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Welcome to episode 56! Today’s episode is centered around something quite elusive to me right now— SLEEP. Naturopathic doctor Dr. Leigha Saunders joins me to share her knowledge and expertise on how to get a good night’s sleep and why it’s vital to our health and wellbeing. She shares all kinds of tips, and even has her own sleep course called the Sleep Fix, which you can take advantage of (special code!) if you love the episode and want to learn more. My husband and I welcomed our first baby just one month ago, and we’re so in love. With a newborn in our home comes very little and broken sleep, so this is a particularly ironic time to be releasing this episode about sleep. Will we ever sleep again? You tell me. :) Enjoy the episode! In this episode, we talk about: how Dr. Saunders became an ND and why she specializes in sleep why sleep is important to our health + main stages of sleep signs that we’re not getting the rest we need and common sleep hygiene concerns how to fix sleep disturbances + what we can do during the day to improve sleep at night the ideal sleep environment & more All about Dr. Leigha Saunders: Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor obsessed with all things sleep. In her waking hours, you can find her on a mission to help other women gain energy, balance their mood, regulate hormones and sleep deep at night - particularly as they navigate hormone changes from PMS to menopause. Her goal is to help women reclaim their rest so they can do what sets their soul on fire during the day. Leigha’s ultimate mission is to help women chase their dreams, not exhaustion! Outside of work, you can find Leigha on her paddle board, under one of her mom’s homemade quilts with a coffee or tea (depending on the time of day, of course!), soaking in her hot tub or playing fire rescue with her son. Where to find Dr. Leigha: https://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd/ https://leighasaundersnd.com/ https://thesleepfix.com/sleepnow (use code fitnessinsider for 10% off) Today’s episode sponsors: Highland Park Housekeeping. https://highlandparkhousekeeping.com/ code NATALIE15 for 15% off your service. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating.If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 55! This is our first episode with not one but TWO fun guests, Sarah Hackwith and Lara Days. We talk about diet culture and fat phobia in the fitness industry. Both Sarah and Lara are fitness professionals and health coaches, so they bring a great perspective on what the rhetoric is like inside the gyms and how we need to change it. This episode is real, entertaining and informative. It’s a great one for anyone who loves fitness classes, going to the gym, fitness trainers, studio owners and everyone in between. In this episode, we talk about: the diet culture rhetoric + their honest thoughts about it how this “talk” can be hurting people how trainers/owners can shift the conversation and make it more positive + healthy whether it’s “ok” to work out for aesthetic reasons & more All about Sarah & Lara: Sarah Hackwith has been a mover and a shaker since before she could walk! After majoring in Ballet & Modern Dance at TCU, she moved to New York City to become a professional dancer and shortly after, transitioned to working in fitness. Over the past 10 years in the industry, she's taught everything from indoor cycling to trampoline rebounding to strength classes and Reformer Pilates. Sarah is also a certified Health Coach through the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, and is passionate about helping women step into their personal power as they heal their relationship to food and their bodies. At the end of the day, Sarah is currently most excited to continue helping other fitness professional increase their awareness about creating inclusive, safe, educational spaces for all bodies and humans. Lara Days is a certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, yoga instructor, and sports nutritionist who is on a mission to dismantle the diet industry and empower people to live their happiest, healthiest, most confident lives. Lara focuses on helping you improve your mindset, unlearn your past conditioning, and trust your body so that you can find food freedom, ditch diet culture, and step into your power. Where to find Sarah & Lara: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhacks/ https://www.sarahhackwith.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lara.days/ https://www.laraelizabethcoaching.com/ Today’s episode sponsors: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Highland Park Housekeeping. https://highlandparkhousekeeping.com/ code NATALIE15 for 15% off your service. