Everyone… I'm moving to Costa Rica. Whether it's soon or sometime in the future, I absolutely loved this country from the pace of it to the safety and security I felt there along with their schools (after doing some research). I recently returned from an anniversary trip and this couldn't have been possible if I was still working in my PA job. I'll share all the details and recommendations!

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(0:10) Our Costa Rica Trip

(1:27) How It Happened

(4:06) Took a Risk

(6:25) Spa Time and Wine

(8:38) Our Awesome Walk

(17:30) Wasn’t Possible in My Previous Life

(21:00) Felt Safe the Whole Time

(22:08) Reach Out!

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Check Out Nayara Hotel, Spa, and Gardens: 

https://luxuriavacations.com/destinations/central-america/costa-rica/arenal

The Vrbo Reservation We Used: 

https://t.vrbo.io/lrTMh947ADb

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I wanted to bring you a different style of episode this week and share with you an interview I did on another podcast! I joined Erin Dimond who I consider a mentor and friend on her show The Fitness Business Podcast to discuss my story going from PA to owning my own coaching company. We also discuss college, healthcare, student loans, and more!

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(3:27) Why I Wanted Out of the Medical Field

(6:07) Moral Injury in Healthcare

(12:17) Status Career in Healthcare

(14:17) Sunk Cost

(16:47) My Tipping Point

(20:37) Formal Education vs Online Mentorship

(24:47) ROI on Student Loans

(28:32) Becoming a Success Coach

(30:47) Starting with a Complete Newbie

(40:37) Showing Up As Your Authentic Self

(45:23) Advice from Going Good to Great

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I have something on my heart and mind I want to share in today's episode and I really just want to talk through some of my concerns with modern schooling and technology and hopefully connect with some other mom's who feel the same. I want my kids to have an amazing childhood and grow up the way I want them to while making sure they don't miss out on friends and sports. Would love to hear back from you for ideas if this episode resonates with you!

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(0:29) What’s On My Mind About Modern School

(2:40) Daughter Bringing Up Sex

(5:28) Researching Micro-Schools

(7:00) Don’t Want Them to Miss Out

(12:18) Non-Traditional Paths of Schooling

(15:50) Would Love a Mom Guest To Talk About This

(16:17) Please Share This Episode

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One of the biggest hurdles for women I talk to about their health and fitness is how complicated they feel the nutrition aspect is. Today's episode is going to change that! I want to share how to uncomplicated your diet with some practical tips and strategies you can start using today! I'll also explain how to build a balanced plate and why carbs aren't bad!

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(1:10) Uncomplicating Your Diet

(1:34) Common Pitfalls

(2:50) Throwing Out All the Junk Food

(4:26) How to Build a Balanced Plate

(8:05) Protein

(8:33) Carbs Are Not Bad!

(12:10) Tips and Strategies to Make It Easier

(15:30) Recapping and Takeaways

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If you haven't been paying attention to the latest weight loss trend (let's call it a fad hopefully), then you probably don't know about semaglutide. This drug was originally made for diabetic patients but has been used for over 2 million patients in a non-diabetic setting for weight loss. This drug suppresses your hunger signals which I totally understand wanting that. However, there are potential dire consequences and rebound effects I want you to be aware of. I want to share the truth about these injectable weight loss drugs as a PA who was in in this world not too long ago.

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(0:32) Semaglutide or Ozempic

(1:30) What Semaglutide Was Originally Intended For

(3:08) The Risks and Side Effects

(3:58) Thyroid Tumors and Inflammation of the Pancreas

(6:30) My Perspective on this Trend

(12:05) Do Your Research

(17:10) You Can Always Reach Out To Me

(17:15) Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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One of if not the most powerful way to change your behavior is to change your identity. There's a night and day difference between "I'm trying not to smoke" for example vs "I'm not a smoker". This can be applied in your health and fitness as well! Today, I want to share how to start shifting your identity, implementing SMART goals, and how to get out of the "trying" cycle.

