Tracking and Training with Adriana Mastronardi (EP 140)
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Hey Hey FitMama! Today I bring you the brilliant mind behind the podcast “A Cup of Dri, Adriana Mastronardi! In this chat we don’t just talk about tracking macros (though we do…the what, how, when, why of it all) but we talking about feeling sexy as women as we age and how what we eat and what we do with our minds, bodies and spirits all relate to feeling that sexy vibe. We talk about routines and how morning workouts allow us to stay consistent with the things that make us feel good daily one day at a time. Trusting yourself to set a routine and then actually following through....
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What is NEAT? (Ep 139)
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Hey Hey FitMama! Today I have a brief solo episode to share with you the concept of NEAT (non exercise activity thermogenesis). What is it? How does it help us? How can we get more? What are some examples of NEAT and how do we incorporate these into our lives for the many health benefits associated!? I share it all in today’s show. Have questions? Tag me on and ask me! Please share this episode with a FitMama in your life!! And rate and review right in the App! Thank you!! Please send me a note and Let me know what topics on the podcast you want to hear about! . And for the...
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How to Prepare and Heal from a C-section with Janette Yee (Ep 138)
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FitMama! If you are pregnant and may have a c-section (1 in 3 births end in this surgery) or you know someone who is or has had one, tune in now and share! Do not hesitate to pass this episode along or listen multiple times! Janette Yee () is spilling all the goods with us in this episode to help prepare and heal from this physical injury in the best way possible. Janette Yee is a Perinatal Athletic Therapist whose goal is to completely redefine the current state of public C-section healthcare. She treats pregnancy like the ultimate endurance sport, and C-section like a season ending...
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How to Nourish Your Family with Marni Wasserman (EP 137)
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FitMama, I am so excited today to bring you one of my all time fave humans, author, coach, mom and my friend, Marni Wasserman of . Marni is a wealth of information and we talk about how we both used to be vegetarians, how her understanding and implementation of nutritional practices has changed since she was a vegan and vegetarian chef and baker. We talk about picky eaters and baby’s first foods and important things to think about when making meals for yourself and your family. I still make her gummies in batches that last a couple of weeks, thanks to her, they are made of bovine gelatin and...
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What I Take In A Day (136)
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As an extension of last episode (What I do in a Day) I take you through my current supplements and things I take in addition to my food and exercise that I talked about last episode. I share what I am doing in my current day to day and how things may change depending on the day. This does not provide any medical recommendations and it’s a must that you confer with your health practitioner before taking anything I recommend. I want you to hear what I take so that you can get a better understanding of why I am taking what I am taking and what it is for. I share specific brands and...
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What I Do In A Day (EP135)
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FitMama!! This episode brings you a glimpse into my life! I share my fitness and nutrition and recovery with you today. I share what works for me with my current life situation, my previous back injury and how it has influenced my fitness, mindset and health habits over the last 10 years since my injury. In this episode, my main goal is for you to consider how things in your life are set up and how incorporating fitness and healthy habits can fit into your daily life. What are some non-negotiables in your health? I share a few of mine in the area of sleep, daily movement and recovery....
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How to Love Your Body Through Fitness with Kate Laird (EP134)
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Today you’re in for a great episode with Kate Laird of Love Your Body Fitness. A boutique gym for live and online workouts that will remind you how good it feels to be you! Kate just endured a double hip replacement surgery and we talk about recovery (from birth or surgery!), pelvic health, safe core fitness, mindset and so much more! Definitely visit her on and And tell her you heard this episode for 2 weeks free!! Please send me a note and Let me know what topics on the podcast you want to hear about! . And for the pregnant woman or mom in your life! The reading list at...
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How to Foster Confidence and Resilience in your Child (EP 133)
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FitMama, this is a treat today to have the . This conversation will get you thinking and offer you some insight into your child or teen, as well as yourself! So often we don’t know how to help our kids because we weren't taught the tools to help ourselves growing up. We talk emotional regulation, how to slow down and connect to ourselves and how we can support our kids in their regulatory capacity. Kristi shares incredible tips, tools and support on her podcast, Find her and follow her wisdom and inspiration on . Please send me a note and Let me know what topics on the podcast you want to...
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How to Get and Stay Motivated (EP 132)
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Hi there FitMama, I am so excited to talk to you about one of my fave topics which has been under some scrutiny in the last years regarding habit change and it’s Motivation! It is a big topic and one that I go into at many angles. I share tips and ideas around getting to your “Why,” which is the deep driver for your motivation. Motivation is an inside job. Today on the Work IN to your Workout, I explore this concept in depth. What is your motivation? What inspires you? This is the first line of What is your WHY? I suggest 8 things on this episode from Spiritual to aesthetic to health to...
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How to Create Connected Relationships (EP 131)
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Hey Hey FitMama, I have an amazing guest for you today; parenting and relationship coach, Diane Sorensen! Diane had gone on a personal development journey over 20 years ago when her daughter’s mental health crisis had her looking at things differently. This opened up a whole new world to Diane that led her to become a coach and certified hypnotherapists to help her clients the way she knew would work. From the inside out. In this episode, Diane shares her wisdom on what’s happening when we resort to yelling at our kids or partners, what we can do about getting triggered, how to implement...
info_outlineThis week’s episode features someone who I know you will love! Our guest is Dr. Michelle Peris, ND! This amazing FitMama has 2 kiddos of her own and is changing the narrative for how we approach our health.
Dr. Michelle Peris is the founder of a women’s community health initiative called The Wild Collective. This community medicine initiative involves women coming together as sisters in self-care! They discuss topics like their menstrual cycles, digestion, detoxification, mental health and so much more in a community setting where they hold each other accountable and share their ups and downs. Dr. Michelle is a huge believer that having a community like this in health care is the missing puzzle piece when it comes to adopting and maintaining healthy behaviors over time.
Dr. Michelle shares her education, experience, and wisdom on simplifying her patients as well as her own health and routine, harnessing her menstrual cycle to empower her with energy, and she shares things she has experienced in her own life that will certainly inspire you on your FitMama journey.
You can find Dr. Michelle on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, her website, and Podcast. To learn more about The Wild Collective check here for more info.
Time Stamp:
1:00 - All About Wild Creative
4:00 - Impact of Social Support
8:00 - People Implementing her Recommendations
12:00 - Power of our Menstrual Cycle
16:00 - Intuitive Messaging
20:00 - FitMama AD - Dr. Michelle Peris
22:30 - Apps for Health and Fitness
24:00 - Working with Post-Partum Mom
28:00 - Managing Time of Being a Mother
32:00 - Simplifying Medicine
36:00 - Fasting
39:00 - Her Own Pleasure and Play
43:00 - Conclusion