1027 min
Boss BodyReleasing Negative Thought Patterns with Julia ThieEpisode Summary:In today’s episode, my guest, Julia Thie, a medical support certified clinical hypnotherapist, shows us a science-based method to create health and happiness by clearing negative thought patterns.And, no, hypnotherapy is NOT like the Vegas stage shows where people go into a “trance,” lose control, and cluck like a chicken! It’s forming a communication between your conscious mind and your subconscious mind, so you can tap into your inner, core beliefs and learn to reprogram the deep stories we tell ourselves that create blocks and keep us stuck...2023-04-2634 min
Boss BodyUsing Human Design to Create Health & Success with Nancy OkeefeEpisode Summary:When WHO we’re told to be doesn’t fit with who we REALLY ARE, we suffer.Our confidence, our energy, and our health take a hit when we’re constantly trying to fit into a preconceived mold that doesn’t suit our true essence.And tamping down our authentic selves and trying to be something we're not, eventually causes burnout, which can affect our thyroids, adrenals, and immune systems.My guest on this episode, Nancy Okeefe, is a Human Design Specialist and Intuitive Coach. She teaches that we...2023-04-1226 minBoss BodyEmpath’s Guide to Avoiding Anxiety & Overwhelm with Robin FitzsimonsEpisode Summary:Have you ever walked into a room and felt overwhelmed by all the energy around you? Or listened to a friend who’s hurting and it completely changed your mood? Does watching upsetting news stories deeply affect you?If so, you might be an Empath.An Empath is a person highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them. Empaths FEEL what others are feeling at a deep emotional level. Being sensitive and intuitive is an amazing gift, because you’re able to understand people on a...2023-03-2930 min
Boss BodyDo you pee a little when you sneeze? with Christina Jensen D.P.T.Episode Summary:Did you know urinary incontinence and leakage are not just a “normal part of aging,” or something that happens after you have kids?Or, that there’s a lot you can do if you have pain during sex, dryness, sexual dysfunction, or difficulty with orgasms?My guest on this episode, Christina Jensen, D.P.T., who specializes in pelvic health, shares how pelvic floor physical therapy can help with all this and more.As women, we hold a lot of our stress in our pelvic floor - from e...2023-03-1530 min
Boss Body3 Easy Ways to Create Habits That StickEpisode Summary:Do you have the best intentions when it comes to starting healthy habits, but struggle when it comes to maintaining them? You’re not alone! Most of us have tried and failed many, many times. Then we feel bad about ourselves, thinking we don’t have the willpower, self-discipline, or motivation to stick to our goals.It can be difficult at first to take different actions and adapt to a new routine, but, when you do, over time, you actually change your brain pathways. New ones get streng...2023-03-0819 min
Boss BodyPreventing and Reversing DiabetesEpisode Summary:If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, you need to hear this!There is so much you can do to prevent, manage, and possibly reverse this disease.And, if you don’t take steps to improve your lifestyle, even with medication, the disease will continue to progress and take its toll on your health and quality of life.Because I have a son who’s a Type I diabetic, this is one of the areas in which I specialize.2023-03-0113 min
Boss BodyHow to Age Well and Live LongEpisode Summary:Have you ever wondered what the secret is to living a long, happy, healthy life?People who live the longest, have the lowest incidence of disease and disability, and are the happiest, have a lot more in common than just exercise and a healthy diet.Author and journalist, Dan Buettner, traveled around the world to study the “pockets” or communities of people with the highest number of centenarians (people who live to be 100), which he calls the Blue Zones.What are they doing differently that contributes to thei...2023-02-2219 min
Boss BodyHow to Stop Self-Shaming & Punishing with Lisa MullinsEpisode Summary:My guest on today’s episode, Lisa Mullins, a teacher, mother, and grandmother, shares how she was able to overcome shame, eating disorders, and negative body image to come out on the other side with a healthy, strong body and a life she loves. She tells us what was ultimately the turning point that allowed her to stop punishing herself and her body and, instead, start loving and caring for herself in a healthy, balanced way.This episode touches on topics such as:2023-02-1519 min
