Health Freak

In today's episode, I had a great conversation with Alex Caspero of Plant Based Juniors. We discussed everything from a predominantly plant-based pregnancy, to feeding babies and toddlers a predominantly plant-based diet. We also discuss the planning of any child's diet, whether plant-based or omnivorous and what we should be looking for. PBJ has recently published their book, The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler which we also discuss here. The book helps us parents navigate feeding our kids more plants in a way that works for our families and I think it is a gem! Be sure to follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/_health_freak__  Follow Plant Based Juniors: instagram.com/plantbasedjuniors PBJ website: www.plantbasedjuniors.com

In today's episode I am discussing a thought I've recently had: eating according to your VALUES. This doesn't only mean ethical values like veganism. I am talking about the things that are important to you - how you feel, your digestion, your weight, etc.  I break down what I think it means to eat according to your values and why I think it can be helpful for lots of people struggling to eat in a more healthful way. I hope you enjoy! Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/_health_freak__ Sign up for the FREE 5Day Happy Gut Challenge here: www.gohealthfreak.com Sign up for my email list here: www.gohealthfreak.com/subscribe

Hello!  Today I am giving you some details on the ketogenic diet, as well as intermittent fasting. Both of these are very popular wellness trends, so I am here to help you understand each of them, what exactly happens to your body, and how you can avoid letting these trends make you unhealthy and stop you from reaching your goals. It's really important to understand the dietary patterns you follow, and not simply follow them blindly without knowing how they affect your body.  What we eat affects so much more than just our weight. Studies mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3957428/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21410865/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17291990/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S193152441400200X

Hey! In this episode, I share 7 helpful tips for beginning a fitness journey. Regardless of where you are - whether you've never worked out in any capacity before and are looking to start getting more active, or are a gym lover who took some time off - this one is for you! There are plenty of reasons to put it off or wait for Monday or the new year or never start, but there are better reasons to begin! I really think these tips will help you see how simple it can be to get started, and help you get past hurdles that keep people from staying consistent. If you are interested in fully planned out workouts for either the gym, dumbbells/minimal equipment, or bodyweight (including a brand new BEGINNER beginner bodyweight option!), sign up and join the Ironbound Training Club for just $12.99 per month with access to all 4 programs! You can do that at www.gohealthfreak.com. Enjoy the episode!

Hello! I am FINALLY back with another episode. I have missed podcasting so much! In today's episode, I am covering 9 common misconceptions or questions people may have about plant-based diets. I'm talking protein, soy, children's nutrition, and more! I really hope this helps open up some eyes to this way of eating because I am certain it is the future. Our health and the planet needs it to be more prominent in the future, so the more people learn about this and incorporate these principles in their lives, the better! I'm here to help anyone along the way who wants to take this path. I hope you enjoy this episode!

I am so excited to talk to you all about what I am offering! In this episode I go into detail about my nutrition focused membership, The Health Club as well as my BRAND NEW workout membership - the Ironbound Training Club!! I am giving you all the details - what they are, how they work, when you can join, and how much they cost monthly. I am really looking forward to getting to work with even more people through these programs. Please let me know any thoughts you have, and always reach out if you have any questions! My email: kelley.olson21@gmail.com | Instagram.com/_health_freak__ | www.gohealthfreak.com

I've been in a funk lately, feeling lost in the fitness/nutrition/wellness world. As I have started to figure it put, I am sharing a brief version if my fitness and nutrition journey, what's changed along the way, and how I am using the changes I've gone through and what I've learned to my advantage. From devoted carnivore and gym rat, to plant based nutritionist, fitness lover who trains when she can for max 45 min and healthier than ever! I would love for you to share with me something about your journey thats makes YOU unique! Find me on Instagram @_health_freak__

With the growing movement known as "body positivity," and the popularity of social media, I am exploring some ways we can separate our looks from who we are entirely. In my opinion, the way a person looks has nothing to do with the value they bring to the world around them! Take a listen and let me know what you think!

Hello all! In today's episode, I am giving you some helpful habits I think we could all start implementing today! These habits can set us up for success in managing stress, getting sh*t done, feeling better and healthier and making more time for things we enjoy. I am also sharing with you some habits I think we need to break ASAP! These are some of the things that hold us back from feeling our best and feeling like we give every day our best. Check out my blog at www.gohealthfreak.com and don't forget to follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/_health_freak__. Take care of yourselves!

Happy 2021 everyone! In this quick, somewhat impromptu episode I am discussing one of my favorite ways to de-stress - going outside! Scientifically proven, free, and fun - getting out into nature may be just what you need to start feeling better, especially if you have an overall feeling of being OVER-FREAKIN-WHELMED! (Hi, everyone

For today's episode I got to interview Laura Sacco, a certified Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher. After going through her own spiritual journey through practicing these modalities, Laura became inspired to share these practices with other women. Through her journey, Laura discovered her true potential and all the power she holds within. With that came the passion to help guide other women in the same direction. During our conversation, we talk about Kundalini yoga, meditation, and breathwork and how we can all begin to incorporate some of these practices into our lives and how they can help us restore some balance within, and bring ourselves back to center when tomes are especially stressful and overwhelming. This was such a fun conversation, and I hope you all enjoy it! Be sure to follow Laura on Instagram at @lauramsacco and on Facebook as well. Currently Laura is hosting weekly virtual yoga classes so check those out! Be sure to sign up for my email list HERE ! Big thing coming including a monthly nutrition membership and monthly training / workout membership! Registration opens December 10th, and email subscribers get 25% off their first month!

