Be Your Best Self Health Chats
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWeekly, casual conversations about taking health into your own hands.
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16. Your Body Is Trying To Tell You Things, Learn What Your Body Is Telling You & What To Do About It
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBSome things with our body have become so normal to us that we don’t even realize our body is trying to tell us something is not right. If your body is screaming at you, in the form of anxiety, brain fog, acne, exhaustion, bloating, etc... it might be time to stake a step back and listen. Believe it or not, most of these problems can be solved with changes to diet or health habits. Today on Be Your Best Self Health Chats we're going to dig into what might be going on and how to tell if your...
What Is Your Body Trying To Tell You? - Episode 16
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBSome things with our body have become so normal to us that we don’t even realize our body is trying to tell us something is not right. If your body is screaming at you, in the form of anxiety, brain fog, acne, exhaustion, bloating, etc... it might be time to stake a step back and listen. Believe it or not, most of these problems can be solved with changes to diet or health habits. Today on Be Your Best Self Health Chats we're going to dig into what might be going on and how to tell if your...
You Don't Need A Holiday Detox - Episode 15
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBI had many regrets after opening up social media this weekend and seeing some of the advice that was put out this year surrounding Thanksgiving. As we are rolling into the rest of the holiday season, this week we are chatting about: Why you don't need a detox. Why you don't need to skip the mashed potatoes. Why there is no number of squats to do for each piece of pie you eat. Enjoy the cookies and hot chocolate, the holiday season only comes once a year.
15. You Don't Need A Holiday Detox
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBI had many regrets after opening up social media this weekend and seeing some of the advice that was put out this year surrounding Thanksgiving. As we are rolling into the rest of the holiday season, this week we are chatting about: Why you don't need a detox. Why you don't need to skip the mashed potatoes. Why there is no number of squats to do for each piece of pie you eat. Enjoy the cookies and hot chocolate, the holiday season only comes once a year.
It's Time To Rock Your Health This Holiday Season - Episode 14
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MBThe more I get to work with moms in their health journey, the more common themes I find. While every person is different, we are all working through this mom life together one day at a time. Maybe it will make you feel better to know you are not alone. I’m curious, what kind of mom do you most relate to? Consistently Inconsistent Mom Diet Starts Monday Mom Hot Mess Mom Confident AF Mom 5 Tips For Rocking The Holiday Season: Plan your weeks - use the Calm Your Chaos Weekly Planner Cr...
14. It's Time To Rock Your Health This Holiday Season
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 15.5 MBThe more I get to work with moms in their health journey, the more common themes I find. While every person is different, we are all working through this mom life together one day at a time. Maybe it will make you feel better to know you are not alone. I’m curious, what kind of mom do you most relate to? Consistently Inconsistent Mom Diet Starts Monday Mom Hot Mess Mom Confident AF Mom 5 Tips For Rocking The Holiday Season: Plan your weeks - use the Calm Your Chaos Weekly Planner Cr...
The Comparison Trap - Episode 13
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBToday, let’s talk about a topic that is so common in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry but also is not welcome in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry. The comparison trap. It's easy to look at somebody next to you and say, “I wish that was me.” Getting into the comparison trap can put you in a bad headspace and can truly hurt you in the long run with your goals. That simple little comparison can spiral you down a pathway of, “I'm never going to hit my goal,” or “it's th...
13. The Comparison Trap
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBToday, let’s talk about a topic that is so common in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry but also is not welcome in the health, fitness, and nutrition industry. The comparison trap. It's easy to look at somebody next to you and say, “I wish that was me.” Getting into the comparison trap can put you in a bad headspace and can truly hurt you in the long run with your goals. That simple little comparison can spiral you down a pathway of, “I'm never going to hit my goal,” or “it's th...
Small Goals Mean Big Results - Episode 12
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBPicture a meme that I'm sure you have seen going around the internet. It's a cartoon person standing at the bottom of a staircase looking up. The text below the mean varies depending on where it’s posted. The overall theme is one step at a time. I love this image as a reminder of so many different aspects of life, business, health, and fitness. To me, each small step is a goal towards my overall goals. Back in Episode 3, we talked about how to set goals that are SMARTER. Part of SMARTER go...
