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Author: Michelle Zellner

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Be A Better Being with Michelle Zellner is all about personal growth. Armed with information and inspiration, Michelle wants YOU to live your healthiest, happiest life. You can also tune into Be A Better Being on YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Eric McCalpine embodies the principles of faith, family, and fitness. Today, he shares his journey growing up in a large, close-knit family in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and how his upbringing shaped his values and habits. As Thanksgiving approaches, Eric's stories of familial love, fitness dedication, and spiritual gratitude provide timely inspiration. Learn about the importance of intentionality in family relationships, maintaining a consistent fitness regimen, and the role of gratitude in leadin...
Veteran Kristal Alfonso is the Wine Yogi. After an injury in the Air Force changed her life forever she discovered yoga and used her GI education opportunities to pursue the culinary degree that led her to becoming a level 2 sommelier. Kristal's story is full of twists and turns but it's real, and a testament to the fact that no matter what you go through, your health is in your hands. Through her story, Kristal and Michelle emphasize the importance of mindfulness, holistic health, and adapti...
This week Michelle shares her interview from earlier this month on the Mandy Connell Show! And it's all about strength training. Michelle has had the privilege of being on Mandy's show close to 50 times over the last five years, and this is her favorite conversation they've ever had. You can listen to Mandy's appearance on episode 31, Healthy Habits, from all the way back in April 2022 here.And, catch episode 53, From Insecure to Inspiring: Anthony Rodriguez and His Weight Loss Journey, with ...
Mariah Prussia is a motivational speaker, professor, non-profit founder, and more with a diverse background in personal training, self defense, and mixed martial arts. She's here to talk confidence, its significance in personal growth, and methods to cultivate it from a young age. Mariah shares insights on the importance of learning from failure, effective communication, and how to support and empower children (and adults) to build confidence. The conversation also delves into the impact of s...
Peach Grayson wrote the book on menopause. Well, at least three of them. After her own tumultuous menopause journey, she realized there were a lot of women, men, and even doctors in desperate need of menopause knowledge. Michelle wraps up Healthy Aging Month with a crucial conversation on importance of understanding menopause for both women and men. Peach discusses her series of books aimed at demystifying the big M with humor and accessible information, including a special guide for men to b...
Kalia Garrido is the founder of Healthy Women Leaders. With Michelle she discusses the inspiration behind the organization, the launch of her new book, and the core life lessons surrounding radical self-care. Kalia also shares her journey from running a tech development company to creating a community focused on wellness, networking, and personal growth. They dive into the importance of knowing yourself, managing stress, and implementing sustainable habits for better health and satisfaction. ...
Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health struggles. It may be distressing to some listeners.Ethnographer Jinhyun Shin has been preventing suicides since a fateful phone call at age 15. He highlights the role loneliness and lack of real connection play in suicide, reminds us that the descent to suicidal ideation is never sudden, and urges us to abandon the idea of normal. Jin and Michelle also explore the impact of technology, identity or lack thereof, and the importan...
Michelle wraps up National Wellness Month with guests Tripp Parks and Bret Huotari, who share their expertise in coaching, genetic testing, and senior fitness. The conversation delves into their collaborative efforts to offer tailored health programs, the importance of holistic wellness, and the benefits of focusing on seniors' fitness. Tripp and Bret also discuss the challenges and misconceptions around health and the significance of personalized, data-driven approaches to achieving optimal ...
Tyneka Pack, founder and CEO of ImPACKt Fitness, is all about empowering women. She shares personal fitness journey from working out ten years ago to founding a fitness company that primarily serves women, especially female entrepreneurs and businesswomen. Tyneka discusses her background, the impact of bodybuilding on her confidence, and how her passion for fitness led her to launch ImPACKt Fitness. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance, strength, and joy in your fitness routine. S...
Sashelle Synch Up