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Have you ever wondered whether a juice or a smoothie is healthier for you? Same. Episode 54 is all about juice and smoothies and which one reigns supreme with holistic nutritionist Megan Lyons. She’s been on the podcast before (episode 36) and she’s extremely knowledgable about the ins and outs of nutrition and what smoothies and juices are doing for our health—the good and the not so great. Be sure to tune in to find out which one we both prefer! In this episode, we talk about: Megan Lyon’s background as a holistic nutritionist pros and cons of juice (and why) benefits and downfalls of a smoothie the ideal formula for a smoothie and juice juice v smoothie: which one wins? & more All about Megan: Megan Lyons has shared her game-changing approach to wellness with thousands of people through personalized health coaching, corporate and group wellness programs, and motivational and educational speaking. As founder and owner of The Lyons Share Wellness, she’s deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest. Megan received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.  She is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, has a Masters in Holistic Nutrition from Hawthorn University, and is Board Certified as a Holistic Nutritionist. She lectures widely at hospitals, corporations, and organizations.  When she’s not health coaching, you can find her doing all types of workouts, cooking, reading, traveling, and cheering on the Dallas Mavericks.  She currently lives in Dallas with her husband, Kevin, and adorable dogs, Maverick and Riley. Where to find Whitney: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshare www.thelyonsshare.org Magic smoothie formula: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/2018/03/26/healthy-smoothie-ingredients/ Wellness Your Way podcast: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/wellness-your-way-podcast/ Today’s episode sponsors: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Highland Park Housekeeping. https://highlandparkhousekeeping.com/ code NATALIE15 for 15% off your service. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

And we’re back with episode 53! This is a topic that is especially relevant for me— about to have a baby and enter the “4th trimester”, aka postpartum time. Today’s guest is a friend of mine, Whitney Rowell, founder of Miracle Milkookies, cookies that are designed to boost supplies for breastfeeding mamas. In this episode, Whitney talks all about postpartum: the good, the bad and the ugly. This is the perfect episode for expecting parents (moms AND dads), couples trying to conceive and even family members and friends who want to support the new moms in their lives a little better. Hope you enjoy! In this episode, we talk about: Miracle Milkookies & what it’s all about postpartum life and how the attention/support is focused on prenatal, not really postpartum how to better prepare for postpartum exercise during postpartum signs of PPD and PPA awesome resources (products, books, etc) & more All about Whitney: Whitney is a mother, wife, and passionate entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Miracle Milkookies, a company designed to give mamas everywhere a little boost. She’s also the co-founder of Collective Thirty One, an invitation only platform that provides a source of community, inspiration, career intel, and support for local female entrepreneurs. During the beginning of the COVID lockdown, Whitney and two friends co-founded HerStory, a highly curated online marketplace and pop-up retail company designed to support female founded small-businesses around the globe. Whitney is also founder and host of the podcast, Message From Mom. Where to find Whitney: https://www.instagram.com/whitneywrowell/ https://www.instagram.com/miraclemilkookies/ Message From Mom pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/message-from-mom/id1459783431 https://miraclemilkookies.com/ postpartum resources: https://bymomformom.com/the-top-4th-trimester-products-resources-recommended-by-mom/ Today’s episode sponsors: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Highland Park Housekeeping. https://highlandparkhousekeeping.com/ code NATALIE15 for 15% off your service. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Hi friends! Welcome to episode 52. This episode centers around a subject that was requested—along with with a highly requested guest, Debi Lofstrand, a fitness trainer and health and lifestyle coach based in Dallas, TX. She couldn’t be a better person to talk about fitness as it changes through our lifespans, as she is fitness goals (about to turn 50) and her accent is also just so fun to listen to. :) She has lots of knowledge in fitness, nutrition, and her realistic approach is very reassuring. We can be strong at any age, no matter how our routines change and evolve. In this episode, we talk about: how your fitness routine may change over your lifespan how to embrace your new goals & routine how to know when it’s time to pivot (when your routine is too much or too little) her favorite sustainable workouts and tips on how to keep moving her thoughts on fitness trackers (apple watch, oura ring, etc) & more All about Debi: Debi was born & raised in South Africa. She was always active in sports growing up but entered into group fitness classes in her high school years and has never looked back. Debi got married and had her 4 children in South Africa before moving to Dallas, TX after winning the online green card lottery in 2009. She’s been in Dallas for 12 years and loves Texas. Debi got into personal training in the US (studied through NASM) & during Covid she continued her studies to become a nutrition coach. All in all, Debi loves helping people live their best lives and she knows that starts with good habits that cover mind & body elements. She believes that delving deeper into what drives us and why we do things will help us to make more consistent & lasting lifestyle changes especially as we come through these past few trying years and learn to not be so hard on ourselves. Her motto for 2022 is ….Love harder & Be still. Where to find Debi: https://www.instagram.com/debijanefit/ https://www.facebook.com/debijanefit https://www.facebook.com/debi.lofstrand Today’s episode sponsor: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