Boss BodyReleasing Weight the Healthy Way with Dr. Amanda DoveEpisode Summary:My guest on today’s episode, Dr. Amanda Dove, shares her personal experience and how she was able to transform, not only her physical health, but also her mindset around weight, her body, and dieting.Amanda shares:How she was able to stop weight cycling and release the weight in a healthy way, instead of constantly looking for “the next new diet” How she’s been able to maintain her healthy lifestyle for the past six yearsWhy learning to cherish and appre...2023-02-0829 min
Boss Body4 Reasons Your Diet Isn’t Working & What To Do InsteadEpisode Summary:If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with your health goals and find yourself losing and gaining the same weight over and over, I want you to know, it’s not your fault. Most diets are so overwhelming and restrictive, nobody could ever stick to them long term. They’re a setup for failure from the start. But when they stop working, you blame yourself for not having enough “willpower.” So you buy another miserable, unreasonable plan. Which doesn’t last. And the cycle continue...2023-02-0125 min
Boss BodyUsing the Four Pillars to Get Healthy ForeverEpisode Summary:It’s my 50th episode! 🎉When I started this podcast, my goal was, and still is, to teach you how to be healthy, release extra weight, and feel good about yourself. And for you to be empowered to know you absolutely DO have the power to create the health and the life you want.Waaaaay too many of us are not happy with ourselves or the way we look. And constantly feeling like we’re not enough – thin enough, pretty enough, successful enough….. We’re working SO hard, and yet, still fe...2023-01-2517 min
Boss BodyHit your goals and Make them stick!Episode Summary:One of the biggest reasons for not sticking to New Year’s resolutions is not having a specific plan of action for achieving them. Instead, we look at the whole big picture, and if the mountain looks too high and intimidating, we get “paralysis by overwhelm.” Or we go all in, take on too much at once, and can’t sustain it, so we give up.That’s where goal setting comes in—creating specific, doable ACTION STEPS that lay out the path to your final destination. This is the key to building...2023-01-1820 min
Boss BodyUsing Muscle Testing to Take Charge of Your Life with Judith RicheyEpisode Summary:This week’s special guest, Judith Richey, certified practitioner and spiritual healer, shares her personal story of going from being miserable and unhealthy mentally, emotionally, and physically to finding the courage to stand up for herself and take bold action to get the life she wanted.She now works with other women to help them heal what she calls “soul wounds” - the deeper reasons life just doesn’t seem to be working, whether that’s in relationships, career, or other aspects of life.In this episode, Judith walks us through...2023-01-1126 minBoss BodyHow to Quit People Pleasing with Elaine BlaisEpisode Summary:As women, we’re trained to be people pleasers. To keep others happy. To be nice and compliant. We tend to put our own needs and dreams aside because we feel responsible for everyone else.My guest this week, Elaine Blaise, life coach, author and “Midlife Troublemaker,” was living the life she thought she wanted. She had a marriage of 37 years and a successful career of 25 years. She had set goals for her life and was following the plan.But she had a constant niggling feeling something was missing. And sh...2023-01-0426 min
Boss BodyManifest Your Best Year Yet!Episode Summary:Taking some time to reflect on the past year and setting intentions for the year to come can be a very powerful motivator to start setting things in motion for what you want to attract into your life.I want to help you create your most successful year yet! And, by success, I don’t just mean in your career. I mean success in your physical health, relationships, environment, home and, most importantly, your relationship with yourself.Your outside world, meaning what is all around you, is a direct re...2022-12-2814 min
Boss BodyHow to Have Less Stress & More EnergyEpisode Summary:Right now, we are living in an epidemic of stress and anxiety. And it’s especially high around the holidays because we have so much to do.We get caught in a vicious cycle of pushing ourselves to get more done. And the busier we get, the more stressed we feel. As a result, our energy gets low, and we accomplish less. But, instead of resting, we push harder to try and get more done. And the cycle continues…What we REALLY need is to slow down and take some...2022-12-2122 min
