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Kelsea and Rachael explore and challenge conventional standards surrounding women's wellbeing.
Episode favorites:
EP15: Abs Aren't Made in the Kitchen
EP159: Be Bad at Something and Enjoy It
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Kelsea and Rachael explore and challenge conventional standards surrounding women's wellbeing.
Episode favorites:
EP15: Abs Aren't Made in the Kitchen
EP159: Be Bad at Something and Enjoy It
Leave the Podcast a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast
Join the CVG Nation app: https://www.constantlyvariedgear.com/pages/cvg-nation-app or search CVG Nation in your phone's app store.
Join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/416198445414413/ or search Fitness Programming by CVG on Facebook
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In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and serving up the hard truths—the kind that might sting a little, but only because they’re exactly what you need to hear. From why supplements will never outshine sleep, to the myth of out-training a poor diet, to the reality check on sacrificing muscle for weight loss—we’re not sugarcoating a thing. Add in some late-night baby antics, forgotten grocery bags, and a fuzzy little mic making its podcast debut, and you’ve got equal parts laughs and life lessons.Tune in, laugh with us, maybe wince once or twice—and walk away with truths you’ll actually thank us for later.(00:01:13) Welcome and fuzzy mic debut – A new “team member” joins the show.(00:03:35) Kelsea’s sleepless nights and eating rice with your hands.(00:08:07) Object permanence and forgotten groceries in the backseat.(00:11:52) Reframing hard seasons – Don’t let people gaslight you. (00:21:00) We are coming from a place of love.(00:23:46) Hard Truth #1: Sleep and supplements.(00:29:31) Hard Truth #2: Your nutrition reality check.(00:41:11) Hard Truth #3: When you sacrifice muscle in the name of weight loss.Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Is trying harder keeping you stuck? In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Cori Lefkowith to talk about why perfection, comparison, and “trying harder” keep people trapped in cycles of burnout.We have some great news for you! Your body is resilient, and we'll show you how to leverage that strength. Forget waiting for motivation, it's something you actively build, and we’ll tell you how. Similarly, aging doesn't cause weakness; stopping movement does. Need some more inspo? Here you go! 🙌Movement is medicine. Use it or lose it.How you age is up to you. You don’t become old at a specific age.Why would you expect a different outcome repeating the same things? If you believe you are old, you are going to be old. Choose to control what you can and meet yourself where you are.You CAN find the disconnect between what you say and what you do.Meet yourself where you are then move forward.Forget what you thought the plan was. YOU ARE the plan! This episode will make you feel good. Period. Plus, listen for details on how to enter to win Cori’s book and a CVG gift card!Cori’s Links: Youtube: www.youtube.com/@redefiningstrengthOC IG: https://www.instagram.com/redefiningstrengthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redefiningstrengthRedefiningstrength.com/book(00:00:00) Meet Cori Lefkowith(00:00:41) Welcome to the podcast(00:04:27) Cori’s new book and how to use comparison constructively(00:09:20) Identity traps: “I’m not a runner” and other stories we tell ourselves(00:18:17) Perfection vs sustainability and why perfect feels safer(00:21:45) Self awareness and effort is a feeling(00:28:16) What does preparation look like for behavior change?(00:33:15) Self-sabotage, guilt, and the “one more” pattern(00:37:25) Curiosity vs judgment: the mindset shift that changes everything(00:43:15) How to get to the heart of your core values(00:49:35) Change loop: Breaking the motivation, guilt, burnout cycle(00:59:30) Aging: If you believe you are old, you are going to be old.(01:06:52) Movement is medicine. Use it or lose it.