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A wellness + fitness podcast and community dedicated to guiding you toward your most fulfilling life.

Allison Little


    • Aug 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 67 EPISODES

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    #33 Secular Sacramentals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021


    Secularism has its own sacraments and sacramentals like the mask, the vax, the pill, abortion, gay unions, pornography or scientism that are attempts to replace and mock the true sacraments.These misguided attempts to bridge the gap between the spiritual and the physical realms (despite the denial of an intersection between the two or that spiritual realm exists) witness to the schizophrenia of the gnostic secular world order.  Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon.

    #32 Persevering after Traditionis custodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021


    In this episode, as lay people, we reminisce about why we prefer the TLM, express our sadness about the new restrictions and encourage people to pray, fast and not to lose heart.Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon.

    #31 Gnosticism Yesterday and Today: Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021


    Gnosticism is a mercurial heresy that seep into many aspects of the Church life. In this episode Angela and Derya talk about the history of Gnosticism, how the Church dealt with it and why it is still present today.Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon.

    #30 Islam to Christ with Oguz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021


    Oguz Alhan grew up in Istanbul and found Christ through reading the New Testament. Despite being threatened by his family, he chose to stay with Christ. His journey is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Please, consider supporting Live a Little on Patreon.

    #29 Birthing Person's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021


    Angela walks through the history of the Mother's Day and how we arrived at the "Birthing Person's Day". In a world where the beauty of motherhood is overpowered by utilitarianism and hedonism, Angela reminds us that where there is love there is no labor. Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram

    #28 Modesty as Temperance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021


    Modesty is an expression of the virtue of temperance, which should guide more than simply clothing. In this episode, Angela and I talk about what it means to be modest in a sex saturated world and how the Catholic Church offers the only alternative to both secular liberalism and Islam both of which objectify the person.(We also segue into veiling during Mass.)Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram

    #27 Islamization and Evangelization with Bob Brenneman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021


    Bob Brenneman talks about Islamization of Christian lands, evangelizing Muslims, dreams and visions, and Mary's role in the conversion of Muslims. Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    #26 Age of Persecution with St. Ignatius and St. Polycarp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021


    End of the first century and Christianity is not a fringe movement anymore. Bloodshed is soon to begin. In this episode, we look into the lives of St. Ignatius and St. Polycarp.Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    #25 Acts of the Apostles with Saints

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021


    Derya and Angela talk about Acts of the Apostles and the beginning of the Catholic Church through the lives of St. Luke, St. John, St. Paul, St. Mary Magdalene and St. Lydia. St. Thecla makes an appearance, too!Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.com Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    EP 32: 10 New Year's Resolutions That Aren't About Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 23:03


    Pop a bottle—2020 is over! I talk about New Year's Resolutions and share 10 ideas that don't involve weight loss. TIME STAMPS (1:00) 2020 Highlights + Lowlights (6:11) The stigma of being a ‘resolutioner' (8:00) My biggest tip for setting goals that stick (8:45) 10 New Year's Resolutions That Aren't About Weight Loss Live a Little Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/livealittle Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog  

    EP 31: Disordered Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 18:13


    I talk about the prevalence of eating disorders among fitness professionals and the dangers of the comparison game.  TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of various eating disorders. Please check the time stamps if you wish to skip these parts! TIME STAMPS (4:35) Eating Disorders 101 | TW (6:39) Why we need to lose the stereotype (7:30) General over-eating vs Bingeing (8:08) Can being too healthy be unhealthy? (10:11) Can someone with an ED be a good trainer? (12:41) Disordered eating vs Eating disorders (13:20) Being a client with an ED (14:54) My challenge for you (17:09) New merch! Live a Little Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/livealittle Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog   REFERENCES: Carolina Research Center for Eating Disorders https://crcfored.com/eating-disorders-101/ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders https://anad.org/education-and-awareness/about-eating-disorders/eating-disorders-statistics/ National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ Eating Disorder Hope https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/binge-eating-disorder Disordered eating behavior among group fitness instructors: a health-threatening secret? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4477507/

    EP 30: Netflix Strikes Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 33:11


    I found another health documentary on Netflix. And I have some thoughts. TIME STAMPS (2:45) I watched another health documentary on Netflix (3:10) What is it about? (3:52) My analysis and overview (15:05) The 9 Key Factors of Radical Remission (19:25) What about children who get sick? (23:19) My reaction to the doc (24:14) What Heal left out (31:16) Let's talk about it -- Join the Facebook group! Live a Little Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/livealittle Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog   Everything You Know About Obesity is Wrong https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/everything-you-know-about-obesity-is-wrong/