Boss BodySurviving the Holidays Without Gaining WeightEpisode Summary:With temptation all around, we can all indulge a little over the holidays. Don’t beat yourself up about it, but also don’t let it completely derail you from your goals. Getting healthy and staying healthy doesn’t require an all-or-nothing, or “cold turkey” approach. That’s where you get stuck in the weight cycling trap. You’re either “on a diet” (miserable and deprived) or “not on a diet,” (overindulgent, bloated and feeling guilty all the time).The method I teach is to ADD IN to CROWD OUT. Which means you fl...2022-12-1413 min
Boss BodyHow to Heal & Find Meaning Through Loss with Lisa HromadaEpisode Summary:Most of us have experienced a deep loss at one time or another in our lives. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a relationship, our health, or other challenging circumstances, we can be empowered to find meaning through that experience and use it to transform our lives.In this episode, my guest, Lisa Hromada, author and Empowered Lifeview™ Guide, shares her story of surviving the loss of multiple pregnancies and how she was able to heal and find meaning and purpose from this time of challenge.Lisa ex...2022-12-0733 min
Boss BodyWhy Busyness is Keeping You Stuck with Alyssa WilliamsonEpisode Summary:Many of us have so many responsibilities we lose sight of who we are and what we really want out of our lives. We tend to care for and give to everyone else, while neglecting our own needs. This mindset comes from a place of unworthiness…….“I’m not good enough.” “I don’t deserve to treat myself well.”This week's guest is Alyssa Williamson, a mindset and intuitive success coach. She shares with us her story of how she used to be a Type A, high achiever, “sleep-is-for-the-weak” workaholic, and how s...2022-11-3026 min
Boss BodyHow to Determine Your Ideal WeightEpisode Summary:People often think that the number on the scale or your BMI determine your ideal weight and whether or not you’re healthy. The truth is, these are not accurate measurements of overall health.Or we go by what society tells us we should look like. Always striving for that “ideal,” which is impossible to achieve, and always leaves us feeling like we failed.We compare ourselves to celebrities, people we know, and people we see on Instagram. On today’s episode, I’ll show you how to find tha...2022-11-1616 min
Boss BodyStop Creeping Middle Age SpreadEpisode Summary:My topic today is midlife weight gain. Why it happens. What we can do about it. Did you know the average woman gains 1 - 2 pounds per year between ages 40 - 59? That creeps up to a total of about 20-40 pounds in midlife. Ugh!!!So many life changes are happening around this time: pregnancy weight gain, higher stress levels, sedentary jobs, low energy, and more. PLUS all kinds of hormonal changes are taking place in your body. Starting in your 30s, estrogen levels begin to drop and you st...2022-11-0920 min
Boss BodyOvercoming Addiction, Disordered Eating & Cancer with Vera VenturaEpisode Summary:My guest this week, Vera Ventura, a.k.a the Breast Cancer Goddess, shares her incredible story of struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, disordered eating and suicidal thoughts from an early age. She eventually went into a recovery program, has been sober for 18 years and graduated from Harvard with honors.A couple of years ago, life threw her another curveball when she was diagnosed at age 39 with aggressive breast cancer, which metastasized to her brain. Vera shares her story of strength and resilience and how she was able to maintain...2022-11-0226 min
Boss BodyStraight Talk About Breast Health, Cancer and Finding Strength In Any Situation (Part II)Episode Summary:Last week we talked about treatments, prevention and all of the logistics of breast cancer. This week I’m diving in waaaaaaay deeper into my inner struggles and how I got through it. No matter what difficult situation you’re going through, I believe the lessons I learned can also help you get through difficult timesIn this episode, I go in-depth about how, even when you can’t control the outcome, you can control how you cope and your own mental health. When you look within and change the perspective from “...2022-10-2625 min