Today I'm breaking down some food/nutrition topics that can be confusing when we're trying to figure out WTF to eat! With constant BS claims in the media and on food labels, it can be really hard to tell what is true and what is simply lies for $$$$$. I hope this helps clear up a little confusion! I go over: Carb, low-fat diets, gluten, fruit and it's sugar, eating dessert and MORE. Enjoy, friends!

Whether you are transitioning to a plant-based diet, a vegan diet, or simply looking for some ways to reduce or replace the dairy in your diet - this episode is for you. Today I am giving you a brief list of reasons why you may want to consider reducing the dairy in your diet - the science-y health stuff. But mostly I am here to help guide you in in the direction of some dairy alternatives. I discuss milk, butter, cream, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. If these sound like some of your staple, go-to foods, give this one  a listen! As mentioned in the episode, I will be sending you some non-dairy alternative recipes you can easily make at home to members of my email list. If you are not subscribed to that list, you can do so here ! You can also do so by clicking the link in my Instagram bio here and be sure to follow me.  OK friends - enjoy today's episode and if you like it, I would love for you to go to Apple Podcasts and leave me some reviews! Thank you, friends!

In today's solo episode, I am discussing spirituality on a basic level. Have you ever given thought to your own spiritual path? Do you have spiritual practices in your life? Whether you answered yes or no, this episode is for you! I am giving you my helpful tips on starting your own spiritual journey, as well as some of the many, many benefits of accessing your inner spirit. This episode was inspiring for me, as I reacquaint myself with my own daily spiritual  practices that I have let slip recently. After all, we are all SPIRITS living a human existence, right?  Beginning a spiritual practice or discovering your own spirituality does not mean you have to move to the dessert and give up all your worldly possessions - you do not need to make any abstract changes, other than inviting in - and making room for - some new practices that will help you get more in touch with yourself, and your intuition. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, I sat down with my friend Michelle Perlongo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Michelle works primarily with children and teenagers, as well as adults dealing with many issues such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Recently, Michelle also became certified Reiki Level 1 healing. In our conversation, we dive deep into the subject of perfectionism. Perfectionist personality traits can start in childhood, and develop into serious conditions as teens and adults. Michelle takes us through how these traits start to present themselves, some common reasons why, who is likely to develop perfectionist traits, why this is a problem, and what we can do about it. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! **Please note there is some harsh language used in this episode.

Today I am breaking down what this trendy term, "plant-based" means, why it can be an amazing approach to nutrition, its affects on our health, and how we can get started.  Here, I discuss some common diseases and conditions that can be prevented, managed, and even reversed by eating this way, as well as how it can help you lose and manage weight. I'll give you some of my best tips and meal ideas to get you started. I hope you enjoy this episode! ___________________________Books mentioned in this episode: 'Fiber Fueled' by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz  'Mastering Diabetes" by Cyrus Khambatta & Robby Barbaro Find them at your local bookstores and support small business by clicking here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-bookstore-finder __________________________ Studies mentioned in this episode: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.119.012865 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153574/ https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster about Intuitive Eating; what that term means and how we can apply the principles of intuitive eating to our children in easy ways. We also discuss health at every size and the misconceptions around that phrase. As a pediatrician, Dr. Yami has great insight as to how we can help our children develop healthy habits around food as well as lifestyle, and how can help our kids avoid disordered eating and body shaming. She also gives us some great, simple ways we can model healthy habits and behaviors in the home. You can find Dr. Yami at dryami.com, veggiefitkids.com, on Instagram at @thedoctoryami, and on her podcast, Veggie Doctor Radio. Be sure to check out her book, 'A Parent's Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy.'

Creativity can be a powerful thing. The problem is, a lot of us don't feel like we are creative or have creative "abilities. " Good news - you are! We all are, but for many of use we lose sight of that along the way. In this episode, I am discussing the importance and power of creativity, what it really means to "be creative, " how you can begin to access your own unique creativity, and more! Find more on gohealthfreak.com and on instagram @_health_freak__

Selin Bilgin is a certified holistic nutritionist, health coach, speaker, and founder of Luscious Living. Selin is from from Calgary, Alberta and today she shares some incredible and helpful information all about women's hormones. We talk hormone imbalances - most common, why they occur, how to heal naturally and what to look for. We also talk PMS that doesn't suck, hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause, and a whole-body approach to healing including diving into the more spiritual side of energy systems throughout the body. This was such a fun and informative chat that all women should hear! You can find Selin at www.selinbilgin.com and on Instagram @_lusciousliving_. Enjoy!

My daughter's first birthday just passed, and it had me reflecting on everything I have learned this year. In today's episode, I am taking you through some of the most important (because the list is endless!) lesson that I've learned this year and even during my pregnancy. I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @_health_freak__ and at www.gohealthfreak.com.

Welcome to Episode #1 of Health Freak!  Thank you for listening, and I am so excited to be here. This episode is a brief introduction to who I am, why I started this podcast, and what you can expect to hear. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @_health_freak__ and at my website gohealthfreak.com to stay up to speed on what I've got going on! Also, if you enjoy the show, I would LOVE for you to leave me reviews, ratings, comments and let me know what you want to hear. Enjoy!