SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment

On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing how to have a healthier holiday by making small choices.

On this week's Motivation Monday, we are discussing why complaining doesn't help anyone.

On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing people pleasing.

Are you interested in loving your body? In this episode I talk with Angela Gargano. She is a fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, and speaker. Before becoming a full-time multi-passionate entrepreneur, Angela worked as a biochemist at Brown University. Since throwing in the lab coat and goggles in 2013 to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhode Island, Angela has truly lived multiple lives in the athletic and entrepreneurial space, defying odds, and setbacks to become an authentic and relatable voice to the public eye. Angela is strong, both mentally and physically, and she teaches you to love the body you are in. She is real, relatable, approachable, and down-to-earth. With Angela, there is fun and smiles, and there is grit, determination, and sweat. Angela’s mission is to revolutionize the way people feel about their bodies through identifying their inner strength and embracing the powerful body and mind that they have been gifted. We discuss body image, and how to love your body. Angela shares a lot about coming back from a setback and find our resiliency.

Questions I asked:

· Do you ever have a bad day?

· How do you deal with your negative thoughts?

· How do you deal with an identity crisis?

· How did you handle having an injury?

· How can people move forward after a pause or setback?

· Can you tell us about your story and how you created it?

· What is Pull Up revolution?

· Why is it so important to change your mindset?

· How can people work with you?

Topics Discussed:

· Health.

· Body Image.

· Goal setting.

· Creating a business.

· Setbacks.

· Higher energy levels.

· Competition.

Quotes from the show:

· “Those things are accomplishments, but that’s not who you are.” @angelagargano @SisterhoodSweat

· “So many things defined me other than being an athlete.” @angelagargano @SisterhoodSweat

· “Sit in the suck and really understand.” @angelagargano @SisterhoodSweat

· “Instead of what you can’t do, think about what you now have the opportunity to do.” @angelagargano @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Angela:

· https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongfeelsgood

· https://www.instagram.com/angela_gargano/

· https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaGarganoFitness

· https://www.tiktok.com/@angelagargano

· https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-feels-good/id1602836543

· https://www.angela-gargano.com/

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

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On this week's Let It Rip Friday, we're discussing why you need to clear away things to find your dreams.

Are you interested in learning more about your health issues? Have you been worried about your chronic conditions? In this episode I talk with Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev. Evan is the host of The Health Detective Podcast and owner of Bucks County Light Therapy and Functional Medicine Center. He graduated from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) in 2017. Prior to finding FDN he, and his mom, had suffered with a variety of health challenges for over a decade. The FDN system transformed his and his mom's lives so profoundly that all of his work is now centered around spreading its teachings. Evan speaks professionally to middle and high school students about mental health challenges and to date has spoken to 50,000 students. We discuss his journey with mental health struggles, sickness, drug use and so much more. He describes his struggles and his journey into functional wellness to heal himself.

Questions I asked:

· Can you tell us your story?

· What happened with your drug use?

· What was the catalyst for you trying to figure out what was wrong?

· How did you figure out what was wrong?

How does gut health play a role in this?

What changed in your diet?

What advice do you have for anyone listening?

Where can people find you?

Topics Discussed:

· Chronic conditions.

· Natural foods.

· Immune issues.

· Gut health.

· Mental health.

· Depression and Anxiety.

· Finding out what’s wrong.

· Overcoming challenges.

· Drug abuse.

Quotes from the show:

· “Due to the mental health struggles, I started abusing drugs at the age of 15.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat

· “I have a PhD, I got it at age 18 and it’s called blaming other people for my problems.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat

· “After heavy drug use, your brain is not working the way it used to, and your personality isn’t the same.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat

· “The worse I got mental health wise, the more I embodied the idea that I’m the problem.” @evantransuespeaks @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Evan:

· https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-health-detective-podcast-by-functional-diagnostic/id1547734801

· https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/

· https://buckscountylight.kartra.com/page/home

· https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/

· https://www.facebook.com/evantransuespeaks

· https://www.instagram.com/evantransue_/

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

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On this Let It Rip Friday, we're keeping the theme of the holiday going by discussing how Gratitude lifts the spirit. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!

