You've probably heard of bucket lists, the things you want to do before you kick the bucket. But did you know there's an opposite concept called the fucket list? It's basically all the stuff you're cool with never doing – or never doing again – in your life. And though it's important to know what you want, I think it's also really clutch to know what you don't want.
In this episode, I'm exploring the idea about what a fucket list is and why you might want to make your own. I'm also talking about why, though new years is a time for resolutions, I make my fresh start in another way. And, I'm sharing you a few of my favorites from my own personal fucket list.
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Sometimes you need to pull back the curtain on success and reveal the winding road it took to get to where you are today. Today’s guest, Jessica Honegger, is doing exactly that, and showing us all what it’s like to get comfortable outside of your comfort zone.
Jessica is the founder of Noonday Collection, a socially conscious fashion brand, a hilarious podcast host, author, and inspiring entrepreneur. She is an advocate for talking to yourself with self-compassion, trusting yourself more than the numbers on the scale, and owning your own voice. If you are looking for tips on being more intentional in your decisions, spending your willpower energy on saying no to vices, and becoming a solution to the problems you see, Jessica is your girl.
By accepting that life is a journey, and knowing when to pull yourself back to center if you go off the rails, you can handle stress with grace and create your own definition of success. By finding the courage to show up even when you are scared you will realize that you have the power to create the kind of space you want for yourself.
A shot of inspiration, Jessica is a steward of finding your own way of doing things while taking care of yourself and letting go of perfection.
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“I know what its like to battle anxiety and wonder what problems the next day is going to hold, and right now I feel a lot of spaciousness, and I am so grateful for that” (7:33)
“I’m here, I’m moving my body, I’m being good to it. And I try to really notice the voice, the tone in which I am speaking to myself” (18:29)
“I am going to be in this body and in this mind for the rest of my life, so I might as well really love the voice that I am speaking to myself in” (21:34)
“We let perfectionism paralyze us, we let imposter syndrome hold us back, and we think that courage means that we have our shit together. And what courage means is that we are scared and we just go anyway” (35:12)
“So much of life, I think to keep us from paralysis we have to embrace paradox. Because that really is what life is” (45:50)
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With the New Year right around the corner, there's been a lot of talk lately about toning. Naturally. It's the time of year when people re-assess their fitness, nutrition, and health in general. And if you hang around in women's fitness spaces, toning will come up. It's not a matter of if, but rather a matter of when.
In this episode, I'm exploring why women use the word toning, what it really means, and the unspoken layers of meaning associated with it. I don't purport to have all the answers, but I'm committed to asking questions that can open up further dialogue around this nuanced topic.
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In a world of airbrushing and Instagram, today's guest Sarai White keeps it real and accessible. Sarai is helping people get comfortable with getting moving, and breaking down what we perceive as our flaws to love what we see in the mirror every day.
Sarai views exercise as a means of mental therapy, a hobby, and a healthy activity, not as a way to change who you are. She gives women permission to not have to be perfect and uses strength training to show her clients that they are much stronger than they think they are.
Learn about everything from Sarai’s philosophy around her social media channels, how to create workout experiences people can replicate, and how she is helping women get strong by lifting some serious weight while shedding the societal and cultural standards. Plus, Sarai is sharing her journey of giving yourself compassion, finding a new normal and prioritizing your health before and after breast cancer.
An open an honest talk about getting back to the things you love by letting go of fear, Sarai is helping her clients get moving and start loving every part of yourself. What are your thoughts on Sarai’s story? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!
“I want people to see that your fitness level isn't determined by necessarily any outward physical attributes. You know people can get out on the street and work out even if you don't look like your typical, whatever.” (5:59)
“That fueled my passion to begin working with women exclusively. And having a place where we could work out hard, like lift heavy, work out hard and push ourselves, and feel really comfortable.” (22:46)
“I always say I don't know how to do anything else, this is what I do. No matter what like any other thing I have thought about doing, it always comes back to this. This is what I am supposed to do so this is what I do.” (32:19)
“Everybody's got a street curb. You know you can work out on the street curb, you can work out on the park bench. So no matter what, you can do something.” (41:25)
“Just really coming back to the root of why I move, why I do what I can do, and being very grateful for my body to be able to do what it could do helped. And also wanting to be an example for other women” (53:15)
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Everyone's health and wellness journey unfolds differently, and the things we choose to focus on first can vary. For me, it was food and movement that came first. Several years later, I finally began to think about what I was putting on my body – my skincare routine – as a piece of the puzzle (especially considering I have endometriosis and I'm more mindful of the products I use now).
