Love Your Bodd

Our past can have a large impact on our future. Things that happened when we were young can have a huge effect on how we behave in our adult lives. What you've been through does not define you. It shouldn't hold you back. It's sad and hard but things happen to us that are out of our control. What we can control is how we react to it and let it mold us.

Alex's advice? GET THE HECK OVER IT!!! And she's NOT talking "put on your big girl pants and get over it" - she's talking "address the issue head on and don't let it fester." Hence the title of the episode.

The more we sweep our problems under the rug, the more it will take to get over once it comes to the surface. And it WILL come to the surface. Pretending you don't have problems doesn't make them go away.

In this episode, Alex and Heather talk very intimately about a lot of touchy subjects: what it's like growing up with messed up parents, what it's like to have an eating disorder, what it's like to be a survivor of sexual assault, how to deal with, get over, and talk about those issues. And that's the most important thing: talking about it. Start with someone you trust.

Here are some resources if you need to talk to someone.

In Brian's LYB Episode, he brought up the Born This Way Foundation They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing here is the resource page: https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now For Eating Disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse: http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family Call: 1-800-799-7233 As always, feel free to contact Love Your Bodd Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Wanna have a giggle fest this week while getting deep in some topics about perfectionism, comparing yourself to others, weight-loss, and sexuality? That's exactly what Heather and Brian do in this week's episode of Love Your Bodd.

Brian is a fighter. He masks his imperfections by finding something to excel at. He's also really good at the comparison game and has recently come to some revelations about how to overcome these feelings. He gives some great advice on finding self worth and being THE BEST YOU. Which is his life mission for himself as well as in his acting and coaching businesses. He is constantly looking for ways to grow and become the best version of himself. His passion is helping others do the same which is why he was a perfect candidate to interview.

"Wherever you are, don't give up" - Brian James.

He brings up a lot in this episode on self-help so here are some links to his mentions.

A book that really helped Brian discover that he CAN and SHOULD fail is Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell. Here's a link. It's also available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. http://store.johnmaxwell.com/Failing-Forward-Paperback_p_664.html

A Foundation that Brian supports is the Born This Way Foundation "Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line." CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT. CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP.

^this includes body image resources, mental health, substance abuse, you name it, your resource is there. Speaking of resources for outreach and help. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can always call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline for someone to talk to. Call: 1-800-273-8255 Chat: http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx

We talk about the Beachbody Programs and how Brian got his start on his amazing weightloss journey.

BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

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Find Brian James FB: facebook.com/brianjamesfitness Insta: @briandouglasjames

Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC!!! But it's not easy. Growing up, it can be hard to make friends, especially if you spend some time moving and changing schools. Find your tribe. Find the people who make you happy. Like the people who like YOU!

Trying to fit it and conform to what is "cool" or what the media shows us is "right" will lead to very shallow friendships and loneliness. Embrace who you are and what you want in your relationships and the right people will find you. But that doesn't mean it's not hard work.

In this Episode, Heather talks with Grace about making friends, fleeting friendships, and cultivating life-long friends. How do you know who is meant to be in your life? Who puts in the work? Who lifts you up and balances you out? It's all about the two-way communication. You've got to be willing to have those hard talks if it comes down to it.

Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

In this Love Your Bodd Episode, Heather opens up about taking risks and fear of rejection. It's hard to take those big leaps of faith into the unknown but LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE, PEOPLE!

That's what this episode is all about. The possibility that you might fail. Coming out the other side a more confident person. Taking the risks that allow you to live your life to the fullest.

It's so easy to live in comfort. I like my boring job. I like my mediocre partner. I'm okay with the amount of money I make. But wouldn't it be so much more exciting if we were doing something we LOVED. Something we LIVED FOR?! And ASKED for what we know we DESERVE?

You deserve a better life. Time to take more risks!!

Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Love Your Bodd received it's first letter from a STRANGER! In the intro, Heather explains why this meant so much to her. SELF DOUBT IS SO REAL, Y'ALL.

This week on Love Your Bodd, Heather interviews a chika with a very similar story to her own. Sabrina opens up about her weight fluctuation, depression, and turning to food for comfort. Food is still a struggle for her but that doesn't mean she's not healthy!

Another important topic Sabrina opens up about is how you can become obsessed with "being healthy." Working out TOO MUCH. Eating the same strict meals day in and day out. She encourages people to shop around and find what works for them and to make it FUN and not a chore. And to not torture yourself and your body by obsessively working out. She had her wake up call though, which you will hear about.

Find Sabrina Instagram: @lilfitmermaid Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

This week Heather tries something a little non-traditional for Love Your Bodd. Based on reflection of how much she has grown in the past year as a fitness instructor, Heather decided to share some of her top tips for GOAL CRUSHING!

After a weekend filled with love in her hometown, Heather was truly ready to open up about growth and gratitude. Let's LIVE IN THE MOMENT, PEOPLE! It can be hard, but man is it worth it.

Here are the Goal Crushing Tips Heather explains further in the episode, go out and crush it today!

1) Track Your Progress

2) Keep track of and embrace your failures!

