Wellness for Real Life Podcast
Welcome to the Wellness for Real Life podcast!
Here we empower high achieving women to reach their goals in all areas by providing practical and straightforward advice that takes the overwhelm out of wellness.
Juggling work, family, and personal time can often feel like too much to manage, so we’ll provide simple tools and teach you how to set up routines that can seamlessly integrate into even the busiest season of life.
Tune in to hear us chat about everything from fitness, nutrition, mindset, time management, relationships, stress relief and self care, authentic communication, and more.
While sharing relatable lessons and takeaways from our own real life. You deserve to be and feel like the best version of yourself, and we’re here to help make that a reality.
Wellness for Real Life Podcast
You Asked, We Answered—Real Life Q&A Part 2
In this episode of Wellness for Real Life, Marci and Lauren are back with more listener Q&A—covering everything from workouts and protein to big life goals and must-read books. Plus, Lauren spills the details on her upcoming trip and her absolute favorite way to explore a new city… through food! 🍽️ ✈️
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - 06:30 🌍 Weather, Travel & Future Plans - Lauren & Marci chat about winter weather, future travel dreams, and potentially moving to warmer climates. Bi-coastal living? East Coast summers and escaping winter—yes, please! Lauren’s upcoming Fort Lauderdale trip and the ultimate way to explore: food tours!
06:31 🏋️♀️ Warm-Up & Cooldown: Are They Necessary? Thoughts on the mindset behind warm-ups & cooldowns for lifting. Lauren explains her approach using CARS (Controlled Articular Rotations) for mobility. Marci shares why she no longer does extensive warm-ups and focuses on efficient training. Why taking 5 minutes post-workout to regulate your nervous system can be beneficial.
16:48 🍗 When Should You Increase Protein Intake? Understanding protein needs as we age & the impact of digestion. How much protein is really needed? Minimum guidelines for optimal health. The importance of looking at total nutrient intake, not just protein. Why being flexible with protein intake while traveling is key.
20:17 🚀 Non-Fitness Goals for 2024 Lauren’s big business goal: rebranding her membership as The LifeSTYLE Collective. Marci’s focus on refining her coaching messaging & being more bold. The challenge of balancing business and personal life—how to embrace both. Prioritizing friendships, relationships, and intentional connection.
27:41 📚 Favorite Books: Fiction & Non-Fiction Picks - Marci’s must-read. Lauren’s current fun read. Thrillers, beach reads, and childhood favorites. The importance of reading for fun instead of just self-improvement.
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