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- The HRT Conversation Nobody Is Having
If you've started HRT and felt great for a month and then felt nothing, this episode is going to explain exactly why. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Emily Sadri, nurse practitioner and founder of Aurelia Women's Health, for one of the most honest hormone conversations the FASTer Way Podcast has ever had. Emily coined the term Hormones First and her framework is built on one truth most practitioners miss: women are cyclical creatures, and the way we replace hormones should reflect that. Emily introduces Rhythmic HRT, a protocol that mirrors the natural peaks and valleys of your cycle rather than delivering a flat daily dose and explains why your estrogen patch may actually be training your brain to stop participating in your own hormone production. She also challenges one of the most repeated claims in the perimenopause space: that progesterone declines first. Her real-time data tells a very different story. Amanda opens up about her own hormone journey nine years on birth control with no cycle, fertility medication, and last fall's insomnia that more progesterone made worse, not better. Because at the FASTer Way, we don't chase symptom relief, we chase system-wide optimization. And that starts with understanding your hormones the way your body actually made them.
Join FASTer Way: fasterwaytofatloss.com Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: fasterwayshop.com Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss Follow us on Instagram: FASTer Way: @fasterwaytofatloss Amanda Tress: @amandatress Emily Sadri: @emilysadri_np Aurelia Women's Health: @aureliawomenshealth Connect with Emily: Website: emilysadri.com Aurelia Women's Health: aureliahealth.com
37 min - Coach Confessional: Summer Updates
This one has been a long time coming — and worth every second of the wait. In this Coach Confessional, CEO Amanda Tress and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey are back in the studio with a summer full of stories, a fall packed with announcements, and the biggest reveal in FASTer Way history. But first — Haven almost drowned in Costa Rica. And Amanda was not going back in after her. (The co-captain handled it. Everyone is fine. The hair did not survive.) Once they made it back to dry land and onto the FASTer Way team retreat, the clarity that came out of Costa Rica changed everything. Amanda breaks down what she asked herself back in January: If I were starting this company today, what would I build? The answer led to scrapping the legacy app entirely and building something brand new from the ground up — a conversational AI platform powered by the clinically proven FASTer Way strategy. Meet Lumi — the FASTer Way's AI guide coming inside the new app, designed to give clients real-time answers on protein, workouts, fasting, and more. Think ChatGPT for fitness and nutrition, built entirely on the FASTer Way method. Build 33 is live. Sixty certified coaches tested it this week. And it is only getting better. But the tech is only half the story. Amanda and Haven also pull back the curtain on the October 5th Test Group — 5,000 spots, $20 to join, and a brand new workout split that leans hard into lower body strength, smarter HIIT separation, and the programming evolution the data has been pointing to all summer. Plus: Steptember is back with a bingo card, and Amanda has Grover's disease (yes, it's real, yes, she blames Florida). If you've been waiting to come back — or you've never started — this episode is your sign. It will never be easier to join the FASTer Way than it's about to be. Get on the waiting list. Because at the FASTer Way, we don't just keep up — we lead.
Join FASTer Way: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: https://fasterwayshop.com Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss Follow us on Instagram: Amanda Tress: @amandatress Haven Hennessey: @havenhenn FASTer Way to Fat Loss: @fasterwaytofatloss
23 min - The Science Is Not the Point: What Elite Sports Nutrition Teaches Us About Real Coaching with Dr. Laurent BannockIf you've ever followed a nutrition plan perfectly and still felt like something wasn't working — this episode is going to reframe everything. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Laurent Bannock — one of the world's leading sports nutritionists, founder of The Institute of Performance Nutrition in London, and a 30-year veteran of the health and fitness trenches — for a conversation that isn't what either of them expected. Dr. Bannock came ready to talk science. What unfolded instead was one of the most honest, grounded, and immediately actionable conversations about what coaching actually is — and why spewing facts at your clients is the fastest way to lose them. Dr. Bannock's favorite word right now? Relevant. Because the most scientifically accurate nutrition protocol in the world means nothing if it doesn't fit the person sitting in front of you. He's worked with UFC fighters, Olympic athletes, and British boxing champions — and his biggest takeaway after three decades? Listen more than you talk. Understand the individual before you open your toolbox. And start with just one or two levers — not the whole machine. You'll learn:
- Why individualization beats every generic protocol — even for elite athletes
- The one question every coach should ask before recommending anything: "Is it relevant?"
