Into the Blue with Mahan and V

Mahan + Vanessa

'Into the Blue with Mahan and V’ is a Health and Fitness podcast led by strength coaches Mahan Elmi and Vanessa Marilynn. It is aimed at dispelling, debunking, and demystifying all things Women's Fitness. We broach popular topics such as training, nutrition, exercise, mindset, culture and psychology as well as feature a wide range of guests from the fitness industry and beyond. We hope to clear the waters and well as have a lot fun along the way, wherever the show may take us. You can reach the hosts on IG at @mahanelmi_ and @vanessamarilynn. Please enjoy :)

  1. 02/01/2024

    15. Pinterest rules 📌

    the downsides of perfectionism, should you train when you’re sick? and the difference between men + women when they’re sick—amongst other shenanigans :) enjoy!

  2. 01/27/2024

    14. The return 🙌

    We back bischis!!! @vanessamarilynn @mahan.elmi_

  3. 07/06/2023

    13. making life changing moves with Coach Larisa 🩷 @larifitfam

    a mutli-timezone episode with fellow fitness trainer and coach Larisa @larifitfam all the way from Romania! Lari discusses leaving her corporate job to follow her passion, what mindset is required to make a big change in your life, what fulfills her most in her professional life now, how she helped a client who was misled by a toxic diet trend, and the difference for her between remote and in-person coaching.

  4. 05/21/2023

    11. If it’s not a hell YES it’s a hell NO 🌈 with Mahan + V

    we talked it was fun and deep :D complacency, control, food mind/body/brain emotional connection, going for that job, being in a rut, adversity, self-validation, challenge and change and some 🔥 sleep tips! @mahanelmi_ @vanessamarilynn

  5. 05/21/2023

    10. Sex & Stress with Morgan Woodfine @morganwoodfine

    “There is nothing more important than your health and your mental wellbeing. And if that is not on the top of your to-do list, it’s going to come back and bite you in the ass.” We FINALLY have Morgan Woodfine on the show:) Let’s talk S.A.D., tanning your booty hole, motherhood, post-partum, sexual expression, the need for co-regulation and community, soothing your nervous system, attachment theory, sexuality, kinks, BDSM, and much much more! @morganwoodfine / @mahanelmi_ / @vanessamarilynn

  6. 04/03/2023

    9. Myth-Busting, Gut Health and the Nervous System with Alessandra Orehek

    Is fruit making you gain weight? How about French fries? We open up this episode with some good old fashioned myth busting and are joined by the lovely fellow strength coach Alessandra Orehek. We chat gut health, nutrition, stress, trauma, healing, pizza, pleasure, the joy of eating, living an extraordinary life, lavender lattes, and things you actually need to know to improve your health and fitness. *This episode is not intended to be used as medical advice ;). You can find Alessandra on Instagram @alessandra_orehek and your hosts @mahan_elmi and @vanessamarilynn

  7. 03/16/2023

    8. V and M: Social Media, Boundaries, People Pleasing, Mental Health and Burnout

    This is kind of a wild and wacky episode where we didnt know what we talked about… but it’s got some good chunks of gold! Topics include: getting hate on social media, setting boundaries, people pleasing and how it effects your health, mental health, S.A.D. and our personal tips on burnout as well as some suuuuuuper unsolicited and unqualified parenting advice no one asked us for. :) Have fun!

  8. 02/13/2023

    7. the Menstrual Cycle talk

    The one about PERIODS! In this episode we discuss: • The importance of consent and choice in training and coaching • (29:55) V’s thoughts on training around The Menstrual Cycle, the “cycle syncing” craze, and the biggest facts you need to know about your cycle. “Flo Tracker” is the app Vanessa refers too and reccomend (free version available). Send us a DM on Instagram any time to let us know if you like the show, if you have any questions for us, or would like to suggest a topic for our brains to pick at. Vanessa can be found on IG @vanessamarilynn and Mahan @mahanelmi_

    7. the Menstrual Cycle talk
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'Into the Blue with Mahan and V’ is a Health and Fitness podcast led by strength coaches Mahan Elmi and Vanessa Marilynn. It is aimed at dispelling, debunking, and demystifying all things Women's Fitness. We broach popular topics such as training, nutrition, exercise, mindset, culture and psychology as well as feature a wide range of guests from the fitness industry and beyond. We hope to clear the waters and well as have a lot fun along the way, wherever the show may take us. You can reach the hosts on IG at @mahanelmi_ and @vanessamarilynn. Please enjoy :)

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