Fit As A Fiddle

Dr. Sneha Gazi
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If you want the "in" on your health, search no further. Fit As a Fiddle brings you top tips from experts in many fields of health and wellness. Grow with our community as you learn how to enhance your overall physical and mental wellbeing.

  1. 6d ago

    Millennial Mothers who Doomscroll to Cope with Burnout

    In this episode, we welcome back perinatal art therapist Sharon Itkoff Nacache, who joins us 3 years after her first appearance to share her incredible ongoing work with caregivers. Sharon discusses her partnership with the Whitney Museum and the NYC public hospital system, where she facilitates burnout prevention and wellness workshops for healthcare workers. She also introduces her new participatory perinatal picture book, The Days Before I Met You, which serves as a creative workbook to help expecting parents process the ambivalence of their life transition and reclaim an internal locus of control. The conversation dives deeply into the healing power of returning to your "artist self" and tapping into the replenishing, kinesthetic nature of a creative flow state. Sharon and Sneha contrast the releasing process of making art with today's passive "consumption culture" and the exhausting cycle of doomscrolling. Sharon offers tangible strategies for finding balance, sharing the fascinating neuroaesthetic finding that just two minutes of art engagement can lower heart rate and cortisol levels. She encourages listeners to step away from the algorithm, use timers, and prioritize offline rest, even if it's just looking at a photography book before bed. Finally, the episode unpacks the "Superwoman syndrome", the post-feminist fallacy that pressures high-achieving women and mothers to perfectly manage every role despite a lack of systemic support. Sharon explains that when the demand continuously exceeds our inner resources, mindless screen time often feels like our only accessible act of rebellion. Together, they emphasize the vital importance of practicing self-compassion, accepting manageable messes, and setting boundaries. Tune in to learn why we must embrace the mantra "just because I can, doesn't mean I should," and find out how to connect with Sharon at Co-Create Art Therapy. Connect with her: cocreatearttherapy.com Check out her past episode here: “Practicing Imperfection: Art Therapy in the Birth World” Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.

  2. Aug 6

    Botox for Pelvic Pain

    In this episode of Fit as a Fiddle, we sit down with Charlotte Mueller, a nurse practitioner at the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders in New York City, to unpack what pelvic pain really is and why it is so often misunderstood. Charlotte shares her journey from oncology nursing to vulvo-vaginal pain specialty care, along with her own lived experience as a patient navigating dismissal, misinformation, and the long road to feeling better in her body. Together, we explore the importance of patient-centered care, validation, and a team-based approach between medical providers and pelvic floor physical therapists. Charlotte explains how Botox can be used as a therapeutic tool for hypertonic pelvic floor muscles, how it works, and which patients may benefit most. She also breaks down why it is not a stand-alone fix, but rather a way to create space for pelvic floor PT, breathwork, awareness, and behavior change. We also discuss an exciting new randomized clinical trial at the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders using botulinum toxin injections for people with confirmed hypertonic pelvic floor muscles and posterior vestibule pain. Charlotte shares what participants can expect, along with practical strategies patients can start using right away, from noticing clenching patterns to understanding the jaw-pelvis connection. If you are a patient, provider, or simply curious about evidence-based options for pelvic pain, this episode offers a hopeful look at how science, empathy, and multidisciplinary care can help people get out of pain and back into their lives. To check if you are eligible to get free botox through the research study, email research.cvvd@gmail.com Connect with Charlotte: vulvodynia.com Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.

