Pound This Path

Pound This® Path is your go-to podcast for a holistic approach to mental and physical wellness, designed to be listened to while walking outdoors—an activity shown to boost both mental and physical health. Hosted by Amanda Valentine, this show blends personal stories, expert advice, and real-life experiences to inspire and motivate you on your own health journey. Amanda opens up about her experiences with cPTSD, ADHD, PMDD, weight fluctuations, and perimenopause, sharing the lessons she's learned along the way. Pound This Path covers a wide range of topics, including nutrition, fitness, mental health, meal prep, life coaching, and more—giving you practical tools and insights to thrive physically and mentally. Join Amanda on the path to discovering your true potential and creating a life of health, balance, and purpose.

842: Navigating Life Changes With Sean Kelly

In this episode Sean Kelly and I discuss how we navigate major life changes, like, Sean losing his job. We touch on emotional eating, creating a healthy mindset and asking for help.    https://poundthispath.com/ This is NOT medical or expert advice. This is just me sharing my own personal journey and what I'm learning. I'm hoping you can find this helpful and will seek your own treatment if needed. It's okay to ask for help. You are not alone. 

12-04
01:05:36

841: Improving Negative Body Image

In this epsiode I discuss my lifelong struggles with negative body image and what tools I'm currently learning in therapy to help improve these negative thoughts.  This is NOT medical or expert advice. This is just me sharing my own personal journey and what I'm learning. I'm hoping you can find this helpful and will seek your own treatment if needed. It's okay to ask for help. You are not alone.    Mentioned in this episode:  The UC Health Stress Center where I'm currently in treatment for PTSD: https://www.uchealth.com/stress-center/   Where you can listen to me on the radio if I'd like to hear me discuss much lighter topics: https://www.catcountry941.com/   Find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/poundthispath   New website here: https://poundthispath.com/  

11-25
49:12

840: Being diagnosed with CPTSD, ADHD, PMDD & Perimenopause

After a year long break from this podcast, I'd like to catch you up on some breakthroughs in my health & wellness journey. Being diagnosed with CPTSD, ADHD, PMDD & perimenopause not only plays a major role in my mental health journey, but plays one in my physical health journey as well. I share this with the hopes of creating awareness and to let you know that you're not alone in your own struggles. I plan on diving deeper into these topics in future episodes.  Mentioned in this episode:  The UC Health Stress Center where I'm currently in treatment for PTSD: https://www.uchealth.com/stress-center/   My primary care physician Dr. Aruna Puthota: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=%230015BD95R    My gynecologist Dr. Kimberly Russell: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=S39K0PUTCI   Where you can listen to me on the radio if I'd like to hear me discuss much lighter topics: https://www.catcountry941.com/   Find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/poundthispath   My current favorite podcast, Secondhand Therapy: https://secondhandtherapypod.com/en-usd/  

11-18
53:32

839: Cincy Girls Who Walk With Tara Osborne

Tara Osborne grew up in Cincinnati, moved away, and came back to find herself looking for a new group of women she could share common interests with. So, Tara started a walking group: Cincy Girls Who. Not only did this group get hundreds of women walking, now it's creating connections far beyond Tara's expectations. Hear all about it in this episode.  Find Cincy Girls Who here: https://www.cincygirlswho.com/  

11-08
41:07

838: Jason Allen's Health Journey Through Sobriety

Jason Allen is a friend and former radio co-host of mine. In this episode Jason gets real vulnerable and honest about his choice to give up alcohol and how that has impacted not only his health, but his relationships.    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

10-15
01:55:32

837: Answering Your Questions About My Life

In this episode my good friend and badass wellness coach Lindsey Bonadonna interviews me and asks the questions you wanted to know the answers to (from an Instagram poll). Find Lindsey here: https://nourishatbe.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

10-08
01:12:51

836: Trusting Intuition - Emily Kendall's Breastfeeding Journey

In this episode entrepreneur, author, mother, wife and my friend Emily Kendall shares her breastfeeding journey and the book she's now published to help other women.  Find Let It Flow here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/let-it-flow-emily-l-kendall/1144112298;jsessionid=06243C967588EAE0BDE691CBE7847B97.prodny_store01-atgap08     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

10-01
01:10:42

835: Amanda's Diary - Elimination Diet Update

An update on doing Whole 30 to help solve my inflammation issues...   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

09-24
27:17

834: Meal Planning, Macros And Weight Loss Surgery With Jess Valoy

Jess Valoy is a coach, meal planning and macro specialist with Team Fit With Me. In this episode, Jess discusses her own journey including weight loss surgery and now how she helps others with their nutition goals with meal planning and macro counting.  **A heads up of background noises in this episode** Find Jess at Team Fit With Me here: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/ Find Jess on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/jessv_fitwithme/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

09-24
43:47

833: How Hunter Got Healthy, Lost 50 Pounds And Is Helping Others

Hunter Stoler, Health With Hunter, is a certified nutrition and health coach. In this episode Hunter shares his own weight loss journey and how it sparked a passion to help others on theirs. Hunter also shares his favorite tips and tricks on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Find Hunter's website here: https://healthwithhunter.shop/ Find Hunter on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/healthwithhunter/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