And we’re back with season 3! I’m so excited to be back on the mic, bringing some really fun guests and topics your way this year. I took a little hiatus after episode 50, but I’m so glad I did as I want to make this really well worth your time tuning in. This season is all about the topics. I’m bringing on experts on each topic so you’ll hear us dive into things like why care about a non-toxic lifestyle, juice vs. smoothies (which is better for you), fitness across your lifetime, postpartum life and so much more. Episode 51, the first episode of season 3 is HERE, and we’re kicking things off with the topic of “why non-toxic?”. Why should we care? Allison Evans, the co-founder of Branch Basics comes on the show to talk us through they why behind tossing toxins. In this episode, we talk about: what Branch Basics is and why they started the company what does “non-toxic” mean why is avoiding toxins important what are some practical steps to achieve a cleaner environment and diet particular ingredients to ditch and what to replace them with top 3 tips for someone just getting started in the non-toxic world how our will improve as a result & more All about Allison: In high school Allison was diagnosed with PCOS and suffered chronic, mysterious pain through college. After years of seeing medical specialists and a laundry list of drugs, Allison was desperate for relief and turned to her Aunt Marilee in the Texas Hill Country. After two months at Marilee’s, eating only real food, using safe products, and staying in a healthy home, her life was transformed. Allison was free of pain and got her life back. Eventually her ovarian cysts disappeared, and she was able to get pregnant naturally...three times! Most recently, Allison was diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease and has again used a healthy lifestyle (and a move to the country!) to reverse almost all symptoms. She is passionate about educating others on how to create a healthy home in order to experience true healing. Where to find Allison/Branch Basics: https://www.instagram.com/branchbasics/ https://branchbasics.com/ pesticide guide: https://branchbasics.com/pages/pesticide-guide?_pos=1&_sid=17c87be71&_ss=r toss the toxins: https://branchbasics.com/pages/tossthetoxins if you're interested in trying Branch Basics, use code NATALIEW to get 15% off Today’s episode sponsor: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

I’m back with episode 50! 5-0!!! Thank you all for listening and keeping this podcast going. Today’s guest is Taylor Morgan, functional medicine physician associate, and she just so happens to be my husband and my personal practitioner. Taylor Morgan works with the Taylor Dukes Wellness practice and we get a little glimpse into how she got into this field, and all things gut health. Taylor’s approach is realistic, super educational and informative and it’s something we all need to learn and/or be reminded of. In this episode, we talk about: her background and what she does as a PA the differences between “functional medicine” vs “holistic medicine” vs “naturopathic doctor” vs “registered dietitian” vs “nutritionist” and who might need to see them what gut health is and why it’s important how gut health starts with the way you were born how to tell if we have a gut issue and signs of a healthy gut what she does with her patients to fix gut issues foods that can improve gut health & more All about Taylor: link here Where to find Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/taylor.morgan.pac/ https://www.facebook.com/taylormorganpac https://taylordukeswellness.com/private-practice Today’s episode sponsor: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Hello and welcome to episode 49! Let’s just let that soak in. 49 episodes of The Fitness Insider. Wow. Thank you for coming along this journey with me! Today’s guest is Sonia Azad, a health and wellness reporter at WFAA in Dallas and a yoga and meditation instructor. Sonia chats about what she does in both roles, how she’s seen fitness change over the past 6 years, what it has been like reporting on wellness through Covid and more. She’s very inspiring and has a unique perspective being so woven into the fitness and wellness community of Dallas. Even if you’re not in Dallas, this will be a fun episode to listen to. And a reminder that reporters are just like us ;) The media gets a bad rap, but Sonia is a refreshing example of bringing the truth to light and getting all the goodness