FIT CHICKS Chat
545 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 39 ratingsLaura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before starting an eating or exercise program
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Episode 540 – Lessons Learned from a 7 Figure Business Mastermind
April 16, 2024 21:01 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBEarlier this month we headed to meet up with the members of a business mastermind group that we are a part of and do we have a TON of exciting lessons to share when it comes to growing your coaching business or deciding to step into the next level of your personal growth! In this […]
Episode 539 – Reclaiming Our Health: An In Depth Conversation With Coach Ali
April 10, 2024 21:12 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIf you have ever felt like dieting has been a part of your life, for your entire life, or that the word diet even triggers a negative feeling inside you, this conversation was made for you. Today we are chatting with Ali Sempek, Founder of Ask Coach Ali, all about the journey to breaking the […]
Episode 538 – The Fiber Audit
April 02, 2024 19:20 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBFiber is one of the but are you or your clients getting enough in your diet to see the benefits? In this episode, we breakdown why fiber should be a nutrition focus to get to your health and weight loss goals, the different types of fiber (and how they each work) and introduce you to […]
Episode 537 – The Habit Dilemma: Uncovering the Challenges of Change
March 26, 2024 14:55 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhy is it so hard to break free from old habits and adopt new ones? This is a question asked by so many coaches and women alike. Before we even try to make changes, we have to understand what we are up against and it is a lot more than you think. In this episode, […]
Episode 536 – Simply Shifts For Your 40s
March 19, 2024 17:28 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBAs we move into our 40s, we still want our health to take a leading role, but it may look a little different than it has in the past. Our training might shift, our eating approaches that once worked in the past might need a makeover and the way we see our health and lifestyle […]
Episode 535 – Top 5 Menopause Myths & Misconceptions Busted
March 12, 2024 19:28 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBMenopause is one of the hottest topics right now in women’s health and coaching. And it should because it is also one of the most misunderstood and ignored areas of a woman’s health journey. In this episode we are discussing some of the top misconceptions you or your clients may be hearing and believing about […]
Episode 534 – Preventing Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days: Interview with Michael O’Brien
March 05, 2024 19:38 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIf working non stop and feeling like you are always on the hectic bus sounds like your everyday, this interview is a must listen. Michael O’Brien is a leading best selling author, speaker and founder of The Pause, Breathe, Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App where he helps clients to learn the art of mindfulness and […]
Episode 533 – A Round Table Discussion On How Certified Coaches Are Making Impact and Income
February 27, 2024 17:41 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBToday we bring you a very special episode of FIT CHICKS Chat where we are hosting a round table, open and honest discussion with some graduates of the Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coaching Certification about everything from their fears of getting started as a coach, how they got over some personal blocks to become a […]
Episode 532 – How to Make Money as a Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach
February 20, 2024 16:56 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBBeing a Holistic Health Coaching and helping your clients reach their nutrition and weight loss goals is the most amazing job in the world. Not only can you make a huge impact and transform lives but there is also more opportunity than ever to generate income in coaching. In this episode, we are sharing our […]
Episode 531 – The Business of Nutrition Coaching
February 13, 2024 17:16 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn our opinion, nutrition is the foundation for all health coaching ESPECIALLY if your goal is weight loss. But learning the skill of nutrition coaching is not enough to launch a successful business and get paying clients. In this episode, we are diving into the business of holistic nutrition, health and weight loss coaching including […]
Episode 530 – 3 Things I Wish I Knew About Nutrition When I Started My Own Health Journey
February 06, 2024 17:07 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBToday we are taking it way back! On Today’s episode, Co-Founder of FIT CHICKS Academy, Amanda Quinn will be sharing with you some nutrition and health habits she wasn’t aware were so important to her overall results and health journey. We are talking fad diet mistakes, hydration and how everything is connected when it comes […]
Episode 529 – Overcoming the Common Weight Loss Coaching Challenges
January 30, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBCoaches often face unique challenges when helping clients with weight loss. It is not about following a “diet” or clean eating. In this episode we dive into the common coaching hurdles you have to anticipate and overcome to get your clients to successfully hit their weight loss goals, what you need to include in a […]
Episode 528 – Protein Powders Demystified
January 23, 2024 18:28 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBProtein powders are one of the most widely used supplements & convenient sources of protein that can help support your nutrition & weight loss goals. But with so many options out there it is so hard to know which one is right for you! In this episode, we are diving into why protein goals are […]
Episode 527 – Unlock the Secrets of Health Coaching Clients During Menopause: Part 2 of 2
January 16, 2024 16:28 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThe transition into menopause and the challenges it presents is one of the hottest topics in fitness, health and wellness coaches right now. With a lack of education options and understanding of women’s health, coaches are struggling to support their clients during this season of life. In part of this 2 part series, we are […]
Episode 526 – Unlock the Secrets of Health Coaching Clients During Menopause: Part 1
January 09, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MBThe transition into menopause and the challenges it presents is one of the hottest topics in fitness, health and wellness coaches right now. With a lack of education options and understanding of women’s health, coaches are struggling to support their clients during this season of life. In this 2 part series, we are joined by […]
Episode 525 – Our Biggest Lessons Learned of 2023
January 02, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBEvery new year is a fresh start but it is also a time to look back and reflect over what amazing lessons your failures, successes and life has taught you. In this episode, we get really personal and share our top lessons we have each learned in 2023, how it has changed us personally and […]
Episode 524 – Choosing Your Dream Path
December 26, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 11.4 MBWith the new year fast approaching, today on FIT CHICKS Chat we are sharing how to decide on your dream path. Your dream path is the journey you desire most in life for your life, health or career but maybe have not yet gotten clear on what that looks like or the steps to reach […]
Episode 523- The Mindset Shifts That Will Help Clients Not Gain Weight Over The Holidays
December 19, 2023 18:51 - 22 minutes - 12.7 MBThe holidays can be a very stressful time for you or your clients if on a weight loss journey. Between the events, parties, meals and celebrations it can really feel like a time for extremes (aka say forget it over the holidays, go wild and start again in January!). In this episode, we are talking […]
Episode 522 – Top 5 Fitness Essentials for Your New Year Plan
December 12, 2023 18:53 - 32 minutes - 18.8 MBWith the new year fast approaching and many people thinking about starting the coming year with a fresh outlook, this episode will help you to plan for some traditional and non-traditional essentials for your program. Today on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda chat all about the top 5 essentials for a fitness plan in […]
Episode 521 – The 5 Unconventional Ways To Make Money As A Fitness Coach Outside Of A Gym
December 05, 2023 17:16 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MBDo you want to know how we made over 6k a month teaching fitness classes 2 x per week (per location) and never stepped foot in a gym as a trainer? Today, we share the insider scoop on how we built a 7 figure fitness business without having to ever teach in a gym setting. […]
Episode 520 – Building The Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Coaching Certification
November 28, 2023 15:43 - 21 minutes - 12.3 MBOver the last 6 months we have been busy behind the scenes adding a new member to our FIT CHICKS Academy certification family…introducing the Holistic Perimenopause & Menopause Coach certification! In this episode, we take you behind building a certification program with Naturopathic doctors, why menopause was the focus for our next program and how […]
Episode 519 – Why You Need To Take Your Coaching Business Online: Interview With Lori Kennedy
November 21, 2023 15:27 - 45 minutes - 26.3 MBThis episode is for all coaches and up and coming coaches who have dreamed of taking their practice online but are feeling so stuck with how to actually do it. Maybe you have watched a few webinars here and there or read a few articles about the steps to building an online coaching program, but […]
Episode 518 – Navigating Menopause with Clients: 5 Common Coaching Challenges and How to Overcome Them
November 14, 2023 17:11 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBMenopause is a natural phase of life. However, it also brings significant physical and emotional changes that can make coaching women in this stage challenging. In this episode, we’ll explore five common reasons why coaches may struggle to effectively support women in peri-menopause and menopause and what you need to know as a health coach […]
Episode 517 – As Fitness & Nutrition Changes in Your Forties
November 07, 2023 17:43 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this personal episode, we are sharing about how fitness, nutrition and mindset has started to change for us in our 40’s. Not only because of lifestyle, but also as we enter the season of life that many women do not talk about: perimenopause. This is also the first conversation into a very special secret […]
Episode 516 – Stepping into a Weight Loss Journey: What you need to know before you start to be successful
October 31, 2023 16:34 - 19 minutes - 11 MBStarting a weight loss program can be hard and the success rates are very low. The reason is we don’t take the time to set ourselves up for success BEFORE we start. There are 6 things you need to do in advance of stepping into your weight loss journey that will set you up for […]
Day 6: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Cathy Bjorndalen
October 28, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 9.56 MBOftentimes in life we reach a point where we think, ok what’s next? Maybe the kids are grown and moved out or a little more independent. Maybe we are thinking about the next steps in life like a career change, a retirement plan or even just a full on 360 to switch gears. Cathy Bjorndalen, […]
Day 5: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Kai Grosse
October 27, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 8.38 MBAs a stay at home mom, sometimes it can feel as though you lose yourself in the day to day. You continue to put your dreams, aspirations and ideas on the back burner so you can stay focused on the family’s needs. Kai, a graduate of our Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coaching program also felt […]
Day 4: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Abigail Sanders
October 26, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 11.6 MBHave you ever felt like you wanted to take a new direction in life but just were not sure which path was best for you? Like you were struggling to find your purpose in life? Abi felt that same way. After working in retail for the majority of her career she knew she wanted to […]
Day 3: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Leah Busbridge
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 9.34 MBIf you have wondered if you should / could change careers and create a whole new life for yourself, this episode is for you. As a registered nurse for years, Leah decided it was time for a change. Her and her husband decided to make a massive shift and moved form the UK to CAN […]
Day 2: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Kristel Kretchmer
October 24, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 10.9 MBAt 51 Kristel decided to leave the world she knew behind and jump two feet into starting a fitness coaching business. Little did she know the impact that this would have not only on her own life but also her clients. Now at 59, Kristel is operating a successful coaching business, generating over 35k plus […]
Day 1: GRAD SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Mary Ekene
October 23, 2023 15:17 - 16 minutes - 9.69 MBIf you have ever dreamed of creating your own magical elixirs and potions, this interview is for you. Mary Ekene is the owner and creator of Livol Herbal Nutrition & Cleansing Store and shares with us how she got started with creating just that, magical herbal remedies that are helping her clients reach new heights […]
Episode 515 – Top Nutrition Swaps for Weight Loss
October 17, 2023 14:46 - 17 minutes - 9.91 MBMaking changes to your nutrition can be daunting no matter where you are starting from. It can be confusing and overwhelming for both coaches and clients as we try to learn the science of nutrition, change our habits and make the change for the long term In this episode we are diving into nutrition swaps […]
Episode 514 – Why Create A Weight Loss Certification Program
October 10, 2023 23:13 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode we are bringing you inside of FIT CHICKS Academy for a behind the scenes conversation into the development of the Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification. With over 1000 students since our launch in 2018, the transformations have been incredible for coaches and clients. In a world where traditional weight loss methods […]
Episode 513 – The Identity Shift in Your Weight Loss Journey: Understanding, Initiating, and Coaching for Change
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MBYour weight loss journey is not just about shedding pounds; it’s about a transformative shift in how you see yourself and your relationship with food, your body, your beliefs and your habits. Most think we have to only change what is on our plates when in reality, the mindset journey is the real secret sauce […]
Episode 512 – Mindful Eating for Weight Loss: Transforming Your Relationship with Food
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 19 MBAre you tired of the endless cycle of diets and calorie counting that never seem to lead to sustainable weight loss? It might be time to explore an alternative approach: mindful eating. In this podcast, we’ll uncover what mindful eating is, how to incorporate it into your daily life and your clients, why it works […]
Episode 510 – Unlocking the Mystery of Calories: Cracking the Calorie Code
September 19, 2023 13:39 - 40 minutes - 23.5 MBHave you ever wondered why some calories seem to affect your body differently than others? Or why traditional calorie counting might not be the whole story when it comes to health and weight loss / management? 🤔 In todays podcast, we are going to dive into all things calories: from understanding wha are calories and […]
Episode 510 – 15 years and 10s of Thousands of Clients Served: A Look Back At The Evolution of FIT CHICKS
