The Tara Talk

66: Memories over Macros: 8 Tips for Body Image Confidence During the Holidays Dec 17, 2024

Do you find yourself stressing over your body image as the holiday season approaches? If so, you're definitely not alone. In this episode on the Tara Talk podcast, I dive into the sensitive topic of body image and how it can affect us during the holiday season. With all the social gatherings, photos, and potential overindulgences, it's easy to feel self-conscious or guilty about our appearance and food choices. To help you navigate this challenging time, I share eight practical tips for maintaining a positive body image and finding balance amidst the festivities.

From shifting your focus to memories and connection to letting go of perfectionism and food guilt, these strategies will empower you to fully embrace the joy of the season without sacrificing your mental and physical well-being.

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What I Discuss:

04:48 - Accept that progress isn't realistic or necessary all year round

07:37 - Maintenance is progress and showing up is important

08:59 - Remember what really matters in life - memories and experiences

11:00 - Health and wellness is more than just the gym and kitchen

11:31 - Shift your focus from appearance to connection with others

14:52 - Continue to move your body no matter what

18:09 - Stop moralizing food as "good" or "bad"

20:40 - All foods can be part of a balanced lifestyle

21:35 - A few unhealthy meals won't unravel your hard work

23:26 - Weight fluctuations are normal and okay

26:19 - Trusting your body and finding balance during the holidays

65: Cori Lefkowith: How to Optimize Your Metabolism at Any Age (It’s never too late!) Dec 10, 2024

Is a slowing metabolism just an inevitable part of aging? This is exactly what fitness expert Cori Lefkowith and I discuss in this episode of Tara Talk.

If you’re nervous that your metabolism is doomed by 40, listen in as we dive into common myths about metabolism and aging, revealing the truth behind why so many of us struggle to stay fit as we get older. We also discuss the key factors that impact metabolism, strategies to build muscle at any age, and how macro tracking can be a useful - not restrictive - tool for optimizing your fitness.

Cori Lefkowith is a seasoned fitness professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Founder of Redefining Strength, a comprehensive online coaching program, Cori is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their unique health and fitness goals through scientifically-backed approaches. With a focus on functional fitness and sustainable lifestyle habits, Cori has witnessed the success of tens of thousands of people who have implemented her programs. Her expertise stems from personal experience, having overcome challenges such as weight fluctuations, diet cycles, and injuries, which has equipped her with a deep understanding of what works and what doesn't in the pursuit of better health and fitness.

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Instagram: @redifiningstrength

What I Discuss:

(06:07) Overcoming Quitting and Mindset Challenges

(16:28) Collaboration and Empowerment in Fitness

(20:36) Metabolism and Aging Myths Debunked

(28:07) Understanding Macros and Tracking for Fitness

(40:19) Protein and Fitness for Metabolism

(46:53) Optimizing Metabolism Through Weight Training

(49:52) Techniques for Effective Strength Training

(53:44) Protein Snacks and Fitness Tips

64: 8 Fail-Proof Ways to Deal with “Food Judgement” at Any Holiday Gathering Dec 03, 2024

Have you ever been asked "Are you still on that health kick?" at a family gathering while trying to enjoy your meal in peace? Holiday gatherings are often a time of stress, especially if you are someone who cares about what you’re eating. That’s why, in this episode of Tara Talk, I dive into 8 strategies to help you navigate holiday eating with family and friends.

I discuss how to maintain boundaries while preserving relationships, share tips for bringing your own food, and talk about the importance of being flexible with your health goals. I also dive into real-world examples, including both polite and sassy responses to common situations.

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What I Discuss:

01:46 - Setting expectations and boundaries before family gatherings

03:10 - Reminder: You don't owe anyone explanations for your health choices

04:31 - How to politely deflect unwanted questions

07:34 - Preparing friendly responses for common questions

14:30 - Firmly but kindly declining pushy food offers

17:06 - Reconnecting with your "why" when feeling pressured

20:41 - Educating others (only when they show genuine interest)

24:28 - Bringing a dish you enjoy to gatherings

27:20 - Keeping things flexible and enjoying moderation

63: Dr. Jen Fraboni: Mobility Will Change Your Life + Easy Tips to Add It Into Your Daily Routine Nov 26, 2024

If you feel older than you actually are, suffer with body aches, or just feel stiff in general... you need mobility. In today's episode with Dr. Jen Fraboni, we discuss why mobility is an absolute must for anyone wanting to live a long and healthy life. Dr. Jen debunks common mobility myths, breaks down WHY it's so important, and shares easy tips for incorporating it in your daily routine.

Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist and host of the The Optimal Body Podcast who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance and brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living.

Episode Highlights:

Why you need mobility
Debunking common mobility myths
How breathing can boost mobility + reduce stress
Training full range of motion for longevity
Exercises to improve joint health
How to incorporate mobility into your daily routine

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62: 5 Tips for Staying on Track Through the Holiday Season Nov 19, 2024

Is it possible to be fully present and enjoy the holiday season while still prioritizing your health? 100%. I'm sharing 5 tips to help you stay "on track" this holiday season so you can feel your best in body, mind, and spirit.

Episode Highlights:

Settings intentions vs expectations
How to be flexible with yourself + plans
Letting go of "perfection"
Why you should never skip meals!
Monitoring your hunger levels
The protein first approach
Why movement should be a non-negotiable

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61: Dr. Shannon Ritchey: Debunking Fitness Myths + The REAL Way to Change Your Body Composition Nov 12, 2024

This episode of the Tara talk is for all the women out there who feel frustrated by endless cardio sessions, confusing fitness advice, and a seeming lack of progress in their workouts. If you’ve ever wondered why your body isn’t changing the way you want, or if you’re feeling a little lost when it comes to strength training, then this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, fitness expert, founder of Evlo Fitness, and former physical therapist, who helps address all these concerns. She’s going to break down some common misconceptions around fat loss vs. body composition, and explain why more muscle—not more cardio—is the game-changer for a leaner physique.

Dr. Shannon also debunks quick-fix workout trends, explores the true role of nutrition in body composition, evaluates the effectiveness of different exercises for muscle growth, and explores the long-term benefits of building muscle for changing your body composition.

