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Iron Ladies podcast is a show created to build a badass tribe of strong women. Tara Hissen is a coach out of California, dedicated to empower women through real life conversations with other women on all things lifestyle and nutrition, self care, body image, mindset, personal growth and most importa…

Tara Hissen


    • Jan 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    EPISODE #27: CHANGING HABITS AND FALLING IN LOVE WITH CROSSFIT - JENN RYAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 41:09


    This episode is on FIRE. Jenn and I deep dive into her past and how she became a CrossFit Games athlete. This epsiode goes well with the theme of my week of Habits. Because Jenn changes her habits and fell in love with them.  I am most certain most of you will be able to relate to this episode. So don't miss out, and TUNE IN.  Please leave a comment under the review sections as this will help the podcast grow :)  You can follow Jenn on IG: @Jenn_Ryan

    EPISODE#26: BODY IMAGE, NUTRITION & MINDSET WITH HALEY CHAMPION

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 62:01


    In this episode Haley and I talk about her story of how she struggled with body image as a young child and as an adult had to learn how to conquer it through becoming a body builder. We kind of ramble on a lot of different topics; mindset & nutrition.  Follow Haley on IG: @haleychampionfit Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach

    EPISODE #25: SELF CONFIDENCE WITH KAYLIN PYLES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 47:08


    In this episode Kaylin and I talk about how she overcame life's obstacles as a woman in today's world. We covered these topics: - The horror story of the IUD - Battling severe acne - The importance of a strong relationship with your Gynecologist - Finding yourself through chaos of relationships - How she became a successful Fitness Coach Follow Kaylin on IG: @kaylinpyles Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Please rate and review the podcast so that we can get more people tuning in.

    EPISODE #24: VEGAN STRONG WITH TIFFANY POWERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 36:34


    In this Episode Tiffany and I talk about her journey of becoming vegan and how it's positively impacted her athleticism, energy, skin, mood and all that jazz. We talk about how to get started as a vegan and what to expect. We also touch on the Netflix documentary 'The Game Changers'. Follow Tiffany on IG: @misspowers_fit Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Please rate and review the podcast. Every rating counts :) 

    EPISODE #23: HOW SHE BECAME A PRO STRONGWOMAN ATHLETE WITH LIEFIA INGALLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 51:06


    In this episode Liefia and I talk about her journey to how she became a Pro Strongwoman athlete and she over came body image. It's not easy being a pro badass. There are lots of highs and lows but Liefia has slowly figured out the things that matter most in life. Tune in now for another great episode.  Follow Liefia on IG: @liefiasaurus Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Please leave a review and rate the podcast. This will help us reach more people. 

    EPISODE #22: BEING TYPE 1 DIABETIC AND STRENGTH ATHLETES WITH KELLY & JESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 50:33


    In this episode, I interview Kelly & Jess who are Type 1 diabetic and strength athletes. We talk about their past fears of happening T1D, how they learnt how to live with it, and how they compete. All the emotions they go through in their daily lives.  Follow Kelly on IG: @kelly_marie219 Follow Jess on IG: @jgirl_strong Please rate Iron Ladies and leave us a review as this will help get more people to tune in to the show. 

    EPISODE #21: YOU.LOOK.LIKE.A.MAN WITH PRO STRONGWOMAN JESSICA FITHEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 34:04


    In this episode, Jessica and I talk about her journey to becoming a Pro Strongwoman and how she created You.Look.Like.A.Man with her friend to create an outlet for women who get trolled on in the social media world. It's an amazing outlet for women to share what they are experiencing and having the ability to be able to share it with so many is amazing.  Follow Jessica on IG: @flithy_fithen @you.look.like.a.man Apply for Nutrition Coaching with me: www.tarahisse.com/app Please leave us a comment and review about your thoughts of the podcast. The more reviews we get the more people will be able to tune in :)

    EPISODE #20: SURVIVING HYSTERECTOMY AND PCOS WITH JULIA SMAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 32:02


    In this episode Julia and I talk about her hysterectomy and journey with PCOS. How she managed her symptoms being an athletes and things she is hoping for post op. Her story is quite interesting. I hope you enjoy tuning in. Please leave us a review so that the podcast can reach more people and help women.    Follow Julia on IG: @smaystrong   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Apply for nutrition coaching: www.tarahissen.com/app    

    EPISODE #19: NERDING OUT ON STRONGWOMAN WITH KRISTIN RHODES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 27:57


    In this episode Kristin and I nerd out of Strongwoman. From where it all began to where it is today. How she also began as a track athlete and turned into the Strongest Woman in America. Kristin holds 8 American Strongwoman titles and has broken 3 World Champion records. It was amazing to Nerd out with this PRO. I do hope you enjoy this episode.    Please follow Kristin on IG: @strongwomankristinrhodes   Please leave us a review and let us know what you think about Iron Ladies. 

