Owning the Wait

Today we're going to be talking about gut health. I've got one of my good friends on the show today, Emily Zwilling. Emily has been in the fitness industry since 2003. She founded CrossFit South City in 2008 and is an Integrative Health Practitioner. Emily has spent countless hours in the gym working on herself and helping others reach their physical aspirations and potential. But where she's felt the most significant reward and sense of accomplishment is teaching people how to achieve sustainable health by building happier and healthier lives.

>>> Find Emily on Facebook and IG @emilyzwilling

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>>> Podcast-Wellness Unfiltered

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Today I have one of my good friends and personal trainer, Jeff Lovecchio. Jeff left home when he was fifteen years old to pursue his hockey dreams. He played three years of junior hockey which lead him to a scholarship to play Division 1 college hockey for Western Michigan University. He signed with the Boston Bruins of the NHL and left school after his junior season. He played for ten years professionally all over the world and now he trains thousands of people worldwide online, as well as the best of the best St. Louis hockey players from the NHL down to elite teenagers. He also uses social media to help anyone and everyone live a healthier life. Today we're talking all about training like an athlete.

>>> Find Jeff on Instagram @jefflovecchio

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Today I'm going to talk to you about leadership. I've been thinking a lot about leadership in general. My business has gone through many changes lately and I've been challenged to rise to the occasion. I have a lot on my mind in terms of where I'm going to take the business in the next couple of years and it got me thinking about what it means to be a good leader. I'm going to walk you through what's been on my heart and mind lately. So I hope you really get some value out of this episode.

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Wondering how to grow in your faith? Chris Terry says it's all about having a personal commitment to Jesus and a progressive commitment to Jesus. And I agree!

Chris brings an encouraging message to the podcast, sharing with us how understanding Jesus experientially, in the depths and the heights, is key in feeling and seeing God's love and mercy.

On this episode, we talk about his walk with Christ and his discipleship in his football community.

If you love football and Jesus, you're going to love this one!

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Today I have one of my besties on the show, Allison Lesko. Allison is the registered dietician at @fit_flavors and we've been working together for almost 7 years now. I wanted to talk with Allison today about eating healthy around the holidays and what is so different around the holidays that causes us stress around eating and nutrition.

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Happy Thanksgiving! God is good, and today is a day to give thanks. So I'm bringing you a short and sweet episode on being thankful. I hope you get some time this week to sit in a quiet space and write down some things you're grateful for because I promise you it will fill your heart with love and gratitude.

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It's everywhere and in everything: SUGAR

Sugar is the "bad" thing that we all love. On this episode, I want to teach you how sugar is working in your body, where it comes from, and the best ways to consume it manageably. After all, we're not going to get around sugar 100%.

Understanding sugar is important in order to have a healthy relationship with food and our bodies. Let's learn how to consume it responsibly!

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You guys know my love and passion for food, and I have with us today a farmer here to talk about some beef. Patrick Montgomery began his career in the United States military, and then completed his Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. Today, he is the CEO and founder of the Kansas City Cattle Company. We're talking all things beef on the podcast today, from how Patrick got started in the industry, to the types of cattle his company raises, to some of the best cuts of beef that you may not have ever heard of. You don't wanna miss this one!

Find Patrick on IG @KCCattleCompany or at kccattlecompany.com

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Are you tasked with "doing it all" in life?! If you have a high-demanding job, it's very hard to unplug from work and be present in your home life.

It's that feeling that you're there…but you're not THERE. Do you relate?

On this episode, I want to share the routines and habits I've created over the last few years as a mother, business owner, wife, and generally high-energy person! You'll hear:

How I run the "night shift" in my house

What my family AM routine looks like

How we stay healthy as a household

What meal times look like in our house

How to keep the flame lit in your relationship

Above all, I want to show you that you can create balance between your work and home routine so that you can be truly present in your life.

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I've been thinking about what I wanted to talk about today... and I just need to be real with you and talk to you a little bit about where I'm at mentally. I'm struggling a little bit with my mindset. I've been a little negative on myself. I know EVERYBODY struggles with this, and sometimes putting it into words helps you process your mindset. When you're struggling mentally or you feel defeated, there are tools that you have to get yourself through processing it. Write it out, think of new narratives you want to speak, and stay structured in your disciplines... You've got this!

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