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This week, Alex and Meredith sit down with Tactic Nutrition client, Shari Todd. They will talk about Shari’s diagnosis with cancer, her journey of getting back into fitness post-cancer, and some of the powerful lessons she learned about herself and the way she views the world along the way. Shari shares her experiences of self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience, illuminating the importance of internal dialogues and self-trust. Shari underscores the importance of taking full responsibility for her life and the liberating power of acceptance. Shari's story is a testament to the power of resilience, demonstrating that, even in the face of adversity, it's possible to reclaim your life and emerge stronger.— Sometimes Pet Parents Make Mistakes— Get to Know Shari!— The Complaining Rule— EMDR Therapy— Being Authentically Yourself— What Measuring Your Progress Looks Like— Adulthood & Realizing No One Actually Knows Anything— Imperfections in Love and Relationships— Shari’s Cancer Diagnosis & Getting Back Into Fitness— Running Marathons & Using the Bathroom— Not Attaching Your Identity to the Result— Learning to Trust Yourself & Your FeelingsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Follow Shari on Instagram @sharithrives (https://www.instagram.com/sharithrives/)· The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul by Brad Stulberg (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-practice-of-groundedness-a-transformative-path-to-success-that-feeds-not-crushes-your-soul-brad-stulberg/15849262?ean=9780593329894)· Tactic Nutrition on Instagram: The Person Who Avoids Failure is Also Avoiding Success (https://www.instagram.com/p/C3AwrOKJoSY/)· The Movement Maestro (https://themovementmaestro.com/meet-the-maestro/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Alex and Meredith for part two of their weekend recap of Brandi Carlile’s: Girls Just Wanna Weekend and their Valentine’s Day episode! They will share some of their favorite moments of the weekend with musical artists such as: KT Tunstall, Celisse, Janelle Monae and more! They also talk about the true sense of community they felt throughout the weekend, how they felt like they were in a safe space, and what it was like going back to reality after the fact.— Happy Valentine’s Day!— KT Tunstall, Celisse, & Janelle Monae— Brandi-Oke Pool Party— The Legends of Americana Night (3rd Night of Music)— 80’s Night!— When We Should’ve Realized We Were Attracted to Women— Post- Girls Just Wanna Weekend (Back to Reality)Resources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part One) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000644472883)· Watch the Billions series (https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/billions/)· Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend (https://www.girlsjustwannaweekend.com/)· Hidden Figures with Janelle Monae (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)· Listen to We Can Do Hard Things Podcast: What Happened Last Weekend: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun & We DID! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/277-what-happened-last-weekend-girls-just-wanna-have/id1564530722?i=1000643754874)· Bound Movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115736/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)· Fiona Apple - Criminal Music Video (https://youtu.be/FFOzayDpWoI?si=M8UFwEEVWt9QSBjq)· Gray Matters Movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375785/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Alex and Meredith are back from Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend 5 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. They recount some of their favorite experiences from the weekend, from silly stories from their travel day to meeting interesting people, the music festival, with artists like Brandi Carlile and Janelle Monae, and experiencing the sense of community throughout their time there. They dive into the topic of body image and the impact of facing judgement from others. They also share an interesting conversation with a burlesque performer and BDSM dominatrix, and how they were able to draw parallels between their work in nutrition coaching and the dominatrix's work in empowering her clients. Stay tuned for part two next week, where they will talk more about their experiences, the other performances, and they will have some philosophical discussions of identity and community.— Recovering From Girls Just Wanna Weekend— What is Girls Just Wanna Weekend?— The Wonders of Sleeper Pods— Our Top Funny & Interesting Experiences— Alison Russell & Brandi Carlile— The Dangers of Guitar Picks— The Daily Discharge— Bootcamp with the Brits— Body Image AwarenessResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend (https://www.girlsjustwannaweekend.com/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Bigger Gayer Episode: Pride 2023 Edition (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000615970514)· Laura Reece on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/increece_fitness/?hl=en)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