Boss BodyStraight Talk About Breast Health, Cancer and Finding Strength In Any Situation (Part 1)Episode Summary:As a breast cancer survivor (two years cancer free!!!), Breast Cancer Awareness Month can trigger lots of fears and memories I’d frankly rather forget. I'm not a fan of re-living what was by far the scariest experience of my life. But I believe we all go through difficult situations for a reason. And that part of the reason I experienced this journey is so the lessons I learned can flow through me and ripple out to others.On this episode, I begin a two-part series about my experiences as...2022-10-1923 minBoss BodyRock Your Midlife with Dr. Ellen AlbertsonEpisode Summary:If you Google the word “midlife,” the first suggestions that come up all include the word “crisis.” It’s true we experience some major shifts in our internal and external worlds around this time, such as:Going back to work, beginning a new career, or retiringKids getting older or having an empty nestChanges in your body Going through peri-menopause or menopauseCreating or dissolving personal relationshipsBut it certainly doesn’t have to be a “crisis”! In fact, this time of change gives us a chance to re-imagine ourselves and decide how we want...2022-10-1228 min
Boss BodyBoost Your Energy, Find Balance and Crush Your Second Act with Claire StadhouderEpisode Summary:Work life, home, kids, pets, family, spouses/partners, extracurriculars. The never-ending to-do list….We women carry a lot on our shoulders.And STILL we often feel like we’re not doing enough! We compare ourselves to others who seem to be doing it all. We feel guilty and selfish for taking time for ourselves. And our energy and our health suffer.My guest today, Claire Stadhouder, is a certified mindset coach who specializes in working with moms transitioning from staying at home to working outside the home full...2022-10-0535 min
Boss BodyPushing Past Fear to Get What You Want with Shelly HughesEpisode Summary:Is the life you’re living right now the life you want to live forever? Or do you have a persistent, niggling feeling you want something more? To be truly healthy, you have to look at how all areas of your life affect your well-being.The career you choose, whether inside or outside the home, is where you expend so much of your energy every day…..Your life’s energy. And what you do can either charge you up or drain you.In this week’s episode, my guest...2022-09-2827 min
Boss BodyMental Health Challenges - How to Cope, Adapt, & Thrive, with Melissa FranklinEpisode Summary:Many of us, including myself, struggle with mental health challenges. Stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, overwhelm, burnout, and other issues can have a negative impact on our ability to realize our full potential both personally and professionally.In this week’s episode, my guest Melissa Franklin, business and leadership coach, shares how she went from being an unhealthy, in-debt, single mom, with bipolar disorder and ADHD, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, educator, non-profit business owner, and Ph.D. student.Her story shows us that balanced health and a th...2022-09-2128 min
Boss BodyWhat to Wear When You’re in Between Sizes with Elysha LenkinEpisode Summary:Picture this…..You wake up in the morning, make the coffee, take a shower, maybe even pack your lunch and get everything together for the day. You have 15 minutes before you have to leave. It’s been a great morning, and all you have left to do is get dressed. So you go into the closet, try on 12 different outfits - only to wear something you don’t feel comfortable in, and leave the house feeling defeated like your body is the problem. Maybe you’re in the process of, or ab...2022-09-1430 min
Boss BodyYour Beautiful Scars with Kendra ToothillEpisode Summary:Did you know that scars hold physical tension, affecting the surrounding tissue and muscles, which can cause chronic pain, digestive issues, and other health problems?On this episode, I talk with Kendra Toothill, Athletic Therapist, who specializes in working with scars to unravel, not only the physical tension, but also to release trapped emotions within the scars. Every scar has a story…..C-sections, surgeries, accidents, traumas, etc. And the scars hold these stories, as well as the emotions connected to them.Kendra explains how, when we do hands-on work wi...2022-09-0727 min
Boss BodyStop Carrying the Weight of the World with Linda BabulicEpisode Summary:Today’s guest, Linda Babulic, #1 International Bestselling Author and life coach, had an extremely successful career and was steadily climbing the corporate ladder. From the outside, it looked like an ideal life, with a great job, a husband, and two children. But she was working long hours, even on weekends, and she was exhausted and feeling like something was missing. There was an empty piece inside….a yearning for something she couldn’t quite put her finger on. And a constant, heavy feeling of being responsible for everyone else around her.Th...2022-08-3126 min
