Oh the irony! Last week we were trying to motivate you listeners to stay on track with your diet and exercise. And this week, we're being total hypocrites after a week of PURE GLUTTONY at the family cottage. And because we failed so miserably at being healthy and active whilst away on vacation, we thought it only appropriate to share this epic failure with everyone on the podcast... In true real & raw Shorkey sister fashion of course. Nothing to learn whatsoever on this episode (except "do as we say, not as we do.") Enjoy!

It's been a while since Sarah and I chatted amongst ourselves without interviewing a guest. So this week, we chose a podcast topic that we felt confident in tackling ourselves. And a topic that has been suggested to us by a few listeners. This week we're talking all about MOTIVATION. And more specifically, the common roadblocks we see that kill motivation and how to summon the ambition needed to stick to a clean eating plan or get our asses into the gym when life starts getting in the way. But mostly we just make fun of Sarah's depressing "workout corner." Enjoy!

Look who's joining us on the podcast this week! It's my fellow Canadian buddy and original OG in the vegan fitness community Anne-Marie Campbell of Meat Free Athlete and Shirt Activism! And we're shootin' the shit in a completely unplanned interview--discussing all kinds of randomness from lasagna and Jehovah's Witnesses to being gay and AMC's addiction to buying website domain names. A real and raw chat with a real and raw, vegan legend you don't wanna miss!

Recently I visited New York City and two cool things happened. 1) I came home with a giant suitcase full of Trader Joe's High Protein Vegan Burgers (sadly not available in Canada.) And 2) I interviewed fellow vegan coach & fitness model Kelly Schlegel of Kelly O. Fitness and discovered that we are actually the same person therefore instant BFFs. I loved this bad ass vegan babe so much that I knew she'd make for a great podcast guest. So here 'tis my totally unplanned, last-minute interview with my new vegan bestie Kelly.

This week's podcast episode is actually inspired by an apparently controversial meme I posted on my Instagram last week. Apparently a lot of people took offense to my dislike for men who wear a certain fitness apparel brand. And because of this shocking uproar, we thought it only appropriate to discuss "people pleasing" on this week's podcast. And more specifically, how we all just need to chill out and accept that we can't always please everyone ESPECIALLY random strangers on the internet. Nor we should go out of our way to TRY and please everyone! It's a short episode but a good, little discussion we hope you'll enjoy.  And if you don't... Well, we don't really give a shit! ;)

Weight loss and "cutting phase" protocol: always a hot topic among listeners. Well, this week on the podcast, we're giving the people what they want! And that means tips and calculations for how YOU can figure out HOW AND WHAT TO EAT. All based on your own individual body type. We've got every "somato" type covered from ectomorph to mesomorph to apples and pears. It's a lot of math and a lot of incorrect pronunciation of the word "somato..." But plenty of useful info to help you lean down. Grab your pencils, kids! And let's get shredded!

We've all experienced an "expectation hangover" at one point or another. You know-- a situation in your life that just doesn't go the way you thought it would? And it leaves you feeling like crap-- full of disappointment and feeling like a big failure? Unfortunately this kind of hangover is the worst because it usually takes more than 24 hours to heal. And an "expectation hangover" reminds us that the whole world doesn't revolve around us and that life is full of surprises. And this week on the podcast, we're talking all about it. AND sharing some surprises of our own. AND explaining why we haven't released a new episode in almost two months. But we are back, baby! And it feels oh-so-good!

It's no surprise that I love to squat and I'm damn proud of my jacked arms, legs and walnut-crushing arse! I rock a pair of Lululemons like it's nobody's business. But when it's time to get prettied up for a date or a girl's night, I always stress about what to wear. And I'm always left wondering "HOW TO DRESS A MUSCULAR BODY TO LOOK MORE FEMININE?!" Pinterest is never much help either! Well, this week on the podcast, I'm finally tackling this topic with my own (strong & calloused) hands by interviewing dress designer/fashion stylist Nataly Vu in our "Fashion for Fit People" episode. From minimizing my football player shoulders to hiding Sarah's "muffin top," Nataly is giving us all the deets on how we can look both hot AND stylish both inside AND outside the gym. We're also covering how to look MORE jacked (or more lean) PLUS I'm calling out the worst offenders in the legging game for camel toe. Yes folks, it's another entertaining, completely random yet very insightful episode you don't wanna miss!

How often do you feel societal pressure to be "fit" and/or "pretty?" Apparently more than 35% of girls aged 7 - 10 believe that their appearance is more important than their abilities. Thankfully the fitness industry is finally starting to shift thanks to the "Body Positivity" movement. But in all honesty, how many of us would actually hire an overweight or unfit personal trainer to help get us into shape? It's a juicy topic indeed. And another personal development, self-love podcast we're sharing all about the pressures we face in order to be fit. Enjoy!

We can all agree that blue is a calming colour and red is a powerful colour. But did you know that having yellow decor in your house can stimulate productivity and organization? Or that wearing pink can make you a nicer, happier person and more attractive to the opposite sex? I didn't either! But get this: our very own co-host Sarah actually studied interior decorating and knows a lot about colours and their therapeutic benefits! So naturally, we made it our topic for the podcast this week. And on a completely unrelated topic, I'm sharing my recent experience of getting kicked out of a gym for stuffing anti-fur pamphlets inside fur-trimmed jackets. It's a random episode for sure. But a short one so enjoy!