Always Worthy

Hello Queens! In this episode I talk about my experience with going to the SAPREA Retreat. Which is a retreat for woman who have been sexually assaulted as minors who are now adult woman. This retreat was one of the best experiences of my life. So rewarding! If you have any questions after listening, please reach out to me via DM. If you'd like to  find out more about the SAPREA retreat or recourses you an go to https://saprea.orgLove you!

Hello Lovelies! In this episode I have Samantha Riley! She is a Plus Size Boutique owner in Kentucky. In this episode we talk about what it takes to leap into something you've been wanting to do but stop for fear of the unknown. You can find Samantha....on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/samantha_raley/ on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samantharaley?lang=enAnd you can shop Samantha's merchandise on Facebook here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/793862671263365/?ref=share_group_linkDon't forget to give this podcast a rating and review! That would mean the world to me! Until next time Worthy Queens! 

Hello Loves! In this episode I go over examples of ways you can stop attaching value to others opinions. This helps with confidence and when someone decides to say hurtful things. Don't forget to follow the Always Worthy Podcast on Instagram and the Always Worthy Facebook group. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving! 

In today's episode I have Morgan Norman on to speak with us about the Power of Positive Self Talk. Morgan is a health couch who specializes in helping woman accept and appreciate the body they have. She's created a group called the Self Love League and offers courses to help with body and food confidence. She offers some amazing insight that we all can apply in our lives in this episode.If you'd like to connect with Morgan you can follow her on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/morganknorman_/Her email is also theselfloveleague@gmail.comIf you'd like to join the Always Worthy Facebook group you can join here https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505If you'd like to follow the instagram page you can follow here https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/

Hey Listeners! In this episode I talk about What body autonomy is and why it's so important for each one of us, I also talk about how we can protect out children from family members who might be projecting self hatred. This episode is brought to you by a couple of listeners who posted in the Always Worthy Facebook group. You can ask questions too by clicking here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505You can follow the Podcast Instagram page here! https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/You can follow my person instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/rachel_windley_speckman/Talk to you again soon! 

Hello Friends!! I have missed you! In this episode we talk about the stresses surrounding snacking. Sometimes we feel like all our snacks have to be healthy, and we worry that we might be snacking too much. We are going to bust some of those myths with this episode!! If you want to follow the podcast on instagram click here https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/ If you want to be a member of our Facebook group click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505You can share thoughts and ask questions. Please make sure to leave a review on whatever podcast app you're using. Those reviews truly mean the world to me.

Hello Listeners! TW FOR EATING DISORDERS. This episode is truly one of my favorites. I talk with Tamsin, an intuitive eating coach who also has her own podcast about the seriousness of diet culture and what it does to our body image. I also talk with her about intuitive eating and how we can achieve peace with food. If you'd like to learn more about Intuitive Eating you can read this AMAZING BOOK. Here's the link to purchase. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1250255198/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ARJXY92W1H1AQ0PCXWSMIf you'd like to follow Tamsin, here is her personal instagram! https://www.instagram.com/tamsin_broster/If you'd like to follow her podcast page, here it is! https://www.instagram.com/theantidietclubpodcast/If you'd like to follow the Always Worthy Podcast Page here is the link! https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/If you'd like to follow my personal instagram you can find it here! https://www.instagram.com/rachel_windley_speckman/If you'd like to ask questions or join the conversation, you can join the Always Worthy Podcast Group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505Don't forget to leave a review on whatever platform you're using. Those help me reach more people who need to hear this message! Talk to you again soon!

Sometimes you just need to have a little fun. We talk about a lot of heavy topics in this podcast and sometimes it's good to have a laugh. In this episode Becca and myself talk about our pet peeves. I'm sure most of them are relatable. Sit back and have a good laugh with us!

Hello Friends! In this episode I speak with a fellow Group Fitness Instructor about her opinions on Gymtimidation and Health In Every Size. Nicole teaches at Weber State University with myself and you can find her class times on Weber State Campus Rec Website. You can follow Nicole on instagram https://www.instagram.com/zumba_nicolemiller/You can follow the Always Worthy Podcast on Facebook and join the conversation and ask Questions here https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505You can follow the Always Worthy Podcast on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/ You can follow my main page by clicking the link in my bio to my person account. Talk to you all soon! 

