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Starting is the hardest part, am I right? In this episode of More JOY Less OY, Bethanne Wellness Weiss ditches perfection and hits record anyway—because waiting for “ready” is what keeps us stuck in the land of OY.

You’ll laugh (your assets off,) nod, maybe even send your Hallelujah arms to the ceiling as Bethanne introduces herself, her mission, and the magic of her Tiny Tweaks—small, doable shifts that can transform your body, mind, and life (even if you're deeply sucked into the “Powerful Vortex of OY”.)

In This Episode:

• Meet your guide to more JOY and less OY—fitness and nutrition pro, motivational speaker, author, and recovering OYster, Bethanne Wellness Weiss
• The surprising truth behind “Little Miss Perky” (hint: she’s powered by peanut butter pie, a little vino and lotza perseverance)
• A peek into Bethanne’s real-life journey through chronic PAIN, caregiving, and bouncing back—one Tiny Tweak at a time
• Why perfection is the enemy of progress—and how to start messy instead
• Who this podcast is really for (spoiler: you’re not broken, just stuck in the Vortex of OY)
• Why it’s time to stop plotzing (aka plopping) and start moving—literally
• At least 3ish Tiny Tweaks you can use today to shift out of stuck mode and into JOY
• A loving call-out to anyone blaming old cheerleading injuries—or neglecting their own soul's container while caring for everyone else's

 If you’ve been saving your joy for “someday,” this is your sign to stop waiting and start tweaking.

 Coming Up Next:

Episode 3 – 12ish Tiny Tweaks to Move, Feel and Look Even More Amazing in 12ish Minutes

And stay tuned for a new episode launching every Tuesday!

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 And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon

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Tired of feeling like an OYster when you KNOW you were meant to be a JOYster? Do you want less stress, less pain, and maybe—a little less jiggle in your wiggle? How about a sharper brain, a better booty, and more confidence? Simply put—do you want MORE JOY, less OY in your life?

I’m Bethanne Wellness Weiss, a fitness, nutrition, and behavior-change pro, author, and motivational speaker who has helped a gazillion peops (including myself!) go from OY to JOY. And trust me, I GET IT. I’ve battled chronic pain, dizziness, fatigue, caregiver burnout, an eating disorder and feet that belong on a chicken (true story.) I know firsthand—OY is inevitable, but JOY is a choice. And I’m here to help you choose JOY!

We’ll cover everything from your posture to your peeps, your hands and feet to your beliefs, and your eats to your weak cheeks (yes, THOSE cheeks.) Together, we’ll kick OY upside its ugly assets and reclaim your JOY!

This isn’t another wellness podcast packed with fluff and fads. If that’s what you’re after, leave now and forever hold your OY. But if you’re ready for:

·       Bite-sized, actionable tweaks

·       Real-life OY-to-JOY stories

·       A fun, no-nonsense approach to feeling, moving, looking and living in full-on amazingness

Hit follow, choose your host, and be the first to be notified when episode 2— Your  From OY to JOY: Just Start Already launches in April 2025. 

Here's your first Tiny Tweak: Next time you get up, DON’T grab anything for support (not even yourself.) No plopping down, no OYful moans. Make this your moving mantra and your future self, the one not scooting at 2 miles per hour, will thank you!

Now let’s Tiny Tweak our way to JOY! Welcome soon-to-be JOYster!

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Your JOY-dealer is BACK — just in time for the season of All Things OY.
Overeating, overspending, overbooking, under-sleeping… and the classic “I’ll fix it in January” bull poo poo we all tell ourselves. Not this year, sweetcheeks.

In this comeback episode, I walk you through how to protect your sanity, your soul’s container, and your fine young (or ole) assets during the holiday chaos — with simple, doable, laugh-out-loud Tiny Tweaks that twerk OY into JOY.

And if you’re wondering why I didn’t talk about holiday eating tweaks yet… oh, I set you up for them on purpose. Before we tiny-tweak your EATS, I’ve got to make sure your brain, body, and emotional plumbing are unclogged and ready — otherwise you’ll treat them like another January comback diet.

Next episode?
 Get ready: SIMPLE. SANE. JOY over OY.
Holiday eating Tiny Tweaks that actually work — and no more detoxes, cleanses, or magic potions of the moment EVER again.

We tweak.
 We don’t torture.

Tune in and bring on the JOY! 

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Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

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You can cut salt, chase supplements, and blame menopause... or you can face the truth: You’re eating way too much and moving way too little. But JOYfully, it’s not too late to tweak your way out of the OY!

In this sassy and loving slap upside your fine young assets, I expose the real root of your fatigue, inflammation, and jiggly parts: hypokinetic disease—aka ailments caused by sitting on your butt too much. And guess what? This isn't new. Maimonides said it 900 years ago: “Overeating is equivalent to ingesting poison.” 🎤💥

We dive into:

• The overlooked dangers of OYverfeeding and undermoving
• The long list of diseases you might be “earning” from inactivity
• Why your metabolism isn’t broken—your movement is
• 12ish Tiny Tweaks to reverse damage and reclaim your JOY
• And yes… a mic drop moment from the one and only Maimonides

⚠️ This episode might sting a little—but only because it’s packed with truth, sass, and the kind of tough love your doctor, influencer, and mirror won’t give you.

 Plus, a sneak peek at next week’s Lazy Cow Quiz—the only quiz you WANT to fail.

Like what you hear?

Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

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And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon

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Tired of being tired? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m answering a heartfelt listener request: how to fall asleep, stay asleep, calm the racing thoughts, and not wake up feeling like you’ve been body-slammed by your mattress. If you’ve ever tossed, turned, overate, or overthought your way into a night of OY… this one’s for you.

