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Podcast Ep 78: RAD Experience Fitness Expert Robbie Ann Darby

Ever wished your workout felt more like a party? (Haven’t we all!) Well,  get ready because today we’re talking with Robbie Ann Darby, an actress, dancer, and fitness expert who hosts a series of RAD fitness events where, as she puts it, “event planning meets fitness.” However, her personal journey has had its rough moments beginning […]


Ever wished your workout felt more like a party? (Haven’t we all!) Well,  get ready because today we’re talking with Robbie Ann Darby, an actress, dancer, and fitness expert who hosts a series of RAD fitness events where, as she puts it, “event planning meets fitness.”

However, her personal journey has had its rough moments beginning with an eating disorder which began between middle school and high school. The pressure to stay thin and popular, as well as Robbie’s admitted perfectionism, created the perfect storm for disordered eating that lasted well into grad school. She’s vocal about her struggle as well as her recovery in the hopes that she can help others face their issues in a more positive way. 

After years of therapy, Robbie now serves as a role model for women, and especially women of color, who are struggling with their own food and self-image issues. The L.A.-based actress/model/fitness instructor is passionate about this mission, but she also gets pretty darn excited about the best mascara and lip stains to last through a workout session. Plus, in this fun ep, she also talks about filling her wardrobe with colorful athletic gear — years in New York City created an almost all-black wardrobe that needed some sprucing up!

Speaking of athletic gear …

Did you know that FBG now has a pair of exclusive leggings made by Four Athletics? They’re available for purchase now (and they are so cute and they have amazing pockets) — but only until April 25. So! Be sure to grab a pair (you can get them right here) while they’re still available!

Our favorite RAD quote from the interview …

Podcast Ep 78 Highlights With Robbie Ann Darby

  • How eating disorders are not just a “white girl’s disease”
  • The origin of her eating disorder and how it cropped up again while she was in grad school
  • How hard it is for women of color to talk about body image and depression
  • Her journey from being a gawky, awkward preteen to a popular high school student — and how that messed with her sense of self
  • How most films that cover the subject of eating disorders do a disservice to their audience
  • Her favorite beauty products and why she loves to look glam while getting in a sweat session
  • The differences between New York and Los Angeles in fashion and fitness (plus the secret way all of those celebrities really get to those award shows!)
  • Plus, the FBGs are super excited about our new pair of leggings created especially for us and our followers by Four Athletics.  

Get the episode with Robbie Ann Darby here or below!

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What are your favorite fitness fashion brands? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 77: Glutes, Glutes and More Glutes with Courtney Wyckoff of Momma Strong

Let’s get to talking about a part of our body that is often neglected — our glutes! Courtney Wyckoff of Momma Strong is supercharged about women firing up their entire glutes (especially that gluteus medius) in this fun, chatty and oh-so-i nformative episode. Courtney began her journey after giving birth to her second child. During […]


Let’s get to talking about a part of our body that is often neglected — our glutes! Courtney Wyckoff of Momma Strong is supercharged about women firing up their entire glutes (especially that gluteus medius) in this fun, chatty and oh-so-i nformative episode.

Courtney began her journey after giving birth to her second child. During that time, she experienced depression while struggling to get her body back in shape despite her background in Pilates and personal training. It was then that she turned to exercises focusing on extension versus flexion — and that brought her the “aha moment” that changed her entire workout focus. (She is seriously all about the glutes, folks!)

With research, she discovered that it’s the glute supporting the pelvis that’s the key to core health — instead of abdominal work only. So get ready to rock out those squats and planks, people! Honestly, even if you have no interest in giving birth, the advice she gives in this episode is going to change how you work out from now on!

Here are a few of our fave quotes …

Podcast Episode 77 Highlights With Courtney Wyckoff

  • How strengthening your core is about more than doing crunches
  • Why she decided to work in the pre- and postnatal fitness field and what has changed in that category over the years
  • How to tell if you have “dead butt syndrome”
  • How to do a potty squat (video on how to do it, here!)
  • The idea of a woman’s body as a “container” and how to best maintain it
  • Her version of a 2018 kegel (brace those abs!)
  • Defining diastasis recti, plus what can be done about it after giving birth
  • Her personal glute routine she performs twice each day
  • What she means by saying glutes are the “surfers” of the muscle groups
  • Why motherhood is an “action sport”
  • Her plans for her upcoming Cheeky Tour
  • How to hold a baby the right way (it’s different than you think!)
  • Her thoughts on waist training, postpartum braces and wrapping
  • The kinetics of the perfect plank position
  • Her top advice for avoiding injuries
  • Plus, we FBGs talk about our favorite glute moves — and Kristen puts Margo and Jenn to shame!

Get the episode with Courtney Wyckoff here or below!

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How do you like to work those glutes? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 76: Olympian Silken Laumann

If you are looking for a little inspiration and wisdom for your ear holes, then get ready for our guest today: Olympian, author, life coach and advocate Silken Laumann. Her multitude of accomplishments includes winning the bronze medal in rowing in 1992 (and doing so just 10 weeks after a brutal leg injury!), as well […]


If you are looking for a little inspiration and wisdom for your ear holes, then get ready for our guest today: Olympian, author, life coach and advocate Silken Laumann. Her multitude of accomplishments includes winning the bronze medal in rowing in 1992 (and doing so just 10 weeks after a brutal leg injury!), as well as the silver medal in Atlanta in 1996. Silken is one of Canada’s (and, heck, the world’s!) most highly-respected athletes, so it was surprising for many to learn in her memoir, Unsinkable, that she struggled during her childhood with an eating disorder.

Silken’s journey has taken her from the heights of Olympic glory to the lows of dealing with a negative self-image — and she has so much to say about how to practice gratitude and picking yourself up after a setback. Trust us. You have met your new Canadian soul sister!

A few of our fave quotes from Silken include …

Podcast Episode 76 Highlights With Silken Laumann

  • Her early bouts with depression and eating disorders
  • How sports are an incredible avenue to learn life skills
  • Her long-term views on fitness (lift those weights, ladies!)
  • How she worried about passing along her body image issues to her daughters
  • Learning to embrace “having it all” — but not all at once
  • The human journey of doubt and insecurity that we all must take
  • Learning gratitude, even from failure
  • Her regular morning routine that includes gratitude
  • What it was like to be honored on Canada’s Walk of Fame
  • Advice for anyone dealing with an injury (she knows all about that!)
  • The one shining moment in 1990 that made her realize her Olympian dreams could come true
  • Plus, we talk about whether we share Silken’s optimism … and how we stay positive when it’s not the obvious choice

Get the episode with Silken Laumann here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your secrets for overcoming adversity? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 75: The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus

Are you one of the millions of sleep-deprived people trying to make it through the day with little rest? Whether it’s a chronic or occasional battle, lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. So it was our pleasure to talk to renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus — AKA “The […]


Are you one of the millions of sleep-deprived people trying to make it through the day with little rest? Whether it’s a chronic or occasional battle, lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. So it was our pleasure to talk to renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus — AKA “The Sleep Doctor” — and get his tips for catching a few more beautiful ZZZs at night.

