Sober, Strong, & Slightly Unstable

On this week's episode, Jen and Alana get real about prioritizing movement: the barriers, the excuses, the mindset shifts, and the tiny habits that make a huge difference. No perfection. No grind culture. Just honesty, humor, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring it out.

On this episode Alana and Jen talk about what it means to be an introvert vs. an extrovert, how introverts are misunderstood, how social anxiety can mimic introversion, and why it's important to surround yourself with people who bring out other parts of your personality.  

In this episode, Jen and Alana breakdown several different styles of training. They talk about powerlifting, lifting like an athlete, bodybuilding, and lifting for the general population. Topics include what are the differences and similarities between all of these, how do you know what is best for you, and small steps to help you get started. 

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This episode dives into EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), the therapy Jen specializes in. We talk about what EMDR is, how it works, who it can work for, and why we felt it was important to talk about it on this podcast. 

Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of The Better Health Podcast! Thank you to all of the listeners for welcoming our hosts into your ears this season!

Jen and Alana reflect on the time recording this season's episodes, check in around Alana's sleep after using the sleep diary, check in about how the Opal app is helping Jen avoid social media use more, and comment on their highs and lows of the season.

We hope you'll join us back here for Season 2 in the Fall! As a reminder, a rating wherever you listen to podcasts is so helpful, so please give the podcast a rate and review! 

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This week our hosts are joined by their second guest, incredible Registered Dietician, Sydney Greene. They set the record straight on the differences between a RD and a Nutritionist, nutrition myths, discuss pre-workout snack options, why dry scooping pre-workout is a dangerous idea, simple ways to make nutritional changes in your lift, and so much more. You don't want to miss this episode! 

Learn more about Sydney's practice and work with her: https://www.sydneygreenehealth.com/

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Jen and Alana talk more about stress in this week’s episode. They dive into why sometimes you can use logic to push through stress and anxiety, while other times you may not-and that’s okay! That’s why it’s good to have a big tool box of different coping skills. Our hosts also focus on the skill of sleep in this episode, (listen to last week’s episode on stress for more skills), how sleep can help stress, how to develop better sleep hygiene, why Alana can’t sleep on planes, and how Jen doesn’t like to sleep in public. If anyone knows if they make space camp for adults, our hosts are eager to find out and would love to go! 

Want to track your sleep hygiene? DM Jen or Alana on Instagram for your free Sleep Hygiene PDF! 

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This episode Jen and Alana talk about all things stress. They discuss how they individually cope with stress, the difference between eustress and distress, emotions, and acceptance. Stress is normal, we all will experience it at some point and to some extent. How do you know when it's time to do something about it, though? You don’t want to miss this one! 

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In this episode our hosts cover all things therapy. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice since 2017 and both she and Alana have years of their own personal experiences in therapy.

As a reminder, therapy is the absolute best gift you can ever give yourself. 

If you're looking to start therapy, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. Here's the easiest website to locate a therapist in your area: www.psychologytoday.com 

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