Trauma. Everyone has experienced trauma of varying degrees in their life and everyone responds to trauma differently. This week, we are joined by Sara Whiteside, M.A., LPCC and certified EMDR therapist. Amongst the topics are trauma and how our brain processes it and how EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) helps. We also talked abo…

Fat loss! We've talked about it many times on our podcast, and with this episode, we are giving you everything you need to get started on your fat loss journey all in one place! We discuss how to figure out how many calories you need to lose fat, how to eat mindfully, protein and fiber, strength training and movement, and more! Fat loss has been ov…

Is calorie tracking a diet? That's the question debated by Beth, Matt, and Coach Mel! ⁠Coach Mel⁠ join's us from Matt's team and is a Mindful Eating Coach. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of calorie tracking and dive into the world of mindful eating. The reality is, there is balance and there is room for both, so why not use all of the…

Do you have a victim mentality or survivor mentality? The main difference between a victim mentality and a survivor mentality is that a victim mentality focuses on the past and a sense of powerlessness, while a survivor mentality focuses on the future and a sense of personal responsibility.It's been said that telling stories where you are the perpe…

The food police! We all know one. Hell, we were all that person at one point. This week, we discuss the impact that judging others food choices can have on their relationship with food and mental health. We also dive into emotional eating as Matt describes how he recently emotionally ate and why it is ok - and how you can do the same! The time has …

Whatsup friends!! This week we are catching up and getting into some heavy conversations about life! Traveling and eating out is so prevalent in today's society and we talk about how you can start to change in this area. We also had an impromptu Q&A as we both answered questions from our Instagrams: What did Matt do to rehab is ankle, and what did …

Mental toughness! This week we are exploring a couple of key themes lately: mental toughness, taking initiative, and sustainable weight loss. So often with fitness we focus on the physical side of our transformations, but one of the greatest transformations we can make is with our mental f*cking fortitude! Grit. Perseverance. A "can-do" attitude. T…

When is the last time you ran, jumped, or had fun just playing around like a kid? These are things we so often stop doing as adults and they can have a tremendous impact on our overall health and longevity. This week we are delivering some hard truths and high energy conversations from the heart. Let's jump in! Our next meet n greet is taking place…

Offer solutions, not problems! This week, after catching up with each others personal lives, we get a bit deep and have a conversation about the real problems facing people in everyday life. Hint: It's not the food! We rant and rave about going deeper than just surface level problems so we can begin to understand one another. Get to to the root cau…

Whatsup!! This week we're back with a new 1:1 episode! We catch up with each other's lives and fitness progress lately before diving into some deeper topics that have been on our minds. Seasons of life are changing! Kids are back in school, Summer is coming to an end, and life is crazy! This is the time of year when you need to be resilient and pra…

Let's Cut The Crap! This week we are replaying one of our favorite episodes about getting back on track when life is crazy! With summer coming to an end and school back in session, our routines and schedule are changing and we've got to PIVOT! We wanted to remind you that you are ALWAYS one action away from being back on track and we are here to he…

Are you resilient like a tree or do you crumble like a piece of paper? This week we're talking resiliency and what it means. We do some ranting and raving which leads us to talking about The Four Agreements and this was a really great reminder for the both of us and we're sure you'll appreciate it, too! Download the 7 day resiliency guide and check…

Hey everyone! We're back with another CTC Selects episode! We have been hearing a lot of you struggling with controlling your cravings lately so we figured this is a great chance to replay one of our top listener favorite episodes to help you understand your cravings. Cravings! We all have them and most of us struggle with them at times. The questi…

Health doesn't have a f*cking look! This week we are diving into the world of dieting, disordered eating, and health stigmas associated with the way we look. We are joined by Registered Dietitian Jessy Baron who shares her own journey of struggling with her own eating disorder and how that shaped her health and behaviors. So many people struggle wi…

Recovery is possible! With this being Beth's month of sobriety, it's a great time for us to talk with Michael Chernow! As of today, Michael is celebrating 20 years of sobriety from drugs and alcohol and he shares his story from being dark and depressed to being a successful entrepreneur! Recovery IS possible and Michael has a powerful story that is…

We're back and this week we're talking about the big C - Consistency! Consistency is something we talk about a lot, but this week, we're practicing what we preach with finding ways to remain consistent and pivoting in our own lives! Lots of great conversations in this one! Come hike with us in Maine! August 10th! Click here to RSVP. A special thank…

Episode 150!! Wow! What better way to celebrate 150 episodes than by chatting with our friend Luc Zoratto! Luc is a sober warrior, father, and runner here to spread his love for running and his story of sobriety. In this episode we discuss Luc's decision to stop drinking and the burden he carried for 5 years after that. There can be a lot of shame …

