Bestie Chats with Soph (Sophia Panella)
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| 10 Apr 2023 | 1. Introduction | Get to Know Me | 00:37:04 | |
Hi besties!! Welcome to my podcast Bestie Chats with Soph. In today's episode we are doing a little introduction of the pod and a whole get to know me. I know I share a lot of my life on social media, but I feel like I only share the present and future. We are going to take a deep dive into my past so y'all can get to know me a little more!! My fitness app: | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | 2. My Birth Control Story | 01:14:27 | |
We are going to be taking a deep dive into my experience with hormonal birth control!! I am going to take you all the way back to the start on why I decided to get on originally, to switching birth controls, to all the health issues I was experiencing and eventually why I decided to get off and what I do now. My fitness app: | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | 3. Communication in Relationships | 00:58:10 | |
I felt inspired to deep dive into communication in relationships and how that may look different for many people. We've all heard the saying "communication is key," but what does that REALLY mean? We will cover long distance communication, communicating when you first move in with your partner, and how the five love languages play a massive role in communication. I also call "BS" on the saying "if he wanted to he would," which may ruffle some feathers. My fitness app: | |||
| 01 May 2023 | 4. My Fitness Journey | 00:58:49 | |
Let's take a deep dive into my health and fitness journey from where I started to where I am at now. It may come as a surprise, but I too did start from SQUARE ONE! I used to have the worst gym anxiety and had the hardest time transitioning from playing sports my whole life to having to figure it out on my own. We will be chatting about all the highs and lows in my journey that hopefully some of you can relate to. My fitness app: | |||
| 08 May 2023 | 5. Friendships with Females and My College Transfer Story | 01:21:26 | |
Buckle up for this on y'all because we take a deep dive into healthy versus unhealthy friendships with females, and I finally share the reason why I transferred colleges. I have had a wide range of different kinds of friendships and I share with you what knowledge and lessons I have learned from them. My fitness app: | |||
| 15 May 2023 | 6. Post Grad Life and Navigating Your Twenties | 00:51:26 | |
In honor of graduation season, I am going to share with you the reality of post grad life and what navigating your twenties looks like. Entering the real world is a rude awakening for many and can be difficult to manage especially when people on social media portray a life of satisfaction and happiness with their careers. My fitness app: | |||
| 22 May 2023 | 7. Finding Balance in Life | 00:42:55 | |
I think many of us hear the word "balance" and think of eating out/drinking/partying which is not what true and genuine balance is. Finding balance in life is so much deeper than what is portrayed on social media. In this episode, I will be giving you some examples of how I have found balance in my own life and the true meaning of balance. My fitness app: | |||
| 29 May 2023 | 8. Q+A | 00:51:17 | |
Our first ever Q+A on the pod!! We cover body dysmorphia, self-care, my business and how I make my income, my goals, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who asked me a question for this episode, you all are the best! My fitness app: | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | 9. The Female Cycle | 00:50:55 | |
We are going to take a deep dive into what goes on in our bodies during the female cycle! From what hormones are pumping throughout our bodies to our thoughts, feelings, exercise, sleep, etc., everything all works together as one system and can explain a lot of the reasonings on WHY we feel the way we do at certain times of the month. I also relate some of these things to my own cycle to help you better understand! My fitness app: | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | 10. Confident Girl Summer | 00:36:00 | |
It's about dang time we stop letting social media take over how we feel about ourselves this summer, so I am declaring a Confident Girl Summer! I have been working hard these past few months on becoming the most confident version of myself in preparation for summer. I am going to be sharing with you how I have found that confidence and some things you can do to feel your absolute best heading into this summer. My fitness app: | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | 11. Making Nutrition a Lifestyle | 00:46:51 | |
In today's episode, I share with you how I have been able to make nutrition a lifestyle. Nutrition can be the hardest part of a wellness journey and very tricky to navigate with all the information overload on social media. Through a lot of trial and error with my own journey, I finally came to a good balance with nutrition and I'm excited to share with you everything that has worked for me! My fitness app: | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | 12. Gym Anxiety | 00:39:37 | |
