This week the hosts of NBC’s Chicago Today Show join me to discuss the lifestyles that support their careers. I wanted to dive into the stress and pressure that come with life on camera, and what tactics each of them use to diffuse that stress. I ask Cortney and Matt about that press, their morning […]
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From Struggling Mom to Inspiring Coach, w/ Gina DiGiovanni-Kirby.
Gina is a mother of 3, wife, aunt, and has a full time career. Her 40th birthday became a motivation for her to start making some changes. 3 years later a simple internet program would eventually lead to a life transformation. Gina tells us her struggles, ones that we can all relate to, and how […]
Perspective: Healthy Eating, Weight Loss, and Lifestyle.
Today I speak about the societal perspectives regarding healthy eating and what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. Are dieting and healthy eating synonymous? Why have we focused our lifestyle decisions solely around weight loss and our appearance? Are we self aware? You will leave this episode with a lot to consider. Please let […]
Chronic Pain: The Trainers Role, w/ Lucy Hendricks.
What is the trainers role when it comes to working with people experiencing chronic pain? While treating and diagnosing pain is assuredly the role of the rehabilitation professional, it is an equal necessity for qualified trainers to be able to help people in chronic pain workout safely, continue seeing results in the areas possible, and […]
Self-Sufficiency: A Lifestyle Perspective, w/ Chris Conley.
In this episode you will hear from Chris Conley: business owner, entrepreneur, husband, father, and, particularly for this episode, a mast of Self-Sufficiency. I’ve known Chris and his wife, Cira, for many years now. They are the ultimate DIY’ers. Cooking, gardening, composting, building furniture, starting businesses, making kombucha. You name it, they do it. What […]
Self-awareness and Body Cues: Understanding your needs, w/ Vilmaliz Bosque.
In today’s episode, Vilma and I talk about the importance of understanding your body, it’s cues, and the affects of our choices. Our bodies are fantastic messengers, if only we have the ability to listen. Vilma will talk you through the importance of giving your body what needs, whether that be time, experiences, or a […]
Just Start with 7 Minutes: Motivation, Discipline, and Movement, w/ Tony Stubbs.
Tony Stubbs is a former professional football player who learned during his younger years just how important movement and nutrition were to his health. While on the outside Tony looked like the definition of health, internally his body was giving him warning signals. Tony was diagnosed with high blood pressure, which motivated him to make […]
Self-Defense: For Safety, Confidence, and Awareness. W/ Dana Hernandez.
Today Dana Hernandez walks us through her journey from veterinarian to self-defense specialist. She opens up about why she made the career change and all the emotions and challenges that accompanied it. Dana is now doing amazing work, helping women around the world develop the confidence, awareness, and self-defense tactics they need to stay safe. […]
Business Ownership and Health in the Midst of a Pandemic, w/ Justin Grinnell.
In this episode you will hear from Justin Grinnell, gym owner and personal trainer. Justin owns a successful gym in Michigan. Today you’ll hear him talk about how he started his business, how he adjusted during the pandemic, and his thoughts on people and their health. Justin has been a significant influence on myself and […]
Behind the Scenes of Human Movement, Content Creation, and Finding your Niche, w/ Conor Harris.
In this episode you will hear from Conor Harris. Conor is an expert in human movement. He has trained countless amounts of clients and athletes to move better, and in doing so feel better. Conor has built a highly successful business not only training clients, but also educating fellow trainers on how to do the […]