The Sad and Buff Show

By The Sad and Buff Show

Hosted by Coach Anna, the One-Kidney Bodybuilder and two-time cancer survivor. The Sad and Buff Show was a raw look at the intersection of mental health and fitness, diving into topics like nutrition,... more

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How many episodes does The Sad and Buff Show have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

The Sad and Buff Show episodes:

May 03, 2024 (FINAL EPISODE) Morning rituals, sales pitches, and the trap of “sacrifice”
In this episode, Shaylin and I talk about our morning routines that may or may not make sense, why “healing your gut” and “healing your hormones” and other sales pitches on social media get under our skin, and why sacrificing for something you don’t even want is not good for your mental health.
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Let’s connect!
IG: ⁠@stillwellfitness ⁠
Web: ⁠https://stillwellfit.com ⁠
Contact me: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Want to look good while doing good?
Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand.
⁠⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠⁠.
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1h 2min
April 10, 2024 The Jane and Daria of Bodybuilding
In this episode, I am joined by Shaylin, my former cohost and bestie, to talk about where she’s been, what she’s up to, and why fitness influencers talking about mental health can get on our nerves. TW: We do discuss some heavy topics, including suicide attempts and suicidal ideation, so please do not listen if you are not in a space to do so.
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Let’s connect!
IG: ⁠@stillwellfitness ⁠
Web: ⁠https://stillwellfit.com ⁠
Contact me: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Want to look good while doing good?
Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand.
⁠⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠⁠.
...more
59min
February 15, 2024 Sad & Buff Mini: How I survived RAI isolation
In this mini episode, I talk about my experience prepping for and being in isolation for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy (treating metastasized thyroid cancer). Nutrition, side effects, hitting goals. All in there, so enjoy.
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11min
February 06, 2024Busting nutrition & fitness myths in 2024… with Kate & Julia
In this episode, I am joined by my two favorite dietitians, Kate Zalewski and Julia Diaz, to bust some BIG nutrition & fitness myths.

Some of the questions we dig into:
Can people with one kidney lift weights?

Are carbs bad?

Can you have spinach?

Do hormones impact weight loss?

Do you need protein powders?

What’s the deal with supplements?

If you’re concerned about your kidney or thyroid health, you’re going to want to listen. Heck, even if you’re not, this episode is still for you.

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Let’s connect!
IG: ⁠@stillwellfitness ⁠
Web: ⁠https://stillwellfit.com ⁠
Contact me: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Want to look good while doing good?
Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand.

⁠⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠⁠.
...more
45min
December 08, 2023 One kidney, no thyroid... some problems? ... with Amy Moore Plaizier
What are the chances that you’ll meet someone who had the same exact type of cancer as you? Actually, make that the same TWO types of cancer as you?

Probably slim.

But that’s the case for me and Amy Moore Plaizier. Amy and I both fought chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, and we both have BRAF+ papillary thyroid carcinoma. The kicker? We were both diagnosed within the last three years.

Wild. Just wild.

In this episode, I chat with Amy about her journey as a two-time cancer survivor, and how having one kidney and no thyroid has impacted her fitness, her energy, and her mental health. We talk about shouldering uncertainty, unpacking trauma, and dealing with the “wet noodle syndrome.”

What’s the “wet noodle syndrome”? Listen to find out.

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Let’s connect!
IG: @stillwellfitness
Web: https://stillwellfit.com
Contact me: [email protected]

Want to look good while doing good?
Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand.

⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠.
...more
50min
November 17, 2023 Who needs a thyroid anyways?… with Julia Diaz, RD
In this episode, I chat with dietitian Julia Diaz, a 14-year thyroid cancer survivor helping fellow survivors navigate life without a thyroid. We talk about everything from the logistics of thyroid cancer survivorship and the impact hormones have on our health to feelings of isolation and coming to terms with our changed bodies. I may or may not have cried at one point.
Find Julia on Instagram and TikTok: @thyroid.cancer.dietitian
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IG: @stillwellfitness
Web: https://stillwellfit.com
Contact me: [email protected]
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59min
November 01, 2023 Busting renal diet myths… with Kate Zalewski, RDN, CSR, LDN
In this episode, I sit down with renal dietitian Kate Zalewski (owner of Your Kidney Dietitian LLC) to take down all the nutrition myths that keep one-kidney athletes and fitness enthusiasts from chasing their gains.
Spinach and avocados are bad for you? BUSTED
Must eat the lowest amount of protein? BUSTED.
Stay away from sodium? BUSTED
Listen to our episode, then let us know some of the renal diet myths you’ve heard.
Find Kate on Instagram at @yourkidneydietitian.
Visit https://yourkidneydietitian.com to learn how Kate can help you take control of your nutrition.
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IG: @stillwellfitness
Web: www.stillwellfit.com
Contact me: [email protected]
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34min
October 17, 2023 Sad & Buff Mini: Where the heck have I been? And why I’m (sort of) leaving social media.
In this episode, Coach Anna spills the tea on herself. She’s pulling away from social media… and for good reason. It’s all about her own healing and giving herself space without noise.
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13min
May 17, 2023 ADHD and fitness with... Melissa Helmick
In this episode, I chat with my friend and former client, Melissa Helmick (IG: @thephotographicstoryteller_), about her stepping into her fitness journey, and how ADHD (or any neurodivergence, for that matter) can make achieving your goals that much harder. Of course, as two people with ADHD, our conversation went all over the place, but we hope you can follow along and pull out all of those important insights we shared during the course of our hour chat. Enjoy! (Disclaimer: there’s some swearing.)
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
[email protected]
CONNECT ONLINE
🧡 Website: stillwellfit.com
🧡 Instagram: @stillwellfitness
🧡 Facebook: facebook.com/stillwellfitness
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1h 13min
May 10, 2023 It's called a "tummy tuck"... with Coach Heather Fuller
In this episode, Coach Heather and I talk all things tummy tuck... from the procedure itself to the stigma that surrounds it. We get raw and real about our bodies: our relationships with our bodies, how we feel about our bodies today, and what a tummy tuck means for body acceptance. You don't want to miss this.
Disclaimer: If you are considering the procedure, please consult with multiple doctors before moving forward.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
[email protected]
CONNECT ONLINE
🧡 Website: stillwellfit.com
🧡 Instagram: @stillwellfitness
🧡 Facebook: facebook.com/stillwellfitness

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47min

FAQs about The Sad and Buff Show:

How many episodes does The Sad and Buff Show have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.