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Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This solo episode is 100% booze-free! After not drinking for the past 7 months, Sam shares her tips and tricks for taking the non-alcoholic route, why she stopped drinking in March and what she’s learned along the way. Welcome to the sober-curious side.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we sat down to chat with Courtney Otten, an Integrative Health Practitioner and gut health expert. We cover everything from parasites and pooping (14:10), to drainage, to living alcohol-free (41:08) and more! Nothing is TMI in this episode. Check out the Hot Healed Girl Podcast on Apple Podcasts and follow Courtney on Instagram @therootedinhealth.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week’s guest is Phil Hates Gluten! (03:35) Phil is a content creator who pokes fun at the gluten free lifestyle on TikTok, where he’s built an audience of over 121K gluten-hating friends. It all started a few years ago when he was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) and was told by doctors to go gluten free–without much guidance on how to do so. (He’s also dairy free, but ‘Phil Hates Gluten’ just rolls off the tongue way more). We’re talking about what it was like to receive a diagnosis that would completely change the way he ate (05:07), sharing his story with the world, gluten free beers (27:17) and more! Follow @PhilHatesGluten on TikTok or Instagram for his sarcasm and GF/DF food recommendations. For merch, check out philhatesgluten.com. Phil’s fave GF beers: Holidaily Glutenberg Ground Breaker Brewing Ghostfish

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week’s episode features self-taught vegan chef, Food Network champion, and TV personality, Priyanka Naik! (2:31) Priyanka is also the author of The Modern Tiffin and columnist of “Ecokitchen” for The Washington Post. This gal does it all–and she also has a 9-5 job at Twitter. We’re talking about growing up on Staten Island, how she became a self-taught chef (11:38), what vegan cooking means to her, winning Food Network’s “Cooks vs. Cons” and her book (35:40). Priyanka’s story showcases one of Unfit’s most important principles: you don’t need to be a certified expert in something to make it your passion. Visit chefpriyanka.com for recipes, travel ideas, sustainability hacks and more. Sign up for ‘Ecokitchen,’ Priyanka’s 8 week Washington Post newsletter about sustainable cooking. Buy Priyanka’s book, The Modern Tiffin: On-the-Go Vegan Dishes with a Global Flair (A Cookbook) on Amazon. Priyanka’s vegan/vegan accommodating restaurant recs:  Plant Bar NYC Purple Thai Planta Queen Saravanaa Bhavan Ilili Coletta Jajaja Beatnic

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This episode is for the girls–the girls you take with you everywhere you go! We’re chatting with Buffalo-based model turned digital content creator Caralyn Mirand Koch about how she became an undergarment expert (03:16) and everything you never learned about bras. We discuss why there’s a lack of knowledge about undergarments (24:49), where to get properly fitted, how to take care of your bras (38:32), ways to recycle them, and more! Did you know 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong bra size? Listen, get inspired, and join the #ProperlyFittingBraClub. Follow Caralyn on Instagram @caralynmirand and visit her website for more info: www.caralynmirand.com/. Check out The Bra Recyclers when you’re ready to donate some old bras. 

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. In this edition of Unfit Unedited we’re covering everything from D.A.C.S. (aka Date A Child Summer–we’ll explain) to Ali’s recent doctor visits to the drama on this season of Love Island UK. You already know we reminisce on some college memories and discuss Glen Powell’s lickability. Yes, lickability, not likeability. Take us with you on your drive, subway ride, or hot girl walk and stay Unfit!

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we’re excited to welcome Kira West to Unfit! Kira is a digital creator, athlete, and entrepreneur with a passion for making wellness accessible and inclusive. We’re covering mindful running (07:28), inclusivity in the wellness space (23:30) and staying active while traveling (32:47). Training for a race (or life in general) can be exhausting, and mindful running  helped Kira reframe how she tracks and celebrates progress. Learn more about Kira and her businesses at the links below. Follow her on Instagram @bykwest for more. Website: Bykwest.com Jewelry: Madebykwest.com Anti-racism Wellness Program:  Activ-ism.com

