On this episode of Fit Family , Louis and Margaret invite Colby Jackson back on to discuss what makes a great mentor.  As someone who trains kids + adolescents, mentorship is something Colby knows a lot about but there is always more to discover.  The three discuss how to establish a trust-based relationship and chart a blue print for change in young kids' lives.  

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The holidays are supposed to be a merry time to celebrate with friends and loved ones but not everyone is feeling their best during these months.  On this episode Margaret and Louis discuss how they navigate grief and loss during this emotional time of year. They candidly share their own experience with loss and offer some tangible tools to help get you through.

 

Jeremiah Jimerson ( @youngeryoudoc ) joins Margaret + Louis today to discuss how he keeps his kids active and engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Jeremiah works in the fitness space to help people reach their health + wellness goals. He has over 94k followers on instagram and over 196k on Tik Tok where he shares lots of great content around becoming a better version of yourself.

 

Check out Jeremiah by going to:https://www.stopchasingweightloss.com/optin-mr

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On this episode Louis + Margaret sit down with Low-country Legend and WCBD news anchor Carolyn Murray.  Carolyn is a fierce athlete, a 3x Emmy award-winning journalist and she candidly shares how she got into fitness and a recent scare that brought her back to her ‘why’.  Carolyn is an inspiration and shares some great tips for busy parent’s out there trying to find “balance”.   Check Out Carolyn’s Podcast “Let’s Talk” : https://open.spotify.com/show/6OOaIBDgetksbyuMzbY2V5?si=7b21bc0969944294   Find Out More at: https://louieskids.org

On today's episode Louis and Margaret sit down with Ben Ellsworth, Founder of GigPro. Ben has had an amazing career in F&B for nearly 25 years and founded GigPro at the height of the pandemic when restaurant owners and chefs were struggling to staff their restaurants.  As his company sky rocketed, he realized his health was not on the same positive trajectory.  Ben candidly shares his experience with yo-yo dieting, calorie counting, CrossFit and more. Tune in to find out what finally allowed him to keep the weight off and turn his health around.

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On today's episode Margaret and Louis sit down with Ryan Madamba, Chief Architect at Madamba Training, to discuss his journey from field supervisor at Well-Spring Camps to stay-at-home Dad.  Ryan started his career in the Juvenile Psych Ward and has invaluable experience in behavioral psychology specifically with children and young adults.  Tune in for some incredible tips on how to connect with your children and walk beside them, not in front of them.

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Eating disorders such as; Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder are complicated. They effect not only the patient, but the entire family. Donna Friedman is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works closely with clients and families to offer hope and support and on today’s episode she joins Margaret to share her lived experience with Anorexia. Donna’s story is one of hope and serves as a reminder that Eating Disorders are not a choice.     If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out to Donna by going to: https://www.villagecounselingsc.com

On today's episode Margaret + Louis dive back into the mailbag to answer your questions. They cover everything from how to stay active during the coming colder months (hint: layer up and get out there!) whether or not protein shakes are a good meal substitute and more.  Thank you for sending in your questions and keep them coming!  

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Why is it more difficult for men to express their emotions?  On today's episode Margaret + Louis sit down with Brandon Wilcher LPCA, NCC to discuss how he helps men and families navigate difficult conversations and break the cycle of perceived social norms around fatherhood. 

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On today's episode Louis + Margaret dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. Thank you for sending in your great questions and keep 'em coming! Today we cover questions like "How important are calories?" "What is metabolism?" and "How big of a role do genetics play in childhood obesity?"

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