Podcasts about nutrition coach

In this episode, Mike provides valuable insight into why rest and recovery is just as important as your training routine. We don't build muscle or lose fat in the gym... we improve by recovering adequately from the work we do in the gym (and the kitchen). There are usually plenty of symptoms that you need more recovery... find out what they are in this episode.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this exciting episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Holly Perkins, a renowned strength training specialist and women's fitness expert.About Our Guest:Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN is an established expert and thought leader in women's health. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women's health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset management.Ready to build muscle for life? Join Holly Perkins' free 3-day virtual workshop, Muscle for Life, and learn how progressive resistance strength training supports lean mass, midlife body composition, and long-term health. Grab your free spot

You are not failing because you lack discipline. You're struggling because you're trying to live like a machine.  In this episode, I'm breaking down why most systems fall apart the moment life gets hard and how to rebuild yours so it actually works for a human nervous system.  We're taught to design routines assuming endless energy, focus, and motivation, but real life doesn't operate that way. You have limited time, attention, and willpower, and your systems need to reflect that reality.  I explain why the most effective systems are the ones that require the least amount of thinking and decision-making. When stress hits, you don't rise to the occasion. You default to your systems. If your routine only works on your best days, it's not a system, it's a wish. I walk you through how to design structures that hold you steady when you're tired, overwhelmed, or distracted. We'll talk about simplifying your priorities so consistency becomes automatic instead of exhausting.  I introduce the Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C framework to help you escape the all-or-nothing cycle. Plan A is for high-energy days, Plan B supports you when things feel harder, and Plan C keeps you moving forward on your worst days.  Success doesn't need to look the same every day, especially in different seasons of life. This episode will help you build systems that meet you where you are, so you can stay consistent without burning yourself out.   Time Stamps:   (2:32) Moving Updates   (6:22) The Fresh Start Effect   (8:54) Different Levels To Our Goals   (14:29) Beware Of The Comparison Trap   (16:28) Vanessa's Plan A --------------------- Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching --------------------- Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation.  --------------------- Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program --------------------- Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life! --------------------- Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share! --------------------- Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here! --------------------- Check out our Youtube Channel! --------------------- Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike delivers a gut punch to every coach that is struggling with business growth. This could either be the exact thing you need to hear... or the thing that pisses you off. Either way, if you appreciate a heavy dose of real talk, you should tune in and listen intently. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike is joined by Reed Davis, founder of FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition) for a conversation around functional health. What does it mean to take a "functional" approach to health? How do you get to the root cause of your symptoms and understand what your body is trying to tell you? Reed helps to answer these questions and a whole lot more in a very informative conversation!Exclusive opportunity for Mind Over Macros listeners from FDN!  Tune in to the “FDN Methodology in Action” case study series where you'll see exactly how FDN practitioners interpret lab results and create custom protocols that get results, no matter what symptoms clients present with at: http://www.fdntraining.com/millner26------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Aaron Potoshnik is a Strength and Nutrition Coach working in corporate wellness in the tech industry. Potoshnik stepped into remote coaching and the private sector in 2023 following a long stint in collegiate athletics. With his own business in Alpha Performance, Potoshnik works 1-on-1 online to help individuals create a lifestyle to transform their bodies and find strength in their own skin with individualized strength and nutrition coaching. Prior to his current role he was the director of football athletic performance at San Jose State University from 2021-2023 after being promoted from lead assistant with Spartans in 2019-2020. He arrived at SJSU after two years as the assistant director of strength & conditioning at Northwestern State University working with multiple teams in addition to football. Potoshnik started his career as an intern coach at his alma mater, Washington State University in 2014 where he also spent time as an exercise physiology and performance laboratory research assistant in 2015. Additionally, he served as an intern coach at the University of Washington in 2016 before accepting a graduate assistant coach role at Northwestern State University from 2016-2017. Potoshnik is no stranger to competitive athletics himself and is an avid lifter enjoying getting outside in nature to hike during his spare time away from the weight room. He competed in Olympic weightlifter for eight years before stepping into powerlifting and now training and competing in bodybuilding. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

