Rest Days

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Those No Good Bad Body Image Days Mar 08, 2023

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We’ve all been there: the bad body image day. Maybe it’s a whole day or just a moment within one. Regardless of the duration, these times are tough to navigate.

While we don’t consider ourselves the experts, we do know the power of community in sharing what has helped us on our journeys!

Tune in for our discussion on common body image triggers, conversations with others who don’t quite get it, and five strategies for working through those bad body image experiences.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Diet and Fitness Lore 101 Mar 01, 2023

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How many times have you wondered to yourself, is [insert trend/advice here] even TRUE? Welcome to your intro course, Diet and Fitness Lore 101 with adjunct faculty Lauren and Maria.

This episode is short, sweet, and to the point. Lauren and Maria debunk 2 foundational myths from their respective fields, and yes, you can receive a certificate of completion for your learning time.

The curriculum for Diet and Fitness Lore 101 includes a discussion on exercises for body types, perfect posture and form, recommended protein intake, and what ‘fires up’ your metabolism.

What should we cover in our next unit? Join us on Patreon and let us know! www.patreon.com/restdayspodcast

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Realistic Self Care Feb 22, 2023

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Two roads diverged into yellow wood… and we took the Gremlin Girl off-road trail instead. When confronted with the [potentially arduous] task of self-care in 2023, we’re getting real and talking realistic.

No, not the 5-9 That Girl Routine; this week on Rest Days, Lauren and Maria talk through their own definitions of self-care from a realistic angle, as well as their favorite health-promoting self-care behaviors that are supporting them lately. Of course, because life isn’t always about protecting strong boundaries and journaling, you’ll also hear a good bit about the Gremlin Girl behaviors. You’ll know them when you hear them.

Have feedback or thoughts to add? Join us on Patreon and jump in on the conversation!

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Kitchen Nonconfidential Feb 08, 2023

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There’s nothing confidential when it comes to our kitchens. This week, we’re talking about our recent go-to choices for meals, snacks, and hydration. Why? Because a life without dieting means a life full of choices! We’re here with you in your decision fatigue and your 4pm lunches.

This episode is not prescriptive or directive in ANY capacity. Rather, this is an intentional share about the ways we work to nourish our bodies - the bodies that run businesses, love movement, and enjoy a hyperfixation meal for a solid few weeks at a time. With every meal, we spotlight the rules we love the break to remind you that it truly is about doing what’s best for you. We also get real about eggs, delivery over pickup, and caffeine.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Guest Episode: Nikki Pebbles Rocks Our World Feb 01, 2023

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This is the very first episode of Rest Days featuring… a GUEST! Your trusty Rest Days duo shares the mic with the incomparable, wildly energetic Nikki Pebbles. Read more about Nikki below!

In this episode, we ask Nikki about how we can set goals and create routines without feeling the dreaded structure and pass/fail system we learned from dieting. She delivers! Nikki also teaches us about neutral affirmations and how to talk to that voice inside your head about yourself. Special bonus material is available on our Patreon!

About Nikki Pebbles

She's a rockstar in the world of personal development and movement! As a Lead Performance Coach at Google and the owner of the virtual fitness studio, Rock Your Body Online, Nikki is all about empowering people to reach their full potential and live their most BOLD lives.

With her Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology and experience as a Mental Performance Practitioner, Nikki knows just how to help people overcome self-doubt and tap into their inner strength.

And if you needed any more proof of her expertise, just check out the list of top-tier publications she's been featured in, like Self Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, In Style, Forbes, and The Times of London.

Guest: Nikki Pebbles | Website | Tiktok | Instagram

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Rest Day’s Guide to the Gym Galaxy Jan 25, 2023

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If there’s one thing we love to talk about, it’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of fitness culture. At the beginning of the year, fitness spaces tend to experience higher attendance as folks resolve to be more active. How would we approach these fitness spaces? Consider this episode your guide to that messy gym galaxy.

CW: This episode contains talk about dieting, diet behaviors, and adult language.

This episode is broken down into a few parts. Have a listen to learn Navigating a Gym 101, all about gym etiquette, and what our dream gyms would include. The ending involves chaotic laugh-crying, a touch of HGTV, and a conclusion that we’re definitely sauna people.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Resolution Evolution Jan 18, 2023

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Season 2 is here!

And so is the New Year. The start of the year is closely associated with expecting big changes from yourself and… your body. It can get messy. This week, Lauren and Maria dive into resolutions and how they’ve learned to reframe and pivot from that messy thinking.

CW: This episode contains talk about dieting and diet behaviors plus some adult language

Included in this episode is a brief history of resolutions as well as Lauren and Maria’s personal ‘resolution evolution’ that provides insights for how you can see the New Year with refreshed eyes.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Stu-Stu-Studio Nov 30, 2022

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Fitness studios can be some of the welcoming community spaces… and sometimes, they’re spaces where we can feel awkward, out of place, or even unworthy. Lauren and Maria spent thousands of collective hours in fitness studios as barre and yoga instructors, respectively. Who better to walk you through this episode dedicated entirely to stuuuu stuuu studios?

In this episode, Lauren and Maria play yet another round of This or That and share their studio stories, the good/bad/ugly for instructors and clients, and their best strategies for finding a studio space you enjoy. Lauren drops a nugget of wisdom on this you don’t want to miss.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

Gadgets and Gizmos a’Plenty Nov 23, 2022

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Welcome back to Rest Days! In this episode, we’re getting into Gadgets and Gizmo a’plenty, who’s its and what’s its galore. There will DEFINITELY be thingamabobs. Is it an episode of entirely clickbait items? Maybe.

We hope this episode brings some comical relief to the onslaught of devices and products we will be marketed throughout the holiday season. Some of them are luxury, others problematic, and some just won’t age well.

This first recording of this episode is available to our Patreon subscribers in the bits and pieces we have remaining. If you love behind the scenes silliness, become a patron!

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

An Honest Conversation about Sleep Nov 09, 2022

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We’ll be honest - we’re pretty weird when it comes to our sleep routines. And, that’s the way we like it! We’re here to have an open, honest convo about sleep hygiene and share how you can embrace a sleep routine that serves you well.

In this episode, we leave no stone unturned and discuss just how all-or-nothing we can get about our sleep and how to find the nuances that matter when it comes to a sleep routine. You’ll leave this episode with 5 tangible next steps on improving your sleep hygiene.

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Special thanks to Sho’leh Geula for her support with this episode.

Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_ri

Contact: restdayspodcast@gmail.com

Music: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmode

Artwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno