Your Best Life with Anna Victoria

Chandler Sosebee is a Houston native with a degree in studio art. She discovered Anna Victoria and in 2016 became an FBG Girl and ended up losing 85 lbs using Anna's guides and eating healthier. She is now the Jr. Creative Director at Team Fit Body. In this conversation with Anna, Chandler discusses her 85 lb weight loss journey and how she ended up working with Anna. Chandler talks about the importance of being kind to yourself and how even after her dramatic weight loss she realized something was still missing.   Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

You know Chalene Johnson as a fitness professional, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, but Chalene sees herself as a teacher. She is a motivational speaker who teaches people to be physically fit and mentally fit. She and her husband Bret are the founders of the SmartLife movement. She hosts two podcasts, The Chalene Show and Build Your Tribe. Check out her new Phase it Up lifestyle program. Chalene tells Anna all about why she considers herself more of a marketing expert than a fitness expert. Listen for the unreal story of how a video producer called her husband to tell her to lose weight. Chalene also discusses the importance of having help and decluttering your life.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

You might have loved Mike Johnson on the Bachelorette, but these days he's working on loving himself. Yes, Mike was a contestant on season 15 of ABC’s The Bachelorette and season 6 of The Bachelor in Paradise. He’s an Air Force Veteran and former financial adviser. Currently, he's the bestselling author of the new book, Making the Love You Want.  Mike talks to Anna about both toxic positivity and toxic masculinity. He gives his opinion on the topic of diversity in the Bachelor/Bachelorette world. But the conversation is mainly about how self love turns into love for others. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going. 

Dr. Andreo Spina is all about philosophy and history when it comes to physical therapy. Andreo is a sport chiropractor, international speaker, and published author. He's founder of the Kinstretch method, the Functional Range Release soft tissue management system, and the Functional Range Conditioning mobility development system. Andreo also hosts the Control Yourself podcast. Andreo and Anna discuss stretching and the times one should and should not stretch, which might surprise you. He goes into how our bodies are the bodies of our hunter and gatherer ancestors and what that means for our physical health. It's a wide ranging conversation that will surely open your eyes to a new perspective on training. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Much of parenting can be described as trial and error. In this Real Talk mini episode, Anna and Luca discuss how changing one little thing fixed how their newborn was breastfeeding. Anna and Luca chat about how difficult breastfeeding can be, pacifiers, and how being public about parenting can lead to mom shaming.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going. 

Alisa Vitti is an integrative nutritionist, hormone expert, and best-selling author of 2013's WomanCode, She is the founder of FLOliving.com. You can download Alisa's app, MyFLO Period Tracker and get her new book, In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life. Alisa graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Alisa tells Anna all about her research and why her own experience with hormone issues inspired her to study alternative remedies. You will hear Alisa explain what the infradian rhythm is, also known as our second biological clock.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

In this Real Talk, Anna and Luca, once again tackle some questions from listeners. They go through some relationship pet peeves, working out post baby, what they're watching (when they have the time), and much more. You'll also get their take on the nanny question. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Lia Haberman is the perfect guest to explain the influencer phenomenon. She is a digital media marketing expert and former VP of Content and Operations at Livestrong. Lia is currently an Adjunct Professor of Social Media Marketing at UCLA.  Lia tells Anna how she started studying social media marketing, how potential influencers team up with marketers, and where the genre is moving to in the future. It's a subject people have questions about and there is so much information here to digest.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Having a baby is a wonderful miracle, but even healthy newborns cause anxiety and stress. This mini-episode really puts the "real" in "Real Talk". Anna and Luca discuss some of their struggles as they approach the 2-month mark of being parents. Issues with feeding, inconsolable crying, trouble napping. The best laid plans often go awry when newborns arrive. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Yes, Don Saladino trains the stars (Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman to name a few) but he does much more than that. In 2005, Don opened his New York City Gym, Drive 495, and he's been an innovator in the field creating fitness apps as far back as 10 years ago. You can join his monthly Challenges or Playbook App.  In this conversation Don discusses getting past his stuttering problem and getting into sports. He tells Anna about how he helped a woman lose hundreds of pounds and how building a trustworthy team is so important for a fitness business. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