If you've ever felt like your body is fighting you no matter how “perfect” your nutrition or workouts are, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Today, I'm sitting down with Soraya Rufener, one of our coaches at Vital Spark, to share the story behind the safety, trust, and results her clients feel from day one. Soraya isn't just highly credentialed as a registered nurse and functional health coach. She's lived through chronic dieting, body distrust, and the exhausting pressure to always “do more.” She started dieting at 13, spent years stuck in restriction cycles, and did everything diet culture promised would work. And yet, nothing was actually healing.In this conversation, we unpack why willpower wasn't the problem, how postpartum healing changed everything, and what rebuilding a body really requires physically, mentally, and emotionally. Soraya shares the moment she stopped punishing her body and learned how to support it instead. We talk about why healing is layered, why consistency matters more than intensity, and how nervous system safety changes outcomes. She also opens up about how her lived experience reshaped the way she coaches postpartum moms and high-achieving women today. Most importantly, we explore what she refuses to repeat from diet culture—and why coaching women differently matters. If you're exhausted, frustrated, or quietly wondering why nothing seems to work anymore, this episode will remind you that you're not broken.You're unsupported. Time Stamps: (1:17) Our Incredible Coach Soraya (6:02) Early Teen Soraya (9:17) Finding Bodybuilding (15:02) The Food Noise (17:09) Shifting To The Healing Phase (19:55) The Mental Side of Healing (22:47) 3 Kids In 4 Years and The Postpartum Journey (31:23) Our Bodies Aren't The Enemy (34:15) Where To Find Soraya---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains why you need top of funnel growth in your business. This is the area that most coaches struggle with. They are really good at educating. Providing value. Creating results. But they have a hard time attracting new eyeballs. You can't keep making the same offers to the same audience. Tune in to understand why both top of funnel and middle of funnel is important. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode of the Dethroning Your Inner Critic podcast, we're joined by Hillary Conway—certified wellness practitioner, MIND Method coach, and author of Radical Wellness: Pathways to a Healthy Body, Mind and Planet. Hillary shares how integrating the MIND Method transformed the way she approaches wellness—moving away from shame-based "fixing" and toward sustainable habits rooted in self-love and curiosity. We explore how our relationship with food and the body mirrors our deeper relationship with ourselves, and why true transformation can't be built on guilt. Tune in to learn how to release attachment to outcomes, build practices that support real change, and create wellness from compassion instead of criticism.   Your weekly reflection questions: In what areas of your life are you still trying to "fix" yourself rather than caring for yourself from a place of self-love? When you reach for food, your phone, alcohol, or distraction, what might your body and mind actually be asking for in that moment? How would your habits, relationships, or work shift if they were built on curiosity and compassion instead of shame and the belief that you're not enough?   Want to learn more about Hilary Conway? Website: https://www.hilaryconway.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chooseradicalwellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574863201488  

In this episode, Mike talks discusses the most common mistake that most people make when it comes to dieting and fat loss. Both from a mindset perspective and from a tactical perspective. He also shares a simple shift that will help you see sustainable results.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Natalie Jill, Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist, as her and Keri dive into the new dietary guidelines.About Our Guest:Natalie Jill is a Midlife Expert who helps women simplify complicated health topics and redefine healthy aging. With a top-rated podcast, “Midlife Conversations,” two best-selling Fat Loss Books that sold out in stores everywhere, and numerous TV appearances on shows like “The Doctors,” she built a high 7-figure Fat Loss business that transformed over 250,000 women's bodies and health. What You'll Learn in This - The history and evolution of the food pyramid and its impact on public health.- Why nutrition guidelines continue to change and how to interpret the latest science.- How to cut through nutrition noise, understand processed vs. whole foods, and make empowered choices.Episode Highlights- How marketing hijacked the food pyramid and spurred confusion for the public.- Why fruits and vegetables remain foundational, no matter how guidelines shift.- The drama and impact behind the new “flipped” food pyramid, and why simplicity matters.- Discussion about GLP-1 medications and their influence on the culture and food industry.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Why is nurturing your fascia just as important as what's being put on your plate? What foods in your pantry are silently disrupting your microbiome? How can hugging actually reduce inflammation in your body?Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Natalie on social:Website: https://www.nataliejillfitness.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliejillfit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliejillfitFB: https://www.facebook.com/nataliejillfitYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliejillfitnessDownload your Flat Belly Guide - https://theflatbellyguide.comDownload your Age Optimizing Supplement Guide - https://ageoptimizer.com Links Mentioned in the Episode:Dietary Guidelines PDF: https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/Connect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wanted to bring back one of our favorite interview episodes this week! Justin Su'a is a mental performance coach for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team and host of our daily favorite podcast, Increase Your Impact. He has worked with top NFL, PGA, MLB, and NCAA athletes, as well as top corporate leaders to improve their mental performance game.  In this episode, we cover the importance of mental performance, the power of self-reflection, doing things by design instead of by default, how to figure out your WHY, and so much more! Topics Covered: - What Is Mental Performance and Why It Matters- How to Train Your Mindset- The Power of Self-Reflection- How to Identify Your “Why”- Doing Things by Design, Not by Default- Using Your Mindset to Regulate Negative Thoughts and Achieve Goals- Your Mind Has Limited Capacity: Why Negativity Crowds Out Growth- The Hidden Habit of Elite Athletes and Top Organizations- Getting Consistent With Nutrition and Trusting the Process- Embracing the Boredom of Consistency- The Law of the Bamboo Tree and Your Fitness Journey- Stop Beating Yourself Up for Starting Late — Start Now---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike goes into detail about some of the potential downfalls of scaling your coaching business and why revenue screenshots can be very misleading. