The Nourished Life Podcast

The Silent Inflammation Trigger: Why Seed Oils Matter

In today’s episode of the Nourished Life Podcast, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s been stirring up health debates: seed oils. These common oils — from canola to sunflower, soybean to corn — are found in almost everything, from salad dressings to your favorite snacks. But could these seemingly harmless ingredients be causing more harm than good? We’ll explore the alarming facts surrounding seed oils, their high omega-6 content, how they’re processed, and why some experts say they may be contributing to chronic inflammation, heart disease, and even mental health issues.
We also dive into what you can do to be proactive about this by sharing healthier alternatives and how to identify where you may be currently getting more of these than you think. 
Apps mentioned in the episode:
Yuka App
Bobby Approved
Seed Oil Scout
Are you unknowingly consuming harmful ingredients every day? Join us as we unpack the science behind seed oils, the impact they may be having on your body, and what healthier alternatives you can start using in your kitchen today.
 
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The Hidden Cost of Pleasing Everyone: It’s Time for Change

In this episode of the Nourished Life Podcast, we dive into the psychology of people pleasing and why many of us struggle with the fear of being disliked or labeled selfish. We’ll explore how upbringing and social norms shape our behavior, leading to fear of rejection, conflict, and a tendency to put others’ needs before our own.
 
Do you find it hard to say no, apologize too much, or feel overextended? These are all signs of people pleasing. We discuss the damaging effects of self-sacrifice, including burnout, resentment, and a weakened sense of identity.
 
But there’s hope! Learn how to break free from these patterns by setting boundaries, protecting your time, and nurturing your self-respect. We’ll share tips on saying “no” without guilt, creating limits in your work and personal life, and why this will lead to increased energy, stronger decision-making, and personal growth. It’s time to prioritize yourself and start living authentically!
 
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Did Someone Say Rest?

On today's episode, we're diving into why taking rest days from working out (and in life) is so important. Rest isn’t just about lounging—it's key for muscle recovery, preventing injury, and boosting performance. When you train, your muscles tear, and rest days give your body the chance to repair and grow stronger. Skipping rest can lead to overtraining, fatigue, and even injury, which can set you back in the long run.
Rest days also help with mental recovery and balancing stress hormones like cortisol. They give your immune system a boost, so you stay healthy and energized for your next workout. So, take those rest days seriously—your body and mind will thank you!
Tune in for more tips on how to make the most of your fitness routine.
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Guest speaker: Owner of Perspire, Chandler

Guest Speaker Chandler, owner of Perspire Sauna Studio shares the benefits of red light and color therapy. What is the difference between the two light therapies and their new locations addition of the Snow Shower coming soon! Chandler tells us why anyone from 18 to 80 will reap the powerful benefits and even enlightens us on the results it has had in the dementia community for prevention. 
 
He walks us through the experience from the time you walk in to the time you leave you session. How to prep leading up and what to do post sauna.
https://www.perspiresaunastudio.com/az/cannon-beach/
 
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Quieting the Inner Critic: Reframing Your Life With Positive Self Talk

This episode is all about empowering you to be the best version of yourself. The amount of time that we spend talking negatively to ourselves without even realizing it is a very eye-opening thing in this episode we will talk about the science behind self-talk talk, how negative self-talk truly does affect you both physically and mentally. They bring light to how negative self-talk could be bringing you down more than you realize. 
 
They dive into how to reframe your thoughts into positive ones. They give actionable steps to identifying negative thoughts and turning them into positive thoughts. 
 
Then they go into all the benefits of positive self-talk and motivate and inspire why this should be a priority in your life. Not only will you improve yourself mentally but also physically, by improving cardiovascular health, immune health, etc.. And even will help you to cultivate more positive relationships in your life. 
 
We are our biggest critics… Let’s find a way to break through that to our own benefit! 
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How to Run Your First Mile or 5K

Ever thought about running? Or doing one of those fun 5k races? Well this is the episode for you!
Ang and Claire chat about their running experiences, how they got started and the one race they both did.
 
Today you get to listen in and see that running a mile or 5k is totally doable! Ang gives a step by step plan to get the doubt out of your head and jog those thoughts right into possibility! It’s not about how fast you are but that you are completing the goal. Speed will come.Tips on how you can make the run journey fun! From playlists to podcasts, finding a run community, you’ll find that hitting that first mile is a piece of cake! 
 
Let’s do this!!!
 
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Why Finding Comfort OUTSIDE of Your Comfort Zone Could Change Your Life

Do you ever find yourself doing the same things over and over, or feeling a little bit too comfortable where you’re at? This is all about feeling more comfortable and stepping outside your comfort zone.
 
Claire and Ang about different ways in which stepping outside of their comfort zone has improved their life. Claire talks about her transformation from being extremely afraid of everything to making the change of being more comfortable, stepping into the uncomfortable, and how that has changed her life and opened up a whole other world of possibilities. 
 
They discuss the benefits of stepping outside of your comfort zone such as increasing confidence levels in resilience, increasing learning, and getting closer to your goals. 
 
They also talk about practical steps that you can do to get outside your comfort zone each day and make it seem so bad or scary. 
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How to Fuel for Activity

So many great facts that will create a successful workout and activity of choice in this episode! Ang breaks down why timing food before a workout or activity is important. The benefits that come from fueling with a certain amount of calories for either low intensity or high intensity workout. Which one do you need to fuel for?Check out the fueling foods to consume before your workout. Screen shot them, save them and eat them!
 
A banana with a tablespoon of peanut butter (about 25-30g carbs, 150-200 calories).
A slice of whole-grain toast with honey and a small piece of fruit (about 30g carbs, 150-200 calories).
Greek yogurt with a handful of berries and a drizzle of honey (about 20-30g carbs, 150-200 calories).
A small smoothie made with a half cup of fruit, a half cup of yogurt, and some spinach (about 30-40g carbs, 200-250 calories).
Tune in to see when you should take in the calories to get your workout the optimal energy from start to finish. 
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Ang wants you to remember that food is fuel! 
 
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I Just Ate a 1/4 Cup of Sugar!

This episode is fact-filled! Understanding labels for sugar, reducing sugar by doing food swaps! What does 18, 24 or 49g of sugar really look like? Ang breaks it down, giving us the stats from teaspoons to cups!We also bring awareness to the reasons we might be craving sugars and how to cut the cravings but fueling micronutrients aka minerals and vitamins!Not only do we check out the facts of what we are eating, Ang goes over the alternative options that will satisfy the belly and keep our energy up!
 
For a deeper dive into sugar, you can always check out Episode 6, Sugars!
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Power Up: Energizing Your Work Routine and Hitting your Goals

If you have a job where you find it challenging to exercise, maintain your weight, and are constantly faced with temptations at the workplace… this episode is for you! Whether you work at a desk in a cubicle, work from home, or even have a job on your feet, this episode has hacks that you can use for any area you may be lacking.
In this episode of The Nourished Life Podcast, Claire takes the lead and discusses having and implementing healthy habits at work…since that is where we spend the most time! She discusses different tips and tricks that you can use to lose weight or even just maintain your health at work. 
Claire and Ang discuss things like quick and easy meal prep, how to get more bouts of physical activity even if you feel you don’t have time during the day, how to plan ahead for your work day and get more done in less time, ways to enhance your productivity, and more!
Claire also talks about affordable equipment that you can use, and ways to protect yourself for those who are on screens a lot throughout their day. 
 
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