Be Powerful with Liz & Lee

If you know us, you know one of our favorite weekend pleasures is going to the movies. We love that movies help us escape, provide catharsis, and often hope. So today, join us as we dive into the transformative power of movies. We reflect on the films that have shaped us over the years and the joy of seeing our kids, grandkids, and each other experience the magic of cinema. Plus, we share our love for Charlotte’s Independent Picture House and discuss why supporting indie theaters is vital for art communities and future creators.

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Resources mentioned:

• The Independent Picture House Charlotte: https://independentpicturehouse.org/

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Remakes get a bad rap, but it’s really cool to see different stylistic approaches to the same story. Whether you’re watching the original Romeo and Juliet film (1968), Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (1996), or the indie rock Romeo + Juliet musical, you get a different experience depending on the storyteller.

• Movies can act as emotional guides, helping us process life’s challenges through storytelling. It’s why you can have a totally different experience watching the same movie if you watched it in two totally different seasons of life.

• Check out your local independent theater! Indie theaters have a huge role in supporting art communities and creators, and often show movies that bigger theaters won’t get access to.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, you’ve probably seen fitness influencers hashing it out over whether pilates is better than strength training or vice versa. So which one should you focus on for results? In this episode, we’re sharing our thoughts on which one is better for you, how nutrition plays a role in achieving a “pilates body” and our thoughts on wellness trends like Ozempic and “cozy cardio.”

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• The core of Hilliard Studio Method is combining pilates movements with resistance and strength training. It’s not about which workout is better for you, it’s about doing both to build your strength and sculpt your physique.

• There is a lot of misinformation on social media when it comes to fitness. If you’re not getting your workouts from a certified professional, you could risk doing moves unsafely, causing injury. You can stream HSM At Home any time to get a safe and effective workout at home.

• An easy nutrition shift you can start making today is to start your day with a big serving of protein. It helps with stabilizing your blood sugar, fueling your body for the day, and feeling energized. Try out our HSM smoothie, which has 27 grams of protein.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Happy Halloween, y’all! Is there anything scarier than an election season where so much is at stake and the divisiveness is the worst it’s ever been? Yikes! In this episode, we’re sharing how anxiety has been showing up for us, how we’re taking steps to curb that anxiety, and what we’re going to do after the election… regardless of the outcome. 

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• When life feels out of control, go back to the basics. Are you sleeping enough? Are you drinking enough water? Have you spent some screen-free time outside in the sunshine? Go back to these and you’ll feel at least a little bit better.

• When you’re right in the middle of anxious feelings, and you want to get out of overthinking mode, get up and move. It could be getting a workout in, but even something like folding laundry or tidying up an area in your home will take you out of your head and into your body.

• Lean on your immediate community. No matter how the election goes, know who your people are and who is in your corner at the end of the day. If the election doesn’t go the way you want it to, you still need to continue loving your neighbors and being there for your friends.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Perimenopause and menopause can be such a cluster mentally and physically. From mood swings to weight fluctuations to hot flashes, you quickly feel out of control of your body. In this episode, Lee shares her own perimenopause struggles while Liz shares what helped her through menopause. Plus, we share the biggest things you can do to support your overall health during this time that will serve you well as you age.

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Resources mentioned:

• Watch our episode with Dr. Liz Moran on all things hormone health!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment option for women experiencing menopause to manage the symptoms and support your hormone health.

• Strength training is the fountain of youth. Using resistance will increase your muscle strength, bone density, increase your energy, and improve your balance. As long as you’re doing it safely, it will totally change your health for the better.

• Testosterone is a component of HRT that helps us with bone density and maintaining muscle mass. As women, we do need some testosterone in our bodies for these benefits, so don’t be afraid of it.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Early voting begins TODAY, October 17th, in North Carolina, so make your voice heard and VOTE!

• Early voting deadlines & locations in NC: In-person early voting ends at 3 PM on Saturday, November 2nd

• Absentee voter instructions

• Special Voting Guidelines for voters impacted by Helene

• Early voting deadlines & locations in SC: Begins Monday, October 21st and ends Saturday, November 2nd

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

In this heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Erin Santos-Primis, founder of the Isabella Santos Foundation, to share her moving journey following her daughter Isabella's stage 4 neuroblastoma diagnosis at just two and a half years old. Erin discusses the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, the emotional toll of pediatric cancer, and the importance of community support and early diagnosis. She also opens up about her personal transformation, balancing life as a single mother, and using her voice to drive systemic change and advocate for personalized care. 

Liz is honored to be an emcee with Maggie Gavigan at this year’s ISF luncheon on Tuesday, October 29th at Carmel Country Club 9:00-11:30 am. Please join us at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, hosted by the Isabella Santos Foundation to learn more about and support rare pediatric cancer. 

Learn more and register for one of the three event dates at https://isabellasantosfoundation.org/brunchclub/. 

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Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Advocate for yourself and your kids. You never have to accept the first diagnosis, the first treatment plan, or the first option for anything. Get second, third, or fourth opinions and stand firm if your gut is telling you the option presented isn’t good enough.

• Turning your pain into purpose is a beautiful thing, but it doesn’t have to become your entire identity. You are not just a mom, a partner, etc., you’re are your own individual person with needs and wants. Make sure you protect your individuality.