(01:09:03) Where to find Cori Comment on the podcast reels/posts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Use the keyword “strong” in your commentGiveaway runs for 48 hoursThree winners will be chosen by CVGWinners announced February 19thWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Cold and flu season is brutal! If you feel like you’re catching everything, this episode is for you.In this conversation, we break down what immunity actually is, why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is “weak,” and the real reasons so many people struggle to recover well during winter months.This is not an episode about miracle supplements or biohacks. It’s about the everyday levers that actually build a resilient immune system: sleep, food, hydration, movement, stress, and recovery.If you’re tired of feeling run down, constantly sick, or like one cold completely derails your routine, this episode will change how you think about immunity.What We Cover:Why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is failingHow mental health, stress, and sleep directly impact immunityWhy under-eating and dieting can suppress immune responseThe role of hydration, circulation, and mucous membranesHow movement helps recovery (and when it hurts it)Which biohacks have evidence behind themSupplements that support immunity and why they’re not magicWhat to do immediately when you feel a cold coming onSubscribe, like, and share this with someone who’s been sick all winter 💛(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast!(00:00:53) Emotional support mics, kids, germs, and why immunity matters(00:07:23) Kelsea’s personal story connecting immunity and mental health(00:12:45) Getting sick vs. not recovering well(00:17:50) Sleep: when your immune system actually works(00:28:40) Calories, dieting, and why under-fueling hurts immunity(00:33:25) Hydration, mucous membranes, and humidifier love(00:40:03) Movement, circulation, and “sweating it out” (00:45:50) Biohacks: cold exposure, acupuncture, and nervous system regulation(00:54:30) The truth about supplements(01:01:22) What to do at the first signs of feeling sick: response support(01:05:45) Wearables, summary and what Rachael does when she’s getting sickWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Sleep isn’t optional, and it’s not a luxury for “when life slows down.”In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we sit down with neuroscientist and sleep researcher Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib to unpack what actually happens in your brain and body when sleep gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list.We talk about why chronic exhaustion shows up as anxiety, brain fog, stalled weight loss, mood swings, and burnout, and why so many women are misdiagnosed or completely dismissed when the real issue is sleep quality.This conversation goes far beyond “get more rest.” We break down:How quickly sleep deprivation affects cognition and emotional regulationWhy REM and deep sleep are essential (and why your wearable isn’t gospel)The myth of “functioning fine” on 4 hours of sleepHow exercise timing, cortisol, and nutrition directly impact sleepWhy crash dieting and poor sleep sabotage metabolismThe alarming link between sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, cancer risk, and dementiaWhy sleep apnea is wildly underdiagnosed in women and childrenWhat to do if you’re afraid of CPAPs (and why delaying treatment is far riskier)Perimenopause, night sweats, insomnia, and what actually helpsIf you’ve ever told yourself: “This is just how I am now”, or…”I’ll sleep when things calm down”, this episode will change how you think about sleep forever.Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib's Links: Wesper.co and email: chelsie@wesper.co(00:00:00) Introducing Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib(00:03:13) Why we spend a third of our life asleep and signs to look for(00:07:58) How fast sleep deprivation affects the brain(00:13:30) Genetics and the 4 hr sleep club myth (00:21:10) Wearables and deep sleep vs REM: what actually matters(00:29:12) Exercise timing, cortisol, and insomnia(00:34:45) Nutrition, blood sugar crashes, and waking up starving(00:40:48) Diet culture, sleep loss, and stalled metabolism(00:47:33) Sleep apnea: what’s happening in your brain(00:57:29) Tips, tricks and treatment options beyond CPAPs(01:05:22) Rapid-fire sleep myths and advice(01:13:00) Where to find Dr. RohrscheibWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
