Podcast Episodes

#96: Stretching and yoga with Dr. Lauren Shelton

Some physical therapists, like myself and my guest, Dr. Lauren, are moving away from a stretching routine. Stretching in yoga could be doing you more harm than good, and Dr. Lauren discusses her nove…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

#95: Improve results without overworking: what NOT to do

If improving body composition (and sustaining it) is your goal, overworking is not the answer. In this episode, I provide the first half of a workshop that I led on the Evlo membership. I debunk myth…

Published on 3 years ago

#94: The biggest fitness mistake that backfires in the new year

There is a common mistake people make in the new year: they cut calories too low and add too much cardio. I speak on the science behind how this affects your metabolism and why it often leaves you in…

Published on 3 years ago

#93: My body recomposition journey this year

In this episode, I talk about how I changed my body composition this year through a muscle-forward approach and gentle consistency.

0:00: Introduction 
3:06: Misconceptions about a muscle-forward appro…

Published on 3 years ago

#92: An endocrinologist's view on "balancing hormones" with Dr. Arti Thangadu

Dr. Arti Thangudu is an Endocrinologist and triple board-certified MD. In this episode, Dr. Thangudu debunks myths around "hormone balance," specifically thyroid hormone. We discuss weight loss and c…

Published on 3 years ago

#91: How to utilize cycle syncing while still keeping your workouts effective

Cycle syncing is very popular right now. On the one hand, we love that it encourages you to step away from the constant torturous workouts and vary your intensity based on how you're feeling. There i…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

#90: A hypertrophy guide for the modern woman who struggles to build muscle

This episode is not for beginners - but for the modern woman who is training but struggling to see results. We review the "5 basics," and I give more advanced tips on how to make your workouts higher…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

#89: Thanksgiving episode - why trying to "burn off" holiday food won't work, and what to do instead

Burning off holiday food is ineffective and can taint your relationship with food and exercise. In this episode, I speak about how to re-wire your brain around food and exercise this time of year. I …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

#88: Improve your relationship with food with Miranda Galati, RD

Did you know that many "weight loss" plans intentionally drop your calories too low, so you often gain the weight back and have to return to their program? Registered Dietitian Miranda Galati speaks …

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago

#87: How to adjust your routine to continue progressing around the holidays

We tend to fall into two patterns over the holidays:

1. You add extra cardio to "burn off" food that you enjoyed over holiday parties 

or 

2. You get so overwhelmed that you throw in the towel completel…

Published on 3 years, 1 month ago