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Spandex & Wine is a podcast for finding balance between being healthy & living a happy life. Hosted by Robin Hackney, a 23-year veteran in the fitness industry & wine consultant, this is a place to be our authentic selves as we have real conversations exploring wellness and all things wine! Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.
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You can do everything “right” for a week and still feel stuck for months. That’s usually not because you’re broken, it’s because the basics got buried under perfectionism, noise, and plans you can’t sustain. We sit down for a rapid-fire Q&A and tackle the real questions people ask when they’re trying to feel better in their body: what to eat, whether tracking food matters, what workouts actually work, and why results sometimes refuse to show up. We talk practical nutrition for real...
Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out Daily Objective Distillery We didn’t plan to find a new favorite Missouri distillery, but a quick drive for Christmas gifts turned into a full-on discovery. On the way to Amsterdam, Missouri, we spotted a building that looked like it had a story, took the chance, and ended up at Daily Objective Distillery, a ranch-side tasting room that’s growing fast for a reason. If you love craft spirits, real behind-the-scenes process talk, and places that feel l...
My outline was ready, my answers were planned, and then I did the most relatable thing possible: I left the notes on the wrong computer. So instead of a polished Q&A on fitness, nutrition, and midlife health, I hit record anyway and leaned into the bigger lesson: real life rarely follows the plan, and a balanced wellness journey has to include the ability to pivot. If you’ve ever felt thrown off by one small mistake that snowballed, you’ll feel seen. I also share a sneak peek at tw...
What if the way you breathe is the quiet lever that calms your nerves, powers your lifts, protects your pelvic floor, and helps you sleep deeper? We dig into the simple mechanics that shift your body from braced and busy to steady and strong, using tools that cost nothing and work anywhere. From longer nasal exhales that signal safety to a rib-expanding inhale that wakes up your diaphragm, you’ll learn how breath becomes a skill you can use before bed, before a hard conversation, and under a ...
What if better light could change how you feel, move, and age? We sit down with Dr. Carl, a veteran chiropractor and light therapy pioneer, to unpack how full-body red and near-infrared systems aim to boost cellular energy, accelerate recovery, and support fat loss without extremes. From the earliest “flashlight” gadgets to today’s medical-grade beds, we trace what actually matters—cool-running LEDs placed close to the skin, full-body coverage, and adjustable settings that fit different bodie...
A romantic train ride with prime rib sounded perfect—until rain, a straight-line route, and a mid-journey food restock turned it into a comedy of logistics. We decided to laugh, connect with the couples around us, and pull a bigger lesson from the chaos: balance isn’t about perfect plans, it’s about finding joy when things get weird. That energy fuels everything we unpack next, from creative healing to strength training you can trust. We bring back the voice of intuitive artist Alenda Jacobs...
Ever feel like your days look successful from the outside but feel tight and joyless on the inside? We get honest about that midlife friction and share a path forward that doesn’t require burning it all down. Robin opens with a surprising health insight from a pelvic floor session with Lindsay Graham—an experience that reframed nagging hip and back issues—and uses it to springboard into a deeper question: how do we design a life that feels good to live, not just good to post? Together, we un...
www.morgansheedy.com A third DUI, a family tragedy, and a choice that changed everything. Morgan Sheedy joins us to share how he rebuilt his life by following a simple compass: want, structure, discipline, and grace. The story is raw and hopeful, grounded in practical steps you can start today—whether you’re pursuing sobriety, chasing a promotion, or trying to get your health back on track. We dig into why clarity of want is non-negotiable and how structure makes discipline easier. Morgan la...
Your walk is a window into your brain. We sit down with Danny Davis of Atlas Custom Health to break down how gait, balance, vision, and breath reveal which parts of the nervous system need more activation or less noise—and how the right drill can create instant, measurable change. Instead of chasing tight muscles, we follow the signals your body gives in real time, using test-retest methods to confirm what actually improves range, stability, and coordination. Danny explains the cross-talk be...
The latest flip of the food pyramid sparked a lot of reactions in our feeds, and for good reason: it reflects how nutrition advice can swing from one extreme to the next. We take a clear-eyed look at why those swings leave people confused and hungry, and we map out a steady, practical approach to protein, plants, and sustainable habits that actually fit real life. You’ll hear how a simple protein baseline can stabilize appetite and energy, why spacing protein across the day matters, and how t...
