Liveng Proof Podcast

What I’m All About I gain so much joy from fostering relationships with my clients and teaching them how to re-connect with their bodies through movement. I am a business owner, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a personal trainer. In addition to training I also co-host the podcast: Gal Pals, as well as hosting the Liveng Proof Podcast for 4+ years. My Training Philosophy I work with clients to help them gain acceptance of their body, and provide tools to connect and move their body in a sustainable and joy-filled way. You can read more about my training philosophy here. If you’re like me, and you prefer to listen, you can check out these podcast episodes to learn more about my training philosophy & values:  – Wellness Without Obsession: A Non-Weight Loss Approach to Training – Non-Diet Personal Training: Trainer Consulting Types of Training I Offer: One-on-One virtual personal training sessions (via zoom) One-on-One in-person personal training sessions (available to local clients) 12-Week Training Program A little bit more about me: I graduated from the University of New Hampshire, which is where I earned my B.S. in Biology.  I became an NASM certified personal trainer in 2013, which is […] The post Non-Diet Personal Trainer: Trainer Consulting & Personal Training appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Chelsea Connors is a Certified Life Coach, Therapist and speaker using a holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being. She supports her clients in navigating the anxiety and stress that is often overwhelming in the “real world” so that they can feel more grounded, intentional and joyful in life. She’s on a mission to change the conversation around emotional well-being and to normalize the ups and downs that happen just by being human. RECS MENTIONED IN THE INTRO:@ohhappydani@isabelfoxendukeWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngeloFearing The Black Body by Sabrina Strings CONNECT WITH ENGRID:Instagram: @livengprooflivengproof.comengrid@livengproof.comLiveng Proof PodcastGal Pals Podcast CONNECT WITH CHELSEA:www.chelseaconnors.com IG: @chelseaconnors_chelsea@chelseaconnors.com monthly membership: https://chelseaconnors.lpages.co/becoming-you-waitlist/ IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Where she found a sense of belonging growing up The importance of spending time where you feel invited The challenges of being a multi-passionate /multi-interest person  Not knowing what you want to do & switching her major a handful of times The pivotal moment that lead to her journey to becoming a therapist who has her own practice Her experience with therapy on-and-off throughout her life She craved therapy because it felt like the conversations she was missing in her day to day life Her experience losing a close friend in a car […] The post LPP #143 Being a Chameleon, Acceptance vs. Settling, and Processing Grief with Chelsea Connors appeared first on Liveng Proof.

It’s always my hope that even if you have a different story that you can hear parts of yourself in the conversations had here, and that you can walk away with tools on how to navigate the not-often-spoken about topics that may be holding you back from living in the present. My mission is to offer you tools, insights and stories to help you on your journey.  But one of those journey’s I have neglected to address – which now seems glaringly obvious – is that of racism. I overlooked this experience most likely because of my privilege as a white person. I am waking up to my role as the “good white liberal”. No one wants to be thought of as racist, but by not speaking up about this topic – is in fact condoning it. So by not speaking about systemic racism I was playing a role in contributing to it.  Here are some resources you may want to look into: Books: White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor  Shows, Movies, […] The post LPP #142 What To Expect Moving Forward appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this weeks Liveng Proof Podcast episode I’m share a recent episode I recorded on my second podcast: Gal Pals. This was a very special conversation that invited me to dig deep and reflect on myself. It brought up a lot of interesting stories as you will see. What kind of birthday dessert do you like? So your sun sign is a ______ do you relate to the typical characteristics of this sun sign? What’s your type: Myers Briggs:  Enneagram:  4 Tendencies:  If you had to change careers to something totally different and your education was paid for what would you train to do? What is something that most people assume about you that isn’t true? When do you feel the most like the most confident badass version of YOU? What is one item of clothing that makes you feel YOU? What is something you’ve recently discovered or re-discovered that you really like? What is a part of your daily routine that you are loving right now? I know you feel a deep connection with trees which is so beautiful- tell me about how that’s unfolded for you? What are some lessons you’ve learned from trees? What is a favorite […] The post LPP #140 My Birthday Reflections appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Madison Morrigan is a 4x international award winning life coach, speaker, and creator of Awaken Her Soul, a 14 week mentorship program designed to help womxn embody their worth, power and fullness. Centered on self-responsibility and full expression, Madison coaches ambitious and creative womxn to shed layers of old programming keeping them small and finally come home to their true selves. Madison has her degree in interpersonal communication with an emphasis in psychology from Missouri State University, has a certificate in conflict resolution and legal mediation, and is proudly Certified BYCA Coach. This conversation started rolling from the moment I hit record. I decided to just roll with a less “official” starting point and I kind of like the comfortability of it.  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON IN THIS CONVERSATION WE DISCUSS: How she chose her name (Morrigan is the celtic goddess of war, death, and rebirth) Divorcing her husband & recent coming out experience as queer The resistance that she feels when she feels oblisgated to inform people of her sexualtiy  Wrestingling with not wanting exploiting herself for other people’s understanding, but also share authentically Social media can make us feel like “we” are the product, it can hinder […] The post LPP #139 Exploitation Vs. Authenticity, Honoring Your Inner Child, & The Process of Forgiveness with Madison Morrigan appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this episode I’m chatting with Tamara Braendle Onofre – a holistic health coach & personal trainer. Tamara is an advocate for a balanced lifestyle, health at every size, and eating disorder recovery. In this episode Tamara shares her experiences with recovery from an eating disorder, exercise addiction, chronic pain, and the loss of her mother. Friendly disclaimer: there may be topics in this episode that you personally find triggering, and that is okay! Should this happen, please do whatever it is that you need, to take care of yourself. Lastly, there are certain foods mentioned as well as disordered eating and exercise behaviors described in this episode. Tamara also mentions specific exercise duration.  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON CONNECT WITH TAMARAInstagram: @tamara_fit27Website: thefitmuffin.com CONNECT WITH ME:Email: engrid@livengproof.comInstagram: @livengproofLiveng Proof Podcast Website IN THIS EPISODE: Her experience with a traumatic hip surgery and cast as an infant and the effects this had later in her life Mother also underwent her first battle with cervical cancer at this same time (1.5 years old) Moved to the United States from Switzerland (10 y.o.) Developed anorexia (over exercise / under eating) (11 y.o.) Hospitalized for the first time and was forced to enter […] The post LPP #138 Eating Disorder & Exercise Addiction Recovery, Healing Chronic Pain, and Navigating Grief with Tamara Braendle Onofre appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Evie O’Conner is a trauma-informed yoga teacher and therapist in training. She is currently completing a Masters in the Clinical Mental Health program in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. Her offerings focus on awareness, allowance and integration of all layers of self: physical, mental, emotional, energetic, spiritual, societal, cultural and ancestral.  Evie teaches yoga classes, leads women’s groups and circles, offers 1:1 inner-child healing sessions, teaches Intuitive Eating and this year, is very excited to be taking on clients in her therapy practice. Evie believes deeply in each individual’s capacity for self-healing and views healing as a lifelong, non-linear journey. Her aspiration is to hold space for her clients to reconnect to the healer within themselves and the medicines of the natural world.  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON CONNECT WITH EVIE: Website: www.evieyoga.com Instagram: @eviemarie.oconner CONNECT WITH ME: Email: engrid@livengproof.comInstagram: @livengproofLiveng Proof Podcast Website IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her natural curiosity & desire to learn as a child Our humanness is the doorway to the spiritual. What’s come up for her during this global uncertainty Informed consent in how we heal The western approach of the medical model. What this model excludes.  She offers an alternative inclusive approach to the […] The post LPP #137 Reclaiming Your Mental Health Experience with Evie O’Conner appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Jill Zimmerman, DPT utilizes a movement based approach she unravels the layers of poor posture, dysfunctional breathing patterns, stress, and body mechanics to discover the underlying cause of aches and pains. The birth of her child sparked a special interest in pelvic floor function and diastasis recti and has been incredibly influential in her everyday work.   