Hello Loves! In this episode we talk about the pressure we feel in the gym and the people surrounding that pressure. I'll give you some tips to help elevate some of your anxiety about going to the gym. If you'd like to donate to the YCC crisis center fundraiser you can venmo me @Rachel-Windley-2If you'd like to buy a shirt with the podcast logo please DM me on my instagram. Here is the link to my profile https://www.instagram.com/rachel_windley_speckman/?hl=enIf you'd like to follow the Always Worthy Podcast on Insa here is the link! https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/If you'd like to follow me on TikTok my handle is _always_worthy_ If you'd like to follow the Always Worthy Facebook Group Click here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505Please don't forget to leave a review! :( 

Hi Friends! It's been a crazy week but I have somehow been able to push out this episode as promised. This episode was requested in the Always Worthy Facebook Group! Thanks to Brittany T for requesting. You can request to follow the Always Worthy Facebook Group also with this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505You can also follow the instagram page for the Podcast with this link! https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/And you can follow my main page with this link! https://www.instagram.com/rachel_windley_speckman/I recently went viral on tik tok with a video of my class! Crazy, I know! You can follow with this link! https://www.tiktok.com/@_always_worthy_Thank you to Ami D for creating the new cover photo. I'm in love, and I love you so much! 

In this episode I speak with Sarit Newman about "Bounce Back" culture and how detrimental it is to our self-image.  "Bounce Back" is what society refers to as loosing the "baby weight" and getting back to your pregnancy weight after you've given birth. This will be a good lead up to the next episode that is coming out next week about Postpartum Depression (PPD) Don't forget you can follow the Always Worthy Podcast Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/316976120257505 to request topics. You can also follow the new Instagram page for the Podcast called @Always_Worthy_Podcast Or click the link to follow https://www.instagram.com/always_worthy_podcast/ and you can follow me @Rachel_Windley_Speckman. You can follow Sarit on instagram @ inspiringbodypositivity https://www.instagram.com/inspiringbodypositivity/Have a fantastic weekend you cute heads! Talk to you again soon!

Hello Favorite Listeners!Have you ever gone to the doctor's for an issue and been told to lose weight and it will take care of your problems? If you have, you might be a victim of weight stigma in healthcare. It's a huge issue that needs to be brought into the light. It is within your right to refuse to be weighed at the doctor's office. In the episode I mention a PDF you can print out and keep in your wallet if you'd like to not give consent to being weighed. If you'd like to access that PDF, you can find it in the bio of my instagram profile. You can follow me @ Rachel_Windley_SpeckmanPLEASE DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A REIVEW ON WHATEVER PODCAST APP YOU'RE LISTENING TO! Thanks for listening!Talk to you soon! 

Hello Friends! On this episode Becca and I talk about what we can do to help ourselves get out of a rut. We've all felt like we've been backed into a corner and we don't know what to do to help ourselves or what we want to do with the rest of our life. We talk about a couple different books. Here is a list if you'd like to check them out.I Could do Anything if I Knew What it Was - Barbara SherThe One Thing - Gary W Keller and Jay PapasonThe Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg Nothing you Don't Already Know - Alexander Den HeijnerDon't forget you can follow me on instagram @ Rachel_Windley_Speckman and you can follow Becca @ rebeccahart007 You can also send a request to be in the Always Worthy Facebook group if you'd like to ask questions or comments. Remember, the podcast is getting a new cover photo! It's happening in a couple weeks so keep your eyes peeled! Talk to you all soon!  

Hi Friends! I'm so excited about today's episode. I have Emily Perfect on with me to talk about how we can help our children make friends with their bodies. She works with Body Happy Org which is a company that offers resources to parents and teachers to help teach parents how to help children grow with body neutral self image. You can find Emily on Instagram @theconfidenceclub21 and you can find Body Happy Org on Instagram @bodyhappyorgIf you have any questions or have topics you'd like to be discussed please reach out to me on the Always Worthy Podcast Facebook group. Send a request and I'll make sure you get into the group. You can also follow me on Instagram @ Racehel_Windley_Speckman. Please also remember to leave a review on the app you are using right now!Talk to you lovelies again soon! 