Gym anxiety, also known as gymtimidation, is such a REAL THING and can be debilitating in a health and fitness journey. Even if you are an avid gym goer, gym anxiety can sneak up on you at any given moment. Don't you worry bestie, we are going to chat today about ways we can conquer gym anxiety and make sure we feel our absolute best at the gym! My fitness app: | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | 13. Mental Check-In | 00:26:46 | |
Summertime can be a really difficult time mentally for so many people. It is so important to check in with yourself mentally at least once a month! Our mind is so powerful and can have a huge impact on us physically, more than we really know. In today's episode we are going to ask ourselves a few mental check-in questions to make sure we are doing okay. My fitness app: | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | 14. I Went on a Brand Trip | 00:42:18 | |
I just got back from a brand trip and I don't know about you, but I am always so curious about what really happens on a brand trip. Are the influencers the same in real life as they portray online? Is it really as glamorous as it looks on social media? I dish out some tea on how influencers make money and my experience with my first brand trip two years ago. My fitness app: | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | 15. How I Track My Cycle | 00:47:36 | |
Okay now LADIES... I am going to take a deep dive into how I track my cycle using Natural Cycles. Tracking can sound complicated and intimidating, but I am here to help ease any angst you have about it. I will let you in on how to track your cycle using your Basal Body Temperature (BBT), cervical mucus, and how the heck to test for ovulation. Although I don’t know everything and am still learning so many new things, I hope this helps you in any way! My fitness app: | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | 16. Meet My Sister ft. Francesca Panella | 01:47:23 | |
We have our very first guest on the pod - besties, meet my older sister Francesca! I am so excited for you all to get to know another part of me. We talk about quite literally everything in today's episode - mental health, boys, feeling lost in your twenties, careers - and I am so pumped for you to hear a very realistic and relatable point of view from my sister. Warning: there are some tears shed in this episode because we get DEEP! My fitness app: | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | 17. Recent Shift in My Life | How My Workouts Have Changed | 00:42:24 | |
I've been experiencing a shift in my life and for the longest time I didn't know what it was. I have finally come to a realization on what this shift is, and in today's episode I am going to spill all the tea on that shift and how big of an impact it has had on my life. My fitness app: | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | 18. My Reading Journey | Spicy Romance Books | 00:49:48 | |
Okay you all asked for it - today we are chatting about my reading journey as a person who did NOT like reading growing up. I also walk you through every book I've read and what I recommend if you are looking to get into spicy romance books! My fitness app: | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | 19. Summer Favorites | 00:47:57 | |
Spilling all of my current summer favorites from food and makeup products to artists and clothes!! My fitness app: | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | 20. Feeling Burnout and Out of Routine | 00:35:02 | |
Recently I have been feeling quite burnt out and out of routine which is definitely a summer time vibe. We are always so much busier and more likely to be out of routine during the summer, but how do we combat these feelings? Today we will talk about what burnout is like and how we can get back into routine after feeling out of one for a while. My fitness app: | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | 21. Breakups | 00:54:30 | |
Let's chat breakups! Although I have been in a relationship for a bit of time, I have been through my fair share of heartbreak and breakups...and let me tell ya, they suck. Today I will share with you my experiences with breakups and how to glow the HEAK UP after one because there is no better glow up than a post breakup glow up! My fitness app: | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | 22. Feeling Lost | 01:01:37 | |
This one goes out to all my lost besties. If you're feeling a little lost in life, feeling an overwhelming amount of anxiety about where you're currently at or your future, you are NOT alone. In today's episode we are going to chat about feeling lost in the sauce and how social media is impacting our mental health. My fitness app: | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | 23. Friendship Breakups | 00:48:04 | |
Friendship breakups are some of the hardest experiences we go through in life. In this transformational period of life (aka all of us the twentysomething year olds navigating life), we will go through our fair share of bestie heartbreaks. In this episode, we will chat about what that is like and new ways to view these hardships. My fitness app: | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Bestie Tales #1 | 00:36:45 | |