Ready for a fresh start that doesn’t demand more hustle? Robin returns after a short pause to share a candid reset: stepping away to rest, listening to her body, and choosing alignment over noise. The conversation is warm, honest, and practical—an invitation to build a wellness routine that feels sustainable, joyful, and real. We dig into the pressure of over-scheduling and how chasing constant output can quietly drain your energy and joy. Robin unpacks why she moved from a packed guest line...
Holidays have a way of turning the kitchen into a cookie minefield and routines into wishful thinking. We get it—and we’re not here to guilt you into a celery cleanse. We’re sharing a path back to steady energy, clearer choices, and real momentum so January doesn’t feel like a crash diet in disguise. We unpack why resolutions tend to fail by day two and show how simple systems—daily reminders, clear workouts, weekly progressions, and real accountability—beat extreme plans every time. You’ll ...
CLICK HERE for James' webstie What if your watch could tell you when your set actually triggered muscle growth? We sit down with designer-turned-founder James Blake to explore how heartbreak, grit, and a lifetime of making useful things led to a new wearable that detects hypertrophy so you can stop guessing and start progressing with confidence. James’ path is anything but linear: car design in the Bay Area, yacht projects in Miami, medical devices, and a turn into UX after building a langua...
What if your dog’s favorite treat also fueled a shelter dog’s second chance? We sat down with Chris and Christy Dennis, the duo behind GivePet, to explore how one small bag can create big, local change. Their promise is simple and powerful: for every purchase, treats go straight to a rescue or shelter chosen by the store you buy from, helping with daily training, socialization, and stress relief when it matters most. We dig into how GivePet crafts truly human-grade treats using rolled oats, ...
Your body isn’t a collection of parts, and your pelvic floor isn’t a niche topic. It’s the quiet system that shapes how you lift, run, laugh, sneeze, and recover—especially through pregnancy and postpartum. We sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Lindsey Graham to unpack the missing education most of us never get, and we turn it into practical steps you can use right away. Lindsey shares her journey from marathon runner to C-section recovery to VBAC advocate, and why “just listen to...
The story opens with a diagnosis no parent wants to hear and unfolds into a masterclass on grit, hope, and everyday choices that add up. We sit down with Izzy from RustyBelle Farms to trace Rudy’s first year—from a grade four brain hemorrhage and a VP shunt to the unforgettable moment he sprinted across the living room. Along the way, Izzy shares how a crisis sparked creativity: three heartfelt books that translate complex realities for kids, celebrate faith during hard chapters, and offer pr...
Find Your Light Wellness Healing doesn’t start with a stricter plan—it starts with feeling safe in your own skin. We sit down with Uma, a former mechanical engineer from South Africa turned yoga teacher, health coach, and energy medicine practitioner, to unpack how stored stress and survival patterns shape eating, weight, and the way we talk to our bodies. Her story moves beyond before-and-after to the quiet work of nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and presence, showing why “doing ...
A smoother swing starts long before you grip the club. We unpack how true mobility—usable range of motion you can control—links to power, accuracy, and pain-free golf, and we map the exact areas most players overlook: hips, shoulders, thoracic spine, core stability, and the all-important ankles. Rather than chasing swing tips, we show how restoring rotation in the right joints and adding stability where it counts helps you load deeper, transfer energy cleanly, and repeat your mechanics under ...
Stepping into discomfort might just be the pathway to greater strength, clarity, and wellbeing. This episode dives deep into the increasingly popular world of cold therapy, exploring everything from accessible cold showers to high-tech cryotherapy chambers. We begin with some personal news about shifting the podcast to a Friday-only schedule, allowing for more thoughtful content creation while maintaining balance. Then we explore the fascinating world of cold exposure and its surprising bene...
Ever found yourself wandering aimlessly around the gym, uncertain what to do next? You're not alone. That feeling of gym confusion is exactly what I address in this candid conversation about the transformative power of program design. Program design sits at that sweet spot between freestyle workouts and full personal training. It's perfect for self-motivated individuals who don't necessarily need constant supervision but would benefit tremendously from having a structured roadmap. As a fitne...
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