What we discuss:

(00:00) - Trends and Myths in Fitness

(08:39) - Reconsidering Exercise Mythologies

(16:40) - Effective Exercises for Muscle Growth

19:38) - Myths and Realities of Strength Training

(31:14) - Understanding Muscle Failure and Weightlifting

(43:15) - Tracking Nutrition and Fitness Progress

(50:15) - Building Muscle for Longevity and Health

(01:01:06) - Consistent and Gentle Fitness Approach

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59: My 5 Non-Negotiables for Building a Workout Plan That’s Actually Effective (Use this as a checklist!) Nov 05, 2024

These are my 5 non-negotiables for building a workout plan that will actually get you results. If you follow this list, you're bound to see + feel results in the gym.

Episode Highlights:

Why a well-structured workout plan is crucial for achieving fitness goals
Quality versus quantity with your workouts + reps
The importance of consistency with exercise
Why full-body workouts are most effective
How mobility supports strength training
Progressive overload for muscle growth

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58: Muscle Building Q&A Oct 29, 2024

Let's debunk some common fitness myths and answer the most commonly asked questions when it comes to building muscles. You might be surprised with what you learn!

Episode Highlights:

Does barre / pilates build muscle?
The best leg day exercises
How to avoid injuring yourself
Why you need mobility
The connection between weight loss + gaining muscle
How to make your workouts more effective
High reps vs low reps
Why you're not seeing results
How to gain muscle with an at-home setup

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57: 5 Things You Need to Know about Workout Volume if You Actually Want to Get Toned Oct 22, 2024

If you want to get toned in your workouts, follow these 5 tips. Once you understand these important things about workout volume, you'll be feeling strong and toned in no time at all.

What is volume and why does it matter?
What’s the difference between volume, intensity and frequency?
Gaining muscle mass
Why high reps with low weights won’t give you the results you want
What's the ideal amount of volume you want?
How to structure your workouts

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56: The #1 Fitness Mistake Most Women Make Oct 15, 2024

This is the #1 mistake most women make when it comes to fitness. If you can shift this, you'll feel (and see) a change in your overall strength + mindset.

Episode Highlights:

The influence of diet culture
How under-eating impacts health
Hormonal fluctuations + brain fog
The risk of muscle loss
Solutions to under-eating

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55: How to Stop Caring What Others Think and Start Living for Yourself with Matt Choi Oct 08, 2024

This is how you stop caring what others think of you and start living life for yourself. Matt Choi shares his experience of going beyond the labels as a runner to create limitless possibilities in life.

Episode Highlights:

How to cultivate intrinsic motivation
Breaking free of labels + boxes
Creating unlimited potential in life
“So much more than a runner”
Being an athlete for 15 years
Pursuing intentional challenge in life
Running 100 miles in Leadville
Endurance and mental grit
How to grow in life and overcome limiting beliefs
Challenging negative self talk + mental chatter
Micro-dosing stress to expand your capacity
Building habits through consistency

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54: 1 Year Anniversary + a New Brand: BTS of Broads Oct 01, 2024

Celebrating 1 full year of The Tara Talk + the upcoming launch of our new brand, Broads. Listen for a BTS glimpse into building an app, working with a partner (or friend) and staying motivated throughout it all.

Episode Highlights:

1 year of The Tara Talk
GIVEAWAY (details below)
BTS of building Broads!
What to expect within the app
Building a team and asking for help
Working with your partner
How to communicate clearly
Making decisions using “dealer’s choice”
How to stay motivated in fitness + life
Using a reward system
Should you workout while sick?

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Giveaway ends on Tuesday, October 29

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53: Manifest Your Dream Life and Regulate Your Nervous System with Megan Shekleton Sep 24, 2024

Ready to manifest your dream life? Learn how nervous system regulation and self awareness can truly change your life for the better with today's guest, Megan Shekleton.

As an Executive Coach, Megan works with leaders and founders to achieve their wider visions for their life and careers through internal and external transformation. With Wider Visions, she wants to make these coaching tools more accessible to both individuals and employers.

As a certified Life + Leadership Coach with training in breathwork, meditation, and subconscious mindset modalities, she also has many tools in her toolbox to deepen her clients’ inner awareness and spark lasting internal change. She specializes in supporting her clients in these moments of transition.

Episode Highlights:

Creating a wider vision for your life
Building businesses and learning to scale
The growth spiral
Navigating panic, anxiety, and chronic stress
Developing fibromyalgia
The importance of nervous system regulation
Finding a sense of purpose outside of work
Overcoming negative self talk
Healing within relationship + friendship
What does it mean to be “enough”
Building a relationship with intuition + the divine
Navigating fertility struggles
How to create actual change in life
Manifesting your dream life

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52: Do This For Better Results in the Gym Sep 17, 2024

Are you making this common mistake in fitness? Leaving your body feeling run down and energy low? Not prioritizing recovery is one of the biggest mistakes beginner and intermediate lifters make. Learn why recovery is so important and how to incorporate it in this episode of The Tara Talk.

Episode Highlights:

Why you need recovery
Why working out less can actually be better
Short term vs long term recovery
What is active recovery?
How creatine supports recovery
The benefits of contrast therapy
How to clear lactic acid with bodywork + massage
Stretching and mobility work
3 tips to improve your sleep

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51: How to Find Yourself and Navigate Social Anxiety with Jera Foster- Fell Sep 10, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Jera Foster-Fell for an open conversation on the journey of "finding yourself" in different seasons of life. This includes life experiences like navigating social anxiety, showing up authentically (online and IRL), and tapping into creativity.

Beyond this conversation, Jera is a social media expert, in-demand speaker, and seasoned content creator. Leaning into her extensive background in content creation and strategy, Jera teaches people and brands how to harness the power of their secret sauce and show up authentically on social—generating engaging content that converts followers and fans into customers and clients.

Episode Highlights:

Creating an online presence with Instagram
Finding community and purpose through fitness
How to find yourself
Discovering what brings you joy
How art helped Jera reconnect with herself
The secret sauce for showing up authentically
4 quadrants of creating your social presence
Pivoting in career and interests
Tips for navigating social anxiety

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Authentic Personal Brand Blueprint

Video Editing Rodeo

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50: How to Deadlift and Feel Confident With Your Lifts Sep 03, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains how to deadlift with tips and tricks for perfecting form, feeling confident with your lifts, and different variations to try.

