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91. Our Exact Workout Plans for Building Strength, Sculpting Muscles, and Looking Incredible | Hilliard Studio Method Apr 13, 2023

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As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method, we get asked all the time how we stay in such great shape, and we're big believers in the pilates approach we take in the studio. In this episode, we're sharing more of the method that helps our clients build strength, burn fat, and look amazing! From walking to Hilliard Studio Method to weight lifting, we're covering everything we do to stay in the best shape possible.

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Listen Episode 89: Is Your Food Healing or Hurting You? Nutrition Tips for Looking and Feeling Good

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Your workouts should be a mix of movement that feels natural and easy and movement that feels challenging and keeps your body guessing. Move your body every single day in some way, shape, or form.
Walking is such an underrated exercise. It's amazing for loosening up and releasing tight muscles, it's relaxing, and it's a great warm up or cool down for your workout.
If you have trouble quieting your mind, challenge yourself to hold a plank for at least a full minute. When you get to your strength threshold, you'll find your mind is only focused on the task of keeping holding yourself up. Keep building on your strength by holding it for longer periods of time.

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you're ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

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90. REPLAY | What Loving Another Woman Taught Us About Relationships and Romance Apr 06, 2023

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We get asked this pretty often: what's it like being in a same sex relationship with another woman? It's totally fair for people to be curious, so today we decided to share our experiences as two women in a same sex relationship who are both brand new to it. In this episode, we reflect on what's different in our current relationship vs. our heterosexual relationships, how communication leads to passion, and the roles we were able to release with each other. Plus, do we think our relationship is better because we're both women, or because we're us? Tune in to find out!

Listen Episode 89: Is Your Food Healing or Hurting You? Nutrition Tips for Looking and Feeling Good

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

A lot of our favorite things about our relationship stems from our friendship. It makes a world of difference when your romantic partner is your best friend, and something about female friendships hits different than friendships with the opposite sex.
Keep trying to make communication better between you and your partner. Be aware of the energy you're giving out. When communication is flourishing, then romance and passion can follow - and who doesn't want more of that?
Calling all women: when it comes to pleasure, it's not all about giving. You deserve pleasure and need to own that! Be open to pleasure and claim your right to it!

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee, formerly Hilliard Studio Podcast, is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Liz Hilliard is an author, motivational speaker, personal & group trainer, podcast co-host and owner & creator of Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) – an internationally-renowned, core-centric, Pilates-based workout that uses the latest techniques to get the heart rate pumping and sweat dripping – uses "Be Powerful" as a daily mantra to empower and encourage women of all generations and fitness levels to accept themselves as they are and keep moving.

Lee Kennelly is the second half of the podcast and the Director of Training at Hilliard Studio Method. She is happy to be living life unabashedly with Liz and adores her teenage children who have probably never listened to the podcast! Lee is passionate about movement and teaching and loves being on the sports fields watching her children, making her line of Love Sauce salads, or going out to dinner for date night with Liz. While behind the mic and on the screen aren't necessarily her comfort zone, she loves podcasting with Liz and has enjoyed the opportunity to share her story with the hope of inspiring others to live more joyfully.

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89. Is Your Food Healing or Hurting You? | Nutrition Tips for Feeling Energized, Looking Fabulous, and Aging Well Mar 30, 2023

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This week, we are going back to basics and sharing our very best nutrition tips for looking and feeling your best! Besides exercise and movement, nutrition is the best way of sustaining a healthy lifestyle. From our favorite recipes to how to make your favorite Starbucks drink work for you, this episode has everything you need to build healthy habits that will give you the results you want!