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Who else out there just feels utterly insane sometimes when shark week comes (your period week)? Hormones making you crazy? Getting sucked into body comparison or diet culture? GIRL. Let's release that stress! My friend Tara brings the answers to my questions all around periods, hormones, diets, and body comparison for Christian college girls. LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   P.S. Tara Faulmann's podcast --> The No Nonsense Wellness Podcast | Weight Loss & Health for Real Life   Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community where you can ask questions, request prayer, and vent about ALL THE THINGS! Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook   Related Episodes: 51 - Have NO GUILT Around Food and Fitness As A Christian College Girl - Empowerment and Food Freedom with Miranda Lee 119 - Devos: God is in the Details of Your College Life! - Exodus 2:1-10 123 - Are You an Introvert with Social Anxiety? How to Juggle the Overwhelm of College and Fear of the Unknown - Part 1 140 - Worrying about tomorrow even though you have faith? You're normal. 3 steps to lean into Jesus and find peace while navigating anxiety and depression in college   ** Find God's Path for College and Graduate Loan and Debt-Free **   Do you want guidance on where to go and what to study… wonder if you should change majors? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for scholarships, and ways to pay for college without parental help? Do you wake up worried about everything, and just want to make sure you're following God's plan for your life?   In this podcast for Christian college girls, you will learn to find GOD'S path for your college journey, and graduate with no loans or debt!   I get it! It is so tough doing things the world‘s way, when everybody else is doing life without God and in their own strength, making poor choices, and taking out loans. So, if you're ready to stop dreading making decisions, and find EASY solutions to help you pay for college while following His path for your life, this podcast is for you!   Hey there! I'm Kara Walker, a twenty-something entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, recovering over-achiever, and debt-free college graduate. In college, I too was a stressed college student, looking for money and mental peace. I wondered if there were other ways to pay for college besides loans, and wished for clear direction on how to make college and career decisions! Not only was I worried about drowning in debt, but also afraid I hadn't heard Jesus correctly. Was I studying the wrong thing? Was I completely off track?   I felt semi-out of control and was spiraling, until I learned how to hear from God and follow His direction. He guided me and gave me the stepping stones to pay for college.  Scholarships, grants, testing out of classes, and other weird school hacks got me through debt-free!   And, I'm here to teach you HOW to do this, too.   If you are ready to find answers about your future, have an intimate and fruitful relationship with Jesus, and have enough money to KILL it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.   About Tara's podcast: Tara Faulmann - Health & Nutrition Coach, Therapist, Auto Immune Overcomer, Faith Forward    Are you a busy woman who's trying to DO ALL THE THINGS and stay healthy, sane, and actually have fun in the process? Maybe you're sick of being on the diet roller coaster and want to finally achieve food freedom and lasting weight loss and health? Well you're my people and you're in the right spot!   It's so easy for us to put everyone else before ourselves. It's become habit to say “I don't have time”. Mom guilt is REAL. Slowly and without realizing it we start shrinking in our lives, we put on weight, we stop exercising, we stop dreaming. And then we find ourselves stuck in this unfulfilled, frumpy place, not knowing how we got there or how to get out. Been There. Done That. Started the Podcast.   Hi, I'm Tara! As a trained Therapist, Nutrition Coach, and Fitness instructor I'll be your guide and coach to achieving the weight loss, wellness, freedom, and joy I know you're after. As a wife, mom to 2 pre-teen boys, and a work from home entrepreneur, I'm gonna keep it REAL with you! And as a woman who daily overcomes struggles with an auto-immune disorder, body image, self-love and stepping into my greatness, I'm walking this journey alongside you.   I believe in real world solutions for real world problems, not a bunch of BS the newest “guru” is hocking on insta. I don't believe in quick fixes or diets, I believe in habits and lifestyle changes. I believe in the limitless power and potential that already lives within you.   In this podcast we're going to dive into what's sabotaging you and holding you back from the health and life you desire. We'll explore healthy, lasting weight loss, nutrition, fitness, habits, emotions, your thoughts and mindset, and all the other parts of YOU. I want to hold your hand as you transform into the total baddie you TRULY are. And then we'll toast to her with a hard seltzer!! CHEERS!   So pop in those ear buds, tie up those shoes, and let's walk and talk!   Learn => www.tarafaulmann.com Contact => tara@tarafaulmann.com Community => community.nononsensewellness.com   More about this episode:  This conversation covers the full picture of navigating your menstrual cycle in a healthy, grace-filled way, including cycle syncing and understanding menstrual stages and period phases. Some people use simple tools like a period tracker, period calendar, or menstrual calendar to feel more in control of their body. What do you use? I get it - menstrual cramps, period cramps, and finding realistic ways to approach cramp relief when your period symptoms feel terrible can be overwhelming. I want to hear from you! Come join the Facebook group and tell me what different period products you use — including pads, tampons, menstrual cups or period cups, period underwear and period panties — and how you choose what fits your comfort, lifestyle, and daily routine? Whether you're dealing with cramps, unexpected cycle changes, or just trying to make sense of what's happening in your body, this episode offers encouragement and clarity for women who want to feel more at peace with their cycle.