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Kelsea and Rachael explore and challenge conventional standards surrounding women's wellbeing. New listeners...check out these episode favorites:
EP15: Abs Aren't Made in the Kitchen
EP72: Beauty Is Not the Rent We Pay to Exist
EP159: Be Bad at Something and Enjoy It
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EP287 Why Don’t You Trust Yourself? We Thought We Should Ask You Again
Have you ever joked about not trusting yourself? Most of us have when confronted with something we told ourselves we wouldn’t do. This episode was originally aired in 2022 and it’s worth revisiting because breaking promises we make with ourselves feels bad and the summer can be especially challenging when it comes to showing up for yourself. So let’s take another look at why we don’t trust ourselves in the first place, and how a lack of confidence can give away your power. Listen for tips on how to set sustainable goals, engage in positive self-talk, and be less affected by the things people around you say. It may not happen overnight and that’s ok. Setting an intention and following through doesn’t always turn out the way you planned. That’s ok too! Start TODAY on rebuilding that trust. We believe in you!
(00:03:35) Rachael’s most amazing vacation in Arizona
(00:05:13) A funny story about hiking and edibles
(00:10:05) A look at the root cause of why we don’t trust ourselves
(00:11:00) A lack of confidence in yourself and how it gives away your power
(00:13:57) Breaking agreements with yourself and deeming yourself unreliable
(00:17:17) Not showing up affects friendships and your relationship with yourself
(00:19:38) Setting unsustainable goals leads to negative self talk
(00:22:15) Building trust with yourself at a realistic pace
(00:24:13) Why you can’t be afraid to fail
(00:25:39) Knowing that you show up for things is like signing the check you wrote
(00:27:30) Being unaffected by the comments of the people around you
(00:29:09) Setting an intention with yourself and following through doesn’t have to look perfect
(00:33:01) How to pivot and not get stuck when it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility
(00:35:13) How restricting and cutting out food groups is unrealistic
(00:36:35) Mistrusting yourself when it comes to nutrition and the abusive cycle it leads to
(00:39:55) Do things today that build trust with yourself and note them
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EP286: How to Enjoy Summer AND Keep Your Fitness Routine
Summer can be a real blast! And depending on where you live, it can be short. And in your attempt to soak in every minute of sunshine, your fitness routine may end up playing second fiddle. But hold on, you’ve worked so hard up to this point. Don’t let summer be the beginning of the end of 2024’s fitness and nutrition goals, because RIGHT NOW is when it happens! Let’s fast forward to the fall for a minute. Do you see yourself regretting the loss of your fitness as you slide into the chaos of the holidays? Before you know it, it’s New Years and you are making resolutions again. It doesn’t have to go down like that!
In this episode, Kelsea and Rachael share tips on how to be realistic, flexible, and prepared this summer so that you keep the deals you make with yourself and get your workout in despite having travel plans, and maybe kids home or less equipment. The hardest part of keeping a routine in summer is not the workout, it’s being honest with yourself. But so what if your routine looks a little different over the next several weeks? Give yourself some grace but don’t let your habits fail. It’s summah time! Let’s GO!
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:21) A discussion of peanut butter
(00:08:45) Shopping at Trader Joe’s
(00:13:40) How summertime disrupts routines
(00:17:30) The onset of summer is when habits begin to fail
(00:18:25) Times of the year where your fitness will look different
(00:20:50) Moving something down on the priority list doesn’t mean moving it off
(00:22:23) Making and keeping deals with yourself to build confidence
(00:24:45) Tip 1: Look at your summer schedule and set realistic commitments
(00:25:02) Be flexible and consider changing the usual time of day for fitness in summer
(00:28:19) Facing friction points and self negotiations in early morning workouts
(00:31:03) Being flexible with the amount of time you spend working out
(00:31:46) Equipment and a repertoire of planned, shorter workouts
(00:33:37) The TTSL dumbbell track with daily programming
(00:34:21) Including kids in your workout can be quality time spent
(00:40:57) Concerns about how your workout clothes need to change in the summer
(00:41:37) Wearing less clothes and feeling comfortable in the heat and in your own skin
(00:47:05) Giving yourself some grace during this time
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EP285 NCAA and WNBA Superstar Jackie Stiles On Fitness and Paying It Forward
Today’s guest, Jackie Stiles, is one of the most renowned basketball players in the history of the women's game. Did we mention that Jackie is 5’8” and from a small Kansas town, population 600? Against all odds Jackie rose to stardom because of her heart, her determination, and unwavering work ethic. Her story is truly inspiring.