And, guys, we cover SO MUCH good info. How much time should you spend napping? Are there any special teas you should drink to get more rest? Can a spoonful of honey help you stay asleep? When is the best time to work out if you want to snooze well? Wait until you take a listen to this super educational ep with a sleep disorder expert who is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials. Your soon-to-be well-rested self will thank you!

Our fave truth bombs include …

Podcast Episode 75 Highlights With Dr. Michael Breus

  • The ways bad sleep and lack of sleep affect our culture, health, and productivity
  • The ideal number of hours most people need to feel properly rested
  • How Natural Frequencies and a “sleep bracelet can help with your sleep patterns
  • Why you might want to just throw away your alarm clock
  • The latest research on weight loss and sleep
  • The average sleep cycle 
  • Why you need to keep the lights off in your child’s room at night
  • Tips to fight hardcore insomnia
  • The dosage of melatonin you should be using (it’s MUCH less than how it is packaged!)
  • Whether or not to invest in a memory foam mattress
  • Plus, we compare our various sleep issues — or lack thereof

Get the episode with The Sleep Doctor here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your favorite tips to get more sleep? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 74: Instagram Fitness Star Sia Cooper

Sia Cooper is a busy mother of two, a certified personal trainer, and a licensed nurse who has helped thousands of women during and after pregnancy with her 12-week online program — The Strong Body Guide. She also happens to be a social media badass with more than 900,000 Instagram followers. (Whoa!) In this ep, Sia […]


Sia Cooper is a busy mother of two, a certified personal trainer, and a licensed nurse who has helped thousands of women during and after pregnancy with her 12-week online program — The Strong Body Guide. She also happens to be a social media badass with more than 900,000 Instagram followers. (Whoa!)

In this ep, Sia shares advice for moms-to-be on the adjustments they need to make for their workouts during and immediately after their pregnancy, and also offers tips for fitness trainers and instructors who sometimes do not have the latest pre/postnatal workout info. Sia’s fun, relatable approach to fitness and health includes advising women to stop being so hard on themselves about their appearance, which we totally dig. (It’s kind of nice to hear that even fitness social media superstars fall off the clean-eating bandwagon from time to time!)

Here’s one of our fave quotes for the interview …

Podcast Episode 74 Highlights With Sia Cooper

  • Her advice for new moms and moms-to-be get in their best shape (and what exercises to cut out during pregnancy)
  • Her tips for fitness instructors and personal trainers working with pregnant clients
  • The rules she follows for her social media posts
  • Dealing with having to wait to exercise postpartum
  • The importance of pelvic floor exercises
  • The joys and sorrows of working from home
  • Her personal fitness heroes (shout out to Jamie Eason here!)
  • How she is handling her own personal rut since coming back from a vacation in Hawaii
  • Plus, we talk about the joys of Spotify and how you can now listen to us on your Alexa!

Get the episode with Sia Cooper here or below!

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What parenting advice did you receive that was — as Sia says — “the biggest load?” —Margo

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Podcast Ep 73: Fitness & Plant-Based Eating Expert Audrey Dunham

Get ready to meet your newest Lifestyle Blogger BFF, Audrey Dunham! Audrey is a certified nutritionist, fitness trainer and a former fitness competitor. After years of enduring a super strict diet (and not a very healthy one, she admits) and exercise plan, she now wants to educate the world about plant-based nutrition. The food-loving cook and […]


Get ready to meet your newest Lifestyle Blogger BFF, Audrey Dunham! Audrey is a certified nutritionist, fitness trainer and a former fitness competitor. After years of enduring a super strict diet (and not a very healthy one, she admits) and exercise plan, she now wants to educate the world about plant-based nutrition. The food-loving cook and baker has created her own series of health seminars — Plant-Based, Slim Living—Simplified — which is launching at the Hollywood Improv.  

In this fun, breezy interview, Audrey talks about her life as the wife of comedian Jeff Dunham and mom to 2-year-old twin boys, Jack and James. Plus, she discusses easy meal prep and intuitive eating, developing a new mindset about working out and making meaningful connections on social media. We also discuss her transition from being Jeff’s constant companion to being an at-home mom, and how she keeps her relationships in check. Really, you will feel like you just met your newest workout bud!

A few of our fave quotes from the interview include …

Podcast Episode 73 Highlights With Audrey Dunham

  • Her past experience as a fitness competitor and how the experience fostered a negative association with food and exercise 
  • Her exercise routine while pregnant with twins and the workouts she did after their birth
  • Life on the road with Jeff (and cooking on the tiny kitchen in their tour bus)
  • Her expert tips for meal prep (she has a strict rule on when she can put her groceries away after shopping)
  • Why she believes anyone can benefit from a more plant-based diet (and tips for meat eaters who want to curb their carnivore ways)
  • The basis of your basal metabolic rate and how “yo-yo dieting” affects it
  • How she healed her relationship with food by using intuitive eating
  • Her super-easy orange marmalade Asian Stir Fry recipe
  • What happens at her live shows (and how she plans to take it across the U.S.)
  • How sentimental her husband is in real life (Jeff still owns many of his childhood toys!)
  • Plus, we FBGs defend social media (it’s how the podcast came together, yo!) and Kristen unwittingly creates a “sports bra challenge” for the FBGs in 2018!

Get the episode with Audrey Dunham here or below!

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What are your favorite plant-based foods? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 72: Sarah James, Co-Host of the “Selfie” Podcast

Sarah James first came on the digital scene as the writer of the blog Whoorl. These days, she’s also the co-host of the Selfie podcast, which tags itself as a show “about self-care and other shit.” With a show description like that, we knew we’d found a kindred spirit … and we also knew we […]


Sarah James first came on the digital scene as the writer of the blog Whoorl. These days, she’s also the co-host of the Selfie podcast, which tags itself as a show “about self-care and other shit.” With a show description like that, we knew we’d found a kindred spirit … and we also knew we wanted to get some details on her beauty regimen. Her lipstick game is seriously on point.

Part of her own self-care routine is an emphasis on “clean beauty” and she shares how simple (yet essential) it is to take care of your skin with clean products. And good news — you can do so without breaking the bank. (Hooray for the Target natural beauty aisle!)

Sarah and her co-host, Kristen Howerton, are on a personality test kick these days with a big emphasis on The Enneagram Institute test, and they’ve been diving deep into the nine Enneagram types that people fall under. We also talked with her about “closet cleanses,” dealing with injuries that prevent you from participating in your favorite workouts, embracing gray hair and so much more in this fun and enlightening chat.

A few of our favorite quotes from Sarah James:

 

Podcast Episode 72 Highlights With Sarah James

  • Her favorite personality tests and how the insights have helped her with her self-care
  • The winter skin regimen she follows and how to gradually change to using natural beauty products
  • A few of her favorite green products (which you can also find here and here)
  • How she has overcome being an “information addict” 
  • The case for eliminating a large portion of your wardrobe
  • Why yoga is her “go-to” workout
  • Learning to embrace the aging process with genuine enthusiasm — and how that’s not the same thing as just letting yourself go
  • Plus, Margo, Jenn and Kristen talk about their experiences with personality tests and their ideas about self-care

Get the episode with Sarah James here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your favorite ways to practice self-care? Do you make it a true priority? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 71: Sports Psychology Expert Amy Baltzell

Are you looking for help creating sustainable goals that keep your motivation high so that you can tackle new challenges — and feel really awesome doing it? Well, get ready to learn about how to do just that from Amy Baltzell, President of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and a certified Mental Performance Consultant […]


Are you looking for help creating sustainable goals that keep your motivation high so that you can tackle new challenges — and feel really awesome doing it? Well, get ready to learn about how to do just that from Amy Baltzell, President of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and a certified Mental Performance Consultant who taught the very first Sport Psychology course at Harvard University. She joined us for an enlightening chat about motivation, how to overcome nervous energy, the qualities elite athletes share and the power of incorporating mindfulness into your fitness routine.

Amy has quite a bit of personal experience as a competitive athlete — she was part of the U.S.Rowing Team during the 1992 Olympics and served as a member of the women’s America’s Cup Sailing Team in 1995. In this ep she offers advice for reaching your fitness goals, tips for forgiving yourself when you come up short, her thoughts on workout buddies (plus Aristotle’s theories about friendship!), how to perfect your rowing technique, her advice for kids in competitive sports and so much more.

Seriously, we pack a ton of inspiration and knowledge in this show! Here’s our fave quote from the ep …

Podcast Episode 71 Highlights With Amy Baltzell

  • The different ways to handle (and deal) with pressure when you feel anxious
  • The biggest mistakes people make when setting goals
  • The power of visualization techniques in managing uncertainty and nerves
  • What to look for in a workout buddy (and what to avoid!)
  • How treating yourself with kindness creates courage
  • Tips for creating sustainable goals and staying motivated as you take on new challenges
  • When to employ “mind over matter” thinking — and when to pay attention to the “matter”
  • Her own self-care techniques
  • The mindset of elite athletes 
  • The pressure of sports and competition on kids — and her advice for parents and coaches
  • How it’s okay to be a little “selfish” when setting goals
  • Why it’s important to have a mantra ready to help you sustain your motivation and deal with adversity
  • Plus, we talk about our own pre-game/pre-race jitters and whether that changes based on competing solo or on a team 

Get the episode with Amy Baltzell here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What is your favorite mantra to amp up your motivation? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 70: Meditation Expert Light Watkins

If you have tried (and failed) several times to form a consistent meditation practice, get ready to be inspired by this episode with meditation expert Light Watkins. Light talks to us about his past career as a male model and yoga teacher and how he entered the meditation space to bring his message to more […]


If you have tried (and failed) several times to form a consistent meditation practice, get ready to be inspired by this episode with meditation expert Light Watkins. Light talks to us about his past career as a male model and yoga teacher and how he entered the meditation space to bring his message to more people. (Seriously, we get deep in this episode about how anyone can develop a meaningful meditation practice.)

Light talks about his new book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying and his passion for mindfulness. He offers tips for beginning and maintaining a meditation practice and advises us all how to NOT avoid failure and instead embrace your mistakes to pave the way towards future happiness. Plus, we talk about “Monkey Minds,” male body image issues and so much more in this insightful episode.

Get ready to feel more “Zen-ish” than ever!

Our Favorite Quotes from Light Watkins

Podcast Episode 70 Highlights With Light Watkins

  • Three reasons why meditation newbies have a hard time (and how to overcome them)
  • Why he simply had to write his book
  • How his past experience as a model affected his body image and ability to manage rejection (and if that sounds familiar, it’s because he’s not the first model on our show to have those feelings) 
  • Why our “Amazon Prime Syndrome” is making us unhappy
  • How meditation can be your superpower
  • The one piece of advice we should all take to heart
  • The idea of a paycheck for your soul
  • Plus, we talk about our different meditation styles and what inspires us daily

Get the episode with Light Watkins here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What is your meditation practice like? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 69: Replay of Our Olympic-Sized Interview With Mary Lou Retton!

The Olympics are here and we can barely contain our excitement! In fact, “Woot!” is the common shout you will hear from us when talking about the games in Pyeongchang. So what better way to celebrate the occasion than to record a fun, new, Olympics-themed preshow and replay one of our favorite interviews ever with […]


The Olympics are here and we can barely contain our excitement! In fact, “Woot!” is the common shout you will hear from us when talking about the games in Pyeongchang.

So what better way to celebrate the occasion than to record a fun, new, Olympics-themed preshow and replay one of our favorite interviews ever with the amazing Mary Lou Retton? Not only was she the first women to win a gold medal for gymnastics, but also she’s managed to remain a legendary representative for women in sports for three decades, which is no small feat.

These days Mary Lou is a busy mom to four sporty daughters who are pursuing gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. She talked with us about how she keeps her energy going with a busy family life, plus her own personal goals on self-improvement. (And, spoiler: a person with five medals in a super competitive sport can still feel insecure!)

Our favorite quotes from Mary Lou in this ep are …

Podcast Episode 69 Highlights With Mary Lou Retton

  • How even Mary Lou Retton has her off days (really!)
  • Her inspiration for getting into the sport of gymnastics
  • Her work with Nature’s Bounty to help people achieve their healthiest lives
  • The fact that when she first appeared on the scene, her muscular body was described as “fat” by some of the press
  • Her tips for raising strong and confident daughters
  • Where she kept her Olympic medals for years (it’s a doozie!)