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!A small lever can move a big dial, and fiber is that lever. We break down how soluble fiber binds bile salts, nudging the liver to pull cholesterol and lower LDL, then turn the biochemistry into a clear coaching system clients can actually follow. No fear of carbs, no butter-in-coffee gimmicks—just smart mechanics, practical habits, and results that last.We share a simple structure that beats diet hopping: month one builds awareness and routines, month two adds nutrition coaching with honest accountability, and the following months refine macros where useful. You'll hear why “carbs aren't essential” misses the point for athletes, how energy balance coexists with performance and sanity, and why the 18‑of‑21 meals approach creates consistency without perfection. We put tactics on the table: a short boot camp week for momentum, portion games that reveal hidden calories, and restaurant strategies that save thousands without killing joy.This conversation is also a playbook for trainers who want to level up. Learn how to partner with registered dietitians and physical therapists, price and position nutrition services, and turn education into an additional revenue stream. We use first‑principles coaching—steps, sleep, stress, hydration, protein, and fiber—to shift behavior, broaden what “progress” means, and keep clients from assigning moral weight to food. Expect a blend of physiology, psychology, and business you can implement today.If this helped reframe nutrition and coaching, follow the show, share it with a coach who needs a system, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us.Want to become a SUCCESSFUL personal trainer? SUF-CPT is the FASTEST growing personal training certification in the world! Want to ask us a question? Email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Website: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Successful Personal Trainer Book Vol. 2 (Amazon): https://a.co/d/1aoRnqANASM / ACE / ISSA study guide: https://www.showupfitness.com

In this episode, Mike talks about the ways you can improve your physique and body composition with specific training styles. If you want to lose fat and build muscle, this episode will help you understand the most effective strategies for doing so------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

If fat loss feels harder than it should and healing seems slow no matter what you try, the problem may not be your discipline. It may be your nervous system. In this conversation, I explain why a chronically dysregulated nervous system can block healing, fat loss, and hormone balance no matter how perfect your protocols look on paper.  Your body is always choosing survival first, and when it perceives constant stress, it will not prioritize digestion, repair, or metabolic efficiency. I walk you through how your brain interprets everyday stress the same way it would a life-or-death threat, keeping you stuck in fight or flight.  This is why cortisol stays elevated, inflammation lingers, and progress feels frustratingly slow. I break down why this isn't a mindset issue or a lack of discipline, but a physiological response rooted in your nervous system.  We dive into the role of the vagus nerve and how it connects your brain, gut, hormones, and stress response. I explain what vagal tone is and why improving it creates the conditions your body needs to feel safe enough to heal.  You'll learn simple, practical vagus nerve–supporting practices you can use daily without adding more overwhelm. We also talk about why these tools are supportive, not magical fixes, and how they enhance everything you're already doing. If you're dealing with stubborn fat loss, gut issues, thyroid challenges, or chronic stress, this episode lays the foundation you may be missing.  Nervous system regulation isn't optional or fluffy. It's essential. When your body feels safe, healing becomes possible. Time Stamps: (1:19) Lots of Things Going On(4:54) Getting Out Of Survival Mode(7:52) The Vagus Nerve(13:55) Strategies For Improving Your Nervous System---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike shares what most coaches are getting wrong with their messaging and how to fix it. After hosting an entire workshop on messaging, it became very clear why so many coaches are missing the mark and struggling to attract high quality leads. Once this messaging shift happens, you'll notice a huge difference in your lead quality. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike explains the myths and misconceptions about maintenance and reverse dieting. So many people struggle to maintain their results after losing weight and it's because maintenance is often mismanaged or misunderstood. This episode will clear the air. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this exciting episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Sarah Petroski, a sleep expert, yoga instructor, and personal trainer.About Our Guest:Sarah Petroski is a Personal Trainer, Kundalini Yoga teacher, and Sleep Performance Coach specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold standard treatment for insomnia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Sleep Medicine from the University of Oxford and has spent the past 20 years teaching movement and mindfulness practices.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The real science behind why women in midlife often struggle with sleep, including the profound impact of hormonal changes and hidden factors like sleep apnea.- Practical, actionable tools for improving your sleep (beyond good sleep hygiene) from developing a morning routine to leveraging powerful meditation techniques and exercise.- Why managing stress and nurturing your nervous system throughout the day may be as important as what you do in the hours immediately before bed.- The latest on sleep tracking, supplements, and the surprising role of ritual and mindset in rewiring lifelong sleep patterns.Episode Highlights:- Sarah shares her unconventional journey from sports TV producer to sleep expert and why her own lifelong battle with insomnia fuels her passion for helping others.- A deep dive into how perimenopause and menopause affect women's sleep physiology, the increase in sleep apnea risk, and why most symptoms go undiagnosed.- Powerful routines and tools: from the benefits of Kundalini meditation and strategic morning sunlight, to the importance of keeping your bedroom cool—and what to do when you wake at 3 a.m.- Must-know facts about the glymphatic system (your brain's “waste clearance” system at night), the role of mindset in overcoming insomnia, and what works—and doesn't—with popular sleep supplements like melatonin and magnesium.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.Connect with Sarah on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepfitsarahLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-petroski-51a8b919/Website: www.sleepfitsarah.comRest to Rise Journal: www.sleepfitsarah.com/sleepshopConnect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with motivation lately? You're not broken and you're definitely not lazy.  