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We are back and ready to jump into the Unfit life!!! This week we’re bringing you an awesome conversation with mom, race announcer and creator and host of the ‘Ali On The Run Show,’ Ali Feller! Ali takes us through her journey from dancer to the Editor in Chief of Dance Spirit magazine–a position she held at only 26 years old! (11:55) When she had accomplished everything she set out to do, Ali was faced with finding a new dream. That’s when she became a runner and blogger, ultimately creating ‘Ali On The Run’ (36:19). Come for the interview, stay for the life updates–we have so much to catch you up on! (1:00:00) For everything Ali On the Run, head to Ali’s website, aliontherunblog.com. Watch Ali’s Ted Talk, “Send The Email,” here.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We are straight up shooting the shit in this week’s episode: musicals, concerts, Athletic Greens, Bridgerton season 2 and more. Ali sings for us and Sam reviews her new gym.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we’re getting Dangerously Caffeinated with our guest Kevin Cooney! (2:40) Kevin is a content creator living in Boston known for his motivational TikToks, comedy videos and extremely catchy one liners. He shares how he stays high energy (8:47) and we discuss how his entrepreneurial background helped him amass over 826K TikTok followers. We’re also talking about the dreams he has for his coffee company, Dangerously Caffeinated (43:37). Play this episode while you’re working glutes for charcutes! Check out Kevin’s website, https://kevincooneyy.com/ and follow him on TikTok @kevincooneyy.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We’re back to bring you an incredible conversation with friendship coach, Danielle Bayard Jackson (15:53). When Danielle was a high school teacher, young women would often come to her with their friendship drama. This remained true of high-achieving working women when she started her own PR agency years later. She realized that female friendship is a space where women can struggle during every season of their lives. In this episode, we’re breaking down why female friendships are powerful–and good for your health! (24:57), Dunbar’s number, friendship breakups (37:43) and more. At the end of the day it’s all about quality over quantity. If you’re struggling to make new friends or maintain friendships after the last 2 years, you’re not alone! Learn more about Danielle at betterfemalefriendships.com and follow her on IG @friendforward. Look out for Danielle’s book about female friendships hitting bookshelves in 2024.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we sat down in our Brooklyn studio (aka Sam’s apartment) with Rumble boxing instructor, writer and all-around badass human being, Nancy Chen! (21:55) Not only is Nancy a boxing, yoga and strength coach, she also writes poetry, creates social media content and works in the marketing department at Athletic Greens! Because she manages so many schedules and projects, Nancy was the perfect person to talk about productivity with (26:39). We’re also discussing her poetry (42:28) and Dacre Montgomery’s (just wait), and her podcast, The Art of Being Human. We can’t wait to take Nancy’s class! Follow her on IG @nancy.lin.chen and check out her website. Listen to The Art of Being Human on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week we were honored to chat with Maia Chaka, the second ever female and the first woman of color to become an official in the NFL (2:22). We’re talking about how she fell in love with football at a young age, became a teacher and pursued officiating at the same time, and what it’s like to be on the field on game day (21:25). Maia shares her hopes for the future of the league and the legacy women are sure to leave as their presence grows. Follow Maia on IG @maiachaka and watch her in Earnin’ It: The NFL’s Progress Forward exclusively on Peacock.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Carson Judkins, PT, DPT (1:22). If you haven’t already, make sure you go to the last episode in our feed to hear Part 1. Pelvic floor physical therapy isn’t just for women–men have a pelvic floor too (12:08). Carson gives us tips on when to see a pelvic floor PT, and Sam asks about misused pelvic floor physical therapy techniques. Follow Carson on Instagram @carsonjudkins.dpt.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Happy Unfit Friday! This week we’re welcoming Carson Judkins, PT, DPT to Unfit for a two-parter (7:15). In the first part of our discussion, we’re talking about how Carson got her start in physical therapy at Ithaca College (Go Bombers!), what made her want to specialize in pelvic floor PT (13:32) and the three main functions of the pelvic floor (39:32). It’s crazy that this group of muscles is so often overlooked, yet it’s so connected to our bodies and important functions our bodies do every day! Follow Carson on Instagram @carsonjudkins.dpt. Subscribe now so you get notified as soon as Part 2 is up next week!

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This week is another solo episode, this time from Ali! First she’s reflecting on the emotional roller coaster that was the Bills’ football season, then she speaks to the generalized anxiety she felt when faced with finding a new set of doctors. Why is it always so annoying and anxiety-inducing to find a good doctor that is covered by insurance? Ali gets the same feeling with taking care of her car and doing her taxes. She wraps it up with a note about Rihanna’s influence–best of luck to the mom-to-be! We are truly never getting that new album.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Guys, we finally did it: we got sports psychologist Megan Cannon, Ph.D. on the pod! (2:30) We’re talking about how Dr. Megan got her start in sports psychology, the difference between mental health and mental toughness (13:49) and her perspective on athletes’ decisions to drop out of competitions for mental health reasons. Dr. Megan also shares her opinions on tracking healthy habits (31:29) and gratitude journaling. The tools she teaches her athletes are great lessons to carry through life way after you stop competing in a sport. Follow Dr. Megan on Instagram and Twitter @drmegancannon, and visit her website for more info: https://drmegancannon.com/

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Hello! This week–plot twist–is a solo episode from Sam! She’s sharing some health updates since mid-December and reflecting on changes in her personality over the past few years. Is she entering her Saturn Return…? Will she ever be able to enjoy a slice of pizza again? Listen to find out all that and maybe a little TMI.

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. This episode features Beverley Cheng, a Toronto-based personal trainer, coach, fitness blogger and the founder of Born to Sweat (11:41). We’re talking about her rugby career (19:59), what inspired her to create her wellness brand, and her fitness retreat, The Ultimate Sweataway (31:52). If you’ve ever been curious about what goes on during a fitness retreat, listen up. We just might see you on the next one… Beverley also gives us her top tips for achieving a balanced lifestyle, and they’re not what you might think. Follow Beverley on Instagram @beverleycheng and @sweatnationfitness. Learn more about The Ultimate Sweataway at https://www.ultimatesweataway.com/. 

Like, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow @theunfitpod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. We’re so excited to welcome Kara Lynn Joyce back to the show for an Unfit Update! On each Unfit Update, we invite a former guest back on the pod to check in and see what they’ve been up to since we last recorded. The last time we recorded with Kara was October 2020, so we had a lot to catch up on including her open letter to USA Swimming (7:23), LEAD’s nutrition course with Jennifer Brunelli (22:20), the 4th annual summit and more! We’re also talking about athletes’ mental health (52:04) and what’s next for Kara’s business. Click here to learn more about LEAD Sports Co. Follow LEAD @leadsportsco and Kara @karalynnjoyce on Instagram.