All In Wellness Approach

AIWA Collective
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All In Wellness Approach is the podcast for people who know what to do… but still feel stuck doing it. Hosted by best friends Aubrey and Amanda, AIWA bridges the gap between insight and execution across faith, fitness, relationships, mindset, and real-world performance. Then stay for the All In After Show with Sarah — a.k.a. Sarah Behind the Scenes — where the conversations continue with raw reflections, practical takeaways, behind-the-mic moments you won’t hear anywhere else, and patterns get unpacked so real change can happen. No perfection culture. No empty motivation. Just honest conversations and tools that move you forward. Your wellness. Your life. Your way.All in.

  1. MAY 12

    What a Birth Doula Wishes Every Woman Knew

    Send us Fan Mail Birth is one of the most intense physiological and psychological experiences a woman will ever go through, yet many women enter labor feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, and disconnected from how their bodies actually work. In this episode, we sit down with birth doula Jackie Woodfin to have an honest conversation about pregnancy, labor, advocacy, postpartum recovery, and the nervous system’s role in birth. We explore what a doula actually does, why continuous support during labor matters, and how fear, stress, and environment can directly impact the birth experience. Jackie also breaks down common interventions, informed consent, epidurals, inductions, C-sections, and the importance of preparation over perfection. This conversation goes far beyond birth plans. It’s about learning to trust your body, advocate for yourself, and approach one of life’s most vulnerable experiences with education instead of fear. Whether you’re planning to have children, currently pregnant, postpartum, or simply wanting a deeper understanding of women’s health and physiology, this episode offers a grounded and empowering perspective. Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notifications Share this episode with someone preparing for birth or navigating postpartum Follow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&As Comment or DM us: What is one thing you wish more women understood about birth? Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    57 min

  2. APR 14

    Strength Training While Pregnant: A Surrogate’s Perspective

    Send us Fan Mail Strength training while pregnant is one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health, especially within the context of surrogacy. In this episode, we sit down with Lauren to share her journey into surrogacy—what led her to say yes, what the process actually looked like, and the responsibility of carrying a baby for someone else. We also explore how she approached strength training during pregnancy, how she adapted her workouts, and how staying active supported both her physical health and mental resilience. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. It’s about trust, discipline, and learning how to work with your body instead of against it. If you’ve ever been curious about surrogacy or questioned what’s safe when it comes to working out during pregnancy, this episode offers a grounded and honest perspective. Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    41 min

  3. MAR 31

    The Issue With Your Soft Tissue (Pain, Recovery & Injury Prevention)

    Send us Fan Mail One of the most overlooked contributors to chronic pain, limited mobility, and recurring injuries is soft tissue dysfunction. Many people treat pain as a skeletal issue — focusing on bones, joints, or posture — without realizing that unresolved soft tissue restrictions are often the real root cause. In this episode, soft tissue specialist Ted Plasko explains how muscles, fascia, and scar tissue directly impact movement, recovery, and long-term joint health. Amanda and Ted break down why rest and recovery are not the same thing, how scar tissue forms after injury or surgery, and how stress becomes stored in the body — often showing up as pain, tightness, or restricted range of motion. They also explore why preventative soft tissue work isn’t a luxury, but a necessary part of sustainable wellness and injury prevention. Whether you’re an athlete, desk worker, or living in a high-stress body, this episode will help you understand how movement, recovery, and intentional care work together to support long-term health. In This Episode • What soft tissue is and how it affects skeletal health • Why soft tissue issues often show up as joint pain • The difference between rest and true recovery • How movement supports mobility and injury prevention • Scar tissue’s role in chronic pain • How stress contributes to physical dysfunction • Why prevention beats reactive treatment Key Takeaways • Soft tissue issues often precede skeletal pain • Recovery requires intention, not just rest • Scar tissue can restrict movement long after healing • Stress can amplify pain and tension • Soft tissue work is maintenance, not indulgence • Prevention improves mobility and quality of life Guest: Ted Plasko Expertise: Soft Tissue Specialist Hosted by: Amanda Norcott – Co-Founder, AIWA Collective Keywords soft tissue health, injury prevention, recovery vs rest, scar tissue pain, movement and mobility, pain management, holistic wellness, functional movement, AIWA podcast, All In Wellness Approach Sound Bites “The body keeps the score.” “You can find that person.” “Choose your hard.” Connect With AIWA  https://linktr.ee/AIWACollective Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    54 min

  4. MAR 10

    PCOS: Why So Many Women Aren’t Getting Better (And What Actually Helps)