out to the people to encourage them to live their best lives. In this episode, we talk about: what Sonia does in the health and wellness space how fitness has changed over the past several years & trends she’s noticed what it has been like reporting on health and wellness through Covid her favorite & least favorite things about being a health and wellness reporter in Dallas, TX how she juggles also being a yoga and meditation instructor (and virtual classes!) her own daily health and wellness routine & more All about Sonia: Through a combined love of health & journalism, Sonia has been fortunate enough to guide her life and career in a fulfilling direction. Sonia serves as WFAA’s Health & Wellness reporter. She is also a certified yoga & meditation instructor & leads local and international workshops and retreats for people curious about these ancient, healing & powerful practices. Where to find Sonia: https://www.instagram.com/soniaazadtv/ https://www.facebook.com/SoniaAzadTV https://www.sonia-azad.com/ A few things we mention: Sonia’s virtual classes:  https://www.sonia-azad.com/on-demand-classes Today’s episode sponsor: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

We’re back with episode 48! This episode is a fun conversation with Georgia Thompson, of Goodness With G, a health coach and health and wellness blogger/influencer (and many other things). We talk about what a health coach really does, get off topic with added crap ingredients we get here in the US, stress management, meditation and morning routines. She’s also about to get married, so she talks about her perspective on “wedding prep” as far as diet and exercise goes. A little bit of everything! Hope you enjoy. In this episode, we talk about: what a health coach really does added crap ingredients that we get here in the US vs other places morning routines and how to implement one meditation and how she got consistent with it stress management & how to keep anxiety at bay her approach to wedding prep (diet/exercise) & more All about Georgia: Georgia Thompson is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, health and wellness blogger, Yoga Sculpt instructor, content creator, freelance writer and recipe developer dedicated to helping others create healthy, balanced lives. Where to find Georgia: https://www.instagram.com/goodness_with_g/ https://goodnesswithg.com/ A few things we mention: Reel about oils: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CGaA-_Gptbu/ Reel about morning routine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CT46_Y3IlZl/ Today’s episode sponsor: Blender Bombs. https://blenderbombs.com/ use code FITNESSINSIDER for 20% off your order. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 47! This is a short(er) and sweet one on 3 simple steps to eat cleaner. I walk you through 3 actionable steps on how to “clean up” your diet and include some healthy swaps/brands I love too. Hope you enjoy! Where to find Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirl/ https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessinsiderpodcast/ A few things I mention in this episode: Poppi: https://www.drinkpoppi.com/ Sign up for a 10 day healthy reset: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFmfyeKujCG2XAutzcBCsSDJq_AbZMi6pdnAaYKSBjb46h0Q/viewform Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. This episode was brought to you by Blender Bombs, my favorite nutrient-dense, superfood ball that you throw in your blender with your favorite smoothie ingredients to make your smoothie supercharged and very convenient. To get yours, go to www.blenderbombs.com and use code FITNESSINSIDER to get 20% off the entire website except subscriptions. My fave is the mint cacao. SO. Good. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Hello and welcome to episode 46! This episode is a fun conversation with the founder and CEO of Mooala. Mooala is a delicious organic plant based milk and creamer company based in Dallas, Texas and it happens to be one of my absolute favorites. Everything they make is creamy magic. In this episode, Jeff opens up how he started Mooala, how they chose banana, oat and almond as their milk bases and even a little bit of education on what to look out for on the back of your plant based milk products. We also throw in some #businesstalk at the end. Jeff is a lot of fun, he’s an open book and he gives us even more reason to go buy Mooala and support the smaller alt milk companies. Go do it! In this episode, we talk about: background on Mooala and where the name came from why banana milk— and almont and oat all about the product lines and what makes the “keto mylk” keto how Mooala is organic— and it’s a rare thing for alt milks! buzzwords to stay away from on the back of your plant based milk carton how to stay motivated and what to do when you feel “meh” & more All about Jeff: In 2016, Jeff Richards left the world of investment banking to make a splash in beverage innovation. Seeing double-digit growth in plant-based milks, he left a vice president role at BNP Paribas to found Mooala, a Dallas manufacturer of premium, organic, dairy-free beverages to over 6,000 retail stores nationwide. Mooala, most famous for its