Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women (Tara LaFerrara)

We all know that weekend margaritas and post-workout brunches can feel like part of the fun—but what if they’re secretly sabotaging your progress? 

In this episode, I’m breaking down how even "casual" drinks can impact everything from your sleep to your strength. If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up groggy or feel like your workouts aren’t translating into gains, this conversation is for you.

We get real about the science behind alcohol’s effect on your metabolism, recovery, and muscle-building efforts. But don’t worry—this isn’t about quitting forever. It’s about understanding what’s happening in your body and making small shifts that can give you noticeable improvements. Think fewer slumps, better workouts, and a more energized you.

Curious if cutting back (even for a few weeks) could change the game for you? Tune in for the actionable steps and real talk you need to see what’s possible—no guilt, no pressure, just options that help you thrive.

 Hit play to dive in and see what a difference even a small change can make!

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I Also Discuss:

 

(00:00) The Impact of Alcohol on Fitness

(08:45) Benefits of Alcohol-Free Fitness Lifestyle

(25:20) Tips for Transitioning to Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

(31:21) Improving Fitness Through Alcohol Awareness

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Tara LaFerrara

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?

To enter the giveaway, leave a rate & review on Apple Podcasts with your name, then send a screenshot of it to emily@taralaferrara.com  for a chance to win a new set of over the ear headphones! 

Giveaway ends on Tuesday, October 29 

Join the Broads waitlist and be the first to know about launch updates!

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Let’s be real—holiday food hits different, and sometimes, so does the aftermath. But guess what? You don’t need a juice cleanse or punishing workouts to feel like yourself again. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to reset without falling into the all-or-nothing cycle (because that mindset? It’s not the vibe).

We’re talking smart strength training (yes, three to four days is enough), the power of protein, why water isn’t boring when you do it right, and the truth about movement—it doesn’t have to be a marathon. And if you’ve been staring at the scale, feeling that familiar post-holiday panic, we’re flipping that script, too.

It’s all about small, intentional steps that build momentum—and spoiler: they work!

Hit play to hear why you can skip the fad diets and embrace a sustainable approach that makes you stronger, leaner, and way more energized. You’ve got this!

I Also Discuss:

(00:01) Sustainable Weight Loss Strategies for Holidays

(13:08) Optimizing Nutrition and Fitness Strategies

(30:38) Mindful and Sustainable Eating for Energy

(38:02) Creatine for Sustainable Fitness

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Tara LaFerrara

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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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
• Try Thetabreathwork™ for FREE with ThetaThursdays

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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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Most people think intuitive eating is just eating whatever you want, whenever you want, but that’s not it at all.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what intuitive eating actually means, why it’s not just about cravings, and how to fuel your body without obsessing over calories or macros.

Spoiler: intuitive eating isn’t just “listening to your body” with no structure, because let’s be real, sometimes your cravings are straight-up lying to you. Instead, we’re talking about how to balance mindful eating with real nutrition, so you can feel strong, energized, and satisfied without the guilt or restriction.

There are so many myths about intuitive eating, especially on social media, where it’s often framed as simply eating whatever sounds good in the moment. But true intuitive eating is about understanding what your body actually needs and making choices that support your energy, strength, and overall well-being. One of the biggest challenges is learning how to tell the difference between real hunger and emotional cravings, because stress, boredom, and hormones can all trick you into thinking you need something when you really don’t. I’ll also share why I don’t count calories or macros, but still pay close attention to one key factor in my diet that makes a huge difference in how I feel and perform. Plus, if you’re strength training or trying to build muscle, I’ll explain exactly how to apply intuitive eating in a way that fuels your goals without undereating or overindulging.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “clean eating” and total chaos, this episode is for you.

Intuitive eating isn’t about ignoring nutrition, it’s about making choices that actually make you feel good, now and long-term.

I Also Talk About:

(05:05) What Intuitive Eating Really Means

(13:15) How to Tell the Difference Between Hunger & Cravings

(18:34) The One Macro I Always Track

(23:10) How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Appetite

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Youtube: Tara LaFerrara

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, struggled with weight gain that doesn’t make sense, or been told that birth control is your only solution for PCOS—you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tallene and Sirak, the duo behind PCOS Weight Loss, to break down what’s really happening in the body with PCOS, why so many women feel lost after their diagnosis, and how to take control of your health. We’re unpacking the biggest myths about PCOS, why "just eat less and exercise more" doesn’t work, and how balancing blood sugar and stress can be game-changers.