In this episode, I share a real-time reflection on why motivation feels shaky during seasons of massive identity transition, especially when life, work, and motherhood are all evolving at once. When our identity is clear, action feels easy but when we're questioning who we are becoming, everything can feel heavy and confusing. I break down why motivation is an unreliable driver and why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck. We dive into the three things that actually create follow-through: commitment, identity, and systems. I'll challenge how you think about commitment (with a comparison that might sting a little), and explain why saying you're committed isn't the same as acting like it.  We'll talk about how anchoring your actions to who you want to be, not just what you want to achieve, changes everything. I'll also walk through practical ways to reduce friction by building systems that support you on low-energy days. If you're in a season of transition, questioning your next chapter, or frustrated with your lack of consistency, this episode will help you reframe motivation and rebuild alignment. Stop waiting to feel motivated and start building something that works even when motivation is gone.  Time Stamps: (2:02) Moving, Second Trimester, and The Swings of Motivation(4:17) Forcing Myself To Show Up This Month(8:17) Feel Motivated After The Action(10:41) Commitment, Identity, and Systems(10:52) What is Commitment?(17:36) Identity and Who You're Becoming(23:52) Systems(26:22) Tangible Steps You Can Take This Week(29:57) Giving You What You Need---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike goes into detail about why so many coaches are crushing with monthly workshops right now. No surprise, it starts with dialed in messaging. This episode will explain how to generate new clients each month with a simple process. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

After nearly a decade of coaching, Kylie Larson has changed her mind about a lot—and in this episode, she explains why. She unpacks how her views on nutrition, cardio, maintenance, and fat loss have evolved, and why personalized approaches matter more than ever, especially in midlife.This episode explores training intensity, adapting to life's curveballs, and the often-overlooked power of maintenance and reverse dieting. Kylie also speaks to the importance of community, support, and trusting your lived experience—because growth isn't about doing more, it's about doing better.Chapters00:00 The Evolution of Kylie Fit, Inc.01:28 Wisdom and Strength Through Time02:53 Embracing Change: A Journey of Growth05:50 Rethinking Macronutrient Ratios08:50 The Importance of Maintenance Phases11:21 Understanding Weight Loss Drugs13:43 The Role of Cardio in Fitness16:44 Nutrition Timing and Frequency18:51 Training Intensity and Progression21:26 Adapting to Life's Changes24:25 Building a Supportive Community

In this episode, Mike talks about peptides which are growing in popularity. Not just GLP-1 medications but peptides for recovery, fat loss, muscle building, and more. This is a trend that's likely not going away any time soon so we might as well understand them and make informed decisions.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Krista Moreland, one of our incredible functional health coaches here at Vital Spark, to share her story, her breaking point, and the moment that changed everything. Krista joined our team in early 2025 with over a decade of coaching experience, but her journey goes far deeper than credentials. Before motherhood, she was a two-sport college athlete whose identity was built on discipline, performance, and mental toughness. Then she became a mom, and everything she thought she knew about herself began to shift.Krista opens up about navigating early motherhood while caring for a medically complex baby, including her son's heart surgery at just four months old. She shares the shame, fear, and invisible stress she carried, and how food became her unexpected escape during that season. As a former athlete who had never used food emotionally, this struggle left her feeling confused and lost inside her own body. We talk about the identity shock no one prepares women for, especially high-achieving moms who are used to holding it all together.Krista takes us into the quiet breaking point that happened in her bathtub, where she realized no one was coming to rescue her. That moment wasn't about weight loss, but about choosing herself again. We explore how healing her relationship with food and her body changed the way she showed up as a mom, partner, and woman. This conversation is for any woman who feels like she used to know who she was and is ready to find her way back. Time Stamps: (3:08) Before Motherhood and College Days (6:54) Identity Shift to Motherhood (18:32) Leadership In The Home (23:22) Managing The Mind and Emotions (33:02) Where Coach Krista Is In Her Journey Right Now (37:10) You Are Not Broken (40:02) Where To Find Coach Krista---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike goes into detail about business growth and how it can look different than you expect. It doesn't have to include doing more or grinding harder. It can actually mean simplifying and doing less. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike talks about whether strength training is an effective fat loss tool. There was a post recently on social media where a number of people commented that due to their autoimmune and / or hormonal conditions, that strength training was ineffective for fat loss. This episode will break down what's actually happening in those situations. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this powerful episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden sits down with Allyson Hurley, a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, for a transformative conversation about nutrition, wellness, mindset and behavior change. If you've ever struggled with diet confusion, unrealistic fitness expectations, or the pressure of society's body standards, this episode delivers clarity and direction.Allyson breaks down common myths about diets, explains why carbs are not the enemy, and reveals how behavior-based goals can lead to lasting health results. Michael and Allyson dive deep into the connection between nutrition, mindset, and emotional wellbeing—highlighting how food affects not just the body, but also confidence, stress, and mental clarity.This episode is packed with practical insights about sustainable habits, trial-and-error learning, building a positive relationship with food, and setting goals rooted in self-awareness. If you're ready to simplify nutrition, improve your mindset, and create