A Whole New You

Graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in pre-med and psychology, Joanna has always had a fascination with the workings of the human mind and body. After college, she thrived in Chicago for 11 years as a successful consultant and entrepreneur. All the while, this lifelong fitness enthusiast maintained her pursuit of a targeted exercise regimen that was both physically challenging and mentally stimulating — Enter the Dailey Method. After moving back to her native Pittsburgh, it was clear that her home town and this ideal workout just had to meet. Joanna is thrilled the people of western Pennsylvania now get to experience the transformation of mind, body, and spirit that comes with The Dailey Method.

Intro

[01:00] Joanna Amelio bio.

[02:15] Joanna's personal story with The Dailey Method and becoming a franchise owner.

[03:40] How The Dailey Method works – focus on alignment, engagement, and movement. Greater body awareness, increased stretching, and increased strength.

[05:25] Taking muscles to complete fatigue so body recruits extra muscle fibers which results in denser muscles and increased metabolism. Longer, leaner body.

[8:00] Class offerings at the Wexford location- Interval, Gentle, Dailey Barre, Dailey Basics, Daily Fusion, Daily Release (very restorative and fascia release). Benefits of fascia release include decreased soreness, improved tissue recovery, improved range of motion, decreases inflammation, reduces pain and chronic stress.

[12:30] Community built in the boutique fitness realm.

[13:30] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/links below)

[15:45] Concept of mind, body, and spirit. Filling your cup and moments of ease.

[17:25] Other fun activities at the studio and partnerships. Acupuncture, organic juice, field trips for outdoor Barre, chair massage, evening events to socialize, and apparel.

[19:50] Childcare provided!! As young as 6 weeks old. Babies and bodies will be taken care of.

https://thedaileymethod.com/

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Amy Wilson is a wife, partner, and encourager to the love of her life, Trent. She's also a mama to three amazing human beings ages 13, 11, and 8. Amy is a runner, former educator, book worm, podcast addict, and love warrior. She strives to be intentional in her marriage, parenting, friendships, and faith. Running was once a chore and is now a life saver for her. She often credits it for keeping her sane. Amy is an advocate for childhood cancer awareness and pediatric brain cancer in particular. She dreams of a world where there is a cure for cancer in all of its many forms. She considers herself blessed to be running Memphis as a St. Jude Hero and a member of Team Smiles for Sophie Forever for the 8th time.

Intro

[01:15] Amy's background, personal story, and running history.

[05:20] Where to start if you want to run a marathon.

[07:00] Registration and training process.

[08:50] Inside the mind of a marathoner on race day (also why .2 in the 26.2?). Self talk and expectations.

[13:10] Fueling your body for training then race day (goo…yuck!).

[19:17] Life lessons and the running community.

[22:25] Running for purpose. Amy's work with St. Jude and pediatric brain cancer.

Links:

Amy's IG: @amyd_wilson

Fundraising link:

heroes.stjude.org/amydwilson2019

For more information about Smiles for Sophie Forever:

sfsf.org

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What is your favorite form of exercise? What type of exercise are you intimidated by? In today's kick off of a very informative exercise series, Kim and Laurie share their personal experience and history with exercise. Get ready to chuckle about Laurie's totally 80's spandex aerobics in college! Appropriate exercise can change with the seasons of life and definitely is not one-size-fits-all.

Intro

[01:30] Review from Kimberly Susanne

[02:25] Kick-off of exercise series

[04:00] Laurie's experience with cheerleading, her girls dancing, instructing aerobics, weight training, gym days as a single woman, working out with the hubby, what exercise looked like with young children, visiting gyms as a form of networking once becoming a health coach.

[13:25] Laurie shares some details about different gyms/studios she has tried the past couple years. Hot yoga, pilates machines, barre, boot camp, orange theory, community center, YMCA, Planet Fitness.

[25:00] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/links below)

[27:00] Kim's struggle with exercise and young kids. The coveted pre-school time!

[29:20] Kim's history with exercise. Running, weight training, taxing her body then learning how to lose weight by being gentle with herself. After being forced to slow down as the result of an injury, Kim lost 20 pounds!

[38:15] Kim talks about pregnancy and how it permanently impacted her pelvic floor. As a result, exercise today looks a lot different.