- Why your clients have already seen five other coaches — and how to earn their belief fast with early wins
- How to pull the two or three levers that actually move the needle instead of overwhelming with everything at once
- Why AI and ChatGPT can give facts but can't replace human connection — and what that means for coaches in 2026
- Amanda's own coaching origin story — from personal trainer to nutrition coach — and why empathy is the real secret weapon
37 min - Self-Defense, Safety & Real-World Strategies with Cesalina GracieIf you've ever walked to your car at night with your keys in your fist, avoided a situation because you didn't know how to handle it, or stayed quiet when someone crossed a line — this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Cesalina Gracie — women's self-defense expert, keynote speaker, and granddaughter of Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr., the pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a founding force behind the UFC — for one of the most empowering and practically life-changing conversations the FASTer Way Podcast has ever had. Cesalina has taken a lifetime of martial arts mastery and turned it into a mission: helping everyday women build the physical skills, mental fortitude, and emotional tools to move through the world safely — and confidently. This one goes way beyond a few self-defense moves. Cesalina breaks down why size has nothing to do with being a target (serial killers never cited it — distraction and compliance are what predators actually look for), why your gut instinct is non-negotiable and you should stop negotiating with it, and the one elevator mistake almost every woman makes that puts her at risk. She and Amanda also get real about something every woman has faced: what to do when a colleague is too touchy, a situation feels uncomfortable, or someone crosses a line — and you don't know what to say. You'll learn:
- Why self-defense starts with strategies, not strength — and how Cesalina's method uses leverage, not size
- The elevator mistake almost every woman makes — and exactly where to stand instead
- How to use your voice as your first and most powerful line of defense — in uncomfortable social situations and beyond
- Why distraction is what makes you a target — not your size — and how to flip the script
- The one question to ask an approaching stranger that immediately puts you back in control
- How physical strength and self-confidence build on each other — inch by inch, brick by brick
31 min - Aging Backwards, Going Global + Everything You Need to Know About the Summer Reset
We're back—and this one's a good one. In this Coach Confessional, CEO Amanda Tress and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey get real about what's been going on behind the scenes: Amanda's recovery from surgery (including a blood clot that had her on her back for nearly two weeks), Haven's epic 50th birthday adventure in Kauai, the FASTer Way's Live Like Day World Tour taking over parks and gyms from the Czech Republic to Peru, and everything you need to know about the Strength & Metabolic Reset kicking off July 6. Haven opens up about turning 50 and feeling stronger, more energetic, and more capable than ever—surfing, rafting the Napali coastline, and hiking eight miles to a waterfall. Her take? She credits intermittent fasting, carb cycling, whole-food nutrition, and consistent strength training for aging not just gracefully, but powerfully. This is what the Midlife Edge actually looks like. Then they break down the summer programming: total body strength on Mondays and Wednesdays, metabolic finishers to torch fat in minimal time, 14:10 fasting, low-carb days strategically placed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and live Workout Wednesdays continuing through July. Oh—and if you've done the FASTer Way before and want to come back? You can join the reset for just $49. But only until July 6. Amanda also teases what's coming in the fall—including a brand new app that she calls "Chat GPT for fitness and nutrition using the FASTer Way." Consider this your preview. If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions—this episode is your permission slip to reset, recommit, and remember why you started. Because we're only halfway through 2026—and there are still six full months to become the strongest, most energized version of yourself. Let's go. Join FASTer Way: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: https://fasterwayshop.com Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss Follow us on Instagram: Amanda Tress: @amandatress Haven Hennessey: @havenhenn FASTer Way to Fat Loss: @fasterwaytofatloss
30 min - Is It Perimenopause? The Symptoms, the Science, and the Solutions with Dr. Heather HirschIf you've been dismissed, confused, or told to "just push through"—this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Heather Hirsch, board-certified internist, nationally recognized menopause specialist, and bestselling author of The Perimenopause Survival Guide, to have the conversation millions of women desperately need: what is actually happening in your body during perimenopause, why so many women go misdiagnosed for years, and what you can do about it—right now. Dr. Heather breaks down the hormonal rollercoaster of perimenopause—progesterone dropping first, estrogen swinging high and low—and explains why symptoms like migraines, anxiety, sleeplessness, and hair loss often get treated as separate problems when they're all the same root cause. You'll hear her take on HRT (spoiler: the fear has been wildly overblown), what bioidentical progesterone actually does in the brain, and why she compares starting hormone therapy to "trying on jeans—you have to try it on to see what your body needs." You'll learn:
- The earliest signs of perimenopause most women—and their doctors—completely miss
- The three buckets of solutions: lifestyle, non-hormonal medications, and hormone therapy
- What HRT is FDA-approved for—and the off-label uses that are changing women's lives
- Why transdermal estrogen is preferred over pills—and what to know about patches, gels, and rings
- The truth about GLP-1s in midlife: when they help, when they're the wrong tool, and what's being missed
41 min - Healing Guts and Toning Butts: The Fascia, Core & Gut Reset You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Shalini BhatIf you've ever trained hard, eaten clean, and still felt bloated, tight, or disconnected from your own body, this episode is for you. CEO Amanda Tress sits down with Dr. Shalini Bhat, chiropractor, gut health expert, and founder of The Movement Boutique in Ontario, Canada, to unpack the surprising connection between your fascia, your gut, and why your glutes might be completely offline — no matter how many squats you do. Dr. Shalini shares how she grew up surrounded by whole-food, root-cause wellness — from her father's organic farm in India to her grandmother's herbal remedies — and how that foundation shaped her signature approach: healing guts and toning butts. You'll learn what fascia actually is, why a tight hip flexor could be the real reason your lower back aches and your glutes won't fire, and how something as simple as the way you breathe is either flattening or bloating your stomach. You'll learn:
- What fascia really is and why it's now recognized as an organ
- Why your glutes go "offline" and how to bring them back
- The S breath technique for deep core engagement and a flatter stomach
- Why snacking and eating too fast are quietly wrecking your gut health
- How the bottom of your foot connects to your hamstrings and what to do about it
34 min - GLP-1s, Muscle Growth, and the Future of the FASTer Way Certification
What does it mean to lead the fitness industry in 2026? In this Coach Confessional episode, CEO Amanda Tress is back with a personal update and a bold look at the future of the FASTer Way—from moving her family to Costa Rica to launching a massive overhaul of the FASTer Way Certification.