Also in this episode, we each talk about favorite Winter Olympic sports and how we all watch the games. (Kristen, in particular, has it all nailed down!)

Get the replay episode with Mary Lou Retton here or below!

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What games will YOU be watching during the Winter Olympics? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 68: Fit Couple Cooks’ Adam Bannon

Does meal prep sound like a lot of, er, prep to you? Well, our latest podcast ep with YouTube star Adam Bannon proves that healthy eating meal prep doesn’t have to take up half your weekend downtime. In fact, Adam and his wife, Stef, created their own channel — Fit Couple Cooks — that combines their passion […]


Does meal prep sound like a lot of, er, prep to you? Well, our latest podcast ep with YouTube star Adam Bannon proves that healthy eating meal prep doesn’t have to take up half your weekend downtime. In fact, Adam and his wife, Stef, created their own channel — Fit Couple Cooks — that combines their passion for cooking and fitness with weekly videos talking about meal prep and healthy living that are shared with their 400,000 fans (!).

Adam joined us for a spirited conversation, sharing his tips for meal prep that won’t bust your budget or take several hours to complete — plus, the best kitchen gear to have on hand to ensure success. We also digress about the fruit he misses from his native homeland, Australia — it’s one we have here, but it’s nowhere near the same thing. Plus we get the scoop on their new book, Healthy Meal Prep!

Our favorite quotes from Adam include …

Podcast Episode 68 Highlights with Fit Couple Cooks’ Adam Bannon

  • His tips for how to meal prep in less than two hours (which sets you up for success for the whole week)
  • How to keep food costs down in general
  • The essential kitchen items you need on hand to plan successfully
  • What it’s like to create a YouTube channel with your spouse
  • Best practices for storing food in the fridge, pantry and freezer
  • His favorite recipes from their book and their fan’s favorites
  • The special wedding vows they promised one another (yes, they have to do with cooking!)
  • Plus, the FBGs rhapsodize about the salad bar at Whole Foods 

Get the episode with Adam Bannon here or below!

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What are your top meal-prep tips? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 67: Nike Trainer Alex Silver-Fagan

Nike Master Trainer and strength training expert Alex Silver-Fagan is our special guest is this episode and she is on a mission to get more women to lift heavy weights (woot!). Alex, who is also the author of Get Strong for Women, turned to strength training after exploring a career in bikini competitions — an […]


Nike Master Trainer and strength training expert Alex Silver-Fagan is our special guest is this episode and she is on a mission to get more women to lift heavy weights (woot!). Alex, who is also the author of Get Strong for Women, turned to strength training after exploring a career in bikini competitions — an experience she found dispiriting to say the least. 

In this lively discussion, Alex talks about how to advance your strength training program, the super quick (and super sweaty) HIIT workouts she turns to when she’s short on time time, and her weekly workout regimen which is no joke! Alex is serious about her training — but don’t be intimidated, because at the same time, she’s like your fun, down-to-earth workout BFF who will have you grabbing that heavier set of dumbbells in no time flat!

(Know what else you can do in no time flat? Find The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast on Spotify! Listen here.)

Our favorite quotes from this ep:

Podcast Episode 67 Highlights With Alex Silver-Fagan

  • The real deal on bikini competitions and why she doesn’t think they are healthy for women
  • Her top reasons why women should pick up heavy weights (and why the fear of get bulky is unfounded)
  • Knowing how much weight to lift and advice on doing so properly
  • The exercises women should — but often, do not — do
  • Her current favorite workout trends
  • Key pieces of workout equipment you should have at home
  • Plus, the FBGs discuss the dangers of “Fitspo” posts on social media and how to avoid “the comparison trap”

Get the ep with Alex Silver-Fagan here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your favorite strength exercises? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 66: The Dirty Vegan, Catherine Gill

If you are ready to go a little more “meatless” if not entirely “meat-free” (and who doesn’t want to show a little more kindness to the environment and animals?), then have we got the perfect guest for you in this episode. Catherine Gill (creator of The Dirty Vegan blog) offers her advice on how to cook […]


If you are ready to go a little more “meatless” if not entirely “meat-free” (and who doesn’t want to show a little more kindness to the environment and animals?), then have we got the perfect guest for you in this episode. Catherine Gill (creator of The Dirty Vegan blog) offers her advice on how to cook and bake in a vegan-friendly way that is delicious and satisfying.  

Catherine’s new book, The Dirty Vegan Cookbook, comes after years of creating recipes and doing research for her blog, and it’s filled with comfort food and baked goods that are easy to prepare and healthy. We had so much fun talking to her about how she became a go-to source for vegan recipes and her best tips for creating tasty vegan meals. Enjoy!

A few of our favorite quote from this ep were:

Podcast Episode 66 Highlights With Catherine Gill

  • Her best advice for newbie and wannabe vegans to make the transition easier
  • Really easy substitutes for baking treats that are yummy and satisfying
  • The plethora of food products now available on store shelves that make eating vegan easy, tasty and not too costly (winner, winner, vegan chicken dinner!)
  • How her blog attracted top celebrities who reached out to ask her to create recipes just for them
  • The amazing “pantry guide” included in her cookbook that helps any novice vegan get started
  • Her wonderful rescue dog who knows how to herd a dinner party 
  • Plus, we discuss our favorite meatless meals, dinner party etiquette, dietary conundrums and lots of musings about mushrooms

Get the episode with The Dirty Vegan here or below!

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What are your favorite vegan food substitutes? Oh, and guys, if you have Alexa, ask for our podcast by name! We’re on TuneIn now! —Margo

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Podcast Ep 65: Badass Actress Malin Akerman

Excelling in roles as varied as the chilly Lara Axelrod on Showtime’s Billions to the hilarious Dr. Valerie Flame on Comedy Central’s Children’s Hospital, Malin Akerman might be most famous for her badassery as Silk Spectre in 2009’s Watchman, which required her to get in the best shape of her life by working out with a hardcore […]


Excelling in roles as varied as the chilly Lara Axelrod on Showtime’s Billions to the hilarious Dr. Valerie Flame on Comedy Central’s Children’s Hospital, Malin Akerman might be most famous for her badassery as Silk Spectre in 2009’s Watchman, which required her to get in the best shape of her life by working out with a hardcore former Navy SEAL! We had an easy and breezy chat with the super down-to-earth mom about her favorite health and beauty tips, plus how she’s finding the time to plan her upcoming wedding to actor Jack Donnelly.

