Healthy AF

ATOMIC HABITS: Identity of Behavioral Change

In another mother-daughter duo power episode (say that ten times fast!), Amy & Maggie talk about the concept of identity as described in James Clear’s book Atomic Habits. They discuss how identity is formed, how it can be useful in setting desired habits, and, if not set intentionally, how it can be a deterrent for behavioral change. 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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health.Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Mackenzie Jones, Functional Medicine and JOY

In this episode, I visit with Mackenzie Jones, DNP, FNP-BC. This lady is the real deal! She shares her own health story, a journey into functional medicine that helped her overcome debilitating IBS and ulcerative colitis. From that experience, Mackenzie, after earning her DNP, began specializing in functional medicine as a nurse practitioner. She is committed to a promise she made herself - “[Functional Medicine] is what I am going to devote my life to, helping others heal." You'll find nuggets on sleep, stress relief, the value of routine, magnesium types and uses, when to exercise and when to rest, and nutrition challenges and supplements. We went everywhere on this one! Contact Dr. Jones 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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health.Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angst or Joy? How to Keep Your Boundaries In Check and Move Beyond Survival and Into Thriving

This first-ever mother-daughter Healthy AF episode has Amy and her oldest daughter Maggie sharing a topic that comes up frequently in their own lives and in the coaching world: Boundaries!Amy gets real about a challenging time in her life and how she shifted from survival mode to finding everyday joy.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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health.Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nutritional Therapist Practitioners, Adrenal Fatigue and Women’s Health

We welcome Molly Sellers to Healthy AF for this episode to share with us her journey from medical illness to survival to thriving and paying it forward. Listen in to hear how she learned to work with her body as it healed itself and how she works with women who suffer from digestive, adrenal, and hormonal issues to do the same. Enjoy the empowerment!Find out more about Molly on Instagram @goodforyoufd or on the web at www.goodforyoufood.netTrying 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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health.Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So You’re Thinking About Starting CrossFit?

Meet Steph Grange, the general manager at CrossFit ReIgnighted in Wilmington, NC. Steph is that elite athlete with a down-home flavor for helping anyone regardless of their athletic ability, body type, or exercise history, step into the strength, capability, confidence, and joy that the CrossFit journey consistently provides. I’m so inspired by her passion for creating a community of fit people, and the loving ease that she provides for people who might be feeling a little intimidated by fitness standards, exercising in general, and particularly in the CrossFit methodology.Listen in and be inspired as we share stories of staff's, personal journeys, and her clients’ growth as people creating the health that they want to live the lives that they love!Find Steph's website and Instagram 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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health.Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recreational Therapy - Making FUNctional Leisure Available to EVERYONE!

Baleigh Roberts and Lydia Pinto, Recreation Therapist Interns with Access Wilmington share their passion for play and leisure as vital components of health! People of all abilities need FUN! These two budding professionals are changing mindsets around differently-abled people. Get inspired!! Below are links to their event on July 29, 2023, at Miracle Field of Olson Park for attending, volunteering, and sponsorship opportunities.ACCESS of Wilmington ACCESS 4 All EventRSVP to ACCESS-4-ALL Event Volunteer for ACCESS -4-ALL EventSponsor ACCESS -4-ALL EventTrying 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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health.Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plateau Busters & Starting Steps For Nutrition and Exercise Consistency

This episode is dedicated to YOUR questions! We covered two for this segment and they are BIG ones! Plateau busters and starting steps for consistency in nutrition and exercise changes.What to do when the dreaded plateau hits?3 tips and 2 no-nos1. Track everything.2. Change something up.3. Look at stress and sleep.4. Avoid the "just do more" grinding away.5. Avoid how the beat-up, defeatist negative self-talk.Nutrition and consistency at the gym - how to start?Nutrition is the answer to so many questions that pop up on our health and wellness journeys. Here's a little taste of how to start:Nutrition - think of adding in, not taking out. Instead of taking out your sweets, add in more protein, like a nice chocolate protein shake or a yummy protein bar. Add in that glass of water first thing in the morning or a salad before your meals. No need to FORCE yourself to let go of all your vices at one time.As for exercise and consistency - start small for at least the first few weeks. Then add in some bigger pushes!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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health. Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All Things Health Coaching

This short episode covers all the FAQs that Amy gets aaalllllllll the time about health coaching! What the heck is a health coach? What kind of training does a health coach go through? How can I tell if health coaching is right for me? And how can I find the right health coach for me? Is health coaching right for you? Heck if I know - hopefully this information will help you make that decision and take charge of your health!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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health. Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wisdom with Win: From HIV POSITIVE to Pancreatic Cancer to Recovery and All of Life in Between

In this episode, Amy speaks to her longtime friend, Win Craft, who is currently facing pancreatic cancer. His perspective and faith are aspects of health that we can all aspire to. Listen, learn, cry, and laugh with us as we frame up life‘s challenges into life‘s opportunities, and at the end of the day recognize the true gift of life love.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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health. Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Healthcare Power of Attorney - What You Need To Know with Abby Addams

In this episode, we get real with something I’m passionate about - healthcare power of attorney documents. What is that?! Abby Addams, of Kohut, Addams, and Randall here in Wilmington, NC, shares with us how this document protects us when we can not direct our own healthcare decisions. She graciously shares how to make one, what to do with it after it’s made, and describes challenges she’s seen in her practice when family drama pops up during difficult times. There’s a little laughing in this episode too, about who really loves Me-Maw the best!Helpful links from this episode: Download a free NC Healthcare power of attorney here!Corporation of Guardianship (which will serve as a healthcare agent if an individual does not have anyone to name)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. This podcast is here to support, inform and entertain you on your journey toward health. Join Amy and her guests as they talk about their own struggles, interview super-cool “experts”, and discuss all topics related to health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.