Amanda and Pro Trainer Haven Hennessey dive deep into why the FASTer Way is officially the premier, most modern and robust fitness and nutrition certification on the market. FASTer Way is leading the charge providing what no other program does: cutting-edge curriculum on hormones, advanced custom macros, and the "elephant in the room": GLP-1s and peptides.
Amanda shares her personal, transparent journey with peptides and why she believes "human plus" technology is the only way to combat the rise of generic AI fitness apps.
Whether you're a client looking for the "Midlife Edge" or a coach ready to lead, this episode is your roadmap for what's next.
Join FASTer Way's next 6 Week Program: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/
Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: https://fasterwayshop.com/
Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss
Follow us on Instagram:
Amanda Tress: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress
Haven Hennessey: https://www.instagram.com/havenhenn/
FASTer Way to Fat Loss: https://www.instagram.com/fasterwaytofatloss
33 min - Strong at Any Age: Meet Our New Pro Trainer + Your Midlife Edge
In this episode of the FASTer Way Podcast, you'll get to know Lori Ebanietti, our newest FASTer Way Pro Trainer—and proof that strength, energy, and confidence don't have an expiration date.
At 58, Lori brings over 40 years of fitness experience and real-life wisdom to the conversation as she and CEO Amanda Tress dive into what actually works for women navigating perimenopause and menopause—from lifting heavy and fueling properly to sleep, stress, and hormone support.
If you've ever felt like your body changed overnight, workouts stopped "working," or your energy just isn't what it used to be, this episode is for you. You'll learn how building muscle pays off for decades, why under-fueling backfires in midlife, and how the right habits (and support) can help you feel strong, clear, and capable at any age.
Whether you're in your 30s and want an edge, deep in perimenopause, or fully in menopause and ready to thrive—not just survive—this conversation will leave you inspired, informed, and excited to train smarter for the long game.
Join FASTer Way's next 6 Week Program: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/
Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: https://fasterwayshop.com/
Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss
Follow us on Instagram:
Amanda Tress: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress
Lorie Banietti: https://www.instagram.com/loriebaniettiwellness/
FASTer Way to Fat Loss: https://www.instagram.com/fasterwaytofatloss
25 min - Faith, Focus, and a Bigger FASTer Way Mission
In this raw and honest episode, CEO Amanda Tress opens up about one of the hardest seasons of her life: burnout, chronic stress, insomnia, and the moment her body finally said enough.
This episode is about what happens after burnout—when clarity returns, alignment deepens, and the path forward becomes undeniable. Amanda shares how leaning into faith, prayer, and the right people brought renewed energy, focus, and confidence—and why FASTer Way is more aligned than ever with its mission.
We're stepping into 2026 with vision, momentum, and belief in what's possible. Exponential growth is coming, and we're taking you with us.
If you've been looking for hope, direction, or a reminder that what's ahead can be better than what's behind—this conversation will meet you right where you are and get you excited for what's next.
Join FASTer Way's next 6 Week Program: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/
Don't forget to check out our merch, supplements and other great deals: https://fasterwayshop.com/
Subscribe: youtube.com/FASTerWaytoFatLoss
Follow us on Instagram:
Amanda Tress: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress
Haven Hennessey: https://www.instagram.com/havenhenn/
FASTer Way to Fat Loss: https://www.instagram.com/fasterwaytofatloss
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About FASTer Way Podcast
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At the FASTer Way, our mission is to empower you to get well, prevent disease, and fulfill your purpose with energy. Each week, we'll bring you interviews with the best and brightest experts in health…
and wellness to help you achieve your goals. We'll discuss the topics that interest you most—like nutrition, intermittent fasting, hormone health, and so much more. We can't wait to share what we've been working on, you're going to love it!
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