Swedish born, Toronto-raised Malin grew up with a health-conscious mom who ran a health food store and gave her inside information on good nutrition at a young age. Malin began her career as a teen model where she experienced many of the pitfalls of dealing with intense scrutiny about her looks and body. These days she is more interested in having the energy to play with her son than starving herself to fit into samples sizes — and she has plenty of advice on how to achieve Hollywood-level glamor with ease in this really fun ep. Enjoy!

Our fave quotes from Malin include …

Podcast Episode 65 Highlights With Malin Akerman

  • Her unique health conscious childhood and the “green” yogurt her mom made for her
  • The workouts she does now, plus how training for a role is different than training for life
  • Her best tips for looking fresh after a sweat session at the gym
  • Her easy-to-follow healthy beauty routines
  • Her past life as a model and how this affected her body image (as well as her shift in thinking since then)
  • The adorable song she listens to with her son Sebastian every morning to start their day

Get the episode with Malin Akerman here or below!

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What is your favorite beauty tip? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 64: Bob Harper on His Recovery, Workouts and LIFE

Photo: Deborah Feingold OMG! Guess who is back on the podcast? After a crazy year where he managed to survive a massive heart attack and cardiac arrest, Bob Harper is on the podcast for a second time (see the first ep here) to talk about his recovery, as well as his new attitude reflected in […]


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OMG! Guess who is back on the podcast? After a crazy year where he managed to survive a massive heart attack and cardiac arrest, Bob Harper is on the podcast for a second time (see the first ep here) to talk about his recovery, as well as his new attitude reflected in his latest book: The Super Carb Diet.

Seriously, Bob gets DEEP in this ep talking about his new way of living that may shock some of his diehard fans. (Like, the fact that he is no longer obsessed with getting to the gym. BIG change there!)

Bob is convinced his health woes were brought on by a variety of factors, including his family health history as well as a lack of balance in his life. With the help of his four-legged best friend Karl and other pals, Bob’s recovery is a mixture of spending time with his loved ones, eating a more heart-healthy diet, getting in more yoga and daily sessions of transcendental meditation. With this episode, get ready to listen to a more serene and self-reflective Bob!  

Here are some of our fave quotes from Bob …

Podcast Episode 64 Highlights With Bob Harper

  • What happened on the day of his heart attack and how he has changed his lifestyle to become more balanced in every area of his life  
  • The tests you should be asking your doctor for, in addition to the standard LDL and HDL (the LP(a) test, which he never knew about before his heart attack) 
  • The difference between healthy carbs and “carbage”
  • The trust-building process he has with his heart right now
  • His daily mantra to remain heart healthy
  • His current favorite workouts and the meals he’s counting on to stay healthy

Get the episode with Bob Harper here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

How do you take care of your heart? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 63: Caleb Marshall, The Fitness Marshall

Do you want a podcast with an extra dose of fabulousness? Of course you do! And we’ve got it today with YouTube ensation Caleb Marshall, who is best known as The Fitness Marshall. If this is the first you are hearing about him, do yourself a favor and check out his YouTube channel right away. (It’s […]


Do you want a podcast with an extra dose of fabulousness? Of course you do! And we’ve got it today with YouTube ensation Caleb Marshall, who is best known as The Fitness Marshall. If this is the first you are hearing about him, do yourself a favor and check out his YouTube channel right away. (It’s super dancey and incredibly motivating!)  

Caleb began his fitness revolution while still in college by combining his love of choreography with his passion for video production. Now, he not only creates new videos at a fast pace, but he also leads a series of off-the-chain Cardio Concert Tours around the country, showing off his unique moves live such as … “Pat yo’ pancake.” Seriously. He’s an exuberant person who prides himself on connecting with people of all backgrounds. The FBGs are certain you will become his newest fan — we LOVE him!

And another fun fact?! The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast is now on Spotify! Listen here.

A few of our fave quotes from the show …  

Podcast Episode 63 Highlights with The Fitness Marshall

  • How Caleb became a YouTube fitness star in spite of the fact that he doesn’t see himself as a fitness guy and rarely checks out YouTube in his downtime
  • His decision — and yes, it was a choice — to have a positive perspective
  • The struggle for him to live his truth when growing up in a very conservative environment
  • The sheer number of people of all ages reaching out to Caleb to tell him how his videos have made a huge impact on their lives
  • The comedians who make him laugh the hardest, as well as his all-time favorite comedy
  • How he manages to create bigger ideas with his videos
  • The workouts he digs in addition to dancing
  • Plus, we FBGs talk about our favorite videos to find inspiration and smiles

Get the episode with the Fitness Marshall here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your favorite videos for motivation? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 61: YouTube Star Millionaire Hoy

Get ready to join the “Fist Bump Family” after learning about the awesomeness that is Millionaire Hoy, a native of the south side of Chicago who gave up his crazy, busy life as a graphic designer (well, a visit to the hospital helped with that decision!) and started teaching boot camp classes in his at-risk […]


Get ready to join the “Fist Bump Family” after learning about the awesomeness that is Millionaire Hoy, a native of the south side of Chicago who gave up his crazy, busy life as a graphic designer (well, a visit to the hospital helped with that decision!) and started teaching boot camp classes in his at-risk neighborhood for free. Because the insanely cold Midwest winters caused his students to move indoors for workouts, he decided to launch a YouTube channel — which now boasts more than 217,000 subscribers!

The enterprising father of five gets up every morning at 4:30 and packs his day with creating video workouts, inspiring his fans to keep on their healthy journey and working on expanding his fitness empire. He talked with FBG Jenn and me about his unusual upbringing, his fitness heroes and the music that inspires to be and do more good in the world. Get ready for some serious inspiration!

We are thrilled to say we are again sponsored by VARIDESK. When it comes to making your workspace as healthy as the rest of your life, well, they’ve got it going on. See all the cool goodies they offer here.

