Best Life By You Podcast

Julia Furlipa

Welcome to Best Life By You, a podcast hosted by Julia that explores nutrition, mindset, fitness, relationships, and holistic wellness to help listeners create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Blending education, humor, and meaningful conversations, the show focuses on the choices within our control that support personal growth and well-being. Our interviews include professional athletes, sports agents, bestselling authors, speakers, physicians, Olympic coaches, CEOs, and other leaders and experts from a variety of fields. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

  1. 5d ago

    #67 | How Anthony Masiello Lost 160 Pounds on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet, with Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

    Denied life insurance at 33, Anthony Masiello knew something had to change. In  this episode of Best Life by You, he shares how he lost 160 pounds in 20 months  after embracing a whole food plant-based diet and how his transformation  changed his family’s future.  Anthony joins Julia to discuss the mindset behind lasting change, why he started  adding nourishing foods instead of focusing only on restriction, and how he went  from struggling with his health to running races with his family.  We also explore his career shift from pharmaceutical research to lifestyle  telemedicine, the importance of individualized medical care, and his vision for a  longer “play span”—more years enjoying the things you love.  What’s your biggest WHY for getting healthier? Share it in the comments.  Subscribe to Best Life by You for more conversations about nutrition, mindset,  movement, and living well.  CONNECT WITH ANTHONY MASIELLO  Website: https://love.life/  Lifestyle Telemedicine: https://lifestyletelemedicine.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amasiello/  CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://blby.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa  CHAPTERS  00:00 Why change is hard—and worth it  01:58 Meet Anthony Masiello  02:53 What a skin carotenoid scan measures  04:00 From healthcare research to personal transformation  06:06 Childhood weight struggles and the mindset for change 08:27 Finding his why—and why eating less wasn’t enough  10:40 Discovering Eat to Live  13:00 Adding more fruits and vegetables  16:43 Losing the first 30 pounds  17:12 Adding healthy foods instead of focusing on restriction  22:58 Starting to run and reaching 160 pounds lost  25:13 Becoming the active father he wanted to be  27:58 How his transformation influenced his family  32:34 Rethinking medication and lifestyle change  34:52 Creating lifestyle telemedicine  37:13 Personalized care and patient empowerment 40:56 Finding your personal reason to get healthy  42:40 Common concerns in lifestyle medicine  44:55 What to add when cutting foods isn’t enough  46:13 Different goals need different approaches  47:57 Beyond lifespan: Extending your “play span”  49:13 Closing reflections and where to connect  Anthony shares his personal experience; individual results vary. Medication  changes should be made with your prescribing clinician.  #AnthonyMasiello #PlantBasedDiet #WeightLossJourney #LifestyleMedicine  #WholeFoodPlantBased

  2. Oct 9

    #66 | The REAL Reason People Go Vegan with CEO & Realtor Lance Wilson & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

    What’s your reason for going vegan? For Lance Wilson, it started with the environment, became a commitment to animals, and changed how he approaches food, community, and business. In this episode of Best Life By You, Julia sits down with Lance Wilson, co-founder of Vegan Realty and host of the Health & Real Estate Podcast. Lance shares how Cowspiracy sparked his vegan journey, why compassion keeps him committed, and how he transitioned from vegan junk food toward more whole plant foods. They also explore veganism and masculinity, navigating criticism, finding your “why,” and building a business around your values. Lance explains how Vegan Realty gives back by donating $1,000 to animal rescues or nonprofits whenever the team helps a client buy or sell a home. Whether you’re vegan, curious about plant-based living, or looking to connect your work with your purpose, this conversation offers a personal look at living in alignment. 💬 What inspired you to go vegan, or what makes you curious about it? Share your “why” in the comments. Subscribe to Best Life By You for more conversations about nutrition, mindset, relationships, and creating a life that reflects your values. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Your “Why” Matters 02:01 Meet Lance Wilson 03:22 How Cowspiracy Sparked His Vegan Journey 07:01 Veganism, Masculinity & Athletic Performance 08:51 Finding Your Why & Making Progress 12:56 Bringing The Game Changers to the Community 14:07 Inspiring Others & Handling Criticism 18:44 Why Veganism Triggers Strong Reactions 22:34 Going Vegan Gradually, Protein & Fiber 25:24 From Junk Food Vegan to Whole Plant Foods 29:58 Food Habits, Cravings & Finding Balance 39:09 Lance’s 30-Day Raw Vegan Experience 43:06 Daily Eating Routines & Personal Preferences 46:50 What Is Vegan Realty? 49:32 Building Community & Giving Back 52:23 Turning Passion into a Business 54:18 The Health & Real Estate Podcast 56:43 Bringing Your Values into Your Work 1:00:25 Christspiracy, Faith & Animal Ethics 1:03:02 Living in Alignment with Your Values 1:05:33 Documentary Recommendations 1:06:20 Final Thoughts & Where to Connect 🔗Connect with Lance & Vegan Realty Vegan Realty: https://www.linktr.ee/veganrealty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganrealty/ Lance Wilson IG: https://www.instagram.com/lanceiamhealthy/ Health & Real Estate Podcast: https://youtube.com/@HealthAndRealEstatePodcast CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://blby.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa #Veganism #PlantBased #LanceWilson #VeganForTheAnimals #VeganRealty