Whatsup everyone! This week we had some FIRE conversations! A big topic was fat loss mistakes you may be making. We got to this topic by discussing Matt's weight loss with mindful eating and why he decided to start tracking, and talking about Beth's fat loss phase. We get a big emotional as we talk about some of our own struggles and opening up abo…

Happy 4th of July! This week we are back with a listener favorite (and one of ours, too!): You ask us questions and we answer them! Lots of great questions this time - mindful eating, how to handle a binge, eating treats every day, dealing with cravings, and more! A special thank you to our sponsor, Cured Nutrition! We believe in their products and…

Whatsup! We're back from our Oregon Meet N Greet that took place June 22nd at Cape Lookout and this we're recapping our trip! Topics discussed: Favorite destinations and moments on the trip, Beth spending quality time with her son, setting and respecting boundaries, mindful eating while traveling, and we even had some technical difficulties that te…

This week we are playing a Cut The Crap Select episode: Episode 78 With Heather Kirwan! This has proven to be a listener favorite and we can all use a reminder about our habits every once and a while! Original Episode: 78 - Let's Build Some Healthy F*cking Habits With Heather Kirwan Original airdate: March 10, 2023 You are only as healthy as your h…

Pivot, b*tch! That's Beth and Matt's favorite word lately and much of the conversation today is about building a sustainable lifestyle that allows for flexibility, not rigidity. Planning for things to not go as planned allows you to PIVOT and move on with your day! We also talk about running and some common mistakes new runners make, and we answer …

Whatsup! We're back with a new one on one talk and we're coming in hot! We do a quick catch up then move onto Matt's new favorite thing: running! We talk about a common error new runners make and how you can avoid making it! We also have a great discussion about weight loss maintenance and move onto discussing emotional and stress eating and how fo…

Weight loss surgery is a polarizing topic. This week we are joined by friend of the show, Richard Eaton! Richard has lost 350 lbs and has undergone bariatric and weight skin removal surgeries. Rich shares his story and the struggles of being 600 lbs and losing weight both naturally and with the aid of surgery and medication. Weight loss is so much …

This week diving deep into the world of myths and misinformation! We are joined by Dr. Allan Bacon for a lively conversation on misinformation and how you can avoid falling into the trap! The internet can be a confusing place to be when it comes to seeking accurate health and wellness information. There are so many misleading headlines and influenc…

This week we are welcoming Annie Ellis back to the show! Annie joined us for episode 136, where we talked all things menopause and mindset! This week we are tackling the menopause discussion from a different angle: Body image! Come hike with us! Our next Meet N Greet is June 22, 2024 at Cape Lookout Trail in Tilamook, Oregon. RSVP and let us know y…

Cortisol face. Water doesn't have hydrogen. Walking isn't exercise. Fiber is a myth. These are all things influencers on the internet have been saying lately and we're f*cking fed up with it! This week we're ranting and raving about the latest nutrition and fitness myths and how you keep buying into them! We start the episode with a little catch up…

Stigmas. Everyone has experienced stigmas in some way or another in their life. That's exactly what we're talking about this week with Joseph Sheehey, CEO of Cured Nutrition. This was an inspiring conversation as we dive deep into Joseph's story, second chances at life and business, and his own personal transformation. Joseph created the Cured Nutr…

Whatsup!! We're back with another interview! We are joined by friend and fellow fitness coach, Garrett Query. Garrett has an inspiring story which includes losing 180 lbs and undergoing a deep, long journey of internal change.Garrett shares his story with us and how he has gone through many different seasons of life while he continues to work on be…

Alcohol. A polarizing word in itself. Everyone has an alcohol related story, even if you've never personally drank. This week we are talking with Danny Matranga,CSCS, BSc about the impact of alcohol on our health. Alcohol is so ingrained in our society that simply mentioning the harmful effects it has on our health can start an all out war in the c…

Happy Friday! We're back with another guest, this week we are chatting with Annie Ellis! Annie is a Menopause Nutrition & Relationship w/ Food Coach and we're chatting all things menopause! Annie teaches you how to ditch yo-yo diets & find food freedom & confidence without giving up on your fat loss or health goals in menopause. Menopause can be a …

We're BACK and this week we recorded an in-person episode after hosting our Meet N Greet in Sanford, FL! Shoutout to our partner, Cured Nutrition, providing some awesome samples to everyone that came! We're doing some ranting and raving this week on all things Oprah, therapy, OATZempic and diet culture, Beth's recent talk in Las Vegas, and more! A …

This week you are in for a doozy. We welcome back a good friend of the show, Dr. Josh Smith! We dive into the world of ADHD as Beth, Matt, and Josh share their own unique experiences with ADHD. Some people have always known they have ADHD while others have only recently learned this about themselves, there's something in this episode for everyone! …

