Fit + Vibrant You
âLess stress, more calmâ is one of my goals. And itâs been a goal for the past 6 years. Some days I live into that goal. I feel joyful. Light. Present. Grateful. Calm. Many days I donât. And while I KNOW that a meditation practice would help⌠and yet as I write this I am wildly inconsistent. Five weeks on. Four months off. Three days on. Two years off. I know Iâm not alone. And thatâs why Iâm thrilled to have Jeff Patterson on the Fit and Vibrant You Podcast. Jeff Patterson has over 36 years of experience, practicing and teaching the meditative and martial arts. As the founder...
info_outline FVY 390: Body Image, Societal Views on Aging, Ozempic and Getting Started with Strength TrainingFit + Vibrant You
You asked, I answered! Todayâs podcast comes from questions asked in the Todayâs questions: 1. I don't look at my body in the mirror. How can I get over my body image issues? 2. In a society that idealizes youth, how can I embrace aging? 3. I'm new to strength training! How can I get started? 4. What are your thoughts on Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs? This is YOUR show. If you have a question or topic suggestion, DM on or , email me at or ask in the -Tanja x P. S. Have you registered for the LIVE training on the 5 Critical Mistakes Women...
info_outline 389: Nutrition to Fuel Your Workouts with Philip PapeFit + Vibrant You
Should you train fasted or is it wise to eat before you train? What should you eat after your workout? Is low carb the best method for weight loss? With the vast amount of information out there, my conversation with Philip Pape offers much-needed simple and practical guide to improve your fitness and physique without needing a science degree or making it a fulltime job. Philip Pape is a high-performance nutrition coach, physique engineer, and host of the Wits & Weights top 25 nutrition podcast. Through his personal transformation to become the strongest, leanest, and healthiest version of...
info_outline 388: When Did Eating Get So Complicated?Fit + Vibrant You
Over this past spring break, I spent some time at a bookstore. As a health professional, I was drawn to the wellness section, and found myself lost in a maze of information. Itâs no wonder so many people tell me they are confused by all the conflicting information! I believe that simplicity is the cornerstone of sustainable health and fitness. It's easier to stick to AND delivers great results. Let this podcast episode be a breath of fresh air as we cut through the noise and get back to the foundations so that you can have more energy, eat foods you love and feel good in your...
info_outline 387: Choose YOU Everyday [From the Vault]Fit + Vibrant You
Ever feel like taking care of yourself goes to the bottom of your list? Your workouts happen if thereâs time (after kids, grandkids, parents, work, volunteer, and other hobbies). Or maybe you squeeze in your workouts and always have healthy meals prepped, but you never give yourself time to do something just for fun. If you ONLY needed to focus on you, it would be pretty easy. But you are human, and you have other priorities in life. Join me in this episode for an important mindset shift (and strategies to practice it) to put being the best version of YOU on your priority list everyday. I am...
info_outline 386: Reinvent Yourself In Midlife and Beyond with Wendy BattlesFit + Vibrant You
You are the author of your story; you are not a character. How do you want this next chapter of your life to go? You might have a clear vision, or you might feel a bit stuck. Youâre not sure what you want, or what is even possible for you? Either way, this weekâs episode is for YOU. Be prepared to be inspired by the amazing Wendy Battles who works for Yale University by day and hosts the empowering podcast, Reinvention Rebels by night. The podcast is Wendyâs platform to pursue her passion of celebrating, illuminating and elevating midlife and older women. In the interview we discuss how...
info_outline 385: What Helps Me When I'm Stressed, Overwhelmed and Can't SleepFit + Vibrant You
Ever feel overwhelmed, stressed and unable to sleep? Me too. It can feel all-consuming. You feel uptight in your body. You feel disconnected. You are in your head. You KNOW you should be grateful, but you can't seem to feel it. I used to be overwhelmed all the time. My tendency towards perfectionism didnât help. I have decided that I will no longer tolerate the feeling of overwhelm, but that doesn't mean I don't get challenged from time to time. Join me today as I share the exact mindset shifts and strategies (right from my journal!) that I used to work through my most recent...
info_outline 384: Essential Oils as a Tool for Emotional Eating with Kari DavisFit + Vibrant You
Let me ask⌠howâs your stress level? Do feel present and calm in life? Or do you feel a bit on edge⌠and perhaps you find yourself reaching for something to nibble on just to take the edge off? If so, youâre not alone. And essential oils can help. I personally am brand new to essential oils, so I invited Kari Davis onto the podcast for a âhow-toâ for those of us who are new-ish to using them. In our thirty-ish minute conversation, youâll walk away knowing⌠â¤ď¸ How essential oils helped her through the loss of her husband â¤ď¸ How to get started with essential oils without...
info_outline 383: Fitness Trackers: Helpful or Harmful?Fit + Vibrant You
For 8 months, my Apple Watch has been living in my bedside drawer. And I am happier. And for 5 or 6 years, I dutifully wore my device. I charged it at night, closed my 'rings' and liked the data. I liked knowing I burned 300 calories in my strength workout. I liked knowing how far I ran, or how fast I ran. And I especially liked being able to click a button to play a sound on my phone (I used that function many times a day). In this week's podcast I share WHY I decided to retire my watch, but I'm not saying you should do the same. Like any tool, whether it be the bathroom scale or a kitchen...
info_outline 382: Consistency in Fitness with Kelly HowardFit + Vibrant You
Ah⌠Consistency. You may not see it as the âsecretâ to losing 20 pounds on the cover of Womenâs World, but we both know that it is THE KEY to long term, lasting change. So how do we do it? That my friend, is exactly what this podcast with special guest, Kelly Howard, is all about. Kelly Howard is a Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventure and the author of FIT: Active & Ageless for Life. For over 25 years Kelly has helped thousands of women prioritize their fitness so they can feel great and have more fun in this second half of life. Tune in for these gems to crack the...
info_outlineI ventured out on a solo hike last weekend.
Tears streamed down my face as I climbed to the peak. And on the descent, I couldn't hold back the uncontrollable sobs.
It's definitely harder to cry while hiking up a mountain :)
During a coaching session last week, one courageous woman shed tears. She kept repeating, "This is silly. I shouldn't be struggling like this."
The pressure to maintain a perpetual positive facade weighs heavily on us. We're bombarded with messages urging us to "stay positive" and "look on the bright side." But what if this relentless pursuit of positivity is doing more harm than good?
There's a hidden side to this constant striving for positivity.
When we continually push away our negative emotions, we deny ourselves the chance to process and heal from them. And if we suppress them long enough, they take a toll on our mental well-being. They lead to heightened stress, anxiety, and sometimes even depression. It's like bottling up a volcano; eventually, it will erupt.
Remember Unikitty from the Lego Movie? That unicorn-cat mash-up who epitomized happiness and positivity until she transformed into Ultrakatty, an oversized, roaring fighting machine.
Suppressed emotions can also surface as physical health issues: digestive problems, stomach pain, tight muscles, or turning to food and other crutches as coping mechanisms.
By sidestepping or neglecting difficult emotions, we miss opportunities for personal growth and learning.
Press play on this podcast, head out for a walk, or grab a cup of tea and listen in. If we were in the same room, I'd offer you a big hug, and we'd share a good cry together.
Sending you warmth and understanding,
-Tanja đđ