Currently Jill offers online consultations where she helps people find the root cause of hard to solve struggles with their body. She is also available to consult with trainers, therapists, yoga instructors or other wellness professionals who want to learn more about my methodology or need advice in helping a client or patient of their own. CONNECT WITH JILLInstagram: @jillzimmermanptPhone: 843-509-2577 Email: info@perfectlyfitcharleston.comWebsite: https://perfectlyfitcharleston.com/ CONNECT WITH ENGRID:Email: engrid@livengproof.comInstagram: @livengproofLiveng Proof Podcast Website SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: What is diastasis recti? What are common considerations people could take into account regarding healing/correcting their diastasis? How you can test yourself for diastasis recti The emphasis for creating alignment & how we organize pressure The body takes the path of least resistance The pelvic floor function (also leaking, prolapse) The three diaphragms in the body (glotis, respiratory, and pelvic floor) Compensation tension […] The post LPP # 136 Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor, Abdominal Guarding, & Tension Shifting Theory with Jill Zimmerman, DPT appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Bri (she/her) is a mental health and lgbtq+ advocate who goes by Little Wandering Soul online. She is originally from NJ, but has called Boston, MA her home for the past 8 years. Bri started Little Wandering Soul on Instagram in January 2019 when she was going through a hard time. Her relationship was deteriorating and she was just back to work after being on a leave of absence for her mental health struggles. As she struggled to find passion in her work, love life and within myself she took to Instagram as a way to express herself. She started to write transparently and authentically about what was going on in her life. About her struggles with depression, anxiety, coming out and her life-long journey of learning to love herself. As time went on and she wrote more about my experiences, people began reaching out and sharing their stories. Bri began feeling like she wasn’t alone anymore – she felt encouraged, valued and like she had purpose. It’s been less than a year and she is so grateful for this platform that has given her opportunity, connection, confidence and most importantly, a way to give back to her community.  She […] The post LPP #135 Divorced Parents, She/Her, Depression, ED Recovery, & Cystic Acne with Bri Vieira appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Haley Jakobson is a writer of plays, poetry, and creative non-fiction. When she isn’t scribbling on the subway, Haley acts as the Artistic Director and co-founder of Brunch Theatre Company, an inclusive platform for emerging theatre artists to join the conversation. Brunch Theatre’s newest show, Donuts and Holes, is all about revolutionizing sex education as we know it. In her writing Haley explores mental health and wellness, sex and trauma, queerness, and bodies. A poet in the millennial era, Haley reaches an audience of 13k readers on her instagram, @haleyjakobson. She self-published her first book of poetry, Write Like Prayers, in 2017. Haley lives in Brooklyn and is a gemini. Enter to win these SIX lightroom mobile presets TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:+ Leave an itunes review+ Take a screenshot & email it to engrid@livengproof.com+ That’s it! I will select a winner from the next 10 written itunes reviews I receive 🙂  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON IN THIS EPISODE:  Her experience as a survivor of sexual assault Reminders for survivors → Sharing your truth has NOT always felt good → REVERTIGO When we have trauma the fear that can come from opening pandora’s box — I will feel a lot […] The post LPP #134 Sexual Assault Survivor, She/Her, Healing From Trauma, & Sex Ed. with Haley Jakobson appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Jenn Hardy, PhD, is a licensed counseling psychologist in private practice in Maryville, TN. She completed her doctoral degree at Penn State University in 2010 with specialized training in psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and career/vocational issues. Wanting to help a larger audience than could ever fit on a clinical caseload, she also writes on about relationships, career-related issues, resilience, and other psycho-educational topics. To see more of what she’s been writing and talking about, check out her website and consider subscribing to her quarterly newsletter.  Enter to win these SIX lightroom mobile presets TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:+ Leave an itunes review+ Take a screenshot & email it to engrid@livengproof.com+ That’s it! I will select a winner from the next 10 written itunes reviews I receive 🙂  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON IN THIS EPISODE: What is trauma & our stress response to it The ACE test PTSD & complex PTSD Why self-criticism doesn’t work: “A tree doesn’t grow any faster when you sit there and criticize it. And neither do you”  “Sometimes we need to spend a little time around someone to remember the reasons why we don’t” Recipe for self-forgiveness & being gentle on yourself The nuances of conflict […] The post LPP #133 Attachment Styles, Nuances of Conflict, & Self-Forgiveness with Dr. Jenn Hardy appeared first on Liveng Proof.