Episode Highlights:

How to deadlift: beginner tips
The importance of compound lifts
How to improve grip strength
Proper form to avoid injury
Accessories for your lifts
4 deadlift variations

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49: Debunking Health Myths + Creating a Balanced Lifestyle with Jordan Syatt Aug 27, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Jordan Syatt to debunk common health myths and discuss what it takes to create a balanced lifestyle.

Jordan created his online fitness business from his dorm room at the University of Delaware in 2011 because he wanted to help people achieve their fitness goals. He’s been coaching people since he was 14 and it’s all he’s wanted to do since. His approach to health and fitness involves moderation, balance, and getting to know what works best for you.

Episode Highlights:

How marriage + parenthood changed Jordan’s life
Choosing a different path from what you grew up with
Encouraging healthy changes without pressuring people
Going to the gym at 14 years old
Shifting from powerlifting to lifestyle focused training
Attracting a clientele for strong yet lean body transformation
How to find what works for you
Navigating the confusion in the health field
Why you need to “guess and check”
Do you need to count calories?
Educating yourself on serving sizes + macros
Intuitive eating with moderation
Why you need carbohydrates!
Does alcohol impact fitness?
Creating a healthy lifestyle beyond nutrition
BTS of parenthood

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48: What is Intuitive Eating? How to Ditch Diets and Eat Mindfully Aug 20, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares how intuitive eating helped her ditch the diets once and for all + make peace with food.

Episode Highlights:

What is intuitive eating?
Listening to your body’s needs
Intuitive eating vs impulsive eating
The 10 principles of IE
Make peace with food
Do genetics play a part?
Emotional eating
Who is intuitive eating for?
How to start eating intuitively

Download the Mindfulness Tracker

Intuitive Eating Book

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47: Real Talk on Gut Health, Supplements, and Fiber with Julie Balsamo Aug 13, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Julie Balsamo to chat about all things gut health, bloating, supplements, fiber, and more!

Julie is a Registered Dietitian and holds both a Bachelor's and Master's in Nutrition. She specializes in a holistic, whole-body approach to nutrition, integrating cutting-edge research with functional practices to help clients identify and address the root causes of their discomfort. By personalizing nutrition plans, Julie empowers clients to regain control over their health, freeing them from the burden of digestive, hormonal, skin, and weight symptoms.

Episode Highlights:

Becoming a registered dietitian
Developing digestive issues and a disordered relationship with food
How to steer clear of BS gut health products
Understanding probiotics
How to test your gut health
Advocating for yourself with doctors
Is bloating normal?
Tracking your GI symptoms
Creating a diverse gut microbiome
The importance of fiber
How to add fiber to your meals
Navigating health while pregnant

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46: How to Create an Evening Routine + Sleep Better Aug 06, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares how to optimize your sleep by creating an evening routine and practicing good sleep hygiene.

Episode Highlights:

Why sleep is so important
Tara's evening routine
Tips for better sleep
Optimize your routine + home for relaxation
How to communicate your sleep needs with a partner

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45: The Power of Dance and Embracing Motherhood with Nikki Norenberg Jul 30, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with mover, shaker, creator, and mama, Nikki Norenberg Klaus.

Nikki shares her journey of creating EMBODIED, a dance program to help people reconnect with themselves, that was inspired by her own journey of navigating motherhood, purpose, and intuition.

Episode Highlights:

Closing her coaching business
Creating EMBODIED
How motherhood brought dance back into her life
Everyone can dance
The frequency of music
Slowing down during motherhood
Healing from diastasis and prolapse
Finding neutrality with body image
Relearning patience in motherhood
Connecting with your intuition
Getting clear on your “hell yes” and “hell no”

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44: How to Increase Your Protein Jul 23, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara dives into Protein 101, discussing why protein is needed, how to measure your body's needs, and simple ways to increase your intake.

Episode Highlights:

Why do we need protein?
Understanding the role of amino acids
Protein for recovery + feeling satisfied
The trick for calculating your protein needs
How to increase your protein intake

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43: Why Muscles Matter and Strength Training as a Petite Woman with April Whitney Jul 16, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with April Whitney to discuss wellness as a petite woman, the importance of building muscle, and how to strengthen the mind through training and entrepreneurship.

April Whitney is a former pro fencer, certified personal trainer, nutritionist and YouTuber. She is the Founder and CEO of Petite PWR, a platform and community made for petite women 5'4" and shorter to lose fat and gain muscle through premiere coaching programs, products and services. April has coached celebrities, Olympic athletes and tens of thousands of petite women around the world to help them develop their most powerful bodies and minds.

Episode Highlights:

Building Petite PWR
How to build muscle and lose fat
Going to the Olympic trials
Becoming a pro fencer
The mental weight of competition for athletes
How athletics and entrepreneurship are similar
Building a brand from personal struggles
How strength training can change a body
Learning what it takes to be healthy as a petite woman

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42: AMA: How to Navigate Social Situations, Taking a Therapy Break, and Setting Boundaries Jul 09, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara and Emily sit down to answer another round of listener questions. Topics ranging from navigating social settings (with food and alcohol) to Tara's break from therapy, and how to set boundaries with people you love.

Episode Highlights:

Summertime productivity
How to navigate social situations with food and alcohol
Identifying your “yes” and “no” statements
Feeling judged for being “healthy”
Healthy habits whiling travel
What to do when your loved ones don’t prioritize health
Taking a break from therapy
Setting boundaries with people in your life
How to navigate / communicate with conflict
Different ways to track progress
How to lift heavier
The importance of consistency

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41: Strength in Faith and Fitness with Saman Munir Jul 02, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Saman Munir to discuss her journey with faith and fitness.

Episode Highlights:

Growing up in a different culture
Overcoming an obsession with being “skinny”
The impact of faith in life
Inspiring others to feel strong
Creating a career + community in fitness
Collaborating with Adidas
Working with a coach to reach new levels
Fine tuning form + hitting new PRs
Becoming an Evolve You Trainer

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40: Tips for Healthy Travel Jun 25, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares her tips for healthy travel so that you can enjoy your time away while still feeling your best.

Episode Highlights:

You can have it all!
Healthy travel hacks
The main categories of health
How to plan ahead while traveling
The importance of protein + snacks
Why the color of your pee matters
Different types of movement
How to sleep better
Adjusting to time zone change

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39: How To Engage Your Deep Core, Heal Diastasis Recti, and Strength Train as a Mom with Ashley Nowe Jun 18, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Ashley Nowe to discuss proper core engagement, strength training as a mother, and how things change during pregnancy and postpartum.