I am SO EXCITED you guys - let me introduce to you a new segment of the Bestie Chats with Soph podcast called Bestie Tales where I share stories brought to us by YOU that are all about YOU. Whether it's life advice, crazy breakups, funny gym stories, or a place to just vent it out, Bestie Tales has it all. I want to make sure all of your voices are heard on this podcast too as we are all just besties trying to live our best lives. My fitness app: | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | 24. Communicating Your Cycle | 00:49:02 | |
Going through all the high and lows of your cycle can get lonely at times. That's why communicating your cycle to your partner is a big part of this journey. Having someone who is there for you and understands why you are feeling/acting a certain what due to your cycle is so important! Today we are going to chat about how you can begin communicating your cycle to your person. My fitness app: | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | 25. Being an Entrepreneur | 01:08:40 | |
I am going to give you the full deets on how I became an entrepreneur and fell into running my own business as well as the pros and cons of this industry. I am so grateful and fortunate to be able to be my own boss and share my life with you guys online, none of this would be possible without YOU! My fitness app: | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | Bestie Tales #2 | 01:01:07 | |
Back with another episode where I share stories that are brought to us BY YOU! This week I also share a Bestie Tale of my own - your girl tried a menstrual cup for the first time and well, I couldn't find it for a second... My fitness app: | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | 26. Individuality in Relationships | 00:40:52 | |
It can be really easy to lose your sense of individuality in relationships and really difficult to work out of that. I am going to give you an analogy that my boyfriend and I use within our relationship that has helped us maintain our sense of self and individuality throughout our time together. My fitness app: | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | 27. Lonely But Not Alone | 00:48:06 | |
Recently, I have been struggling a little bit with my mental health and couldn't quite pinpoint why. Business is good, relationships are good, I'm healthy...what is there to complain about? Why do I still feel unsatisfied? Well, I discovered that I am actually pretty lonely, even though I live with my boyfriend because I get little to no human interaction working from home. Today, we're going to chat about experiencing loneliness and how we can help ourselves feel less lonely. My fitness app: | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | 28. Meet My Other Half ft. Nash Rudy | 01:00:49 | |
So excited for today's episode as y'all get to meet my best friend and other half, my boyfriend Nash. We get deep and answer a ton of questions you guys asked us covering all topics from Nash's backstory, our biggest pet peeve's about each other, intimacy struggles, working in emergency medicine/being a first responder girlfriend, communication, how to keep the spark alive....and much more! My fitness app: | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Bestie Tales #3 | 00:54:13 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales where I share stories brought to us by YOU! This week we have some crazy hinge and bumble dates, advice for our single ladies, waiting for an engagement ring, and much more! My fitness app: | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | 29. Cycle Syncing | 00:54:32 | |
Let's take a deep dive into my personal experience and journey with cycle syncing and how it has impacted my life. In this episode, I share my health and fitness journey and how it lead me to cycle syncing as well as the benefits I've seen from it. Although there is no research out there that proves whether cycle syncing works, it has majorly impacted my life in ways I couldn't imagine! My fitness app: | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | 30. Breaking Up With Your Sport | 01:04:29 | |
There is a time in your life as an athlete where you have to make the tough decision to finally step away from your sport. When you grow up as an athlete, your entire identity revolves around your sport. Breaking up with your sport is one of the toughest pivots in life to make and we are going to chat all about that today. I share my entire story as an athlete and talk about how difficult that decision was for me to make. My fitness app: | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | Bestie Tales #4 | 00:48:53 | |
Back with another episode brought to us by YOU!! This week we have a few besties sharing relationship struggles, gaslighting, struggling with mental health, an amazing gym story, and much more. My fitness app: | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | 31. Busy Seasons of Life + Pre-Holiday Chat | 00:37:28 | |
'Tis the season of being extremely busy which means we're thrown out of our normal routine and all chaos breaks loose. Today we're going to chat about busy seasons of life, how to handle them, and what to do. Also we besties are going to tackle this holiday season with a whole new mindset and approach! My fitness app: | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | 32. Moving In With Your Partner | 01:02:51 | |