  3. Oct 2

    #65 | Comparison Stops You From Living: Pilates, Confidence & Self-Worth | Rose Verde & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

    What happens when you stop comparing yourself to others and start focusing on your own growth? Pilates instructor Rose Verde joins Julia on Best Life by You for an honest conversation about body confidence, self-worth, boundaries, and living authentically. Rose shares how her experience with scoliosis led her to Pilates and why consistency and mindful movement are central to her practice. We explore Pilates, yoga, and strength training, the intimidation of trying something new, and the pressure of social media comparison. Beyond fitness, we talk about knowing your value, building a meaningful career, protecting your time, and having the courage to speak up for yourself. Rose’s reminder ties it all together: focus on your own garden. If you’re learning to trust yourself, set boundaries, or embrace being a beginner, this conversation is for you. CHAPTERS 00:00 Focus on Your Own Garden — Episode Preview 01:33 Meet Rose Verde 02:37 How Scoliosis Led Rose to Pilates 05:56 Consistency, Confidence & the Mind-Body Connection 08:50 Pilates, Yoga & Strength Training 12:22 Why Starting Pilates Can Feel Intimidating 16:38 Social Media Pressure & Comparison 20:21 Focus on Your Own Garden 22:24 Using Social Media as a Resource 25:27 Knowing Your Value & Building a Sustainable Career 29:19 Inside Rose’s Pilates Practice 32:21 Building a Business & Believing in Yourself 36:23 Defining Success on Your Own Terms 40:14 Money Mindset, Hard Work & Opportunity 43:35 Self-Respect & Setting Boundaries 47:27 Love, Confidence & Lessons from Relationships 51:50 When People Show You Who They Are 52:55 Investing in Yourself & Knowing Your Standards 57:54 Trusting Your Gut 59:15 Growth Through Challenge & Humility 01:01:22 Living Authentically & Embracing Your Inner Child 01:04:24 Connect with Rose & Closing Thoughts CONNECT WITH ROSE VERDE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandcore_pilates/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandcorepilates CONNECT WITH JULIA FURLIPA My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://blby.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa What’s one way you’re choosing to focus on your own garden? Share it in the comments. Subscribe to Best Life by You for more conversations about mindset, movement, relationships, and personal growth. #RoseVerde #Pilates #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #BestLifeByYou

  4. Sep 25

    #64 | Manifesting a Win: Bodybuilding, Injury & Finding Balance, with Rebecca Canavan and Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast: The Athlete Corner

    What happens after you win a bodybuilding competition but no longer feel like yourself? On Best Life by You: Athlete Corner, Julia Furlipa reconnects with former college athlete and nationally qualified bikini bodybuilder Rebecca Canavan. Rebecca shares how she went from track and field to the bodybuilding stage, the pressure she felt during competition prep, and the back injury that changed her path. She also talks about physical therapy, rebuilding her relationship with food and exercise, and what health looks like for her today. Chapters 00:00 Rebecca on losing her love for the gym 01:38 Welcome to Athlete Corner 03:30 Growing up with sports and running track 07:11 Life after college athletics 09:25 Why Rebecca tried bodybuilding 12:14 Nine months of competition prep 16:08 Food obsession and the unseen mental toll 24:20 Winning and qualifying for nationals 34:24 Manifesting a win 40:50 The squat injury that changed everything 43:11 Physical therapy and recovery 47:01 Leaving competitive bodybuilding behind 55:17 Lessons Rebecca carries forward 1:02:07 Her health routine today 1:13:01 What living her best life means CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://blby.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa #BestLifeByYou #AthleteCorner #BodybuildingJourney #FitnessRecovery #RebeccaCanavan

  5. Sep 18

    #63 | Stop Quitting on Yourself: Build a Strong Body and Mind | Tiana Gonzalez & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