This Real Talk is all about how Anna and Luca came up with and developed their very own app. They discuss how demand from their audience led to their decision to get into apps and how hard it was to build their app from scratch. Anna and Luca also let you know that the best is yet to come for the Fit Body App. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Lenore Skenazy is the founder of the Free-Range Kids movement. She's also the president of Let Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence. Lenore is also a speaker, blogger, syndicated columnist, author, and reality show host. She’s the author of 2010’s Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry). Lenore tells Anna about how she started the Free Range Kids movement and how her Let Grow Project helps parents and teachers allow kids to be more independent. Lenore has some powerful stats that will certainly make you think.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast.” to keep the conversation going.

Anna is now a new mother with a newborn so like many mothers breastfeeding is now a part of life. In this Real Talk mini-sode, Anna discusses how breastfeeding has its challenges. She discusses how she had to change her technique, how she got help, and what shows she has been watching while breastfeeding. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Marion Nestle is a food academic, a highly influential one at that. She's been a professor of nutrition, public health, and sociology at NYU, a visiting professor at Cornell, and she is the author of numerous books. Her latest is titled, Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know About the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health. Marion regularly blogs at FoodPolitics.com.  Marion tells Anna about how politics, policies, and culture impact our access and how we consume food. She discusses how COVID-19 exposed us to how much we rely on food workers, how food companies use certain studies for marketing, and so much more. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast.” to keep the conversation going.

Episode Notes: Anna and Luca tackle questions they received from Instagram. They will explain how they chose the name Aurora, how they've been dealing with the stress of a newborn, nights with a newborn, when family can come visit Aurora, and more.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

This isn't a regular edition of Your Best Life. Think of this conversation as a full length Real Talk mini-sode where Anna and Luca go long form and get very personal. This is the full story of the birth of their beautiful daughter, Aurora. In the discussion you will learn about how Anna's birth plan went out the window. Luca tells Anna things even she didn't know about at the time. It was an eventful labor and an amazing adventure that has a very happy ending.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast.” to keep the conversation going.

This Real Talk is about what Anna and Luca expected life with a newborn would be like, compared to what the reality is. They go through what the feeding situation is like now and how much they are sleeping. Luca talks about some of his fears and Anna goes over recovery from a c-section. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going. 

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, food writer, blogger, author, and so much more. She's written cookbooks, hosts a popular YouTube series and founded Abbey's Kitchen Inc. Abby also recently launched the Facebook community Millennial Mom's Guide for Mindful Meal Planning. Abbey and Anna touch on a variety of food related topics including children's nutrition, the 80/20 diet and transformation photos on social media. Abbey also explains why she doesn't want people to view food from a moral standpoint.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

This Real Talk is devoted to the 80/20 diet rule. It's the idea that while 80% of your diet should be from healthy whole foods, 20% can be the foods you indulge in. Anna and Luca talk about how 80/20 is a way to keep the pressure off of yourself while still living a healthy lifestyle.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Dr. Aaron Carroll is an expert on scientific studies, but he's also a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. He’s written several books, most recently, The Bad Food Bible, How and Why to Eat Sinfully. He’s a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times’ Upshot section and hosts Healthcare Triage on Youtube. In this episode Aaron answers questions about vaccines, baby diets, COVID-19, and more. He tells Anna to not be afraid of vaccines and to remember that babies will eventually sleep.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast.” to keep the conversation going.

