Spandex & Wine
Spandex & Wine is a podcast for finding balance between being healthy & living a happy life. Hosted by Robin Hackney, a 23-year veteran in the fitness industry & wine consultant, this is a place to be our authentic selves as we have real conversations exploring wellness and all things wine! Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode.
Episodes
222 episodes
Consistency Isn’t Perfection, It’s Returning
I’m going to say the quiet part out loud: sometimes the person telling you to drink water between glasses of wine… forgets to do it. If you’ve been beating yourself up for falling off your healthy habits, this short, honest chat is your permiss...
Your Belly Fat Struggle Might Be Blood Sugar
That tired, foggy, “why do I want something sweet right now” feeling might not be a willpower problem. I’m talking about blood sugar and how it quietly drives your energy, mood, cravings, sleep, and even your ability to lose fat, especially aro...
When Life Feels Inside Out And You Still Show Up
Get my newsletter: CLICK HERE I missed last week, and I’m not going to pretend I didn’t. I’ve been under the weather, needed an actual break, and I should’ve given you a hea...
Wearing Grief w/ Mary Carlton
Grief changes the rules overnight. One day you’re living your normal life, and the next you’re trying to figure out how to breathe, eat, move, and exist in a world that looks the same but feels completely different.I’m joined by Mary, t...
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Weight Loss Shots Or Natural Support
Weight loss shots are everywhere right now, and I understand the pull. When you’re tired of cravings, tired of “food noise,” and tired of feeling stuck, a fast solution can sound like relief. But I want to slow the conversation down and ask a d...
Seven Common Health Questions With Clear-ish Answers
You can do everything “right” for a week and still feel stuck for months. That’s usually not because you’re broken, it’s because the basics got buried under perfectionism, noise, and plans you can’t sustain. We sit down for a rapid-fire Q&A...
Daily Objective Distillery - Their Story, Spirits & Vision
Subscribe to our YouTube channelCheck out Daily Objective DistilleryWe didn’t plan to find a new favorite Missouri di...
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Plan, Pivot, Pour A Glass
My outline was ready, my answers were planned, and then I did the most relatable thing possible: I left the notes on the wrong computer. So instead of a polished Q&A on fitness, nutrition, and midlife health, I hit record anyway and leaned ...
Breathe Better, Live Better
What if the way you breathe is the quiet lever that calms your nerves, powers your lifts, protects your pelvic floor, and helps you sleep deeper? We dig into the simple mechanics that shift your body from braced and busy to steady and strong, u...
How Red And Near-Infrared Light May Boost Energy, Support Recovery, And Aid Fat Loss
What if better light could change how you feel, move, and age? We sit down with Dr. Carl, a veteran chiropractor and light therapy pioneer, to unpack how full-body red and near-infrared systems aim to boost cellular energy, accelerate recovery,...
The Midlife Collective + Our Valentine's Experience
A romantic train ride with prime rib sounded perfect—until rain, a straight-line route, and a mid-journey food restock turned it into a comedy of logistics. We decided to laugh, connect with the couples around us, and pull a bigger lesson from ...
Building A Life That Feels Good, Not Just Looks Good
Ever feel like your days look successful from the outside but feel tight and joyless on the inside? We get honest about that midlife friction and share a path forward that doesn’t require burning it all down. Robin opens with a surprising healt...
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From Rock Bottom To Resilience: How Want, Structure, Discipline, And Grace Change A Life
www.morgansheedy.comA third DUI, a family tragedy, and a choice that changed everything. Morgan Sheedy joins us to share how he rebuilt his life by following a simple compass: want, structure, disc...
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How Neurology Unlocks Better Movement, Sleep, And Recovery
Your walk is a window into your brain. We sit down with Danny Davis of Atlas Custom Health to break down how gait, balance, vision, and breath reveal which parts of the nervous system ne...
Rethinking The Food Pyramid: What To Trust And What To Ignore
The latest flip of the food pyramid sparked a lot of reactions in our feeds, and for good reason: it reflects how nutrition advice can swing from one extreme to the next. We take a clear-eyed look at why those swings leave people confused and h...
I Didn’t Quit; I Recalibrated And Came Back With Clarity
Ready for a fresh start that doesn’t demand more hustle? Robin returns after a short pause to share a candid reset: stepping away to rest, listening to her body, and choosing alignment over noise. The conversation is warm, honest, and practical...
How To Reset After Cookies, Wine, And Chaos
Holidays have a way of turning the kitchen into a cookie minefield and routines into wishful thinking. We get it—and we’re not here to guilt you into a celery cleanse. We’re sharing a path back to steady energy, clearer choices, and real moment...
From Car Designer To Fitness Innovator: James Blake’s Journey To A Hypertrophy-Detecting Wearable
CLICK HERE for James' webstieWhat if your watch could tell you when your set actually triggered muscle growth? We sit down with designer-turned-founder James Blake to explore how heartbreak, grit, an...
Healthy Treats, Happier Pets & Giving Back w/ GivePet
What if your dog’s favorite treat also fueled a shelter dog’s second chance? We sat down with Chris and Christy Dennis, the duo behind GivePet, to explore how one small bag can create big, local change. Their ...
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How Community Quietly Powers Your Health And Happiness
Toys for Tots Cornhole Tournament: CLICK HERE or reach out to me at info@spandexandwine.com or text 913-392-2877The smallest gestures can transf...
Pelvic Health, Plain And Simple w/ Lindsey Graham
Your body isn’t a collection of parts, and your pelvic floor isn’t a niche topic. It’s the quiet system that shapes how you lift, run, laugh, sneeze, and recover—especially through pregnancy and postpartum. We sit down with pelvic floor physica...
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Strength Through The Storm w/ Izzy Rusnak
The story opens with a diagnosis no parent wants to hear and unfolds into a masterclass on grit, hope, and everyday choices that add up. We sit down with Izzy from RustyBelle Farms to trace Rudy’s first year—from a grade four brain hemorrhage a...
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215 Burpees For A Fun-Size Snickers? I’m Terrified Already
A cool breeze, porch lights glowing, and a bowl full of candy—Halloween can feel magical and stressful at the same time. We lean into the nostalgia of handmade costumes and neighborhood walks, then tackle the “spooky” candy math that gets tosse...
Your No-Nonsense Guide To Multivitamins And Real Absorption
Most people pop a daily multivitamin and hope for the best. We go deeper, showing how the form, timing, and quality of your nutrients determine what your body actually absorbs—and how that translates into steadier energy, stronger immunity, bet...