Cut the BS

Holly Volz Rachel Carson

Join Holly & Rachel—former athletes wellness pros—as they cut through the noise and dive into real conversations about fitness, health, relationships, and life beyond the trends. Grounded in authenticity and years of lived experience, this podcast brings honest takes, a little humor, and practical wisdom for navigating wellness and womanhood on your own terms.

  1. 3d ago

    CutTheBS meets SkinTouchedByTati

    Esthetician Tatiana "Tati" Almonte explains why stubborn acne and flare-ups often start inside the body, not in your skincare routine. She covers how stress and cortisol drive oil production, breakouts and collagen breakdown (including her take on "cortisol face"), what the gut-skin axis means for persistent acne or rosacea, and why moisturizer doesn't replace drinking water. She also explains why a collagen supplement wouldn't be her first move and what she would prioritize instead.Hosts Rachel Carson and Holly Austin of Cut the BS bring the skin side of wellness to their series, which has covered fitness, nutrition, sleep and stress. Tati covers the hypochlorous acid spray she tells every gym-goer to pack, her three non-negotiable products, misleading label marketing, a quick way to check ingredients for acne triggers, and whether you really need a 10-step routine. Along the way there are laughs, including some public SPF shaming of a beach volleyball player, and Tati closes with a take on aging. She is a hydrofacial master and two-time Face Reality acne expert, found on Instagram at SkinTouchByTati.

  2. Oct 12

    The Grocery Saga: Part 2

    Healthy eating does not have to wreck your budget, but it does require strategy. Holly and Rachel break down the real cost of grocery shopping, the mental load of feeding yourself well, and the exact habits that keep their food bills manageable without living on drive-thru dinners. Holly brings her spreadsheet energy and budget-first mindset, while Rachel shares the more flexible, convenience-loving side of shopping smart. Together, they compare Aldi, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Whole Foods, and local markets, and get brutally honest about where healthy food is actually worth the splurge and where you can save. From BOGO hunting and meal planning to the debate over frozen versus fresh, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways you can use on your very next grocery run. You’ll discover: Why planning your meals before you shop is the fastest way to cut waste and overspendingHow Aldi and Costco can be inconvenient but still save you serious moneyWhich groceries they always buy, from chicken thighs and salmon to sweet potatoes, rice, pasta, and tortillasWhy processed foods and pre-made meals often cost more than single-ingredient staplesHow frozen and canned foods can be just as smart as fresh when you shop intentionallyHolly and Rachel also get into the real numbers behind their monthly grocery spending, what changes when you eat out less, and why a healthy fridge does not have to look boring. If you’ve ever wondered how to eat better without feeling like every cart trip is a financial attack, this episode gives you the mindset and the methods to do it.Perfect for anyone trying to shop healthier, spend smarter, and stop treating grocery runs like a mystery.

  3. Sep 28

    The Grocery Saga: Part 1

    Holly and Rachel chat about whether healthy eating really has to be expensive, sharing their different grocery budgets, favorite stores, and shopping habits. They explore how meal planning, shopping with a list, choosing staples, and using frozen or canned foods can help make grocery shopping more affordable—and less stressful. Along the way, they swap stories about Aldi, Costco, Publix deals, grocery-store temptations, and the foods they keep on hand, offering a down-to-earth look at how to eat well without wasting food or breaking the bank.

  4. Sep 14

    Yap Session - Type B

    When your favorite healthy habits start feeling broken, the fix is not more willpower - it is smarter recovery, better food swaps, and knowing when to sit the hell down. Holly Austin and Rachel Carson turn a chaotic catch-up into a brutally honest, funny, and surprisingly useful conversation about injury, burnout, nutrition ruts, and what it takes to keep showing up for your body when you would rather do anything else.You'll also get a pile of practical real-life upgrades: Rachel's coconut water obsession, Holly's creamy salsa crock pot chicken, the bean-and-taco combo that actually hits, the walking pad review, and the snack and breakfast swaps keeping both of them sane. Plus, they spiral into the universal adulting problems nobody warned you about - from budget battles and recipe fatigue to the emotional damage of football season taking over every screen in the house.Perfect for anyone who is tired of pretending healthy habits are easy, needs new meal ideas, or simply wants to hear two people talk themselves into and out of wellness in the most entertaining way possible.

  5. Aug 31

    80/20 Lifestyle: Are You Really Living It?

    The problem with "80/20" isn't the idea - it's how easily it gets misread. If your "healthy" breakfast leaves you hungry in two hours, your day is already working against your fat loss, recomp, or energy goals.Holly and Rachel cut through the noise on what an 80/20 lifestyle actually looks like in real life, why so many people think they're being disciplined when the numbers say otherwise, and how to spot the difference between a meal that looks healthy and one that actually works for your body.

  6. Aug 17

    Health Maxxing: The Trap

    Season 3 kicks off with a brutally honest take on optimization culture, and the message is simple: not everything needs to be maxed. If you’ve ever felt pressure to protein max, fiber max, sleep max, or turn wellness into a full-time job, this conversation will help you cut through the noise fast. Rachel Carson and Holly Austin break down why maxing can be a useful tool, but a terrible lifestyle. From realistic ways to increase protein and steps, to the traps of low-carb extremes, to the bigger question of whether you actually need to “earn” balance, they pull apart the hype and show how progress really works in real life.

  7. Jun 2

    365 Days, Zero BS

    Join us as we celebrate the one-year anniversary of our podcast, reflecting on growth, lessons learned, and the evolution of our wellness journeys. Holly and Rachel share candid insights, funny moments, and future plans in this special episode.

  8. May 11

    Pro Volleyball Player Allison Holder on Going Pro & Athlete Wellness, with the Omaha Supernovas

    We are kicking off a very special episode with our first ever guest, Allison Holder — defensive player for the Omaha Supernovas and recipient of the inaugural Diane Mendenhall Culture and Community Impact Award. Allison sits down with Rachel and Holly to get real about what it actually takes to perform at the professional level — mentally, physically, and emotionally. We talk imposter syndrome, pregame rituals, recovery routines, the truth about what wellness really means when it's literally your job, and why the best liberos usually go completely unnoticed. Plus, mustard on eggs. Yes, really. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to level up from college to pro — or just want to feel inspired by a woman doing extraordinary things with incredible humility — this one is for you.

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Join Holly & Rachel—former athletes wellness pros—as they cut through the noise and dive into real conversations about fitness, health, relationships, and life beyond the trends. Grounded in authenticity and years of lived experience, this podcast brings honest takes, a little humor, and practical wisdom for navigating wellness and womanhood on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Holly Volz Rachel Carson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Holly Volz Rachel Carson
  • Show Website
    Cut the BS