But this conversation goes deeper than just symptom management. We’re diving into the misdiagnosis problem, the link between insulin resistance and fertility, and the real lifestyle shifts that make a difference—without extreme dieting or over-exercising. Plus, we’re getting into the benefits of strength training, the impact of dairy and gluten, and the most well-researched supplements for PCOS (that are actually worth your money).

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you or you’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode is here to give you clarity.

Tallene and Sirak are the husband-and-wife team behind PCOS Weight Loss, a science-backed platform helping women take control of their symptoms through sustainable nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle changes.

We Also Discuss:

(00:20) PCOS, Reversal, Weight Loss, Pregnancy

(05:24) Signs and Symptoms of PCOS

(12:50) Hormonal Imbalances in PCOS

(23:36) Exercise and Nutrition for PCOS

(29:16) Dietary Considerations for Managing PCOS

(37:50) PCOS Management

(46:14) PCOS Weight Loss Organization Outreach

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• Legion: Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.com
• Broads: Broads gives you structured, progressive training and a powerhouse community to keep you strong, consistent, and unstoppable. Join today at broads.app and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month!
   

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 @PCOSWeightLoss

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https://pcosweightloss.org

Most people are focusing on how their bodies look, not how they feel—and it's holding them back.

If you've ever declined an invitation because of how you felt about your body, avoided activities you love, or spent hours criticizing yourself in the mirror, this conversation is your wake-up call. In this episode, I sit down with Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement and Australian of the Year 2023, to break down why embracing your body isn't just about feeling better—it's about living better.

We're tackling the biggest misconceptions about body image—like why focusing on appearance keeps us stuck, why self-love isn't fluffy but foundational, and how body acceptance actually leads to healthier behaviors than body criticism. Plus, we're getting into practical strategies for handling body commentary from family members, maintaining progress when you have a "wobbly moment," and why taking up space as a woman is so revolutionary.

Taryn Brumfitt is an Australian filmmaker, author, and speaker internationally renowned for her work in promoting body acceptance. She is the founder of the Body Image Movement, a global initiative dedicated to transforming the way people think and speak about their bodies, encouraging self-acceptance and self-love.
In 2023, Taryn was named Australian of the Year for her significant efforts in changing societal perceptions of body image and fostering positivity around self-image.

You can learn more about her mission at https://www.bodyimagemovement.com/embrace-you/

We Also Discuss:

(01:00) Body Image and Self-Acceptance  

(03:27) Embracing Body Image and Self-Love

(13:31) Empowering Body Acceptance Conversations

(17:17) Transforming Body Image Through Reframing

(26:14) Setting Boundaries for Positive Body Image

(35:20) Journeying Towards Body Acceptance Together

(43:27) Empowering Women

(57:05) Spreading Love and Taking Action

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Instagram: @bodyimagemovement​
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Twitter “X”: @TarynBrumfitt​

LinkedIn: Taryn Brumfitt

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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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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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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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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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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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: 

• A special giveaway! Details below
• 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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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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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

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For way too many years, I let the number on the scale define me. I truly believed that if I could just make myself smaller, everything else in life would fall into place.

I remember sitting alone in my dorm room, heating up some bland, low-calorie frozen meal while my teammates ate together in the dining hall. I thought I was being “good.” I thought that eating less meant I was more disciplined, more in control. But the reality? I was exhausted, constantly hungry, and stuck in a vicious cycle of restriction and bingeing.

Then came the email from my coach. If I didn’t lose weight, I’d lose my scholarship. And the worst part? My entire team was cc’d on it. That was the moment I realized my body wasn’t mine anymore… it was a number to be judged, controlled, and criticized.

Today, we’re breaking down why the scale is lying to you. Why doesn't it actually measure your health, your strength, or your progress. And why, as women, we need to stop chasing smaller and start focusing on stronger.

If you’ve ever let the scale dictate your self-worth, this episode is for you. Because trust me… your body is capable of so much more than just fitting into a number.

I Also Discuss:

(00:00) – Liberating Yourself From the Scale

(07:47) – Why Daily Weight Fluctuations Don’t Mean Anything

(12:48) – The Trap of Comparing Your Current Weight to Your Past Self

(17:31) – Metrics Beyond the Scale

(25:24) – Embracing Strength Beyond the Scale

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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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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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

Most people are eating for weight loss, not performance—and it’s holding them back.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted during workouts, struggled to recover, or found yourself constantly craving snacks, your nutrition might not be keeping up with your training. In this episode, I sit down with Christina Chu, a board-certified sports dietitian, to break down how to fuel like an athlete (even if you don’t think of yourself as one).

