The Sad and Buff Show

The Sad and Buff Show
The Sad and Buff Show

Hosted by Coach Anna, the One-Kidney Bodybuilder and two-time cancer survivor. The Sad and Buff Show was a raw look at the intersection of mental health and fitness, diving into topics like nutrition, motivation, body image, discipline, therapy, advocacy, and influencer culture—plus so much more.

  1. 05/03/2024

    (FINAL EPISODE) Morning rituals, sales pitches, and the trap of “sacrifice”

    In this episode, Shaylin and I talk about our morning routines that may or may not make sense, why “healing your gut” and “healing your hormones” and other sales pitches on social media get under our skin, and why sacrificing for something you don’t even want is not good for your mental health. — Let’s connect! IG: ⁠@stillwellfitness ⁠ Web: ⁠https://stillwellfit.com ⁠ Contact me: ⁠info@stillwellfit.com⁠ Want to look good while doing good?  Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand. ⁠⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠⁠.

    1h 2m

  2. 04/10/2024

    The Jane and Daria of Bodybuilding

    In this episode, I am joined by Shaylin, my former cohost and bestie, to talk about where she’s been, what she’s up to, and why fitness influencers talking about mental health can get on our nerves. TW: We do discuss some heavy topics, including suicide attempts and suicidal ideation, so please do not listen if you are not in a space to do so. — Let’s connect! IG: ⁠@stillwellfitness ⁠ Web: ⁠https://stillwellfit.com ⁠ Contact me: ⁠info@stillwellfit.com⁠ Want to look good while doing good?  Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand. ⁠⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠⁠.

    58 min

  3. 02/15/2024

    Sad & Buff Mini: How I survived RAI isolation

    In this mini episode, I talk about my experience prepping for and being in isolation for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy (treating metastasized thyroid cancer). Nutrition, side effects, hitting goals. All in there, so enjoy.

    11 min

  4. 02/06/2024

    Busting nutrition & fitness myths in 2024… with Kate & Julia

    In this episode, I am joined by my two favorite dietitians, Kate Zalewski and Julia Diaz, to bust some BIG nutrition & fitness myths. Some of the questions we dig into: Can people with one kidney lift weights? Are carbs bad? Can you have spinach? Do hormones impact weight loss? Do you need protein powders? What’s the deal with supplements? If you’re concerned about your kidney or thyroid health, you’re going to want to listen. Heck, even if you’re not, this episode is still for you. — Let’s connect! IG: ⁠@stillwellfitness ⁠ Web: ⁠https://stillwellfit.com ⁠ Contact me: ⁠info@stillwellfit.com⁠ Want to look good while doing good?  Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand. ⁠⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠⁠.

    45 min

  5. 12/08/2023

    One kidney, no thyroid... some problems? ... with Amy Moore Plaizier

    What are the chances that you’ll meet someone who had the same exact type of cancer as you? Actually, make that the same TWO types of cancer as you?  Probably slim.  But that’s the case for me and Amy Moore Plaizier. Amy and I both fought chromophobe renal cell carcinoma, and we both have BRAF+ papillary thyroid carcinoma. The kicker? We were both diagnosed within the last three years.  Wild. Just wild.  In this episode, I chat with Amy about her journey as a two-time cancer survivor, and how having one kidney and no thyroid has impacted her fitness, her energy, and her mental health. We talk about shouldering uncertainty, unpacking trauma, and dealing with the “wet noodle syndrome.”  What’s the “wet noodle syndrome”? Listen to find out. — Let’s connect! IG: @stillwellfitness  Web: https://stillwellfit.com Contact me: info@stillwellfit.com Want to look good while doing good?  Then, shop Vital Apparel, the mental health brand. ⁠Use code STILLWELLFIT for 15% off⁠.

    50 min

  6. 11/17/2023

    Who needs a thyroid anyways?… with Julia Diaz, RD

    In this episode, I chat with dietitian Julia Diaz, a 14-year thyroid cancer survivor helping fellow survivors navigate life without a thyroid. We talk about everything from the logistics of thyroid cancer survivorship and the impact hormones have on our health to feelings of isolation and coming to terms with our changed bodies. I may or may not have cried at one point. Find Julia on Instagram and TikTok: @thyroid.cancer.dietitian — IG: @stillwellfitness Web: https://stillwellfit.com Contact me: info@stillwellfit.com

    58 min

  7. 11/01/2023

    Busting renal diet myths… with Kate Zalewski, RDN, CSR, LDN

    In this episode, I sit down with renal dietitian Kate Zalewski (owner of Your Kidney Dietitian LLC) to take down all the nutrition myths that keep one-kidney athletes and fitness enthusiasts from chasing their gains. Spinach and avocados are bad for you? BUSTED Must eat the lowest amount of protein? BUSTED. Stay away from sodium? BUSTED Listen to our episode, then let us know some of the renal diet myths you’ve heard. Find Kate on Instagram at @yourkidneydietitian. Visit https://yourkidneydietitian.com to learn how Kate can help you take control of your nutrition. — IG: @stillwellfitness Web: www.stillwellfit.com Contact me: info@stillwellfit.com

    34 min

  8. 10/17/2023

    Sad & Buff Mini: Where the heck have I been? And why I’m (sort of) leaving social media.

    In this episode, Coach Anna spills the tea on herself. She’s pulling away from social media… and for good reason. It’s all about her own healing and giving herself space without noise.

    13 min
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About

Hosted by Coach Anna, the One-Kidney Bodybuilder and two-time cancer survivor. The Sad and Buff Show was a raw look at the intersection of mental health and fitness, diving into topics like nutrition, motivation, body image, discipline, therapy, advocacy, and influencer culture—plus so much more.

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  • Creator
    The Sad and Buff Show
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Sad and Buff Show
  • Show Website
    The Sad and Buff Show

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