The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast

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  1. Why Women’s Worth is a Birthright with Maggie Winzeler

    1D AGO

    Why Women’s Worth is a Birthright with Maggie Winzeler

    Today’s guest is Maggie Winzeler, founder of Every Woman Is Worthy, a global social impact brand dedicated to celebrating women and advancing gender equality. In this powerful conversation, Maggie shares the data behind the global regression in women’s safety and equality and why we are at a pivotal turning point in history. We talk about internalized misogyny, comparison, scarcity mindset, body image, activism fatigue, and the role everyday women can play in systemic change. Maggie also shares her deeply personal story of pregnancy loss, grief, and the moment that birthed the message: Every Woman Is Worthy. This episode is equal parts sobering and hopeful. Because while the statistics are real, so is the momentum. Women are more educated than ever.Women are inheriting unprecedented wealth.Women are organizing, leading, and rising worldwide. And small actions? They matter. Not sure what to do with your sadness and anger? Meet Maggie. She has great ideas on how to act now to support women.   Key Takeaways Worth is a birthright, not something you earn. Comparison is often systemic, not personal failure. Women in leadership improve peace agreements, economies, and health outcomes. Rage can be productive, but it must move through action. Body image messaging begins earlier than most parents realize. Small, aligned action moves the needle. Maggie’s Links: Shop: everywomanisworthy.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/everywomanisworthy/ Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  2. S13 EP15: Do You Keep Losing Motivation?

    FEB 24

    S13 EP15: Do You Keep Losing Motivation?

    Have you checked under your bed for your motivation lately? Well, you’re looking in the wrong place. So many of us think motivation is something you “find.”You blame the loss on your schedule, your kids, your partner, your job. But here’s the truth: Motivation isn’t something you find. It’s something you build. In this episode, we break down: Why external rewards and validation fail long-term The psychology behind intrinsic motivation Why hype is NOT motivation The 3 factors that actually create sustainable drive How to turn ANY extrinsic goal into an intrinsic one Why Norway wins more Olympic medals (and what that teaches us) This isn’t about yelling at yourself. This isn’t about getting fired up. This is about becoming the boss of you. And building motivation that doesn’t disappear when the applause does. We’re going to give you the formula to reveal what lies within you, empowering you to become the person you aspire to be. With this key, you can pursue and achieve any goal. Reference: Self-Determination Theory, Developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/ Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 8m
  3. S13 EP14: How to get what you want out of this life with Cori Lefkowith

    FEB 17

    S13 EP14: How to get what you want out of this life with Cori Lefkowith

    Is trying harder keeping you stuck? In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Cori Lefkowith to talk about why perfection, comparison, and “trying harder” keep people trapped in cycles of burnout. We have some great news for you! Your body is resilient, and we'll show you how to leverage that strength. Forget waiting for motivation, it's something you actively build, and we’ll tell you how. Similarly, aging doesn't cause weakness; stopping movement does. Need some more inspo? Here you go! 🙌 Movement is medicine. Use it or lose it. How you age is up to you. You don’t become old at a specific age. Why would you expect a different outcome repeating the same things?  If you believe you are old, you are going to be old.  Choose to control what you can and meet yourself where you are. You CAN find the disconnect between what you say and what you do. Meet yourself where you are then move forward. Forget what you thought the plan was. YOU ARE the plan! This episode will make you feel good. Period. Plus, listen for details on how to enter to win Cori’s book and a CVG gift card! Cori’s Links:  Youtube: www.youtube.com/@redefiningstrengthOC  IG: https://www.instagram.com/redefiningstrength Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redefiningstrength Redefiningstrength.com/book (00:00:00) Meet Cori Lefkowith (00:00:41) Welcome to the podcast (00:04:27) Cori’s new book and how to use comparison constructively (00:09:20) Identity traps: “I’m not a runner” and other stories we tell ourselves (00:18:17) Perfection vs sustainability and why perfect feels safer (00:21:45) Self awareness and effort is a feeling (00:28:16) What does preparation look like for behavior change? (00:33:15) Self-sabotage, guilt, and the “one more” pattern (00:37:25) Curiosity vs judgment: the mindset shift that changes everything (00:43:15) How to get to the heart of your core values (00:49:35) Change loop: Breaking the motivation, guilt, burnout cycle (00:59:30) Aging: If you believe you are old, you are going to be old. (01:06:52) Movement is medicine. Use it or lose it. (01:09:03) Where to find Cori  Comment on the podcast reels/posts on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube Use the keyword “strong” in your commentGiveaway runs for 48 hoursThree winners will be chosen by CVGWinners announced February 19thWant to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 12m
  4. S13 EP13: Are you sick of getting sick? Here’s how to build your immunity.