After birthing three children, (including a giant set of twins), mom of four and stepmom of two Ashley Nowe didn’t recognize her own body. A lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, she was determined to find a way to heal her severe diastasis recti — postpartum ab separation — and love her body again. Through correcting her breathing and engaging in intentional pelvic floor and deep core work, she found herself again, and healed her broken body. Her journey inspired her to do the same for other moms and Get Mom Strong was born. Get Mom Strong is home to Ashley’s Strong Like a Mother (SLAM) at-home workout program and app. Today, Ashley’s helped over 70,000 women see results with SLAM and shares her story with over 400K+ followers on instagram.

Episode Highlights:

Being a mom of 4 + entrepreneur
Creating SLAM for moms to strength train
Healing diastasis recti post pregnancy
How to properly engage your transverse abdominal muscles
Stop sucking your stomach in!
Activating your pelvic floor
The symptoms of a tight pelvic floor
Exercise modifications during pregnancy and postpartum
How to prepare your body for pregnancy and childbirth
Choosing to adopt another child

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38: Lessons I Learned Turning 35 Jun 11, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today is Tara's 35th Birthday Episode! Settle in for life lessons + reflections from 35 years experience doing this thing called life.

Episode Highlights:

Birthday reflections
Choosing to love your birthday (again)
The birthday wish that never came true
Turning 35 and still figuring things out
Being okay with not knowing what’s “next”
Working with a business + life coach
Rapid fire: 20 life lessons
Navigating “failure”, guilt, and personal boundaries

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37: You Don't Need Another Diet, You Need Nutrients! with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne Jun 04, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne to chat about the history of diet culture, how to feel better through food, and the truth of eating "well".

Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is the founder of Nutrivore.com and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. She creates educational resources to help people improve their day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidenced-based scientific research. With Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah has created a positive and inclusive approach to dietary guidance, based in science and devoid of dogma, using nutrient density and sufficiency as its basic principles: Nourishment, not judgment.

Episode Highlights:

What is the Nutrivore “diet”
A lack of education around nutrition
The history of diets and dieting
Capitalism & making “health” unattainable for all
How foods can impact our health
Making peace with food again
Overcoming food allergies + disordered eating
Leaving the paleo lifestyle behind
How to heal your relationship with food
Understanding the science of nutrition

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36: What is Periodization + How To Use It For Training Gains May 28, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains what periodization is and how it can help you overcome training plateaus + progress your strength gains over the longterm.

Episode Highlights:

What is periodization?
The importance of progressive overload
Changing your rep count + lifting weight
Why you need recovery breaks
How to progress past the newbie gains
The states of stress in the body
The 3 cycles of periodization
Intermediate level of strength training
Different styles of periodization

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35: Navigating Sobriety and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Claire Bays May 21, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Claire Bays to discuss her journey with sobriety, becoming a coach, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Episode Highlights:

Claire’s first exposure to drinking
Opting out of the grieving process
Realizing she had a substance abuse struggle
Navigating sobriety
Learning new coping skills + tools
Developing a disordered relationship with food
Building a foundation in the gym
The power of being in relationship with another
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Being true to you

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34: How to Create Your Own Workout Program May 14, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara breaks down how to write your own workout plan and create programming for your specific fitness goals.

Episode Highlights:

Questions to consider for your fitness goals
Choosing your base exercises
Compound vs isolation movements
Understanding the different movement planes
Determine your sets + reps
How to incorporate progressive overload
Finding your lifting weight
Timing your workouts
Creating a workout split
Example workout plans
Considering rest and recovery

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33: How to Own Your Shit and Connect With Your Inner Critic with Danielle Gertner May 07, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Danielle Gertner to discuss how to own your shit, connect with your inner critic, and move through emotions.

Danielle Gertner is a Speaker, Emcee, Self Mastery mentor, expert community builder, and podcast host who is on a mission to unlock the world’s radical confidence with her signature Own Your Shit™️ method. She uses a unique blend of neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis, trauma-informed somatic work, story work, and primal play to help her clients make soul-shifting transformations that last a lifetime.

With nearly 10 years of experience as a self mastery mentor, habit and mindset expert, movement coach, and professional hype woman, Danielle has guided hundreds of clients to achieve breakthroughs and unimagined levels of confidence in short periods. She helps them unleash a power they have never felt before so they can make the permanent shifts to living with compassion, clarity, pleasure, and play.

Danielle is a dynamic emcee, workshop facilitator, host, and speaker for TEDx events, HYROX - a worldwide fitness competition, and several high school and collegiate leadership conferences. Danielle is also the proud co-founder of Warrior Women ATX - named Most Empowering Workout community for women in Austin.

Episode Highlights:

Expressing and receiving love
How to navigate grief
Moving through emotions & letting yourself FEEL
The power of connecting with your breath
How to own your shit
Building community
When you’re not a “girls girl”
Living in the feminine and masculine
Becoming an entrepreneur
Redefining happiness & success
Whose story are you living?
Chatting with your inner critic
Working with all parts of you
Connecting with movement again

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32: Change Your Thoughts, Open Your Mind: The Thought Ladder Apr 30, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara is talking about the Thought Ladder, a tool for changing your belief system + mindset around your potential in life! This will shift the way you think about growth and goals, making them seem more possible than ever before. Download the FREE Thought Ladder below.

Episode Highlights:

How to change your life and shift your thoughts
Cultivating belief in yourself
Finding your why for change
Rewiring your thought patterns
Reconnect with your inner child curiosity
It’s never too late to change
Stages of change
The Thought Ladder
Creating your Thought Ladder

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31: What I Wish Knew Before My First Powerlifting Meet Apr 25, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares about her recent powerlifting meet and the lessons learned along the way.

Episode Highlights:

Hiring a coach for powerlifting prep
Tara’s training program split
Hitting new strength PRs
USPA vs USAPL divisions
The cost of participating in the meet
Learning the movement commands
Getting red lights & making mistakes
Planning for the weigh-in
Timing when to eat & drink
Incorporating more range of motion for the next meet prep

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30: Setting Boundaries with Social Media and Creating Opportunities for Yourself with Milou Pietersz Apr 23, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Milou Pietersz to discuss the pros & cons of social media plus how to create opportunities for yourself.