Some of our fave quotes from Millionaire Hoy in this ep include …

Podcast Episode 61 Highlights with Millionaire Hoy

  • His incredible journey from a harried graphic designer to YouTube sensation
  • How he practiced his workout moves on the sly while working in retail (those large dressing rooms can make for an excellent space!)
  • Tips for maintaining a healthy diet when the grocery stores in your neighborhood are lacking in nutritious fare
  • The work Millionaire puts into every video including having an option to work at your own level
  • The perks of joining his Patreon page
  • His favorite spots to enjoy Chicago-style pizza!
  • What his musician father taught him about social responsibility
  • Plus, Jenn, Kristen and I talk about how we get outside of our comfort zones

Get the episode with Millionaire Hoy here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

Who are your fitness heroes? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 60: Relationship Expert Terri Cole

Are you ready to set some boundaries that will not only make your life happier but also way more productive? Well, wait until you get a listen to this uber empowering episode with psychotherapist, relationship expert and Founder of the Real Love Revolution & Boundary Bootcamp Terri Cole. If you have trouble saying “no” and […]


Are you ready to set some boundaries that will not only make your life happier but also way more productive? Well, wait until you get a listen to this uber empowering episode with psychotherapist, relationship expert and Founder of the Real Love Revolution & Boundary Bootcamp Terri Cole. If you have trouble saying “no” and making time for yourself, you are about to learn the best tricks to stay sane and centered. (Score!)

All of us have experienced relationships in which our identities have become hazy (or fully disappeared) — and that all has to do with setting (or not setting) boundaries. Cole is the woman to see about that. Also, she offers her best advice on how to handle difficult conversations with ease, as well as tips for letting your intentions be known in a way that’s clear to others but also comfortable for you. If you are looking to be more mindful and conscious of your choices, get ready to let her rock your world!

Once again, this podcast episode is sponsored by VARIDESK. When it comes to making your workspace as healthy as the rest of your life, well, they’ve got it going on. See all the cool goodies they offer here.

Here are a few of our favorite quotes from this episode …

Podcast Episode 60 Highlights with Terri Cole

  • The downside to being a high-functioning “good girl”
  • Creating a “Proactive Boundary Success Plan”
  • The magic phrase that can help you set boundaries
  • The Facebook Live chat she had with past guest Danielle LaPorte about boundary setting
  • Uncovering the unconscious patterns that may be inhibiting your progress
  • The dark side of not taking the time to care for yourself
  • The three questions you need to ask when dealing with underlying B.S.
  • Identifying “repeating realities” and how to overcome tiring relationship patterns
  • The definition of a “core wound reaction” and how it interferes with current happiness
  • Allowing loved ones to really learn their own lessons and not take responsibility for another person’s journey
  • Plus, we discuss our own strategies for establishing boundaries

Get the episode with Terri Cole here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What social situations do you have troubles setting boundaries for? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 58: Making Positive Social Change With Andréa Ranae

Ready to raise your social consciousness and learn some hard lessons about privilege? In this episode, we talk to Andréa Ranae, a vision-led facilitator, coach and counselor and the co-founder of Whole/Self Liberation. Andréa spoke to us about how she combines her work in personal growth and social justice  with practical tools and wisdom to […]


Ready to raise your social consciousness and learn some hard lessons about privilege? In this episode, we talk to Andréa Ranae, a vision-led facilitator, coach and counselor and the co-founder of Whole/Self Liberation. Andréa spoke to us about how she combines her work in personal growth and social justice  with practical tools and wisdom to help people make positive changes in their lives and communities.

In this discussion, we get into loads of topics that are currently considered “touchy” — including what it means to “unlearn your privilege,” truly owning your sexuality and managing those oh-so-difficult conversations in these politically charged times. If you are looking for some inspiration to enact positive social change — get ready to find it here!

And please don’t forget to check out our podcast sponsor VARIDESK. When it comes to making your workspace as healthy as the rest of your life, well, they’ve got it going on. See all the cool goodies they offer here.

Our favorite words of wisdom from Andréa Ranae in this episode are … 

Podcast Episode 58 Highlights With Andréa Ranae

  • How to attain personal growth that supports and contributes to social change
  • The patriarchal beliefs that can keep you from owning your sexuality
  • Tips for handling people who shut you down when you dare to “talk politics”
  • Understanding the privileges you are born with and how unlearning them can enhance your communications with others
  • The difference between being “called in” versus “called out”
  • How, as women, we are conditioned to take care of everyone around us first
  • The power of self-love and self-care and how it helps to manifest change in our current reality
  • Why we are in a “constipated society”
  • Advice for healing yourself when there feels like there is insurmountable work to do

Get the episode with Andréa Ranae here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

How do you handle tricky political discussions? —Margo



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Podcast Ep 57: Dr. Stu Farrimond and the Science of Cooking

In this episode we speak to an actual food scientist: Stuart “Dr. Stu” Farrimond, author of The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking. He offers his best tips and advice for how handle all of your cooking and food prep — based on science. Wondering how to know which knives are worth the investment? […]


In this episode we speak to an actual food scientist: Stuart “Dr. Stu” Farrimond, author of The Science of Cooking: Every Question Answered to Perfect Your Cooking. He offers his best tips and advice for how handle all of your cooking and food prep — based on science. Wondering how to know which knives are worth the investment? Hoping to cook a juicy turkey? Not sure if your eggs are fresh? We break all that down — and plenty more! 

Dr. Stu’s path to writing a book about food and cooking was an unusual one, to say the least. He started as a medical doctor, but after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and developed epilepsy, he was forced to leave what he thought was his life’s passion. The medical world’s loss became the teaching world’s gain as he discovered his knack for explaining tricky scientific ideas with non-jargony talk. From there he fell into his niche of food science research (including finding the best biscuit to dunk in a cup of tea!), which led to the book he is so proud of today.

Also, don’t forget to give our podcast sponsor VARIDESK some love by checking out their active workspace products. We love them and think you will, too!

Some of our favorite quotes from this episode are …

Podcast Episode 57 Highlights With Dr. Stu

  • The best way to take care of eggs (hint — do NOT store them in the refrigerator door)
  • The best knives every cook should have on hand
  • Why he cooks pasta without oil in the water 
  • The real benefits of shopping organically and buying locally sourced foods
  • The science behind why some flavors work well with others — and why some don’t
  • Margo’s favorite recipe for the Perfect Eye of Round Roast
  • How to cool down your mouth when you eat something super spicy 
  • Tips for cooking holiday meat, like this citrus turkey brine (a favorite at Kristen’s Thanksgiving table every year)
  • Jenn’s obsession with sheet pan dinners and Ted Allen’s yummy kale salad recipe

Get the episode with Dr. Stu here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your favorite science facts about cooking and baking? Post about your experience in the comments below! —Margo



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Podcast Ep 56: Dr. Josh Axe on Natural Health

Get ready for a super informative episode! Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine, a clinical nutritionist, a chiropractic physician and best-selling author with a passion to help people get well by using food as medicine. He recently authored Eat Dirt and Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine and operates one of the world’s most visited […]


Get ready for a super informative episode! Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine, a clinical nutritionist, a chiropractic physician and best-selling author with a passion to help people get well by using food as medicine. He recently authored Eat Dirt and Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine and operates one of the world’s most visited natural health websites at DrAxe.com.