Boss BodyAttract Your Soulmate or Deepen Your Love with Janet SandbergEpisode Summary:We all want, need, and deserve a soulmate and a deep love. The depth of your relationships deeply influences your quality of life and, in turn, overall health (and lifespan!).My guest on this week's episode of the BOSS BODY Podcast, Janet Sandberg, intuitive life coach, and relationship guru, explains how we can deepen and grow our relationships in order to thrive, be successful, have abundance, and make our lives as amazing as we dream them to be.Janet has worked for 30+ years in intuition, metaphysics, and energy healing...2022-08-2423 min
Boss BodyWhen Life Gets In The Way with Holly LongEpisode Summary:Life is hard. It’s busy and chaotic and it never stops coming. And sometimes you get thrown an unexpected curveball on top of everything else that totally knocks you off balance.That's exactly what happened to Holly Long, this week's special guest. She shares her story about how she overcame a devastating challenge and how she learned to prioritize her health and self care in spite of it.We can all relate to the fact that life sometimes gets in the way. But Holly's amazing story proves you ca...2022-08-1721 min
Boss BodyHow to Release Emotional WeightEpisode Summary:Studies show that holding on to old pain, anger, and resentment affects both your mental AND physical health. A buildup of these negative emotions can cause stress, anxiety, and panic attacks and can negatively affect your heart and immune system.Emotional pain also interferes with our ability to take positive action toward our goals. Which means it’s literally weighing us down!In this episode, I’ll explain how forgiveness can free us from the past and help us release both emotional and physical weight.Forgi...2022-08-1017 min
Boss BodyCan you eat carbs if you’re trying to lose weight?Episode Summary:Keto, South Beach, Atkins, oh my!….Eating low carb or no carb is all the rage right now!And people that are doing it appear to be dropping pounds quickly. So this must be the answer, right?!Well….it’s not as straightforward as you may think.In this episode, I'll explain:Why quality carbs absolutely SHOULD be a regular part of your dietWhy cutting out or dramatically reducing carbs does more harm than goodHow to make healthy eating sustainable and enjoyable long termWhen...2022-08-0314 min
Boss BodyThe Truth About Being SkinnyEpisode Summary:Do you ever think, “If I were skinny, my life would be amazing?” Or, “When I get to that size, I’ll be much happier.”?You may think thin people have all their shit together, they’re totally in control, they have tons of energy, and everything is just Instagram perfect.Well, guess what….if you don’t do the INNER work along with the OUTER work, your life will be pretty much the same, regardless of the number on the scale.The challenges and self...2022-07-2715 min
Boss BodyCancer, Motherhood, and Other Life Lessons - My Personal StoryEpisode Summary:Today’s episode is a little different.Normally I have guests on, or I’ll do teaching topics, but today the tables have turned.I’m sharing an interview I had on iHeartRadio station WNJR, on The Power of EFT Tapping. I’ll talk about my breast cancer journey, mental health, and having a son diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.Every challenge I’ve faced has helped me learn and grow into a richer, deeper person. And I strive to use every life lesson to help others on their life...2022-07-2029 min
Boss BodyWeight Loss Journey with Gabby SchrandEpisode Summary:Today’s special guest, Gabby Schrand, is a traveling intensive care nurse. She shares with us her inspiring story of being a covid nurse during the pandemic and how that influenced her personal fitness and weight loss journey.Gabby shares how she went from living on fast food, drinking too much alcohol, and being out of shape to actually ENJOYING healthful eating and exercise.She explains:How she sets her weight loss and fitness goalsHow to find what wo...2022-07-1321 min
Boss BodyLose Weight Through Intuitive EatingEpisode Summary:Can you believe that we’re on episode 22?! 🎉 I’m still wrapping my head around it. In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the concept of how to get to your ideal weight through Intuitive Eating. That is, trusting your body’s cues to tell you exactly what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat. Our bodies are the most super-intelligent beings ever created. All we really have to do to lose weight is tap into our natural internal wisdom.The problem is, we’ve ignor...2022-07-0616 minBoss BodyDiet Pills and Medical Weight Loss with Dr. Amanda DoveEpisode Summary:Is there a “magic pill” to help us lose weight forever? It may shock you to know that doctors get ALMOST NO training about nutrition in medical school. Yet, so many of us look to our doctor for help losing weight.Today’s special guest, Dr. Amanda Dove, primary care physician, shares with us how your doctor can be an integral part of your weight loss “team.”She’ll also give us her viewpoints on diet pills, stomach surgery, medical weight loss, and what you really need in order to a...2022-06-2918 min