One of my most highly requested topics...moving in with your significant other!! Today we are going to chat very honestly about what I think shifts with this big life decision, and some advice I have as someone who has lived with their partner for over 2.5 years. My fitness app: | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Bestie Tales #5 | 00:43:47 | |
Back with another episode where I share stories brought to us BY YOU!! We cover the three loves theory and a crazy Tinder date, to feelings lost in life and lacking intimacy in a relationship plus much more. My fitness app: | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | 33. Understanding Your Parents | 00:39:12 | |
I have come to realization recently of understanding my parents on a whole new level that I didn't even know was possible. I think this is a piece of the crazy puzzle in your twenties where you are starting to do more adult things for the first time, just like your parents . In this episode, I get a little deep and share more of about my family, how I was raised, and how this new understanding has changed things. My fitness app: | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | 34. Save or Splurge | 00:48:35 | |
In preparation for the holiday season, I asked you guys to send me products or items you're debating on buying, and I am goin to tell you whether to save your money or SPLURGE. From the Dyson airwrap, Hatch alarm clock, Peleton, Jolie shower head, Beis luggage, and much more! My fitness app: | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | 35. Are You Doing Too Much? | 00:40:03 | |
I came to a realization this year that I was doing too much when it came to my health and fitness journey. Working out 5-7 days a week, trying to lift as heavy as possible, trying to burn a certain amount of calories...you get it. This narrative is far too common with women since we tend to be the ones who overwork ourselves the most. I have completely shifted what I do for movement and how I approach my fitness journey, and the results for me have been life changing. My fitness app: | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | Bestie Tales #6 ft. Nash Rudy | 00:45:31 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales featuring our first guest for this segment, your favorite, mister Nash Rudy! Nash gives some great advice for the besties on self-love and confidence, body dysmorphia, scary gym stalkers, low libido, and MUCH MORE! My fitness app: | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | 36. My Top Books of 2023 | 00:35:14 | |
A highly requested episode from y'all...I am going to be sharing my top 8 books of 2023. From dark and spicy romance to my first trip into fantasy land, I dive deep into which books have been my absolute favorite and why. My fitness app: | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | 37. Time to Reevaluate Who You Surround Yourself With | 00:45:35 | |
In our final episode of Season 1 of Bestie Chats with Soph, I wanted to share a topic that resonated the most with you this season...and that is, cutting people out of your life. Friendship breakups are some of the hardest breakups to go through, but a very necessary part of growing up. It is time you reevaluate who you surround yourself with and ask yourself some tough questions. My fitness app: | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | Catch Up With Me + Our Moving Saga | 00:48:47 | |
WE ARE BACK!!! Season 2 of Bestie Chats with Soph is kicking off with a little catch up with me episode because we have so much to chat about - I will fill you in on our moving saga, give you some life updates, and of course let you know what books I am currently reading. So excited to be hanging out with you again weekly! My fitness app: | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | Sober Curious + Having a Relationship with Alcohol | 00:32:53 | |
As of this episode recording, I have been unintentionally sober for over a month. I decided to take a break from drinking during our move across the country, and now I am wondering how to reintroduce alcohol back into my lifestyle. We walk a thin line creating a healthy relationship with going out and drinking and today we are going to chat all about that! My fitness app: | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Sometimes Your Health Is Not a Priority | 00:39:09 | |
A tough pill I had to swallow recently was that sometimes your health and fitness isn't a top priority in your life. When you go through major life events, your energy is being spent up the wazoo on other things besides your health...and that is OKAY! In this episode, we break down how to manage this, and I also give a few little life updates. My fitness app: | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Finding Your Version of Healthy | 00:40:40 | |
There has been a recent trend on social media where people are sharing their insecurities about all different things - family, work, life, fitness, etc. I feel inspired to share with you all a little bit of my wellness journey as I worked out of a very dark place to get to where I am at today. That all came from finding MY version of healthy...which I will tell you, your version of healthy is going to look and feel way more different than you thought. My fitness app: | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Influencers vs. Entrepreneurs | 00:56:13 | |