• There are so many great organizations providing things like gas cards to families navigating cancer treatments, but the Isabella Santos Foundation focuses on funding research and clinical trials to make it so fewer families need those resources to begin with. You can learn more and donate at https://isabellasantosfoundation.org/donate. 

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Going through a divorce is extremely challenging and can bring up so many complex feelings like disappointment, anxiety, and freedom. In this episode, we’re reflecting on our own experiences going through divorce, the feelings we experienced, how we coped with that season, talking to our kids about divorce, and what was waiting for us on the other side of it all.

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Resources mentioned:

• Shop Argent

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Getting divorced does not mean your marriage was a failure. You two have probably gone through many struggles and triumphs together, and those still count even if you ultimately get divorced.

• People have strong opinions about divorce, but the best version of you should feel happy, fulfilled, and supported. Only you can decide if your marriage is not supporting the best version of you and your family, and no one else’s opinion should matter on that.

• One of the surprising things that emerged from Liz’s divorce was Hilliard Studio Method. Taking the time to exercise made her feel so much better, so definitely turn to movement to build your physical and emotional strength during a tough season.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Liz was recently interviewed on a talk show, and a phrase that kept coming up was “finding joy.” When we’re in a difficult situation and making hard decisions, we can get so caught up in the stress and anxiety of it all that we forget to find joy in our lives. In this episode, we’re sharing how we find joy and freedom in difficult times, plus a catch-up on some of our recent travels, celebrity sightings, and more!

We recorded this episode prior to the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the Southeast, especially to our neighbors in WNC. Hilliard Studio Method has been collecting supplies for Operation Airdrop, and we highly encourage you to donate if you can!

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support without the crash! Use this link for 15% off your purchase, or $20 off PLUS a 15% discount if you subscribe!

Resources mentioned:

• Watch Ep. 148: How to Talk About Politics Without Pissing People Off

• WCNC: Union County Pride Hosts Family Fun Event in Waxhaw, Protesters Show Up

• Shop Argent

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• You can’t love the people around you to the fullest extent if you’re walking around as a dulled-down version of yourself. Going through divorce or other major life change is always challenging. We’ve learned to aim for freedom, not from others, but within ourselves to be the best version we give to the world. 

• Before you immediately judge someone, take a beat and consider where they might be coming from, and where your feelings are coming from. What is triggering your fear? Is the other group actually hurting anyone?

• Be brave (but polite and respectful, of course!) and if you see a celebrity who you really admire, let them know how they impacted you. It’s easy to get intimidated and starstruck in those moments, but remember they’re a human just like anybody else. 

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Think back to the first messages you ever heard about sex: were they filled with shame and embarrassment, or did you walk away feeling educated and empowered? If we’re honest, our kids will probably always feel a little embarrassed to hear us talk about sex, but we can create a shame-free conversation around anatomy, consent, protection, and even pleasure so that our kids can make empowered decisions for their bodies. In this episode, we share our earliest messages about sex, how we talk to our kids about sex, and how shame has impacted many aspects of our lives.

Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you!

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support without the crash! Use this link for 15% off your purchase, or $20 off PLUS a 15% discount if you subscribe!

Resources mentioned:

• What It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe vs. Wade

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Always use the anatomically correct words when you’re talking about bodies. By giving cutesy names to private parts, you unintentionally attach some shame to talking about our bodies.

• Pleasure and consent are important parts of The Talk that we sometimes skip over. We’re in such a rush to cover the technical details that we forget to communicate that our bodies are meant for us to enjoy, and that no one can force you to share your body with them if you don’t want to (and vice versa).

• Preaching abstinence is not an effective sex education strategy. Teaching your kids about safe sex practices and encouraging them to understand their bodies does NOT automatically mean they’ll be sexually active sooner. It means they can make informed and safe decisions when it comes to sex.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

We are about to enter one of the most important elections of our lifetimes, and yet we are more divided and unable to agree than ever before. Some of our closest friends are voting on the other side of the aisle, and it made us feel fearful about using our voices to share the issues we care about. In this episode, we discuss if it’s possible to talk about politics with people who disagree with you, or if you’ll both just feel frustrated and exhausted in the end. Plus, we share how to make sure you’re going into this election feeling informed, empowered, and with your close friends still in your corner.

Leave us a voice memo at https://Speakpipe.com/BePowerful! Send us a question to answer on the show, something that resonated with you from an episode, whatever you’d like! We can’t wait to hear from you!

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support without the crash! Use this link for 15% off your purchase, or $20 off PLUS a 15% discount if you subscribe!

Resources mentioned:

• Lingua Franca

• What It Was Like to Get an Abortion Before Roe v. Wade

• Check your voter registration in North Carolina

• Check your voter registration in South Carolina

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Diversify your news feeds. It’s important not to get all of your news from one source, especially if you’re trying to figure out why the “other side” feels the way they do about important issues.

• There is a lot of fear of change and challenging the status quo in this election. If there’s a group of people or personal healthcare decisions that make you uncomfortable, really ask yourself if they’re actually affecting you, and if you understand all the facts about these groups.

• There may be some friends who you’re willing to talk about politics with even if you disagree, and others where you know to just not bring it up. If you know it’s going to turn into a fight, let it be and talk about your other shared interests.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube