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Plus Fitness with Tara

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Hi, I’m Tara from Plus Fitness with Tara. I’m a curvy, fun, body-positive coach and personal trainer. I love business and fitness. Do you have the tools you need to be a rock star in fitness? A healthy love of yourself and help from me in sifting through health news will do that! I’ve got fitness topics and guests. Rock stars aren’t born – they are bread with experience and desire. Let’s do this together!

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Episodes

Fitness Truths Beyond the Hype

March 22, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 31 MB

Hey Fitness Fam! Are you tired of the endless cycle of weight loss hype? Do you want to know what really works? Tune in to Episode 51 of Plus Fitness with Tara, where I get real about the journey to health beyond the scale. Ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, the weight doesn't just melt away? I'll share my personal battle with fat-shaming, a heart-stopping health scare, and how I turned it all around with yoga and lifestyle changes under the sunny skies of Florida. But t...

Paws, Press, and Peace: Healing Pet Grief

March 08, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

Hey there, fitness friends! Are you ready for a heart-to-heart in episode 50 of Plus Fitness with Tara? Ever faced the crushing weight of grief, especially from losing a furry companion? I'm Tara MacDonald, and today, I'm getting personal. We're talking about the loss of my beloved Westie, Skye, and how grief hit me like a dumbbell to the soul. Why does losing a pet feel like a piece of your heart has trotted away? Can our other pets sense the void? And how do we find the strength ...

Ep49 Turning Passion Into Power: Michelle's Story

February 02, 2024 19:08 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MB

Are you ready to be inspired by a journey of transformation and the power of self-investment? In episode 49 of "Plus Fitness with Tara," I have the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Michelle Hurlburt, founder and director of 3D Life, Inc. How did Michelle turn her passion for helping others into a thriving business? What essential human skills can propel you to become a better communicator, collaborator, and leader?  Join us as we dive into Michelle's personal journey from a...

Ep48 Why Choose Yoga?

January 19, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MB

Feeling the winter blues? Have you tried Yoga yet?  Here is some articles that I have found helpful and reasons why I do a daily Yoga practice.  In a few minutes a day you can help your body with movement.

Ep47 Post Holidays Catch up with Guest Denise Angst and more on her retreat! Book by end of Jan 2024

January 03, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MB

Guest Denise Angst shares her personal story of how she turned a farming idea into reality with her husband and moved countries to do so.  Hosting a retreat in the Spring and working on her mastermind community means this farm wife is ready to inspire you so that you can do you.  Join us on this episode as we talk resilience and strength that comes with starting a business and seeing it through for over 25 years!

Ep46 Guest Denise Angst - Teaser on her retreat in March 2024

December 22, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MB

From immigrating to Canada, working through post-partum depression, living and maintaining a dairy farm with her husband and her family Denise has experienced a lot. Here she is discussing her journey in a teaser for her retreat in Belgrave, Ontario, Canada in March 2024. She's more than a bus driver, more than a BODI partner - she's a woman helping other women find their center and balance in this busy, busy world. Come connect and find her on DeniseMyJourney on Instagram and Facebo...

Ep45 The Nutrition and Stress Buffet - Solutions

December 15, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MB

What do we do during the holidays? We self-punish ourselves. Why not engage in self-coaching and love notes to your mind-body-spirit instead? Find out some strategies in dealing with stress and learning how it's ok to let joy into your heart.

Ep44 Where I come clean - my experience with forensic mental health

November 10, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 21.8 MB

I'm finally coming clean. I am a former forensic mental health patient at the Whitby Mental Health Centre in Ontario, Canada. Listen to how I grew so much thanks to my Dad's support after severing ties with family and friends to achieve a business undergrad degree, an award winning video production company, a career change, an amazon bestselling author designation and then my MBA and MScKin degrees. If I can do it - so can you! Embrace change and fly like the butterfly from its cocoo...

Ep43 Guests Susan Crews and Esta McIntyre get real on Movement, Mindset and Motivation

October 27, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MB

Bestselling author/fitness professional Esta McIntyre and fitness professional/podcast host Susan Crews discuss Movement, Mindset and Motivation with me on this episode today. We also chat about the importance of eWomenNetwork in our lives! Hear how Esta and Susan reach their clients and how to get started one step at a time. Susan does a breathwork exercise and Esta shares the elephant in the room along with the five Fs that she elaborates on. Listen to their personal stories in how...

Ep42 Guest Luke Hanna Nutrition

September 22, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MB

Luke discusses evidence-based nutrition and facts that individuals need to know for not just weight-loss but for a healthy overall lifestyle. Based in the UK he's just launched the Lean Out Project and can help anyone, anywhere!