Hello Loves! Happy Valentine's Day!! Every Valentine's Day I hold a special fitness class all about self-love. I write a motivational message for all my students and I wanted to share to everyone here also. You all are SO LOVED, and you deserve you feel happy in your own skin. This is my gift to you! Have a fantastic holiday with your loved ones.

Hello Friends! In this episode I talk about why we always feel the need to change our bodies to be accepted. I also talk about what we can do to change that mentality. This episode is brought to you by a listener who posted a question in the Always Worthy Facebook Group. Desiree, thanks so much for your question! You can submit your questions in the Always Worthy Podcast Facebook Group too. Just request to join the group and I'll accept you in. You can follow me on instagram @ Rachel_Windley_Speckman also. If you'd like to show support please submit a review on the platform you listen to podcasts. Those help me so much! Thanks for listening and that's all for now Cute Heads. Talk to you soon! xoxoxo

Hello Cute Faces! On today's episode I welcome back Becca Hart! We talk about Self Care. What it is, and how we can achieve it. Please leave a review on whatever app you are using to listen. Those help me so much! If you'd like to be part of the conversation, you can join the Always Worthy Podcast Facebook group. Send an invite and I will accept your request! Feel free to add comments on what you'd like to be discussed or questions  you might have. You can follow me on instagram @Rachel_Windley_Speckman and on Tik Tok @ _always_worthy_You can follow Becca on instagram @rebeccahart007 and Facebook. Thanks for listening! Talk to you cute heads again soon!

Hi Friends! I have such an amazing guest today. Her name is Katie Winnen! She's a plus size fashionista showing people everywhere fashion is for everyone! Katie also has her own Podcast called "Peach, Please!" You can find it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We talk about the episode I was a guest on, if you'd like to listen to that episode, it's #42. Check out all the other awesome episode she has while you are there! You can follow Katie on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. Her name on all platforms is @katieiswinnen. You can check out the Boutique I shout on in the episode on their website backattheranchtx.comPlease make sure to leave a review on the app you're using to listen and follow me on instagram @Rachel_Windley_Speckman. And Tik Tok @ _always_worthy_ You can also join the Facebook group Always Worthy Podcast if you'd like to ask questions or post about topics you'd like to be discussed. Talk you you lovely people again soon!

Hello cute heads! In this episode I speak to Tahnee Donkin straight outta Australia. She's an adventure seeker who isn't afraid of taking risks. She's going to help us understand ways we can embrace fear by telling her amazing story. If you'd like to follow Tahnee, you can find her Travel accounts on Tik Tok @Tahneetravels and Instagram @tahneedonkinYou can also follow her fitness accounts on Tik Tok @tahneedonkin and on Instagram @tahneedonkinfitness If you like the podcast, please leave a 5-star review wherever you are listening and leave comments on why you like it. Those reviews help me so much.  If you have questions or comments, you can follow the Always Worthy Podcast on Facebook and put your questions/comments in the group, or you can DM me on Instagram @rachel_windley_speckman. Feel free to follow me as well! I'll talk to you cute heads again soon! 

Hello Friends! On today's episode I get personal about my healing from Sexual Assault. I felt it really important to put out into the world, because when it happened to me, I didn't know where to turn or how to heal. No one should have to feel that way. We also go over helping loved ones when they have been through Sexual Assault. As promised in the episode, here is my story I wrote in 2017 when I decided come out about what happened. I was 20 at the time. https://rachelstruthscom.wordpress.com/2017/03/23/i-was-sexually-molested/No one should feel that they are alone. If you know someone who needs to hear this please share. You can also visit RAINN.org or you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-646-4673. You reach out to me with questions or comments on my insta @Rachel_Windley_Speckman. You can also follow the Aways Worthy Podcast group on Facebook and ask questions or comment in that platform. Thanks Friends! I know this is a heavy topic and it's defiantly something that is hard for me to talk about. But it's so important!