a healthier relationship with food, this conversation will guide you every step of the way.What You'll Learn in This Episode-Nutrition doesn't need to be complicated, simple approaches work-Why carbs have been misunderstood and how they support a balanced diet-The truth about fad diets and why they fail long-term-How understanding your body leads to better weight management-Why behavior-based goals outperform weight-only goals-How mindset influences fitness, motivation and consistency-The role of trial and error in discovering what works for you-How unrealistic expectations damage motivation-Why support, encouragement and accountability matter-How to create long-term balance with food without restrictionKey Takeaways✅ Nutrition can be simple and effective when personalized✅ Carbs are not inherently bad; balance is key✅ Understanding your body improves weight management✅ Fad diets are often unsustainable and ineffective✅ Behavior-based goals lead to lasting results✅ Mindset strongly influences nutrition and fitness success✅ Trial and error is essential for discovering what works✅ Realistic expectations maintain motivation✅ Support and encouragement improve adherence and results✅ Long-term balance is critical for sustainable health

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this exciting episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Kristin McGee, an internationally-recognized yoga, Pilates, and meditation instructor, author, and wellness expert.About Our Guest:Kristin McGee is a nationally recognized yoga and Pilates teacher, speaker, mompreneur, and author. With over three decades of experience in the fitness and wellness space, Kristin has had a continuous roster of high-profile celebrities, pioneered the launch of Peloton's yoga and Pilates program, and recently branched out on her own to launch Kristin McGee Movement.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The inspiring journey from Broadway dreams to becoming a fitness leader and how Kristin's theater background informed her teaching style.- Why movement is medicine—and how finding a love for movement can be transformative at any stage of life.- How Kristin balances an ambitious career with single motherhood, wellness, and self-compassion.- The power of building your own opportunities, navigating change in the wellness industry, and the importance of authentic connection.Episode Highlights:- Kristin reveals how she pivoted from chasing an acting career to pioneering yoga and Pilates instruction on major digital platforms.- Insights into staying relevant in a constantly changing fitness landscape—from VHS tapes and magazine features to Peloton, Tonal, and her own app.- The importance of branching out in her career to broaden her expertise to include nutrition coaching through the Nutritious Life Studio.- How twice-daily meditation and movement serve as non-negotiable pillars for Kristin's sanity, success, and parenting.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc.Connect with Kristin on social:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmcgee/FB: https://www.facebook.com/KristinMcGeeMovementSubstack: https://kristinmcgee.substack.com/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristin_mcgee?lang=enYT: https://www.youtube.com/@kristinmmcgeeWebsite: https://www.kristinmcgee.com/Use code KERI for 25% off an annual membership to the Kristin Mcgee movement app.Shop Kristin's equipment:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LMXR0I65U2T8?ref_=wl_shareConnect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're getting everything done on the outside but feel exhausted, foggy, and feel like giving up on the inside, this episode is for you.High functioning burnout is the state where your nervous system stays on constant alert while your life keeps demanding more.It shows up most often in high achievers like entrepreneurs, corporate women, and medical professionals who are praised for pushing through.In this episode, I break down 18 subtle but powerful signs that your body is stuck between high cortisol and total collapse.We'll talk about why rest feels unsafe, stillness makes you anxious, and productivity comes in extreme waves instead of balance.You'll recognize the patterns of irritability, avoidance, overstimulation, and mental exhaustion that don't look like classic burnout.I explain what's actually happening inside your nervous system when you feel wired but tired, motivated but flat, social yet depleted.This isn't a motivation problem or a discipline issue, it's a regulation issue. You'll learn why pushing harder only deepens the loop and what happens if these signals are ignored long term.We'll connect the dots between chronic stress, dopamine crashes, cortisol dysregulation, and hormonal fallout.Most importantly, this episode will help you name what you're experiencing so you can stop blaming yourself.Burnout doesn't always look like quitting or falling apart, sometimes it looks like functioning too well for too long. If you want your life to feel as good as it looks, this conversation is a wake up call. Time Stamps: (1:20) Both Looking Good Today(2:22) Natalie Ellis Quote(3:35) Between High and Low Cortisol(5:18) 18 Signs You Are High Functioning Burnout(25:52) What To Look For If This Resonates With You---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Wellness culture teaches you how to NOT feel enough. It is never enough biohacking, protein, red light therapy, organic, sprouted, activated, pure, lectin free food. Feeling like you're never going to get it “right” does not create wellness. What creates "wellness" are things that cannot be commodified and sold to you as the answer to your fears and worries. In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Jenn Trepeck, Certified Health & Nutrition Coach, & author about: What uncomplicating wellness looks like & meansBiostacking rather than biohackingThe basics of wellnessDefining personal wellnessThe impact of diet cultureWhat wellness actually includes according to researchYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/uncomplicating-wellnessEmail me any of your insights at support@stephaniemara.com!With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Jenn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTrepeck TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenntrepeck LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jennifertrepeck Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/ Book Uncomplicating Wellness: https://amzn.to/4pPH3PB Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportAll affiliate links: https://www.stephaniemara.com/resourcesReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. www.benso...

