The Nourished Life Podcast

I Ate Out and Kept my Goals

Ang and Claire bring eating out while staying on your goals! From drive-thrus to sit-down restaurants they give you the tricks to how to order. With the abundance of tempting options and often hidden ingredients in restaurant meals, many individuals struggle to make nutritious choices when eating away from home.
 
Ang covers making swaps, food moderation, food awareness, two meals for the price of one, AND what a bank account means when it comes to daily food intake. 
 
They each share how they approach this eating-out world, their favorite go-to restaurants, and what they order.
 
By implementing these strategies, listeners can feel empowered to make healthier choices when dining out without sacrificing enjoyment or social experiences. Remember, it's about finding balance and making mindful decisions that support your overall well-being.

Pathways to Purpose: Charting Your Course for Change

In this episode of "The Nourished Life," hosts Claire and Ang embark on a journey to explore the intricate process of finding purpose and passion in life. Through insightful discussions and practical tips, they guide listeners through the steps of charting a course for change and fulfillment.
The episode begins with a foundational understanding of purpose and passion. Claire and Ang define passion as a strong and barely controllable emotion, while purpose is described as a thing intended; an aim or plan. They emphasize the importance of aligning one's passion with a greater purpose or mission in order to lead a fulfilling life.
Moving forward, the hosts delve into strategies for overcoming obstacles on the path to purpose. They address common challenges such as imposter syndrome, self-limiting beliefs, and the fear of stepping out of comfort zones. Claire and Ang provide actionable advice for coping with criticism and judgment from others, as well as turning setbacks into opportunities for personal growth.
A key theme throughout the episode is the significance of self-care and time management. Claire and Ang stress the importance of scheduling time for oneself amidst busy schedules, and offer practical tips for setting SMART goals and cultivating momentum towards achieving them. They encourage listeners to break down their goals into manageable steps and take action every day towards their aspirations.
Furthermore, the hosts emphasize the importance of finding support through like-minded individuals and communities. Whether it's joining a meetup group or setting boundaries with unsupportive relationships, Claire and Ang highlight the value of surrounding oneself with positivity and encouragement.
The episode concludes with a discussion on mindfulness and intention techniques. Claire and Ang introduce listeners to the power of mindfulness practices and setting intentions to align actions with purpose.
Overall, "Pathways to Purpose" offers listeners a comprehensive guide to navigating the journey towards finding purpose and fulfillment in life. With practical advice and heartfelt encouragement, Claire and Ang inspire their audience to embark on their own paths towards a nourished and purposeful life.

Uncovering Exercise Myths: What type of Exercise is Right for You?

Do you ever wonder what type of exercise is best for YOU?
In this episode of The Nourished Life, hosts Claire and Ang dive headfirst into the world of fitness, unpacking common misconceptions and revealing the truth behind various types of exercises. From yoga to weightlifting, they explore the benefits and drawbacks of each, shedding light on which exercises are best suited for different fitness goals.
First, Claire and Ang take a deep dive into the world of cardio, debunking the myth that it's the only way to burn fat effectively. They discuss how strength training can also contribute to weight loss by increasing muscle mass and metabolism, dispelling the notion that lifting weights will make you bulky.
Moving on, they explore the realm of flexibility and mobility exercises, emphasizing their importance in preventing injuries and improving overall performance in various activities. They delve into the benefits of yoga, Pilates, and stretching routines, explaining how these practices can complement other forms of exercise.
Next up, Claire and Ang tackle the misconception that spot reduction is possible through targeted exercises. They explain the science behind fat loss and muscle definition, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded fitness routine that includes both cardio and strength training.
To wrap up the episode, Claire and Ang provide practical tips for listeners looking to tailor their exercise routines to specific goals, whether it's weight loss, muscle gain, or overall health and well-being. They emphasize the importance of variety, consistency, and listening to your body to achieve sustainable results.

Are Trendy Diets Sustainable?

