Wellness: Rebranded Podcast
If you’re ready to implement lasting changes into your approach to health, nutrition, and fitness, this podcast is for you. It’s time to break up with diet culture, and say hello to loving yourself.
Boost Your Health Without Medicine: Understanding Social Prescribing with Rebecca Hass
What if your doctor could “prescribe” a nature walk, a museum visit, or coffee with a friend—and it actually improved your health? In this episode, we explore social prescribing, a growing global movement that connects people to non-clinical supports proven to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being.
Rebecca (Becky) Hass, certified life coach, Programming & Outreach Manager for Anne Arundel County Public Library, and author of 101 Seeds for Library Joy, shares how she combines positive psychology with community engagement through her consulting company, Joy Work, LLC.
Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Spotting and Reframing Cognitive Distortions
Ever catch yourself spiraling from “I ate a bagel” to “welp, day’s ruined”? Well, that is Cognitive Distortions, and in this episode we are talking all about how to identify and reframe these thoughts!
Friendships in Midlife: Why They Change, End, and Grow Stronger
Friendships are one of the most important pieces of our health and wellness puzzle, but in midlife, they can look very different than they did in our 20s or 30s. Some friendships fade, some deepen, and some need a little “redesigning” to stay healthy and supportive.
Why Do We Resist the Things We Know Are Good for Us?
What if your workout had nothing to do with the number on the scale and everything to do with what your body can do?
We all know what we “should” do: move our bodies more, eat in ways that support us, stick to the habits that make us feel better. But actually doing those things consistently? That’s where resistance shows up.
The Biggest Loser Exposed: How a TV Show Fueled Diet Culture and Harmed a Generation
The new Fit for TV documentary on The Biggest Loser has us fired up. This reality show wasn’t just “entertainment,” it reshaped diet culture, fitness, and the way we think about bodies in ways that were harmful, abusive, and dehumanizing.
Weight-Neutral Fitness: Training for What Your Body Can Do with Mark Breedon
What if your workout had nothing to do with the number on the scale and everything to do with what your body can do?
This week we’re joined by Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who helps women build lasting confidence by getting stronger than they ever imagined. His weight-neutral philosophy shifts the focus away from aesthetics and toward strength, health, and independence because life-changing results aren’t just about how you look, they’re about what you can do.
AI vs. Human Expertise: Can ChatGPT Replace Your Therapist, Trainer, or Nutritionist?
AI tools like ChatGPT are everywhere. People are using them for everything from writing workouts and meal plans to getting therapy or relationship advice. But can AI truly replace the role of a trained professional? In this conversation, we explore the pros and cons of using AI for deeply personal, health-related, and emotional needs.
Body Positivity, Weight Neutrality, and Health at Every Size: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)
Body Positivity, Weight Neutrality, and Health at Every Size… these terms get thrown around a lot, but what do they actually mean?
Rewiring Your Body (and Brain) with the Jukestir: A New Era of Fitness with Brad Evans
Brad Evans is changing the way we think about fitness with Jukestir, a unique punching bag. Originally designed as a fun martial arts tool, Jukestir has evolved into a powerful nervous system training device that’s now used in neurological rehab labs, Rock Steady Boxing programs, and with everyday people of all ages and abilities.
How to Cope with GLP-1s, Weight Loss Trends, and “Skinny Culture” Triggers
We’re in an era where GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere. On TV, in social media feeds, at the doctor’s office, and in everyday conversations. And while these medications may be helpful or even life-changing for some, they’re also bringing up a lot of complicated feelings for many others, especially those who are choosing not to take them, or are trying to navigate their use in a weight-centric world.
Rebranding Exercise: Why “Exercise Snacks” Might Be the Secret to Consistency
Have you heard of “Exercise Snacks”? It might be exactly what you need to fit consistent, short exercise into your busy schedule! This episode is all about doing small bits of exercise that adds up, because through habit stacking, it all counts!
Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day? Let’s Debunk This Wellness Myth
Personal trainer Tara breaks down the truth behind the 10K steps myth and shares what the research actually says about how many steps you need for better health. Spoiler: it’s not as much as you’ve been told.
Wellness on a Budget: Free & Affordable Tools for Your Mind, Body, and Plate
Focusing on your wellness does not need to be expensive! This week, we’re breaking down realistic, accessible, and low-cost wellness tools that support your emotional health, physical fitness, and nutrition without breaking the bank.
From free apps and YouTube workouts to budget-friendly meals, library resources, and community clinics, we share creative and effective ways to grow and feel good—no matter your budget.
What Does “Listening to Your Body” Even Mean? Understanding How Food Actually Makes You Feel
“You should listen to your body” — but what does that actually mean?
In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common (and confusing) pieces of advice in the intuitive eating space: how to actually understand how food makes you feel. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to listen to my body… but I have no idea what I’m listening for,” this one’s for you.
Feeling Good Without Chasing Change: Part 2
If your body couldn’t change no matter what—how would you show up for yourself?
Feel Good in Your Body This Summer (Without Changing It)
"I just want to feel good in my body this summer." Sound familiar? You’re not alone. What does that really mean?
The Three Non-Negotiables Every Woman Needs for a Healthy, Happy Life
If your life were a recipe, these three ingredients would be non-negotiable.
In this episode, Maria, a mental health therapist, shares the three foundational elements that every woman needs to thrive — self-worth, self-esteem, and self-love — and explains how a lack of these essential ingredients shows up in our daily lives through burnout, people-pleasing, self-doubt, and overgiving.
Together, we explore what each of these concepts really means, how to recognize where you might be running low, and how to start rebuilding your internal foundation, not for others, but for you.
Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich, Alcohol Freedom & Wellness Coach “Sober Fit Chick”
This week’s episode dives into a topic that’s often considered taboo — but is incredibly important: alcohol.
Whether you're sober, a social drinker, or simply questioning your relationship with alcohol, this episode will meet you with compassion, curiosity, and zero judgment. We're joined by Maureen Benkovich aka the “Sober Fit Chick”, alcohol freedom coach, speaker, author, and former personal trainer, to talk about what it means to explore alcohol use, especially as women navigating trauma, motherhood, wellness, and identity.
Rest Is Not a Reward — Why It’s Essential for Your Health
If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break, believe that hustling is the only path to success, or struggled to sit still without your mind racing — this episode is for you.
This week we’re flipping the script on how we view rest, because let’s be honest, rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. From physical and emotional rest to social and spiritual restoration, we explore how true rest goes far beyond sleep and scrolling.
Should You Be Wearing a Weighted Vest? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Weighted vests are everywhere—from viral TikToks to major headlines in the New York Times. But are they just a trend, or actually worth adding to your routine?