Milou fell in love with social media whilst completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Media & Advertising and Public Relations. She knew she wanted to create her own schedule and opportunities in work and that's when Simply Multimedia was born. Milou combined her skills and knowledge in the field of social media + marketing to create her ideal business structure and work with aligned clients.

Taking Milou from driving for uber eats to running a multi-six figure business and living life on her own terms. And this is the behind-the-scenes story of how that came to be.

Episode Highlights:

Playing division 1 tennis
Recreating your identity after college athletics
Creating work opportunities for yourself
Pros & cons of social media
Navigating criticism online
Creating boundaries with social media
Waking up at 4am
Building community online
The power of giving for free
How to start an IG from scratch
Getting comfortable with being on camera
Building a social media agency
What does “enough” mean?
Finding peace in the present
Keeping her personal life off IG
Redefining her relationship with fitness

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29: Listener Q&A: Therapy Talks, Cultivating Confidence, and Social Media Breaks Apr 16, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara answers listener questions ranging from therapy talks to cultivating confidence and beyond, diving deep into these topics unlike ever before!

Episode Highlights:

BTS with Emily and Tara
Tara’s WHY when it comes to coaching
What prompted Tara to begin therapy
Feeling emotions vs distracting and avoiding
Creating + finding safe spaces to feel
How strength training creates confidence in life
Cultivating self-confidence from within
Showing up in an authentic way on social media
Taking a monthly IG break
When to speed up vs slow down with life + work
Taking inventory of how you spend your time

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28: It’s Never Too Late to Start: Strength Training at 60 with Mimi Ison Apr 09, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Mimi Ison on why it's never too late to start with strength training + how to get/stay strong no matter your age.

Mimi Ison is a pro-age movement motivator, blogger, and anti-ageism advocate. At 60, she’s a health and fitness enthusiast who crushes age stereotypes on Instagram @heymiddleage, and writes about midlife on her blog heymiddleage.com. Her happy place is the boxing gym where she started training at age 50.

Episode Highlights:

Paving her own path with work and career
Navigating sudden health struggles in her 50s
Leaving her career for healing
Starting a blog to share her journey
What is ageism?
The benefits of muscle when aging
How to decrease body aches + pains
It’s never too late to start!
Self-agism is holding you back
The power of leaning into discomfort

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27: Fitness Terms to Know Apr 02, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara breaks down common & not-so-common fitness terms and acronyms that you may hear / see in programming, workout classes, or in general fitness education.

Episode Highlights:

The 1 Rep Max
Fitness acronyms broken down (AMRAP, EMOM)
The one exercise Tara never does
Hypertrophy training for muscle growth
The different kind of "sets"?
What is metcon?
Compound, isolation, and accessory movements
The purpose of HIIT style workouts
Different zones of exercise + HRV

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26: Juggling Parenting + Entrepreneurship with Bonnie Weeks Mar 26, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Bonnie Weeks to chat about entrepreneurship, owning the hell out of your voice, and what it means to connect with your body.
Bonnie's love for learning systems, asking boundary-pushing questions and innovating in new ways has collided with the yoga world to create her online presence and business. She has mentored hundreds of yoga teachers around the world to step into their power and flow by using their own embodied experience and authentic voice.

Episode Highlights:

How to remain true to you
Navigating the comparison trap
Getting comfortable within your body
Doing it all - be obsessed with what you do
BTS of running a business
Juggling parenting + entrepreneurship
Creating open communication with kids
Bonnie’s start to strength training + running
Listening to what your body is trying to tell you

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25: What To Do When Your Strength Gains Plateau + Compound vs Isolation Exercises Mar 19, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains what to do when your strength gains begin to plateau (and what this means for your progress.) She then breaks down the difference between compound vs isolation movements and the role of each in a workout program.

Episode Highlights:

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What is progressive overload
The different forms of progressive overload
How to progress in your program (with or without a coach)
Compound movements vs isolation movements
The benefits of each for strength gains
Why compound lifts are done first

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24: How Your Pelvic Floor Impacts Health, Sex, and Strength Training with Dr. Amy Osborne Mar 12, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Dr. Amy Osborne to discuss why the pelvic floor is so important for overall health + how to strengthen it when needed.

Amy Osborne is a pelvic health women's therapist, functional nutritionist and personal trainer. She is passionate about helping women optimize their health by improving movement patterns, achieving hormone balance and healing the gut. She owns and practices out of Apto Physical Therapy and Wellness in Denver, CO.

Episode Highlights:

The role of the pelvic floor muscles
How to identify a dysfunctional pelvic floor
Direct access vs referral based health care
“Is this normal?” pelvic floor edition
Leakage with heavy lifting + jumping movements
A tight vs relaxed pelvic floor
Perspective on painful sex
Developing "bladder habits"
Are kegels needed?
How to properly brace for lifts
Understanding the abdominal muscles
What abdominal doming means
Pelvic floor changes with pregnancy + menopause
How to relax the pelvic floor

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23: How Recovery, Creatine, and Deload Weeks Actually Increase Strength Mar 05, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares about how proper recovery, taking creatine, and incorporating deload weeks is crucial for consistent strength gains.

Episode Highlights:

The importance of recovery
How to prioritize active recovery
What is creatine?
The benefits of creatine
How to take it + when
Misconceptions around creatine
Deload weeks: Why do they matter?
Rest can increase your gains
How to incorporate deload weeks into your routine

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22: Navigating Nomadic Living and a Cancer Diagnosis with Sam Ciaccia Feb 27, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Sam Ciaccia about bridging the gap between medical and fitness professionals for full body health. With a history of working in the medical field + personal training, Sam shares how she navigated an unexpected cancer diagnosis while building a business and maintaining her strength throughout it all.

Samantha Ciaccia is a reputable strength coach and Physician Assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience and personal training. While working in the busy Emergency Rooms of New York City, she is convinced there is a direct link between optimal health and physical fitness. She spent her career bridging the gap between medicine and fitness, understanding both are equally important. Now, she coaches healthcare professionals, clinicians and other coaches from all over the world about the link between fitness and health care prevention. As a PA-C, B.S. Kinesiology and CSCS, Sam has a wealth of knowledge she wants to share with you!