✅ Learn how to train your brain (and booty) for better Zzzs
 ✅ Discover how overeating, scrolling, and unresolved OY mess with your shut-eye
✅ Get my JOYful, doable tweaks to fall asleep faster and wake up like a rockstar

From sleep posture to pillow hacks, to emotional closure and circadian wisdom—these Tiny Tweaks add up big. And yes, we’re putting the OY to bed once and for all.

🎵 BONUS: A teaser for Episode 9 you won’t want to sleep on.

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Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

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And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon

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Falls may be common, but they’re not a normal part of aging — and definitely not your destiny. In this humorous yet heartfelt episode, Bethanne Wellness tackles the serious (and seriously preventable) issue of falls, sharing personal stories, surprising stats, and 10ish Tiny Tweaks to help you build strength, boost balance, and stay upright — and joyful — for life.

From her own dizzy days to hiking up like a billy goat, Bethanne walks the talk and delivers practical, proven tips to help you avoid the Powerful Vortex of Falling OY. If you’ve got a booty, a brain, and bones — this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play to feel empowered, energized, and a little cheekier about your fall prevention game.

✨ Stay tuned for Episode 8, where Bethanne spills the OY no one else will talk about...

Like what you hear?

Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

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And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon

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*I'm aware that I made a numerical oopsie with the tweak counting, but isn't that the beauty of not having to be perfect as well as using the suffix "ish"?

Welcome back, JOYster! In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, I’m dishing out life lessons straight from my brindle-coated, counter-surfing, couch-cuddling, stair-conquering retired racing Greyhound—Butch. That’s right, the 4-legged life coach who trotted into my world mid-pandemic and flipped it in the best way possible.

Today, you’ll get a sneak peek into a few favorite lessons from my upcoming book More JOY Less OY: Life Lessons from Butch – 52ish Tiny Tweaks to Move, Feel, Look & Live Better. From chasing squirrels (real and metaphorical) to healing fast, living full out, and reinventing yourself—Butch has wisdom to share whether or not you’re a dog person.

You’ll also pick up 10ish tiny but mighty tweaks inspired by Butch’s journey—from climbing stairs like a champ and easing into your car without moaning, to learning a new lingo, eating real food, and yes, slowing down that feeding frenzy. (Spoiler: You’re probably thirsty, not starving.)

This episode is filled with humor, healing, and motivation to help you move, feel, and live with more JOY and less OY. So press play and remember—you can’t chase two squirrels at once.

Like what you hear?

Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

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And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon

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Are you ready to turn your car into a rolling JOYmobile? Whether you're commuting, carpooling, or proudly parking far and strutting in like the JOYster you are, today’s episode is packed with 10ish simple, sneaky, JOY-boosting Tiny Tweaks to ease your aches and make car time more comfy.

From glutes to wrists to that tech-neck of yours, I’ve got your back (and your butt, neck, and sciatica too).
 No more flinging yourself in and out of the car like a stunt double—these moves will have you sliding, tweaking, and thriving behind the wheel.

Here’s what’s parked inside:

·        How to enter/exit your car like a glute-powered ninja

·        How to set your seat like the throne it is

·        The Tech Neck buster you can do at red lights

·        Save your wrists, ditch the claw grip, and spread those fingers!

·        Wake up that lazy left leg and balance your bod

·        Plus: tweaks for posture, plantar fasciitis, and your steering wheel death grip

 Bonus: A quick shoutout to the late, infamous Man ee ac (aka my dad Manny) and a sneak peek at a tweak that’ll have you turning heads—literally.

Even AARP says better mobility makes for safer, happier driving—and this episode is under 20 minutes! So no need to do them all at once. Just pick one Tiny Tweak today, and let it ripple. You’ve got time, and I’ve got more tweaks where that came from.

Buckle up, Buttercup—this ride’s about to get JOYful.

Like what you hear?

Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

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And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon

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Starting is the hardest part, am I right? In this very first episode of More JOY Less OY, Bethanne Wellness Weiss ditches perfection and hits record anyway—because waiting for “ready” is what keeps us stuck in the land of OY.

You’ll laugh (your assets off,) nod, maybe even send your Hallelujah arms to the ceiling as Bethanne introduces herself, her mission, and the magic of her Tiny Tweaks—small, doable shifts that can transform your body, mind, and life (even if you're deeply sucked into the “Powerful Vortex of OY”.)

In This Episode:

• Meet your guide to more JOY and less OY—fitness and nutrition pro, motivational speaker, author, and recovering OYster, Bethanne Wellness Weiss
• The surprising truth behind “Little Miss Perky” (hint: she’s powered by peanut butter pie, a little vino and lotza perseverance)
• A peek into Bethanne’s real-life journey through chronic PAIN, caregiving, and bouncing back—one Tiny Tweak at a time
• Why perfection is the enemy of progress—and how to start messy instead
• Who this podcast is really for (spoiler: you’re not broken, just stuck in the Vortex of OY)
• Why it’s time to stop plotzing (aka plopping) and start moving—literally
• At least 3ish Tiny Tweaks you can use today to shift out of stuck mode and into JOY
• A loving call-out to anyone blaming old cheerleading injuries—or neglecting their own soul's container while caring for everyone else's

 If you’ve been saving your joy for “someday,” this is your sign to stop waiting and start tweaking.

Like what you hear?

Follow this podcast, leave a review, and hit that subscribe (or “follow”) button—because JOY loves company!

Visit BethanneWellness.com and subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on Facebook

And if you’re ready to literally move your assets, check out my book Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank on Amazon