plant-based Bananamilk, is sold in premier store banners like Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco, Publix Walmart and HEB. Jeff has carved out a unique niche in the plant-based beverage market and has quickly accelerated the business to have the #1 branded organic plant-based almondmilk in the country. Jeff serves on the advisory boards of So Great Foods and Magic Mind. In addition, Jeff is a contributing member of Seed Effect, an economic development organization, and serves in the music ministry at Munger Place Church. Jeff is a passionate venture capital investor in consumer products companies. He is married to his lovely wife Maria. Where to find Jeff & Mooala: https://www.instagram.com/mooala_koala/ https://www.instagram.com/jeffrichards1/ https://mooala.com/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 45! This one is a solo episode where I (Natalie) walk you through my top 5 simple things you can do today to improve your overall health and wellbeing. Pick a few and go with it :) It’s a quick episode meant to arm you with some actionable steps to feel better and hopefully kickstart some good habits while we’re in this “back to school” season. Thanks for listening! Where to find Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/thatfoodiegirl/ https://www.instagram.com/thefitnessinsiderpodcast/ A few things I mention in this episode: Wellness Your Way episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-their-way-natalie-wolfe/id1531030448?i=1000531583430 Hydroflask: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083ZH9189/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamznata0975-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1675D54ZMZQZY Organifi gold: use code nataliewolfe for 15% off https://glnk.io/y7z/natalie7 Books I’ve read: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17892571795817361/ Bright Bar: https://brightfoods.com/ use code natalie15 for 15% off order Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating.Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 44! This episode is a complete nerd-out on all things hydration. I am joined by electrolyte and hydration expert, Kevin Rutherford, CEO of Nuun. This is not a long ad for Nuun, in fact, Kevin gets super real with me on why hydration is important and some key tips on when and how to keep hydrated— it might just surprise you! You’ll love learning from Kevin. Enjoy this episode and share with a friend :) In this episode, we talk about: background on Kevin & where the name Nuun came from why it’s important to hydrate why electrolytes matter & how to tell if you have a deficiency how you can use Nuun (the benefits) when to hydrate tips on how to stay hydrated when you don’t have Nuun around how Nuun keeps things clean & sustainable what the Nestle Health Sciences acquistion means for them & more All about Kevin: Kevin Rutherford joined Nuun back in 2013 after an impressive career leading brands to accelerated growth both as CEO and a Marketing leader. He has since grown Nuun tremendously as a business, but also created and fostered a company culture recognized by industry leaders. Prior to Nuun, Kevin was President and CEO of The Caldrea Company, best known for the Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day brand, where he successfully grew the business to be one of the leading natural lifestyle companies in the categories where they compete. Prior to Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Rutherford experienced tremendous success as a Marketing Director for Kashi Co. Where to find Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/clean_lantern/ https://twitter.com/clean_lantern?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/nuunhydration/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

I’m excited to welcome Dr. Kate Naumes, naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, back to the podcast for episode 43. In this episode we talk about main causes of infertility. It’s jam-packed with information, as Dr. Naumes is a wealth of information. But don’t worry, we keep it light and fun. In this episode, we talk about: main causes of infertility when it’s time to seek a doctor’s help what women can do to take charge of their fertility when you get a diagnosis, what your next steps are traditional fertility doctors vs functional doctors (or naturopathic) what couples can do if they don’t want to jump to IUI or IVF why you shouldn’t take fertility advice from an influencer male factor and the stigma that comes along with it & more Disclaimer:  Kate Naumes operates in Texas as a wellness consultant, not as a physician (MD, DO). These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and any recommendations or supplements Dr. Naumes provides are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. This podcast episode is for informational purposes only, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional for your health care. All about Dr. Naumes: Dr. Kate Naumes holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy and a Certificate in Midwifery from Bastyr University; she holds a BA in Biochemistry from Mt. Holyoke. Dr. Naumes is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors. The