Anna and Luca discuss the dynamics of working with your spouse. They explain the history of their company and why Luca joined in the first place. Anna and Luca get into how they handle disagreements and even blow ups but how constructive feedback and communication is the key. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Jenna Wolfe is a broadcaster, personal trainer, and mom. She's the co-host of FS1's First Things First and was a longtime correspondent and anchor on NBC's Today Show. Jenna's the author of 2015’s Thinner in 30: Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days. She has two daughters with her partner, NBC correspondent, Stephanie Gosk. This conversation is all about motivation and we need it right now. Jenna discusses being an athletic child in an unathletic house. She tells Anna about publicly announcing her pregnancy and coming out the same day. You will be ready to take on the day after this episode.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast.” to keep the conversation going.

This mini-sode is part 2 of Anna's Instagram story. She explains how she overcame online bullies, created an ebook, and started to build her brand.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky specializes in weight loss without the fads or hacks. Spencer is a licensed practicing family and obesity physician. After a successful wrestling career at the University of North Carolina, Spencer got his medical degree and currently focuses on helping people lose weight while maintaining a very popular social media presence. In this episode Spencer tells Anna about his practice and where he sees his job growing in the future. He explains why people feel like they have a hard time losing weight if they have thyroid issues and why he thinks it's good to build muscle if you want to lose weight and keep it off. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast.” to keep the conversation going.

In this Real Talk you'll hear all about Anna's early journey from working in the telecommunications industry to moving to China and starting her fitness and Instagram journey. Anna explains how she started to make a living on her Instagram page and how she became a pioneer in the fitness influencer space.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Nicci Robinson is a fitness influencer, motivational speaker, nutrition expert, and women's empowerment guru. She started the Amazon movement for women to be empowered to lift, build muscle, and challenge standard beauty norms.Nicci tells Anna about her Texas background and how she began her life in fitness. She encourages women to not be scared of free weights and building muscles. Nicci wants people to look beyond the physical and find their "why" when they start their fitness journey.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

In this mini-episode Anna and Luca chat about how they will handle feeding their daughter. They go into how they were raised with food and attitudes they want their kid to have with food and food culture. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Liz Plosser is the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, but she got her start in an unlikely place. With a Princeton Arts degree in hand, her first big job was in investment banking at Bear Stearns. Liz pivoted to publishing and the wellness world working for Health & Fitness, Cosmopolitan, and SoulCycle. She's now spent two decades working in the fitness space, and is married with three kids. Liz tells Anna all about her career trajectory and how training for a marathon made her want to change professions. She discusses the evolution of fitness media and how her team puts together the magazine while quarantining.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

This Real Talk is all about cooking with your spouse. Anna and Luca give you a peek inside their household cooking dynamics. Luca discusses why he does the majority of the cooking, and why that works for them. You'll hear about Luca's history with food and Anna allegedly burning some salmon... Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our  official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Through her illness, Phoebe Lapine has evolved as a food writer and chef turned health advocate. She runs the food blog Feed Me Phoebe and is the co-author of 2011's In the Small Kitchen: 100 Recipes from Our Year of Cooking in the Real World. Her 2017 book is titled The Wellness Project: How I Learned to Do Right by My Body, Without Giving Up My Life, which chronicles her life with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Phoebe is also the host of the SIBO Made Simple Podcast. Phoebe discusses her experiences with both Hashimoto's and SIBO and how she got started on her wellness path. She talks to Anna about how much food contributes to both gut and mental health. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going. 

In this Real Talk episode, Anna addresses the pregnancy shaming she has faced online. People have condemned her for working out while pregnant and accused her of vanity. Anna goes through why the criticism is damaging and how her father gave her such a strong backbone, but really this episode is about freeing people of ignorance.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Sara Reardon isn't known as the Vagina Whisperer for nothing. She's a Board-Certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist. Sara's the owner of NOLA Pelvic Health in New Orleans and is the founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online resource for pelvic health education and wellness sessions.  Sara tells Anna all about pelvic health and specifically the pelvic floor. She talks about exercises and lifestyle choices that promote pelvic health and even some super informative poop info. You might not realize it now, but the guy in your life could even benefit from listening to this episode. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Anna and Luca are expecting so they're telling you what kinds of things they're expecting from their lives with a newborn. From how they plan on getting sleep when the baby comes, to how they're dealing with the prospect of their parents not visiting them because of the Coronavirus. This is their plan, for now... Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

