In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m joined by holistic nutritionist, Allie of @mexishmami. We cover the following topics in this episode…

-what is a certified holistic nutritionist and what is a nutritional therapy practitioner

-having a thin body does NOT mean you're healthy. 

-the importance of food accessibility

-saving money on groceries while still eating healthy-ish

-her experience with breast explants

-and more!

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m sharing my thoughts on the latest “hybrid training” trend that I’m seeing on IG and TikTok. Have you seen it? I’ll share what it is, why I think it’s trending, and my thoughts on it.

Listen to the episode I referenced in this episode here on the 6 Components of Health-Related Fitness!

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m talking with Lilly Roque-Ferrel! Lilly has been teaching P.E. for 7 years and we met on social media and then we actually got to meet in real life at a Nike event here in LA. I loved that she was a Latina, P.E. teacher too and I was actually trying to recruit her to work with me at my school for a couple years, but the timing didn’t work until this last year. I am so excited to have her as a PE colleague and it’s been awesome getting to see her grow as a teacher and coach…she coaches our girls Varsity basketball team and did such an amazing job connecting and coaching our girls. I’m so glad to have her as a colleague and friend.  

We cover the topics:

- what inspired her to become a PE teacher. 

- tips for other P.E. teachers to be good collaborators as a department and grow a solid, modern program together

-we share our experiences of how we became P.E. teachers

-coaching sports 

And more!

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, it’s part 2 of the perimenopause episode! I’m sharing about my recent appointment with a new integrative medicine provider. I share the cost, how my 90 minute appointment went, the initial plan of action that’s best for me right now, and more. If you’re in your 30’s or 40’s, this part two episode is especially for you! 

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast,  I’m joined by LA based writer, performer and four-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist, Cole Kazdin. Cole has written for VICE, TIME, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, The Daily Beast, MEL Magazine, Cosmopolitan and many others, and has produced for Good Morning America, Nightline and World News Tonight.

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Her first book, What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety that reveals disordered eating as an epidemic crisis killing millions of women and shares her personal experience with disordered eating. We chat about her personal story that inspired this book and the gaps  in health care when it comes to disordered eating. 

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m sharing what perimenopause is and my experience with it.

Let's face it, our bodies change throughout our lives, and perimenopause is a big one. It's the lead-up to menopause, lasting anywhere from four to ten years, and it can bring on a rollercoaster of symptoms. But fear not! By understanding what's happening and making some smart tweaks to your lifestyle, you can absolutely navigate this transition feeling strong and healthy. 

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m joined by Ashli Pollard. Ashli is an entrepreneur and founder of Dial Zero Marketing, Team AP Consulting, The Doers Membership, Cocky Ventures, created Me Time (the morning routine kit) and hosts the podcast the Unfiltered Entrepreneur. Ashli is bold, confident, ambitious, and smart and I love seeing her grow her businesses and lift other women up with her!

We cover the topics:

-how she started her business.

-one of her mindset mantras that I love

-being a critical consumer of marketing

-confidence and showing up authentically

-advice for women looking to level up, make more money, or move forward with business ideas that they’re nervous to move forward with

And more!

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, let’s chat about periods and cycle syncing! I’m going to be sharing my thoughts about working out during your period. In the past couple years, I saw so much content online about the do’s and don’ts of training on your cycle and it became very trendy content and buzzworthy….and after going through the information I’ve seen and evaluating my personal experience as well as clients, I have my ideas to share with you since some of you have specifically reached out on this topic. I’ve seen both sides of the spectrum…some say you should do no exercise on your period and others say carry on with your movement. 

We’ll cover…

-an overview of the menstruation phases and energy levels

-the benefits of working out on your period

-how to incorporate movement during your menstrual phase

-what is cycle syncing

-the benefits of cycle syncing

-and more!

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m talking with Mikayla Campbell. I met Mikayla when we both were a part of an awesome Nike event a couple years ago. Mikayla is a Nike Wellness Collective trainer and is a yoga instructor at a couple LA studios and for special events. I recently took a hot yoga class from her and it was awesome! I love her energy, how she explains things, and she drops some awesome gems of wisdom in her classes too. 

We cover the topics:

-the benefits of yoga

-tips for people nervous about trying hot yoga

-why diversity and representation are important in the yoga industry

And more!

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In this episode of The Pretty Little Lifters Podcast, I’m sharing my personal experience with anxiety. 

I’ll give an overview of…

-what anxiety is

-general anxiety symptoms

-when to see a doctor 

-my personal experience with anxiety

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