state of Texas does not currently license Naturopathic Doctors. Thus, she holds her license in Oregon & Washington and acts in Texas as a wellness consultant, not as a physician. Dr. Naumes has been featured as a Natural Health Expert on TV programs such as ABC’s Good Morning Texas, KTXD’s ‘D’ The Broadcast, CW’s DFW CloseUp, and radio programs across the US. She has written for the general public in publications such as D Magazine and scholarly publications such as Naturopathic Doctor News & Review. Dr. Naumes has been a featured speaker for the North Texas Midwives Association and for the Southwest Symposium at AOMA. Dr. Naumes is an expert in natural approaches to pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PCOS, Endometriosis, cervical health and female hormone health. She is the owner of Holistic Wellness, a telehealth wellness consultancy based in Dallas TX since 2011. Where to find Dr. Naumes: https://naumesnd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katenaumesnd/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Episode 42 is here, and I’m excited to introduce my guest Brenden Schaefer. He’s the founder of CEO of Bright Bar, my new favorite refrigerated nut butter-based protein bar. We talk about how he started Bright Foods, why he started it, the first iteration of the bar, the ups and downs and some very savvy entrepreneurial tips. In this episode, we talk about: how he started Bright Bar and his “why” the first iteration of Bright Bar and how he knew it was time to pivot what makes Bright Bar so special how he views competition the hardest part about being in the protein bar business what’s next for Bright Foods his tips to those who want to start their own food brand & more All about Brenden: Brenden first got into health and fitness in college when he started running and fell in love with the way he felt. Soon after he started swimming and then doing yoga, continually searching for more and more of that energy and that feeling of tingly feeling of being alive that exercising delivered. At the same time, he was developing a love for food and cooking and thought for a time about becoming a chef, experimenting with different combinations of ingredients and riffs on traditional recipes. At first these two sides battled, with one looking at food through the lens of "what's healthy? What makes me feel good?" And the other asking, "what's interesting and new and different? What's delicious and takes me on a journey when I eat it, what makes me forget where I am and just escape into pure sensory delight?" Over time, he realized he could combine the two into a career in the natural foods space creating food to fuel active living. Five years ago, he founded Bright Foods with the mission of making it easy and delicious to eat whole, plant-based, nutrient-dense food on the go. Bright Bars are refrigerated protein bars that taste like vegan cookie dough, have an incredibly clean ingredient list, are sweetened with fruits and organic agave nectar, and support a healthy gut and immune system. They're now distributed in Whole Foods, Sprouts, Central Market, Amazon and through the company's website, www.brightfoods.com.  Where to find Brenden: His email: brenden@brightfoods.com BF IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatbrightfoods/ Order: https://brightfoods.com/  (use code “natalie15” to get 15% off) Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 41! Today’s guest is the curriculum lead at Barry’s, Josey Greenwell. Barry’s is an upscale boutique fitness studio focused on high intensity interval workouts, toning muscle and maximizing fat loss with a combination of running and weights. In this episode, we chat very openly about the truth behind the mirrors and lighting in the “red room”, his advice to those who feel intimidated by boutique fitness classes, what it has been like launching in Austin, what makes Barry’s so special and more. Let’s get into it. In this episode, we talk about: what Barry’s is and why it is so special Josey’s role as a chief curriculum lead how it’s going at the Austin, TX pop-up how Barry’s fared during the pandemic shut-downs the climate of fitness now his advice to those who feel intimidated by Barry’s & similar gyms the truth about the mirrors/lighting at Barry’s & more All about Josey: Josey Greenwell is originally from Kentucky, he moved to New York and joined the Barry’s team in 2015, bringing along his years of Nashville songwriting and performing in the country music industry, combined with a passion for group fitness and weight training. He now lives in Austin, Texas where you can now work out in the Barry’s pop-up studio. He has been featured on numerous magazine covers as well as inside top men’s fitness and fashion publications both in the U.S. and abroad. As a social media trailblazer, you can find Josey interacting and staying in touch with over 230k+ followers with ongoing fitness and style posts. Relentless hard work and having an ambitious soul are what he has found to be the keys to success, whether pushing a song through the Billboard charts or pushing the final rep out of a heavy squat, it’s all about effort. “The hour you’ll spend in