Episode Highlights:

Sam’s shift into digital nomad life
Solo traveling the world
An unexpected cancer diagnosis
Navigating body image in the midst of breast cancer
Not identifying with a medical diagnosis
How to be intentional with your energy
The importance of strength training
Mastering movement and kettlebells
Intentional + strategic dating

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21: How to Improve Your Mobility + Why It Matters Feb 20, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara breaks down why mobility matters for overall strength + health and how to incorporate it into your daily routine.

Episode Highlights:

What is mobility + why it matters
Mobility vs flexibility
How mobility supports strength training
Mobility drills to start with TODAY
Understanding CAR: Controlled Articular Rotations
P.A.I.L.’s + R.A.I.L.’s for mobility
How to incorporate mobility daily
The FREE Mobility 101 + Drills Guide

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20: Let’s Talk About Sex: Communication, Stimulation, and Lubrication with Vanessa Marin Feb 13, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Vanessa Marin to talk about sex, pleasure, and how to communicate your needs.

Vanessa Marin is a sex therapist and instant New York Times Best Selling author of Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life, co-written with her husband and partner-in-crime, Xander Marin.

Vanessa is here to help you kick shame out of the bedroom so you can start feeling the connection, pleasure, and joy you deserve!

Episode Highlights:

Fluctuating sex drive
How to communicate your needs with your partner
Tips for talking about sex
Having open conversations with friends
Let’s talk about butt stuff!
How to start with anal
Quality over quantity with sex
Self pleasure Q&A
Direct vs indirect clitoris stimulation
Differing sizes and shapes
Lube 101
How to have the sex talk with kids
Creating an experience for both to enjoy
The Valentines Day Sex Challenge!

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19: Are You Lifting Heavy Enough? 3 Ways to Track Progress + Prevent DOMS Feb 06, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains how to determine what weight is right for you to lift and why you can probably lift heavier than you think. As well as how to properly warm up and recover to prevent muscle soreness, injury, and the dreaded DOMS.

Episode Highlights:

Why you’re probably not lifting heavy enough
How to properly warm up for working sets
The importance of mind-muscle connection
Understanding the RPE scale
Percentage-based training
Tracking your progress with weights
How to calculate rep ranges
Knowing when it’s time to lift heavier
What causes DOMS
How to properly recover and prevent injury

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18: Becoming Superhuman Through Mobility, Calisthenics, and Strength Training with Taylor Learmont Jan 30, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement. Today, Tara connects with the agility queen, Taylor Learmont. As a mobility, strength, and calisthenics athlete, a certified personal trainer, and most recently an IFBB Fitness Pro, Taylor has all the advice, experience, and truths of what it takes to become superhuman in physical form.

Taylor's passion for fitness evolved from her diverse athletic background as a gymnast, dancer, and cheerleader. Over the years, she has explored different avenues of training including sport-specific training, strength and conditioning, calisthenics, and bodybuilding. Taylor (@littletfitness) has garnered a following of over 2.6 million across all platforms with an audience that has fallen in love with her personality, fun workout videos and fitness guidance.

Episode Highlights:

Combining mobility, strength, and calisthenics
The journey of personal training while building Little T Fitness
The importance of consistency (in training + life)
How to start with calisthenics
Overcoming the fear of failure
Navigating body image in the public eye
Making peace with food
Falling in love with fitness again after competing
Creating goals in competition and fitness

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17: The Most Underrated Form of Exercise + How to Burn More Calories Daily Jan 23, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara explains why walking is the most underrated form of exercise + how you can burn more calories (without even trying.) Learn about fitness terms such as NEAT and TDEE and how they impact your overall energy and relationship with movement.

Episode Highlights:

The physical + mental benefits of walking
Do you actually need 10k steps a day?
How to improve your weekly step average
NEAT: Non-exercise activity thermogenesis
How to burn calories while resting
TDEE (total daily energy expenditure)
The 3 organs that use the most energy
Spontaneous movement vs planned exercise
How strength training boosts metabolism
Ways to increase your NEAT
Make movement easier

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16: The Benefits of Working with a Coach + Learning New Skills with Rosi Reeves Jan 16, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for mindset + movement. Today, Tara connects with her longtime client and fellow fitness coach, Rosi Reeves. Rosi shares how her life shifted when she started to seek out and accept support. From fitness to financials to overall life coaching, Rosi shares how working with aligned coaches and support systems has allowed her to grow, learn, and expand her life unlike ever before.

As a coach herself, Rosi shares her experiences gaining confidence in the gym, training and competing in Iron Mans, navigating recovery post injury, and learning what it means to feel "enough" in life.

Episode Highlights:

Redefining your relationship to love
What does it mean to love freely?
Hiring a coach, as a coach
The benefits of working with a coach
Letting yourself receive support
Being okay with not having to compete all the time
The balance between competition and comparison
Training for & competing in Iron Man
Recovering post training injuries
Getting comfortable and confident in the gym
Seeing progress through following a program
How to show up for yourself
Learning from life and gaining new skills
The struggle to feel “enough”
Being intentional with your words

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15: 8 Misconceptions in the Fitness Industry Jan 09, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset and movement! Today Tara is debunking 8 misconceptions in the fitness industry that may be impacting your progress. Listen in for the truth behind these common beliefs and trends.

Episode Highlights:

Navigating information overload
Does lifting make you bulky?
The benefits of muscle
What makes a workout “count”
Why sweat isn’t a great indicator of work
The nuances of feeling “sore”
Why you feel soreness
Do you really need a meal plan?
You can’t target fat loss
Ab workouts are not the holy grail
BTS of genetics + photoshop
The benefits of walking
How to find what’s best for you

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14: From “Smaller” to “Stronger”: How to Reclaim Your Strength with Meg Gallagher Jan 02, 2024

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Meg Gallagher to discuss the journey from "smaller" to "stronger" as women in the world of health & fitness. Meg is here to redefine what it means to be stronger by the day and feel confident in the gym, your body, and with life.