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains the new era of lead generation and the psychology that makes it work. Most coaches rely on old tactics that haven't worked since 2020. If you want to enroll new clients in 2026, you must play by the new rules. Tune in to this episode to find out what they are. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Maintaining Individual Identity During Our Giving Chapters of Life Join us as we embark upon a journey with Danielle Barth, Entrepreneur, Fitness and Nutrition Coach, Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue Board Member, Mom, Wife, Daughter, and Friend. In this episode, Danielle will share tools and techniques to assist with maintaining individual identity throughout our human experience, especially during our giving chapters of life! She touches on the importance of self-prioritization, where to start, navigating resistance from loved ones in our lives, and utilizing scheduling tools to make time for cup-filling activities! Connecting with Danielle: Paragon Salon:  Website: https://www.paragonsalonct.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paragonsalonandspallc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paragonsalonandspa/ Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue: Website: https://www.wingsoffreedomanimalrescue.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wingsoffreedomanimalrescue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingsoffreedomanimalrescue/   Connect with She Wise Wellness: Website: https://www.shewisewellness.com/ Website: www.shewisepublications.com Email: shewisepublications@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_wise_publications/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094044723450 YouTube: SHE Wise @survivingthehumanexperience https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYaqS-cL1WAFQKDadapxPQ

In this episode, Mike talks about some misconceptions around Functional Nutrition and explains what it should actually look like. Functional doesn't mean throwing a bunch of supplements at the problem. And it certainly shouldn't make you feel like a lab rat. Tune in to find out what Functional Nutrition can and should include. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

If fat loss has ever felt harder than it should, this episode will completely change how you think about dieting.After years of coaching women through fat loss, I've learned that success isn't about magic foods or extreme plans. It's about creating the right physiological and psychological environment with food.In this episode, I break down a simple, repeatable food framework that makes fat loss easier to stick to and faster to achieve.You'll learn why hunger management is the real key to consistency and how the right food choices naturally keep calories lower without feeling restrictive.I explain how micronutrient-dense foods support your thyroid, hormones, training performance, and energy so your body actually responds to a calorie deficit.We'll walk through the best carbohydrate sources for fat loss, including why potatoes, berries, oats, and non-starchy vegetables work so well. I'll cover the most effective lean protein options to stay full, preserve muscle, and keep your metabolism strong.You'll also learn how to use fats strategically without blowing your calorie target.I share a full sample day of eating so you can see exactly how this framework looks in real life.We'll talk through easy swaps and shortcuts for busy schedules so this plan is realistic, not perfect.This approach makes your diet simpler, more measurable, and far less stressful.It keeps your body healthy, responsive, and primed for fat loss instead of fighting it.If you want a meal plan that actually works with your body and your life, this episode is for you. Time Stamps: (2:06) How Should We Eat For Fat Loss? (4:36) Keeping Hunger Manageable (9:22) Remember SHREDS For Biofeedback (12:13) Macro Sources (14:42) Metabolic Flexibility (17:52) Berries and Antioxidants (23:42) Protein Sources (29:10) Sample Meal Plan (32:32) Making Fat Loss Easier---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike breaks down 2 things that are necessary to solve your lead generation struggles. It's easy to assume that you aren't generating enough leads but if these two things are missing, then you're leaving a ton of opportunities on the table. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike talks about a January reset but not the way you might be thinking. This isn't about a typical resolution to try harder or diet more. In fact, it's the opposite. It's about finally recognizing that the old ways don't work. And what the new, smarter, and effective way looks like. ------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Nutritious Life PodcastIn this timely episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Ashley Koff, RD, a nationally recognized dietitian, author, and nutrition expert.About Our Guest:Ashley Koff, RD, is the founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP) and the author of the newly released book, Your Best Shot. An acclaimed weight-health expert and practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real outcomes.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The critical role of "weight health hormones" (including GLP-1, PYY, CCK, and GIP) in metabolism, appetite, and overall well-being.- Why weight loss and health have long been separated—and how to finally bridge them for lifelong results.- How optimizing your own hormones is essential, whether or not you use GLP-1 agonist medications.- Why personalized assessment and nutrition matter more than any fad diet, supplement, or one-size-fits-all approach.Episode Highlights:- The science behind the GLP-1 hormone, how GLP-1 agonists work, and why they're reshaping weight health (and medicine!).- Ashley's signature “pizza analogy” to make customizing your nutrition plan simple and sustainable.- The most overlooked nutrients and habits that support your body's own hormonal balance and weight regulation.- A candid discussion about medication, teens, and why every individual needs a personalized approach—plus how Ashley's own story shaped this movement.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Are you ready to dive into the world of nutrition and wellness even deeper and become a certified nutrition coach? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Ashley on social:IG: www.instagram.com/ashleykoffapprovedWebsite: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/Your Best Shot: https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/#OrderConnect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keriglassman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You want change more than anything, yet somehow you keep finding yourself back in the same frustrating patterns... and this episode explains why.  If you have ever wondered why motivation fades, follow-through slips, and 2026 feels like it has to be different, this conversation is for you. We break down the hidden loop so many women live in: setting goals with hope, only to fall back into old habits and self-doubt.  