So I've Heard

So I've Heard

By Austen AllenHealth & Fitness
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So I've Heard episodes

  • EP 55: 3 Steps To Help You Come Back To Your Fitness

    Are you sick and tired of hopping on and off of the consistency wagon time and time again when it comes to your fitness? Is it starting to feel like no matter what tips you try out or how hard you work, nothing seems to stick?

    If so, then this episode is for YOU!

    Tune in to today's episode as I break down my quick and easy 3-step guide to coming back to your fitness in an authentic, realistic, and sustainable way.

    Because you deserve to find a routine that makes sense for you and your life and this episode might just be a great place to start!


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    18 min
  • EP 54: Why Compassion And Consistency Go Hand In Hand

    It's so good to be back with another episode for y'all!

    After a busy month and a break from the podcasting space, it's safe to say that consistency (or rather a way to build more consistency) has definitely been on the mind.

    Listen in to today's quick episode as I give you my unique take on why consistency and compassion must go hand in hand if you want to find authentic success in the long run.


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    12 min
  • EP 53: Breaking Down Body Autonomy And Why It Matters

    Honoring an individual's right to make decisions over their own life, body, and future is at the core of the work that I do as a trauma-informed personal trainer and coach.

    Listen in to today's episode as I break down why I believe that YOU should always have the right to dictate what you can and can't do with your body and why honoring this body autonomy matters so much in the health and wellness space.

    Interested in doing more to honor body autonomy? Check out the resources below...

    https://girlboss.com/blogs/read/womens-rights-organizations

    https://www.aclu.org/news/reproductive-freedom/six-ways-join-fight-for-abortion-rights-roe-v-wade


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    17 min
  • EP 52: The Truth Behind Toning

    “Toning” is one of those popular fitness terms that we hear all of the time... but what does it really mean?

    Listen in to today's episode as I uncover the truth behind toning and talk more about how to take charge of your health and fitness in a non-restrictive and sustainable way.


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    16 min
  • EP 51: Why Quick Results Are A Myth And The Importance Of Taking It Slow

    We are back y'all!

    After a quick break from recording, it's so great to be back with another episode. And what better way to return than with one of my personal favorite solo episodes so far!

    Listen in to today's episode as I break down why I believe quick results are a myth and talk more about the importance of taking it slow for long-term success!


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    25 min
  • EP 50: The Importance of Listening To Our Body’s Signals And The Deeper Impacts Of Trauma-Informed Training: An Interview With Gabi Varga

    I had such a fun time interviewing the amazing Gabi Varga in today's episode. Gabi is a Trauma-Informed Personal Trainer based in Vancouver, Canada who does absolutely incredible work! This is definitely one of the most fun and informative interviews I've done on the show so far and I promise you that you don't want to miss it!

    Listen in as Gabi discusses the importance of listening to the body and it's signals, dives deep into the interconnected impacts of trauma on physical, mental, and emotional health, and walks us through the impactful process of trauma-informed training with her clients.

    *Important Note Here*
    If at any point this information that we are discussing in this episode is triggering for you or is creating a physical response in your body, I encourage you to stop, take a breath, check-in with yourself and with your body, and then return to the episode if and when you feel comfortable.

    You can learn more about the awesome services that Gabi provides by checking out the resources below...

    Gabi's Website: https://gvlifestyle.carrd.co/

    Gabi's Instagram: @gvlifestyle.ca


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    38 min
  • EP 49: 5 Tips To Improve Your Mind-Muscle Connection

    Are you struggling to connect with your muscles as you exercise? Are you wanting to learn how to get the most out of every rep of every workout? Well if that's the case, then this episode is for YOU!

    Tune in to today's episode as I give you my 5 tips for how to improve your mind-muscle connection and take your workouts to the next level!


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    23 min
  • EP 48: What Is Trauma-Informed Personal Training?

    I'm happy to say that I'm officially a Trauma-Informed Personal Trainer y'all!

    After completing this 3-day, career changing certification, I wanted to take an episode today to share some of the impactful information that I just learned and help to answer the question... what is trauma-informed personal training all about?

    Listen in as I go into greater detail about the goals of trauma-informed personal training, break down the differences between trauma-informed training and conventional training, and let you know more about why I believe that every coach should be providing trauma-informed care.

    And if you are a coach or trainer who is listening to today's episode and you want to become more trauma-informed in your own practice, check out the link below for more details!

    https://hopeignitedtraining.com/programs/trauma-informed-personal-training-certificate/


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    17 min
  • EP 47: Why I Don't Count Calories And What I Suggest You Do Instead

    Are you sick and tired of meticulously counting every single calorie of every single food you eat? Do you wish there was a way to track your food in an easier, but equally effective way?

    If that sounds like something you might be interested in, then this episode is for you!

    Tune in as I walk you through my issues with counting calories, and break down the simpler, and much more sustainable strategy that I suggest that my clients use to track their food instead!

    And if you're interested in learning more about the food tracking strategy that I suggest in today's episode that's provided by the outstanding individuals at Precision Nutrition, check out the link below for more details:

    https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-calculator

    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    15 min
  • EP 46: Strategies For Cultivating Resilience In Your Fitness

    It's safe to say that we all have been through a lot over the past couple of years. And in the midst of all of these hardships, remaining consistent and resilient in your fitness can sometimes feel like a never-ending struggle. But I am here to tell you that there are tools that we can utilize to help us through these tough times one day, one step, and one rep at a time!

    Listen in as I walk you through 4 different strategies that will help you cultivate resilience in your fitness today!


    I hope you liked this episode and if you did, I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review on iTunes. Please message me @lighthouse_fitness on Instagram if you have any more questions and check out www.befitwithlighthouse.com to find out more ways to take control of your health today.

    19 min

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