In this episode, Alex and Meredith dive deep into the mindset and expectations around fitness and nutrition. They challenge the common phrase "I feel like I should..." and discuss why setting expectations of when you should see results could be hindering to your process. They emphasize the importance of relentless consistency, hard work, and embracing the process rather than focusing solely on end goals. They also talk about the importance of finding joy in your fitness journey, as well as identifying your “why” to keep pushing forward.— The Story of How We Met— Hard Work and No Results— “I Feel Like I Should…”— Letting Go of Your Ego— Learning to Have Patience— Accepting The Changes That Happen Over Time— Finding Joy in the Process— Finding Your “Why”Resources Mentioned in This Episode:· Wodapalooza Miami (https://wodapalooza.com/miami/)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our Take on Having Kids: Facing Societal Pressures & Making Your Own Decisions (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000641160843)· Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Five Pillars of Success: How They Can Help You Unlock Your Full Potential (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000639201272)· Read Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth (https://bookshop.org/p/books/grit-the-power-of-passion-and-perseverance-angela-duckworth/6700116?ean=9781501111112)· Tactic Nutrition on Instagram: Slow Progress and Ready to Quit? (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy0xyTvLqfp/)· Ultra Runner Courtney Dauwalter on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/courtneydauwalter/?hl=en)· Adam Grant on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/C2FZGcuLcpW/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Alex and Meredith as they dive into the topic of emotional resilience. They will talk about how it impacts daily life, what emotional resilience looks like after a traumatic experience, and whether it is something that can be cultivated. (Spoiler alert: it can!) They will share their own personal experiences with emotional resilience, discuss instant and delayed gratification, and provide their top three tools on how to build emotional resilience in your daily life.— Why Are We So Tired?— What is Emotional Resilience?— Emotional Resilience After a Traumatic Event— PID Controller— Examples of Not Being Emotionally Resilient— Instant and Delayed Gratification— Do Only Some People Have Emotional Resilience?— Building Emotional Resilience— Our Three Tools to Build Emotional ResilienceResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast (https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast)· Viktor E. Frankl: Man’s Search for Meaning (https://bookshop.org/p/books/man-s-search-for-meaning-viktor-e-frankl/8996943?ean=9780807014271)· Huberman Lab: Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-deliberate-cold-exposure-for-health-and-performance/id1545953110?i=1000556158345)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Meredith and Alex as they talk about all things protein! They start things off with Alex taking The New York Times Protein Quiz. From there, they’ll discuss the importance of protein and fiber intake, the major role that protein plays in aging, and effective strategies for meeting daily protein goals. They also share their thoughts on the average American protein intake, and what they do to make sure they are meeting their daily protein goals.— We’re Officially In 2024!— Highs and Lows of 2023— Take The New York Times Protein Quiz with Alex— Plant Based Protein— Calorie Intake— The Industrial Revolution & Nutrition— Incorporating Protein into Your Diet— Protein and Aging— Tracking Calories and Eating White Carbs— The Importance of Dietary Fiber— How We Get in Our Daily ProteinResources Mentioned in This Episode:· The New York Times: Test Your Protein Knowledge (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/11/16/well/eat/protein-quiz.html)· FatSecret Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker for Weight Loss (https://www.fatsecret.com)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Catch up with Meredith and Alex as they talk about all things cats, exercise, and kids! They share their take on having kids, the societal pressures to have kids, and their own experiences and interactions with that pressure. They will also talk about the importance of acknowledging what your limits are in certain situations, making decisions that are best for you, and the overall reminder that you can have a fulfilling life with or without children.— An Update on Ivan— Dog Training with Rue!— Acknowledging Your Thresholds & Emotional Dysregulation— Our Cat is Hunting For Us?— Our Decision to Not Have Children— The Societal Pressures to Have Children— Over-Identifying With Your Decisions— Gay Aunt or Uncle TheoryResources Mentioned in This Episode:* Follow Dog Trainer Dani Armstrong on Instagram @storm.brick.yaro (https://www.instagram.com/storm.brick.yaro/)* Listen to Afternoon Snack: Our New Year’s Episode! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000640418953)* Watch Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/lessons-in-chemistry/umc.cmc.40yycssgxelw4zur8m2ilmvyx)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Meredith and Alex for this New Year's episode as they catch you up on what they have been up to during the holidays. To ring in 2024, they will talk about New Year’s resolutions, how it’s optional to even have one, and how to set realistic goals that will be able to be maintained long-term. They will also remind you of the importance of reflecting on the past year while also giving yourself permission to move forward into the New Year. — Exercise Injuries— Speeding Ticket Tales— Setting New Year’s Resolutions— Reflection— Finding Solutions for Difficult Habits────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