Ep41 Guest Suzanne Milner Drug Free Wellness and the Superpatch

August 25, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MB

Suzanne Milner is promoting health and wellness via Vibrotactile Technology. Studies show there is a definite response in the brainstem for sleep. Listen to how we all need to improve our health and how we can with one patch make that happen! Listen also to how to join her team as an affiliate and share the wellness experience

Ep40 Guest Martha Wilkinson Brilliant Jewellery & Repair / Party for Gold

August 11, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MB

Guest Martha Wilkinson shares her success with Party for Gold where you get paid cash for gold jewellery you no longer wear or want to part with. She describes the need for more education in the goldsmith trade as well as her experience as a female goldsmith. The price of gold means your jewellery may be worth more than you think! Connect on FB, Instagram and website for more info.

Ep39 Guest Keith MacKay Connection is Everything

July 14, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MB

Keith shares his love and passion for Send Out Cards and the reach it has for his clients and affiliates. Learn how to take a photo on your iPhone and share that as a card with personal and professional connections within minutes! Connect with Keith to learn more about his innovative and cost-savings way to send out cards whether it's for family/friends or marketing a business.

Ep38 Summeritis and the Business of Fitness

June 16, 2023 18:58 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MB

What is summeritis? How does it effect my business in the wellness and health industry? What is the current status of the fitness industry in Canada? How did we make out during Covid? What do I need to know to stay in business in the fitness industry for 2023? Questions brought to me and answered in this episode.

Ep37 Platinum Zooming to ICON Conference in August

June 02, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MB

Highlights from Platinum this year leading up to the annual eWomenNetwork Conference in August 2023. So much to learn and see and do! Don't miss out. Hear a tidbit of info from Platinum that I can share as part of the educational part of running a business from eWomenNetwork's team. Listen to a blog post on why an eWomenNetwork member found ICON so impactful in their 10 year anniversary event!

Ep 37 Platinum Zooming to ICON Conference in August

June 02, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MB

Highlights from Platinum this year leading up to the annual eWomenNetwork Conference in August 2023. So much to learn and see and do! Don't miss out. Hear a tidbit of info from Platinum that I can share as part of the educational part of running a business from eWomenNetwork's team. Listen to a blog post on why an eWomenNetwork member found ICON so impactful in their 10 year anniversary event!

Ep36 Guest Elizabeth (Dr Roz) Rosner on Love Revolution

May 05, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MB

Elizabeth (Dr Roz) Rosner discusses Love Revolution. Elizabeth, known as Dr. Roz, is a Leading With Love Strategist, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Change Maker. She says two things have always been true about her: One is that she LOVES learning. Even now, she is known for being insatiably curious, especially about other people.The other is that starting at a very young age, she was aware of the power of LOVE in her life. Her mission is to teach 8 BILLION Souls to harness the transfor...

Ep 36 Guest Elizabeth (Dr Roz) Rosner on Love Revolution

May 05, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MB

Elizabeth (Dr Roz) Rosner discusses Love Revolution. Elizabeth, known as Dr. Roz, is a Leading With Love Strategist, Entrepreneur, Consultant, and Change Maker. She says two things have always been true about her: One is that she LOVES learning. Even now, she is known for being insatiably curious, especially about other people.The other is that starting at a very young age, she was aware of the power of LOVE in her life. Her mission is to teach 8 BILLION Souls to harness the transformative po...

Ep35 Nutrition and Hormones Coaching Tips

April 28, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MB

What does Ayurvedic Nutrition teach us? Hear some thoughts from the Chopra Center teachings. How do our hormones as we enter perimenopause and menopause effect us as women? Hear some thoughts from Dr Len Kravitz from the University of New Mexico. Why I can't count Macros!

Ep34 My "Why"

April 14, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 27.6 MB

Unearthing your story can be hard. Here's my story in the hopes of sharing to you with I feel so passionate about size inclusivity in our fitness culture. Welcome us in and watch change happen. But everyone's story is complex. Listen to mine and share with me what comes up for you!

Ep33 Escaping Winter in Winter

February 24, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.6 MB

Winter is still here in Nova Scotia, Canada. Listen in for some tips on how to find light in the darkness. Meditation, fireplaces, spa... all can be used to help ease the hibernation we're in.

Ep32 When You Travel - What do You Learn?

February 10, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MB

What happens when we travel? What can we learn? How does it change us? Listen as Tara explains her own revelations from traveling from an early age to how it's changed her over years.