We’re tackling some of the biggest misconceptions in nutrition—like why carbs aren’t the enemy, why eating “clean” isn’t always better, and how under-fueling is more common than you think. Plus, we’re getting into the science behind pre- and post-workout meals, the truth about protein supplements, and the top three nutrients women need to focus on for strength, energy, and recovery.

Christina is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) with extensive experience working with athletes, tactical professionals, and high performers who want to optimize their nutrition without overcomplicating it. Her approach is evidence-based, realistic, and designed to help you fuel smarter—not less.

If you’re ready to eat in a way that actually supports your body and workouts, this episode is for you.

We Also Discuss:

(00:00) Sports Dietitian

(10:37) Performance Plate

(15:34) Nutrition for Female Athletes

(27:32) Nutritional Supplements for Athletes

(34:42) Understanding Food Processing and Variety

(47:47) Pre-Workout and Post-Workout Nutrition

(53:57) Costco Nutrition and Convenience Options

(58:44) Costco Nutrition and Wellness Tips

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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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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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Let’s be real, most supplements are just expensive hype. The fitness industry is a billion-dollar machine built on flashy marketing, half-truths, and straight-up BS claims. So how do you know what actually works and what’s just draining your wallet?

In today's episode, I’m breaking it all down, the supplements that are a complete waste of money, the only two I actually stand by, and how to stop falling for influencer hype. 

Spoiler: fat burners won’t burn fat, BCAAs are useless if you eat enough protein, and detox teas? They’re just overpriced laxatives. Instead of throwing your money at gimmicks, I’ll tell you exactly where to invest for real results.

We’ll talk about why protein powder and creatine are the only two supplements that actually move the needle when it comes to muscle growth, recovery, and performance. Plus, how to figure out if you actually need a supplement in the first place, or if it’s just another marketing ploy. And before you buy anything, there’s one key question you need to ask yourself (trust me, it’ll save you a ton of money).

If you’re tired of supplement confusion and want to simplify your approach while still getting the best results possible, this episode is for you.

I Also Discuss:

(00:00) The Truth About Supplements: What Works & What’s a Waste

(07:32) Fat Burners, BCAAs & Detox Teas: Why They’re a Scam

(13:50) Protein Powder & Creatine: The Only Two That Matter

(27:09) Do You Actually Need That Supplement?

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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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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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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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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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For way too long, I thought training more meant training better. Six or seven days a week, sometimes twice a day, because if I wasn’t pushing my limits, was I even making progress?

I see this all the time now. People grinding through back-to-back workouts, ignoring the signals their bodies are screaming at them. Constant fatigue, stubborn plateaus, weird little injuries that just won’t go away. And for what? More isn’t always better. In fact, sometimes, it’s the very thing holding you back.

I used to think I had to train like an athlete to see results—until my body literally forced me to slow the hell down. The truth is, real progress happens in the recovery, not just in the reps. And if you’re stuck, exhausted, or just not seeing the changes you expected… it might be time to rethink your approach.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking it all down. We’ll talk about the signs of overtraining—like constant fatigue, plateaus, and mood swings—and why they happen in the first place. I’ll explain how too much exercise can actually mess with your strength, metabolism, and hormones, making it harder to see results. And, most importantly, I’ll show you why rest days are just as critical as your workouts and how you can train smarter (not just harder) to get stronger, feel better, and actually make progress.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a rest day, or wondered why your workouts aren’t hitting the same way anymore… this episode is for you!

Because here’s the deal: training smarter > training more. And learning to listen to your body? That’s where the real gains happen.

I Also Discuss:

(00:00) Fitness Q&A

(10:46) Effective Strength Training and Fat Loss

(24:42) High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) & Mobility

(32:07) Footwear for Strength Training

(38:23) Podcast Thank You Message

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ever wonder if you’re actually doing too much at the gym, or not enough? What about how to bounce back after an injury without losing progress?

In this Q&A episode, I’m joined by my favorite hype girl, Emily, to tackle the fitness questions you’ve been asking non-stop. We’re breaking down how to build a workout routine that actually sticks (spoiler: perfection isn’t the goal), and the real deal about supplements like creatine—why it’s not just for bodybuilders and how it can help your recovery and results.