A common conversation I'm hearing recently is how influencers are now more unrelatable than ever. This inspired me to share my story with you all and chat about both sides of things as someone who posts on social media and consumes content. As a journalism major turned entrepreneur, I have a few perspectives I want to share. I also drop some hints on exciting things coming for anyone interested in doing what I do! My fitness app: | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | How to Keep the Spark Alive | 00:51:16 | |
One of my most asked questions is, "How do you keep the spark alive?" A question a lot of us ask at some point in our relationships. I am going to give you my best pieces of advice when it comes to keeping that deep intimate connection alive in your relationship. Time to get spicy baby! My fitness app: | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Finding Confidence Through Knowledge and Appreciation | 00:40:31 | |
Learning to love your body from the inside out as a woman is one of the most difficult things we can do. A lot of our confidence is based off our physical appearance and what we see in the mirror. There are so many different stages of life we go through as women and learning to love our bodies through each of those stages is so important! I am going to share a new perspective on how knowledge and appreciation of the female body can really improve and boost your confidence. My fitness app: | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Catch Up + R.E.P.O.R.T ft. Chooch | 00:58:27 | |
Catch up with me and my older sister Francesca aka Chooch! We chat about how we are liking Nashville, Chooch's dating life, and much more. We also have been seeing this fun trend go around where we give you all a R.E.P.O.R.T. on what we are reading, eating, playing, obsessing, recommending and treating. Stay tuned at the very end of the episode for TWO very big announcements! My fitness app: | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | Pay Attention to How People Affect Your Energy | 00:34:30 | |
Something is in the air this week and I feel like I have to share this advice with you all - pay attention to how certain individuals or friend groups affect your energy. I encourage you to get in-tune with your energetic side and really assess how you FEEL after you hang out with certain people. I also will give you some more advice on friendships and my attitude towards new friendships now! My fitness app: | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | I Have a Confession | 00:48:01 | |
I have a confession to make....I struggle with being chronically online. In today's episode we are going to dive deep into social media and how being chronically online can impact us. I open up about my current mental health struggles with social media right now and ways we can set boundaries with it. My fitness app: | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Bestie Tales #7 | 00:37:43 | |
Bestie Tales is back and better than ever with your host Sophia Panella and new co-host Francesca Panella, aka "Chooch". A segment of Bestie Chats with Soph, Bestie Tales is where Sophia and Chooch share stories that are sent in by YOU. My fitness app: | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | 12 Questions Women are Afraid to Ask Men ft. Nash Rudy | 00:58:57 | |
Welcoming back our favorite guest, Nash Rudy! In this episode, we catchup with Nash and chat about one of my most asked questions: A man's perspective on how to keep the spark alive in a relationship. We also will cover 12 questions women are afraid to ask men...and some of these are SPICY! My fitness app: | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | The Gateway to Womanhood | 00:36:40 | |
You know when you see a picture of yourself and you're like, "Who the F is that?" I had one of those moments last weekend where I saw a picture of myself and realized my body has changed. Every since turning 25, I feel like I have entered the gateway to womanhood, and we are going to chat all about that in today's episode. GrandeLash-MDUse code “BESTIECHATS” at checkout to save 15% off your entire Grande Cosmetics order. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Bestie Tales #8 | 00:32:01 | |
This weeks Bestie Tales is inspired by our recent conversations about womanhood. These are YOUR stories and perspectives on how YOU all feel about womanhood. Thank you always for sharing your stories! This episode is sponsored by TLF Apparel. Use code "TLF-SOPHIAP" to save 15% on your order! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 06 May 2024 | "People Hate Happy Women" | 00:26:40 | |
This past week I watched a new cheesy romance movie and there was a quote that stuck out to me in regard to women and their happiness. In this episode, we chat about friendships with females, relationships, and growing in your twenties. GrandeLash-MDUse code “BESTIECHATS” at checkout to save 15% off your entire Grande Cosmetics order. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 13 May 2024 | WE'RE ENGAGED! | 01:01:04 | |
The cat is out of the bag...WE ARE ENGAGED!!! In this episode, Nash and I will spill all the tea on the engagement. Did I know it was going to happen? How was I wearing all white? Did I know I was getting this ring? Use code “BESTIECHATS” at checkout to save 15% off your entire Grande Cosmetics order. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 20 May 2024 | All Things Personal Training, Business, and Girlhood ft. Gina Lenoci | 01:06:00 | |