There’s a lot of advice out there. Much of it is well-intentioned but doesn’t actually help you feel better.In this episode, we break down five wellness trends we are officially leaving behind as we move into 2026. These are the habits, mindsets, and messages that sound productive on the surface but often lead to stress, confusion, burnout, and paralysis.We unpack how tracking everything can disconnect you from your body, how cortisol panic has gone completely off the rails, how to recognize marketing traps, why hunger is not a badge of honor, and how over-researching keeps you stuck instead of moving.This conversation is about trusting your body, using awareness without obsession, choosing consistency over extremes, and remembering that action, not perfection, is what actually creates change.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by wellness culture, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.(00:00:48) Welcome back to the podcast(00:04:50) Today’s topic: 5 Wellness Trends We’re Dropping(00:07:30) Trend #5: Tracking Everything(00:19:50) Trend #4 Cortisol Panic(00:28:13) Trend #3 “Her” Programs(00:34:31) Trend #2 Hunger as Proof of Success(00:41:08) Trend #1 Researching Forever Acting Never(00:48:21) What we’re taking into 2026 insteadWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Women’s bodies are not a trend and they’re not up for public debate.With the release of Wicked: Part Two, conversations about the bodies of its stars, including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have flooded social media, framed as “concern,” “health,” or “what about our daughters?”In this episode, we unpack why commenting on women’s bodies (even when it sounds caring) is still harmful, why women’s bodies keep getting treated as public property, and what this moment reveals about where culture is headed.We talk about:Why “concern” doesn’t make body commentary ethicalWhy health is not something you can seeWhy women’s bodies are never trendsHow these conversations actually impact young girlsWhat we can say instead to our kids, our friends, and ourselvesThis is not a conversation about celebrities’ bodies.It’s a conversation about our language, our trauma, and our responsibility to do better.If this episode made you pause, reflect, or rethink your language, share it with someone you love. This is how culture actually changes.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.(00:01:00) The “everything shower” & winter survival energy(00:04:35) Seasonal depression, vitamin D, and January reality(00:10:15) Why we’re talking about Wicked(00:16:00) Women’s bodies are not a trend or public property(00:20:05) Why men’s bodies aren’t scrutinized the same way(00:24:25) Feeding the beast, entitlement, and false concern(00:28:00) You cannot tell health by looking at someone(00:33:00) Millennial mom trauma & fear for their daughters(00:41:07) The most influential person in a young one’s life (00:49:15) What to say instead(01:01:00) The quote that reframes everything + closing thoughtsWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Friendship is often treated like an extra relationship, one that gets pushed aside once careers, partners, kids, or exhaustion take over. But what if friendship isn’t optional at all?In this episode, we sit down with friendship expert and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to unpack why platonic relationships are essential for our mental, emotional, and physical health, and why our culture has quietly taught us to deprioritize them.We talk about the hidden “hierarchy of love,” why many women feel shame for loving their friends deeply, and how loneliness impacts your health more than poor diet or lack of exercise. Dr. Franco shares research-backed strategies for making friends as an adult, maintaining friendships through life changes, and letting go of the belief that friendship should “just happen.”If you’ve ever felt like you’re bad at friendship, wondered if you’ve outgrown people, or felt lonely despite being surrounded by others, this conversation will change how you see connection.Key TakeawaysFriendship is a health issue. Friendship doesn’t just happen. Loneliness changes your body. Friendships ebb and flow. Someone has to be brave first. (00:01:13) Welcome Dr. Marisa G Franco to the podcast(00:04:54) The history behind why friendship became “secondary”(00:07:00) The hierarchy of love & shame around platonic intimacy(00:11:00) Can men and women really be friends?(00:13:10) Why maintaining friendships feels so hard as adults(00:17:20) Loneliness vs. diet & exercise: the shocking stats(00:19:15) How to actually make friends as an adult(00:25:05) Why we are afraid to say I love you to a friend(00:30:00) Rapid fire questions from the community answered(00:41:25) Where to find Marisa and final takeawayMarisa’s Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfrancoWebsite and QUIZ: www.DrMarisaGFranco.comWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