In today's episode, we talk about her journey to the Hall of Fame, her 1000 shots a day practice growing up, her thoughts on the direction of women's professional sports and her lifelong passion for fitness! Tune in to hear how fitness carried Jackie through her most difficult times and made her who she is today. We are truly grateful to be among the millions of people she has inspired and impacted. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
Jackie's Website
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:30) Introducing Jackie Stiles to the podcast
(00:01:00) Jackie’s incredible accomplishments
(00:03:10) Jackie’s documentary: The Jackie Stiles Story: Anything Is Possible!
(00:04:10) What it was like to have 18 home scouting visits in 19 days
(00:06:14) Jackie’s beginnings and the influence of her dad.
(00:07:10) The biggest key to Jackie’s success
(00:09:33) What drives Jackie and how that’s trickled into other aspects of her life
(00:12:50) How you can accomplish something special when it's about others
(00:13:44) Jackie’s rare cancer diagnosis and small acts of kindness
(00:14:25) The power of people coming together for a cause and superhuman energy.
(00:17:47) How Jackie has been guided by gut decisions
(00:22:58) Whether Jackie had trouble adjusting to fame
(00:26:15) How Jackie overcame the loss of her identity and her outlook now
(00:27:55) Opening her gym was scary and hard and learning by doing
(00:28:39) What cancer has taught Jackie
(00:32:38) Jackie’s growth mindset and what fitness means to her
(00:35:34) Fitness as a lifestyle and doing hard things with others
(00:38:57) Prioritizing a workout can change lives for the better
(00:43:09) The strides made by the WNBA and the shortcomings that still exist
(00:46:13) What can be done to level the playing field for female athletes
(00:48:03) Jackie’s advice for young girls with big dreams who are coming up in a sport
(00:51:35) Jackie celebrates Caitlin Clark
(00:52:56) Where to reach Jackie
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EP284 Bodybuilding: The Good, the Bad, and the Functional
In today's episode we talk about traditional bodybuilding, the go-to training for aesthetic based changes in body composition. Yes, we have qualms with the methodology, with the dieting, and with the huge focus on body fat that can lead to disordered body image & eating habits.. BUT!
We aren’t here to bash bodybuilding. There's some GREAT stuff about it!: The tempo…slowing it down is invaluable for all things! The focus on form with slow and deliberate movements..and isolation has benefits and creates a mind-muscle connection. And the PUMP! The pump is real! When you take the good from bodybuilding and leave out the bad (like 6 inch heels) you are left with functional bodybuilding. And that’s what we are talking about! You can get the aesthetic without the injury. We’ve done the lifting and dropping for you and want to tell you about our new functional TTSL bodybuilding cycle. It’s for everyone, yes YOU.
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:03:06) TTSL fitness programming opportunities
(00:06:50) First ever TTSL bodybuilding cycle and why
(00:08:00) The benefits and some of the drawbacks of bodybuilding
(00:09:00) The typical bro split that gym-goers often start with
(00:12:02) Three reasons why people tend to choose a bodybuilding track
(00:13:45) How Rachel and Kelsea started their gym routines
(00:15:40) Bodybuilding and diet culture
(00:20:08) Bodybuilding and aesthetic judgment
(00:21:16) Muscles on performance day of bodybuilding
(00:23:55) Real confidence is built from the inside out, not from a bikini body
(00:26:38) The length of bodybuilding sessions
(00:31:03) Pushing and pulling, isolating and injuries
(00:33:49) The reasons why both fast and slow twitch are important
(00:35:18) Bodybuilding has great principles and methods
(00:37:10) Why explosive movements and tempo go together
(00:41:57) The pump is real and why bodybuilding has a pump
(00:43:57) Why bodybuilders have been accused of “all show no go”
(00:46:17) Excellent muscle endurance
(00:47:22) Taking the good and leaving the bad
(00:49:00) TTSL training starting on June 3rd
(00:51:19) Contributing comments or questions to the Facebook group
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EP283 Biohacking Part 2: Red Light Therapy
Welcome back to Biohacking! In today's episode, Kelsea and Rachael take a look into the "therapeutic window" of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and the benefits of light therapy. We know that different wavelengths of light have different therapeutic effects on the body, and as the wavelength increases, the deeper the light penetrates. Today, Kelsea and Rachael ride the waves of visible and invisible light on the spectrum to explore the effects light waves have on our skin tissue, circulatory system, peripheral nervous system, hair follicles, muscles, joints, bones and even the brain.