  3. Jul 30

    Pediatric Acupuncture: Solving Baby’s Colic, Constipation, and Feeding Struggles

    Pediatric acupuncturist Kenna Bouvet, founder of Earth and Sky Massage and Acupuncture, joins us to explore what acupuncture and bodywork can look like for babies and kids, far beyond the stereotype of “needles in little bodies.” She shares how her own childhood digestive issues and dance injuries led her to acupuncture, and how that journey now informs her work with families navigating colic, feeding difficulties, constipation, respiratory issues, and chronic stress. Kenna also reflects on her time in the pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant units at Columbia Medical Center, where she treated children and supported entire families through high‑stress hospital stays. We dive into pediatric Tui Na (Chinese medical massage for kids) and Shonishin, a Japanese non‑needling technique that uses gentle stroking and tapping tools to support infants with feeding challenges, tension from birth, colic, latch issues, and digestive or respiratory concerns. Kenna explains why she rarely needles at a first visit, how she lets kids lead the session, and how she teaches parents simple, realistic touch‑based tools they can actually use at home. The conversation also highlights cultural traditions of baby massage and the shared language of Qi and prana, emphasizing touch, agency, and connection as central to healing in the perinatal and pediatric period. Connect with Kenna: earthskylic.com Teachers she mentioned: Program manager of the Integrative Therapies Program at Columbia medical - Michelle Bombacie  For NYC pediatric acupuncture training - JingShen Pediatrics with Moshe Heller and Stephen Cowan UK pediatric acupuncture teacher - Rebecca Avern  Shonishin - Thomas Wernicke  Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.

  4. Jul 23

    The Antidote to Modern Over-Parenting

    In this episode, returning guest Allison Beck, a psychotherapist and parent coach specializing in reproductive psychology and anxiety, joins us to discuss the powerful concept of how "doing less is more". In an era dominated by an abundance of conflicting social media advice, the parenting pendulum has swung toward an exhausting state of over-parenting. Allison explains how this constant pressure to manage, fix, and perfectly execute every interaction can actually block the essential experiences and manageable doses of discomfort that children need for healthy development. The conversation dives deep into the psychology of childhood anxiety and a phenomenon Allison calls "yellow lighting". She explains how well-intentioned parents often inadvertently speed up or escalate a child's emotional distress by either over-demanding or over-accommodating their feelings. Instead of swooping in to fix the problem, the most effective strategy, recognized as a gold standard for treating childhood anxiety and OCD, is to offer a brief supportive statement and then literally do less. Allison also emphasizes the crucial difference between parental agency and control, reminding listeners that parenting behaviors cannot completely override a child's genetics or natural development. Finally, Allison unpacks the practical steps parents can take to sit with their own discomfort and regulate their nervous systems. She highly recommends meditation as a tool to build the neurological skill of observing without reacting, which directly translates to calmer, more flexible parenting. By redefining what it means to be a "good parent", and accepting that calmly and accurately responding to your child's needs just 20 to 30 percent of the time is a massive success, parents can finally let go of perfectionism. Tune in to learn how to parent more intuitively and find out more about Allison's one-on-one coaching and therapy offerings. Allison has served as an advisor and written contributor on perinatal mental health, child development and parenting for various professional service providers and organizations. She received a BS in Human Development with a dual concentration in Early Childhood and Adolescence from Cornell University and an MSW from NYU. Allison has been supporting individuals and families as a Psychotherapist and Parent Coach in NYC agencies, hospitals, and in private practice for over a decade. Connect with Allison:  allisonbeck.com @_allisonbeck Check out her past episode here: “Tackling Anxiety & Depression: One Thought At A Time” Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.

  5. Jul 16

    Ditch the Diet: How to Eat With Joy

    In this episode of Fit as a Fiddle, we welcome back registered dietitian and women’s nutrition coach Brigitte Zeitlin to talk about what it really takes to feel healthy without dieting, deprivation, or obsessing over every bite. Brigitte shares how she supports women who are “doing all the right things” but not seeing results, reframing health away from restriction and toward sustainable routines that include carbs, dessert, and real life: Italy trips, birthday cake, and all. Together, we explore why what you do to reach a goal has to be something you can keep doing, or it was never truly a solution in the first place. Brigitte dives into practical strategies for breaking the all-or-nothing cycle with food and exercise, from simplifying healthy choices to using accountability and habit pairing so your goals fit into a busy, real-world day. Brigitte explains why she doesn’t label foods as “good” or “bad,” focusing instead on habits and consistency, and how to build self-trust around things like chips, sweets, and social eating rather than avoiding them altogether.  Brigitte offers a simple, flexible framework for eating every three to four hours with protein and produce at each meal or snack, along with ways to honor both nutrient needs and “soul foods” tied to family, culture, and joy. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday or waiting for the “perfect time” to be healthy, this episode will help you reconnect with your long-term why and follow the plan instead of your mood. Connect with Brigitte: @brigittezeitlinrd bznutritionny.com  Check out her past episode here: “Eating Right: Holiday Edition” Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.