    Send us Fan Mail PCOS affects millions of women, yet many are told the same few solutions: birth control, medication, and “just manage the symptoms.” But what happens when those solutions don’t actually make you feel better? In this episode, we sit down with integrative health coach and functional nutrition specialist Carolyn Littrell to unpack why so many women with PCOS struggle to see real improvement and what lifestyle changes can actually move the needle. Carolyn’s authority in this conversation didn’t begin with credentials. It began with her own PCOS diagnosis, unanswered questions, and a body that wasn’t responding to the advice she was given. After being told that birth control and medication were the primary options, she began digging deeper into the root causes of hormonal imbalance. Through nutrition, metabolic health, and intentional lifestyle shifts, Carolyn transformed her own health and now helps other women do the same. In this conversation, we discuss what PCOS actually is, why so many women feel dismissed when seeking answers, and how small but intentional lifestyle changes can dramatically impact hormonal health. If you’ve struggled with fatigue, irregular cycles, hormonal acne, weight fluctuations, or the feeling that your symptoms were brushed off as “normal,” this episode will help you better understand what may actually be happening in your body and where to start. Topics discussed in this episode: Understanding PCOS symptoms and diagnosis Why many women feel dismissed in traditional healthcare Lifestyle changes that support hormonal balance The role of nutrition in managing PCOS Small habit changes that compound over time How community and accountability support long-term health Advocating for personalized health solutions Guest Carolyn Littrell Integrative Health Coach | Functional Nutrition Specialist Resources mentioned Elevate Thrive https://www.elevatethrivewellness.com Environmental Working Group https://www.ewg.org/ Function Health Labs https://my.functionhealth.com/signup?code=AWARRICK10&_saasquatch=AWARRICK10&d=GIVE50 My Productivity Journal Email team@aiwacollective.com  for access Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    40 min

  5. FEB 10

    Adult Friendships Are Hard — Here’s Why (And What Actually Helps)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jess Humphrey shares why making and keeping friends as an adult feels so different, what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and what helps you build real community and stability again. We talk honestly about loneliness, survival mode, changing seasons of life, and the effort it takes to create meaningful friendships as an adult. Jess is a military spouse and mom who has experienced constant relocation, seasons of single parenting during deployment, and the emotional weight of starting over socially. Through her personal health journey and self-discovery, she breaks down how intentional routines, honest communication, and aligned priorities helped her move from simply surviving to feeling grounded and connected again. In this conversation, we cover: • Why adult friendships often become surface-level • How survival mode blocks connection • Communicating expectations without guilt • Long-distance friendships that last • Building community with intention • Creating stability through daily routines This episode is for anyone who’s felt lonely in a full life, struggled to find their people, or wondered why friendships feel harder now than they used to. Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    53 min

  6. JAN 27

    Why Cutting Calories Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)

    Send us Fan Mail Cutting calories is often the first thing people try when they want to lose weight, but for many, it’s the very thing keeping them stuck. In this After Show episode of the All In Wellness Approach podcast, the hosts unpack why calorie cutting alone backfires and how healing your relationship with food requires more than restriction. Following the conversation with Dan Stein, this episode explores how isolation makes healing harder, why perfectionism and shame derail progress, and how faith and community play a foundational role in long-term wellness. The discussion breaks down the emotional and social weight of food, why support systems matter, and why true healing was never meant to happen alone. You’ll hear honest reflections on asking for help, rebuilding trust with food, and shifting from control-based habits to sustainable practices rooted in compassion and connection. The episode closes with practical wellness reminders, including hydration tips and reframing food as nourishment instead of fear. If you’ve felt frustrated, burnt out, or stuck in the cycle of dieting and starting over, this conversation offers a grounded, faith-forward perspective on what actually leads to lasting change. GUEST: Dan Stein - From recruiting at Google, Snapchat, and Andreessen Horowitz to being featured in Men’s Health for his personal wellness journey, Dan has launched Pax; an athletic apparel brand rooted in mental health, and has traveled to more than 30 countries along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Cutting calories alone often leads to burnout and stalled progress • Isolation makes healing harder and support accelerates growth • Faith provides a foundation for freedom from perfectionism • Food is deeply social and emotional, not just physical • Sustainable wellness is built through connection, not control Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    32 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Starting Before You’re Ready: Bravery, Community & the Why Behind Growth