We chatted with Dr. Axe about everything from functional medicine to adrenal fatigue to what his favorite essential oils are (hint — he never leaves home without his top pick!). Plus, he talks about his daily “spiritual triathlon,” favorite workouts and so much more.

Oh, and did you guys notice our new podcast sponsor? Yay, VARIDESK! Be sure to head on over to their site now to see all the cool active workspace goodies they offer. It’s seriously work- and life-changing! 

Some of our favorite quotes from this episode: 

Podcast Episode 56 Highlights With Dr. Josh Axe

  • The differences between traditional and functional medicine
  • The signs of adrenal fatigue and how to best treat it
  • How your food choices can affect your hormones
  • What causes a leaky gut and how it affects your overall health
  • His favorite essential oils and their different uses (and we share some of our favorites, too!)
  • Best practices for weight loss and the No. 1 food in which most people are deficient
  • The foods he keeps in his fridge and what he eats on a daily basis

Get the episode with with Dr. Axe here or below!

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Have you ever tried functional medicine? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 55: Talking Energy With Deana Welch

If you are looking for some guidance energy-wise, (I mean, how many of us are feeling really freaking tired these days?) have we got the expert for you! Deana Welch is an energy worker, creator of Self-Healing School, and she is on a mission to demystify all things “hippy dippy.” In this interview she shares […]


If you are looking for some guidance energy-wise, (I mean, how many of us are feeling really freaking tired these days?) have we got the expert for you! Deana Welch is an energy worker, creator of Self-Healing School, and she is on a mission to demystify all things “hippy dippy.” In this interview she shares the secret of how to make positive (and fast) changes in your life — all by working with your energy.

In this episode, Deana offers her own version of “Energy 101” — which explains the difference between managing your own energy fields versus having the energy to take on a task. (Spoiler: they’re different but related!) Plus, she gets into the fascinating details of what it means to have a low- versus a high-vibration situation and the importance of “being in your body.” We also get into how all of the craziness happening in the news today (and how many of us just want to hide from the world in times like this!) — makes self-help work like hers is more important than ever.

Some of our favorite quotes from this episode include …

Podcast Episode 55 Highlights With Deana Welch

  • What high versus low vibrations are and how they enhance or impede our enjoyment of life
  • The power of intuition and how to best tune into yours
  • Tips for being more “in your body”
  • Advice for parents on how to manage energy while raising kids
  • How to use food and exercise to increase our energy
  • Learning how to activate the power of receiving high vibrations — and how to receive them even if you think nobody is sending them your way
  • And in the pre-show we talk about “The Milkshake Study”

Get the episode with Deana Welch here or below!

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What makes you vibe high? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 54: Ruari Fairbairns of One Year No Beer

Have you ever looked at your life and realized you need to make some adjustments to make yourself happier and healthier? Ruari Fairbairns did, and in his case, that adjustment came in the form of giving up drinking alcohol for two years in the face of incredible peer pressure — and thinking he would lose […]


Have you ever looked at your life and realized you need to make some adjustments to make yourself happier and healthier? Ruari Fairbairns did, and in his case, that adjustment came in the form of giving up drinking alcohol for two years in the face of incredible peer pressure — and thinking he would lose his edge as one of the top brokers in the world. However, he soon realized that his fears were unfounded — and learned some other important life lessons to boot. Spurred by this life-changing experience, he and Andy Ramage, another broker, created the One Year No Beer (OYNB) program, which aims to help people rethink their relationship with alcohol and consider how their own lives, bodies, and health might change if they abstained for a month, six months, a year — or more.

And that’s what this week’s podcast ep is all about.

This episode (and the purpose of OYNB) is not about how to recognize if you have a true alcohol addiction. (Please speak to your doctor, therapist, or a trusted friend or family memeber if you have concerns about that.) Rather, it’s about learning to socialize without imbibing. Ruari offers suggestions on how to make abstaining fun and successful. He also clues us in on the kinds of people who join the challenge (16,000 strong around the world!) and his favorite OYNB success stories.

Some of our favorite quotes from this episode include …

Podcast Episode 54 Highlights With Ruari Fairbairns

  • The benefits for both mind and body when taking a break from alcohol
  • How to handle peer pressure, especially when faced with situations that usually consist of some form of drinking alcohol
  • Tips for setting yourself up for success (including “stealth drinking” — which isn’t what you think!)
  • The surprisingly tough part of giving up alcohol and facing your more authentic self
  • Why a fitness challenge is a huge help for those doing OYNB
  • Looking at the cessation of drinking as a challenge rather than something scary
  • What we can expect from his upcoming book, The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge

Get the episode with Ruari Fairbairns here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your favorite ways to socialize without alcohol? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 53: Danielle LaPorte, Part 2

Photo: Catherine Just Hurrah! It’s time for the second part of our amazing interview with empowerment badass Danielle LaPorte (get Part 1 here!). We had such a great time and took down a million notes during our chat with Danielle that it only made sense to divide the interview into two different segments. And this second […]


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Hurrah! It’s time for the second part of our amazing interview with empowerment badass Danielle LaPorte (get Part 1 here!). We had such a great time and took down a million notes during our chat with Danielle that it only made sense to divide the interview into two different segments. And this second part is all about cultivating your creativity — and honoring your true inner self.

In this ep, we tell Danielle how much we love her truthbomb “Let it be easy” (or LIBE, as we like to say) and how it transformed the Fit Bottomed World. Also, we discuss the creative process she follows to get those truthbombs out to the world (she is a BIG fan of the Evernote app, by the way). Then we get into a subject all the FBGs love — music!

