Wellness With Stackzzz

In this eighth episode, we’re chatting about the vulnerable but important topic of healthy weight gain in a world obsessed with being smaller. From reflecting on my journey post-marathon to embracing strength and steady progress, this conversation is all about redefining what health and happiness look like.

During this yappin session, I’ll chat about my journey with gaining weight, the mental and emotional challenges, and why focusing on your motives is the key to making peace with your body. 

In this seventh episode, we’re diving into the rollercoaster of lessons learned in your twenties; the wins, the mistakes, and all the messy in-betweens that shape who we are. From navigating body changes, relationships, and friendships to figuring out what really matters, your twenties are a wild decade of growth, discovery, and (let’s be honest) plenty of trial and error.

During this yappin session, I reflect on my personal journey of my twenties. Whether you’re in your early twenties, mid-twenties, or just stepping into your thirties, this episode is all about embracing the messiness, celebrating the growth, and giving yourself some grace along the way.

In this sixth episode, we’re getting real about life in your late 20s and how everything seems to shift at once—dating, friendships, and figuring out who you are as you grow. Whether you’re navigating relationships, redefining your friendships, or just trying to make sense of the transition from "figuring it out" to actually "having it figured out," it can be SO overwhelming.

During this yappin session, I’m joined by two of my closest friends to chat about the highs and lows of being in your late 20s. We’ll share some hot takes, personal stories, and advice on how we’re navigating it all as we move forward into this next chapter of life of being almost 30 (you heard that right, so scary!!!).

In this fifth episode, I’m diving into the emotional and physical rollercoaster that comes after crossing the finish line of a marathon. While the thrill of the race is next level, it’s common to experience the “post-marathon blues” when you don’t know what’s next.

During this yappin session, I’ll share my experience with this transition, the struggles of feeling lost without a set goal, and how I’m working hard to avoid falling into unhealthy habits now that my race is over. I’ll also chat about how I’m focusing on setting new goals, managing my recovery, and staying motivated without the pressure of “having to be in peak shape” all the time.

In this fourth episode, I’m joined by two of my best friends, Taylor and MaryClare, for a Q&A where we’re covering everything from running and friendships to dating, wellness, and life’s little challenges.

During this yappin session, we’re talking about how we met, how we make fitness part of our friendships, and what it’s really like to balance it all with marathon training. We’re also answering your questions about building community in a new city, staying active while keeping up with a social life, and the realities of modern dating.

It’s a super fun and honest conversation that dives into our experiences and what we’ve learned along the way. Let’s get into it!

In this third episode, we’re talking about a topic that’s not really black and white but impacts way too many of us: disordered eating. You’ve probably heard a lot about eating disorders, but sometimes, there’s a grey area where unhealthy food behaviors don’t quite "qualify" as an eating disorder — and that’s exactly where I found myself. From obsessively logging every bite in high school as a 14-year-old, to binging food while trying to 'stay fit,' my relationship with food was a rocky one for way too long.

During this yappin session, I’ll share how I eventually broke free from these patterns, how I discovered balanced eating, and the reason I started sharing recipes over on Snackin. My goal is to help you recognize that you can redefine what "healthy" looks like, learn to nourish yourself without the guilt, and find joy in food again. 

In this second episode, I’m diving deep into my journey with running — from hating every step of my first 5K in 2018 to crossing the finish line of my first marathon just days ago with a sub-4 hour time! I’ll walk you through some of my milestones, like how I randomly decided to tackle Michigan's Riverbank Run 10K with no training, started running regularly in Florida in 2022, and finally found my stride (literally and figuratively LOL).

I’ll share the highs and lows of learning to love running, how I stayed motivated when training got tough, and the moments that made me fall in love with the process. Plus, I'll answer some Q&A at the end to give you a glimpse into my marathon training tips, including fueling, recovery, how I incorporate lifting, and some shoutouts to the amazing run clubs and friends who keep me going.

Whether you're a sub-3 hour marathoner or simply want to tackle your first local 5K, this episode is filled with me being totally transparent on my experience with running, and it's NOT always glamorous. 

Thanks for listening to me yap, and I hope you enjoy it!

#1: In this very first episode, I’ll be taking you back to my roots — growing up as a gymnast, becoming a cheerleader in college, and the rollercoaster ride I went on after leaving those sports. For a long time, I struggled to find a routine that worked for me. I went through phases of restriction and periods where I didn’t know what balance even looked like. But that all started to change after I ran a silly little 5K in 2018 and then moved to Florida three years ago.

Today’s all about getting to know each other better, sharing what’s worked for me, and giving you a sneak peek into the type of content we’ll be covering — from running and workout tips to recipes and real-life conversations about health, wellness, and balance.

If you're someone who’s struggled with finding a healthy fitness routine or if you’re just looking for some inspiration and real talk around wellness, this episode is for you. I’ll be sharing my personal ups and downs and offering some tips on how I finally found my groove.

Thanks for listening to me yap — I can’t wait to dive deeper into this journey with you all.