What if the most powerful mental health tool isn’t another app, supplement, or productivity hack, but movement? In this episode, we sit down with world-renowned researcher and clinical physiotherapist Dr. Brendon Stubbs to explore the science behind exercise as prevention, treatment, and recovery support for mental health. As the head scientist of the Amazon Prime documentary Mind Games: The Experiment, Dr. Stubbs explains how physical training sharpened the brightest minds at the top of their games.In this episode, we unpack why exercise helps depression even when motivation is low, how just 15 minutes of movement can change brain function, and why the fitness industry has failed people with its obsession over aesthetics. This is a powerful, compassionate conversation about identity, self-efficacy, and using movement as a mental health tool. If you’ve ever felt “too tired,” “too depressed,” or “too busy” to move, this episode is for you.Links: https://www.drbrendonstubbs.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbrendonstubbs(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast(00:03:10) Dr. Stubbs’ path into mental health research(00:08:37) Movement for feeling better vs. aesthetic goals(00:12:55) Inside Mind Games: The Experiment(00:17:55) Problem solving metrics measured in the Experiment(00:21:00) What surprised the participants and researchers most(00:23:50) What exercise actually changes in the brain(00:34:33) How do we get started moving when we are depressed?(00:39:30) The minimum effective dose of movement as medicine(00:44:00) Lifestyle behaviors like sleep and nutrition in the context of mental health(00:46:59) How to start to today and what to do tomorrow(00:50:53) Where to find Dr. StubbsWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Why do New Year’s resolutions feel so motivating in January and completely fall apart by February?In this episode we break down why “New Year, New You” doesn’t work, and what actually does.We dive into the neuroscience of shame, motivation, and habit-building, explaining why extreme diets, punishment workouts, and all-or-nothing goals fail long-term. You’ll learn why motivation isn’t the problem, how shame shuts down the brain’s ability to change, and how to build sustainable health and fitness habits that work with your real life.This episode is for anyone who’s tired of starting over every January and wants a compassionate, science-backed approach to movement, nutrition, and personal growth, without crash diets, guilt, or trying to become someone you’re not.If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why don’t my resolutions stick?” or “Why do I feel like I fail every New Year?”, this conversation will change how you approach health, fitness, and goal setting.(00:01:00) The power of self-talk going into January(00:06:15) New Year rituals, burning the old energy, and intentions(00:13:36) The biggest mistake people make with resolutions(00:18:00) “New Year, same you” and why that matters(00:20:35) The cycle of shame-based weight loss goals(00:27:33) Stop clinging to a past version of yourself(00:33:37) Science time: why shame blocks habit formation(00:41:20) Study of women who kept up with their long term fitness goals(00:48:24) Run it through the “do I hate this?” filter(00:54:15) Crash diets, cortisol spikes & hormone chaos(01:02:18) The 2026 Movement CalendarWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Why are you unhappy, even when everything in your life looks “fine” from the outside?In this episode, happiness expert and bestselling author Gretchen Rubin breaks down the real reasons people feel unhappy, unfulfilled, or stuck, and why traditional advice about happiness often fails. We talk about the hidden causes of unhappiness, the habits that quietly drain joy, and the practical changes that actually lead to lasting happiness.You’ll learn why happiness is not a personality trait, why chasing happiness can make you feel worse, and how to build a happier life in a realistic, sustainable way, without toxic positivity or pressure to “just be grateful.”If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I unhappy?” or “Why don’t I feel happy even though my life is good?”, this conversation will change how