    EPISODE#18: TAKING UP SPACE WITH HEATHER MACDONALD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 35:28


    In this episode Heather and I talk about her journey to becoming a top Highland Games Athlete and Strongwoman to her journey of starting the movement Taking Up Sapce.  Follow Heather on IG: @feefiefofeather   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Apply for Coaching www.tarahissen.com/app   Please leave a review and comment on the podcast. This will help us get more listeners and grow the podcast :)   

    episode #17: What it takes to be an athlete with jamie christenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 36:28


    In this episode Jamie and I geek out on being a Strongwoman and Powerlifting athlete. And what it takes to be a Pro Athlete. We also talked about how she gives back to the community and we want you to be part of the challenge. https://ladylikeaf.com/participate/finan-eod-challenge Follow Jamie on IG: @jamiepoppchristenson Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Please review and rate the podcast. This will help us get more people to listen in.

    EPISODE#16: MENTAL HEALTH WITH MIRVAT KHATIB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 51:13


    In this episode Mirvat and I talk about our past. Growing up in a Middle Eastern background and how much that affected our mental health as adults. The expectations and pressure that was put on us and surviving living in the Middle East.    Some great insights, I do hope you enjoy the show.   Follow Mirvat on IG: @gethealthy_wmirv   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Please leave a review and comment on how much you enjoyed the show! Every review counts. 

    EPISODE #15: BUILDING HER LIFE BACK UP POST CHILDHOOD ABUSE TO BECOMING ONE OF THE STRONGEST WOMEN WITH CC INGRAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 38:25


    In this episode CC and I talk about her childhood abuse and how she overcame her hardships through channeling her energy into weight lifting.  Follow CC on IG: @c.c_ingram Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Apply for coaching: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com   If you enjoy the show, please take a few minutes to Rate & Review us on iTunes & Spotify. Your reviews help the podcast grow!

    EPISODE #14: FROM EATING DISORDER TO HOW GOD & STRENGTH SPORTS SAVED HER WITH MONICA WROBLICKY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 59:29


    As a child Monica was always teased about her weight. She wanted to fit in and be accepted. This led to her eating disorder which she had a revelation from God and turned to her faith and strength sports at an older age.    Today Monica is an accomplish Strong(wo)man athlete and she is here to share her story.    Follow Monica on IG: @monicawroblicky   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Apply for coaching: www.tarahissen.com/app   If you enjoy the show, please take a few minutes to Rate & Review us on iTunes & Spotify. Your reviews help the podcast grow!

    EPISODE #13: GRRRLN OUT WITH THIS BABE ON POWERLIFTING & BODY IMAGE WITH BRITT CHOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 36:18


    From track athlete in college to become a STRONG known Powerlifter. In this episode Britt and I talk body image and how she discovered Powerlifting and all the hurdles she went through starting out at 140 lbs to now sitting at about 170ish lbs.  You can follow Britt on IG: @britt_chownstrength  Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Apply for coaching: www.tarahissen.com/apply-for-coaching Please leave us a review and let us know why you enjoy tuning into the Iron Ladies show.  Thanks for tuning in :)     

    EPISODE #12: WOMEN HORMONES & TRAINING WITH FARAH FONSECA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 34:58


    In this episode Farah and I talk about her journey to the Arnold's earlier this year as a PRO Strongwoman athlete, her decision to take a step back and we deep dive into women hormones and when you would get the most out of training working around your cycle.  You can follow Farah on IG: @farahfonsea Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Apply for coaching: www.tarahissen.com/apply-for-coaching Please leave us a review and let us know why you enjoy tuning into the Iron Ladies show.  Thanks for tuning in :)     

    EPISODE #11: THE FIRST LEBANESE WOMAN TO CLIMB MOUNT EVEREST WITH TIMA DERYAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 42:09


    In this episode Tima and I talk about being the first Lebanese woman to climb Mount Everest, what her experience was like, how she got into the sport of Mountaineering and what her next steps are.  Follow Tima for some amazing inspiration and adventures on IG: @mountaingipsy   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Tara's Website: www.tarahissen.com   Apply for Coaching: www.tarahissen.com/apply-for-coaching