In today's episode we have special guest, my good friend and assistant coach, Gina Lenoci! We chat all about what it is like owning a business, online coaching and personal training, and struggles woman face in their twenties. Use code “BESTIECHATS” at checkout to save 15% off your entire Grande Cosmetics order. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Bestie Tales #9 | 00:42:49 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales where I share stories brought to us by YOU! We also catch up on the cicada outbreak here in Nashville and what books I am currently reading. My fitness app: | |||
| 28 May 2024 | How Cycle Tracking Looks Years Later | 00:46:36 | |
In today's episode, we chat about how cycle tracking looks three and a half years later in my life. The learning curve for tracking your cycle the first year is BIG and may seem a little overwhelming, but it looks much different years later. I now know my body better than ever and I share all the details in this episode! I also share an embarrassing moment that happened last week and an update on my menstrual disc journey. GrandeLash-MDUse code “BESTIECHATS” at checkout to save 15% off your entire Grande Cosmetics order. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 31 May 2024 | Bestie Tales #10 | 00:57:53 | |
Back with more Bestie Tales - stories brought to us by YOU!! This week we have friendship drama, birth control chats, and how to manage negative self-talk. My fitness app: | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Catch Up + R.E.P.O.R.T | 00:53:59 | |
Back with another R.E.P.O.R.T aka what I'm reading, eating, playing, obsessing, recommending, and treating! I fear y'all were right about the book update I am about to give y'all. GrandeLash-MDUse code “BESTIECHATS” at checkout to save 15% off your entire Grande Cosmetics order. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | What Is Sisterhood? ft. Chooch | 00:49:17 | |
Sisterhood is the best thing in the world, it's like a built in best friend who drives you absolutely nuts by stealing your clothes without asking! In this episode we give you a little peak into what sisterhood was like for me and Chooch as well as updating you on Chooch's newest healthy habit. My fitness app: | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Bestie Tales #11 | 00:49:22 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales episode where we share stories brought to us by YOU! Today we have group friendship drama, low libido advice, jealousy within female relationships, waiting for your man to pop the question, and more. My fitness app: | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | Looking Into Your Deep Health | 00:55:00 | |
In this episode, we are going to chat about a new way to look at what being healthy means for you. Looking into what your deep health looks like can make a huge impact on your health and wellness journey. Once I started paying attention to my deep health, everything started to make more sense! My fitness app: | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | All Things PCOS, Healing Your Hormones Naturally, and Wellness with Gracie Norton | 01:03:45 | |
Today we sit down and chat with wellness and lifestyle influencer Gracie Norton about her journey with PCOS, how she healed her hormones naturally, and her best wellness tips! My fitness app: | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Bestie Tales #12 | 00:40:41 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales where we share stories brought to us by YOU! Today we have a scary dating story, advice for Chooch, never trusting the fart, and much more! This episode is sponsored by TLF Apparel. Use code "TLF-SOPHIAP" to save 15% on your order! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | Summertime Chat: Self-Love and Feeling Confident During the Summer | 00:38:57 | |
In honor of summertime, I think it's time to chat about how to feel confident and practice self-love during this time of the year. Remember that no one is judging you as hard as yourself! My fitness app: | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | California Sober + Figuring Out My Relationship With Alcohol | 00:53:03 | |
I have been navigating my journey with alcohol in my life and recently have tried living a "California Sober" lifestyle, aka I have removed alcohol but have been enjoying other things instead! This has helped my mental health and physical health significantly when it comes to going out and living a balanced lifestyle, and I'm excited to share it with you. My fitness app: | |||
| 15 Jul 2024 | My Best Moving Tips/Advice | 00:59:02 | |
Can you believe it's been 6 months since we moved across the country?! Here are my best tips when it comes to moving long distance, and I also spill our moving day drama. My fitness app: | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | Q+A: Answering Your Juicy Questions | 00:47:58 | |