12. Using Small Goals For Your Health Can Add Up to Long Term Weight Loss & Results
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBPicture a meme that I'm sure you have seen going around the internet. It's a cartoon person standing at the bottom of a staircase looking up. The text below the mean varies depending on where it’s posted. The overall theme is one step at a time. I love this image as a reminder of so many different aspects of life, business, health, and fitness. To me, each small step is a goal towards my overall goals. Back in Episode 3, we talked about how to set goals that are SMARTER. Part of SMARTER go...
Calm Your Chaos With Weekly Planning - Episode 11
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBLet’s start out with the question of the day, why is planning your week good for your health? Planning your week forces you to look ahead to what's coming. You Can Get Ahead of Questions That May Come Up Throughout The Week By planning your week ahead of time, you can get ahead on the many questions your week might bring along such as: What days do you need to plan your meals ahead of time? Do you need to bring lunch because there's going to be pizza in the office? Is your schedule so j...
11. Calm Your Chaos With Weekly Planning
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBLet’s start out with the question of the day, why is planning your week good for your health? Planning your week forces you to look ahead to what's coming. You Can Get Ahead of Questions That May Come Up Throughout The Week By planning your week ahead of time, you can get ahead on the many questions your week might bring along such as: What days do you need to plan your meals ahead of time? Do you need to bring lunch because there's going to be pizza in the office? Is your schedule so j...
10. Are You Stressed?
October 05, 2021 18:35 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MBA few weeks ago, I had an incredible conversation in the Healthy Mom Bootcamp about stress. Instead of recreating the conversation for you I am sharing it as this week's podcast episode. This week we dig deep into cycles of lack of sleep, increased stressed, poor nutrition. I also touch on a few ways to PREVENT or CALM stress. Most importantly, we are talking about stress and what it actually does to your body. For the full transcript visit: podcast.bestselfhealthchats.com
Are You Stressed? - Episode 10
October 05, 2021 18:35 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MBA few weeks ago, I had an incredible conversation in the Healthy Mom Bootcamp about stress. Instead of recreating the conversation for you I am sharing it as this week's podcast episode. This week we dig deep into cycles of lack of sleep, increased stressed, poor nutrition. I also touch on a few ways to PREVENT or CALM stress. Most importantly, we are talking about stress and what it actually does to your body. For the full transcript visit: podcast.bestselfhealthchats.com
09. How To Use A Food Journal
September 29, 2021 01:26 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBFood journaling is something that taught me about my body. Above all diets, counting macros, calories, etc. the most basic and informative way to be on top of your health is to write it all down. In this week's episode of the podcast I am sharing all of my information on food journaling: What to write How to write it What the rules are (hint: there are no rules) To join in 90 Days To Healthier Habits visit www.listentoyourbody.com.
How To Use A Food Journal - Episode 09
September 29, 2021 01:26 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBFood journaling is something that taught me about my body. Above all diets, counting macros, calories, etc. the most basic and informative way to be on top of your health is to write it all down. In this week's episode of the podcast I am sharing all of my information on food journaling: What to write How to write it What the rules are (hint: there are no rules) To join in 90 Days To Healthier Habits visit www.listentoyourbody.com.
08. Breaking Down Inflammatory Foods
August 31, 2021 19:58 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBOne quote that has stuck with me for months is: “Many people are strangers to their own kitchen.” In a world of go-go-go we live for quick and easy meals, usually at the sacrifice of our health. We rely on fast foods, processed foods, boxed foods, and meal kit deliveries. While these types of food all serve their purpose and there is for sure time and a place but when we rely on them 100% of the time we are hurting ourselves more than the convenience is worth. Full Transcript: podcast.bes...