you think about happiness.In this episode:Why people feel unhappy even when life is going wellCommon happiness myths that make people feel worseThe habits that quietly reduce happinessHow to increase happiness in everyday lifePractical advice from Gretchen Rubin’s researchAbout Gretchen Rubin:Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author, Founder of The Happiness Project, and one of today’s leading experts on happiness, habits, and human nature. Her books include The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies and Outer Order, Inner Calm and more.Gretchen’s links:Happier with Gretchen Rubin PodcastWebsiteNewsletterQuizzes(00:01:02) Welcome Gretchen Rubin to the podcast.(00:05:00) Gretchen’s beginnings and journey from law student to happiness expert.(00:09:27) What IS happiness anyways? Can we define it?(00:14:50) Can you control our own happiness? What if bad stuff happens?(00:19:40) Gretchen bestsellers: “Better Than Before” and “The Four Tendencies” (00:27:10) Why you shouldn’t fight your fundamental natural tendency.(00:36:27) Why we need to know ourselves for better communication and how not to judge others but see them.(00:42:25) Change is hard. And what to do when lonely.(00:51:38) Is being unhappy a default human setting?(00:59:39) Do we need hobbies to be happy?(01:08:06) Where to find and hear more from Gretchen Rubin.Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Ever wondered how much control you actually have over your brain’s future? Dr. Jonathan Rosand, Co-founder of the Global Brain Care Coalition joins us to share the groundbreaking research showing that up to 45% of dementia, 75% of strokes, and 35% of depression can be prevented through everyday lifestyle choices, not complicated regimens, expensive treatments, or perfect genetics. Just simple, doable, human changes.In this conversation, we unpack the Brain Care Score, neuroplasticity at every age, why social connection matters as much as blood pressure, and how to take back control of your long-term health starting today. No shame, no fear, no overwhelming lists, just clear, evidence-based hope that your daily actions really can stack the deck in your favor. We cannot wait for you to feel the relief and inspiration when you hear what Dr. Rosand is doing to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in brain disease. Global Brain Care CoalitionBrain Care Score(00:01:00) Welcome Dr. Rosand to the podcast(00:02:44) What ICU patients taught Dr. Rosand(00:07:50) “Take care of your brain and your body will follow” explained(00:13:16) The staggering percentage of dementia & stroke we can prevent and what the Brain Care Score is.(00:19:50) Clarification of brain health and brain care and genetics(00:25:50) Who should take the Brain Care Score?(00:32:00) Prepping for the quiz and social-emotional health(00:38:36) Neuroplasticity and learning new skills at any age(00:49:16) The #1 thing Dr. Rosand would change for the world’s brain health today(00:54:35) How to get involved in the Global Brain Care CoalitionWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Do you silence yourself to the point of not knowing who you are anymore? This self abandonment has got to stop and Dr. Amanda Hanson, The Midlife Muse, is here to tell you how. In this vitally important episode, she breaks down the systems that shrink women and teaches us how to reclaim the intuition, self-trust, and emotional hygiene we have been conditioned to ignore. From childhood gaslighting to postpartum self-doubt, to the impossible beauty standards that keep women forever seeking and buying, Dr. Amanda shows us exactly how to return to ourselves and tap into our queen energy. This episode is your roadmap away from the good-girl conditioning you’ve absorbed for too long and straight into the next evolution of your life, one where you’re rooted, sovereign, and impossible to shake.Dr. Amanda’s Links:Podcast: Things Your Mother Never Told YouWebsite(00:1:11) Introducing Dr. Amanda Hanson, The Midlife Muse(00:02:40) Why Dr. Amanda’s curiosity was considered “too much”(00:7:30) How society quietly erases women(00:12:30) What is emotional hygiene?(00:15:55) Is taking care of yourself selfish?(00:25:09) The subtle ways we abandon ourselves(00:30:05) Body image, worth, and escaping the beauty trap(00:38:50) Princess vs. Queen energy(00:43:28) The jealousy wound between women(00:49:55) Stopping body objectification talk in families(00:56:55) self love is a skill(01:01:00) Reclaiming midlife as a spiritual awakening(01:10:00) The one truth every woman needs to know(01:11:16) Where to find more of Dr. Amanda HansonWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