Are you interested in a more natural way of living? Have you been worried about the quality of your food? In this episode I talk with Kim Rahir. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. She helps women start strength training wherever they are at and get rid of diet culture conditioning to eat to nourish and flourish. We discuss weightlifting for women, and why it’s considered such a masculine thing. We also discuss the importance of building muscle and keeping yourself healthy and injury free.

Questions I asked:

· Can you tell us your story?

· What is your mission?

· Why muscle for women?

· How are muscle and health related?

· Why is it particularly important for women?

· What about running or Pilates?

· What can women do to start building muscle without getting hurt?

· How can we overcome the stereotypes of: muscle building is “pumping iron” and will make women bulky?

· Where can people find you?

Topics Discussed:

· Health.

· Natural foods.

· Immune issues.

· Weightlifting.

· The science behind aging.

· Higher energy levels.

· Healthy.

· Diet and Exercise.

Quotes from the show:

· “If you view food as your fuel, then everything will become easier.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat

· “You can hit your bodies calorie needs so easily with healthy fats.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat

· “It was a full MS releapse.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat

· “You train the body to recover.” Kim Rahir @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Kim:

• https://kimrahir.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rahir/
• https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir/

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Are you interested in beauty secrets? Have you been struggling with your health? In this episode I talk with Caitlin Spears and Samantha Abrahamson. Samantha Abrahamson, who holds a Doctorate of Pharmacy with over 8 years experience in the health industry. This ultimate wellness tool is not just a treasury of nourishing and delectable recipes crafted by nutrition coaches and pharmacists, but a groundbreaking innovation designed to align dietary choices with the different phases of the menstrual cycle. Actually Healthy’s standout feature is its AI Nutrition Coach, a virtual companion providing around-the-clock expert advice on health and nutrition. It’s like having a personalized nutritionist, responding instantaneously to all your inquiries, ensuring you’re informed and supported 24/7. It takes the hassle out of healthy eating by converting recipes into custom grocery lists linked to Instacart for expedient delivery. Caitlin Spears, stands at the forefront of the wellness industry as a leader in holistic health and transformation through her proven process, the CAIT Method. The CAIT Method is a 4-step process designed to help individuals become stronger and healthier, consisting of four modules: "Connect," focusing on mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs; "Approach," emphasizing relearning nutrition without calorie counting; "Integrate," incorporating sleep, workouts, and daily activity; and "Transform," teaching sustainable implementation for long term results. The Look Good Feel Good course is a unique, self-paced four-step program that offers an empowering approach to health and well-being, focusing on building lifelong habits rather than temporary fixes. The Look Good Feel Good course in partnership with the Actually Healthy app launches November 1, 2023.

Questions I asked:

· How are you guys?

· How did you start your app?

· How did you get into America’s Next Top Model?

· How do you deal with the body everything thinks you have to have?

· Why don’t you have calories in the app?

· What is the focus of your app?

· Why is fueling as important as exercise?

· Which of you went to IIAN?

· Do you just do coaching, or do you do fitness training?

· How do people use your app?

· How did you work AI into your program?

· What is the best part of your app and program?

Topics Discussed:

· Health.

· Natural foods.

· Workout.

· Creating a business.

· Creating an App.

· AI.

· Being in flow.

Quotes from the show:

· “It was just a workout app for women at first.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat

· “Sometimes you never know what it will turn out to be, you just have to start.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat

· “I was being cut from America’s Next Top Model because I needed to work on my body.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat

· “I realized that was never meant for me, it could’ve ruined everything.” @samanthanicolee_ @caitlinsheyspears @SisterhoodSweat

How you can stay in touch with Caitlin and Samantha:

· Complete by Caitlin Website - https://www.thecbcmethod.com/

· Caitlin Spears Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caitlinsheyspears/

· Caitlin Spears Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-spears-32b837285/

· Caitlin Spears TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinsheyspears?_t=8eLDwByo3Df&_r=1

· Actually Healthy App Landing Page - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/actually-healthy-food-recipes/id6446492606

· Actually Healthy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actuallyhealthy.app/

· Samantha Abrahamson Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthanicolee_/

How you can stay in touch with Linda:

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