    EP 29: What is the Triangle of Focus?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 19:03


    Oh, the age-old question: Can you really have it all? This episode dives into the topic of the Triangle of Focus to answer it! Live a Little Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/livealittle Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog   The Triangle of Focus by Danny Lennon https://sigmanutrition.com/the-triangle-of-focus/   https://phnutrition.co.uk/blog/triangleoffocus   Omar Isuf - Lessons from Being Fat on YouTube  https://youtu.be/_Yf66ytgWYs  

    EP 28: Should You Do a Post-Holiday Detox?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 16:04


    We've checked a few off of the holiday calendar for 2020, so it's time for a detox, right? This week, I give my tips for how to stay fit during the holidays. Live a Little Merch Store https://www.bonfire.com/store/livealittle Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog   Blog Companion https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/stress-free-holidays

    EP 27: Seasonal Depression + Your Fitness Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 17:56


    Ever had a case of the SADs? Me too. So I'm sharing my tips for how to cope with it. Plus, the where, when, and why for shopping small this holiday season. Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog   Blog Companion https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/2019/10/08/seasonal-depression/?preview=true Depression and Diet https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/diet-recovery#1

    EP 26: Is Health Accessible to Everyone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 17:59


    Inspired by my most recent binge-watching obsession, this week I've got health equity on my mind. So: Is wellness a privilege or a right? TIME STAMPS (1:00) So, how's the merch? (3:55) My newest binge-watching obsession (7:30) Is health accessible to everyone? (8:00) What are the social determinants of health? (9:20) Why should we care? (11:55) How can we help make health more accessible? Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog   Social Determinants of Health https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/social-determinants-health https://www.instagram.com/p/CHbDNR4J6B0/?igshid=1xm9m096u3nxu Inmates Exercising Helps Jail Administrators https://outdoor-fit.com/inmates-exercising-helps-jail-administrators Tools for Putting Social Determinants of Health into Action https://www.cdc.gov/socialdeterminants/tools/index.htm Promoting Health Equity: A Resource to Help Communities Address Social Determinants of Health https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dch/programs/healthycommunitiesprogram/tools/pdf/sdoh-workbook.pdf

    EP 25: So, Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 24:42


    My tips for coping with post-election stress and lockdown burnout, plus the surprise I've been teasing—our new logo and the meaning behind it. TIME STAMPS (4:26) Why you need therapy (5:33) New branding and merch! (6:46) Healthy coping mechanisms (8:20) Tips for alleviating lockdown burnout (19:30) Small Business Shout (20:02) The meaning behind our new logo Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Shipley Collective Design Services https://www.shipleycollective.com Follow Emma on instagram @eshipley.co  

    EP 24: Expectation vs Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 17:34


    This week we're talking about managing expectations and I share my top 5 tips for how to do so! Support the Show - Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: The Drawhorns - Adventure Elopement Photographers https://thedrawhorns.com

    EP 23: How to Break Out of a Fitness Rut

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 20:17


    I share my 6 tips to break out of a fitness rut. TIME STAMPS (:35) Life updates + happy birthday to me! (5:44) And now, the tips (16:54) Small Business Shout (18:20) How YOU can help the show Become a Patron - Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Drive to Thrive: Help Get Ben Back Behind the Wheel  https://www.gofundme.com/f/drive-to-thrive-help-get-ben-back-behind-the-wheel Blog Companion https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/how-to-break-out-of-a-fitness-rut/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 22: 5 Tips for Healthier Road Trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 19:03


    This week, I talk about the future of Live a Little and my 5 tips for healthier road trips. TIME STAMPS (3:45) What I see for the future of Live a Little (10:09) My top 5 tips for healthier road trips (13:22) My favorite restaurant to stop at (14:10) The best snacks to pack and bring along (16:08) Small business shout-out (17:18) How you can support the show Become a Patron - Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Dethriftpop - Vintage finds https://www.depop.com/dethriftpop/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 21: Is Intuitive Exercise a Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 16:52