What if one of the most common women’s health issues was also one of the most ignored? In this episode, Rachael sits down with Professor Jenny Rohn, a leader in UTI research and a full-blown warrior in the fight for women’s pain to finally be taken seriously. Together they unravel why UTIs remain stuck in the medical dark ages, why antibiotics still fail millions of women, and how outdated diagnostics keep so many sufferers dismissed and untreated. Jenny breaks down the real science behind recurrent infections, sneaky bacteria, and why women’s anatomy and hormones make the UTI landscape so wildly unfair. But this episode isn’t all doom. There’s hope yet! If you’ve ever had a UTI or know someone who has, you’ll want to listen.Jenny’s links:The Royal Institute TalkUniversity College London(00:01:06) Why every woman should be angry about this(00:07:30) Why UTIs are far more common in women(00:09:06) Genetics, triggers & why some women get recurring infections(00:11:30) How bacteria hide, burrow, and bounce back(00:16:10) Are we making things worse by using the same antibiotics multiple times a year?(00:20:40) Hiprex, long-term treatments & what actually works(00:23:37) Cranberry, D-mannose & prevention myths(00:26:46) Vaccines on the horizon and promising studies(00:28:37) Menopause, hormones & bladder health(00:31:15) Triggers and what we should be doing as best practices(00:38:47) Why tests come back negative when you KNOW it’s a UTI(00:42:18) Real hope: vaccines, probiotics, phage therapy and advocacyWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Gratitude is a real thing. It’s not a mystical practice or reserved for highly functioning people who are killin’ it in life. We are talking about the kind that exists right alongside chaos, exhaustion, grief, and pie. In this episode we unpack why gratitude isn’t a personality trait but a skill you build like a muscle… preferably without punching anyone who tells you to “be thankful!” We reveal the science behind why gratitude rewires your mindset, calms your stress, and shifts your default reaction from doom-spiraling to grounded optimism, even when life is throwing all the plot twists at you. And we had to keep with tradition and tell you to “eat the damn pie” so do it!(00:01:14) Welcome and why gratitude feels hard(00: 04:26) What we’re grateful for this year(00:12:00) What we’re “unsubscribing” from forever(00: 19:00) Messy gratitude around the holiday(00:22:48) The science behind gratitude(00: 28:00) How to practice gratitude when it feels impossible(00:31:14) Gratitude when it comes to your workouts(00:33:10) how to make your brain work for you(00: 38:01) Motivation, resilience and surprising moments(00: 48:57) Thanksgiving without food morality or shame(00: 55:03) Gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine(00:58:55) Hot takes: turkey, football, stuffing & moreWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
If your warm-up looks like a sad 10-minute treadmill shuffle and a hamstring stretch you’ve been doing since high school gym class, this episode is your intervention. We break down why your first set feels like garbage, why soreness keeps hijacking your week, and why your warm-up might be the real villain in your fitness story. Say hello to the RAMP Method, a simple, efficient, game-changing way to warm up without wasting time or energy. Learn how to prime your nervous system, fire up stabilizers, mobilize your joints, and practice your movement patterns so you stop leaving gains on the table. Listen and learn how to get into the flow zone. (00:00) Over-caffeinated chaos & baby sleep miracles(00:01:08) Earwax cams, blackheads & oddly soothing algorithms(00:10:15) Why true crime “relaxers” scare us(00:17:30) Your warm-up sucks and we’re calling you out(00:20:20) Why the treadmill and hamstring stretch isn’t a warm-up(00:22:05) What’s actually happening inside your muscles(00:28:03) Priming your body and nervous system activation(00:31:03) Why you need a longer warm up for shorter work out(00:39:44) Introducing the RAMP Method(00:50:50) Why you can’t save energy by skipping warm-ups(00:54:51) Signs your warm-up isn’t cutting itWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Want your vision to last a lifetime? Well if your