    FEB 10

    S13 EP13: Are you sick of getting sick? Here’s how to build your immunity.

    Cold and flu season is brutal! If you feel like you’re catching everything, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we break down what immunity actually is, why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is “weak,” and the real reasons so many people struggle to recover well during winter months. This is not an episode about miracle supplements or biohacks. It’s about the everyday levers that actually build a resilient immune system: sleep, food, hydration, movement, stress, and recovery. If you’re tired of feeling run down, constantly sick, or like one cold completely derails your routine, this episode will change how you think about immunity. What We Cover: Why getting sick doesn’t mean your immune system is failing How mental health, stress, and sleep directly impact immunity Why under-eating and dieting can suppress immune response The role of hydration, circulation, and mucous membranes How movement helps recovery (and when it hurts it) Which biohacks have evidence behind them Supplements that support immunity and why they’re not magic What to do immediately when you feel a cold coming on Subscribe, like, and share this with someone who’s been sick all winter 💛 (00:00:00) Welcome to the podcast! (00:00:53) Emotional support mics, kids, germs, and why immunity matters (00:07:23) Kelsea’s personal story connecting immunity and mental health (00:12:45) Getting sick vs. not recovering well (00:17:50) Sleep: when your immune system actually works (00:28:40) Calories, dieting, and why under-fueling hurts immunity (00:33:25) Hydration, mucous membranes, and humidifier love (00:40:03) Movement, circulation, and “sweating it out” (00:45:50) Biohacks: cold exposure, acupuncture, and nervous system regulation (00:54:30) The truth about supplements (01:01:22) What to do at the first signs of feeling sick: response support (01:05:45) Wearables, summary and what Rachael does when she’s getting sick Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1h 16m
  5. S13 EP 12: The reason we spend a third of our lives asleep. With Neuroscientist Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib

    FEB 3

    S13 EP 12: The reason we spend a third of our lives asleep. With Neuroscientist Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib

    Sleep isn’t optional, and it’s not a luxury for “when life slows down.” In this episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we sit down with neuroscientist and sleep researcher Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib to unpack what actually happens in your brain and body when sleep gets pushed to the bottom of the priority list. We talk about why chronic exhaustion shows up as anxiety, brain fog, stalled weight loss, mood swings, and burnout, and why so many women are misdiagnosed or completely dismissed when the real issue is sleep quality. This conversation goes far beyond “get more rest.” We break down: How quickly sleep deprivation affects cognition and emotional regulation Why REM and deep sleep are essential (and why your wearable isn’t gospel) The myth of “functioning fine” on 4 hours of sleep How exercise timing, cortisol, and nutrition directly impact sleep Why crash dieting and poor sleep sabotage metabolism The alarming link between sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, cancer risk, and dementia Why sleep apnea is wildly underdiagnosed in women and children What to do if you’re afraid of CPAPs (and why delaying treatment is far riskier) Perimenopause, night sweats, insomnia, and what actually helps If you’ve ever told yourself: “This is just how I am now”, or…”I’ll sleep when things calm down”, this episode will change how you think about sleep forever. Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib's Links: Wesper.co and email: chelsie@wesper.co (00:00:00) Introducing Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib (00:03:13) Why we spend a third of our life asleep and signs to look for (00:07:58) How fast sleep deprivation affects the brain (00:13:30) Genetics and the 4 hr sleep club myth   (00:21:10) Wearables and deep sleep vs REM: what actually matters (00:29:12) Exercise timing, cortisol, and insomnia (00:34:45) Nutrition, blood sugar crashes, and waking up starving (00:40:48) Diet culture, sleep loss, and stalled metabolism (00:47:33) Sleep apnea: what’s happening in your brain (00:57:29) Tips, tricks and treatment options beyond CPAPs (01:05:22) Rapid-fire sleep myths and advice (01:13:00) Where to find Dr. Rohrscheib Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  6. S13 EP11: 5 Wellness Trends That Are Holding You Back

