What if healing starts by listening to your body?

Today, I sit down with Kimberly Lorton, owner of Liquid Bodyworks and an advanced Soma practitioner, to explore how grief, stress, trauma, and life experiences can show up physically in our bodies.

We talk about structural integration, fascia, movement, pelvic floor health, nervous system regulation, and the powerful connection between body, mind, and spirit. I also share how working with Kimberly helped me navigate my own healing journey after the loss of my mother.

This conversation is a reminder that strength isn't always about pushing through. Sometimes it’s more about reconnecting with yourself and finding your center, even in life's storms.

Listen now and discover another path to healing.

Find Kimberly at  www.liquidbodyworks.com. 

What if training your brain could change your energy, focus, sleep, and resilience as much as training your body?

Xenia Kachur, biomedical engineer, founder of Mindeo Brain Fitness, co-author of the 2024 bestseller Mindfire, and TEDx speaker, talks about the science of brain fitness and the powerful recovery journey that inspired her work.

After a life-changing rock-climbing injury left her unable to function and doctors calling it “just a concussion,” Zenia turned to neuroscience to heal herself. She discovered groundbreaking ways to strengthen the brain through movement, recovery, and cognitive training. 

This conversation will change how you think about mental performance and long-term brain health.

Plus, Adriana shares exciting news about the upcoming Fuerte Fitness app and a special free orientation for listeners. Tune in to find out more!

So many of you have been asking, “When is the app coming?!” 

Well… it’s finally happening. I’m so excited to create a space where I can coach, motivate, and support you daily, right from your phone.

We’ll have options for all fitness levels, lifestyles, and budgets, plus early signups get 20% OFF at launch.

Join the free waitlist now through the link on the website: https://www.fuertefitness.com/store/p51/Fuerte_Fitness_App.html. 

I can’t wait to do this with you, mi gente. 

Welcome to episode 6 of the Let’s Get Fuerte mini-series, where we break down one of the most overlooked parts of fitness: building a strong foundation through core strength, balance, and stability.

Inspired by recent conversations around the rise of ACL injuries in young athletes, especially girls, I want everyone to know why injury prevention, mobility, and stability training is essential for every age and fitness level. From athletes and busy moms to beginners and aging adults, this episode explores how improving your core strength and movement patterns can help protect your joints, improve posture, prevent pain, and build confidence in and out of the gym.

Mi gente, remember: you don’t have to do everything at once. Start small, stay consistent, and keep showing up for yourself.

Gracias y adiós.

NPR segment on ACL injury:

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383872/training-women-as-women-not-men-could-be-key-to-avoiding-knee-injury

Welcome to episode 5 of this mini series, where we’re cutting through the noise to help you make informed, confident choices about supplements.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the talk lately around supplements like protein, and creatine, I'm here to clear things up. Because the truth is, supplements aren’t magic, they’re tools. And like any tool, they only work when you understand how (and if) they fit into your routine.

Let’s take the guesswork out so you can decide if supplements might benefit your fitness.

What if everything you thought made you who you are… was taken away?

After a devastating car accident ended a promising career as a dancer in New York City, Dawn Christensen was forced to rebuild, not just her body, but her entire outlook on life.

Through chronic illness, over 35 surgeries, and years of deep healing, she discovered a different kind of power: one rooted not in pushing harder, but in listening, softening, and coming back home to herself. Now, she helps others do the same.

Today, Dawn is a Certified Expressive Arts Counselor and certified Somatic Coach, she teaches somatic healing and breathwork. She works one-on-one with individuals navigating chronic illness, anxiety, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation.

This is a story of resilience. Of guardian angels. Of embodiment. Of what it truly means to be fuerte from the inside out.

Dawn can be found at
http://dawnchristensen.substack.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/share/18D4ptaN9W/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Ya es tiempo para hablar. Viene.

Welcome to episode four of this mini series, where we focus on the different types of training and what each one brings to your routine. Today we’re breaking down what your body actually needs. Cardio, resistance training, HIIT, flexibility, and balance all play a role in building a strong, capable body. Let's explore how to use each type of training in a way that fits your real life. 

We love your questions. Reach out to us on social media and tell us what you’d like us to cover next.

Today, I sit down with my chiropractor, Dr. Aixa Santos, to talk about caring for your whole body, rather than treating pain as an isolated problem when it shows up. We discuss her journey from Puerto Rico to Seattle and her path into chiropractic care. She is here to issue an invitation to health; not a quick fix, but the tools and resources to reduce pain and create lasting changes in your mobility and strength. 

If you’re ready to think differently about your body and take a proactive approach to your wellness, this conversation is for you. Tune in and step into your strength.

You can find Dr. Santos at https://www.health1stchiro.com/

on Instagram @seattleuppercervicaldoc

Welcome to episode three of this mini series, where we turn clarity into action. Today we are talking about strength training and letting go of the idea that there is only one right way to do it. Resistance training can look like weights, bands, bodyweight, core work, cardio, flexibility, or a mix of all of it. The goal is not perfection. It is finding a strength practice that works for you and fits into your real life. Let’s explore your options and help you build strength in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.