Links:

Blog Post mentioned: "How I Lost Weight By Being Gentle With Myself"

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Sarah Morgan, The Gene Queen, is known for her innovative ideas that connect science to everyday life in a way that impacts thousands. Albert Einstein's quote, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough," has inspired Sarah to write and communicate in a way that a 4-year-old or a 40-year-old will understand. Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Buddies In My Belly, a health education company delivering serious science for serious health in a way that is seriously fun for the whole family.

Intro and 5-Star Review

[02:10] Introduction to Sarah (about herself, family life, history, how she got into the health/wellness/nutrition arena)

[08:00] Why she developed "Buddies in My Belly" probiotic line for children/infants and its corresponding children's book

[16:05] Why probiotics are essential for us ALL — digestion, reduction in inflammation, immunity, elimination, brain health/mood, skin health, weight management, sleep. Discussion on pre-biotics and post-biotics.

[26:27] Products within "Buddies in My Belly" line — powder, chewables, "Be Calm" which helps with mood/sleep/relaxation.

[29:45] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/ links below)

[31:55] Children's book "Buddies in My Belly" characters and how they teach about the importance of probiotics in fun ways

[37:50] FREE Resources on website: Food plate, Shopping list, Snack sheets, E-cookbook, How to take care of buddies chart (what helps vs hurts), "Perfect Poop" chart with pictures!, How to pick a probiotic guide

[40:30] Sarah's other lines geared towards women: "Vitamin IQ" (Multivitamin, "Mommy Brain", Fertility enhancer, Lactation support) and "Even" (Supplements that minimize the effects of certain medications — "The Other Pill", "Stain Support")

[45:37] How to find/connect with Sarah

Links:

Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_gene_queen/

Sarah's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegenequeen/

Buddies in My Belly: https://buddiesinmybelly.com

Sarah's other products/websites: https://www.vitaminiq.com

https://evenhealthco.com

Sarah's email: [email protected]

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Cheyenne Hinkle is a full-time stepmother of 3 boys, a wife, Second Grade teacher, spin enthusiast and instructor, and avid reader and podcast listener. She went from being a single girl that ate take-out most nights and got a minimum of 9 hours of sleep a night to juggling a husband, household, 3 rowdy boys and a full-time career.

Intro and 5-Star Review

[02:00] Introduction to Cheyenne (about herself, family life, work, history)

[08:24] Marrying a man who was a "package deal" with 3 boys; How they prepared the boys ahead of time for the transition to having a stepmother

[16:21] How Cheyenne's relationship with the kids has evolved over time — from "fun girlfriend" to the role of mom and disciplinarian; How her job as a teacher has helped in step-parenting and how being a stepmom has helped her be a better teacher.

[22:43] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/ links below)

[24:55] How Cheyenne and her husband manage to get in "couple time" and things they do to keep their relationship strong

[32:09] Positive points of being a step-parent

[38:24] How to find/connect with Cheyenne

Links:

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Jamie Karlovits is a stay at home mom to 3 kids plus a furry one. Her daughter Emily has Down Syndrome which has added the title of Special Needs Mom to her credentials. She shares her busy and crazy life with her husband Doug. Jamie has a blog called Mindful in the Muddle where she creates awareness, connection, encouragement and joy along with a little humor. Prior to being a stay at home mom, Jamie was an event planner for corporations and associations. She received her bachelor degree in Communications from John Carroll University.

Intro and 5-Star Review

[02:00] Introduction to Jamie (about herself, family life, history)

[09:00] Emily's birth, unexpected diagnosis, feelings surrounding her birth, initial resources offered

[22:40] Emily's strengths and challenges, the obstacles she's overcome

[30:14] Things Jamie does to support Emily and help her learn and grow

[34:39] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/ links below)

[36:52] Outside resources available to families with children w/ Down Syndrome (books, websites, Facebook groups, Instagram pages)

[43:45] Common misconceptions surrounding Down Syndrome, terms/language that are offensive, common stereotypes

[52:20] How Jamie implements self-care even during trying times

[56:20] Advice for moms of children newly diagnosed with special needs, "The Lucky Few"

