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Today, we talk about discipline vs. obsession in fitness. When you start working out, you incorporate fitness into your identity, which is a good thing. Research shows that it helps keep you disciplined in your fitness routine. However, obsession with exercise is a slippery slope that can actually be detrimental to your health through feeling like you have to earn food and feeling anxiety when you can’t workout. Injuries can also have a huge impact on your mental health.  This episode is about coming to a state of balance, and what might happen when fitness becomes who you are. In this episode, we discuss:  How Fitness Slowly Becomes an IdentityExercise Obsession: The All-or-Nothing MindsetThe Motivation–Obsession Gray AreaWhen Injury Forces the Question: Who Are You Without Fitness?How to Build a Sustainable, Enjoyable Relationship With FitnessTraining Hard Without Letting Fitness Take Over Your Life Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk about vibration training and if it’s worth the shake. We're covering all vibration training tools, specifically vibration plates, and the research on whether these products work or not. Stay tuned to hear the science on our opinion on this reemerging trend.  In this episode, we discuss: What is Vibration Training?How Vibration Training Affects Muscles & the Nervous SystemBenefits of Vibration TrainingTypes of Vibration Tools How to Safely Use Vibration Tools for Training & RecoveryVibration Training vs Traditional TrainingIs Vibration Training Right for You? Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

Today on the podcast, we talk about why it is imperative to have a movement practice when you're dealing with pain or injury and what that might look like. Movement can and should be used as medicine when you have an acute injury or chronic issues. We see people living in pain who were never told that movement could actually help. We discuss the science behind our opinions and share how you can bring movement back into your life, no matter what issue you’re working with. In this episode, we discuss: What Does “Movement as Medicine” Really Mean?Why Complete Rest Can Slow RecoveryHow Movement Supports the Healing ProcessUnderstanding Pain vs. Harm During InjuryWhat Types of Movement Are Safe When InjuredHow to Modify Movement During InjuryRethinking Injury Recovery: Movement as a Therapeutic Tool Resources: Podcast Episode 22: Training After an Injury (What Happens After Physical Therapy Ends) Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

Taking time off from training happens. Injury, burnout, work, stress, travel, or just life getting busy. Getting back into the gym usually feels harder mentally than it does physically. In this episode, Heather and Katie talk through how to return to training after a long break in a way that actually sticks. We break down what to focus on, what to avoid, and how to rebuild strength and consistency without burning yourself out or trying to train like you never stopped. What We Cover: Why checking your ego matters more than your old PRsWhy starting with less than you think is the fastest way forwardWhy consistency beats intensity when you are coming backWhat to expect with soreness and fatigue after time offWhy RPE and reps in reserve matter more than percentagesWhy volume should come before intensityWhy recovery is non negotiable when returning to trainingWant More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group

On this week’s episode of the podcast, share our personal fitness goals for 2026 and go over our fitness predictions for the upcoming year. Get to know us, the motivation that drives us, and our expert forecast for the future of fitness.  Additional Sources: Podcast Episode 45: Why New Years Resolutions Suck: How to Set Goals the Right Way Podcast Episode 147: 5 Ways to Stay Consistent in 2024 Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re switching things up with a rapid-fire “this or that” conversation around fitness and nutrition. We move quickly through a series of questions, giving our initial gut responses first, then circle back to unpack the why behind each answer. As always, these aren’t absolutes. Context matters, nuance matters, and we don’t agree on everything. You’re invited to play along while you listen, pick your side, and decide where you land. If you’ve got strong opinions, we want to hear them. Come continue the conversation in our Facebook group. Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we share five ways to keep your workout routine fresh. This advice comes with a caveat: doing the same boring foundational movements is how you progress and gain strength. So, you can change what hinge or squat movements each mesocycle, but you need to always be hinging and squatting. Tune in to hear how you can keep progressing while adding some extra flavor in your routine.  Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

Today, on the podcast, we have a very special guest, Corrie Van Horne. Corrie Van Horne is a therapist, dietitian, and founder of Reverie—a radical therapy practice and emerging community space for healing, transformation, and reclamation. Her path to this work began during a profound personal awakening in her early thirties. After experiencing a divorce, religious trauma, and deep grief, Corrie found herself questioning the systems and beliefs she was raised within. What began as rupture became revelation—a call to heal, to remember, and to step into her power. A pivotal experience in Egypt, standing before the goddess Sekhmet, revealed the name Reverie—a word rooted in reverence. That moment marked the turning point of a soul-led journey toward helping others reconnect with their own sacredness. Corrie’s understanding of healing is deeply informed by her lived experience. Through loss, trauma, and the courage to come out later in life, she discovered that pain can be a teacher and that healing is not about fixing, but remembering—coming home to wholeness, to truth, to the divine within. In her work, Corrie draws from depth psychology, EMDR, Relational Cultural and Queer Theories, and a reverent, body-based spirituality. Her approach is intuitive, compassionate, and rooted in justice. She believes the therapy room can be a container for liberation—a place to transform pain into power, shame into softness, and disconnection into embodied presence. Clients often describe Corrie as deeply grounded, intuitive, and nonjudgmental. She listens with her whole being, creating space for people to be fully seen and gently held accountable to their soul’s unfolding. Her work speaks especially to the soul curious—those who may have lost their way and are ready to return to their wholeness, to remember what they came here to do. When she’s not in session, Corrie tends to her own healing through ritual, time in nature, travel, and moments of connection with loved ones. She believes liberation embodies a sense of calm, peace, and connection to Self and others—and that every being holds the capacity to return to that state of grace. More on Corrie:  Website: https://www.reverie-co.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverie.with.corrie/ Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