In this episode, I'm sharing a bit more about why safer skincare options matter for your health and talking about which product was the first thing I switched. In particular, I'm sharing the three-step sequence I recommend when it comes to prioritizing safer skincare products...because let's face it, most of us aren't independently wealthy and changing everything all at once is a daunting prospect.
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Dr. Theresa Larson is a force to be reckoned with and is on a mission to help her clients create their ‘new normal’. An IRL friend, author, and inspiring speaker, Theresa works to help people adapt to major life changes, whether good or bad, temporary or permanent, to help better cope and thrive in your new situation.
Theresa is sharing everything about her work with adaptive athletes, how she combined her passions into the job of her dreams, and why she is working to represent the strong women of the world. Advocating for nurturing the roots of your mind, how to cope with the things that happen in your life and ways to combat your invisible wounds, Theresa is helping people stop struggling and start living.
If you are searching for how to overcome nightmare situations to start living your life to the fullest with a resilient mindset and capable body, this episode is for you. Theresa is spreading her empowering message for people with temporary and permanent wounds about how you can learn to slow down, think about how you move and improve your movement patterns in order to create the opportunity for healing.
This episode is all about encouraging physical and mental freedom and taking ownership of your health. How does Theresa’s mission and journey inspire you and your goals? Let us know in the comments section!
Trigger Warning - Please know that this episode contains mentions to miscarriage and eating disorders.
“Honestly introversion led me to what I am doing now because it is more energy giving for me, like I let go” (7:36)
“You get so caught up in the work life and you lose sight of like being a real human and being compassionate towards yourself. At least I do, I have.” (18:17)
“And the [adpative] athletes come in and they train, and I think honestly we get more from them than we give. Because they are just so brave, and nothing really holds them back. And they really don't sweat the small stuff.” (23:32)
“With any injury there comes this mental vulnerability of, ‘okay am I ever going to be able to do x,y,z again?’ And unbeknownst to us, sometimes the way that we have thought before kind of takes over and we stop doing the things that we love… and that becomes kind of an excuse” (44:58)
“Be more aware of where your mind goes, and what your body is doing. And that awareness can add life to your years, and actually years to your life probably. Just from moving a little bit more, thinking more positively, thinking about growth, which adds less stress to your day.” (58:21)
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Endometriosis is a painful condition that so many women suffer with in silence. I am one of those women. It's not uncommon for women to go undiagnosed for years, to be dismissed, or to be told it's all in our heads. But recently, there is a growing community of women trying to learn more and support each other as we navigate life with endo.
In this episode, I'm sharing my own personal story and struggles with endometriosis, plus the nutrition, lifestyle, and other interventions that have helped me manage my endo symptoms. While I can't promise that what I mention will work or is appropriate for every woman with endo (please talk to your healthcare provider), it's my hope that by formally breaking my silence, you may find something that's helpful.
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The conversation around representation and inclusivity in the wellness space is multilayered and is incredibly important when understanding how to support women in the fitness industry. My guest today, Allison Tenney, is cutting through the BS and diving in deep on addressing everything from body autonomy to social justice issues.
A passionate soccer player, coach, RKC Certified kettlebell trainer and all around great girl, Allison is here to share her story and news on her truly transformative summit. Allison believes in lifting women up, breaking out of the standard societal box, and acknowledging systematic oppression for a better world. She is an advocate for removing barriers surrounding health, strength, and finding your own voice.
What part of Allison’s journey resonated with you? Let us know in the comments on the episode page!
“Yes athletes are disciplined, and they are hard workers and they know how to work in a team and they have grit, and they have all these skills that are team sport oriented. But it’s hard to then know what to do with that identity.” (8:03)
“The more I saw those benefits of like, wow if I can swing a kettlebell I can build strength, build stability, get my cardio in, all these massive benefits for myself, and I could teach it to my athletes or my clients. Like this is great, let's check all of these boxes.” (16:50)
“Everything we are sold from diet culture to fitness culture, everything is geared around shoving us into this small box. And I’m kind of like enough. Enough with your small box. I want to take up space, I want to use my voice, I want to be able to define what is important to me and how that shows up in my life, just like every other person should be able to do for them.” (20:06)
“You can’t just get the feedback and then feel bad about yourself and then decide to do nothing or just let it go. To me, it's about how you are going to take that feedback and take action with it.” (31:30)
“You don't have to compromise pieces of who you are to show up as your full self.” (40:26)
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