In this brutally honest and inspiring episode, Sally O’Neil sits down with her longtime best friend — elite strength coach, adventurer, and mental health advocate Alexa Towersey (aka @actionalexa) — for a no-BS nutrition consultation like you’ve never heard before.

From surviving Naked and Afraid with zero food and clothing, to maintaining a physique most 20-year-olds dream of at 45, Alexa unpacks the mindset, diet, and lifestyle that fuel her high-performance life — minus the lemon water and ice baths.

This is a deep dive into how to build physical AND emotional resilience, master your relationship with food, and finally stop obsessing over your morning routine. It's witty, vulnerable, and eye-opening — and might just change how you approach health forever.

Whether you're struggling with sleep, chasing balance, or just wondering what it really takes to look like Alexa (hint: it’s not protein shakes and hustle), this episode has you covered.

Guest: Alexa Towersey

• Strength coach, mental health advocate, adventure athlete, author-in-progress

• Instagram: @actionalexa

  
  

What We Cover:

• Why Alexa hates morning routines and what she does instead

• The real reason she ditched protein and still maintains an insane physique

• What surviving 21 days on “Naked and Afraid” taught her about nutrition and mindset

• Her full day on a plate (including coffee habits, Rolo bars & snacks)

• How she healed insomnia, avoided gut issues, and manages perimenopause

• Why resilience > perfection in your health journey

• The supplements she actually takes and why (colostrum, magnesium, creatine + more)

• The shocking truth about modern wellness trends and what actually works

  
  

Mentioned Products & Tips:

• Magnesium Glycinate for sleep & anxiety

• Creatine for muscle, brain & hormonal health

• Dandelion tea for digestion

• Apple with cottage cheese & PB: Alexa’s go-to snack

• Rotisserie chicken as a meal prep hack

  
  

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