class with me is an experience second to none, and if the workout doesn’t leave you wanting more, my playlists certainly will!” Where to find Josey & Barry’s: Josey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/joseygreenwell/ Barry’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/barrys/ Barry’s X: https://www.barrys.com/barrys-x/ Book a spot with him: https://www.barrys.com/schedule/austin/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Episode 40 is a fun one because our guest is one of my best friends, Britta Noble. She’s a fitness industry expert, past owner of a Pure Barre studio and now owns and operates Social Distance Sweat. We stay (mostly) on track in this episode, but certainly dive right in—and Britta will tell you the truth! She talks about what it was like owning a Pure Barre studio, the good and bad of owning a franchise, her advice to those who want to own their own gym, how the fitness landscape has changed over the years, giving ourselves grace through our different fitness seasons and more. It’s a great one, guys. Let’s get to it. In this episode, we talk about: Britta’s experience buying a Pure Barre franchise and owning & operating a studio the ins and outs of fitness franchises (the good & the bad) her advice for those wanting to start a gym or buy a franchise how she sold her Pure Barre studio her new outdoor sculpt classes, Social Distance Sweat her thoughts on how fitness has changed and what it might look like going forward her own fitness journey and the idea of giving ourselves grace through our different seasons of life & more All about Britta: Britta is a fitness lover, instructor, mom of 2 (and 3/4), wife, and general lover of all things healthy living. As the former owner of Pure Barre Preston Hollow (2014-2018), she has taught thousands of Pure Barre classes and also holds her certification in Yoga Sculpt through Corepower Yoga. Her current fitness endeavor, celebrating its first birthday this Summer, combines elements of barre, yoga, and HIIT in various outdoor East Dallas locations. Dubbed “Social Distance Sweat,” the concept came to life when many were craving the social interaction and external motivation during Covid-induced indoor studio closures; today, it remains with a loyal following as a way to enjoy the great outdoors while getting a great workout - all in 45 minutes. When not encouraging her classes to sink one inch lower in their squat, Britta enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband (arguably way more fit than she — three-time Ironman triathlete, ultra-marathoner, and CrossFit fiend) and two kids - Summit and Camilla - all while trying to squeeze in as much travel and adventure as possible before Baby 3 makes her arrival in August. Where to find Britta: Social Distance Sweat classes: https://www.instagram.com/social.distance.sweat/ Britta’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/britta.noble/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Hello and welcome to episode 39! Grab your glass of kombucha or lace up those shoes and get ready for a much-needed conversation about your mental health. Yes, you. Today we are joined by Annie Tam, a licensed professional counselor and owner of Mend Counseling based in Dallas, Texas. We talk about stress and anxiety and the current mental health crisis happening in the wake of the pandemic. She gives actionable tips on how to calm those anxieties during this new phase of re-entering the “real world”, when to call on help for your own mental health and what you can expect from a counselor. This is a message we all need to hear. Hope you enjoy it—and if you do, share it with a friend! In this episode, we talk about: how Annie got into mental health & started Mend Counseling the current mental health crisis the anxiety & stress around re-entering the world after a year of quarantine tips on how to combat the stress when it’s time to seek help & what you can expect from a counselor how to refocus, recenter and revitalize your mental health & more All about Annie: Annie Tam is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the owner of Mend Counseling and cofounder of A+K Retreats. While working in France after college, she discovered her passion for helping others mend their brokenness and uncover their potential. Since then, Annie has spent the last 16 years working in schools and private practice doing just that—helping individuals connect to themselves and rock their lives with authenticity and intention. Annie specializes in working with mothers and young women in building self-confidence, discovering and embracing their identity, and creating a purposeful, wholehearted life. She has an active, humorous, and direct approach to counseling and coaching and is motivated by seeing change and growth in her clients. Annie is also certified in EMDR which she uses to address trauma, disordered eating, and enhance performance. In 2020, she cofounded A+K Retreats, which provides “momchic” renewal retreats for the everyday mom. When Annie is not working, she can typically be found trying to keep up with her two rambunctious boys, labradoodle and husband, enjoying a pilates or spin class, or checking out a new restaurant around town. She loves strong coffee, anything French, and being outdoors. Where to find Annie: Mend Counseling: https://www.mend-counseling.com/ A+K Retreats :https://www.aandkretreats.