Welcome to Episode 57 of the Fit, Fierce and Fabulous Podcast where self-professed ‘spiritual junkie’, certified fitness trainer, behavioral change specialist and #FFF Founder Courtney Violet Bentley interviews author, award-winning yoga studio owner & transformational speaker Lara Alexiou. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her mid-20s, learn how Lara took what felt shameful and embarrassing and turned it into her greater purpose. If you have lost your mojo, feel like happiness is a finish line you never manage to cross, and want to know how sadness and disappointment are necessary shades in the crayon box of your life, this episode is totally for you.  Find out why being lovingly ruthless in the pursuit of your friendships is a positive thing and how deadlines, both real and imaginary, will change your life. And Lara’s idea of what it means to be FFF will definitely blow your mind.   This episode is brought to you by my brain juice Noo Nectar at: http://www.noonectar.com Website : http://fitfiercefabulouspodcast.com || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com Hashtag: #FFFPodcast Social Media: @courtneybentley_ || @Fitfiercefabulouspodcast Check out our facebook group for discussions after the episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfiercefabulouspodcast/  self-help

057 Why You Need to Stop Seeking Happiness with Lara Alexiou

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Empowered and Feminine the tagline for All Day Alba a functional fitness line for women by women. Courtney chats with the founders Brielle Halbert and Rachel Katzin about the collaboration of high fashion, generational insights and a mission with a strong why. In this episode, you will leave with a new love of high functioning fitness clothing that can be worn throughout your day, an insight on what it's like to work with a partner who has a 20 year age difference and a new passion for your own why. These two women inspire others to mix in the fierce and the feminine through fitness and to not be afraid to dive into what is known to be more masculine type sports like martial arts. Stay tuned until the end to learn how you can score some new outfits from All Day Alba with a special code! In this Episode You Will Learn:  Why having insight from different perspectives can help you grow as a person How to trust your gut, path and fate and go with the flow when you know When you need a partner in your business and how to find the perfect match How Rachel and Brielle got into business together being 20 years apart and from two parts of the world, is it an unusual business partnership Why you don't need to be a ninja to defend yourself and what to do instead Rachel's martial arts experience and how it evolved into the brand idea The Empowered & Feminine concept and how they have infused it into All Day Alba Why having a strong passion for your why can propel you to success  SPECIAL CODE: Check out AllDayAlba.Com and use code FIT at checkout to save until May 15th 2019. Hang Out With Us: Website : http://fitfiercefabulouspodcast.com || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com Join the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfiercefabulouspodcast/ Hashtag: #FFFPodcast Social Media: @courtneybentley_ || @Fitfiercefabulouspodcast

Empowered and Feminine Fashion with All Day Alba Founders

Natural cellulite remedies on your mind? In this episode, Courtney chats with chiropractor superstar Dr. Ann Barter about muscle imbalances, holistic approaches to hormones and the cellulite debate! Throw away the creams that don't work and get blown away by the remedies Dr. Ann Barter found like cupping and Graston as she was searching for natural remedies for her own health. Her passion for these remedies will open your eyes to new ways to treat your own micro-traumas and imbalances in your own body. In this Episode You Will Learn:  How going through puberty changed the way she looked at her health for the rest of her life Why learning about the entire body from a holistic standpoint changed Dr. Ann Barter's life Why your body sends you signs and how to start taking action with the signs your body gives you How insurance companies are pushing the way doctors treat their patients Why inflammation is a big deal and what you can start to do about it Why women get cellulite in certain areas and why How techniques like cupping and Graston can help with cellulite and muscle dominance  Connect with Dr. Ann Barter: Website: https://altfammed.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altfammed/ Hang Out With Us: Website : http://fitfiercefabulouspodcast.com || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com Join the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfiercefabulouspodcast/ Hashtag: #FFFPodcast Social Media: @courtneybentley_ || @Fitfiercefabulouspodcast

Natural Cellulite Remedies, Muscle Imbalances and Holistic Approach to Health with Dr. Ann Barter