If you're a Bachelor fan you probably think you know Krystal Nielson, but you don't. She's a fitness guru, entrepreneur and NASM-certified personal trainer who has worked out of Orangetheory Fitness in San Diego. She was a contestant on season twenty two of ABC's The Bachelor and appeared in the spin-off series Bachelor in Paradise in 2018. Krystal recently launched her new program called Stronger Summer.  In this episode, Krystal tells Anna about her experience on the bachelor and being labeled a "villain," plus the bullying she received after the show aired. She opens up about her personal goals and struggles, and discusses how today she fights for the life she wants, and motivates herself to rise above it Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

It's easy to get out of sync with your partner when it comes to working out. Especially during a pandemic. Anna and Luca know a lot about motivating your partner to exercise. In this Real Talk, they give you 5 easy tips on how to encourage your significant other to start working out. Anna and Luca discuss starting small, choosing your battles, and more. It's all about encouragement over judgement. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)!vAlso, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

If you're a Peloton user you probably know Robin Arzón, but you might not know her amazing journey. Robin is the VP of Fitness Programming and Instructor at Peloton. She is also an ultramarathon runner and author of 2016's Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger.   Robin tells Anna how she went from an unfulfilled lawyer to a full-time fitness advocate and trainer. She discusses how horrific trauma and her type 1 diabetes shape who she is and how she has learned to ask, why NOT me? Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

If you think you're gaining the "quarantine 15", here are some tips from Anna and Luca on how you can eat healthier while you quarantine. They talk about what not to get at the grocery store, being mindful about mindlessly eating, and they also want you to give yourself a break.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official FacebookGroup, "YourBestLifePodcast," to keep the conversation going.

Latham Thomas wants pregnant mothers to be open to alternatives when it comes to labor. Latham is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, founder of the holistic lifestyle community, Mama Glow, and is, herself, a birth doula. Her recent book Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within is out now in paperback. In this conversation, Latham has a wide open discussion on what midwives and doulas do and she gives us a history lesson on medical racism. Latham encourages prospective mothers to do research and seek out the best birth plan that suits them.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Anna and Luca chat about their experience of expecting a child while the world shuts down during a pandemic. You'll hear what makes them nervous, what doctor visits have been like, and how they're staying mentally healthy during these unique times. 

There is so much unknown right now, so it sounds like the right time to answer some pressing finance questions. You know Jean Chatzky as the long-time financial editor of NBC's Today Show, but she's also a bestselling author. In 2018 she launched HerMoney Media and HerMoney.com. Jean hosts the podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. Get her most recent book, Women with Money: The Judgement-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve.  Jean tells Anna about ways to save money during the pandemic. She discusses why some women feel stress when discussing finances, how to save for college, and why you should probably eat out less. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

You might not know it, but Kaitlyn Bristowe hasn't always been the confident person you see now. Kaitlyn is well known for her time on the ABC reality shows, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. She is currently an entrepreneur with her own scrunchie line called Dew Edit and her own wine called Spade and Sparrows. Kaitlyn hosts the podcast Off the Vine and recently released a single called "If I'm Being Honest". Kaitlyn tells Anna about her ups and downs before she was able to reclaim her confidence. She discusses past relationships and her bouts with depression and anxiety, plus how she found her way through it. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Dascha Polanco is the actress you know for portraying Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. But she's also an artist, podcast host, and songwriter who’s appeared in multiple films and series. Her podcast, for Netflix, is called Con Todo: Brown Love, where she talks to LatinX creators in Hollywood. This episode was recorded before the protests for equality, but Dascha discusses her experience as a woman of color in Hollywood. She talks about gender bias and how sometimes she doesn't feel like she is given the same freedom to express herself because of her minority status. She and Anna also talk about financial freedom and fitness as well.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.  