  6. Jul 9

    Endometriosis to Empowerment in Birth and Movement

    What if your chronic pain could lead you to a completely new career and purpose? In this episode of Fit as a Fiddle, I sit down with Jenny Hoofnagle, pre and postnatal fitness specialist, birth doula, and founder of Freya Movement Studio in NYC. Jenny shares how her journey with endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and chronic pain shaped her approach to women’s health, pregnancy fitness, and postpartum recovery. From pelvic PT and surgery to rebuilding strength through Pilates and nervous system based training, her story highlights the connection between healing and movement. We dive into what makes Freya Movement Studio unique, including pregnancy safe strength training, postpartum fitness, pelvic floor and diastasis recti focused programming, and doula support under one roof. Jenny also explains how hypnobirthing, breathwork, and mind body techniques can support pain management and nervous system regulation during labor. Jenny also opens up about navigating endometriosis, including diagnosis, treatment options, and the reality of living with a chronic and often misunderstood condition. This conversation is a must listen for anyone experiencing pelvic pain, preparing for birth, or working in women’s health. To connect with Jenny Hoofnagle and Freya Movement Studio: freyamovement.com Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: Fit20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body.

  7. Jul 2

    Progress Over Plateaus: Intensity, Progression, and the Pitfalls of Trendy Workouts

    Click here and use your exclusive 20% listener discount (Code: FIT20) to enroll in Master Your Pelvic Floor, our signature self-paced course that will change the way you understand and care for your body. Now onto our episode! In this episode, we are joined by a powerhouse trio of returning guests from Physical Equilibrium: Sara Dimmick, Sarah Currie, and Jesse Barnett. Based out of New York City and the Hamptons, these seasoned experts specialize in a wide variety of modalities, including post-rehab fitness, beginner weightlifting, Pilates, and tailored nutrition counseling. The conversation dives deep into the current landscape of boutique fitness, exposing the hidden pitfalls of popular group classes that prioritize an exhausting "ass-whooping" over smart, progressive programming, warm-ups, and injury prevention. The guests tackle major fitness misconceptions, unpacking the buzzword "toned" and explaining the physiological realities behind actual muscle growth and body composition. They explain why adding tiny three-pound weights to a cycling or Pilates class will not make you significantly stronger, emphasizing that true strength requires much heavier loads. The episode also explores the concept of "newbie gains," shedding light on why simply showing up to the exact same high-intensity class four or five days a week will inevitably lead to a physical plateau. To see continuous results, whether your primary goal is longevity, injury prevention, or aesthetics, your exercise routine must involve periodization and adapt over time. Finally, the team shares their undeniable truths for physical adaptation: whatever exercise you choose must consistently apply the right intensity, duration, and frequency to force your body to change. They stress the importance of balancing your personal fitness weaknesses. For example, runners need to start lifting weights, and weightlifters need to incorporate cardio. They also highlight the massive role that dedicated diet and nutrition work plays in any physical transformation. Tune in to learn how to move past your fitness fears and discover more about Physical Equilibrium's customized offerings, from their beginner "Lift Club" classes to precise metabolic resting rate testing. Connect with them: physeq.com Past Episode with Sarah Currie- Strength Training: The Holy Grail of Fat Loss Past Episode with Sara Dimmick- Triathlons: Train for the Race! Past Episode with Jesse Barnett- Don’t Dance Till You Break: Injury Prevention for Performers

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  • Creator
    Dr. Sneha Gazi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
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