We’re also sharing hacks for staying consistent, even when life gets busy or motivation fades, and how to tell if it’s time to shake things up in your routine. Plus, I’m revealing my number one mindset shift that will change how you approach fitness forever.

If you’re ready for practical tips, surprising truths, and a little tough love to level up your fitness game, hit play now. Let’s do this!

We Also Talk About:

(00:00) Fitness and Hair Care Conversation

(08:44) Personal Fitness Regimen Discussion

(17:38) Exercise Program Variation and Progression

(25:26) Maximizing Gym Time for Results

(28:51) Creatine for Workouts and Injury Recovery

(32:50) Embracing Setbacks and Transitions

(36:40) Strength Training and Workout Attire Discussion

(41:52) Podcast Review Appreciation

If you loved this episode, you won’t want to miss Recovery Secrets: Your Guide to Rest Days, Creatine, and Deload Weeks and My 5 Non-Negotiables for Building a Workout Plan That’s Actually Effective (Use this as a checklist!) where we dive even deeper into these topics. 
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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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Do you feel like you're spending countless hours on the treadmill or bike, but not seeing the results you want? In this Tara Talk podcast episode, I dive into a crucial question: Is more cardio the answer to achieving your dream body?

I discuss why your body adapts to cardio over time, making it less effective for fat loss, and how excessive cardio can lead to muscle loss and a slower metabolism. I also dive into the surprising ways cardio can increase hunger and why strength training is the optimal way to change your body composition.

Tune in now and discover how to create a balanced fitness routine that incorporates strategic cardio and prioritizes strength training for maximum results.

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What I Discuss:

(01:00) Why More Cardio Isn't the Answer

(12:29) Benefits of Strength Training Over Cardio

(25:38) Optimal Balance

(33:41) Prioritize Strength Training, Use Cardio Strategically

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! 

Download the Goal Tracker PDF here.

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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Welcome to the Broads Podcast, 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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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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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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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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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

Are you tired of setting the same old New Year's resolutions only to find yourself back at square one by February? You're not alone. So many of us struggle to stay on track with our fitness goals, but it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode of the Tara Talk podcast, I dive into the 10 most common mistakes people make when trying to stick to their New Year's fitness resolutions. I also share actionable strategies to avoid these pitfalls and emphasize the importance of setting specific goals, creating a plan, and anticipating obstacles. 

If you're ready to break the cycle of New Year's resolution frustration and finally achieve your fitness goals, this episode is a must-listen. No more guesswork, no more overwhelm - just a straightforward, science-backed approach to getting stronger and feeling your best.

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What I Discuss:

04:27 Mistake #1: Treating January like a magic reset button

06:26 Mistake #2: Setting super vague resolutions

09:25 Mistake #3: Not having a plan

11:16 Breaking down goals into smaller, actionable steps

13:41 Mistake #4: Expecting instant results

16:14 Focusing on the process and celebrating small victories

16:58 Mistake #5: Falling for quick fixes

20:11 Mistake #6: Going too hard and too fast

22:33 Mistake #7: Getting overwhelmed by the bigger picture

24:55 Mistake #8: Not tracking progress

27:11 Mistake #9: Guessing on what to do

28:11 Mistake #10: Not addressing common hurdles

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Are you like I used to be, hitting the gym relentlessly day after day? Looking back, not taking enough rest days in my younger years is one of my biggest fitness regrets. That’s why, in this episode of Tara Talk, I share how smart recovery through mobility work, stretching, and gentle movement actually improves your results. 

I also break down everything you need to know about strategic deload weeks and dive into the science of creatine. If you've been wondering whether this supplement is right for you, I walk you through all the details, from dosage to benefits. Tune into the full episode to learn exactly how to implement these techniques into your routine.

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Mobility Episode: How to Improve Your Mobility + Why it Matters

 

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What I Discuss:

(01:04) Importance of Recovery and Creatine

(09:08) The Benefits of Creatine Supplementation

(21:39) The Benefits of Deload Weeks

(30:42) Personalized Strength Training Programs

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ever feel like you’re trapped in the cycle of "all or nothing" when it comes to your health and fitness? What if there was a way to break free from that mindset and make progress without perfection?