    JAN 27

    S13 EP11: 5 Wellness Trends That Are Holding You Back

    There’s a lot of advice out there. Much of it is well-intentioned but doesn’t actually help you feel better. In this episode, we break down five wellness trends we are officially leaving behind as we move into 2026. These are the habits, mindsets, and messages that sound productive on the surface but often lead to stress, confusion, burnout, and paralysis. We unpack how tracking everything can disconnect you from your body, how cortisol panic has gone completely off the rails, how to recognize marketing traps, why hunger is not a badge of honor, and how over-researching keeps you stuck instead of moving. This conversation is about trusting your body, using awareness without obsession, choosing consistency over extremes, and remembering that action, not perfection, is what actually creates change. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by wellness culture, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. (00:00:48) Welcome back to the podcast (00:04:50) Today’s topic: 5 Wellness Trends We’re Dropping (00:07:30) Trend #5: Tracking Everything (00:19:50) Trend #4 Cortisol Panic (00:28:13) Trend #3 “Her” Programs (00:34:31) Trend #2 Hunger as Proof of Success (00:41:08) Trend #1 Researching Forever Acting Never (00:48:21) What we’re taking into 2026 instead Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  7. S13 EP10: What Wicked Exposed About Body Image & “Concern”

    JAN 20

    S13 EP10: What Wicked Exposed About Body Image & “Concern”

    Women’s bodies are not a trend and they’re not up for public debate. With the release of Wicked: Part Two, conversations about the bodies of its stars, including Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have flooded social media, framed as “concern,” “health,” or “what about our daughters?” In this episode, we unpack why commenting on women’s bodies (even when it sounds caring) is still harmful, why women’s bodies keep getting treated as public property, and what this moment reveals about where culture is headed. We talk about: Why “concern” doesn’t make body commentary ethical Why health is not something you can see Why women’s bodies are never trends How these conversations actually impact young girls What we can say instead to our kids, our friends, and ourselves This is not a conversation about celebrities’ bodies.It’s a conversation about our language, our trauma, and our responsibility to do better. If this episode made you pause, reflect, or rethink your language, share it with someone you love. This is how culture actually changes. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners. (00:01:00)  The “everything shower” & winter survival energy (00:04:35)  Seasonal depression, vitamin D, and January reality (00:10:15)  Why we’re talking about Wicked (00:16:00)  Women’s bodies are not a trend or public property (00:20:05)  Why men’s bodies aren’t scrutinized the same way (00:24:25)  Feeding the beast, entitlement, and false concern (00:28:00)  You cannot tell health by looking at someone (00:33:00)  Millennial mom trauma & fear for their daughters (00:41:07)  The most influential person in a young one’s life (00:49:15) What to say instead (01:01:00)  The quote that reframes everything + closing thoughts Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  8. S13 EP9: Friendship is Vital! Why We Need Platonic Love.

    JAN 13

    S13 EP9: Friendship is Vital! Why We Need Platonic Love.

    Friendship is often treated like an extra relationship, one that gets pushed aside once careers, partners, kids, or exhaustion take over. But what if friendship isn’t optional at all? In this episode, we sit down with friendship expert and author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to unpack why platonic relationships are essential for our mental, emotional, and physical health, and why our culture has quietly taught us to deprioritize them. We talk about the hidden “hierarchy of love,” why many women feel shame for loving their friends deeply, and how loneliness impacts your health more than poor diet or lack of exercise. Dr. Franco shares research-backed strategies for making friends as an adult, maintaining friendships through life changes, and letting go of the belief that friendship should “just happen.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re bad at friendship, wondered if you’ve outgrown people, or felt lonely despite being surrounded by others, this conversation will change how you see connection. Key Takeaways Friendship is a health issue.  Friendship doesn’t just happen.  Loneliness changes your body.  Friendships ebb and flow.  Someone has to be brave first.  (00:01:13)  Welcome Dr. Marisa G Franco to the podcast (00:04:54)  The history behind why friendship became “secondary” (00:07:00)  The hierarchy of love & shame around platonic intimacy (00:11:00)  Can men and women really be friends? (00:13:10)  Why maintaining friendships feels so hard as adults (00:17:20)  Loneliness vs. diet & exercise: the shocking stats (00:19:15)  How to actually make friends as an adult (00:25:05)  Why we are afraid to say I love you to a friend (00:30:00) Rapid fire questions from the community answered (00:41:25)  Where to find Marisa and final takeaway Marisa’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Website and QUIZ: www.DrMarisaGFranco.com Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iPhone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The CVG Nation app, for Android⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness FB Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Constantly Varied Gear's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workout Leggings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    43 min
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