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(1:30) The Power of Identity

(2:08) Two Women Trying to Quit Smoking

(3:08) Why Trying is a Trap

(5:28) Changing Your Language

(10:38) “I’m The Type of Person Who…”

(12:38) SMART Goals

(17:08) Getting Out of the Trying Cycle

(18:50) Please Rate and Share

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Our current healthcare system is fundamentally broken but there's some encouraging action being taken going from treatment to prevention. I left the healthcare field for this exact reason because I never had the time or resources to help someone fix their root cause issue and I'm so happy with the work we do at Body By Balance. Listen in as I explain the difference between the two, why creating healthy habits is the key to your success, some undeniable instances in our past that should make us question our government and CDC, and more!

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(0:55) The State of Today’s Health Landscape

(1:12) Why You Shouldn’t Blindly Trust the Government or CDC

(2:00) Love Canal, New York

(3:32) Two More Stories

(6:48) Playing Defense Instead of Offense

(9:34) Developing Healthy Habits

(11:18) Seeking Out the Cause of Your Issues

(15:50) The Problem In Patient/Client Care

(20:31) Would Love to Hear Your Thoughts and Questions

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There's a free tool most people aren't using to lose body fat and keep it off. It's been gaining more attention on social media recently but it's still heavily underutilized. I'm talking about walking and improving your NEAT. What is NEAT? How do you start? Listen in to find out the answer to these questions and more!

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(1:13) The #1 Tool You Wouldn’t Expect

(2:20) Improving Your NEAT

(2:56) Story From My PA Days

(3:38) Starting Small

(4:48) A Mind Blowing Study on Walking

(8:10) Please Share, Rate, and Review

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In this fast paced go-go 24/7 Instagram lifestyle you see as the norm is something I want to push back on in today's episode and explain why me and my family chose an alternative route to living and our lifestyle. If you didn't know, we bought land and acreage with animals and we absolutely love country life. It has given me a different perspective on lifestyle and health and what I want my kids to experience. Listen in as I tell the story of moving out to the country, how to incorporate more sustainable products in your household, tips for slowing down in your day to day life, and more!

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(0:20) I Understand How Overwhelming Life Can Get

(1:33) Re-Evaluating Daily Routines

(3:15) A Story About Embracing A Slower Lifestyle

(5:45) Pregnant with Baby #2

(9:13) Got The House Without My Husband Knowing

(10:53) What We Do Now

(13:55) Embracing a Slower Lifestyle

(15:25) Sustainable Products and Sustainable Living

(16:55) Weekly Family Time

(20:10) Prioritizing Saying No

(21:30) Putting the Phone Away

(22:48) Listen To The Pull

(24:02) What I’ll Never Go Back To

(25:03) Please Share and Follow

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One of the most frequent questions I get as a coach besides how to lose weight is how to boost metabolism. We've learned so much about hormones and metabolism over the past 30 years especially with women and how much lifestyle affects these areas. In our first educational episode, I want to cover and define metabolism, introduce the concept of reverse dieting if you are unfamiliar with it, how to boost your metabolism, and so much more!

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(0:22) Metabolism and Reverse Dieting

(1:03) Quick Story About My Bikini Competition

(3:05) Defining Metabolism

(4:28) Your Basal Metabolic Rate

(4:50) Defining NEAT, TDEE, and Thermic Effect of Food

(8:25) Why Most Men Can’t Give Women Weight Loss Advice

(9:43) Stress and Weight Loss 

(13:30) Where Reverse Dieting Comes In

(14:15) Defining and Benefits of Reverse Dieting

(16:30) Our Client Jenna Example

(19:53) Looking At Protein

(23:00) Meeting in the Middle of the Spectrum

(23:50) Ways to Measure Improvement During a Reverse Diet

(26:30) Ways to Boost Metabolism

(28:18) Fiber and Water

(30:15) Recapping

(33:00) Please Share, Rate, and Review

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