No one wants their daughter to grow up with an eating or body image disorder. However, if you’re a mother battling these issues yourself, you may worry about passing them on to your child. There is a way you can end your war with food and self-esteem—and save your daughter as well. Registered dietitian and author of Within, Karen Diaz, stops by to share her two-part approach to confronting eating and body image disorders. If you're interested in shedding the diet culture, becoming self-full, re-envisioning mealtime, and learning how to discuss bodies with your children you'll love this conversation and Karen's book. Her book is not a diet, but rather the means to quiet the criticism and noise impacting your ability to flourish—and your family’s ability to thrive. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 129 | Listen to Ep 101 and Ep 102 to learn more about intuitive eating | Grab Karen's book for just $0.99 HERE on 10/25/2018 and 10/26/2018

Thinking of completing a runDisney event? Guest Meredith Rice comes back to tell us all about the Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend. Find out what makes this race series so magical and how the Paris race weekend compares to the Disney Princess Marathon weekend. Meredith has done both (catch a recap of her adventures in Disney World HERE), which also earned her a extra special piece of race bling, the Castle to Chateau medal and two more medals she hadn't expected to bring home from France. Finally, we talk about some of what's next for Meredith on her running journey. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 128 | Listen to Meredith share her fitness journey Ep 28 and recap of the Silo District Half Marathon Ep 74. 

Dr. Casey Ann Pidich is a podiatrist based out of Manhattan. She stops by to share tips to keep your feet happy. Tune in to learn how to prevent injuries, including the one that plagues about half of her patients. We also talk about the #1 thing a podiatrist wants runners to stop doing and signs that it's time to book an appointment with your podiatrist (whether you're a runner or not). This was a quick episode, but Dr. Casey said she'd be happy to come back to answer more of my marathon specific questions and any of your questions so be sure to send them in so I can get her back. The podcast show email is: [email protected]. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 127

Denise Winner hosted her first Conquer Our Run race in 2014. After experiencing her own physical set back, Denise decided to use the down time to dedicate a year or so to hosting fun runs. An avid runner passionate about Lupus LA and other philanthropic concerns, she launched the runs as a way to heighten awareness about lupus and raise money for Lupus LA. She herself has lupus and was injured because of it. During recovery, she decided that she wanted to do something to help individuals struggling with lupus to stay active and motivated -- Conquer Our Run. After 2 years, Denise was ready to move on and go back to work. As luck would have it, she experienced another major orthopedic setback followed by breast cancer. Instead of giving up, she is more than ever dedicated to Conquer Our Run and espousing her epiphany that every breath is precious! The donations now extend to Lupus LA, Rainbow Services, Stand up 2 Cancer, Special Olympics and more. The list is always growing! Individuals of all ages and running levels are encouraged to take on a conquest and help out a charity! Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 126

How do you find your core values? Authenticity coach, professional speaker, author and workshop facilitator, Danielle Reed, comes back to share three steps that will help you identify your core values. She also helps explain the role our personal values play in our overall health. Danielle has used these strategies to transform her own life (hear her story in Episode 124) and empower audiences of all ages to have better relationships with themselves and those they love. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 125

Danielle Reed spent years in whack-a-mole mode: going through the motions and getting things done, but not feeling fulfilled. Finding her values helped her close the gap between who she was and who she wanted to be. The impact was profound and helped her improve all areas of her life. Tune in to hear her story in this episode. Tomorrow, Danielle will come back to share how identifying your values can help you improve your overall health and how to find your values. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 124 | BONUS: Grab my book for FREE FitArmadillo.com/eBook 

Yesterday, Kindal Sweet of Running with Strength shared her fitness journey from hating running to becoming an Ironman triathlete. Today, she shares more insights from her journey as well as tips for running and training for an Ironman event. Learn about her favorite book for getting started with Ironman as well as what your training time commitment will be like for this event. Kindal's still trying to trick errr get me to complete the Ironman so you'll also hear her tips for locations for the event in case you're interested. Not sure you want to complete an Ironman just yet? Kindal also shares more general running wisdom she's learned from her own journey as well as those of her athletic friends. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 122

Don't consider yourself a runner? Today's guest, Kindal Sweet, went from hating running to completing her 1st 5K in 2009 to prepare for a Disney marathon a few months later. She shares her running journey that took her from "not a runner" to 5K to marathon to chasing a BQ, to earning her Boston qualifying time and finally becoming an Ironman triathlete. This episode is longer than normal, but worth it! Kindal comes back tomorrow to reflect on her fitness journey and share more insights on training for various races as well as lessons she's learned along the way. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 121

Felling overwhelmed? You're not alone! My guest, wellness expert Suzy Carroll, stops by to share tips and strategies for overcoming overwhelm. She shares advice she's learned from her personal experiences as well as those she's learned from speaking to other women. You'll walk away from today's episode with simple strategies that will empower you to break the cycle of being addicted to being busy. Learn more about her concept of Sacred Selfishness and how you can practice it to make your wellbeing a nonnegotiable priority. Then take Suzy's quiz to find out if you're addicted to busyness. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 120