You will learn why this is not a discipline problem or a personal failure, but a very human pattern rooted in both nervous system protection and brain wiring. We explore the ancient concept of akrasia, the science of time inconsistency, and why resistance often shows up strongest when you want change the most.  You will see how past experiences, especially control or criticism, can quietly fuel self-sabotage today. This episode walks you through clear signs you may be stuck in this cycle and why nothing is “wrong” with you. More importantly, we outline a new way forward that does not rely on willpower, pressure, or punishment.  You will learn how to shift from control-based change to self-leadership rooted in care and alignment. We cover practical tools like reducing friction, designing your environment, and using implementation intentions so action becomes easier. This is about moving from self-sabotage into enkrateia — calm, grounded power over yourself.  If you are ready for 2026 to be the year things finally stick, this episode is your turning point. Time Stamps: (2:00) Jumping Into 2026 With This Topic (4:17) Omar and Doomscrolling (7:37) Competing Motivations and Resistance (10:33) How To Break The Cycle (11:32) Notice The Awareness (13:04) Acknowledge The Consequences (17:02) Shifting From Control To Love (20:16) Setting Our Environment Up For Success (22:03) Reducing Friction (24:22) Implementation Intentions (28:02) Power Over Yourself Through Leadership---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike outlines everything that he's leaving behind in 2025 that will not carry forward in 2026. I highly recommend you listen if you're interested in leveling up as a business owner. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In Episode 205, I had some health hacks I was excited about and now it's time to review them... This year brought us so much in terms of family, a new home, new coaches, and a baby girl (surprise!) on the way! I wanted to take this episode to review some of the hacks I had talked about at the beginning of the year, see what stuck, what I actually enjoyed and didn't, and what's going to make the cut in 2026. Since this is my first pregnancy, some things like cold plunging will have to go on the back burner but I'm excited to share what I'm excited about and what I will be taking with me into 2026.  Some topics like private healthcare and peptides are topics I want to cover more extensively in later episodes but wanted to mention them in today's episode because I think they are two big topics.  DM me and let me know if there's any health hacks that you are ditching or including in your 2026 and Happy New Year from all of us at Vital Spark! Time Stamps: (1:11) Surrounded By Boxes (2:34) Gender Reveal (4:57) What I'm Bringing Into 2026 (5:52) What I Covered Last Year (19:02) Leaving Yoga Classes in 2025 (21:46) Caffeine Limits (24:27) Cold Plunges (26:42) Sober Periods (29:42) Health Optimization (31:37) Let Them Mentality (34:56) Private Healthcare (37:16) Peptides---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains what most coaches need to focus on to thrive in 2026. This is a critical part of growth and being able to help more people. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike explains breaks down the timeline and phases of perimenopause. He also goes into detail about what labs you should run and how to optimize your plan to feel your best during this phase of life.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

Social anxiety is not a personality flaw, it is your nervous system doing its job a little too loudly.  In this episode, we reframe awkwardness and self-consciousness as signals of alert, not evidence that something is wrong with you. If holiday parties, crowded rooms, or feeling “on” leave you tense and overthinking, this conversation will help you understand what is actually happening in your body.  I walk you through seven gentle, practical tools designed to give your nervous system cues of safety so you can stay grounded and present. These are not mindset tricks or confidence hacks, they are body-based resets you can use in real time. You will learn how to quickly orient to the present moment, regulate your breath, and take micro breaks without disappearing.  We talk about why food or drinks often become a coping tool in social settings and how to expand your options without judgment or restriction. You will also learn how to prepare simple connection cues so conversations feel less draining.  This episode emphasizes choice, permission, and self-trust rather than forcing yourself to push through discomfort. Even using one of these tools can shift how safe your body feels. Confidence is not about being calm all the time, it is about knowing how to support yourself when you are activated.  If you want to feel more at ease socially without changing who you are, this episode is for you. Time Stamps: (3:07) Social Anxiety and Awkwardness (8:03) #1: The Name and Notice Reset (9:03) #2: The Anger Breath (9:55) #3: The Micro-Step Away (10:48) #4: The Connection Cue (13:30) #5: The Pocket Script (15:51) #6: The Sensory Grounder (19:58) #7: The Permission Slip---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains the one key ingredient that makes or breaks your coaching business. If you nail this part, everything works. If you swing and miss on this part, everything fails. Find out what it is by tuning in. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike explains why calories in vs calories out is a bit more nuanced than many people make it seem. Also, are all calories created equal? Is it truly just a numbers game? Tune in for a complete breakdown of what really matters when it comes to nutrition and calories.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains how to simplify your business to be able to grow more predictably. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike explains what might be preventing your weight loss from happening and it's probably not what you think.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike explains why a lot of coaches and coaching businesses are struggling right now. More importantly, he explains how you can be part of the small percent that thrive. If you need help scaling your business, start your 7-day free trial for The Collective.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner

In this episode, Mike explains why "getting back on track" could be terrible advice and what you should do instead. This is the real secret to sustainable success.------------------------------------------------Click here to apply for coaching!For some amazing resources and to be a part of a badass community, join our FB group HEREThe personality assessment is now available online! Click here to take the assessment and find out what your personality tells us about the way you should be training and eating.Take the assessment here!To learn more about Neurotyping, visit www.neurotypetraining.comFollow Mike on IG at @coach_mike_millner