    We know you can intuitive eat, but can you intuitive exercise? And if so, what does that even look like? Lots of meowing in this one so prepare accordingly. TIME STAMPS (2:24) What is intuitive exercise? (4:30) The principles of intuitive exercise (6:35) Who is intuitive training good for? (7:37) How to become more in-tune with your body (10:08) How to vary stimulus (11:13) Why I recommend using a workout log (12:40) How will I know when to push myself or ease up? (14:28) Small business shout (16:04) Thank you to my very first patron! Become a Patron - Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Dollface Decals @dollfacedecals on instagram and facebook Learn your anatomy - Build the Perfect Workout https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/2019/03/28/build-the-perfect-workout/ Katy Harvey, Eating Disorder Expert https://katyharvey.net/intuitive-exercise Knowing and Listening to Your Body http://www.fitnesshealth101.com/fitness/weight-training/beginners/listening-to-body

    EP 20: How to Set Sustainable Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 21:22


    If you've ever struggled to set realistic, sustainable goals, this episode is for you.  TIME STAMPS (1:09) An upcoming surprise, plants, + a cozy sack (2:55) What is sustainability? (4:05) Why is it important that our habits are sustainable? (5:37) How to transform “bad” fitness goals into “good” ones (10:05) Be nice to your future self (15:57) How do i know if my habits will stick? (17:28) Small business shout-out (18:50) How can you support the show? (19:19) I HAVE A PATREON! Become a Patron - Support the Show https://www.patreon.com/livealittlepod Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: The Collective DSM https://www.thecollectivedsm.com @thecollective.dsm on instagram and facebook The 3 absolute worst health and fitness goals you must avoid https://www.precisionnutrition.com/fitness-goals

    EP 19: Small Wins + Realistic Self-Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 26:04


    Vitamin D, depression workouts, and needy dogs, OH MY! This week, we have a bit of a hybrid episode. A little life update, mental health chat, and the 4 rules for better self-care. Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Check out the blog https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/blog Four Realistic Rules for Better Self-Care https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-perspectives/201909/four-realistic-rules-better-self-care For more information and resources on mental health and suicide prevention https://www.nami.org/Home SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT: Soap and Sunshine Apothecary https://www.soapandsunshine.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 18: Is Clean Eating a Myth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 25:23


    I answer your questions about protein and dissect what “clean eating” actually is—and whether it actually exists. Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Unfortunately, “Clean Eating” Lives On https://www.massmember.com/products/mass-subscription/categories/3275831/posts/10972145 How Much Protein Do You Need Every Day? https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-protein-do-you-need-every-day-201506188096 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 17: Growing Through Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 16:21


    It's a pep talk this week! Listen to me dig into growing pains, failure, how to learn from them, and why both are inevitable in your fitness or wellness journey. Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate

    EP 16: (Un)Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 35:33


    I react to the Netflix series (Un)Well. Topics include essential oils, multi-level marketing, ayahuasca, fasting, the power of breast milk, and more! Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Intermittent Fasting or a Time-Restricted Eating: What's the Difference? https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/if-or-tre/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #24 Islam to Christ with Veronica

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020


     Veronica lives in a Muslim country in the Middle East. The Lord found her and her husband in the dark and brought them home to the Catholic Church. In this episode, she shares her upbringing, Our Lady's intercession and her amazing journey to Christ. Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.comFollow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    EP 15: Personal Trainer Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 21:37


    Everyone is a social media trainer now. This week, I go over things to look for when hiring a personal trainer, red flags, and why you should hire a certified personal trainer. Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Build the Perfect Workout https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/build-the-perfect-workout/

    EP 14: The Truth About Alcohol + Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 21:41


    Ever wondered if you can be fit AND still enjoy drinking? Well I'm here to tell ya! Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/ScientificReport_of_the_2020DietaryGuidelinesAdvisoryCommittee_first-print.pdf Men Should Cut Back on Booze, Federal Panel Says https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/18/men-cut-back-alcohol-federal-recommendation-328893 Any Alcohol Use Increases Cancer Risk https://movendi.ngo/news/2019/12/13/new-study-any-alcohol-use-raises-cancer-risk/ Beer Versus Gains: Do You Have to Pick One? https://www.massmember.com/products/mass-subscription/categories/3275831/posts/10972551 How Alcohol Affects the Quality—And Quantity—Of Sleep https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/how-alcohol-affects-quality-and-quantity-sleep --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 13: How to Avoid an Anxious Spiral