In this episode, Kelsea and Rachael review 3 "very hot" light therapy biohacking products in the market today: a Red Light Face Mask by Bon Charge, a HeatPod Sauna Blanket by Hydragun, and a 7 Color LED Light Therapy Wand by Fastaid. Tune in to hear about their experience with these products. Please note: Rachael and Kelsea are not scientists or professionals in the areas of light therapy. ALWAYS TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE IMPLEMENTING ANY OF THE BIOHACKING TOPICS WE DISCUSS IN THIS SERIES.
Red Light Face Mask by Bon Charge
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HeatPod Sauna Blanket by https://hey.hydragun.com/TTSL
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Fastaid 7 Color LED Light Therapy Wand Amazon
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:06:00) Biohacking quest episode part one, intro to Biohacking
(00:06:58) Red light therapy is the focus of today’s episode
(00:09:24) Kelsea’s thoughts on anti-aging
(00:15:35) Different types of light and frequencies, and what’s special about red light
(00:21:41) Red light and its effects on mitochondria
(00:26:13) Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask review
(00:31:35) Bon Charge code TTSL
(00:46:28) HeatPod Sauna Blanket by Hydragun review
(01:04:50) Biohacking on a budget: FastAid 7 Color LED Light Therapy Wand review
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EP282 Chemicals in YOUR Food that May Be Banned Soon
Hot off the press: Gatorade could be banned in multiple states if its recipe isn't changed! Hold the phone! But isn’t gatorade what you give your kid after a game because you know they’ll drink it? It’s way more fun than water and it has electrolytes! Right? Ok maybe you kinda knew that something was up with it and anything that color is kinda SUS. And sometimes it’s easier to look the other way and just live, without worrying about every darn thing. In this episode, we talk about Gatorade and a number of other products on the shelf at your grocery store that have additives and preservatives that are dangerous to consume and linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and DNA mutations. Other countries have banned these substances. Why haven’t we? No need to panic. Awareness is the key here. In this episode Kelsea and Rachael list the offenders and how to spot them.
ADDITIVES, PRESERVATIVES TO LOOK OUT FOR:
Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1, Red 40, Red 3, Propylparaben, Brominated vegetable oil (BVO), Potassium Bromate
WHERE TO LOOK:
Snacks: Doritos, Ruffles, Cheetos, trail mix
Dips: Tostitos queso, Doritos Dip
Drinks: Gatorade, Pedialyte, Colored Drinks, Citrus Drinks
Cereal: Lucky Charms, Trix, Fruit Loops
Baked Goods: Oreos, cupcakes, muffins, Duncan Hines 'Perfectly Moist' cake mix and icing, Pillsbury 'Funfetti' cake mix, bread, cookies, tortillas
Candy: Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, M&Ms, Peeps
Links:
Yuka app
OEHHA Report Linking Hyperactivity
FDAs Explanation of GRAS
NYs Legislation
Consumer Report Overview
Toxicology of Food Dyes
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:03) Foods with potentially dangerous ingredients, including Gatorade
(00:03:16) Gatorade marketing
(00:08:15) Gatorade and nostalgia
(00:10:18) Riding the line between awareness of ingredients and too much anxiety about them
(00:12:30) The Skittles “ban”
(00:14:00) These bans are about chemicals and food additives, not the foods that contain them
(00:15:35) Red dye number 3
(00:18:07) Four food additives that have been removed in other countries
(00:23:19) The effects of Red 40
(00:27:37) Categorizing a food as bad if it contains a known carcinogen.
(00:30:09) Why individual states are banning harmful food ingredients instead of the FDA
(00:36:28) The FDA’s honor system for food additives
(00:40:07) Food dyes can be found in foods that aren’t a natural color
(00:41:13) Not all food dyes are harmful, but some are
(00:41:45) Yuka, the app that lets you scan products and receive a score
(00:43:50) How scores are calculated and what they mean
(00:49:23) Using the app to get recommendations for products with a better score
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