Sashelle Synch Up

2024-07-2234:21

The year is half over and it's been a minute since Sasha has joined the show. As always A LOT is going on and we are over due for a catch up. There are plenty of valuable nuggets throughout the conversation, as well as a major announcement about the show. Tune in to be in the know!Connect with Sasha:IG: @sasha.patriciaConnect with us:betterbeings.netIG: @be.a.better.beingMichelle: @betterbeingsusYouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist
Tracie Bearden joined me for a really important topic that does not receive the attention it deserves. As a medical speech therapist, brain injury specialist and a traumatic brain injury survivor herself, she has dedicated herself to educating the public and healthcare providers. Tracie shares her personal experience and discusses the importance of brain injury education and support. In addition to highlighting the various ways brain injuries can occur, and the potential long-term conseq...
Cody Jones is an entrepreneur, fitness advocate, personal growth enthusiast, and host of the Pure Wisdom Podcast. He believes that mindset, health, and personal growth are foundational influences in our lives. Today Cody shares his journey and insights on men's health. He started a landscaping business at the age of 20 and has learned valuable lessons about business, self-growth, and relationships. Cody emphasizes the importance of embracing struggle and adversity to build self-confidence and...
Kathryne Imabayashi is an parents of boys coach, author, and former educator. Today, she and Michelle talk about raising boys and the challenges they face in today's society. Kathy shares her personal journey of understanding the inner emotional world of boys and the societal expectations placed on them. They discuss the impact of stereotypes and the 'boy code' on boys' behavior and emotional expression. They also explore the challenges boys face in the educational system and the need for awa...
Lance Vieira is the head football coach of Littleton High School. Today he and Michelle talk about the importance of emotional outlets, like sports and physical fitness, for boys and how their needs differ from girls. They discuss how sports can provide an a productive environment to let out aggression, teach teamwork and discipline, and build confidence and courage. Lance shares his approach to coaching, which focuses on developing the whole person and instilling values such as hard work, re...
Dr. Darian Parker, a long-time personal trainer and fitness expert, joins Michelle on the podcast to discuss the evolution of the fitness industry and the importance of human connection in personal training. They explore the shift from focusing solely on physical fitness to addressing mental health and well-being. Dr. D emphasizes the need for trainers to have a unique point of view and provide valuable services that clients cannot easily do on their own as well as the challenges of envisioni...
Mandy McGowan thought she wanted to be a nurse until life's twists and turns brought her into the financial industry. After starting her own accounting firm and confronting how money was mismanaged in her own business, she started to connect with other business owners and realized that money troubles are almost universal. Now Mandy is a coach who focuses on money mindset and profitability strategy for small business owners. In this episode, Mandy and Michelle share personal stories and belief...
Jenya Kuvshinova is an emotional wellness and life navigation coach certified by the International Coaching Federation, nature retreat guide and a world-wide adventure traveler. As a coach and transformational guide Jenya helps people in transitions like loss, career change, midlife crisis or relocation to work through their difficult emotions and find their new identity so they can fall back in love with their lives.The dream to bring together hiking in mountains and personal growth was firs...
This Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, Sasha reflects on how far Kyan has come and shares her own journey as a parent of a child with autism and the transformative experiences she's had. She discusses the importance of grieving and accepting help, as well as the kindness of strangers and the power of disability access programs. Prioritizing community and self-care is essential for being the best version of yourself and advocating for others!Connect with us:betterbeings.netIG: @be.a.bette...
Janet White is no stranger to life challenges, including finding herself on the brink of death a few short years ago. Not satisfied with the prognosis from her medical team, she set off on a life-altering journey of a different kind. Through her own determination, research, positive thinking and healthy eating, she started to heal.By enduring her own critical situations, Janet gained valuable skills and knowledge of holistic self-healing and was inspired to help others. Now, as a certified NB...
Feeding Your Human

Feeding Your Human

2024-03-0442:14

This week, Michelle and Sasha discuss the importance of nutrition and the impact of food on the body. They explore childhood eating habits and how they impact us as adults, like giving us misconceptions about things like protein and cholesterol. The most important thing is real food. Remember, PFF is your BFF!Connect with us:betterbeings.netIG: @be.a.better.beingMichelle: @betterbeingsusSasha: @sasha.patriciaYouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist
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