Moms Don't Have Time to Move and Shake

Nicki Rachlin, writer and mom to two teenagers, interviews Meryl Brandwein, a leader in the area of functional and integrative nutrition. Meryl has been studying food and healing for over 20 years. Her tenacity and determination to get to the root cause of a client's chronic illness has earned her the nickname “THE REBEL DIETITIAN.” Just like a car needs gas, your body needs the right fuel to run properly — but nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle. There are a number of signs our bodies give us when they need something, but we're often not paying attention. Our bodies whisper until they scream. Meryl coaches her clients to take a wholistic approach to wellness, and in this podcast she breaks down some easy ways for us to take steps to improve our health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristi Willbanks — yoga teacher, health coach, group fitness instructor, avid reader, and mom of two teenagers and two rescue pups — interviews Ananta Ripa Ajmera about her book, The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacy Igel is the founder/CCO of impact brand BOY MEETS GIRL®, podcast co-host of #MOMSGOTTHIS, and author of the forthcoming book, Embracing the Calm in the Chaos: How to Find Success in Business and Life Through Perseverance, Connection, and Collaboration. After 20+ years of running a company, traveling the world for work, and going through infertility, Stacy shares insight on how to make time for yourself. Joining Stacy for this conversation is Bryna Carracino. Bryna has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine with advanced certifications in sports performance, corrective exercise, and weight loss. She specializes in overall healthy lifestyle coaching and functional mindful movement. Through coaching, her clients learn how to balance their regular moving meditation (exercise), make healthier food choices, and how to speak to themselves in a more loving, encouraging way. Find Stacy and Bryna on Instagram at @stacyigel & @bfitnewyorkcity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those who are stuck or just ready to make a change, Kristen Glosserman—author, life coach, and mother of four—shares wise guidance to MOVE you in a positive direction. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in practical thoughts and shifts to achieve genuine contentment and results. Kristen's counsel gives people not just the motivation, but the hope and direction to adjust and move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and editor Jane VanVooren Rogers examines her life through the lens of weight and discusses the weights we carry in all their forms: emotional, mental, and physical experiences that affect our health, fitness, and self-care journeys. Jane is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing, has written hundreds of articles, a poetry chapbook titled How to Avoid Being and Other Paths to Triumph, and has edited 15 published books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Voice actor and mom of two Yuliya Patsay is joined by five others to explore their mutual love of Flaming Hot Cheetos. If you have a quirky obsession with a snack (that might not be great for your health) listen in as this group digs deeper to discover what this food represents to them, and gets advice from behavioral food therapist Katie Schmidt on how to improve our relationship with food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evalyn Feldman, who is in the legal field and a mom of two teenage boys, discusses how to raise healthy eaters with Janine Whiteson, a nutritionist with years of experience in the United States and abroad. Janine gives great tips including how to shop right, model good behavior, deal with issues like weight gain in children and body dysmorphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Laura Rebell Gross, a 50-year-old mom of three teens, discusses how she went from being a chain-smoking, last-one-picked for dodgeball, 1980's theater kid, to an avid runner and marathoner currently training for her sixth marathon (which will take place Sunday, November 6, 2022 in New York City). Laura also speaks with her running coach, Sara Hayes, founder and CEO of Mindful Miles, about how we define an “athlete,” why carbs are NOT the enemy, and what it looks like to run into middle age and beyond with strength, joy, and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Licensed marriage and family therapist Shelby Riley and licensed professional counselor Carey O'Toole talk about how their work as mental health professionals has helped them develop a few effective tools when it comes to their health, as well as some of the hard to break habits that still have them getting in their own way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accountability coach Angie Schouest lives to help others reach their personal goals, but she is the first to admit that she values guidance from others — especially when it comes to living a healthy life. In this episode she speaks candidly about struggles in both the past and present. Bringing in an example of a helpful resource, Angie interviews Cail Duval, owner of Pump & Crunch, to get realistic suggestions for quick and easy healthy eating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Chan and Storm Kennedy met in Eugene, Oregon. There, Julie pursued a TV anchor job for the CBS affiliate, while Storm Kennedy spent years as Eugene's morning radio host. The two juggled work, family, and friends...where was there time to focus on good eating habits and exercise?! Though programs and products can help, in the end, it's all about what's inside of YOU! Willpower. At any age, we can start making different choices to support the outcomes we desire. From one mom to the next...take it one day at a time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many moms want to "move and shake" but often lack the motivation or ability to initiate a lifestyle change. In this episode, dance/movement therapist and author of Body Aware, Erica Hornthal, shares personal stories, tips, and tools on how to regain your mojo to get moving — mind, body, and soul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lori Sawyer and Caren Boscaino, co-owners of Clean Cut Fitness & Nutrition, discuss finding your "freedom point" in nutrition. Getting caught up in the diet craze can make you feel like you are on a hamster