You'll have to press "play" to find out the answer to that one!  I connected with Laura 5 years ago (possibly more) and she totally changed the way I see food and nourishment for the better.  It can be hard to read through the smoke and mirrors within the nutrition space: keto, vegan, low-carb, carnivore, fasting, green smoothies, a gallon of water... Where does it end?

Laura is a no-nonsense nutritionist who wants to revive your zest for life, educate you on how your body works so you can see through all those smoke and mirrors, and make educated decisions on how to take care of your body.

Press play for an episode that will change the way you see food.

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Just because something is trendy and everyone is doing it, doesn't mean that you should. In this episode I go over nine things I see trending within workouts right now, why I'm not a fan of them, and what you should be doing instead.  I also share some things I've added to my health routine and are making all the difference in the world!

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Do you ever feel like you can't calm down?  Maybe you find a moment to sit in "peace," but you still feel anxious, worried, your breath is short and you can't get out of your head?  If so, you're not alone.  I deal with it too. 🙋‍♀️ This is a fight or flight state (aka your sympathetic nervous system).  It is very much needed, but nowadays we are coming to be in a CHRONIC fight or flight state.  This leads to health issues, a disconnect with our body, and feeling unfulfilled.

In this episode I chat it Cassandra Muscara, CEO or CMWellness.  She has a vision of a future where people are free from burnout and have all the "tools" so to speak in their toolbox to help them remain calm and make embodied decisions even in the midst of chaos.  Whether you're a mom, teacher, work at home, student, whatever - the way you respond to challenges and live your life is affecting the future.  This is episode is a must listen for everyone.

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This episode is not about a day at the spa, bubble baths, lighting a candle, doing breathwork, or meditation.  Yes, those things can bring temporary peace, but I'm more interested in helping you welcome lasting peace every day.  In this episode I share NINE ways anyone can welcome peace into their week.

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This is a new kind of episode.  If you tuned into episode 27, you know that Fitness Beyond Aesthetics is expanding to not bring you only topics around FITNESS, but to bring you knowledge about LIFE as well.

This episode is a 2 part episode.

Part 1: The Link Between Self-Worth and Resentment

Part 2: Limiting Life Stressors to Improve Exercise Recovery

Self Worth and Resentment (1:05)

Most people spend the majority of their lives living for others, searching for their love, acceptance, and to be told that they are worthy.  Why?  Because they don't believe it themselves.  The reason you may be holding a grudge or harboring resentment is because in some way, shape, or form, you were told that you were not worthy.  You began to search for confirmation in other people that YOU ARE.  The problem with this is that even though each human is worthy of love, care, and respect, no one can make us believe it except ourselves.  Putting this responsibility on other people sets us up for hurt and resentment.  In this episode I share simple yet effective ways you can start teaching yourself that you are worthy.

Limiting Stressors for Recovery (16:24)

Your life is full of stressors: unclean water, poor sleep, lack of sleep, exposure to EMFs and blue light, lack of unfiltered sun exposure, lack of groundedness, financial worries, toxic people, etc.  All forms of stress put the body in a "fight or flight" state (aka using the SNS ).  When you learn to limit these stressors and techniques to bring the body back in to "rest and digest" (aka the PNS ), then your body can focus on recovery.  Everything in life is either calming or stressful to some degree.  There is no middle ground.  A healthy nervous system can oscillate.  The problem is that with SO many stressors, people are becoming in a chronic sympathetic state.  This episode includes practical lifestyle factors you can adjust to allow your body to drop out of that state more frequently.

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I mentioned several episodes back that I’m going through a shift (actually went through it a while ago, but it’s finally coming outwards now).  This episode is not like what I have typically shared in previous episodes.  It is not fitness-first.  HOWEVER, how you do one thing is how you do all things and is a major reason why I refuse to address fitness in isolation.  I need to look at you and your life as a whole.

In this episode I talk all about letting go so that you can BECOME.

Recently I have let go of something in my life that is allowing me to become and I share a heart-wrenching story of my own (how I lost my home 🏠 and never returned) and how this experience allowed me to become who I am now.

When we can identify things in your life that aren’t serving you, things that you need to let go of in your life, the things robbing you of something you need, THEN you can take action to let go, receive, and become.  Without this, you stay stuck, unfulfilled, and feeling “off.”

The journal exercise I take you through helps you to identify things in your life that are serving you, aren’t serving you, what they’re robbing you of, and what you can hope to receive if you let them go.

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I recorded this episode because my heart goes out to all of you who pour SO much time and energy into your workouts and you’re simply not seeing the results you want, you don’t have the energy to keep it up, or you’re simply wondering, “Is this right for me?”

In this episode I make it super clear which exercises are worth your time and which exercises are worth less of it.  This will make it obvious which exercises you need to prioritize and which ones you can worry about later.

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Just about every girl I know wants to "tone up."  If this is you, you might imagine working out and eating less or counting calories. However, this might not be supporting your goals.

In this episode I talk about:

And I also share details of Megan's and my collaborate taking place on Instagram Sept 12-14!

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There is so much to love about the concept of cycle syncing, but there is one area where it went incredibly wrong.  Typical cycle syncing recommendations recommend only lifting 2 weeks out of 4.  This is not even enough to maintain current muscle mass.

Muscle is massively under-appreciated as the highly metabolic organ that it is and weightlifting is an activity that everyone should be participating in at least on a weekly basis.

Tune into this episode to hear about:

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Body image is not what you look like.  Body image is your thoughts and feelings about your perception of what you look like.

In this episode, Megan and I talk about our personal evolution within the health and fitness space and how we came to be the coaches we are today.  Megan shares her struggles with negative body image, disordered eating, mental health, and why she ditched body building culture.

If you struggle to appreciate your body and feel comfortable and confident in your skin, this episode is a must-listen for you.  Megan gives 5-star advice on what appreciating your body looks like and shares insight on where you need to start if you want to start healing your relationship with your body and honor it for all that it does for you.

Disclaimer: This show mentions body image, disordered eating, and suicide.  Please speak with a doctor or mental health professional if you need help.

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