Ep31 The Road to Managing Director

January 27, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 21 MB

My life has not been linear with friends, family, partners and careers. I finally found what I love to do with wellness cpcc coaching and enjoy my membership with eWomenNetwork so much I am bringing this business network to Halifax, N.S. Canada. Listen in as I explain my path!

Ep30 Guest Lori Totten How to Overcome Shame in Fitness and Succeed

September 13, 2022 22:45 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

Listen to Lori Totten as she describes the shame she overcame to turn her network marketing job into a full time career. She is determined, passionate and helpful for her team and her clients. Without a doubt she is making change happen for those that listen to her and follow her.

Ep29 Guest Sheri Millington discusses the importance of strength training community

September 09, 2022 20:46 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

Guest Sheri Millington from Raw Power NS discusses her thoughts on strength training, why everyone can have access and more about their community.

Ep28 Guest Jade Martin How diving into soap making created joy

September 06, 2022 16:49 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

What brings you joy? Listen to Guest Jade Martin speak about her serial entrepreneurial days and how she's combined wellness into natural soap making and an AirBnB called Seaside Glamper in Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Her passion is entrepreneurial gold.

Ep27 Guest Leona Pineo and How Aqua Zumba Inspires Others

July 25, 2022 16:06 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Today's guest Leona Pineo shares her story on how she became an Aqua Zumba Instructor and how this community kept her strong in her recovery from illness. She is a wellness warrior and full of energy and also gives out tips on where to go down South if you're vacationing! Meet Leona and hear her joy!

Ep27 Guest Michelle Pfile Nutrition for women and overcoming hard times

May 21, 2022 15:52 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

Guest Michelle Pfile has lived throw PCOS, adoption and losing family members over the past decade and found her resiliency amid all of it. She shares her nutrition passion and health results to empower women to feel hope and satisfaction with their wellness. A true life long learner she is enrolled in nutritional therapy to keep helping others. Find her on Instagram and her website MichellePfile.com

Ep26 Guest Michelle Pfile Nutrition for women and overcoming hard times

May 21, 2022 15:52 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

Guest Michelle Pfile has lived throw PCOS, adoption and losing family members over the past decade and found her resiliency amid all of it. She shares her nutrition passion and health results to empower women to feel hope and satisfaction with their wellness. A true life long learner she is enrolled in nutritional therapy to keep helping others. Find her on Instagram and her website MichellePfile.com

Ep26 Guest Aaron McDonald Strength Trainer and Coach

March 27, 2022 21:30 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

Aaron doesn't just know fitness - he has years of experiencing addressing the mindset of his clients. Why do people love working with him? His belief in them plus his own experience in fitness brings a unique perspective on how to succeed. He does a shout out to East Coast Kicks for a special birthday present as well. The strength behind the trainer involves a community.

Ep25 Guest Aaron McDonald Strength Trainer and Coach

March 27, 2022 21:30 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

Aaron doesn't just know fitness - he has years of experiencing addressing the mindset of his clients. Why do people love working with him? His belief in them plus his own experience in fitness brings a unique perspective on how to succeed. He does a shout out to East Coast Kicks for a special birthday present as well. The strength behind the trainer involves a community.

Ep24 4 of a Series of 4 - Rest

March 20, 2022 15:39 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

What is burnout? Check out advice from Huffington's Thrive Global, Chopra and Canyon Ranch plus my own experience. Where is our common sense - why are we not getting enough rest? Learn now to change that with proven methods such as nutrition, meditation and Yoga

Ep25 4 of a Series of 4 - Rest

March 20, 2022 15:39 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

What is burnout? Check out advice from Huffington's Thrive Global, Chopra and Canyon Ranch plus my own experience. Where is our common sense - why are we not getting enough rest? Learn now to change that with proven methods such as nutrition, meditation and Yoga

Ep23 3 of a Series of 4 - Food

January 12, 2022 19:28 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

Food. We need it for daily activities and energy. Listen to my experience of food and learn how the 2B Mindset program helps me. Listen to my take on how food is the new prescription for wellness and improved health. Plant based protein nutrition gave me a new perspective and health results.

Ep24 3 of a Series of 4 - Food

January 12, 2022 19:28 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

Food. We need it for daily activities and energy. Listen to my experience of food and learn how the 2B Mindset program helps me. Listen to my take on how food is the new prescription for wellness and improved health. Plant based protein nutrition gave me a new perspective and health results.