wheel. Lori and Caren break it down in simple terms to help people put their puzzles together so they can see the whole long-term picture and finally find freedom in food. They discuss why cookie-cutter blueprint programs don't work and how to create a nutrition plan that works for you and your family by teaching the why behind how we choose the foods we eat.The next Clean Cut 6 week signature program begins Monday, September 26th. Use code ZIBBY for 10% off the program. This offer will extend through September 30th.Visit www.cleancutfit.com for all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessie Kanzer, spiritual teacher and award-winning author of "Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING," looks at our issues with food from a spiritual angle. After struggling with disordered eating and bulimia for a decade, Jessie experienced an awakening that took her beyond the physical. Now she brings all she's learned to the very tangible everyday struggles of motherhood and womanhood in the modern world. She helps us all feel lighter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dara Levan — writer, podcaster, and founder of Every Soul Has a Story — chats with guest and fellow mom, Stephanie Justine. A Pilates master trainer, dancer, and owner of Studio 108 in Vermont, Stephanie shares her journey with eating disorders, self-worth, coming out, and loving ourselves at all ages. In our candid conversation, we chatted about not only accepting, but also celebrating, who we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leah Witman Moore — mother, teacher, and author of "Loving You Big: One Family Embracing the Unexpected" — discusses her challenges with emotional eating. She uncovers the relationship between food and discomfort avoidance with humor and compassion. After ten years of truly trying it all, she shares the top five tips she wish she knew from the start. She can be reached at www.lovingyoubig.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen Eshleman, a self-proclaimed “average” girl, reflects on her struggles with diet, exercise, and the mirror that constantly lies to her. She considers her efforts to protect her daughter from body-image struggles, and then checks in with that daughter, now 20, along with a friend in her early 30s to see which old struggles still persist and what new ones have popped up for young women in a digital generation. The resulting conversation is candid and eye-opening, and a call to support and have compassion for women of all ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leading transformation coach, Aransas Savas, and NYC educator, Leslie Jirsa, grew up feeling like their weight and bodies were problems to solve. Now, they are grown a** women looking at how to break the shame cycle with their daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity fitness trainer and Prevention magazine contributor Larysa Didio speaks with Sharon and Heather about the mental power of weight training, why even ten minutes a day of exercise can be more beneficial to your health than you think, and why rest and recovery are essential for longevity. Articles discussed on this episode: PreventionPercussion massage: CNETFoam rolling: NYT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Fredericks — mom to 3 boys, writer, and creator of Dear Mr. Hemingway, LLC — chats with her guest and fellow mom, Katie Jakemer about drinking alcohol while trying to lose weight. Kelly and Katie dive into the common reasons why incorporating alcohol into a weight-loss plan oftentimes is exhausting while also exploring the idea of removing alcohol from your health journey for short and long-term periods for optimal results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam Lamp, author and editor of Who I Met Today, sits down with Marci Houff, an ovarian cancer survivor. Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, challenging to treat, and every woman in the world is at risk of developing it. A great majority of women don't know much about it and don't make time for the proper checkup. Pam and Marci discuss the sneaky symptoms and how to take charge of your health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristi Willbanks — yoga teacher, health coach, group fitness instructor, mom of two teenagers and two rescue pups, and an avid reader — discusses her journey from doing Jane Fonda workout videos in her living room as a teenager to 25+ years as a group exercise instructor with her friend Kathryn Fink Martinez — registered dietician, group fitness instructor, and dedicated student in Kristi's yoga classes. Kathryn shares her story of becoming a registered dietician, choosing joyful movement, and easing anxiety through regular yoga practice. Based on their own struggles with body image, weight, and food, as well as their expertise in the health and fitness industry, they share tips and strategies for living happier, healthier lives without the judgment, guilt, and shame typically involved with dieting and restrictive rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the age of 50 and post menopause, life and leadership coach, mom to 2 differently wired boys, podcaster, and founder of Mother's Quest, Julie Neale, is on a mission to fully embrace her body during this new season of life. In this deeply personal solocast, through the power of reflection, Julie shares 3 guiding principles that are helping her in her relationship with her body, epic snapshot moments of times when she felt most embodied throughout her life, and a commitment letter she wrote from herself to her body. Whatever age and stage you are in, Julie invites you to take her challenge and try these reflective practices yourself and hopes that this conversation sparks a reclamation of your own.Listen to Julie's podcast, Mother's Quest, here.Find the show notes Julie mentions here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends and former TV news colleagues Heather Cabot and Sharon Dizenhuz chat with NY licensed clinical social worker and body-image expert Reena Blum about motivation, why diet culture does everyone a disservice, how deprivation can lead to overeating, and why we all need to have self-compassion, especially as our bodies change as we age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eileen Grimes — author, creator, and renegade mother of 2 — partners with friend and former co-worker Dorien Schwartz — rebel, MilSpo, Citadel alumni, and mother of 2 — to share with you their current challenges and feelings related to their journey back to the best version of themselves. Their authentic conversation sparks shared joy in finding "Mom Friends", and healthier lifestyles through SPEED (Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, with Eileen and Dorien). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stacey Freeman, lifestyle writer and editor, interviews integrative health coach, personal chef, and postpartum doula, Elise Abbruzzese, founder of Herabewell.com, about how our busy lifestyles, including what we eat, can affect so much more than our dress size. They dish on making healthy dietary choices (that still taste good!), food prep, sleep habits, and getting enough movement during the day, even if it's folding the laundry or emptying the dishwasher. When taking an integrative approach, everything matters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and blogger Wendy Bradford discusses the intersection of aging, exercise, and self-esteem with her guest and friend Carla O'Connor. Menopause, sweatpants, loss, and parenting are only some of the topics on the table in this thoughtful and funny discussion about middle age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community co-host Tracy Morales shares her own long and winding road to loving herself and understanding how important the words we say are, especially to ourselves. With many identities — including first-time podcaster, mother, sister, daughter, wife, grandmother, working professional, and runner — Tracy shares how she has learned to love and honor herself as she continues on her personal journey towards health and wellness; recognizing that what's important is that she's moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Kallie, a nurse practitioner, and Morgan, a chemical engineer. They're also both full-time moms and wives living in Southwest Louisiana. Listen as the two have a laid-back conversation about weight-loss struggles during motherhood, postpartum, and beyond. They touch on mistakes they've learned from over the years, discuss how to promote healthy body talk with our children, and give tips that can be incorporated into your lifestyle to help you reach your health goals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author/librarian Pamela Skjolsvik talks candidly with her sister, Paula, about grief, inactivity, and gaining twenty pandemic pounds after the death of their mother from Covid in October of 2020. With heart and humor they discuss the importance of accountability, wearing pants, and working the WW program together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, author, podcaster and lifestyle coach, Carmela Ramaglia, teaches actionable strategies to expand time for busy moms who deal with food, exercise, and body-image issues. Sharing personal insights gleaned from her own painful and life-threatening struggles surrounding her body and her weight, Carmela outlines a path for optimizing health, vitality, well-being, joy — and time! Carmela is the author of Happy Calories Don't Count (neither does unhappy exercise) and the Zibby Award winning Food Is Not A Four-Letter Word. She can be reached at CarmelaRamaglia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Zibby explains why she's decided to pause the Moms Don't Have Time to Lose Weight podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health coach Lindsey Kaszuba has figured out that the best way to make big changes in your life is to start by making little changes every day. Lindsey tells Zibby the biggest mistake so many women and mothers make is setting big resolutions that are hard to attain in the short term. But by taking small steps (and drinking water every day!!!), working towards larger goals like losing weight, exercising more, or adopting a plant-based diet become increasingly accessible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I think two things saved my life: acting and Pilates. Don't mind me if I cry." Actress, author, and speaker Carmela Ramaglia joins Zibby to discuss how she found her way out of the exercise and diet drama-land as she calls it, and steps to help other women get there, too. Carmela shares what she learned from living with an eating disorder, the lightbulb moments that helped shape her self-love journey, and why it is critical to listen to the wisdom of your own body.Purchase on Amazon.Amazon: https://amzn.to/36roACJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoga instructor and writer Rebecca Pacheco joins Zibby to talk about her upcoming book, Still Life, which shows readers ways they can incorporate mindfulness and meditation into their busy lives. The two also discuss Rebecca's recent essay published on the Moms Don't Have Time to Write Medium page and how we can all begin to break free from the rigid societal expectations for weight and beauty.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qLK2ePBookshop: https://bit.ly/3jAYIMk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby shares her innermost feelings about her weight right now and the new program she hopes you'll do with her this summer to start making changes. If you want to join Noom with Zibby and get two weeks free and 20% off, click here: https://www.talkable.com/x/1xDTtJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"We have a society that values weight and size and shape over actual well-being and actual value. Why are we not valuing resilience and being capable and critical and thoughtful and kind?" Alyson Gerber, author of Taking Up Space: Play by Your Own Rules, joins Zibby to discuss the way body dysmorphia and issues with food can manifest in children and young adults. Alyson shares how dealing with her own childhood trauma led her to realize that others might need help, too, and why she includes lessons on empathy in all of her books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Liv Stratman talks about her new book, Cheat Day, and how its topics make it ripe for all three of Zibby's podcasts. The two discuss how Liv managed to capture our current age of diet culture so accurately before opening up and sharing what their own relationships with food and weight are like today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and photographer Emily Lauren Dick joins Zibby to discuss her latest book, Body Positive, and the multi-year process it took to create. Their