Trendy diets often gain popularity due to their promises of quick weight loss or other health benefits. However, many of these diets are not sustainable in the long term and can even be detrimental to overall health. Here are descriptions of a few trendy diets we will tackle on today’s episode; Keto, Paleo, Intermittent Fasting, Ozempic and HCG. 
 
We educate on Reverse Dieting, a way to transition off of extreme caloric deficits.This period of time helps support the body without extreme weight gain. 
 
While trendy diets may offer short-term results, they often fail to promote overall health and well-being in the long term. Eating in balance, on the other hand, involves consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods in appropriate portions to meet your body's needs. This approach emphasizes moderation, flexibility, and enjoyment of food, making it a sustainable lifestyle choice. By prioritizing whole, minimally processed foods and listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues, eating in balance can support long-term health and vitality. Additionally, focusing on balance allows for greater flexibility and enjoyment in food choices, making it easier to maintain over time compared to rigid diet rules and restrictions.
 
Just remember diets are short term. Lifestyle is long term!

How to be Active Instead of Working Out

Claire and Ang bring a new approach to working. What does being active look like? We help you find your active! Both ladies share what gets them moving each day, how they have found ways to motivate others in their community. 
 
On the podcast they will also drop ideas and resources for you to lean into to help meet you where you are at in being more active! Remember the goal isn't to be like someone else but to find what motivates you! 
 
Find out what pump song that Ang leans into for the extra push and hear from Claire what tips support her motivation!

The Bitter Truth: Tackling Sugar Addiction

Do you struggle with curbing your sugar cravings? Do you find yourself continuing to go back to the same things over again? You're not alone -- so let's talk about why!
In this episode of The Nourished Life, Claire takes the lead in talking about why sugar truly is so addicting, what it is doing to your body, tips on how to decrease your sugar intake, and why you will thank yourself later if you do. 
 

Sleep Smarter, Not Harder: Hacks for Optimal Zzz's

In this episode of our podcast on sleep, hosts Claire and Ang embark on a mission to help listeners optimize their sleep routines. The episode includes valuable insights to experiment with and discover what works best for you.
Claire emphasizes the importance of making a plan to improve sleep quality, suggesting that avoiding certain activities before bed and substituting them with enjoyable alternatives can make a significant difference. They introduce the idea of a 10-day sleep challenge, inviting listeners to join them on this journey towards better sleep.
Excitement builds as they encourage listeners to become part of the sleep challenge community, pledging to share updates and support on Instagram. They express their enthusiasm for the benefits of getting sufficient, quality sleep, setting a positive tone for the challenge ahead.
Through engaging conversation and a sense of camaraderie, this episode inspires listeners to take proactive steps towards improving their sleep habits and emphasizes the value of community support in achieving this goal.

Give Me All The Carbs, Fat & Salt

In this Episode Ang shares the importance of salting food, and how not salting had a negative health impact during her half-marathon training days. She helps us understand why the media encourages low-sodium diets and debunks who that is really for. 
Both Claire and Ang tackle the myths about low carbohydrates and no fats. How our body benefits from having food fueling components, fat and carbs in our daily diets. They give examples of healthy fats and carbohydrates, where to fit them in your day to fuel best, and give a new perspective of what a healthy relationship with both looks like!

Hustle for Health: Grocery Store Mastery Unleashed

We know how difficult it can be to navigate the grocery store. It can feel so daunting to make the trips since it can be so hard to find good ingredients, and can be so time consuming to find the best deals. 
 
In this episode, Claire and Ang uncover how to navigate the grocery store. They provide tips and tricks on ways to save money, be prepared, and how to find the best ingredients and healthy options in an affordable way. 

Why I Fired My Scale

We know how upsetting it can be to see that number on the scale day after day. It can also just be confusing to see numbers that are inconsistent and not know why your weight fluctuates so much or not seeing what you want to be seeing even though you are putting in work.
 
In this episode, Ang talks about her journey with the scale and why she fired hers years ago. She takes the lead on this episode to talk about why you can see so many fluctuations day to day, how often you should be weighing yourself, and why you shouldn't be concerned if you are not seeing the numbers you want to be seeing.