    What if you do not need more discipline, a perfect workout plan, or four flawless gym sessions every week? What if you simply need to stop quitting on yourself? On this episode of the Best Life by You Podcast, Julia sits down with Tiana Gonzalez, personal trainer, women’s strength coach, founder of Unbreakable Mind and Body, and host of the Unbreakable Mind and Body Podcast. Tiana shares how bodybuilding damaged her metabolism, reproductive health, thyroid, kidneys, and liver, and how that experience reshaped her approach to women’s fitness. She explains why strength training is about far more than changing your appearance. It can help you build confidence, resilience, self-trust, and the courage to do difficult things. Julia and Tiana also discuss consistency, coaching, comparison, career changes, motherhood, relationships, outgrowing friendships, and why women should never feel pressured to settle. Connect with Tiana Gonzalez: Website: https://unbreakablemindandbody.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tianamoves/ Podcast: https://unbreakablemindandbody.com/podcast CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa CHAPTERS00:00 Stop quitting on yourself 01:23 Meet Tiana Gonzalez 02:51 From ballet to strength training 05:59 The hidden cost of bodybuilding 13:44 When fitness becomes unhealthy 16:22 The reality behind fitness images 25:05 Growth, jealousy, and outgrowing people 31:28 Why Tiana focuses on women 36:08 How strength training changes your life 42:51 Can women really balance everything? 46:18 Why successful people still need coaches 49:18 Consistency matters more than perfection 51:22 Credentials versus real credibility 57:22 Tiana’s mission 01:00:14 Building self-trust by doing hard things 01:04:32 Strong body, strong values, strong mind 01:07:23 Choosing yourself and refusing to settle 01:09:31 Become Unbreakable 01:12:26 It is never too late to change your life Subscribe for conversations about fitness, nutrition, mindset, relationships, and creating your best life. #WomensFitness #StrengthTrainingForWomen #FitnessMindset #SelfConfidence

  6. Sep 11

    #62 | Plant-Based Food Isn't Boring: A Vegan Chef Exposes the Biggest Myths | Elyce Jacobson & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

    Think plant-based food means bland salads, mushy tofu, expensive groceries, or protein deficiencies? Vegan chef and entrepreneur Elyce Jacobson joins Julia Furlipa on the Best Life BY You Podcast to challenge those myths. Elyce shares how culinary school changed her relationship with meat, why she became vegan, and how she creates colorful, flavorful meals that surprise even non-vegans. They discuss protein, fiber, vitamin B12, soy, gut health, meal preparation, eating out, traveling while vegan, and making healthier choices without restrictive diets. Connect with Elyce Jacobson Website: https://www.bewholesome.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewholesome123/ CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa Subscribe for more conversations about nutrition, mindset, fitness, relationships, and creating your best life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Plant-based food should be exciting 01:16 Meet vegan chef Elyce Jacobson 03:22 Why culinary school changed everything 07:10 Can pregnancy be healthy without animal products? 08:53 Is plant-based eating restrictive? 11:54 The truth about vitamin B 1213:17 Why fiber may matter more than protein 14:44 Raising children around plant-based food 17:11 Is eating plant-based expensive? 19:46 Micronutrients, gut health, and mental wellness 24:01 From restaurant owner to meal-prep chef 28:19 Elyce's real mission 31:51 Mock meats and common misconceptions 33:05 Why people struggle to prioritize health 37:20 Carnivore diets and restrictive nutrition advice 43:22 Why your body needs more plants 45:37 Soy, dairy, and menopause myths 51:21 Handling criticism and social situations 57:25 Eating vegan at restaurants and while traveling 1:00:27 Elyce's portable food strategy 1:03:38 The Paris trip that ended in starvation 1:08:33 Creating watermelon tuna and carrot lox 1:11:34 What living your best life means 1:14:55 Final thoughts and where to find Elyce #PlantBased #VeganChef #HealthyEating #GutHealth #VeganNutrition #BestLifeBYYou #ElyceJacobson #JuliaFurlipa

  7. Sep 4

    #61 | You Don't Want Recovery — You Want to Manage It: The Truth on Addiction | Amber Hollingsworth and Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