Boss BodyYou're Meant for More with Sarah SparksEpisode Summary:When we want to lose weight, what we’re really looking for is to feel like we’re ENOUGH (pretty enough, smart enough, thin enough, successful enough, blah, blah, blah). We want confidence. We want to blossom into the authentic, beautiful person we really are. Today’s special guest, Sarah Sparks, is a spiritual business mentor. She shares with us her own journey to self-acceptance and how she now helps others realize they are meant for more. She’ll explain how to use your intuition and divine guidance to...2022-06-2219 min
Boss BodyDear Sugar, We Have to Break Up - Part 2Episode Summary:Sugar! Sugar! Sugar! Welcome to part two of our breakup with sugar!In today’s episode, we are going to tackle the mindset portion. Beating yourself up everyday for “lack of willpower” is not going to help you. You can’t build your confidence that way.Did you know that depriving yourself, creates more cravings?Today we are going to treat our cravings like a check engine light. Join me as we get to the ROOT of our cravings and gain our confidence back. ✨2022-06-1513 min
Boss BodyDear Sugar, We Have to Break Up - Part 1Episode Summary:Sugar! Sugar! Sugar! It’s everywhere and we love it soooo much. It's a pick-me-up. It's an energy boost. It's a comfort.It's probably THE MOST detrimental factor in losing weight. We know it’s not good for us, but the cravings are real. And it’s just so hard to resist.It’s time to break up, and I’m going to show you how.In today’s episode, I’ll explain why we crave it so much and how to break the addiction. No, you don’t have to...2022-06-0811 min
Boss BodyHow To Train Your Body To Burn FatEpisode Summary:Want to burn off stored fat and turn your body into a fat-burning machine? Duh!You may think eating “low fat” is the way to lose weight, but low-fat foods have added sugar and chemicals to make up for the loss of flavor. So the added SUGAR is actually causing weight gain. Annoying, right?!In today’s episode, I’m taking apart the food pyramid and busting through myths and outdated science to teach you exactly how to burn off the fat you’ve been carrying around, once and for all.2022-06-0113 min
Boss BodyHow To Prevent Summer Vacay Weight GainEpisode Summary:Summer break is coming! Yay! And, hopefully, with it, a relaxing vacation. But often the loss of structure from kids getting out of school and traveling can cause us to fall off the wagon with healthy habits. Overeating, drinking way too many cocktails, staying up late, skipping exercise….Aaaaand gaining weight and having to start ALL OVER AGAIN in the fall. This is the year that ends! In this episode, I’ll show you how you can enjoy that extra cocktail but still stay on track a...2022-05-2512 minBoss BodyCultivating ConfidenceEpisode Summary:What would your life look like if you went for everything you wanted instead of holding back out of fear and self-doubt?If you had unlimited confidence, what would you do? Go for that job you’ve always wanted, ask for a raise, run for office, leave a relationship, start dating….Thoughts create emotions, emotions create action, and actions create your outward reality.In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to stop self-sabotaging and flip the narrative so you can start moving forward toward your goals in...2022-05-1811 min
Boss Body#14: Fabulous Any-Size Fashion with Jennifer KochEpisode Summary:Today’s episode welcomes special guest Jennifer Koch, personal stylist, and owner and founder of Stylegasm.Jennifer shares with us her expertise on how to look fabulous and be confident in our clothes RIGHT NOW instead of waiting until we’re a certain size or weight. She teaches how to be confident and sexy, no matter what shape or size you are. And how to own who you are and show up in style.Key points:How to maximize the clothes we alrea...2022-05-1118 min
