Fit Friends Happy Hour
If there were a way you could feel confident and healthy regardless of the number on the scale, that’s something you’d want to know about right? If so, this podcast is for YOU! Join us each week on the Fit Friends Happy Hour Podcast as we dismantle diet culture and help you redefine the word FIT. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Host, Katie Hake, specializes in intuitive eating, body image, and fitness coaching. Subscribe for a new episode each week and visit katiehake.com to learn more.
Episodes
175 episodes
How to Keep Going When Body Image Feels Hard
EPISODE 407. A question I get all of the time is, “How am I supposed to love my body when I hate the way it looks?”When I hear this, I always lead my clients into the messy middle or gray area between body love and body hatred...
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5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Stay Motivated
EPISODE 406. Ever find yourself trapped in the cycle of motivation highs and lows? You're not alone! In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie shares the five game-changing mindset shifts that will help you finally break free from the st...
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Protein
EPISODE 405. Ever feel like you have to put protein in everything or worry you’re not getting enough? This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour puts an end to protein confusion! Whether you’re bombarded by myths on social media or stuck i...
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[Re-Release] Ep 193: Body Image Grief with Bri Campos
This episode originally aired in April 2021, but it’s one of our most powerful conversations on body image grief — and worth another listen. Whether it’s your first time or a revisit, I hope it resonates just as deeply today.
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Meal Prep Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Busy Lives
EPISODE 404. Ever feel like meal prep is an overwhelming chore reserved for fitness fanatics or perfectionists? This episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour pulls back the curtain on practical, real-life meal prep that works for busy schedules, picky...
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12:37
Exploring Dieting: Pros, Cons, and Why Lasting Change Is More Complicated
EPISODE 403. Ever start a diet on Monday and find yourself elbow-deep in snacks by Thursday? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken! In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie dives into the messy truth about dieting: why they seem to wor...
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Nutrition Advice That Works for Neurodivergent Brains with Sam Berkowitz, MPH, RD, LDN
EPISODE 402. Ever wonder why "healthy eating" advice just doesn't seem to fit your brain—or your life? In this jam-packed episode, Katie sits down with neurodivergence nutrition expert Sam Berkowitz MPH, RD, LDN, to unmask the challenges (and u...
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BONUS: Mindset Makeover: Ditching Diet Culture for Good
In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Emma Briggs, a dietetic intern and soon-to-be Registered Dietitian, explores how shifting your mindset—not your willpower—can be the key to building lasting, shame-free habits.What...
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How to Get Over Your Fear of Weight Gain
EPISODE 401. In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie addresses the common fear of weight gain associated with intuitive eating. She offers compassionate strategies to overcome this fear while delving into the deep societal and per...
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Life Update with Katie
EPISODE 400. In this milestone 400th episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie reflects on the journey of the podcast, shares heartfelt gratitude with listeners, and provides a personal life update covering various aspects like mom life, nu...
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Why Strength Training Matters More Than You Realize
EPISODE 399.In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie, a dietitian and personal trainer, highlights the benefits of strength training for women, and uncovers reasons you may have overlooked. What we cover:...
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15:34
Healing Through Environment: Cynthia Wagner's Journey
EPISODE 398.In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie introduces Cynthia Wagner, a seasoned operations executive and mentor in the fitness industry, to discuss the deep-rooted impact of toxic work and personal environments on...
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Is AG1 (and Other Greens Powders) Really Worth it?
EPISODE 397. In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie delves into the popular supplement AG1, formerly known as Athletic Greens. She examines whether these greens powders live up to their claims and explores their poten...
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What Happened When I Tried Intuitive Eating for the First Time
EPISODE 396. In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie shares her personal journey with intuitive eating, challenging her previous beliefs formed as a nutrition expert. She details her struggles with disordered eat...
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22:36
From Clumsy Athlete to Fitness Enthusiast: Katie Bragaw's Inspiring Story
EPISODE 395.In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie interviews Katie Bragaw, a fitness enthusiast dedicated to making group fitness enjoyable and inclusive. Katie shares her journey from struggling with body imag...
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47:51
What to Do When Exercise Feels Impossible
EPISODE 394.In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie explores the common struggle of exercise resistance, why it happens, and offers practical strategies to overcome these barriers. What we cover:Understanding me...
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14:40
The Surprising Truth About Celsius (and other energy drinks)
EPISODE 393. In this episode of 'Fit Friends Happy Hour,' host Katie dives into the topic of natural energy drinks like Celsius and Alani, examining their health claims, ingredients, potential hidden dangers, and whether or not they...
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19:47
Struggling with Pain? What You Need to Know with Dr. Tawny Kross
EPISODE 392Have you ever experienced pain or injury that stopped you from doing what you wanted to do? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie welcomes Dr. Tawny Kross, a specialist in chronic pain and founder of...
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5 Ways to Improve Your Energy Right Now
EPISODE 391.In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie shares five simple yet effective tips to immediately improve your energy levels without relying on caffeine.What We Cover:How much water do y...
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14:19
The Real Reason Intuitive Eating isn't Working for You
EPISODE 390.Think you're fully embracing intuitive eating, but still not seeing results? The real reason might surprise you - and it's probably hiding in your bathroom scale. What we cover:Why intuitive...
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Why I Stopped OTF and What I Do Instead
EPISODE 389.Ever feel like your workout routine is running YOU instead of the other way around? or maybe you're like freaking obsessed with this one fitness thing but your body is just screaming at you to stop?? or maybe you're just bur...
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What are the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating?
EPISODE 388.Ever wondered what intuitive eating really means? If so, I get it. Lately, you see the term thrown around everywhere. From weight loss platforms like Noom to health coaches on social media, It gets confus...
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18:58
Sports Nutrition for Endurance and Life with Dawn Lundin MS, RD
EPISODE 387.In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie interviews Dawn Lundin, a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition from a non-diet lens. What We Cover:Dawn's personal journey overc...
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