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 27:12


    Mental health has been a popular topic in the collective lately, so I talked about anxiety and how I avoid falling into a downward spiral. Post by Lisa Olivera https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcVWcEjY7b/?igshid=157sgxvlwm48m COVID-19 Has Increased Anxiety and Depression in Pregnant and Postpartum Women https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-anxiety-depression-pregnant-postpartum-women How to Break Out of a Fitness Rut https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/2018/10/14/how-to-break-out-of-a-fitness-rut/ Notebook + Pens I use • https://www.leuchtturm1917.us/notebook-medium-a5-hardcover-251-numbered-pages-5-3-4-x-8-1-4-in.html • https://www.muji.us/store/4550002108946.html • https://www.zebrapen.com/product/mildliner/?source=pen-type Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 12: Why I Didn't Diet Before My Wedding—And Why I'm Happier for It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 17:52


    Surpriiiise, I got married! Listen to me gush over our elopement and explain why I didn't diet before my wedding—and why I'm happier for it. I also got side-tracked and talked about human design for a minute. Blog Companion https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/why-i-didnt-diet-before-my-wedding/ The Comparison Trap https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201711/the-comparison-trap%3famp Check out our photographers https://thedrawhorns.com/ Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #23 On Race and Snakes with Justin McClain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020


    Justin McClain talks about his faith, his work and his thoughts on race. He is also a snake wrangler, so we talk about snakes, too.His Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/Justin.Vanlee.McClain Donate on Patreon.Visit deryalittle.comFollow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    EP 11: Toxic Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 20:55


    A hodge podge of topics. Let's catch up! Loving yourself NOW, toxic positivity, and getting familiar with the gym before you start. Please forgive my um's. Gym Equipment Cheat Sheet https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/2019/01/30/gym-equipment-cheat-sheet/ Build the Perfect Workout https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/2019/03/28/build-the-perfect-workout/ An Open Letter to the New Gym-Goer https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/2019/01/12/open-letter-new-gym-goer/ Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #22 On Women and SAHMs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020


    Angela Erickson, a former pro-life warrior, current chaser of toddlers and picker-upper of toys, shares her journey from being a working mother to becoming a stay at home mother. We talked about struggles of being faithful Catholic women in this secular world. Listen for yourself and for the women in your life!Her article on the subject resonated with me: My SAHM Identity Crisis: Embracing the "Hidden Year" of Motherhood after Letting Go of My Career.Donate on Patreon.deryalittle.comFollow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    EP 10: How to Be a Strong Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 17:02


    How to be a strong ally in the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement. Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate +++++++++++++++++++ Resources Project Implicit https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Can We Change Our Implicit Bias? www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spontaneous-thoughts/201912/can-we-change-our-implicit-bias Guidelines for Being Strong White Allies https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/kivel3.pdf Jane Elliot on why she thinks all white people raised in America are racist https://youtu.be/yypXfXFTpV0 PETITIONS National Action Against Police Brutality https://www.change.org/p/national-action-against-police-brutality-and-murder Join Campaign Zero https://www.joincampaignzero.org Justice for George Floyd https://www.justiceforbigfloyd.com/ Justice for Breonna Taylor https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Justice for Emerald Black https://www.change.org/p/san-leandro-police-deartment-justice-for-emerald-black Hands Up Act https://www.change.org/p/us-senate-hands-up-act DOCUMENTARIES https://www.aaihs.org/documentaries-for-teaching-african-american-history-since-1865/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/entertainment/gmp32750973/black-history-documentaries/ BOOK SUGGESTIONS www.blackenterprise.com/best-black-books-black-history-month https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/532058/books-by-african-american-writers-you-need-to-read What does it mean to defund the police? https://www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/612682/ Cancel? That's not realistic https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0YBzQhRQX/?igshid=1f3oseuyhijx5 I Side With test https://www.isidewith.com/ Topics + Questions to ask your white peers + white family members http://pfw.guide/pdf/WHITE2WHITE.pdf Guide to Allyship https://guidetoallyship.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 09: Feelin' Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 12:03


    I just really wanna talk about mental health. (One day this will be an easter egg episode, so let's get REAL!) Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate To reach out to Allison for show suggestions, listeners can email livealittlepod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #21 On Wandering Youth, Video Games and TLM with Matthew Emerson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020


    Matthew is a therapist and a D&D dungeon master, but most of all he has survived his youthful wanderings and is a faithful Catholic. He shares how richness of tradition kept him home and how we can help today's youth stay on the straight and the narrow. You can find his writings on psychology and theology on his blog, Vespers in Vienna.Donate on Patreon.Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook. 