    EPISODE #10: BODY IMAGE, STRONG(WO)MAN, & MENTAL HEALTH WITH CHRISTY SENAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 44:08


    In this Episode, Christy and I talk about how she got into strength training, how it saved her life, her switch into Strong(wo)man and how she's overcoming her anxiety and depression after moving to the city of Angeles. We were able to relate on so many levels, and get really deep.   Follow Christy on IG: @krispy_kremez   Christy's Website: www.unchainedstrength.com   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Tara's Website: www.tarahissen.com   Apply for Coaching: www.tarahissen.com/apply-for-coaching  

    Episode #9: Average Jane turned into an Elite athlete, with Leah Lutz.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 31:39


    In this episode Leah and I talk about about her incredible weight loss journey, losing 130 lbs+ to getting a barbell into her hands to switching careers to being a full time coach and becoming a professional elite powerlifting athlete.  She also shares some insights on how to overcome having a negative mindset to transforming your life entirely.  You can follow Leah on IG: @leah_barbellmedicine Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Website: www.tarahissen.com Email me: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com  

    Episode #8: Getting real with World's Strongest Woman Donna Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 34:12


    I had such a blast learning more about World's Strongest Woman Donna Moore. She's so lovely to chat to. In this episode, we talk about when Donna got into Strongwoman, her goals, and what she is looking to achieve within the next year.    Follow Donna on IG: @donna_moore_strongwoman   Please review and rate my podcast. Your feedback is greatly appreciated :)    Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Contact me: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com   Website: www.tarahissen.com

    Episode #7 - Life with ADHD as an Adult with Jacklin Levine- Pritzeker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 21:14


    In this episode we talk about Jacklin's journey with being re-diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) as an adult. How she manages it and how she helps coach adults that suffer manage their ADHD.    Follow Jacklin on IG @authenticallyadhd   Email Jacklin: authenticallyadhd@gmail.com   Please rate and review this podcast.    And...   Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach   Email me: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com   Website: www.tarahissen.com    

    Episode #6 - Beating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Powerlifting with Laura Descy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 20:57


    In this Episode Laura and I talk about Multiple Sclerosis and her journey to Powerlifting and how she has learned how to manage her MS through strength training.    You can follow Laura on IG @lauz_life   Follow me on IG @tara_nutrition_coach Website: www.tarahissen.com Email: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com   Please follow my podcast and leave a review. 

    Episode #5 - My Experience with Water Cuts: It SUCKED!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 26:16


    In this episode I talk about my experience with water cuts and how to water cut.  Step 1: Setting the Time Frame Step 2: Set Your Protein Intake Step 3: Set Your Caloric Deficit Step 4: Prepare for the SUCK! Step 5: The Water Cut My Experience this water cut with the sauna.  ***DISCLAIMER*** Please speak to your doctor/coach before going on a water cut. This is not a healthy or safe way to cut weight. This is only if you are an athlete and need to cut some weight. 

    Episode #4 - Sleep and Social Media patterns and how to overcome them with Jessica Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 37:01


    Jessica Wall is a behavioural health coach who specializes in helping busy individuals create sustainable habit changes so they can sleep smarter, move more, reduce stress levels, live and feel better.   Find more information on Jessica Wall below: IG Profile: @imperfectlybalanced.health   Follow me on IG; @tara_nutrition_coach Website: www.tarahissen.com Email: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com    

    Episode #3 - To Track your food or not? Rigid Meal Plans? Flexible Dieting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 15:33


    In this episode I talk about the importance of tracking your food. Why rigid meal plans aren't the best option for you and how flexible dieting comes into play.  Follow me on IG: @tara_nutrition_coach Website: www.tarahissen.com Email: taranutritioncoach@gmail.com

    Episode #2 - Eating Disorders to forming better habits with Chasity Snowden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 49:08


    Chasity Snowden is a business and nutrition coach, ex games Athlete, body builder you name it. I'd like to think of her as mother of all trades :) And we dive into them today from her journey of fighting eating disorder to becoming a successful athlete and Coach.   Follow Chasity Snowden on IG @chasitysnowden_fla   

    Episode #1 - My Story in a Nutshell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 8:53


    Thank you for tuning in to my first episode where a share a little more information about myself and my journey of becoming a Nutrition Coach and what this podcast is all about. 

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