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mendcounseling/ https://www.instagram.com/aandkretreats/ Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 38 of The Fitness Insider podcast! Today’s episode is very special as I am honored to have been able to have an insightful conversation with Dr. Bill Sears, MD. He’s a doctor and author of over 45 books, the co-founder of the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute where I received my health coaching certificate and he has appeared on countless shows such as Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Dateline and many more. He’s the expert on taking the science of nutrition and health and making it simple and fun. In this episode, we talk all about Omega-3 fats, what they are, why they’re important, brain health, your “internal pharmacy” and more. Let’s get right to it. In this episode, we talk about: our internal pharmacies & how we can unlock them what omega-3 fats are and why they’re important what to eat to get more omega-3s into our diets supplements and how to tell what works and what doesn’t how to keep your brain sharp (and prevent debilitating diseases) the gut-brain connection & more All about Dr. Sears: William Sears, M.D., has been advising parents on how to raise healthier families for over 40 years.  He received his medical training at Harvard Medical School’s Children’s Hospital in Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the world’s largest children’s hospital, where he was associate ward chief of the newborn intensive care unit before serving as the chief of pediatrics at Toronto Western Hospital, a teaching hospital of the University of Toronto.  He has served as a professor of pediatrics at the University of Toronto, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California School of Medicine, and University of California: Irvine.  A father of 8 children, he and his wife Martha have written more than 45 books and countless articles on parenting, childcare, nutrition, and healthy aging.  He is the co-founder of the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute for training health coaches, and he runs the health and parenting website AskDrSears.com.  Dr. Sears and his contribution to family health were featured on the cover of TIME Magazine in May 2012.  He is noted for his science-made-simple-and-fun approach to family health. Where to find Dr. Sears: Ask Dr. Sears IG Dr. Sears Wellness Institute His website A few things we mentioned: Omega-3 Effect book by Dr. Sears The Healthy Brain book by Dr. Sears Endo pharmacy video Juice Plus Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Be sure to follow me: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast & @thatfoodiegirl.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support

Welcome to episode 37! In today’s episode, I bring you along to a conversation with Helen Hall, the founder of Blender Bombs. Blender Bombs is a nutrient dense superfood “bomb” designed to make your smoothie a meal replacement— and they come in a bunch of delicious flavors. Helen tells the inspiring story of how she started this company (which now graces the shelves of Whole Foods, Costco and more) with just $300. She gives us a peek insider her very different and fun lifestyle, and explains what the “80/20 rule” means to her and how she lives her life with this intention in mind. Let’s get to it! In this episode, we talk about: what Blender Bombs is and the new products why she started Blender Bombs (and how) her personal outlook on health and the 80/20 lifestyle how she got BB into Whole Foods how to incorporate BB into your life & more All about Helen: Helen Hall is originally from Atlanta, GA and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2015. Upon graduation, she moved to Charleston, SC where she started her first business, Blender Bombs, with just $300 and a goal to make getting the proper nutrition through smoothies easier for all. Since then, she has gone on to become a serial entrepreneur and pioneer in the health and wellness space. Where to find Helen: Her IG Blender Bombs IG A few things we mentioned: Buy your Blender Bombs here: https://blenderbombs.com/ and use code “thefitnessinsider” for 15% off! This episode was brought to you by: Organifi, a collection of organic, high quality superfoods and adaptogens delivered in tasty powders that can be whipped up into beverages for every time of day. Use code “nataliewolfe” to get 15% off your order. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll see each new episode as soon as it arrives every other Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please head to Apple podcasts and leave a review and a rating. Subscribe to my newsletter here. No spam, just fun stuff, new episodes, giveaways & sharing products. If you’d like to follow along updates with this podcast, be sure to follow me here: @thefitnessinsiderpodcast oh and also here @thatfoodiegirl. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefitnessinsider/support