Breaking Down Inflammatory Foods - Episode 08
August 31, 2021 19:58 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBOne quote that has stuck with me for months is: “Many people are strangers to their own kitchen.” In a world of go-go-go we live for quick and easy meals, usually at the sacrifice of our health. We rely on fast foods, processed foods, boxed foods, and meal kit deliveries. While these types of food all serve their purpose and there is for sure time and a place but when we rely on them 100% of the time we are hurting ourselves more than the convenience is worth. Full Transcript: podcast.bes...
07. Why Is Gut Health So Trendy?
August 24, 2021 13:52 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBGut health is a newer trend out there, research for gut health really started between 2008 and 2012. At the time gluten-free was becoming a popular weight-loss trend, but it also began to open the eyes of researchers as they saw what was happening to those who were healing from diseases they didn’t know they had. Today we will dig into gut health, why it's trendy and how you can evaluate your own gut. Full Transcript: http://podcast.bestselfhealthcoaching.com
Why Is Gut Health So Trendy? - Episode 07
August 24, 2021 13:52 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBGut health is a newer trend out there, research for gut health really started between 2008 and 2012. At the time gluten-free was becoming a popular weight-loss trend, but it also began to open the eyes of researchers as they saw what was happening to those who were healing from diseases they didn’t know they had. Today we will dig into gut health, why it's trendy and how you can evaluate your own gut. Full Transcript: http://podcast.bestselfhealthcoaching.com
Tackling School Lunch - Episode 06
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBAre your kids back to school yet? As we are getting back into the swing of things around here, social media has reminded me of something that many parents like to forget about in the summer…. Making lunches. I get it. I’ve been there. I’m still there some days. As a busy mom, let’s be honest, it’s easy to let making lunch fall to the wayside. Add in a possibly picky kid and some days it feels impossible to live up to the Pinterest mom expectations. Research has shown time and time again th...
06. Tackling School Lunch
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBAre your kids back to school yet? As we are getting back into the swing of things around here, social media has reminded me of something that many parents like to forget about in the summer…. Making lunches. I get it. I’ve been there. I’m still there some days. As a busy mom, let’s be honest, it’s easy to let making lunch fall to the wayside. Add in a possibly picky kid and some days it feels impossible to live up to the Pinterest mom expectations. Research has shown time and time again th...
Sugar Addiction - Episode 05
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.9 MBDo you know what the recommended daily sugar intake for a human is? 6tsp. Line up 6tsp of sugar in a row and it probably looks gross right? What if I told you most people in the US eat that by lunchtime, in fact, a recent estimate shows that American’s eat 23 tsp a day. This week we are going to take a look at how it affects us, where the sugar is coming from and how you can use this information to make adjustments to what comes in and out of your house. Full Transcript Available: http...
05. Sugar Addiction
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 15.9 MBDo you know what the recommended daily sugar intake for a human is? 6tsp. Line up 6tsp of sugar in a row and it probably looks gross right? What if I told you most people in the US eat that by lunchtime, in fact, a recent estimate shows that American’s eat 23 tsp a day. This week we are going to take a look at how it affects us, where the sugar is coming from and how you can use this information to make adjustments to what comes in and out of your house. Full Transcript Available: http...
Increasing Your Vegetable Intake - Episode 04
July 27, 2021 14:40 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we’re going to talk about vegetables and why they are important to your health. Next time you see greens powder advertised on Instagram, take a step back from what they are selling, save some money and grab a few vegetables instead. Chances are they have a little less sugar, no added chemicals, and well they’re a much healthier way to get your greens in. As a society, we have pushed healthier and more vitamin-filled vegetables to the side in favor of convenience. Let's talk about w...
04. Increasing Your Vegetable Intake
July 27, 2021 14:40 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we’re going to talk about vegetables and why they are important to your health. Next time you see greens powder advertised on Instagram, take a step back from what they are selling, save some money and grab a few vegetables instead. Chances are they have a little less sugar, no added chemicals, and well they’re a much healthier way to get your greens in. As a society, we have pushed healthier and more vitamin-filled vegetables to the side in favor of convenience. Let's talk about w...