Boss BodyBenefits Of Yoga with Kristy HaynesEpisode Summary:Today we welcome special guest Kristy Haynes, owner of Real Hot Yoga in Johnson City, TN.Did you know that practicing yoga is not only an excellent way to get your body strong and healthy, but it has also been proven to reduce stress and ease depression?And ANYBODY can do yoga, no matter your physical abilities.In this episode, Kristy shares with us all of the benefits of choosing yoga as a body movement practice, how to get started if you’re a yoga newbie (or ge...2022-05-0418 minBoss BodyBody Insecurities and How to Crush Your Goals with Kelly MontrossEpisode Summary:Join me as I welcome my special guest, Kelly Montross, founder of Montross Athletics! This episode is so special because we’re having a candid discussion about our own body insecurities - an issue that so many women struggle with.💗 Not feeling good enough. 💗 Not feeling like you’re getting the results you want. 💗 Comparing yourself to others and feeling like you come up short.Kelly walks us through how to combat body insecurities, set PERFORMANCE goals instead of weight loss goals, and stay mentally positiv...2022-04-2720 min
Boss BodyHow To Get Your Money’s WorthEpisode Summary:How many times have you bought fitness equipment and supplements? Or invested in diets, apps, and gym memberships? These things can really add up and get very expensive very fast.We all have to be careful where we put our dollars down. And we need to be sure we’re getting our money’s worth.In today’s episode, I’ll explain what to look for and what to avoid, and how to make sure you’re getting great value.Free M...2022-04-2013 min
Boss BodyHow To Find The Perfect Diet For YouEpisode Summary:How many times have you tried fad diets and fallen for lose weight quick promises? Low carb, no-carb, low calorie, low fat……Only to end up miserable and right back where you started.Miserable is not sustainable.The truth is, there is no miracle one-size-fits-all weight loss plan. Everyone’s lives, goals, and preferences are different. So the best diet plan for YOU is the one you can actually stick with.In today’s episode, I’ll show you what a balanced, SUSTAINABLE weight loss plan should look like...2022-04-1317 min
Boss BodyWhy Willpower Isn't The ProblemEpisode Summary:How often do you beat yourself up, thinking you don’t have enough willpower? And that if you could just maintain motivation, you’d lose the weight and keep it off.But thinking that you're going to have willpower all the time is not realistic. Willpower and motivation ebb and flow. It is FLEETING. For everyone.In today’s episode, I’ll share what the actual problem is and what to do to fix it. When you get down to the root of the issue, there are two things that you...2022-04-0615 min
Boss BodyLove Yourself ThinEpisode Summary:Do you have an inner critic inside your head that’s constantly putting you down?A voice that goes around and around in your head all day saying negative things? The private conversations you have with yourself can either be motivating and powerful or major obstacles to reaching your goals.Thoughts create emotions, emotions create actions, actions create your reality. Negative predictions can quickly turn into self-fulfilling prophecies.Negative thinking brings you down, zaps your energy, crushes your confidence, makes you tired, and makes you afr...2022-03-3013 minBoss BodyControl Your Schedule, Control Your LifeEpisode Summary:Ever feel like your schedule is insane and it’s all you can do to keep up? Just swimming as fast as you can to keep your head above water?Are you constantly anxious, stressed, and disorganized?When you’re overwhelmed it’s hard to do anything well. You’re spread so thin you’re not able to give anything the attention it needs.In this episode, I’ll show you how to implement a basic structure to your day to give you some control over your schedule ins...2022-03-2312 min
Boss BodyWhen You're Too Busy to Get HealthyEpisode Summary:How often do you struggle with having a packed schedule and not having time to take care of your body? I 100% understand how hard it is when you're juggling so many things. I'm right there with you, from all of the responsibilities of work, home, and family.You CAN balance a healthy lifestyle even when you're super busy, and in this episode, I'll show you how. Doing more doesn’t mean doing better. When you’re tired, unhealthy, and run down, your brain is sluggish and foggy, and it...2022-03-1613 min
Boss BodyTop 3 Dieting Mistakes and How To Stick To It For Good!Episode Summary:Stopping and starting. Losing and gaining. On again, off again.If this has been your pattern for waaaaaay too long, I’m gonna show you exactly what’s going wrong and what to do to finally make it last.What if I told you that it is not your fault? You didn’t fail the diet. The diet failed you.No more shame, no more beating yourself up.In this week's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the top three reasons diets fail. A...2022-03-0917 min