TJ Tells It: A Health and Fitness Journey

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A straight talk guide to the fitness lifestyle by a non-traditional fitness junkie. It's a weekly show telling about a health and fitness journey from the beginning, answering questions, giving tips and tricks to solve common health and fitness related issues. It will give a dose of motivation to s…

TJ Hadley

  • Nov 3, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 32m AVG DURATION
  • 30 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from TJ Tells It: A Health and Fitness Journey

Episode 030: Interview with Taryn Burns Yoga Teacher Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 37:00


In this episode, I'm bringing you part 2 of my interview with Taryn Burns from Taryn Burns Yoga. We talk all things yoga, the woo woo, and more.   In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit You can find Taryn on Instagram @tarynburns_yoga or www.tarynburns.com

Episode 029: Interview with Taryn Burns Yoga Teacher

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 44:21


In this episode, I'm bringing you part 1 of my interview with Taryn Burns from Taryn Burns Yoga. We talk all things yoga, body scans, and more.   In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit You can find Taryn on Instagram @tarynburns_yoga or www.tarynburns.com

Episode 028: Benefits of a Yoga Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 14:08


In this episode, I'm telling you all about the benefits of a yoga practice.  From the physical to the mental benefits, I talk about some of my top finds with the practice.  In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 027: Interview with Shannon McKnight - Shoes, Motivation, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 87:01


In this episode, I'm bringing you an interview with Shannon McKnight, she is on her very own health and fitness journey.   She also tells all the goods on finding the right running shoes and gear. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 026: Five Benefits of Bodyweight Exercises

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 14:55


In this episode, I'm bringing you five benefits of doing bodyweight exercises.  In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 025: Seven Ways to Stay Disciplined

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 20:54


In this episode, I have seven (7) tips for staying disciplined along your journey. Each tip will help you reach your goal and maintain healthy habits along the way. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 24: Interview with Chanda Hadley, DPT

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 57:55


In this episode, I'm bringing you an interview with Chanda Hadley, DPT, a licensed physical therapy answering questions about how to stay healthy and rehab from injury. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 023: My Routine: Nutrition, Wellness, and Yoga

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 29:52


In this episode, I'm telling you about my current routine. Spoiler alert, I tell you why I'm doing yoga and the pivots I made after my move and the changes due to COVID-19 and Stay-At-Home requirements. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 022: Staying Motivated During Routine Changes (COVID-19 & Stay-At-Home)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 19:32


In this episode, I'm telling you why the podcast went silent for a year and giving my tips and tricks for staying motivated during COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders.  In reality, these tips will help when you have any routine change or major life change! In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 021 Sydney Payne Interview: College Life to Career Life, COnfidence and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 50:14


In this episode, I'm bringing you an interview with Sydney Payne, a fitness enthusiast who just made the transition from college student to career woman.  We discuss the transition, tools to keep the journey healthy and on track beyond fitness class, living a 10 times bolder life, and more. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 020: Five (5) Tips to Prepare for a Major Fitness Goal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 24:34


In this episode, I'm giving you 5 tips on how to prepare for a major fitness goal. If you have recently had the I signed up for a BIG goal, Now What moment, this episode gives you some practical things to do to help you reach your goal. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 019 ~ Binaca 'Queen B' Martin Interview Part 2 - Motivating Others, Marathons, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 45:58


In this episode, I'm bringing you part II of my interview with Bianca 'Queen B' Martin.  We are discussing motivating others, accomplishing goals, and our marathon adventure.  Bianca explains about being psychotically optimistic to accomplish goals in life. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 018~ Bianca 'Queen B' Martin Interview Part 1~ Mindset, Confidence, Injuries, & More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 60:35


In this episode, I'm bringing you part I of my interview with Bianca 'Queen B' Martin.  If you need the motivation to get going on your journey and to learn some great tips, tune in to this interview.  Queen B is the personification of aspire to inspire. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles released during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit

Episode 017: Five (5) Benefits to Joining a Health and Fitness Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 20:23


In this episode, I'm giving you five benefits to participating ina health and fitness challenge.  A 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day challenge can help jumpstart your journey. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit.

Episode 016: Happy New Year 2019 and Five (5) Goal Setting Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 16:27


In this episode, I'm saying Happy New Year! 2019 is a great year! Plus five tips on goal setting to help you succeed with all of your goals health, fitness, and more. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit.

