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
205 episodes
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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28:33
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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Season 3
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Episode 25
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21:39
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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...
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7:34
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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Season 3
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Episode 23
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30:45
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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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Season 3
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Episode 22
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44:25
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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...
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6:47
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...
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13:01
You Don’t Need Perfect Days To Make Real Progress
Join the Healthy Body Challenge: https://square.link/u/G4D52EH9Perfection sounds noble, but it quietly blocks progress. We explore how all-or-nothing thinking sneaks into fitness and food choices, then trade it for a saner, kinder approa...
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11:41
Healing Food, Body, and Self w/ Umashnee Naidoo
Find Your Light WellnessHealing doesn’t start with a stricter plan—it starts with feeling safe in your own skin. We sit down with Uma, a former mechanical engineer from South Africa turned...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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35:32
From Tight Hips to Longer Drives: A Smarter Path to Golf Mobility
A smoother swing starts long before you grip the club. We unpack how true mobility—usable range of motion you can control—links to power, accuracy, and pain-free golf, and we map the exact areas most players overlook: hips, shoulders, thoracic ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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7:46
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Cold Exposure: From Icy Plunges to Chilly Showers
Stepping into discomfort might just be the pathway to greater strength, clarity, and wellbeing. This episode dives deep into the increasingly popular world of cold therapy, exploring everything from accessible cold showers to high-tech cryother...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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10:29
Program Design: Your Roadmap to Fitness Success
Ever found yourself wandering aimlessly around the gym, uncertain what to do next? You're not alone. That feeling of gym confusion is exactly what I address in this candid conversation about the transformative power of program design.Pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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4:59
Weighted Vests: Help or Harm?
The fitness world is buzzing about weighted vests, but do they deserve the hype? As I see people strapping on these trendy accessories for walks, workouts, and even casual strolls through the neighborhood, I can't help but question whether the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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6:49
Finding Joy in Chaos
Ever feel like your life is spinning faster than a flywheel in a cycle class? That's exactly where I found myself this week, staring down an impossible schedule and wondering how I'd possibly make it through. Sometimes the universe throws us in...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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3:52
Creatine's Hidden Benefits for Mood, Brain Health, and Muscle Recovery
Could a supplement commonly associated with bodybuilders actually be a game-changer for women's health? My journey with creatine began with skepticism when my son started using it years ago. Like many, I dismissed it as just another "gym bro" s...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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11:34
Strength in Consistency
"I am capable, I am strong, and I trust myself to handle whatever comes my way." This powerful affirmation anchors our discussion about finding stability in chaotic times through the practice of consistency.Life rarely offers perfect ba...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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5:05
The Surprising Link Between Weightlifting and Women's Bone Health
Strength isn't just about lifting weights—it's about building a resilient future. What if I told you that one of the most powerful tools against aging isn't found in a pill bottle or cream jar, but in the weight rack at your gym?The sci...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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9:32
Seasons of Change
Life comes at us in seasons - sometimes expected, sometimes catching us completely off guard. When my laptop died recently (amid other life changes), it got me thinking about how we constantly adapt to shifting circumstances, whether by choice ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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6:37
Goats to Glory: A Mother's Side Hustle Success w/ Cynthia Maddock
Ever wondered what's actually in your "natural" skincare products? That question led me to today's fascinating conversation with Cynthia Maddock, founder of Madd House Hill, who creates genuinely nat...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:14
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Building a New You Every 30 Days
Cellular regeneration might sound like science fiction, but it's happening in your body right this minute. Your skin completely renews every month, your gut lining rebuilds every few days, and your red blood cells are replaced every season. You...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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7:35
Finding Balance in Life's Chaotic Seasons
Ever feel like you're juggling too many balls at once? You're not alone. In this raw and candid conversation, I open up about my current struggle with balance while navigating a new job alongside managing my fitness studio, recording this podca...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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7:40
Your Body Is a Partner, Not a Project
Remember when you started a workout because you ate that cookie? Or stepped on the scale and let that number ruin your perfectly good day? It's time we talked about breaking free from this cycle of shame.Shifting from punishment-based w...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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8:32
How Vulnerability Leads to Freedom w/ Alenda Jacobson
What does it really take to heal from profound childhood trauma? Alenda Jacobson's story offers a raw, unflinching look at this journey as she shares her experience of sexual abuse from birth to age seven and the chaotic family environment that...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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41:33
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Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thoughts: How Your Inner Dialogue Shapes Your Health
What if the most powerful wellness tool isn't in your kitchen or gym bag, but between your ears? Dive into the fascinating science of how our thoughts shape our physical health and wellbeing. The numbers are shocking: we have up to...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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6:42
When Spandex Moments Lead to Unexpected Growth: Pivoting with Purpose
Ever feel like life has rolled you up, wrung you out, and tossed you in a cart? That's exactly the stretch I've been experiencing lately—and surprisingly, I'm grateful for it. When my new job opportunity appeared, my first thought ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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8:33