3) Accountability

4) Personal Development

5) IMPLEMENT WHAT YOU LEARN

6) Create a Simple Routine

7) Find what works for you

8) Commit to yourself

9) Push yourself

10) Be flexible / don't beat yourself up if you don't reach the goal

11) Be kind to yourself

12) Practice gratitude

13) Create Achievable/Flexible Goals

14) Stay True to Who You Are

16) Be REAL with yourself

17) Have A Strong WHY

18) Be patient

In the episode, Heather references Autumn Calabrese's video about eating McDonald's versus a similar, healthier meal at home. Here is the link to that video: https://autumncalabrese.com/mcdonalds-vs-home-made-which-is-cheaper/

Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Get Resources:

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing -

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

The views expressed on this podcast are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer(s).

Self Doubt? Normal. Wanting to give up? Double normal. In this episode, Heather chats with this week's guest, Laura, about how you are stronger than you think you are. It's about pushing past limits, pushing through grief, coming to terms with weight gain, weight loss, embracing who you are, and doing the things you love because they MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD.

Laura has been through A LOT. She's one crazy strong woman who is striving to improve every day. She is also an open book and enjoys sharing the things she's been through with the hopes it will help someone else! She takes listeners through her dark days, explains how she overcame her grief, and also explains how when one door closes, another door opens - and sometimes it's impossible to recognize that open door in the moment.

BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873 (Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! I will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Yoga for Bigger Bodies: http://www.yesyogahascurves.com

https://diannebondyyoga.com

THINK BEFORE YOU PINK (Breast Cancer Support/Awareness) Click here to read about best ways to support breast cancer: thinkbeforeyoupink.org

Heather's favorite org: http://keep-a-breast.org/

LAURA'S DINNER THEATER - THE WASHINGTON COUNTY PLAYHOUSE: Www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com

Find Laura JMFB: Laura J. Martin Insta: @laurajeanjane

Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Get Resources:

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing -

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

The views expressed on this podcast are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer(s).

MEGAN YELANEY IN DA HOUSE!!! Happy 30th Birthday to Megan! What a way to celebrate than by sharing all of your personal info with thousands of strangers!! This episode is ALL about mindset & balance. You mentality is KEY when it comes to performance, whether at your job, in your wourkouts, in your relationships, ALL OF IT. And it is constant work to keep up with mindset and balance. It ain't easy. But if you do the work, you will succeed and reach your goals!

Link to Macronutrient Calculator: https://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873 (Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! I will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Find Megan:Blog: FitActorTravels.com FB: facebook.com/MeganYelaneyFitness Insta & Snapchat: @MeganYelaneyPinterest: Megan Yelaney Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

"I can still dream about that woman, that spirit, [who] can walk utterly independently" - this weeks guest, Linda Manning.

Before we get to Linda, Heather had quite the intro. A lot to talk about this week! *HAPPY PRIDE MONTH TO THE LGBTQA+ COMMUNITY! LOVE YOUR BODD IS SO PROUD OF YOU!!!* If you struggle with your sexuality, reach out! Email Love Your Bodd below. Heather will hook you up with a mentor. Listen to these previous episodes from some guests on their experiences being queer: Daniel Brian Kati Gal Gang Guy Gang Heather also talks about the 16 personalities test which you can take here! It will help you feel normal and less alone! Your thoughts and feelings are SO VALID! www.16personalities.com GO SEE WONDER WOMAN Y'ALL. That is all. It's very empowering. BODY SHAMING IS NOT OKAY! Here's a link to that article Heather quotes about Red Shoes and the 7 Dwarfs. Ah, now about our guest LINDA- She's a mother, she's an artist, she's got balance and wants to let you know that you actually CAN'T do it all. Not all at once at least. Her greatest advice is to talk to yourself. Check in. What is it we want? Need? How do we get it? And by checking in, you "keep close to that voice in you that does know the truth. And knows who you are." We met at The Drawing Board which is a collective of theatre and film artists who help develop new works for the stage and screen by offering table reads, workshops, and staged readings. Find out more here! Find Linda Manning Artist Website: www.lindasmanning.com Jazz Series: www.lindasjazznights.com Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Get Resources:

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing -

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

The views expressed on this podcast are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer(s).

Rise Up In Love Part IV

Wow. Collaborating with Rise Up In Love has been a true honor. This is a partnership that I'm sure will continue as both projects keep growing. Keep on the lookout for special events and follow Rise Up In Love on Facebook for updates. This episode is clips from interviews both Ebony and Heather had with participants about relationships (with themselves, with their art, with their bodies, with their partners, etc) and what intrigued them to participate in Rise Up In Love to begin with. It's not easy being this vulnerable. The participants share so much: First, you hear from Dnez about his experiences being racially profiled and how he celebrates it with Love. Then you hear from Marla and Julie about how they've recently come together after knowing each other for YEARS and how important this project is to them based in this political climate. Next you hear from Martha and her baby girl about why they jumped in at Times Square and represented their family's love! Which has a wonderful story behind it! Lastly, you hear from Brett and Micheal. Micheal is from the Rise Up In Love II episode. In this interview we bring his fiancé Brett into the mix and they talk about why they cancelled their wedding and all the pressures that come along with pleasing people when you're an entertainer. It's a beautiful celebration of love!

Rise Up In LoveAll information and images from this project can be found on the Facebook Page or by using the hashtag #riseupinlove or #riseupinlovenyc

Love Your Bodd StuffzEmail LYB: [email protected] Tweet: @LoveYourBodd Instagram: @love_your_boddFacebook: Love Your BoddFind Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

Get Resources:

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing -

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

Outside of the US? Don't worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

The views expressed on this podcast are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer(s).