    EP 08: No Diet Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 36:04


    International No Diet Day was this week, so I talked about intuitive eating and diet culture. Blog Companion to The Ultimate Guide to Intuitive Eating https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/what-is-intuitive-eating For more information on Intuitive Eating visit https://www.intuitiveeating.org/ Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 07: Hydration + Healthy Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 23:00


    Listen to me talk about my new studio, how to start healthy habits, hydration, and a big tip for fostering strong relationships. Check out my blog post on overcoming a sedentary lifestyle https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/how-to-overcome-a-sedentary-lifestyle/ Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 06: Eat Like You Love Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 19:22


    I go into what it means to “Eat like you love yourself” and whether portion control is the best weight-loss strategy. Blog Companion to: •https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/eat-like-you-love-yourself/ •https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/portion-control/ Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #20 On Integralism with Dr. Alan Fimister and Fr. Thomas Crean, O.P

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020


    Fr. Thomas and Dr. Fimister talk about their new book on integralism and answer questions about what it means.Their book Integralism is available for pre-order.Donate on Patreon.Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    EP 05: Ghosts of Fitness Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 23:46


    This week, I talk about the various fitness trends I've bought into over the years and give a bit of a life update. Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the Live a Little Collective on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 04: Perceived Productivity + Being a Beginner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 20:32


    This week I talk about productivity, priorities, and being okay with being a beginner. Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the private Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 03: Hula hooping, Smoothies, + Goop Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 25:33


    This week, we're still social distancing, so I talk about how I've been keeping myself entertained and how to make the perfect green smoothie. Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the private Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 02: Coronacast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 24:18


    Podcast companion to my blog post “How to Prepare For and Cope With Coronavirus” Check out the blog here! http://www.allisonpittman.wordpress.com/coronavirus There are resources linked within so don't miss those! To reach out to Allison for show suggestions, listeners can email livealittlepod@gmail.com Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 01: I'm your host,

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 11:19


    Live a Little debuts with your host, Allison Pittman, introducing herself and setting the stage for your new favorite podcast. Join as she delves into the worlds of fitness and wellness and helps you apply strategies to live your best life, never forgetting to live a little. To reach out to Allison for show suggestions, listeners can email livealittlepod@gmail.com To learn more about Intermittent Fasting: https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/if-or-tre/ To learn more about Intuitive Eating: https://allisonpittman.wordpress.com/what-is-intuitive-eating/ Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the private Facebook group https://facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 00: Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 4:04


    Live a Little debuts with your host, Allison Pittman, introducing herself and setting the stage for your new favorite lifestyle podcast. Join as she delves into the worlds of health, fitness, and wellness and helps you apply healthy strategies in real life, never forgetting to live a little.  To reach out to Allison for show suggestions, listeners can email livealittlepod@gmail.com  Subscribe, Rate, & Review on iTunes Follow Allison on instagram @alittle_bitfit Follow the podcast on instagram @livealittlepod Join the private Facebook group https://m.facebook.com/groups/livealittleprivate --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    #19 On addiction, secular success, and divine 2x4s with Anthony Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019


    Anthony "Tony" Ferguson was raised Catholic, but found the reasons for faith unsatisfactory in high school and moved on to living a life of alcohol, drugs and pleasure in college. In this episode, he shares how the Lord pulled him out of darkness and helped him overcome addiction.Donate on Patreon.Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    #18 On Art, TLM and conversions with Chris Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019


    Chris Lewis, aka Baritus Catholic, talks about his many conversions, the place of art in his life and the life of the church and why he enjoys the Traditional Latin Mass. Chris is the artist behind the Live a Little logo and The Beginner's Guide to the Latin Mass. Make sure to follow him on Instagram to see more of his amazing work.Support Derya on Patreon.Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

    #17 From Islam, through New Age, to Christ with Linda

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019


    Linda grew up in the Middle East where she learned about Islam. After her father's death, she moved to Canada where she learned about New Age practices. Yet, Christ found her in the darkness and changed her life.Support Derya on Patreon.Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook.

    #16 Reluctant Homeschooler

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019


    Husband and I decided to homeschool three of our kids this year. Today was our very first day. In this episode, I talk about how the Lord slowly and patiently led us to homeschooling even though we were resistant for a long time.Support Derya on Patreon.Follow Derya on Twitter and Facebook

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