Episode Highlights:

How Meg got started with strength training
Overcoming the pressure to be “skinny”
Recovering from restriction + binge eating
How to practice intentional body talk
Pre + post natal movement support
Meg’s bodybuilding experience
Why strength training is so supportive for women
Rewriting the fitness narrative
How to gain confidence in the gym

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13: Stop Setting Resolutions, Start Setting SMARTEST Goals Dec 26, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares her process for creating SMARTEST goals and has a Goal Tracker PDF for you to follow along with. Learn a new way to approach goal setting + receive tools and tips to support you in the journey!

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Episode Highlights:

A new approach to goal setting + creating a new year plan
How to create a long-term vision with short-term goals
Monthly check-ins + shifting your goals along the way
The importance of accountability
Create your goals with me LIVE
What are SMARTEST goals?
Tara’s 2024 Goals
What are your barriers?

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12: Hybrid Training, Female Physiology, and Cycle Syncing Misconceptions with Dr. Alyssa Olenick Dec 19, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today, Tara connects with Dr. Alyssa Olenick to discuss hybrid training, female physiology, and the misconceptions of cycle syncing in the world of fitness. This is an episode to educate and inspire people to get strong, run far, and understand WHY + HOW to move their body for optimal results.

Dr. Alyssa Olenick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, is a certified sports nutritionist and Crossfit Level 2 Trainer. Alyssa completed her doctoral training in exercise and human metabolism, sex differences and menstrual cycle physiology. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow researching the areas of menopause and metabolism. As a coach she specializes in the areas endurance, strength and hybrid training. She runs her online business ‘Doc Lyss Fitness’ and is a strength athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and all-around fitness lover who is passionate about educating people on science-based fitness to get them into the gyms and on the roads/trails — or often, doing both at the same time!

Episode Highlights:

Understanding female physiology
The difference between men and women in training
Female strength training
Training for her first ultramarathon
Combining strength with running
The benefits of hybrid training
BTS of ultramarathon runs
Trail vs road running
A better way to cycle sync
Misconceptions around cycle syncing
The importance of protein, eating enough, and hydration

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11: Getting Off Birth Control + Reconnecting With My Natural Cycle Dec 12, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara shares about her experience of getting off of birth control to reconnect with her natural cycle. Sharing the knowledge and resources needed to support you in your decision. It's been 1 year since she quit BC and so much has changed!

Episode Highlights:

What is birth control & why are so many women on it?
How synthetic hormones interact with our natural cycle
Tara’s 16 year experience on birth control
Roar > the book that shifted Tara's perspective
Understanding how our cycles work
The BTS process of the menstrual cycle
Knowing when you’re most fertile
How Tara’s cycle shifted after getting off birth control
Resources for tracking your cycle
Other options for preventing pregnancy
Reconnecting with your natural body cycle
Things to consider when making this decision
You know your body best!

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10: From Getting Turned Down to 9 Years Together: How Tara Met Teddy Dec 05, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement. Today, Tara and Teddy connect over their 9-year relationship and share all the BTS details of how they met, what makes their relationship work so well, and how they show up for each other. Plus, Teddy shares about his personal journey with self-discovery + health transformation.

Episode Highlights:

Meet Teddy BTS
How Tara met Teddy
Getting turned down (multiple times)
Building a relationship from the ground up
Being independently codependent
The power of words
Teddy's self discovery journey
Shifting Tara’s viewpoints on relationships, labels, and marriage
BTS of their wedding party and choices made
Navigating personal desires + family relationships
Moving states + Austin highs and lows
Communication tips in relationship
Learning to be open with emotions and feelings
Let’s talk about S.E.X. + love languages
Teddy's weight and health transformation

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9: How to Build Your Circle and Connect with Others Nov 28, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast on mindset + movement. Today Tara dives into the importance of quality friends and building your circle. Sharing her personal experience + tips for making friends and creating a community to last.

What does true friendship feel like? Do your friends help you shine better? What type of friendship are you looking for? Tara explores all of these questions and more!

Episode Highlights:

The importance of community
Building your circle
Tara's history with friendships
Making new friends
How to connect with others & put yourself out there
3 types of friendship
Utility - mutually beneficial
Pleasure - emotional based & short lived
Good - mutual appreciation of virtues
The key to friendships that last
Noticing how you FEEL with others
Creating intentional friendships

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8: Your Breath Can Change Your Life with Beatriz Boas Nov 21, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement. Today Tara connects with Beatriz Boas to dive into the transformative power of breath and how to set your spirit free through Thetabreathwork™.

In her personal quest of seeking purpose in life, Bea has experienced a variety of mindset, energy and healing techniques. Although all of them contributed in some way to her journey, she always felt like there was a missing piece.

She felt inspired to combine different techniques, such as ThetaHealing, Breathwork, Hypnosis, Mindset Coaching, Meditation and others in an attempt to fulfill that integration gap she identified in these techniques separately. This gave birth to a whole new experience with a massive transformative power, what we know today as ThetaBreathwork™.

Learn how this process can transform your life from the inside out and what potential rests on the other side of the limiting beliefs holding you back!

Episode Highlights:

Bea's journey to discovering breathwork
Reconnecting with intuition + purpose
Her vision for Thetabreathwork™
Nose breathing versus mouth breathing
Different styles of breathwork to try
The Box Breathing technique
Creating safety within Thetabreathwork™ experiences
The importance of music for subconscious work
How affirmations work with the mind
Manifesting with intention
Bea's health + skin healing journey
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7: Intuitive Eating 101 + Navigating Holiday Season Stressors Nov 14, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara dives into the topic of intuitive eating and how to incorporate these practices into your daily life. Sharing her experience with shifting from counting macros to eating intuitively + how this improved her relationship with food. As well as tips and tricks for navigating the holiday season stressors.

Episode Highlights:

What is intuitive eating?
How does intuitive eating work?
The 10 principles of intuitive eating
Listening to hunger cues
Why you don't need to count macros
Understanding emotional eating
Overcoming binge eating
Calorie dense + nutrient dense foods
Navigating holiday season stress
How to eat mindfully + free PDF resource

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6: Understanding Menopause and Making Peace with Your Body with Dr. Maria Luque Nov 07, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset and movement! In today's episode, Tara connects with Dr. Maria Luque to learn more about menopause and how to best support our body + mind during this time of life. The two also dive into body image and how to make peace with yourself + the benefits of muscle for continual health.

