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
What We'd Do Differently If We Could Start Over
Ever look back and wish you could tell your younger self what actually works? In this raw and relatable episode, Lauren and Marci dive into the real talk they wish someone had given them at the start of their wellness journeys. From unlearning diet culture nonsense and prioritizing protein to cutting back on alcohol and actually lifting weights, they’re pulling back the curtain on the sustainable habits that truly moved the needle.
They also share hilarious personal stories (think 4th of July mishaps and peeing on the go!), making this episode feel like a real chat with friends who get it. If you're ready to skip the BS and build a healthier lifestyle that works in real life (especially for busy, over-40 women), this one’s for you.
Key Timestamps:
[00:00] Catching up after 4th of July: Cape Cod traffic, summer vibes, and nature escapes
[10:00] Pee emergencies, pelvic health, and the stuff no one talks about
[20:00] How diet culture shaped early wellness attempts (Snackwells, Weight Watchers, and cabbage soup)
[30:00] Why tracking macros changed everything and why it felt freeing, not restrictive
[35:00] The problem with random workouts and the power of structured strength training
[40:00] The real impact of alcohol on progress, sleep, and overall health
[45:00] Body recomposition vs. weight loss: What they wish they’d focused on sooner
[50:00] Supplements, food quality, and the truth about nutrient density
[55:00] The importance of progress photos and why you'll be glad you took them
[60:00] Sleep, consistency, and closing thoughts on sustainable wellness
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