Sober, Strong, & Slightly Unstable

Alana Asch & Jen Halper
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Mental Health

Welcome to Sober, Strong, and Slightly Unstable, formerly known as the Better Health Podcast. We are two childhood camp friends who drifted apart but reunited in recovery.  Alana is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach & Certified Mental Performance Coach. Jen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Personal Trainer. We talk all things fitness, mental health, and sobriety. Get ready for reps, real talk, gains and growth!

  1. Jan 23

    The One About the Season 2 Finale

    The finale of season 2 is here! Our hosts wrap up the season with a talk on gym etiquette, some highs and lows of the season, and what they learned about each other.  Our hosts want to thank everyone who listened to this season's episodes. If you have any topics you'd like discussed next season, message Jen or Alana on instagram or send them an email with suggestions! They will take a short break and then begin recording season 3.  Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  2. Jan 16

    The One About the Most Important Relationship You Will Ever Have...and Lego's

    In this episode, Jen and Alana talk about the most important relationship you will ever have, which is the relationship with yourself. They talk about the evolution of their relationship with themselves and how that has affected their dating lives. The two also talk about ways they continue to nurture their relationship with themselves and how you can, too. And they discover their shared passion for Lego's and how Jen built Lego's with her now finance on their second date.    Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  3. Jan 2

    The One About Why Coaches Need Coaches and Therapists Need Therapists

    Today's episode talks about why coaches, therapists, and helpers are often the ones holding space, offering guidance, and supporting others through growth, healing, and transformation. But who supports them? In this episode, we explore why even the most knowledgeable, self-aware professionals still need coaches, mentors, and therapists of their own.  You’ll learn why seeking support is not a weakness—but a powerful act of self-leadership, regulation, and sustainability.  Whether you’re a coach, therapist, trainer, or caregiver, this conversation is a reminder that growth is not meant to be done alone, and that being supported makes you better at supporting others. Because even the guides need guidance—and even the healers deserve healing.   Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  4. 12/19/2025

    The One About Hormones

    Jen and Alana break down a talk Alana gave at the NSCA Mid-Atlantic Conference for certified strength and conditioning coaches. The talk was called: The Female Athlete – What I Wish I Knew. We discuss what actually matters when coaching women—periods, hormones, strength training, and how the fitness industry got here. We unpack outdated narratives, common mistakes, and the things Alana wishes she’d known earlier, as both a coach and an athlete. This episode is for coaches, athletes, and anyone who wants to better understand women in strength and sport.   Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  5. 12/12/2025

    The One About Active Listening

    In today's episode, our hosts talk about what active listening is, how you can practice doing it, and why it's important to just have someone to talk to, even if you can't "fix" what their going through.    Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  6. 12/05/2025

    The One About the Toxic Side of Exercise, Part 2

    Welcome back for part 2 of Jen and Alana talking about the toxic side of exercise. They cover their own experiences with a toxic relationship to exercise and how to identify if you have a toxic relationship with exercise. It wouldn't be an episode without a tangent--> our hosts dive into how to do pull-ups if your ceiling is too low, so Jen can have a killer back for her wedding.    Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  7. 11/21/2025

    The One About the Toxic Side of Exercise (Part 1)

    Exercise can empower us — but sometimes it can control us. In this episode, Jen and Alana explore how the pursuit of strength, health, or aesthetic goals can drift into unhealthy territory. We share signs to watch for, stories from our own journeys, and practical ideas for reconnecting with movement in a way that feels supportive, not punishing.   Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

  8. 11/14/2025

    The One About CBT

    This episode dives into CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), a traditional talk therapy model that you may have heard of. Our hosts talk about what CBT is, how it works, who it can work for, and how Alana also utilizes parts of CBT with her athletes.    Follow us on Instagram:  Jen Lauren Health The Better Coach   Work with us:  Jen's website Alana's website   Rate and review our podcast anywhere you listen!

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Welcome to Sober, Strong, and Slightly Unstable, formerly known as the Better Health Podcast. We are two childhood camp friends who drifted apart but reunited in recovery.  Alana is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach & Certified Mental Performance Coach. Jen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Personal Trainer. We talk all things fitness, mental health, and sobriety. Get ready for reps, real talk, gains and growth!

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  • Creator
    Alana Asch & Jen Halper
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Sober, Strong, & Slightly Unstable