Dr. Maria Luque is a menopause fitness expert, professor, Air Force veteran, and mother of an amazing daughter. She is passionate about helping menopausal women become healthier, stronger, and happier. With over 20 years of experience, a M.S. and Ph.D. in health sciences, as well as certifications as a Certified Health Education Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, she possesses an impressive arsenal of qualifications. She’s the founder of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of menopause. Her pioneering CEC course is accredited by NASM, AFAA, and ACE, making her an invaluable resource for fitness professionals seeking to expand their expertise. Dr. Luque teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International

Episode highlights:

What is menopause?
Understanding perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause
The 3 main symptom categories
Psychological (brain fog, mood swings, anxiety, depression)
Physical (hot flashes, joint/muscular pain, skin changes, decrease in stamina/energy)
Sexual (urinary tract changes, higher risk of infections, vaginal dryness, low libido)
The Menopausal drop zone
Treatment without need for cause
How to find a certified menopause practitioner near you
Fitness during menopause
The importance of maintaining muscle mass
How to handle hot flashes
Body image during menopause, let yourself evolve!
Romanticizing our past body ... and letting that go
Making peace with body image
Exploring supplements + hormone replacement therapy
The benefits of creatine

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5: I Quit Drinking Alcohol For 1 Year Oct 31, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement. Today, Tara shares about her past year living alcohol-free and why she decided to do it. As well as the mental + physical shifts she experienced during this time and how alcohol can impact more areas of life than you may realize.

Episode highlights:

Why Tara quit drinking
Getting honest with herself and her relationship with alcohol
The health benefits of living alcohol-free
How to quit + resources to support you
Questions to consider with your relationship to alcohol
How to navigate social situations alcohol-free

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4: How to Make Sustainable Change + Strength Training For Longevity with Ashley Hodge Oct 24, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset and movement! In today's episode, Tara connects with Ashley Hodge on the benefits of strength training, how to make sustainable change, and the world of power lifting.

Ashley holds a certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. She has been working with Bret Contreras since 2019 learning his methodology with an emphasis on program design.

Currently, Ashley is an online fitness coach, business owner, Glute Lab Official Online Coach, and Booty by Bret Coach. She brings 10+ years of coaching experience working with over 400+ women worldwide.

Ashley's approach to coaching is to help women improve their relationship with food, fitness, and their body by sharing evidence-based research and teaching them how to make long-term sustainable changes.

In this episode Tara and Ashley discuss:

Ashley's fitness transformation (losing 50-60 lbs)
Leaving it all behind with a move to LA to start fresh
Making a commitment to better health
How to challenge yourself to unlock new levels of possibility
Ashley's running & marathon career
How to shift habits and patterns
The perks of powerlifting and getting stronger
Building strength now for the future
Letting go of comparison
Daily routines and personal wellness
An intuitive approach to food
"Stop chasing perfection"

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3: My Fitness Evolution: It's OKAY to Change! Oct 17, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset and movement! In today's episode, Tara shares about her fitness (and life) evolution over the years and what each season has taught her. This topic serves as a reminder that your past does not have to define your present-day life. You're allowed to grow, evolve, and change - in fact, that's natural and healthy!

Tara also dives into how her relationship with fitness has changed ever since she learned the difference between exercise and training. Plus how she now approaches training, goals, and personal evolution.

Episode Highlights:

Tara's tomboy years & becoming an athlete
the loss of identity when leaving athletics
pursuing new interests and finding new passions
her evolution in fitness
from running to HIIT to yoga to strength
entering the coaching world
the difference between training and exercise
how Tara trains for her goals
understanding mobility
just start! and shift along the way

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2: From Modeling to Entrepreneurship: A Journey in Fitness with Amber Dodzweit Riposta Oct 10, 2023

Welcome back to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset and movement! In today's episode, Tara connects with Amber Dodzweit Riposta on her journey from modeling and fitness to entrepreneurship. As well as what it took to bounce back from burnout and take ownership of the life she wanted to create.

As a 13x fitness cover model and All-American Track Athlete, Amber has experienced first hand what it's like to feel the pressure of up-keeping appearances and physique ... as well as feeling extremely burnt out from it all. She shares about her "enough is enough" moment and what it took to reinvent herself and reconnect with what matters most.

In the start of Amber's personal training career, she was broke but passionate and made it work with a bench in her driveway to teach clients. Listen in to hear how she went from there to now, as the owner of BuiltForHer.com and TRAIN 186, a workout studio in Searsport, Maine.

Episode Highlights:

Amber's start as a 13x fitness cover model
Burnout and personal values
Leaving when things no longer align
Her start in personal training
Growing an online presence
Opening a gym and creating a business from scratch
Amber's bi-sexual experience
Finding her life partner
Top tips for finding the one
Breaking free from body insecurity
Embracing your true self in the midst of insecurity

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1: Reclaiming Your Worth Beyond Numbers Oct 02, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things movement + mindset! Reclaim your worth beyond numbers and redefine what health & wellness mean to you. In a world of diet culture, the pressure to be smaller and lose weight can be suffocating if left unchecked. In this solo episode, Tara shares her experience of reclaiming worth, finding her sparkle (again), and taking her life back after years of diets, binge eating, partying, and low self-worth.

Episode Highlights:

Why you don't need to count macros or weigh yourself
Redefining what health & wellness means
You're so much more than your body
The harmful words from my college coach
Falling into the restrict and binge diet cycle
The pressure to be smaller and weigh less
How to focus on feeling good versus just "looks"
The true cost of weight loss
Shifting your external environments and finding aligned community
How movement shifted everything for me
Finding my sparkle again

Let's connect! Follow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @thetaratalk for episode updates and extra content.

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From Binge-Eating to Inspiring Change: Intro to The Tara Talk Oct 02, 2023

Welcome to The Tara Talk podcast! I'm your host, Tara Laferrara, here to share no BS fitness + life advice to support you in feeling your best from the inside out. I want you to feel inspired to get up, move your body, and get out of your damn head.

Settle in and be prepared for the honest truths on health, wellness, fitness, mindset, and everything in between. We’ll dive into stories I've never told before and get into topics everyone needs to know more about.

In this intro episode you'll learn a bit of my backstory + how I went from binge-eating to inspiring change. This is just the beginning and I can't wait to dive in! Let's get started.

Let's connect! Follow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @thetaratalk for episode updates and extra content.

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Try Broads for 7 days free and surprise yourself with what’s possible.

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