Vanessa G Fitcast

Vanessa Gillette, Omar Pozos
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If you’re a woman who thinks "eating less” is the answer to losing weight, or that you have to choose between donuts and wine or a body you love, then the Vanessa G Fitcast, hosted by Vanessa Gillette and Omar Pozos, is for you. Vanessa is CEO and head coach of Vanessa G Fitness & Nutrition, an online health and wellness coaching company known for helping women create bodies they love through functional, science-based nutrition and training. We are FED UP with diet culture giving bad advice on how to eat and exercise, so this podcast’s mission is to bring you REAL, actionable information so you can start transforming your body. The short weekly episodes will motivate you, inspire you, and enlighten you. Fat loss is simpler than you realize - hit subscribe to find out.

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Ep. 262 Why Your Nervous System Must Be Regulated For Healing, Fat Loss, And Hormone Balance

    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!

    22 min

  2. 2 FEB

    Ep. 261 Struggling With Motivation? Listen To This!

    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!

    31 min

  3. 26 ENE

    Ep. 260 Lessons From Motherhood, Managing Your Mind and Emotions, and Why You Aren't Broken with Coach Krista Moreland

    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!

    42 min

  4. 19 ENE

    Ep. 259 18 Signs You're Stuck in "High Functioning Burn-Out"

    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!

    29 min

  5. 12 ENE

    Ep. 258 The Best Meal Plan For Fat Loss (A Simple and Effective Food Framework You Can Follow)

    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!

    38 min

  6. 5 ENE

    Ep. 257 Why You Want Change But Still Don’t Follow Through (for the woman who wants 2026 to be different)

    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!

    33 min

  7. 29/12/2025

    Ep. 256 What's Actually Working for Women's Health in 2026

    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!

    44 min

  8. 22/12/2025

    Ep. 255 You're Not Awkward, Your Nervous System Is Just On Alert - 7 Tools to Help

    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!

    25 min
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If you’re a woman who thinks "eating less” is the answer to losing weight, or that you have to choose between donuts and wine or a body you love, then the Vanessa G Fitcast, hosted by Vanessa Gillette and Omar Pozos, is for you. Vanessa is CEO and head coach of Vanessa G Fitness & Nutrition, an online health and wellness coaching company known for helping women create bodies they love through functional, science-based nutrition and training. We are FED UP with diet culture giving bad advice on how to eat and exercise, so this podcast’s mission is to bring you REAL, actionable information so you can start transforming your body. The short weekly episodes will motivate you, inspire you, and enlighten you. Fat loss is simpler than you realize - hit subscribe to find out.

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  • Creador
    Vanessa Gillette, Omar Pozos
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    262
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