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.
Episodes
49 episodes
You Asked, We Answered—Listener Q&A
We’re back with a juicy Listener Q&A episode and this one kicks off with some fun life updates! Marci’s fresh off a beach getaway and Lauren’s deep in a fat loss phase. Yes, she’s tracking macros again and breaking some myths along the way....
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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50:18
Real Talk on GLP-1s: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
In this episode, Lauren and Marci are diving into one of the most asked-about (and misunderstood) tools in the weight loss conversation right now: GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. From firsthand coaching insights to personal reflections, this ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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55:30
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 un...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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51:43
Mid-Year Check-In – What's Really Working & What's Not?
In this episode, Lauren and Marci get real about the messiness of midyear check-ins. They share personal stories—from colonoscopy prep gone wrong to business backend chaos—to highlight the importance of checking in on your goals without judgmen...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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45:44
Sneaky Signs of Self-Sabotage
In this episode, Lauren and Marci kick things off with a hilarious (and slightly heartbreaking) story about fake money, abundance meditations, and manifestation gone wrong. But the core of their conversation is a powerful breakdown of the r...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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43:27
Must Be Nice...
In this refreshingly honest conversation, Lauren and Marci unpack the sneaky “must be nice” mindset—those moments when you scroll past someone’s progress or vacation pics or whatever and think, well, must be nice to have time for that....
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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40:59
How to Talk To Your Kids About Nutrition
Lauren Melton and Marci Nevin unpack what it really looks like to model healthy nutrition habits in a household with kids without guilt, confusion, or food rules. They explore how tracking your food (or not) can impact your children, why langua...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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42:46
How to Enjoy Eating Out & Still Hit Your Goals
In this practical and relatable episode, Lauren and Marci dive into the challenges of eating out while trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With real-life stories—from babysitting adventures to Little League milestones—this episode is packed...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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41:25
To Track or Not to Track: Summer Edition
In this candid and relatable episode, Marci and Lauren reflect on their recent travel experiences—Lauren's action-packed trip to Washington, D.C., and Marci's beach road trip before diving deep into the nuanced conversation around tracking nutr...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:00:52
Summer Fun Without The Setbacks
In this candid, conversational episode, Lauren and Marci dive into all things summer—from battling congestion and dog adoption thoughts to navigating wellness goals amidst barbecues, travel, and spontaneous ice cream runs. Whether you're headin...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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46:32
Taking Back Your Power in Perimenopause
In this deeply relatable episode, Lauren and Marci dive into the realities of perimenopause—breaking down symptoms and sharing how you can feel empowered, not defeated, during this stage of life.This isn’t about fear or frustration—it’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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48:39
The Power of Reducing Daily Decisions
In this episode, Lauren Melton and Marci Nevin explore how simplifying everyday decisions—from outfits to meals—can reduce overwhelm and create more ease. They kick things off with a fun color analysis reveal, then dive into honest reflections ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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52:21
You Asked, We Answered—Listener Q&A
In this candid and hilarious episode, Lauren and Marci dive deep into the unexpected, the personal, and the powerful. It all starts with a possibly relatable skincare mishap before diving into more listener Q&As. Time-Stamps...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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53:40
Oops, I Overdid It—Now What?
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Lauren and Marci dive into how to bounce back when life (or lunch) goes sideways. They’re talking real-world strategies for getting back on track with nutrition—like setting up your environment for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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43:55
Speaking Up Even When It's Uncomfortable
We’re getting real about the power of unapologetically owning your voice—whether it’s at the gym, in your dating life, or around the family dinner table. In this episode, we’re celebrating two years since our first in-person meeting, reflecting...
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46:15
Real Talk—Life Updates
This week, Lauren and Marci ditch the structure for a laid-back, real-life catch-up session. From house-sitting in dream homes and surprise dog drama to painful back injuries and navigating single life in your 40s, the duo keeps it honest, rela...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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30:38
You Asked, We Answered—Listener Q&A
In this episode, Lauren and Marci answer listener-submitted questions. They cover a range of topics, from alcohol versus marijuana to carbs, c-section bellies, cardio, soreness, and protein powders. This Q&A addresses all the questions you’...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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49:38
What We Do When Faced with Setbacks
Healing isn’t linear, and neither is the journey of navigating chronic health issues while trying to stay present, functional, and optimistic. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Lauren and Marci share the real, raw experiences behind the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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56:18
Lessons We're Still Learning
Let’s be real—just because we’re coaches doesn’t mean we’ve got it all figured out. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing the real-life struggles we’re still navigating, from breaking free of comparison traps to dealing wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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50:14
Little Changes That Make a BIG Difference
In this episode, Lauren and Marci dive into simple yet powerful shifts they’ve made in their daily lives that have completely transformed their health, mindset, and routines. From morning and evening habits to meal timing and movement, these ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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39:24
Your Game Plan to Lose 5-15 lbs by Summer
Episode Overview:In this episode, Marci and Lauren dive into why March is a crucial time for making progress toward fitness and weight loss goals before summer hits. They discuss nutrition strategies, tracking methods, movement goals, an...
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35:50
Forget Work/Life Balance—Here's What Actually Works
In this episode of Wellness for Real Life, Marci and Lauren dive into a common yet often misleading concept—work-life balance. They challenge the idea that balance is achievable and instead introduce the concept of harmony, a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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40:13
Things We Now Say NO to—Unapologetically
In today’s episode, Lauren and Marci dive into the power of saying NO—how setting boundaries, simplifying life, and letting go of unnecessary obligations can help you reclaim your time and energy. From avoiding over-the-top Pinterest-ins...
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39:37