Happy New Year Gorgeous Heads!! In today's episode I have Rebecca Hart on to talk to us about imposter syndrome. We explore what it is and how we can overcome the feelings that come with imposter syndrome. We talk about it in a career setting, but imposter syndrome can be felt in infinite scenarios. Chances are, you have felt imposter syndrome in areas of your life and didn't know there is a physiological term to go with the feeling. You are not alone my friends!You can find Becca on Facebook @Becca Windley Hart and Instagram @ rebeccahart007If you like the podcast, please leave a 5-star review and submit some comments as to why you like it. Those comments help me so much.  You can follow the Facebook Group Always Worthy Podcast. If you have questions or comments you can list them in that group, and I will either answer them in the group or answer them over the podcast. If you'd like, you can also follow me on Instagram @rachel_windley_speckman. And on Tik Tok @ _Always_Worthy_Talk to you Gorgeous Heads soon! 

Surprise! It's an early episode! Merry Freaking Christmas.Welcome back to another Episode of the Always Worthy Podcast. On today's episode we talk about making resolutions for the new year that don't have to do with weight loss. We also go over 5 steps that will help you to feel less stressful about eating during the Holidays. Lastly, I answer a question that was asked in the Always Worthy Podcast group on Facebook. If you have a question you'd like to get answered, please list them in the Facebook Group or you can DM me on Instagram @ rachel_windley_speckman. You won't hear from me again until January 7th. I'm taking time off to be with my family around the Holidays and I would like you all to do the same. If you have been liking this podcast, please leave a 5-star review and put in some comments about what you like about the podcast. That's going to help me to reach more people who need to hear this message. 

On today's episode I have a special guest. Her name is Lori Harlin. We talk about Fitness and Health in every size. Lori has been a great mentor to me over the years. She's been in group fitness for decades and has some great insight. For those of you who are local, Lori teaches at Weber State University. If you are a student or faculty member of Weber, you can get into those classes for free! The Spring semester is coming up and classes will be starting on January 10th. If you are not a student, you can still attend with a community rate. You can find that rate at weber.edu/fitness. Don't forget to leave a review if you like the podcast. And you can follow the Always Worthy Facebook group to ask any questions. You can also DM me on my Instagram at rachel_windley_speckman.

Hello my friends! Today we are talking about Body Image in the Media. Which includes Social Media and Regular Media like Movies, TV Shows, Video games and Ads. We dig deep into how the media brainwashes us into believing only one body type is worthy. We also talk about ways you can recognize this and change the narrative. In the show I talk about body positive accounts you can follow on Instagram. Some of the accounts I recommend aredanemercerbeauty_redefinedcharlotteperice_nonairbrushedmeshohthickfitnessmegg.boggsalexlight_ldntallyryeAnd of course, you can also follow me @ rachel_windley_speckman. If you have questions or comments you can leave them our private Facebook group called Always Worthy Podcast. If you like the podcast, please make sure to leave a review. That is really going to help me to reach people who need to hear this message. Talk to you soon!

In this episode, I introduce myself and let you know what you can expect when listening to the podcast.  We will be discussing topics such as, body acceptance, intuitive movement, cultivating confidence, facing fear, and so much more! More episodes are coming out soon! Follow on Instagram @ Rachel_Windley_Speckaman You can also follow the Always Worthy Podcast group on Facebook. I believe you have to be my friend on facebook to be added to the group, so go ahead and send me a friend request and I will make sure you get added to the group. Please DM me so I can get to know you and answer your questions! You can also put your comments and questions in our Facebook group, and we might have an episode dedicated to your question/comments. If you like the Podcast so far, please leave a review. That is going to help me reach more people who might need to hear this message. Talk to you soon!  

Hello Worthy Babes! This is a little sneak peak of what you can expect from the Always Worthy Podcast.The first episode is coming out on December 3rd 2021.If you think this Podcast might be something you need in your life, please hit the subscribe button so you will be the first to know when episodes come out.  I'm so excited to be on this journey with you. Let's be friends! Follow me on Instagram at rachel_windley_speckman. You can also follow the private Facebook group Always Worthy Podcast. To join the group you'll have to send me a friend request to join due to the group being private. Send me a request and I'll make sure you are added to the group! Talk to you soon!