09-17
41:32

832: Amanda's Diary - Elimination Diet

An update on my current diet and exercise routine. Working on my autoimmune disease -- finally!    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

09-05
29:41

831: Doh Joy! Low Carb Bread With Founder Julie Lincoln

Founder of Doh Joy bread, Julie Lincoln, joins me to discuss her entrepreneurship journey and how she helped create a low carb bread. From Doh Joy's website: Inside every bite is a wholesome blend of ingredients, like protein and fiber from wheat, milled sunflower seeds, apple cider vinegar and coconut oil, that provide that "real" bread flavor you love without the empty calories you don't. With no added sugar or sweeteners of any kind, Dohjoy is blood sugar friendly, too. Find Doh Joy here: https://dohjoy.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

08-21
42:17

830: Self Care Entrepreneurship With Business Strategist Stacy Kessler

Stacy Kessler is a small business strategist helping women create businesses that help them thrive AND make them happy. In this epsiode, we discuss Stacy's own entreprenuer journey, and how she created a business built on her own self care and how she want to live her life -- and now how she's helping others do the same.    Find Stacy Kessler here: https://www.stacykessler.me/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

08-14
57:07

829: Amanda's Diary - To Lose Weight, Or Not To Lose Weight?

It's my birthday! Time tio catch up on all the things that have happened in my life over the last year, including gaining weight.    If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

08-08
47:48

828: All About Perimenopause With Dr. Carrie Jones

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is the Chief Medical Officer for NuEthix Formulations and specializes in hormonal health. In this episode we discuss all the signs, symptoms and solutions to perimenopause and menopause.  Find Dr. Carrie Jones here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejones/   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

07-31
53:57

827: Bringing A Lifetime Of Fitness Expertise To Team Fit With Me With Renee And Billy

Renee and Billy both have decades of experience in the fitness industry, and now bring their expertise to Team Fit With Me! In this episode hear about Renee & Billy's take on virtual training and their advice for long term fitness.   If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

07-25
43:49

826: The Secrets To Long Term Wellness Success With Matt Kasee

Losing weight? Keeping up with a fitness routine? It's hard in the short term, and even harder in the long term. Personal trainer and owner of Trilogy Fitness Systems, Matt Kasee, joins me to discuss our secrets to long term wellness success.  Find more information on Trilogy here: https://www.trilogyfitnesssystems.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

07-17
49:06

825: Move Beyond Surviving With Dr. Kelly McLean

Dr. Kelly McLean is a surgical oncologist at The Christ Hospital Health Network and founder of Move Beyond Surviving. Move Beyond Surviving is dedicated to empowering breast cancer survivors to overcome the emotional, physical, and mental impact resulting from their disease by physically challenging themselves in nature. Engaging in outdoor adventures can profoundly affect a survivor’s ability to live a life in which they thrive.   In this epsiode Dr. Kelly Discusses everything this organization does and how you can get involved.    Find more information about Move Beyond Surviving here: https://movebeyondsurviving.org/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

07-10
26:41

824: Answering Your Mental Health Questions With Dr. Shelby Gardner

Dr. Shelby Gardner is a Primary Care Pysician at The Christ Hospital Health Network. In this episode, Dr. Gardner answers your questions! Including: -What are natural/holistic alternatives to anti-depressant medications? -What is the effectiveness of CBD for mental health issues? -How accurate is advice/self assessment tests on the internet? -Is telehealth more or less effective for mental health issues? -At what point do I seek help? -Does perimenopause effect anxiety levels? -How much does exercise effect your mental health?   For more information, find Dr. Garder here: https://www.thechristhospital.com/physician-details?Provider=%230018QHPPD     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/

07-03
40:40

823: The Life Changing Powers Of Nature With Pam Cho

Pam Cho has been coaching senior business leaders and early-career professionals since 2009. Previously, Pam spent 20+ years as a corporate communications officer with two Fortune 500 companies, managed an international trade association, and served in The White House. Pam received a certification as a forest therapy guide through the ANFT (Association of Nature & Forest Therapy), and enjoys providing outdoor settings for coaching sessions with her clients. In this episode, Pam discusses the life changing powers of nature and how she helps coach people to be their best selves outdoors.  Find Pam & Trek Coaching here: https://trekcoaching.com/     If you're in need of a health coach, and you'd like to check out Team Fit With Me, contact Sarah for all pricing packages tailored to your needs: https://www.teamfitwithme.com/   In Cincinnati looking for healthy meals and meal prep?? Give Clean Eatz a try in Newport: https://www.cleaneatz.com/   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

06-26
39:32

Lj

Love, Love, LOVE this podcast. I listen to it twice a day. I listen to new episodes on my walk during my lunch hour and review older episodes each evening before going to sleep. Have not been able to find anything else like it. Love you Amanda!

09-03 Reply

Steffany Reid

great tips! thank you. I wanted to ask you if you know of any recipe books that have good tasting, easy meal ideas. I lost 50 lbs. and am in maintenance mode but struggle with meal ideas.

05-24 Reply

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