03. Getting SMARTER With Your Health Goals
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week we are going to talk about goals, specifically setting health goals. I’m only about a year into the health coaching world, but I am almost 8 years into the health world from the other side. As someone who has lost weight, gained weight, lost weight, gained weight, and finally started to LEARN what her body approves of and doesn’t approve of my goals have been all over the place. Maybe you’re just getting started with your healthy lifestyle, maybe you’ve been in it for a while, or ...
Getting SMARTER With Your Health Goals - Episode 03
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week we are going to talk about goals, specifically setting health goals. I’m only about a year into the health coaching world, but I am almost 8 years into the health world from the other side. As someone who has lost weight, gained weight, lost weight, gained weight, and finally started to LEARN what her body approves of and doesn’t approve of my goals have been all over the place. Maybe you’re just getting started with your healthy lifestyle, maybe you’ve been in it for a while, or ...
02. Making Your Health a Priority
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week we are diving into a topic that so many of us know is important, but we often avoid thinking about… making health a priority. Chances are if you are here, you already do make your health some sort of priority. Maybe you’re starting to think a little more about making your health a priority. Either way, we have a lot to talk about in today’s podcast. One of the biggest things that can get in the way of us making health a priority is time. We are all busy. I’ve often heard the p...
Making Your Health a Priority - Episode 02
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week we are diving into a topic that so many of us know is important, but we often avoid thinking about… making health a priority. Chances are if you are here, you already do make your health some sort of priority. Maybe you’re starting to think a little more about making your health a priority. Either way, we have a lot to talk about in today’s podcast. One of the biggest things that can get in the way of us making health a priority is time. We are all busy. I’ve often heard the p...
How to Hydrate In The Summer Heat - Episode 01
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBThis week we are going to talk about one of my FAVORITE topics. It seemed fitting for episode one. If you wanted to start taking your health into your own hands but weren’t quite ready to dive in full force this is something you can do without much-added effort. Drinking water. You’ve probably heard 8 glasses of water a day before, we are going to talk about the truth behind it and more in today’s health chat. Apps For Tracking Water There are hundreds of apps out there to help track wat...
01. How To Stay Hydrated In the Summer Heat - Knowing How Much Water You Should Drink For Your Body
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBThis week we are going to talk about one of my FAVORITE topics. It seemed fitting for episode one. If you wanted to start taking your health into your own hands but weren’t quite ready to dive in full force this is something you can do without much-added effort. Drinking water. You’ve probably heard 8 glasses of water a day before, we are going to talk about the truth behind it and more in today’s health chat. Apps For Tracking Water There are hundreds of apps out there to help track wat...
Episode 0 - Welcome To Be Your Best Self Health Chats
June 09, 2021 02:13 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBHello, and welcome to Be Your Best Self Health Chats - weekly short conversations about taking health into your own hands. Each week we will tackle different topics in regards to nutrition, health and overall wellness. My name is Kristin Longacre. I'm a mom to two boys in two dogs. My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years. My health journey spans about the last eight years. After my oldest known as Little Man was born, I realized that he needed a mom who could keep ...
Episode 0 - Welcome To Our Weekly Health Chats
June 09, 2021 02:13 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBHello, and welcome to Be Your Best Self Health Chats - weekly short conversations about taking health into your own hands. Each week we will tackle different topics in regards to nutrition, health and overall wellness. My name is Kristin Longacre. I'm a mom to two boys in two dogs. My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years. My health journey spans about the last eight years. After my oldest known as Little Man was born, I realized that he needed a mom who could keep ...
Episode 0 - Welcome To Our Weekly Health chats
June 09, 2021 02:13 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBHello, and welcome to Be Your Best Self Health Chats - weekly short conversations about taking health into your own hands. Each week we will tackle different topics in regards to nutrition, health and overall wellness. My name is Kristin Longacre. I'm a mom to two boys in two dogs. My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years. My health journey spans about the last eight years. After my oldest known as Little Man was born, I realized that he needed a mom who could keep ...