There’s always that "weird week" between the Christmas holiday and New Year's that has us all feeling a little bit lost. In this episode, Meredith and Alex talk all about navigating this unique time of year, the challenges and opportunities that often arise during this time, and the importance of finding balance in the expectations you set for yourself. They discuss the importance of allowing yourself to take the time to rest if you are able, and they share tips on how to incorporate positive self-talk and affirmations into your day to help deal with any stress you may be feeling during this time.— Breathe Right Strip Era— Pet Shenanigans— What To Do With Extra Downtime— Feeling Guilty For Not Being Productive— Finding Balance in the Expectations You Set For Yourself— Learning to Trust Yourself— Finding Moderation— Tracking Food on Vacation— Success and Failure— Positive Self-Talk & Affirmations to Combat Stress— What We Are Looking Forward ToResources Mentioned in This Episode:* Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://bookshop.org/p/books/atomic-habits-an-easy-proven-way-to-build-good-habits-break-bad-ones-james-clear/12117739?ean=9780735211292)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Meredith and Alex in this episode as they cover the Five Pillars of Success. They talk about the specifics of what makes up the Five Pillars of Success, and how whenever you're working on your fitness and nutrition, you are doing deep, difficult work in order to change your behavior, self-talk, and the stories that you tell yourself. They also discuss the impact that taking the time to reflect on your growth can have on your mindset, and the importance of determining what success ultimately looks like for you.— Situations That Make You Irrationally Angry— The Five Pillars of Success— Hope and Belief— Trust and Commitment— How Ego Impairs Progress— Having Curiosity and Humility— The Acceptance of Reality— Introspection and ReflectionResources Mentioned in This Episode:* Tactic Functional Nutrition on Instagram: Slow Progress and Ready to Quit? (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy0xyTvLqfp/)* Listen to Afternoon Snack: Beth Bacon on Menopause: The Struggle for Women’s Health (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000625355128)* Listen to Afternoon Snack: Tactic Nutrition Client Tanya Turner on Investing In Yourself: How Nutrition Coaching Can Change Your Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000624616824)* Tactic Functional Nutrition on Instagram: Working Hard But Not Seeing Results? (https://www.instagram.com/p/CzTo_ZGLQLY/)* Watch the 8600ft Film (https://www.8600ftfilm.com/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start not only one business, but two? Now is your chance to find out! This episode, Alex and Meredith share the ins and outs of the creation and running of Tactic Nutrition and Fitness. They’ll cover the behind-the-scenes of starting a business from scratch, including the costs, time investments, and valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. They will also talk about their biggest returns on investment, some challenges that they ran into when they were first getting started, and they’ll provide valuable advice on steps that they have taken that has led to their success.— The Relationship Money Talk— Managing Money & Spending Habits— How We Started Our Businesses— Technology/ Hardware Upgrades— First Major Business Expenses— Task Delegation In Life & Business— Business Platforms & Cost— The Most Stressful Experience as a Business Owner— Surprise Costs in Payment Processing— The Importance of Business Insurance— Time Costs and Out-of-Pocket Costs— Our Biggest Return on Investment— Most Valuable Thing We’ve Learned As Business OwnersResources Mentioned in This Episode:* Listen to Afternoon Snack: Bonus Minisode: Holiday Habits Challenge & Tactic Fitness Black Friday Launch! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000636411657)* Listen to Afternoon Snack: Philadelphia Marathon Recap: First Tactic Community Meet-Up, How It Went, and What’s Next! (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000637674646)* Listen to Afternoon Snack: On Body Image and Going Viral (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000568770344)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)

Join Alex and Meredith as they recap the Philadelphia Marathon! They will talk about the first ever in-person Tactic community meet-up and the overwhelming amount of support that they felt the entire weekend. Alex will share her experience on what it was like on race day, how her past experiences running in both the LA and Calgary Marathons helped her prepare for the Philadelphia Marathon, and the emotional highs and lows throughout the entire race. Alex and Meredith will also provide a sneak peek into the future plans that they have in store for the Tactic community!— We're Back!— Why The Philadelphia Marathon?— How Meredith Took Over Philly— First Ever Tactic In-Person Event— Building A Community— The 8k— The Purpose Behind Run Club— The LA & Calgary Marathons— Mental Preparation & Setting Intentions— The Philly Marathon— Setting Realistic Goals— What's Next?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:* Afternoon Snack: Post-Marathon Reflection: Dealing with Fatigue, a Sub 3 Goal, and an Undulating Course (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000607511193)* Afternoon Snack: The Calgary Marathon: How Alex Shaved 6 Minutes Off Her Marathon Time (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000620883244)* Instagram: LA Marathon (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_ILKwAhi6/)* Instagram: Calgary Marathon 2023 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs2C6h9gDX7/)────────────────────────────Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services (https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer)Learn More About Us Here (https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition) and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG (https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/)!Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! (https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html)