We are back with a new episode and we are joined by friend of the show, Jimmy Hallinan! Jimmy is a High School Teacher and Online Coach. We dive into a lively discussion about nutrition & health education in high school and the challenges faced by teenagers in todays environment. The conversation also covered the Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas an…

Whatsup everyone!! This week we are playing a Cut The Crap Select episode featuring Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. We have been hearing a lot about gut health lately so we wanted to share this interview for those that need to hear it. Enjoy! Original air date: December 16th, 2022. What The Gut Health?! This week we are joined by Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Gabr…

Whatsup! This week we're kicking things off by talking about Beth's upcoming speaking engagement at Real Coaches Summit in Las Vegas! The convo then turns to Beth's road trip down to Florida and how she managed to get 10k steps a day while on the road all day. This led to a discussion about achieving 10k steps as a goal and how it can be attained! …

This week we're back with a favorite segment of ours (and yours, too!): We're answering your questions! Questions are from Instagram and our Patreon member exclusive Facebook group. Tune into to hear what the community is struggling with and what questions they asked - you just may find a solution to your current struggle! Save the date! Our Florid…

We're coming in hot! This week we are discussing some recent research and case studies involving Ozempic and muscle loss - there has been some new research coming out and it really shows the importance of lifestyle change in conjunction with weight loss drugs! We also discuss protein and fiber - more importantly, WHY fiber is so important! Matt dis…

This week we're catching up with Beth and Matt's personal lives and discuss the 30 day health challenges that both Beth and Matt's teams ran recently and the lessons learned from those challenges! We also go heavy on the self-care talk this week as it's one of our favorite things to discuss! We talk about the things we do to practice self care, how…

This week we're catching up with Beth and Matt after a whirlwind of a January (We're sure you'll agree with that, too). The topic quickly moves to reacting to social media comments and messages and things get heated quickly as we discuss a hot topic - Ozempic. Our meet n greets are currently being planned, we have marked the weekend of March 22nd f…

This week we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with our Cut The Crap Selects series! CTC Selects are an opportunity for us to revisit some of our favorite episodes and guest interviews!For this CTC selects episode we are replaying our interviewwith Alan Aragon. ⁠This was episode #49 and originally aired on our year anniversary for the podc…

This week we're catching up and doing some ranting and raving! We catch up on Beth and Matt's various activities lately and turn the conversation to ranting about the hate for fruit and how it needs to stop. This topic took us down a rabbit hole of various topics, including discussing the Netflix documentary "Watch What You Eat". A special thank yo…

Listener special alert! This week we are chatting with listener and friend of ours, Amy McCall Carlin! We had a fantastic discussion with Amy and discussed how adding strength training to her routine has helped her feel better and stronger than ever! We also had a great conversation about her lifestyle and navigating her busy profession as a travel…

Hey yall! Today is the day the majority of people give up on their goals for the year. Two weeks into the year. In this episode we are continuing our talk about New Years Goals and what you can do to avoid falling into the trap of quitting and becoming another statistic! The only thing quitting does is guarantees that you won't reach your goals! We…

Happy f*cking new year, yall! This week we are sharing some vulnerability as we discuss our own struggles when it comes to mental and physical health, and how we are working on ourselves. We want you to know that you are not in this alone! We also talk about future plans for the podcast and our Meet N Greet locations for 2024 and we know you’ve bee…

What day is it? What year is it?! This time of year between Christmas and New Year's can be confusing! This week we talk about our Holiday and then turned the discussion to New Year's Resolutions. Every year we see people failing New Year's Resolutions for many reasons. In this episode we dive into some of the most common reasons people fail their …

Things are getting spicy this week! We are speaking our minds this week (when aren't we?) and get into a quite a fantastic discussion about weight loss drugs, Oprah, comparing yourself to others, and so much more. We also talk about social media comments and why we respond to them. This is a rant heavy episode so brace yourself and dive in! A speci…

You've got questions, we've got answers! This week we are doing a Q&A episode - we haven't done one in a while and this was tons of fun. We received a lot of great questions about working with a coach, mindless eating, stopping a binge, strength training, and so much more. Thank you to everyone for submitting questions - stay tuned for part 2 as we…

Welcome back!! This week we are chatting with Meg Gallagher, aka megsquats on social media. Meg is on a mission to get a barbell into every woman's hands and we want to help her spread her message! One action can change your entire trajectory in life, and Meg can certainly attest to that. For her, it started with the decision to go to the gym and j…

Replay alert! This holiday season we can all use the reminder to not waste our time and energy on things that don't matter. So this week we are replaying a favorite episode of ours to deliver that reminder! **Original Episode # 62 - Are You Majoring In The Minors? ** Are you focusing on sh*t that really doesn't matter? Which fat burner should you u…