A few of our fave quotes from Danielle in this ep:

Podcast Episode 53 Highlights With Danielle LaPorte

  • The practical and magical ways she creates those beloved truthbombs
  • Her unique approach to remaining real on social media
  • How women can find (and honor) their true selves
  • What her creative process is like
  • How everything in life comes back to being a spiritual lesson
  • Learning how to say “no”
  • David Bowie Mondays and her musical spirit animal

Get the second half of our interview with Danielle LaPorte here!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What kind of music do you listen to feel alive and creative? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 52: Danielle LaPorte, Part 1

We can hardly contain our excitement about this interview with the exceptional Danielle LaPorte! She just so happens to be an invited member of “Oprah’s Super Soul 100” and delivers the most amazing truthbombs you are ever going to hear. Ever. Our interview with her was so informative, inspiring and it kicked serious ass — so […]


We can hardly contain our excitement about this interview with the exceptional Danielle LaPorte! She just so happens to be an invited member of “Oprah’s Super Soul 100” and delivers the most amazing truthbombs you are ever going to hear. Ever. Our interview with her was so informative, inspiring and it kicked serious ass — so much so that we decided to break it up into two parts so you can have time to really digest her words of wisdom. Seriously, y’all are going to love this chat!

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In this ep we talked about her newest book White Hot Truth, her awesome 2018 planners, and what “core desired feelings” are. She also gives her thoughts on the current political climate and how motherhood is a spiritual journey. Plus, she lets us in on what she is keeping in her emergency earthquake kit (really!).

A couple of our favorite quotes (which are so good, we feel like we could use Danielle’s own words and call ’em truthbombs!) from this ep include …

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Podcast Episode 52 Highlights With Danielle LaPorte

  • What she and her girlfriends talk about these days
  • The 411 on “core desired feelings” and how they are the secret to helping you actualize your true goals
  • Her personal inspiration for her latest book White Hot Truth
  • What fitness means to her and how she makes time for self care
  • How her son is her favorite philosopher
  • Tips for moving beyond wanting to be the good girl (and why it matters)

Get the episode with Danielle LaPorte here!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

What are your core desired feelings? And, be sure to stay tuned for part 2. It gets even better! —Margo

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Podcast Ep 51: Travis Brorsen of My Big Fat Pet Makeover

With the U.S. pet obesity rate for dogs and cats at 50 percent, Animal Planet decided to hire expert dog trainer Travis Brorsen to star in its newest reality series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover, to help folks slim down their fur babies. So for this episode of the podcast, we peppered him with as many […]


With the U.S. pet obesity rate for dogs and cats at 50 percent, Animal Planet decided to hire expert dog trainer Travis Brorsen to star in its newest reality series, My Big Fat Pet Makeover, to help folks slim down their fur babies. So for this episode of the podcast, we peppered him with as many questions as we could about how to make the most of pet ownership!

A big advocate of positive reinforcement, Travis trained his own beloved boxer, Presley, well enough to win CBS’s Greatest American Dog competition in 2008 and is now one of the most well-respected trainers in the New York tri-state area. He talked to us about everything from what to feed our pets to how to build a bond with your animals to the lifesaving command every dog should know (and more!) in this super informative pet-loving episode.

Here are just a few of the standout nuggets he dropped on us:

Podcast Ep 51 Highlights With Travis Brorsen of My Big Fat Pet Makeover

  • Best practices when dealing with an overweight pet who doesn’t want to exercise
  • Figuring out the confusing labels on the back of our pets’ foods
  • Dry food versus wet food
  • Managing excitable dogs
  • The most challenging pets he helped on My Big Fat Pet Makeover
  • How owners tend to improve their fitness when they focus on improving their pet’s health
  • What growing up on a farm in Oklahoma taught him about pets and responsibility
  • The power of positive reinforcement
  • How you can train your pet in just 10 minutes per day

Get the episode with Travis Brorsen here!

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What are your tricks for getting your pets to be more active? —Margo

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Podcast Ep 50: Liz Vaccariello, Editor-In-Chief of Parents Magazine

Get ready to meet a media maven who runs four magazines (four!) for the Meredith Parenting Network including Parents, Fit Pregnancy and Baby, Family Fun, and Parents Latina, is the mom to social media-savvy tweens, and somehow still finds time to fit in her workouts (whew!). Liz Vaccariello is a very busy woman who has […]


Get ready to meet a media maven who runs four magazines (four!) for the Meredith Parenting Network including Parents, Fit Pregnancy and Baby, Family Fun, and Parents Latina, is the mom to social media-savvy tweens, and somehow still finds time to fit in her workouts (whew!). Liz Vaccariello is a very busy woman who has learned some incredibly useful lessons that we can all use to make our lives healthy and happier.

Jenn and I were lucky enough to chat with Liz about her advice for new moms (sometimes you just have to leave the kitchen counters alone and take a nap!). We also discussed how she speaks about food and body image with her young daughters, plus how she manages to put out several magazines a month and keep her cool. (Big hint: hire amazing people who want your job!)

Some of our favorite quotes from this ep are …

Podcast Ep 50 Highlights With Liz Vaccariello

  • How she makes time for an intense work schedule, her family, and her own health. 
  • The best piece of advice she ever received about motherhood.
  • How to talk to kids about current events.
  • The challenges of raising her daughters in the age of social media (one of whom has her own YouTube channel).
  • Talking about health and fitness with your kids to set a positive example.
  • The need for sleep!
  • How she shares the parenting responsibilities with her husband.
  • Her “aha moments” regarding posting pictures of her kids on social media.

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Podcast Ep 49: Akbar Gbajabiamila, American Ninja Warrior Host

NFL star, sports commentator and entertainment personality Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts the popular Emmy-nominated show, “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC, following competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses across the country. And we had the good fortune of speaking to him! We chatted with the very busy TV star about his favorite healthy living tips, […]


NFL star, sports commentator and entertainment personality Akbar Gbajabiamila hosts the popular Emmy-nominated show, “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC, following competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacle courses across the country. And we had the good fortune of speaking to him!

We chatted with the very busy TV star about his favorite healthy living tips, how Netflix got him to change his eating habits forever, and the difficulties of raising kids to be active when they are tethered to their phones and tablets. Plus, he gave us the real scoop on how hard it was to leave the NFL and figure out his path in life after professional sports.

A few of our favorite Akbar quotes from this ep include …

Podcast Episode 49 Highlights With Akbar Gbajabiamila

  • How his workouts have changed since leaving the NFL
  • The inspiring stories behind some of the contestants on  “American Ninja Warrior”
  • The documentaries that changed his eating habits
  • The challenges of giving up processed foods and sugars — and how it’s influenced his children’s eating habits as well
  • His favorite piece of life advice 

Get the episode with Akbar Gbajabiamila here or below!

Get more info on our podcast here and be sure to subscribe on iTunes so that you never miss an episode!

Are there any movies or documentaries that have changed the way you eat? —Margo

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