In today’s episode of The Tara Talk Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, a mindset expert with a PhD in Psychology and a passion for helping people create lasting, meaningful change. We dive deep into the science behind how we think… and, more importantly, how to reframe those thoughts for real results.

We explore the biggest misconceptions about the "all or nothing" mindset and how it holds so many of us back. Dr. Kasey explains why motivation alone isn’t enough to stay consistent and shares what actually keeps people on track. Together we break down how to uncover your real "why," the key to building sustainable health and fitness habits. 

We also talk about the powerful balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how they can work together to support your goals. This episode is packed with valuable insights, including how to recognize and overcome self-sabotaging habits that often go unnoticed. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your health journey or like your progress always stalls after a strong start, this conversation will give you the tools to shift your mindset, build habits that last, and feel empowered to take control of your goals.

Tune in now!

We Also Discuss:

(00:00) Myth and Mistakes in Goal Setting
(08:12) Intrinsic Motivation and Role Models
(13:52) Understanding Growth vs Fixed Mindset
(21:20) Exploring Growth Mindset and Self-Reflection
(29:15) Changing Fixed Mindsets in Health
(37:11) The Power of Mindset and Genetics
(49:54) Achieving Goals Through Thought Ladder
(57:22) Growth Mindset and Personal Development
(01:05:33) Health Mindset Coaching Certification and More

 

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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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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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Most nutrition apps give you inconsistent data that might be sabotaging your health goals without you even knowing it.

If you've ever been frustrated by duplicate food entries, inaccurate nutrition information, or apps that only track calories and macros while ignoring the micronutrients that truly impact your health, this episode will change how you approach nutrition tracking. In this episode on the BROADS podcast, I chat with Eliisa Tennant from Cronometer about why their science-backed approach to nutrition data is creating such a loyal following, especially among health professionals and people with specific health needs.

We're tackling the biggest questions about nutrition tracking—like how Cronometer maintains such high accuracy standards, why tracking trends over time is more valuable than daily fluctuations, and how integration with wearables can reveal powerful insights about your body. Plus, we're exploring how this app is particularly valuable for women in perimenopause and menopause (something I've been recommending to my clients!), people managing chronic conditions, and anyone serious about optimizing their nutrition.

Eliisa Tennant is the host of Discovering Nutrition, the podcast by Cronometer that dives deep into the science of nutrition, helping listeners understand how food impacts overall health. With a background as a certified personal trainer and a passion for evidence-based wellness, Eliisa is dedicated to making nutrition science accessible and practical for everyone. Through her work, she connects with top experts in the field, breaking down complex topics to empower individuals to make informed choices about their health.

I Also Discuss:

(04:13) - What is Cronometer and what sets it apart from other tracking apps 

(05:21) - The science behind Cronometer's exceptional accuracy 

(07:10) - How Cronometer verifies food data and maintains quality 

(11:04) - Who benefits most from using Cronometer 

(13:58) - How the app serves specialized health needs and communities 

(15:18) - Professional version for trainers, nutritionists, and dietitians

(16:23) - Data tracking, visualization, and identifying health trends 

(18:39) - Integration with fitness wearables and sleep trackers 

(21:27) - Tips for staying consistent with nutrition tracking 

(27:22) - Unique features that set Cronometer apart 

(31:04) - Future developments including photo logging and insights

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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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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
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Ever set a massive goal, push yourself to the limit, and then suddenly feel… lost when it’s over? You’re not imagining it, the post-goal blues are real, and they can hit harder than you expect.

In this episode of the Broads Podcast, I sit down with Hannah Eden, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and all-around powerhouse, to talk about what really happens after you achieve something huge, like completing an Ironman just months after giving birth. She opens up about the dopamine crash, identity shifts, and mental struggles that followed, and how she pulled herself out of it.

We’re diving into the science behind why high-achievers often feel empty after big wins and what you can do to stay grounded and fulfilled. Hannah shares how she rebuilt herself, physically and mentally, through strength training, creatine, cold plunges, and contrast therapy. Plus, we get into the importance of muscle as we age, and why staying strong isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about longevity, resilience, and overall health.

Hannah Eden is a fitness coach, entrepreneur, and ultra-endurance athlete known for her high-energy training style and no-BS approach to fitness. From bodybuilding to Ironmans, she’s pushed her limits in every way, most recently completing a full Ironman just months after giving birth. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly chasing the next big thing just to feel something, or if you want to build a fitness routine that fuels both your body and mind, this episode is for you.

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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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