In an effort to pause and reflect on the events taking place in our country, and stand in solidarity with the movement for change, equality and inclusiveness happening right now, we've decided to skip this week's episode and instead amplify the voice for change. Your Best Life will be back next week, in the meantime we encourage you to donate to Know Your Rights Camp, a nonprofit organization that aims to “advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.” We support them in their mission and you can too. Visit know-your-rights-camp dot com to donate and learn more. Together, let's create the change we desperately need.

Alan Aragon is all about the science of nutrition. He has over 20 years experience as a nutrition researcher and educator and he writes the popular Alan Aragon Research Review (AARR). Alan has designed programs for Olympic athletes and sports franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. This episode is all about debunking myths and getting answers to questions from a scientific perspective. You'll hear Alan give you the latest science on protein intake, starvation mode, detoxing/juicing, veganism, and more.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our officialFacebookGroup, "YourBestLifePodcast," to keep the conversation going.

Alan Aragon | Nutrition Myths and MisconceptionsAlan Aragon is all about the science of nutrition. He has over 20 years experience as a nutrition researcher and educator and he writes the popular Alan Aragon Research Review (AARR). Alan has designed programs for Olympic athletes and sports franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. This episode is all about debunking myths and getting answers to questions from a scientific perspective. You'll hear Alan give you the latest science on protein intake, starvation mode, detoxing/juicing, veganism, and more.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Dr. Alejandro Junger is both a cardiologist and NY Times Bestselling author of 4 books. His newest book is titled Clean 7: Supercharge the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself—The One-Week Breakthrough Detox Program. He is a functional medicine expert and focuses largely on detoxification to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. He has studied both eastern and western medical practices, and combines both in his Clean Program. He is also a contributor to Goop.This episode is a wide ranging discussion in which Anna takes on some of the issues she has with the detoxification movement. She challenges Alejandro on the science of detoxing and they discuss the combination of western and functional medicine. It's a thought provoking discourse that will surely have you looking at nutrition differently.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

Dr. Alejandro Junger is both a cardiologist and NY Times Bestselling author of 4 books. His newest book is titled Clean 7: Supercharge the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself—The One-Week Breakthrough Detox Program. He is a functional medicine expert and focuses largely on detoxification to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. He has studied both eastern and western medical practices, and combines both in his Clean Program. He is also a contributor to GoopThis episode is a wide ranging discussion in which Anna takes on some of the issues she has with the detoxification movement. She challenges Alejandro on the science of detoxing and they discuss the combination of western and functional medicine. It's a thought provoking discourse that will surely have you looking at nutrition differently.Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

If you wanted an episode on supplements, this one's for you. Adam Bornstein might be in the supplement business but he certainly has some skeptical thoughts on the industry overall. Adam is the Chief Nutrition Officer and Chief Content Officer at Ladder, (an Anna Victoria partner). Adam is a bestselling author and former Men's Health Editor. He's the CEO and Founder of Born Fitness, and Founder and CEO of Pen Name Consulting.Adam tells Anna about how his skepticism of supplements helped him design supplements for LeBron James that were effective and responsible. In this episode you will hear him go deep on some of the benefits of protein, the effects of caffeine, how creatine got a bad rap, and how he teamed up with LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.

If you wanted an episode on supplements, this one's for you. Adam Bornstein might be in the supplement business but he certainly has some skeptical thoughts on the industry overall. Adam is the Chief Nutrition Officer and Chief Content Officer at Ladder, (an Anna Victoria partner). Adam is a bestselling author and former Men's Health Editor. He's the CEO and Founder of Born Fitness, and Founder and CEO of Pen Name Consulting.Adam tells Anna about how his skepticism of supplements helped him design supplements for LeBron James that were effective and responsible. In this episode you will hear him go deep on some of the benefits of protein, the effects of caffeine, how creatine got a bad rap, and how he teamed up with LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.