Episode 015 Interview with Amy Begley Part II - Self-Care, Nutrition, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 46:51


In this episode, I'm bringing you Part 2 of my interview with Amy Begley, Olympian, and coach, on her own health and fitness journey.  She tells about her biggest hurdle to running now, self-care, nutrition, and more. Amy gives practical tips for any skill or experience level on a health and fitness journey. She also asks for help with her next 'crazy' fitness goal. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 014 Interview with Amy Begley Part I: Olympics, Confidence, Goal Setting, and Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 31:12


In this episode, I'm bringing you Part 1 of my interview with Amy Begley, Olympian, and coach, on her own health and fitness journey.  She tells about her road to the 2008 Bejing Olympics, confidence, goal setting, motivation and more. Amy gives practical tips for any skill or experience level on a health and fitness journey. For those coaching or mentoring, she tells how of her transition from professional athlete to coach and how she motivates, too.  In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 013 Interview with Susan - Giving Practical Tips for being on a Health and FItness Journey while Raising Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 40:43


In this episode, I'm bringing you an interview with Susan, a run leader, and a mother, on her own health and fitness journey.  She gives practical tips for maintaining a health and fitness journey while raising kids.  In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 012 Excuses versus Reasons: How to Overcome Mental Hurdles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 20:03


In this episode, I'm telling you how to overcome mental hurdles on your health and fitness journey. I'm discussing the difference between excuses and reason. Stop making excuses and push past the reason hurdles with a plan.  Check out the show notes at https://www.tjtellsit.com/episode012. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 011 Nutrition Basics and Healthy Eating Habits Overview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2018 24:24


In this episode, I'm telling you the basics of nutrition including defining macros. In addition, I give six (6) healthy eating habits to implement as a starting point for improving your nutrition.  With all the noise in the nutrition space, going to the basics will help you figure out what to try and how to stay healthy along your journey.  Check out the show notes at https://www.tjtellsit.com/episode011. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 010 Seven (7) Small Actions to Move Your Journey Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 29:00


In this episode, I'm telling you seven small actions you can take today to move your journey forward.  Also, I tell you all about the new fitness studio, Turn Studio. Plus, a 30-day challenge to be candy free as I finish off my year of being candy free. Check out the show notes at https://www.tjtellsit.com/episode010. In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 009 - Interview with Lacey on Consistency in a Health and Fitness Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 39:52


In this episode, I'm bringing you another interview with another friend on her own health and fitness journey. Lacey gives some great tips on how to be consistent along your journey and so much more! Check out the show notes at https://www.tjtellsit.com/episode009. Mark your calendars! The podcast now has a regular release day of Fridays! In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 008 - 10 Simple Tips and Hacks to Build a New Habit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 18:57


In this episode, I'm giving you 10 simple ways to build a new habit.  Each tip or hack can be used independently or together to help you establish a solid foundation for new habits on your health and fitness journey. Check out the show notes at https://www.tjtellsit.com/episode008. Mark your calendars! The podcast now has a regular release day of Fridays! In between episodes, check out the blog https://www.tjtellsit.com for companion articles release during the week after the episode.  Follow my health and fitness journey on Instagram and Twitter by following @tjtellsit. Discuss this episode and all things health and fitness in the Facebook community

Episode 007 - Interview with Jennifer from Busy Being Jennifer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2018 54:51


In this episode, I'm bringing you an interview with Jennifer from BusyBeingJennifer.com all about her health and fitness journey.  She is a fellow blogger and has been on her own journey to be a healthier person.  Jennifer has lost 52 pounds and tells you how she has done it and so much more!

Episode 006 Five (5) Steps to Find Time to Workout

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 17:15


In this episode, I give you five actionable steps to finding time to workout.  From tracking your time to finding your why will help you find time in your schedule to workout.

Episode 005 - Healthy Menu and Meal Prep to Get Your Nutrition on Point

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 20:21


In episode five (5), I'm giving you some Healthy Menu Planning and Meal Prep tips. These tips will help you start the journey of getting your nutrition on point! It has 2 companion posts and a recipe plus bonus material too in the show notes! Show notes: https://www.tjtellsit.com/episode005

Episode 004 - Four (4) Pillars to Success in a Health & Fitness Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 21:04


In this episode, I answer the most asked question about my health & fitness journey: 'How do you do it?'  I share the four pillars of my success and practical tips on how to implement them in your life.  

Episode 003 - How to Stay Motivated Along Your Health & Fitness Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 14:09


In this episode, I give 3 actionable steps to stay motivated along your health and fitness journey. I break down how I stay motivated and the ways to implement my favorite action steps to keep always moving forward.  Witha few suggestions on how to stay motivated, you'll be on your way to a healthier happier you.

Episode 002 - Fitness Journey Defined and How to Start Your Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 27:38


In this episode, I defined a health and fitness journey. I break down the journey into its many parts of the journey from the fitness (workout) portion to mental training.  Witha few suggestions on how to start your own fitness journey, you'll be on your way to a healthier happier you.

Episode 001 - Start of My Fitness Journey and the Future of the TJ Tells It Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 10:50


In this episode, I'm telling you how my health and fitness journey started and the future of the podcast.  I discuss a how I combat fatigue and the different types of episodes coming on the podcast.

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