Imagine being so bloated you had to find a solution and you were willing to do whatever it took to find that solution. Imagine taking that solution and turning it into a multi-million dollar company just a few years later! That is exactly what Adi Arezzini did with Teami Blends. After experiencing digestion issues and not finding a solution Adi took it into her own hands to research and came up with the formula that worked and is now enjoyed by celebrities, models and influencers around the world. In This Episode You Will Learn:  How having a strong dream and a passion for your project can propel you to success How to use social media in a way that grows your brand in a way that attracts the perfect clients for your service or business Why you need to just go for it and stop planning so much How a 5x8 ft bedroom and a passion to do it all, including marketing, design, website development, customer service, shipping and fulfillment created a celebrity endorsed brand Why following your gut is the key to success How to use social media to build a multi-million dollar brand  Website: http://www.teamiblends.com use code FFF for 20% off your order Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamiblends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiarezzini Hang Out With Us: Website : http://fitfiercefabulouspodcast.com || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com Join the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfiercefabulouspodcast/ Hashtag: #FFFPodcast Social Media: @courtneybentley_ || @Fitfiercefabulouspodcast  

Growing Teami, Social Media Tips, and Advice from Adi Arezzini

 Let go of the pressure of figuring it all out and go with the flow! In this episode, Courtney talks with Shanna Nelson President of Jazzercise about going with the flow in life and business and how she and her mom have kept Jazzercise rocking for over 50 years!  Learn from a 30+ year veteran instructor how to trust your gut, keep the fire lit inside and how going with the flow in business and life allowed for organic ebbs and flows that created a fitness phenomenon that paved the way for group fitness today.     In This Episode You Will Learn:    Where Shanna's passion comes from for Jazzercise Her story watching her mom grow a fitness phenomena How watching transformations through Jazzercise fires Shanna to have a passion to get up every day Why Jazzercise isn't just for your mom and how it has shifted through the times Why you need to go with the flow literally How to focus in and trust your gut and the results of doing just that with Jazzercise  Connect with Shanna Nelson:  Website: https://www.jazzercise.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShannaNelson   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanna_jazzercise   Our Sponsor: Jumpstart the new year with Jumpsport! Use code FFF at checkout to receive 25% off their 300 and 500 series rebounder! You do not want to miss this offer! https://www.jumpsport.com/fitness-trampolines/ Website : http://fitfiercefabulouspodcast.com || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com Join the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfiercefabulouspodcast/ Hashtag: #FFFPodcast Social Media: @courtneybentley_ || @Fitfiercefabulouspodcast  

Jazzercise, Fitness Fads and Boss Tips with Shanna Nelson

Body positivity comes in all shapes and sizes! On this episode body positive activist and self-acceptance champion Rebecca Bedford chats with Courtney Bentley about being an SSBBW, body positivity, and acceptance. They talk about how Drake made BBW popular, why having a community builds confidence and the first steps to create a strong loving relationship with your body. In This Episode You Will Learn:  How to love yourself, your body and your inner critic and own who you are Why standing your ground and staying positive can help you through any naysayers or negative people Why you need to own up to your habits and lifestyle How to stop worrying about what other people outside of yourself think about you and why it is so important The first steps you can take to loving yourself inside and outside How to take charge of your life and be fierce and fabulous no matter what others think  Connect with Rebecca Bedford:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeingAnSSBBW/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/beingssbbw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beinganssbbw Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/beinganssbbw  Our Sponsor: Jumpstart the new year with Jumpsport! Use code FFF at checkout to receive 25% off their 300 and 500 series rebounder! You do not want to miss this offer! https://www.jumpsport.com/fitness-trampolines/ Website : http://fitfiercefabulouspodcast.com || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com Join the Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfiercefabulouspodcast/ Hashtag: #FFFPodcast Social Media: @courtneybentley_ || @Fitfiercefabulouspodcast

057 Why You Need to Stop Seeking Happiness with Lara Alexiou

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