Tami Amanda Sasson Is a licensed social worker, Personal Betterment Strategist, Yoga Teacher and is empowering women to re-awaken to their power, wholeness & worth through self-healing. She shares with potential clients that working with her is a very different experience as she incorporates her training as a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, somatic awareness practitioner and coach to bring you strategies that truly work and last. Enter to win these SIX lightroom mobile presets TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:+ Leave an itunes review+ Take a screenshot & email it to engrid@livengproof.com+ That’s it! I will select a winner from the next 10 written itunes reviews I receive 🙂 SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her childhood and role as a lost middle child The sexual trauma she experienced and the long term effects (as a young child) Intergenerational trauma + epigenetics Her desire to live in a fantasy world as a child The rules she learned to abide by in her family: keeping secrets, staying quiet,  Inner child and shadow work Coping strategies she developed in her teen years to deal with her trauma  Her baseline of fight/flight, normal = extreme, over active, hyper vigilant  Her experience with […] The post LPP #132 Sexual Trauma Recovery & Rewriting “Victim” with Tami Amanda, LCSW appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this episode I’m chatting with Whitney Catalano, RDN is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian helping people break free from the diet/binge cycle, heal their relationship with food, make peace with their bodies, and take the power back from their inner bullies. She is the host of the popular podcast, Trust Your Body Project, where she treats her listeners to interviews with guest experts as well as solo episodes.  Trust Your Body Project  is not just a podcast but a growing social media movement aimed towards eliminating societal cultures around important topics such as weight stigma, eating disorders, emotional eating, fat culture, and “food addiction”, amongst others. WIN these SIX lightroom mobile presets TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: + Leave an itunes review + Take a screenshot & email it to engrid@livengproof.com + That’s it! I will select a winner from the next 10 written itunes reviews I receive  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON CONNECT WITH ENGRID: Email: engrid@livengproof.comInstagram: @livengproofLiveng Proof Podcast Website CONNECT WITH WHITNEY: Podcast: Trust Your Body Project  Instagram: @trustyourbodyproject Facebook: @WhitneyCatalanoRDN IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: What first motivated her to become a Registered Dietician Why “losing weight” always felt intrinsically wrong to her How she navigates comments […] The post LPP #131 Diet Culture Recovery, Feminine Archetype, & Effects of Chronic Dieting with Whitney Catalano appeared first on Liveng Proof.

IN THIS SOLO EPISODE I’M SHARING: How exercise was modeled to me growing up How this formulated my relationship with fitness How being an athlete became a large part of my identity The stereotypes we have of personal trainers & fitness industry professionals, imprinted from diet culture The positive + negative effects of being an athlete The experiences I had, that showed me how I had value  I didn’t know that my values was independent of my performance & appearance Where I learned “smaller is better” Adopting exercise as a coping strategy that evolved into a compulsion How my relationship with exercise has evolved from control/keeping myself small → to feeling empowered Believing I needed to suffer in order to earn approval, acceptance, love, belonging Questions I am asking myself: Why am I exercising right now? Am I doing it to feel empowered and connected to myself? Or am I doing it to control/manipulate my body? Because I feel obligated to? How will this exercise make me feel after? Empowered? Disempowered? Finding the True Self  Enter to win these SIX lightroom mobile presets TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:+ Leave an itunes review+ Take a screenshot & email it to engrid@livengproof.com+ That’s […] The post LPP #130 Learning How We Have Value, Identity, Labels, & Expectations [Solo] Episode appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this episode, my best gal pal and fellow podcast host, Georgie Morley is taking over as host for the day and interviewing yours truly. This was such a fun and surprising episode to record because Georgie helped me to unearth some real gems that I would not have been able to share had I done this episode solo. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON CONNECT WITH ENGRID:Instagram: @livengproofLiveng Proof Podcast Website CONNECT WITH GEORGIE:Instagram: @georgiemorleyThe Chasing Joy PodcastWebsite CHECK OUT GAL PALS:InstagramListen to: Gal PalsJoin: Gal Pal Corral IN THIS EPISODE WE DIVE INTO: The enneagram → I share about my enneagram (The Investigator) Proud moments Learning as an empath to hold space for other people’s emotions without needing to FEEL their emotional state Communication & listening skills + Building Relationships Learning to own my voice The origin story of the Liveng Proof Podcast The differences between in-person vs. skype podcast interviews  My process for preparing both workouts for my training clients and questions for my podcast guests I’m guiding someone but I’m not doing it for them Skills of podcast hosting Switching gears in both my business and my podcast theme, to embody my value of INTEGRITY (practicing in a […] The post LPP #129 Owning My Voice, Podcasting, & Skills For Empaths appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In today’s episode I’m throwing back to one of my favorite interviews I have ever done. I’m taking it all the way back to September 2017. Now I’m not typically a re-post kinda gal myself, but you’re going to want to hear this mind-blowing story. It’s truly one for the record books. In this episode I am speaking with Bo Stegall. Owner of Bo Stegall Salon here in Greenville, SC. He spent 9 years developing his own hair care prodcut line: Bo Stegall | The Collection.  Additionally Bo has also starred in two reality tv shows. And was an on-camera style expert for E!, MTV, VH1, and TV Guide for several years. As if that wasn’t enough he’s also a huge animal lover and co-owner of the Noble Dog Hotel SUPPORT ME ON PATREON IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: * The moment his life changed forever* How he navigated the passing of his mother to small cell lung cancer* His experience with grief and loss* Moving across the country to LA at 18 years old* How he ultimately became a celebrity hair stylist in Los Angeles CA* His experience with coming out and living true to himself* The struggles he […] The post LPP #128 Letting Go Of Shame, Dealing With Grief, & Accepting Who You Are with Bo Stegall [9.1.17] appeared first on Liveng Proof.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH VYVANSE: What the mediation initially made me feel like How it impacted my appetite and sleep How it played into my eating disorder How I eventually knew I had a problem with it What sparked my decision to wean off of Vyvanse What it was like to wean off and the fears I had What recovering my energy has been like What I have gained from this decision Feeling more connected to my body = presence I was using Vyvanse as a way to cope with reality  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON CONNECT WITH ME: Email: engrid@livengproof.comInstagram: @livengproofLiveng Proof Podcast Website Other resources regarding my experience with vyvanse:  My Vyvanse Addiction Story LPP #112 ADD Medication Misuse & Eating Disorders with Katie Tewes Photo cred: Instagram: @carolinethephotographer The post LPP #127 My Vyvanse Addiction Story appeared first on Liveng Proof.

TAKEAWAYS I LEARNED IN 2019: Overcoming (A HUGE) Fear Redefining “doing my best” Embracing Intuitive Eating Being uncomfortable slowing down Freeing the real me: my decision to wean off of Vyvanse  Self Advocating Improving my response time to triggers Learning how much I need my experiences to be ACKNOWLEDGED  Self Discovery: getting to know myself (and letting go of living up to expectations) BLOG POSTS MENTIONED: A Letter From A Recovering People Pleaser My Vyvanse Addiction Story EPISODES MENTIONED: BOOKS MENTIONED: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom  PODCASTS MENTIONED: Interview with Oprah & Lady Gaga CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @livengproof Liveng Proof Podcast  Website The post LPP #126 Takeaways From 2019 appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this episode I’m sharing about my experience of feeling like I didn’t get the memo on how to fit in and belong. I’m diving into: My experiences growing up that contributed to feeling like an outsider How this experience effects the lens through which I see today How it’s easier to focus on fixing an external thing and how this grants us the illusion of control The keystones of the human experience: security, connection, belonging, acceptance, love, feeling seen — are not achieved through losing weight, buying a house, or earning more money The trap our brains fall into The underlying messages that we’ve been conditioned to believe: “this is what you should want”, “it should come naturally to everyone” The post LPP #125 Feeling Like An Outsider [SOLO] appeared first on Liveng Proof.

In this episode I’m take a leap and getting super vulnerable with you. I’m sharing about a recent experience with failure and how I ultimately am working to redefine what this means to me. This episode is perfect for anyone who has struggled with perfectionism, feels scared to go after what they want, or has taken the leap and not gotten the outcome you wanted. IN THIS EPISODE: The tools I used to get to the root of what I was feeling Facts, Feelings, Story, Old Idea, New Idea Rewriting old poisonous thoughts Learning how I cannot control the outcome but I can control my decision to take the leap & try When you get hurt then you know you feel, and when you allow yourself to feel something then you can begin to heal CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @livengproof Liveng Proof Podcast  Website The post LPP #124 A Recent ‘Failure’ [Solo Episode] appeared first on Liveng Proof.