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBWhen we started FIT CHICKS in 2008, it began with 7 incredible women who signed up for our bootcamp program. They trusted us and gave us the privilege of being a part of their health journey. At that time, we were just starting out as coaches, we had no idea how to build a business, […]
Episode 509 – How To Get Consistent Again After Summer
September 05, 2023 17:52 - 33 minutes - 19.3 MBWith summer starting to shift into fall, days getting a little cooler and shorter it may also be a time you have been thinking about shifting gears as well. It is said that fall is like the second New Year’s because it is a time when we are looking to get back into a routine, […]
Episode 508 – 10 Ways to Instantly Feel Better & Decrease Stress To Hit Your Weight Loss Goals
August 29, 2023 16:48 - 34 minutes - 19.5 MBReady to dive into the connection with feeling awesome and shedding stress pounds? We’re talking about oxytocin, aka the “love hormone.” You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when your dog gives you that “you’re the best human ever” look? Yep, that’s oxytocin doing its magic. But guess what? It’s not just for dog […]
Episode 507 – The Secrets To Becoming a Confident Coach At Any Age or Stage In Life
August 22, 2023 16:13 - 50 minutes - 28.9 MBToday is a special replay of a recent live training we hosted in our Holistic Fitness Coach Week all about the steps we took to becoming a confident coach and how you can follow these same steps no matter where you are at in your life right now. These are the exact methods we used […]
Episode 506 – Fitness Trends We Love and Others We Wish Would Disappear For Good
August 15, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 21.9 MBToday on FIT CHICKS Chat we are sharing some common fitness trends and beliefs people have when it comes to their health that we wish would either disappear or at the very least shift slightly as well as sharing our top 3 fitness trends we love and will love until the end of time. These […]
Episode 505 – Why AI Cannot Replace Coaches
August 09, 2023 00:35 - 20 minutes - 11.7 MBWith AI being at the forefront of many conversations right now, we wanted to share our thoughts on how AI will never be able to replace a real life coach. Instead we are sharing how you as a coach, or aspiring coach can use AI with your clients to enhance your coaching business and practices […]
Episode 504 – Turn Your Fitness Passion Into Profit
August 02, 2023 01:24 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIf you are someone who loves fitness and wants to spread that healthy love but are afraid of how to make a living in this industry, this episode is for you. This is a recent live training we hosted where we share the three things we did differently as coaches and in our business to […]
Episode 503 – 7 Ways to Increase Your Protein Intake
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 17.2 MBAfter discovering one of our most loved podcasts over the last year was 7 ways to increase your veggie intake, we thought about doing the same thing but with our most loved macronutrient – PROTEIN! If you are looking to up your nutrition game and support your clients better on shifting habits fast and […]
Episode 502 – Million Dollar Workout Lab Replay
July 18, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBWe are in the middle of our Summer Fast Track programs and wanted to take the time to pull back the curtains this week and share how we built a 7 figure group fitness business from our living room, with our Million Dollar Workout Lab. This is a replay to our recent live interactive training […]
Bonus Episode 501 – How to Fast Track Your Fitness & Nutrition This Summer
July 13, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MBToday on FIT CHICKS chat we have a special bonus episode where we explore more details about the Summer Fast Track Certification programs we have available right now for enrollment. We discuss things like, why choose a summer fast track program? What benefits are there to fast tracking your success? What is included in this […]
Episode 500 – Celebrating 500 episodes!!
July 11, 2023 18:57 - 26 minutes - 14.9 MBToday marks our 500th episode of FIT CHICKS Chat and what a fun ride it has been. We have loved sharing our thoughts on fitness, nutrition and wellness with you all and dedicate today to sharing your top episodes you loved. We are discussing the most downloaded recent episodes as well as some of our […]
Episode 499 – Top 5 Benefits To At Home Workouts
July 04, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 19.6 MBWe love us a good at home workout here at FIT CHICKS Academy. In fact, when we started out on our fitness journey at the age of 15 we fell in love with at home VHS workouts, yes we are that old lol. Since there at home workouts have evolved and so has the approach. […]
Episode 498 – Getting Started On Your Fitness Journey As a Newbie
June 27, 2023 23:48 - 35 minutes - 20.4 MBGetting started on your fitness journey can feel a bit overwhelming, especially with so much information overload out there, it can be tough to decide where to begin. Most often we will default to what we “think” we should do or what we maybe have tried in the past but it is not necessarily the […]
Episode 497 – Summer Nutrition Makeover
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MBWhen it comes to nutrition in the summer months, it can be very easy to feel like you are all over the place. The kids are home, traveling and vacation can leave you feeling like you have no consistency. In this episode, Head Chick Laura shares her top 4 simple nutrition habits that you can […]