Healthy AF

Summer Survival Guide 1: Solitary time as Self-Care

Yay Summer! Children are home from school (or college!). Your out-of-town family is visiting. You’re in a hotel room with your spouse for two weeks. What you might not realize, amidst all the preparations for fun times, is the cost of all that togetherness: solitude. And without this simple (sounding) part of self-care, you could completely miss out on the whole reason you gather everyone together in the first place.
 
Don't worry!! Right in time, just for you, here are 4 tips to ensure that your time with yourself is protected so your time with loved ones is present and joyful, not stressful and irritating. Happy summer!
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.

Life Coach or Health Coach?

I get asked all the time if I am a life coach or a health coach. My answer: YES. If you are looking for results in your health, consult the beliefs you have about your life. They go together. Listen in to hear how we typically try to change our lifestyle behaviors, why that rarely makes lasting results, and the type of "life" work that creates sustainable, easy, joyful healthy results! 
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.
 

Change Ain't Always Easy, But is "Easy" on Your Personal Mission Statement?

We might think "good" change is supposed to feel good. Bahahahaha! Have you ever tried to make a decision, particularly one that is something just for fun, nourishment, or self-development only to be stopped by guilt, comfort, or settling for something else - something more responsible or practical? How can you decide when to live a little and when to buckle down and grind? Here's a conversation straight out of a group coaching session that focused on just this conundrum! Here's some practical questions and advice on how to stay true to yourself, while making new choices and patterns and how to give yourself a "dump truck full of grace"
along the way. 
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.
 

Lost Motivation, Boredom, and Absent Results - Help!"

This episode come straight from a real life! Can you relate to losing motivation, feeling bored, and missing out on results you want? YES! Me too!! Listen in to hear the coaching questions I ask to help my clients decide how to decide what is need to "get their heads right again" and stop just "checking it off the list". I mention a newsletter from my complete badass buddy, Meryl, of Wicked Iron Strength. Find her on her webpage, and make sure you subscribe to her weekly newsletters - they're gold and so is she!
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.
 

Focused on Letting GO? Probably Not Working For You.

How do we let go of stuff we know is not working for us? How do we manage obsessively thinking about those things? Stuck in shame about what you did? Stalking your ex on IG? Pining over the sweets you are trying to give up? Hyper-focused on the co-worker that drives you crazy?? Listen in for one of my go-to tools in coaching people. PICK SOMETHING UP.  Stop wasting your time trying to force your mind to let go. Shift your view and give yourself some grace. YOU ARE SO LOVED.
 
**I mention other Healthy AF podcasts that talk about another tool that can help loosen the grip of whatever has you held hostage - Spirituality. Listen here.
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.
 
 

Quick and Easy Tool for Gratitude

Do you have some past choices or struggles that YOU DO NOT WANT? Maybe you are a little ashamed? Defeated? Rather totally deny those unpleasant parts of you exist? Here's a quick and easy tool for embracing all parts of ourselves, even those we might prefer to hide away. With a focus on the transformative power of gratitude, learn my process of acknowledging past experiences, limiting beliefs, and character defects as integral parts of our journey towards growth. Hear stories from the women's coaching group, how they expressed gratitude for their entire selves—including flaws and past mistakes—and came to a deeper understanding and acceptance of who they were (They work so hard!!). Would you like to move forward and grow not despite your past but because of it?! Listen in, build your toolbox, and live in authentic self-love. YOU MATTER!
 
**I really like the Ho'oponopono prayer info found here. I am not affiliated with nor do I have knowledge of or endorse the programs offered at this site.**
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.
 
 

Navigating Uncertainty with Grace and Faith

There seems to be a pervasive feeling of uncertainty - intensified in the wake of recent political and social changes. There’s so much to say. I get it. Me, too. It feels bad. I’m worried. What’s next? Am I safe? Are others safe? Although the uncertainty of our nation is upfront, we deal with uncertainty every day - and we don’t always deal with it well. Here you’ll hear reflections and reactions observed in my work sessions and my personal life and we’ll talk about the importance of not shying away from the fear and anxiety of uncertainty. You’ll be introduced to my “Expanded 'A's framework”, a tool for moving from uncertainty to Action through Assessment, Awareness, and Acceptance. Want to know how to slow down, assess the present reality, and embrace your feelings (without letting them take the driver's seat)? Enter spirituality and faith. These tools provide the strength to face uncertainty with courage and grace. Find peace and power in uncertain times!!! Give yourself grace and practice embracing faith as a source of resilience.
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.

Staying Grounded Amidst Chaos - Navigating Change in the USA

How can you maintain a grounded sense of self amid the ever-changing and often chaotic environment of the United States? With stress levels possibly higher than many realize, Amy discusses the importance of acknowledging the discomfort that comes with change, whether you're feeling elated, distraught, angry, or simply distracted. She offers strategies for slowing down, looking inward, and reconnecting with what you know is right for you. Amy emphasizes the power of focusing on your inner self, taking a moment to breathe, and recognizing the stress you may be under. This episode is a call to action for self-care and maintaining focus on personal well-being in turbulent times. Tune in for insightful advice on how to navigate these challenging times while keeping your sense of self intact and moving forward with grace. 
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.

Tuning Into Your Inner Voice - From Self-Doubt to Self-Love

In this empowering episode of Healthy AF, we dive deep into the journey of trusting your inner voice amidst a sea of external opinions. Who do you find yourself listening to? Whose unsolicited advice do you receive? Explore the crucial questions of discerning which voices to heed and which to disregard, how to trust gut instincts and follow your heart. This episode is a roadmap from self-doubt to self-love and trust, offering practical advice and personal insights on navigating the complex process of listening to your inner self. 
 
Get Your Copy of Brené Brown's Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution. here
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.

Amplifying Healing with Tracey Fuchs, Little Voices of Truth

In this powerful episode of Healthy AF, Amy is joined by Tracey Fuchs, the passionate force behind the nonprofit Little Voices of Truth. Tracey, with her extensive background in supporting community resilience, shares her journey and the mission of her organization. Together, Amy and Tracey delve into the critical topics of trauma, healing, and the profound value of being heard. They discuss the barriers to reporting abuse, the dire consequences when abuse goes unreported, and how Tracey's work is pioneering a safer environment for anonymous abuse reporting. This episode is an enlightening conversation on the importance of creating spaces where voices are amplified, truths are acknowledged, and healing can begin. Join Amy and Tracey as they explore the transformative power of support, understanding, and the collective effort to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by abuse. 
 
Watch the Resilience documentary here
 
Be on the lookout for the Little Voices, Big Impact podcast...coming soon!
 
You can connect with Tracey at #littlevoicesoftruth on all social platforms.
 
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.