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Resources mentioned:

Sakara Metabolism Super Powder (Use code XOLIZHSM for 20% off!)
Buy the HSM Frozen Smoothie Bag
Shop our favorite smoothie ingredients!
Follow our Trainer Sara on Instagram for more nutrition tips!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Liz's philosophy on nutrition is that you're either using food as medicine or poison. Another way to look at it is, are the foods you're eating anti-inflammatory, or are they causing inflammation in your body?
If you're enjoying more indulgent foods occasionally, that's fine. But if you're using treat foods as a reward and they're contributing to your discomfort, then it's not really a reward at all.
If you're looking for a fast and nutritious breakfast, try the HSM smoothie! Start with an unsweetened plant-based protein, add a fiber source like chia seeds, organic frozen fruits, healthy fat like avocado, greens, a liquid, and some supplements like Vitamin C powder, turmeric, or whatever you'd like.

88. Rebellious Children Become Rebellious Adults… and That's a Good Thing Mar 23, 2023

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Did you know Liz has an incredible memory? She vividly remembers holding onto the bars of her crib and crying because she was being kept from the world she wanted to explore, and that need to be free and play has led her to achieve some amazing things in her life. In this episode, Liz and Lee are unpacking how freedom, play, and rebellion play a role in our childhoods, adulthood, parenthood, our careers, and more.

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Watch Shrinking on Apple TV!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Liz's core value and word that means everything to her is freedom. There are so many systems in our society and culture that dictate how free different groups of people are, but it's so important to fight for freedom no matter what that means for you.
Play is an important factor that impacts how free we feel. Kids should be encouraged to make their own rules around play (of course factoring in safety!), and you should only do workouts that feel as fun as they are challenging.
Even if you don't consider yourself a rebellious person, you are probably taking risks all the time. Acknowledge where you are being brave and where your strategic risks have paid off.

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87. The Truth About Drag Shows Mar 16, 2023

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We recently went to a drag show in Charlotte to celebrate our recently divorced friend, and it got us thinking about all the national news around drag shows. We want to share our take on drag being a joyous celebration of freedom, what we think about the drag show bans in the U.S., and whether we think they're having a negative impact on kids. Plus, our thoughts on the Oscars' winners, snubs, and outfits!

Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code "XOLIZHSM"

Resources mentioned:

Attend one of Buff Faye's drag brunches by registering here! https://allbuff.tv/
Follow Buff Faye on Instagram!

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Celebrate while you can! We celebrated our recently divorced friend, and moving onto the next phase of life and making a huge change that's for the best is absolutely worth celebrating!
We need to create an environment where children feel safe asking their parents or grandparents questions about what they're observing in the world. When we try to shield them from what's different or from what we don't understand, we end up perpetuating a cycle of prejudice.
Remember that your boundaries are not everybody's boundaries. If you choose to never participate in a drag show, that's fine. But that doesn't mean you should prevent everyone else from participating as well.

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86. Navigating Divorce with Dignity, Grace, and Peace with Claire Samuels Mar 09, 2023

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Divorce is a painful process emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, but can it be a peaceful process? Claire Samuels, a divorce attorney based in Charlotte, believes it can be, and she's helped countless clients get through this process with grace and dignity. If you or someone you love is going through a divorce, this episode has all the advice (and laughs!) to support you through it!

Connect with Claire Samuels Law, PLLC, on Instagram!

Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code "XOLIZHSM"

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

You need to take care of yourself financially, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally through a divorce. If you're not taking care of yourself, your divorce will take over your life and keep you from showing up for your work, your kids, and yourself.
You get to decide what your next chapter is going to look like. It can be tempting to stay stuck in the past, but you need to look forward in order to keep going. It's not easy, but it will bring you a lot more peace on your journey.
Give yourself grace for not being financially prepared for a divorce. Nobody ever goes into a relationship planning for divorce, so forgive yourself and show yourself compassion as you navigate this process.

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85. Liz's Modeling Career, Bouncing Bad Checks, and More Stories From Memory Lane Mar 02, 2023

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Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? This week Liz is sharing some hilarious stories from her past, including touring as a model for Belk (then known as Belk Brothers), modeling with live zoo animals, bouncing a big check to the U.S. Treasury, and more! The key takeaway from this episode is that we all have memories to share with our families and friends, and it's always fun to share them with your partner - and you guys! - for the first time.

Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code "XOLIZHSM"

Some key takeaways from this fun storytelling episode are:

So many of our core memories are times when we felt incredibly happy. It's so fun to revisit those memories and relive those good feelings, especially when you're retelling those experiences to your partner.
All of our life experiences are valuable to creating who we are today. Even if it seems our lives have taken some twists and turns, all those experiences teach us lessons and expertise we carry with us today.
The fun of getting older is having so many stories to tell. Write down your memories and stories as they happen and how they made you feel. You'll love having them to reflect on and share with others.

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84. We Need to Stop Sexualizing Same Sex Relationships + Why Taking Care of Our Bodies Is More Important Now Than Ever Feb 23, 2023

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We have shared on the podcast how important sex is in a relationship for intimacy and connection, but it is certainly not the one thing that defines a couple, especially not a same sex couple. In this episode, we're digging into how same sex relationships have been oversexualized and how we can reframe our perceptions of same sex couples. Plus, we're sharing our best tips for avoiding the seasonal illnesses going around, and all the fun events coming up at Hilliard Studio Method, which you can get more details about on Instagram!

Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code "XOLIZHSM"

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

If you've been getting hit back to back with the flu, cold, or cough this season, check in with yourself. Are you eating well, moving your body, and managing your stress? Your mind and body are connected, so make sure you take care of yourself.
There is still very much a social norm of focusing on the sexual aspects of same-sex relationships. We're raised to think this way, but it's still inappropriate and something we should bring our awareness to.
It took some time for same sex rights to even be recognized, so it's going to take some time to change our thoughts and judgements of these relationships. Do your best to bring awareness to these thoughts and reframe them in the moment.

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83. Details of Our Story We've Never Shared Before | Liz's Huffpost Twitter Spaces Interview with Noah Michelson Feb 16, 2023

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We've shared our love story many times before, but there are some details we've never covered. That might be because people were too scared to ask us, but Noah Michelson from Huffington Post was not. In Liz's Twitter Spaces interview with him last week, Noah asked about how Lee's divorce and sexuality influenced our love story, Liz's previous judgements about sexuality, and more details you've never heard before.

Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code "XOLIZHSM"

Resources mentioned:

Full Huffpost Twitter Spaces Interview

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Every time you tell your story, you remember more details and share more parts of it that help you step fully into your authentic self.
So many of us are raised to put ourselves into a box when it comes to gender and sexuality. We might place judgment - without any bad intentions! - on what it means to break from societal norms, and we should reflect and reevaluate those thoughts regularly.
If you're afraid to do something that feels right to you, remember that courage is not about being unafraid. Courage means being afraid and doing it anyway.

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82. Vortexes and Valentines | Sedona Trip Recap, Feeling Different Energies, and Upcoming HSM Events Feb 09, 2023

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Happy Valentine's Week! In this episode, we are recapping Liz's surprise birthday trip to Sedona, Arizona and all the balancing, healing energies we experienced there in the Sedona vortexes. We also share some of the upcoming events at HSM to help you love your body better. Plus, a hilarious story about Lee in Paris that you do not want to miss! P.S. Be sure to join us for our Date Night event at Hilliard Studio Method on February 9th at 6:30 PM!

Sakara offers sleek and science-backed nutrition products that will help you feel your best and hit all your wellness goals! Get 20% off at Sakara with promo code "XOLIZHSM"

Resources mentioned:

Listen to Episode 78: Evaluating Your Relationship with Alcohol with Molly Ruggere

Enchantment Resort in Sedona

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Hilliard Studio Method has lots of upcoming events to help you reset your health, boost your energy, and connect with our community! From our Love Yourself challenge and date night event this month, to our upcoming sugar-free challenge in March, we've got something for everyone looking to level up your health!
Vortexes, or ley lines, are places in the world where the energies in the environment affect how we feel in our minds and bodies. It's a wild experience, but we felt tingling in our bodies, a calmness, and feeling more rooted to the ground.
Do something that's unusual for yourself. It's so important to push ourselves out of our comfort zones and change up our routines every once in a while. You never know what you're missing out on if you're not switching it up!

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