Today is a fun and juicy Q+A! From wedding planning, adult activities, skincare and haircare, social media, creating boundaries with family and more. My fitness app: | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | Bestie Tales #13: Gardening Edition | 00:55:39 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales where we share stories brought to us by YOU - gardening edition! Today we have relationship advice, friendship breakups, falling for the good guy, and more. My fitness app: | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | Girl Chat: Body Positivity, Confidence, Healthy Living, and Social Media | 00:46:33 | |
Recently there has been some TEA on my for you page where some creators are being called out for their unhealthy takes on health and wellness. It's like we're taking a trip back to 2020. However, we have come so far! I'm going to give you my take on this and where I stand with my viewpoint on healthy living. My fitness app: | |||
| 01 Aug 2024 | Bestie Tales #14 | 00:51:44 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales where we share stories brought to us by YOU! Today we have situationships, first responder's being red flags (shocker), peeing the bed, and more! TLF ApparelThis episode is sponsored by TLF Apparel. Use code "TLF-SOPHIAP" to save 15% on your order! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | Having an Identity Crisis When You Retire as an Athlete | 00:54:53 | |
A universal experience we all go through as an athletes is the identity crisis we experience once we retire. Who are we without sports? In this episode, we chat about what it's like to finally hang up your cleats for good. I also share my journey as an athlete playing competitive soccer and lacrosse. Big shoutout to Ilona Maher for being a voice in women's sports we have needed for so long! My fitness app: | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | How to Set Realistic Goals | 00:48:33 | |
Many of us unintentionally set ourselves up for failure with the goals we try to achieve. We are going to chat about how to set realistic and attainable goals. The more you achieve the small goals, the more you will be able to achieve the big goals. My fitness app: | |||
| 19 Aug 2024 | Main Character Energy: Chatting Insecurities and Girlhood | 00:40:58 | |
I had the best interaction with a woman the other day, so much so that I feel inspired to chat about it. Crazy how your insecurities can be another person's goals and vice versa. I challenge all the besties to compliment another girlie this week - it may be uncomfortable at first but you'd be surprised how much a little kindness can spread so much happiness! My fitness app: | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | Bestie Tales #15 | 00:45:13 | |
Back with another Bestie Tales where I share stories from YOU! Today we have a The Virgin Mary Tales, controlling boyfriends, gardening issues, and much more! TLF ApparelThis episode is sponsored by TLF Apparel. Use code "TLF-SOPHIAP" to save 15% on your order! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | How to Get Back Into Your Routine | 00:47:22 | |
In today's episode, I brain dump on you my historically bad month of August with getting completely out of routine. From eating out almost every day to only getting in a few days of activity in August and then getting sick for almost two weeks, August was a TOUGH ONE. I share with you my mentality on how to get back into routine when I get out of it and things I do to set myself up for success. My fitness app: | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | I AM A MOTHER | 00:44:36 | |
Plot twist, we adopted a puppy! Like anything good in life, it happened so quickly and we are so in love. I give you all the tea on how we decided we wanted to adopt, the adoption process, and our sweet Gemma Lou's backstory. My fitness app: | |||
| 20 Sep 2024 | Bestie Tales #16 | 00:47:22 | |
Back with another episode brought to us by YOU! Today we have crazy dating stories from liking the identical twin brother first to being ditched on a date because they saw their "ex" who really isn't their ex...and MUCH MORE. My fitness app: | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | Juicy Q+A | 01:05:35 | |
I asked y'all to send in some juicy questions and OH DID YOU DO JUST THAT! I let it all out in this episode answering all of your questions very honestly + openly. My fitness app: | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | How to Prepare Your Body to Get Off Hormonal Birth Control | 00:52:10 | |
In today's episode we are going to go over everything I suggest you do to prepare your body for getting off of hormonal birth control. From learning about the female cycle and how to track to proper supplementation and what different forms of hormonal birth control do to your body...and everything in between! https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/birth-control-breakdown
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| 07 Oct 2024 | Bestie Tales #17: Spilling Your Secrets | 00:46:41 | |
Back with another episode brought to us by YOU! This week we spill all of YOUR secrets. From having a flirty relationship with your husband's brother to faking every "O" for the past 5 years...and much more. TLF ApparelThis episode is sponsored by TLF Apparel. Use code "TLF-SOPHIAP" to save 15% on your order! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. My fitness app: | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | Catch Up + R.E.P.O.R.T. ft. Nash Rudy: Chatting Puppy Blues, Positives and Pivots, and More | 00:52:08 | |