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this All In After Show mini-series of The All In Wellness Approach, Aubrey and Amanda go deeper into the conversation behind building something meaningful before you feel prepared — using the real-life journey of opening True Fit Georgetown as the backdrop. This episode centers on the truth that growth rarely starts with confidence — it starts with action. Through honest reflection and lived experience, the hosts unpack what it actually looks like to begin with limited resources, navigate setbacks, and create a safe, supportive environment rooted in community rather than perfection. They explore bravery as a practice, not a personality trait; how setbacks strengthen resilience; and why finding your “why” is essential for sustained motivation. The conversation also introduces the Five Whys Method as a powerful self-discovery tool — helping listeners uncover deeper purpose beneath surface-level goals. This After Show is about momentum, meaning, and building spaces — gyms, communities, and lives — where people feel safe enough to show up, struggle, and grow together. In This Episode What it really means to start before you feel readyWhy perfection isn’t required for progressBuilding a safe and supportive gym environmentHow setbacks shape resilience instead of stopping growthWhy bravery is action taken in fear, not confidenceThe role of community during hard seasonsFinding your “why” and how it fuels long-term motivationUsing the Five Whys Method for deeper self-discoveryWhy meaningful change doesn’t require massive goalsBringing others along as part of your growth journey Key Takeaways You don’t need all the tools to start — you need momentum.Failure is not final; it’s part of the process.Bravery is doing the work even when fear is present.Community support is essential during setbacks.A strong “why” transforms motivation and direction.The Five Whys Method helps uncover deeper purpose.Safe spaces foster connection, trust, and growth.Setbacks often become the foundation for resilience.Growth is meant to be shared, not carried alone.Small, intentional actions can create meaningful change.Keywords wellness, fitness, community, resilience, personal growth, gym environment, self-discovery, motivation, bravery, support, mindset, purpose, growth, intentional living Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    36 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    You, Food, and the Truth: From Starving the Body to Feeding the Soul

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The All In Wellness Approach, Dan Stein shares a deeply personal and transformative journey through anorexia, self-discovery, faith, and the slow, intentional work of healing. Dan opens up about early struggles with body image, the quiet progression of his eating disorder, and the moment he finally acknowledged the truth. He explores how learning about fitness and mental health empowered his recovery, why community matters, and how faith grounded him during moments of uncertainty. Dan also dives into the perspective-shifting power of travel and the creation of his activewear brand PAX, built around the idea that true wellness is peace — physically, mentally, and spiritually. This conversation is a raw, honest look at the inner battles many people face and the peace that comes when you begin to trust your body, your story, and your purpose again. Key Takeaways Instant gratification complicates long-term wellness and recovery Sharing personal stories helps others feel seen and supported Eating disorders are often subtle and easily overlooked Acknowledging the truth is the critical first step Knowledge empowers healing and informed choices Faith played a foundational role in Dan’s recovery You can’t heal in isolation — community matters Travel broadens perspective and reshapes priorities Trusting in a higher plan brings peace during uncertainty Recovery is not linear — it requires patience and grace Keywords: Eating Disorder, Anorexia, Mental Health, Recovery, Fitness, Faith, Wellness, Body Image, Personal Growth, Travel, PAX Brand, Men’s Mental Health, Healing Journey, Self-Improvement References: Mental Health & Eating Disorder Support National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org NEDA Helpline: 1-800-931-2237 ANAD (Support Groups & Resources): https://anad.org/ National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders Mayo Clinic – Eating Disorder Treatment: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eating-disorders/in-depth/eating-disorder-treatment Support the show Connect with Us https://linktr.ee/AIWAcollective If You Enjoyed This Episode Subscribe + turn on notificationsShare this episode with someone who’s navigating burnoutFollow us on socials for upcoming After Show Q&AsComment or DM us: What signs of burnout have you noticed in yourself lately?Thanks for listening. Let’s live well—for the long haul. — Your AIWA Team

    50 min
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All In Wellness Approach is the podcast for people who know what to do… but still feel stuck doing it. Hosted by best friends Aubrey and Amanda, AIWA bridges the gap between insight and execution across faith, fitness, relationships, mindset, and real-world performance. Then stay for the All In After Show with Sarah — a.k.a. Sarah Behind the Scenes — where the conversations continue with raw reflections, practical takeaways, behind-the-mic moments you won’t hear anywhere else, and patterns get unpacked so real change can happen. No perfection culture. No empty motivation. Just honest conversations and tools that move you forward. Your wellness. Your life. Your way.All in.

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  • Creator
    AIWA Collective
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 All In Wellness Approach
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    All In Wellness Approach