[1:01:19] How to find/connect with Jamie

Books mentioned:

Bloom by Kelle Hampton

Road Map to Holland by Jennifer Graf Groneberg

Expecting Adam by Martha Beck

Links:

National Down Syndrome Syndrome Society www.ndss.org

Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network www.DSdiagnosisnetwork.org

Down Syndrome Center of Pittsburgh www.dsapgh.org

Jamie's Instagram: www.instagram.com/mindfulinthemuddle

Jamie's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mindfulinthemuddle

Jamie's website: www.jamiekarlovits.com

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Transitions! We are transitioning seasons from summer to fall and schedules from lax to structured. The kids headed back to school to new classrooms, new classmates, and higher level work. When we are changing, we are growing though it can feel scary and stressful at the time. In this episode, both Kim and Laurie share about their recent times of change and life lessons.

Intro

[01:20] Shared an iTunes review

[02:00] Transitions – new headsets for first virtual recording, Laurie's 11 inch hair cut, back to school, and Kim's big changes.

[05:45] Kim's story about job loss, house hunting, moving, back to school, and moms group.

[37:25] Laurie talks about getting back to the grind, finding moments for self care, and new normals.

[40:00] Back to school, back to you! Laurie talks about being so ready to work and new career endeavors.

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Justine Clark is a Certified Health Coach, Life Coach, and group fitness instructor specializing in holistic weight loss. She is the creator of 90-Day Total Body Transformation. Justine combines her background of extreme dieting, emotional eating and thyroid disease to help career-driven women lose weight for good with more food, fun exercise, and lifelong habits.

Intro and 5-Star Review

[02:00] Introduction to Justine

[04:06] Justine's history with diet, weight loss, and thyroid issues

[09:45] About Justine's diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and treatment

[14:33] The role of gut health in disease and ailments

[18:03] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/ links below)

[20:20] Justine's diet and lifestyle prior to diagnosis

[23:00] Changes to her diet/lifestyle AFTER diagnosis — whole foods focus, how she incorporates "cheat" foods, her attitude around food now

[28:50] "Finding food freedom with thyroid disease" — Justine's explanation, meal scaffolding, giving ourselves the ability to choose vs restriction

[41:31] Advice for anyone with potential or diagnosed thyroid disease — signs/symptoms, blood work recommendations, which doctor/health professional to look for

[49:10] Justine's services/clients

[53:04] How to find/connect with Justine

Links:

Justine's Instagram: @justineclarkwellness

Justine's Facebook: @justineclarkwellness

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Cecily lives on a farm in Canada. She's passionate about eating whole foods for life, and for healing. She has 10 years experience as a nurse, however, her focus has shifted to helping other women understand their own health and purpose AND grow in knowledge and faith. She encourages them to live each day with intention. Cecily and her husband Kyle have 3 children, and they enjoy homeschooling them, pursuing new adventures, and living life to the fullest!

Intro

[01:53] Introduction to Cecily

[03:54] Cecily's history, family, work as an RN/entrepreneur/blogger

[06:19] About Cecily's daily life on a farm in Canada

[11:25] Favorite meals she prepares for her family using produce and meats from the farm. "Convenience is killing people" … but her meal ideas are nutrient-dense and simplistic enough for anyone to try.

[16:55] Show partner Perfect Supplements (discount code below)

[18:19] How Cecily reversed her autoimmune Hashimoto's thyroiditis through diet and lifestyle. (Importance of gluten-free diet, eliminating inflammatory foods, decreasing stress, and supplementing well.)

[29:53] How Cecily has reduced stress in her life (Being choosy about "busyness," homeschooling, changing her career, morning & evening quiet-time rituals, focusing on faith and God's purpose, "Pursuing God's glory is virtually the same as pursing my joy"—John Piper)

[39:08] Balancing social media and work with down-time and play (Time management, prioritizing, planning, shutting off the phone … You are in charge of your day!)

[48:11] How to follow or contact Cecily

Book mentioned: "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper

Links:

Cecily's website: https://thegracetogrow.com

Cecily's Instagram: @thegrace.togrow (https://www.instagram.com/thegrace.togrow/)

Cecily's FB group: Intentional Living- With The Grace to Grow

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