conversation touches on teaching children to eat intuitively, how diet culture and fatphobia are constantly perpetuated in our society, and the importance of discovering the "why" at the center of your desire to feel better in your body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Food is so emotional. That's why you can't just talk about food. You have to delve into the emotions and the reason we're eating and choosing foods." Nutritionist Lara Metz joins Zibby to discuss how to change your relationship with food through mindfulness, the role family food culture plays in all of our lives, and why you should stop attaching labels to your food and your body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's so easy to go on Instagram and click, click, click. All of these devices are all around. You can so easily forget to tap into your roots." Journalist and author of Destination Wellness: Global Secrets for Better Living Wherever You Are, Annie Daly, shares her favorite philosophies that she's picked up during her travels, what she learned from her experience with adult acne, and how we can all begin to improve our individual wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen Coffield, creator of The Culinary Cure, joins Zibby to discuss how a dark period in her life led her to regain control of how she felt in her body. Kristen shares how she uses food as fuel to energize her throughout the day and week, and offers tips on how to get the most out of what you eat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You can't control what's going to happen, but you can control the inputs that you put in to make a certain outcome more likely." Fitness coach and founder of Girls Gone Strong Molly Galbraith talks with Zibby about her journey of learning to love her body and the skills that helped her feel her most confident. Molly's book, Strong Women Lift Each Other Up, offers the tools she used to help women stop comparing themselves to others so that overcome their personal struggles and support one another. Purchase Molly's book on Amazon or Bookshop:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tagnM2 Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3vxj6AK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby shares her private thoughts about a lifetime of weight loss tips and tricks and reads from her 2018 article that she published on Medium: “Turns Out Calories Really Are Out.”Read the full article at https://zibbyowens.medium.com/turns-out-calories-really-are-out-76c10aca7353.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Burton's memoir, Empty, is one of my favorite recent books. I'm really excited to share our conversation which we had at the beginning of the pandemic. Now it feels like a lifetime ago! Susan is an editor at This American Life on where the episodes she has produced include "Ten Sessions," "Five Women," and "Tell Me I'm Fat.” Her writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Slate, The New Yorker, and others. Empty is the story of Susan's secret eating disorders, both anorexia and binge eating disorder, that defined her adolescence and adulthood. We talked about her book becoming both a confession about the painful secrets she had been living with and sharing her story as a means of recovery and connection. Our interview was the first one she had done and she meaningfully shed light on habits and compulsions, how we hide our turmoil, and the road to sharing ourselves with the people closest to us. Purchase Susan's book on Amazon or Bookshop:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ggu5dCBookshop: https://bit.ly/2RLSVaY   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I think as moms, we're so good at keeping our word to other people —  our kids, our partners — but we could use a little upgrade when it comes to ourselves and keeping our word to ourselves around food." Life and diet coach Laura Conley chatted with Zibby on Instagram Live about how she learned to love her body and quit yo-yo dieting forever. Laura also shared some of her surefire tips for changing mindsets surrounding food to help create a less stressful relationship and more productive eating habits. Learn more about Laura on her website lauraconley.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cookbook author extraordinaire Judith Finlayson's latest book, You Are What Your Grandparents Ate, establishes the multigenerational connections between physical health and mental wellbeing. Calling on the research of British epidemiologist David Barker, Judith offers insight into how epigenetics can help you pay attention to trouble areas in your microbiome as well as advice on small changes that can lead to big results in your health and that of your future family. Purchase her cookbook on Amazon or BookShop.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If you had told me that I would now do what I do —writing cookbooks and eating the things I do— if you had told me that when I was twenty, I would not have believed that it would ever be possible." Cookbook author, dietician, and founder of The Full Helping Gena Hamshaw talks to Zibby about how her recipe development and private practice have grown out her desire to help others after recovering from her own eating disorder. The two talk about their love for learning new ways to create digital content as well as Gena's path to veganism and why she believes there is no one best diet. Purchase The Full Helping on Amazon or BookShop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby knew she had to talk to Sherri when she saw Sherri on the treadmill during a virtual book event. "I was like, that is someone who needs to come on 'Moms Don't Have Time to Lose Weight' because this mom has figured out some secret sauce to the whole thing." The two talk about the process of figuring out what exercise or diet works for your life, the roles trauma and grief can play in your weight loss journey, and, most importantly, chocolate chip cookie March Madness.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity fitness trainer Ashley Borden and Zibby reunite 15 years after they worked on Your Perfect Fit together to discuss what types of workouts are the most beneficial, ways that moms can fit impactful exercises into their daily lives, and how to reimagine working out entirely so that no one is a victim to their body. Purchase on Amazon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.