eyes feel dry, tired, or gritty by 3 p.m., this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist and TEDx speaker, joins us to uncover what your eyes have been trying to tell you about screen strain and those makeup wipes you are using. We dig into how nutrition, hydration, and even your nightly skincare routine affects your vision, plus simple hacks to make your eyes happy. Discover the prepare, perform, and preserve method, why you should blink more than you think, and how the right omega-3s could be your eyes’ new best friend. Your vision deserves more than neglect. Now’s the time. Dr. Theriot’s Links:www.pamtheriot.comCLEAN Makeup Guide TEDx: https://youtu.be/YuJnZgdW5Hs(00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast. Meet Dr. Pam Theriot(00:02:00) Training for a marathon with dry eyes(00:04:30) The omega-3 connection to eye comfort(00:07:15) How screens are aging your eyes(00:10:30) The 3-step eye plan(00:15:30) Why you need an eye doctor and not just drops(00:19:45) Toxic ingredients hiding in your makeup(00:25:30) Nutrition, vitamin A, and anti-inflammatory support(00:33:30) Blue light, sleep, and your circadian rhythm(00:36:00) The biggest mistake most people make(00:37:39) Where to find Dr. Pam and her guidesWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
In this episode, pro climber and guide Kelly Fields joins us to explore how fear, discomfort, and confidence are built one deliberate step at a time. She’s slept on cliff faces, skied across sea ice, and still swears the toughest climb is mastering your own mind. What if the very things you’re avoiding: the fear, the struggle, the unknown, are actually the keys to your freedom? In this episode Kelly proves that discomfort isn’t punishment, it’s growth in disguise. From Arctic expeditions to everyday confidence battles, we unpack how getting uncomfortable builds grit, self-trust, and joy you can’t find in the comfort zone. athenarockclimbing.comIG(00:01:14) Meet Kelly Fields, professional climber leading an all-female guide team.(00: 06:39) Turning life’s hardest moments into practice for the unknown.(00:11:28) Women excel at rock climbing.(00:16:00) Let’s oversell ourselves and do it scared (00:17:25) The 42-Day Canadian Arctic Expedition and vertical camping.(00:24:48) Kelly’s advice on the mindset needed to turn difficulties into opportunities. (00:30:09) Endurance sports and why women get better with age. (00:37:13) Unplugging and learning to trust your intuition, not the noise.(00:40:40) The ongoing mental training for exploration and everyday courage.(00:47:03) Kelly’s realizations about meditation. (00:50:30) Kelly’s tangible challenge for you to stay grounded and present.(00:55:00) Tune into yourself and fuel your soul. (00:59:15) Where to find Kelly. Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Halloween’s got enough monsters. Your relationship with candy shouldn’t be one of them. In this episode, we dive broom first into the sugar fueled chaos of Halloween week to talk about how not to turn candy into a moral crisis. From ditching the “how many burpees for a Snickers” mindset to reclaiming candy as just, well, candy, we are breaking the spell of guilt, shame, and “I’ll start over Monday” energy once and for all. This is your permission slip to enjoy the night, no strings attached. We also share some clever trends in this episode like Switch Witch and the Purple Pumpkin Project. Heard of them? Have a listen. (00:01:12) Welcome to the podcast and some throwbacks to the early days at CVG HQ.(00:08:00) Five years later our message hasn’t changed.(00:16:10) Why candy doesn’t make you “bad,” and how to drop the moral language around food.(00:18:46) No more “earn your treats” fitness messaging and Kelsea’s pregame plan.(00:21:45) Rachael’s Halloween math. (00:25:44) Your body is a tank. You will bounce back after a binge. Lose the guilt.(00:27:22) Creative solutions like the Switch Witch & candy trade-ins(00:34:15) What The Purple Pumpkin Project is(00:41:11) Teens deserve grace too, be extra kind to them.(00:45:00) Actionable tips and final message: Don’t miss the magic. Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Is your skin trying to tell you something? This episode features skin and nutrition expert Katie Stewart, who helps us understand the true origins of acne, inflammation, and unexpected breakouts. Katie explains why healthy skin starts internally, exploring factors from birth control changes to gut health. It's time to move beyond genetics and take control of our largest organ. Don't miss this crucial discussion on the connection between inflammation, hormones, gut health, and detoxification for healthy skin at any age.Katie’s Links:IGKeep It Clear Podcasthttps://katiestewartwellness.com/(00:01:08) Welcome to the podcast. Meet Katie Stewart, the Skin Guru.(00:02:44) Katie shares her personal story of battling cystic acne.(00:05:38) Your skin and bowel movements reveal what’s really going on inside your body.(00:07:35) Debunking the myth that bad skin runs in the family.(00:09:54) The huge role nutrition plays in the condition of your skin.(00:14:14) What’s really happening during puberty and how to support your skin.(00:17:36) The best advice for breakouts during perimenopause and menopause.(00:19:15) Hair trace mineral analysis and individualized plans to transform your skin.(00:23:37) What we need to do at the bare minimum.(00:29:00) Exfoliation tips for everyone.(00:32:10) Katie’s top tips for anti-aging.(00:35:20) What Katie would tell every woman to do starting today.Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
Feeling like your energy’s been stolen by life, kids, caffeine, and chaos? You’re not alone. In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Blake, founder of KB Wellness and former chronic illness sufferer turned integrative nutrition expert, to talk about why everyone’s so darn tired, how supplement quick fixes can backfire, and why your minerals, gut, and hormones might be the real culprits behind that endless fatigue. Today we break down the science and the sanity behind getting your energy and your life back. Don’t miss this episode!Kristen’s Links:kristenblakewellness.comYoutubeIG(00:01:00) Welcome to the podcast and meet Kristen Blake.(00:05:50) Fatigue, burnout, and the hidden biological reasons your energy’s gone missing.(00:07:55) Is fatigue circumstantial or biological?(00:10:15) Caffeine and masking fatigue.(00:14:25) Magnesium mania and the truth about mineral imbalances.(00:22:15) Spray, liquid, cream or pill? Also, brands, dosages, and oversupplementing.(00:31:27) Food sensitivities, leaky gut, and allergies.(00:37:57) How our bodies respond to restriction and elimination diets.(00:41:27) Why to stop eating gluten for a while.(00:48:50) The top myths to be aware of and trends to avoid right now. (00:55:03) Why true wellness isn’t measured on a scale.(00:57:40) Where to find Kristen Blake.Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout Leggings
























I needed this so much this morning. It’s been a hard year as a teacher and trying to be a leader at my school, and my negativity has been so intense. Thank you so much!!!
I needed this episode today, thanks ladies ♥️
We get burnt out on eggs as well. We had leftover carnitas for breakfast. 🤤
that's me I jump on logs!!! get it ladies!
favorite podcast ever. Rachel And Kelsea are building a network of amazingly supportive and fit women! Congrats on your sucess and thank you for all you do!!!
Love, love, love you guys! Congratulations on 100 episodes and 1M listens!
These two women are amazing! They are a force! This podcast not only empowers women but the Ladies also do the research and they care about their tribe. Added bonus, they are hysterical!
this is the first episode I am listening to and it is bringing me to tears 😭 where the lady said her sister is a model and she admits that the she doesn't look like that in the photo. I know images are airbrushed and not real. but hearing it in this episode makes me feel normal. I don't have a flat tummy and I have always wanted to have one. I've been working out for 6+ years and I don't look how I want. thank you for the. thank you so much for this one episode.
Thank you for reairing this episode! So informative! Everything was broken down beautifully. I have been inspired to obtain abs the proper way and incorporate all around training for the entire body. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Can't wait to get more leggings. If my husband divorced me can I come live in the warehouse lol!
I love this podcast!!
5 minutes in and I'm already feeling way better about my scheduled rest day tomorrow
This was definitely the best and most helpful podcast yet! I appreciate all the great info and especially what not to do and what to replace it with. Thank you!
love this podcast!!!! so informative and motivational
How often will new episodes come out?