Bitch v. Bear

This week we are giving you a Hot Take on the recent laws passed in Tennessee. We’re getting into what we understand about the law and the context around it, some Drag history and our brilliant new game idea.

We would love to hear what you think!

This week we have our friend Lauren joining us to talk about her experiences with being an athlete and dealing with eating disorders. We also dive into body image, elder daughter symptoms, and the male gaze!

As always, if you are feeling overwhelmed by mental health concerns we urge you to seek a professional to talk to.

This week on Bitch v. Bear, we are tackling another taboo subject: menstruation. Half the population experiences this, but it is still something we aren’t supposed to talk about.

A menstruation cycle can have a huge impact on our energy levels and how well we are able to exercise. We talk about our experiences and how we manage working out at different times during the menstrual cycle.

This week we are getting intimate…with our finances! Money has a huge impact on our lives, but it is traditionally a taboo topic. We are pulling financial talk out of the closet in this episode.

We talk about our favorite budgeting app (YNAB) and how we break down our own budgets. Sydney talks about how to make your current budget work better for you!

***Disclaimer - We are not financial professionals! We have no formal financial education. We are not financial advisors, portfolio managers, or accountants. This is not financial advice, just our personal opinions (as always).

This week we are talking with Becca Czuba about self love and her journey with self-image. We explore habits leading up to a wedding and how things change (or don’t!) post wedding, along with the struggle between independence, caring for your spouse, and how traditional gender roles can mess with our heads.

We also talk about diet culture in our teen years and how that can affect us into adulthood. And, of course, the healthier ways to address weight loss (hint: it’s not about what the number on the scale is).

This week we have Sydney’s wife, Shelby, with us to talk about her experiences with negative self talk and sabotage. Shelby comes with a very unique perspective with a background in neuroscience. She is also a kick ass Olympic Weightlifter who just hit a lifetime personal record (PR) at her recent competition and an amazing baker (yeah she’s kind of a bad ass).

We discuss how to recognize negative self talk, avoid sabotaging ourselves, and reminisce about Ruckus Donuts.

As always, if you are feeling overwhelmed by negative self talk or other mental health concerns, we encourage you to talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.

This week we are diving into the shady underworld of self care. Sydney explores the history of where the self care movement came from and why it’s not actual self care. We also talk about what actual self care might entail.

So throw on a sheet mask, light those vanilla candles, and let’s talk about #actualselfcare

Don't forget to check out our new swag at The Armory and #treatyoself: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-armory-by-smtc/

This week we are chatting with Dr. Allison from Formation Physical Therapy & Performance. We are talking about tips for recovery and things to stay away from while recovering. There are lots of laughs and spiraling into the inadequacies of our healthcare system!

Check out Doc Allison on social media @formationphysicaltherapy or set up an appointment on her website: www.formationphysicaltherapy.com

This week we are talking about how to stay motivated during the dark, dreary days of winter. We are sharing tips and tricks on how to beat the winter fatigue.

Please remember that if your winter blues last longer than 2 weeks or if you experience a serious depressive episode every winter, speak with your doctor. Seasonal Affect Disorder is real and requires treatment. If you aren’t sure how serious to take these feelings, you can always call the National Alliance on Mental Health hotline 1-800-950-6264 for free & confidential advice.

This week we welcome our first guest - Becca, owner of Black Sheep Coaching! 

We met Becca at a gym we all attended in Maine and she is awesome. We are chatting about how to progress in your fitness, how to manage life while training, body image, and social media struggles.

You can find Becca on Instagram @beccapinero or see all of her offerings HERE.

PS. so sorry for the audio this week. We know it is not great and we tried to fix it....but we are still learning and experimenting here and couldn't make it better!