Today, we’re talking about injuries in the gym, and myths about certain movements and their potential for injury. We’re going to unpack these myths and tease out what might actually be user error for these exercises. Most gym injuries occur because you’re doing too much too soon, not because of a particular movement. We’ll unpack the most “feared” movements one by one, and go over everything you need to know to execute these movements safely.  Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

On this week's episode of the podcast, we look back at the fitness trends from 2025 and give our thoughts on what trends were great and what was just noise. Wear your weighted vest, bring your Ozempic, and get ready for a circuit training workout with no rest periods.  Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

Join our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Facebook group to ask questions that we will address on the podcast! Does red light therapy work? What are the benefits?What’s the difference between calisthenics and yoga? I am one week post partum and want to start doing exercises at home. Is there anything safe i can do besides going for a walk at this point?

On this week’s episode of the podcast, host Heather shares her experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT treatments are outside of what you might commonly find in traditional primary care, especially as a 38 year old. Heather started her journey with labs and implementing HRT to work on her health in a way she’s never done before. Heather shares her entire experience. So many people - especially women - want answers for how they are feeling, and looking into hormone levels might be a missing piece of the puzzle.  In this episode, we discuss:  What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?Health Symptoms & LabsWhat I Learned After My First TestHormones & SupplementsThe First Month on HRTWhat to Expect on HRTSupplements + Lifestyle Changes to Support HormonesFuture Labs & Follow-Ups Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

On today's episode, we welcome Jami Fassett. Jami is a Nourishing Mindset Coach and co-founder of the Reset from Within Group Program. After 27 years stuck in the all-or-nothing dieting trap, Jami cracked the code to real, lasting well-being in her life with a radical shift: letting daily joy—not restriction—lead her health journey. With seven and a half years now of easily maintaining a 70lb weight loss, and multiple coach trainings, Jami helps others stop living at war with their bodies and start building sustainable success from the wisdom within. Connect with Jami: https://www.jamifassett.com/ IG: @jamifassett Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re going to give you our take on the 10 most underrated exercises to add to your routine. Get ready to learn about the most awesome movements that don’t get enough love on social media, but can seriously level up your strength, mobility, and performance. We’ll break down why each exercise deserves a spot in your program, how to program them effectively, and what common mistakes to avoid. In this episode, we discuss: Why These Exercises Are Often SkippedTop Underrated Exercises for Strength and Muscle GrowthHow to Incorporate These Exercises Into Your Routine The Best Equipment for Overlooked ExercisesCommon Mistakes When Doing These Exercises Want More? Join our Newsletter  Online Nutrition Coaching  Join our Facebook Group 1:1 Fitness Coaching  Get 3 Weeks of Nutrition Support for Free Free Knee Pain Training Guide Get Hundreds of Movement Demos on Our Youtube Channel

Gone are the days of eating boring chicken and rice. Today, Cooper Cordero of Barbell Quisine will teach you how to make meal prep enjoyable, tasty, and simple. Cooper Cordero is a self-taught culinary enthusiast who proves that you don't have to sacrifice flavor for macros. With a focus on transforming traditionally indulgent meals into nutritious fuel for fitness-lovers, Cooper specializes in innovative recipes that not only taste great but also support the rigorous demands of lifters. As a former competitive powerlifter, Cooper understands the need for nutritious meals that fuel performance, but he refuses to sacrifice flavor. He created BBQ to help other fitness enthusiasts, as well as everyday folks trying to be healthy, understand how to cook delicious, healthy recipes that will fuel performance and deliver on taste. He releases one new flavor-packed and macro friendly meal prep recipe each month while also providing educational content and videos for cooking enthusiasts. Additionally, Cooper will soon add Meal Prep offerings to the Denver area! If you're interested in learning more, you can contribute to his survey to let him know what kind of recipes you'd be interested in. Sign up for more info here (and be the first to know when his meal prep service launches). More About Cooper: Chicken Jambalaya Meal Prep Recipe Interest Form for Denver Meal Prep Services Barbell Quisine Website Meal thermometer/temp javelin probe Follow Cooper on Instagram or Youtube