    No one actually wants recovery — they want to find a way to manage their addiction. That's the uncomfortable truth Amber Hollingsworth has learned after 20+ years counseling people through addiction and the families who love them. In this episode of Best Life By You, host Julia Furlipa sits down with Amber — YouTuber (800K+ subscribers) and founder of Family Recovery Academy — to unpack why "balance" is the wrong goal for addicts, how dopamine and the brain's pleasure-pain system get rewired, why people switch addictions (gambling to YouTube, crack to the gym), the difference between dependence and addiction, how family dynamics fuel the cycle, and why confronting a loved one almost never works. We also dig into caffeine and phone addiction, why recovery "success stories" rarely tell the whole truth, and where real healing actually begins: closing the gap between your behavior and your own values. Connect with Amber Hollingsworth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puttheshoveldown/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@puttheshoveldown Website: http://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/ Chapters: 00:00 Cold open — "No one wants recovery" 01:33 Welcome & introducing Amber Hollingsworth 02:02 Amber's background and 20+ years in addiction counseling 03:27 From teaching high school to running a teen addiction program 06:22 How she got resistant teens to show up 08:21 Why "balance" is the wrong goal for addicts 09:11 Who she works with today — entrepreneurs and businessmen 11:13 The myth of wanting recovery — "bargaining" and managing it 12:41 Nature vs. nurture — are we born with addictive traits? 14:20 Dopamine, the brain, and why it's not "broken" 15:50 Switching addictions — the gym as a healthy outlet 18:23 Why most people are leveraged into treatment 20:42 Case study: gambling addiction turned into a YouTube career 22:04 Amber's own family history with addiction 24:22 Rebuilding trust — the family dynamics that fuel addiction 26:50 Why alcoholics tend to be driven, Type-A people 28:53 The rebound effect — why the "fix" makes it worse 30:32 Replacement addictions: nicotine, caffeine, and sugar 32:13 Willpower is a limited resource — how to manage it 34:18 Is phone and social media use an addiction? 36:47 Comparison culture and recovery timelines 38:18 Why recovery "success stories" aren't the full truth 44:48 Dependence vs. addiction — what's the difference? 46:15 Does everyone need childhood trauma to become addicted? 48:25 What actually triggers someone into addiction 50:56 How to help a loved one without confronting them 55:46 What does living your best life mean to Amber? 58:00 Where to find Amber — Put the Shovel Down & Family Recovery Academy CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa  #Addiction #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealth #BestLifeByYou #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #DopamineDetox #FamilyRecovery #PutTheShovelDown #HealthPodcast

  8. Aug 28

    #60 | You’re More Than an Athlete: Coach Liz Flooks on Confidence, Fueling & Finding Your Voice | Best Life By You: The Athlete Corner, with Julia Furlipa

    What does it really take to succeed as an athlete, both on and off the court? On this episode of Best Life By You: Athlete Corner, Julia sits down with college basketball head coach and former Division I athlete Liz Flooks for a candid conversation about the lessons sports teach that go far beyond wins and losses. Liz shares her journey from growing up surrounded by basketball to becoming a collegiate head coach, why “family” is at the center of her coaching philosophy, and what she has learned from helping young women navigate confidence, pressure, body image, nutrition, mental health, setbacks, and life after sports. Julia and Liz also unpack the damaging comparison culture female athletes face on social media, why properly fueling your body matters for performance, and why the number on the scale does not define strength or health. Most importantly, Liz explains why some of her proudest coaching moments have nothing to do with basketball. They happen when her athletes find their voice, stand up for themselves, pursue ambitious goals, and become confident women. CHAPTERS 00:00 Set the Bar High 00:34 Welcome to Athlete Corner 02:58 Liz’s Basketball Story 07:26 Liz’s Coaching Philosophy 11:59 Why Team Sports Matter 19:02 The Hardest Parts of Coaching 23:48 Liz’s Most Rewarding Coaching Moments 28:21 Staying Healthy in a Demanding Career 35:09 The Biggest Struggle Facing Female Athletes 39:35 Social Media & Body Image 42:01 Fueling Your Body for Performance 46:49 What Undereating Can Do to Athletes 51:30 Nutrition, Body Recomposition & Mental Health 53:48 Eating Disorders in Female Athletes 58:17 Changing the Way You Talk to Yourself 1:00:39 The Younger-Self Exercise 1:02:00 Liz’s Advice for Athletes & Coaches 1:05:25 Following the Career You Actually Want 1:07:50 “Be Where Your Feet Are” 1:10:05 Closing CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY  My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/  My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/  Work with Julia: ⁠https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa #BestLifeByYou #AthleteCorner #FemaleAthletes #Basketball #SportsNutrition #AthleteMindset #WomenInSports #CollegeBasketball #CoachLizFlooks #SportsPsychology

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Welcome to Best Life By You, a podcast hosted by Julia that explores nutrition, mindset, fitness, relationships, and holistic wellness to help listeners create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Blending education, humor, and meaningful conversations, the show focuses on the choices within our control that support personal growth and well-being. Our interviews include professional athletes, sports agents, bestselling authors, speakers, physicians, Olympic coaches, CEOs, and other leaders and experts from a variety of fields. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Julia Furlipa
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Julia Furlipa
  • Show Website
    Best Life By You Podcast

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