Ep. 16: Fitness Fears

Ep. 16: Fitness Fears

Sometimes words are just words, but sometimes the words we use can hinder objectives — much like the way I spoke about the term “clean eating”. I have another word I want you to rethink today. That word is toning. It’s gotta go! Listen to find out...
Ep. 15: Why We Get Cravings

Ep. 15: Why We Get Cravings

Do you have frequent cravings? Is there one food that’s constantly your kryptonite? I do. For me, it’s chips! Whatever you crave, I’m going to explain a bit about why we get cravings. It’s not random. I’m arming you with knowledge so that...
Podcast Ep. 14: The Myth of Clean Eating

Podcast Ep. 14: The Myth of Clean Eating

Today I’m addressing what I call the myth of cleaning eating. I say this for many reasons. Whether you agree with me or not, I also want to make the origination of clean eating more well-known. Listen to find out where it started, why I say it’s a myth and...
Ep. 13: What is Inflammation? What is Leaky Gut?

Ep. 13: What is Inflammation? What is Leaky Gut?

What does inflammation look like and what does it really mean? What’s all this buzz about leaky gut? Today I’m going to break it down for you just like a properly working digestive system breaks down food! Leaky gut — or intestinal permeability — is...
Ep. 12: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

Ep. 12: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

Last week was Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In this episode, I’m giving a quick recap of my exciting experience of dancing at the Chicago Bulls game for the Chicago Luvabulls 40th Reunion, then we’re covering something more serious. I want to give you a...
Ep. 11: Luvabulls Reunion and Life Update

Ep. 11: Luvabulls Reunion and Life Update

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the FitFizz Podcast!  In this episode, I’m updating you on where I’ve  been the past few weeks. This is just a casual update on how I’m handling life’s curveballs and celebrating life’s victories.  The most exciting...
Ep. 10: What’s Your Victory Language?

Ep. 10: What’s Your Victory Language?

Welcome to the tenth episode of the FitFizz Podcast!  In this episode, I talk about celebrating victory and give you a few ideas about what forms of celebrating might be best for you.   It’s that time of year when we start reflecting about our past and future...
Ep. 9: What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal Health and Anxiety

Ep. 9: What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal Health and Anxiety

Before continuing my autoimmune story, I want to speak to you about adrenal fatigue. You may have heard of adrenal fatigue and may have even dismissed it. Even if you ask most general medicine doctors about it, they will likely dismiss it — but functional medicine...
Ep. 8: Goal Shaming

Ep. 8: Goal Shaming

Coming out of Thanksgiving we are now in the heart of the holiday season, also known as the season of food. In order to bring more light to a little-discussed topic, I am dedicating this episode to goal shaming, specifically goal shaming around food & diets.   In...
Ep. 7: Autoimmune Disease: My Story, Part 1

Ep. 7: Autoimmune Disease: My Story, Part 1

In this episode, I’m sharing the first part of my story surrounding autoimmune disease and how it all happened to her. I’m grateful for all that I’ve learned. Now I can share it to help others understand the issues around autoimmune diseases. I...
Ep. 6: Get Lab Tests without a Doctor

Ep. 6: Get Lab Tests without a Doctor

In this episode, I’m spilling my guts about lab testing and some top tips that you may have not heard before — especially from your doctor. Without lab testing, it’s hard to understand exactly what’s going on in our bodies. And the truth is, most doctors barely...
Ep. 5: What is Functional Medicine? What is a Health Coach?

Ep. 5: What is Functional Medicine? What is a Health Coach?

Let’s dive into what exactly a health coach or nutrition coach does, what functional medicine is, and why I feel so strongly that they are a major part of the future of healthcare. There is a lot of misinformation presented by modern practitioners that can lead...
Ep. 4: Energy Vampires

Ep. 4: Energy Vampires

In this episode of FitFizz, I’m talking all about energy vampires — what they are, how to find them, and most importantly, how to get rid of them. Have you ever left a meeting, a conversation, or a social gathering and just felt completely drained of energy? You...
Ep 3: Fitness Myths and Common Health Questions

Ep 3: Fitness Myths and Common Health Questions

There is a lot of misinformation out in the world today. In this episode, I answer a few of the most popular questions that I’ve been asked over the years. Tune in so we can set some of these myths straight. How much water should you drink? How can you stop your...
Ep. 2: Sugar Monsters and Teal Pumpkins

Ep. 2: Sugar Monsters and Teal Pumpkins

FitFizz is a recipe for optimizing life and learning to celebrate victory all along the way! #CelebrateVictoryClick To Tweet In this episode: How to avoid becoming a Sugar Monster Her story of learning about the effects of sugar Why sugar has earned its bad rap Where...
Ep. 1: Balance is a Unicorn

Ep. 1: Balance is a Unicorn

In this episode: • My path to FitFizz and how I got into lifting • The mystery surrounding work-life balance • How to accept what your life’s imbalance is going to be • My best advice for planning on days when you can’t put in 100% • Using a reward system AFTER you...
Introducing the FitFizz Podcast

Introducing the FitFizz Podcast

FitFizz is a recipe for optimizing your life with an end goal of having some delicious energy to spare. I’m serving up ways to help you train smarter, optimize nutrition, live healthier, create boundaries and prioritize rest. I’ll be sharing from my personal...