Are you constantly pushing through fatigue, thinking you’ll rest later—only to find that “later” never comes? In a culture that glorifies busyness, rest often feels like a luxury we can’t afford. But what if we told you that rest isn’t…
Why is it so hard to change our habits—even when we know what to do? If you’ve ever struggled with sticking to your health goals, finding motivation, or breaking free from self-sabotage, you’re not alone. The real reason change feels…
Life as an adult is filled with responsibilities, deadlines, and endless to-do lists. Between work, family commitments, and daily life stress, it can feel like there’s no time for fun or relaxation. Somewhere along the way, you may have lost…
We often associate poor body image and body dissatisfaction with teens and adult women. But the reality that the roots of negative body image take hold much earlier than that. In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the science…
There’s no better time than Spring – as the weather starts to warm and the trees start to bloom back to life – to start (or restart) running. Whether you were just hibernating through the cold months and are itching…
I’m just going to say it: It’s time to stop viewing health and fitness through the lens of men. We need more feminism in fitness. Renowned American sociologist Allan Johnson said, “A society is patriarchal to the degree that it…
We’ve all heard them—those persistent exercise myths that linger like that last rep in a tough set. You know the ones: “No pain, no gain!” or “Lifting weights will make you bulky!” These ridiculous fitness myths (and many others) have…
There’s a reason you might feel like you’re constantly failing at this whole “health and fitness” thing. And no, it’s not because you lack willpower, discipline, or knowledge. It’s not because you’re “doing it wrong” or because you haven’t found…
Parenting is full of unexpected challenges, but I never expected that simply stating my child’s nonbinary gender identity would become a political act. As a Gen Xer with two kids—a 24-year-old daughter and a 21-year-old nonbinary child—I’ve seen firsthand how…
You hit that 2pm wall, and the first thing you reach for? Caffeine. It feels like the only way to power through, but relying on stimulants can leave you even more drained later on. Instead of drowning your fatigue with…