Ep23 2 of a Series of 4 - Soul

October 26, 2021 18:44 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

Soul or Spirit? Both or just one? Wellness involves Mind, Body and Soul. In this episode, Tara speaks on different belief systems regarding the soul and different definitions. She applies it to what she does as a Primordial Meditation Instructor and Master Reiki Teacher. Her clients succeed when they feel part of the Divine and Tara helps them make that connection.

Ep22 2 of a Series of 4 - Soul

October 26, 2021 18:44 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

Soul or Spirit? Both or just one? Wellness involves Mind, Body and Soul. In this episode, Tara speaks on different belief systems regarding the soul and different definitions. She applies it to what she does as a Primordial Meditation Instructor and Master Reiki Teacher. Her clients succeed when they feel part of the Divine and Tara helps them make that connection.

Ep21 1 of a Series of 4 - Love

August 04, 2021 15:23 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

What is love? Why do we need it? How do we find it? Hear this and more from Plus Fitness with Tara as she goes through her own weight loss journey and wellness adventure using the 645 Program.

Ep22 1 of a Series of 4 - Love

August 04, 2021 15:23 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

What is love? Why do we need it? How do we find it? Hear this and more from Plus Fitness with Tara as she goes through her own weight loss journey and wellness adventure using the 645 Program.

Ep21 Guest Lisa Olsson Passion for Work is everything

March 24, 2021 18:14 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Lisa Olsson discusses her love for wellness, her business, her family and how she found her passion for what she does in health and fitness. Listen how this athlete spends her time helping others succeed and how she prioritized her family at all times. She is a Hope Dealer!

Ep20 Guest Lisa Olsson Passion for Work is everything

March 24, 2021 18:14 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Lisa Olsson discusses her love for wellness, her business, her family and how she found her passion for what she does in health and fitness. Listen how this athlete spends her time helping others succeed and how she prioritized her family at all times. She is a Hope Dealer!

Ep20 Guest Krista Goode How to join the Goode Life

February 21, 2021 16:45 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

Guest Krista Goode, financial advisor and EwomenNetwork member talks about her GoodeLife Community. They're organizing Blessing Bags and sign up is Feb 28th 2021. You can join her GoodLifeCommunity anytime at her website. Listen in to hear how! It's good to be a GoodeLife member.

Ep20GuestKristaGoodeHowtojointheGoodeLife

February 21, 2021 16:45 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

Guest Krista Goode, financial advisor and EwomenNetwork member talks about her GoodeLife Community. They're organizing Blessing Bags and sign up is Feb 28th 2021. You can join her GoodLifeCommunity anytime at her website. Listen in to hear how! It's good to be a GoodeLife member.

Ep19 Tara MacDonald Love your body and how

February 08, 2021 22:39 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

Phew - we survived January 2021. Now, it's time to grab our energy and learn how to love ourselves to give our goals the best chance of success. Listen to these four tips by Tara on how to do so. An article by Deepak Chopra also brings in some suggestions. It's time to release stress and show off our love!

Ep19TaraMacDonaldLoveyourbodyandhow

February 08, 2021 22:39 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

Phew - we survived January 2021. Now, it's time to grab our energy and learn how to love ourselves to give our goals the best chance of success. Listen to these four tips by Tara on how to do so. An article by Deepak Chopra also brings in some suggestions. It's time to release stress and show off our love!

Ep18TaraMacDonaldHolidayStress

December 14, 2020 14:43 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Sometimes you just need a few tips on how to work through the stress of the holidays in 2020. Listen here to see if you can adopt a few actions to make it easier on you - if you're alone or with family.

Ep18TaraMacDonaldHolidayStress - 2020-12-14, 10.37 AM

December 14, 2020 14:43 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Sometimes you just need a few tips on how to work through the stress of the holidays in 2020. Listen here to see if you can adopt a few actions to make it easier on you - if you're alone or with family.

Ep18 Tara MacDonald Holiday Stress

December 14, 2020 14:43 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MB

Sometimes you just need a few tips on how to work through the stress of the holidays in 2020. Listen here to see if you can adopt a few actions to make it easier on you - if you're alone or with family.

Ep17 Tara MacDonald Inspired by Dogs

November 24, 2020 19:57 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode Tara shares her love of dogs as a companion and part of her family. Also two other articles sharing lessons people have learned from dogs are included as is the Chopra Center.

Ep17TaraMacDonaldInspiredbyDogs

November 24, 2020 19:57 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode Tara shares her love of dogs as a companion and part of her family. Also two other articles sharing lessons people have learned from dogs are included as is the Chopra Center.