Catch up with me in Nash in today's episode while we chat about how our relationship has changed since getting a puppy, positives and pivots with a new routine, and everything we are Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treating. My fitness app: | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Finding Your Hierarchy of Needs | Tell Me Lies Chat | 00:56:22 | |
In today's episode we become philosophers and dive deep into finding your hierarchy of needs. It's time we pour our energy into the right things! I also chat about me and Gina's new coaching course as well as a juicy Tell Me Lies debrief (no spoilers). My fitness app: | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Girlhood Chat: Less Can Be More, Lower Impact Workouts, and Bland Nespresso Coffee | 00:55:41 | |
In today's episode we chat about Nespresso pods being bland and sad, and I share how my fitness journey has shifted the past year through new movement. I also give you an update on how more low impact workouts and training fewer days a week has impacted me. My fitness app: | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Bestie Tales #18: Spooky Tales | 00:46:32 | |
Happy Halloween and Spooky Season besties! Today we share your scary stories you sent in from spooky ghosts in houses and a ghost saving a life all the way to some true crime intuitions! My fitness app: | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | For the Girls | 00:29:22 | |
Wrapping up the final episode of season two a little early the same way I began my entire business, social media platforms, and podcast…for the girls. Now more than ever it is so important for us women to gain an understanding of our reproductive health and learn to water the seeds we see on social media. My fitness app: | |||
| 06 Jan 2025 | Life Catch Up, New Year Resolutions, and How To Set Realistic Goals | 00:49:30 | |
WE ARE BACK!! Season 3 of Bestie Chats with Soph is going to be the best one yet. In today's episode, I give you a whole life catch up with wedding updates and a slightly disappointing Christmas...or should I say Sickmas? We also chat about new year resolutions and break down how to create REALISTIC and ACHIEVABLE goals! My fitness app: | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | Change in Relationships, Failing in Order to Grow, and Technology with Kids | 00:43:51 | |
Letting you all in on how my brain was working the night before. We are chatting changing/growth in relationships, why failing is a part of life and OKAY, parasocial relationships and social media, and kids these days are growing up with social media/mommy influencers. My fitness app: | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | My Thoughts on How Social Media Has Shifted Society and the TikTok Ban | 01:05:51 | |
Another chaotic episode coming at you, we are chatting all things social media and how it has shifted society thus far as well as the TikTok ban. We now know TikTok is back up and running, but I share my initial thoughts on the ban as well as your thoughts you also shared with me. My fitness app: | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | All Things Friendships and Sex and the City | 01:01:03 | |
In today's episode we are chatting about friendships with females and Sex and the City catch up. I share my different friendship experiences and how you can make new friends in today’s world. My fitness app: | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | My Current Top Health Tips | 01:04:10 | |
In today's episode I give you my current top health tips. We chat about the importance of sleep and a nighttime routine and dive deep into nutrition with tracking macros, how to grocery shop, and eating slower. My fitness app: | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | Girlhood Chat: Finding My Version of Healthy, Body Confidence, and Self Love | 00:38:55 | |
In today's episode I share with you a conversation I have with myself when I am feeling down on my body. We chat about how I found my version of healthy and the new outlook I have with health in my life. My fitness app: | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | Another Juicy Q+A | 01:04:51 | |
Back with another juicy Q+A for y'all. We are chatting everything relationships, health tips, love languages, and much more! Trigger warning: At around 37 minutes in I briefly talk about miscarriages, please be mindful and skip 15 seconds ahead if you need! My fitness app: | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | How to Keep the Spark Alive, Long Distance Relationships, and Situationships | 00:58:46 | |
In today's episode, I am going to give you all of my best advice on long distance relationships, how to keep the spark alive, and my take on situationships. We get real and we get honest in this episode! My fitness app: | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | Advice on Moving in With Your Partner | 00:46:01 | |
After 6 years of being with my man and 4.5+ years of living together, I can say that moving in with your partner is the BEST experience ever. However, it does come with many MANY learning lessons. In today's episode, I give you my best advice on moving in with your partner and how to navigate all the ups and downs....and roommate phases! We keep it real and cover it all. My fitness app: | |||