Episode 128: Pure Barre President Regan Stokes
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Release Date: 02/01/2022
Episode 142: A Conversation with Author and Mental Health Advocate Sarah Fay
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In this podcast episode I chat with the inspiring advocate and author, to discuss her amazing book, - a must-read about mental health. It is not only a manifesto on the issues with our national healthcare system, but also exposes the faults of supposed “strategic” documents like the DSM and other traditional avenues for mental health diagnoses. In addition to discussing the patient experience, in this conversation, Sarah also discusses what is necessary to evolve the discussion on mental health and health as a whole. You will also get guidance on how you can best discuss...
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Episode 141: Emotional Eating Expert Tricia Nelson
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Episode 140 My Favorite Clean Beauty Products
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Episode 139: Spiritual Mixtape Founder Daisy Mack
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Episode 138: Pilates Instructor and Educator Linda Farrell
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I've often talked about how much I love Pilates. While I don't teach a lot right now I still have my own practice that's been so helpful for my mental and physical health. I’m thrilled to be bringing you a conversation with Linda Farrell, who trained not just me but hundreds of other instructors. In this episode, we talk about how she found this amazing exercise regimen and how it can help you support your mind and body. We also get an eagle-eye view of how life has brought her to this workout trend personally. This will also give you perspectives on not only Pilates, but also...
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Episode 137: Little Game Changers: Hanger Management
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Episode 135: Announcing my new book, The Farewell Tour
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Caregivers. Literally the word reflects how they “give”-but what about what they need to take? If you’ve ever been in a caregiving role, you know the self-care struggle is real. After months of waiting to share this with you, I am thrilled to announce my upcoming book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep (Viva Editions, October 2022). Inspired by my family’s experience caring for my father after his diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer (an experience which he, a music industry veteran, called his...
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Episode 134: Science Journalist and New York Times Best-Selling AuthorMax Lugavere
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Episode 133: Freshly CEO Anna Fabrega
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In this episode I chat with Anna Fabrega, the CEO of . I also answer a listener question about how much protein you need. I’m so excited to share this episode with you because we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: making healthiery eating more accessible. We talk about debunking the myths of healthy eating being costly and providing food without comfort or taste. Fabrega shares her thoughts oon making healthy eating more than doable, but also enjoyable and affordable. In this podcast interview, we discuss the company’s mission to not only will we break down the...
info_outlineI’ve been looking forward to having my latest guest on the podcast and am so glad to be able to finally share my conversation with you. I’m speaking with Regan Stokes, the President of Pure Barre, the largest, most established barre franchise with more than 500 studios across North America. Pure Barre focuses on small movements that result in big changes and just celebrated its 20th anniversary.
While there many important takeaways from my conversation with Regan, here are some of my favorites:
- Boutique fitness franchises like Pure Barre teach that exercise doesn’t have to look a certain way; in fact, the best workout is the one you’re going to enjoy and the one with which you’ll be consistent;
- The mental and physical benefits of exercise far exceed that of making calories counts; focus instead on how exercise helps you feel energized, manage stress, and focus your energy in a positive direction;
- A healthy living routine does not have to look the same all of the time; in fact, it might look different every week and that’s ok;
- Healthy living means bringing balance and flexibility into your life, so that you can be aware of what works for you.
Want to connect with Regan and learn more about Pure Barre? Check our Regan’s LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/reganstokes/), and Pure Barre’s LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pure-barre/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pure_barre/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PureBarre).
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