101: Sara Camiscioni: Stepping off the Scale to get Results
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast with Sara Camiscioni about everything fitness you can think of and some! Introduction Sara and I also met through Jill Coleman’s Best of You group. Let’s just say Jill is a connector! We hit it off and I wanted to bring her on the show. After doing the episode today we decided we need to do this again. So she will probably be back again in November to chat even more specific fitness topics. We will take a few questions from you guys and venture into other hot topics to help you guys stay up to date on what is good information and what…
74: Allyssa LaScala taking a holistic approach to your health
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen. Today I will be talking with Allyssa LaScala. Introduction Allyssa and I discuss a holistic approach to your health. She does not believe in a one size fits all approach to your health. We discuss adrenal fatigue, and her personal battles with lymes disease. If you’re looking to learn more information about what healthy can look like from an alternative viewpoint which I’m all about she has a tremendous amount of knowledge to give you another option. Bio My name is Allyssa LaScala. I am a personal trainer and holistic metabolic coach. As a Lyme Disease Warrior and Adrenal Fatigue Advocate, I’ve…
71: Rosie Acosta on being present in your life
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen. Today I chatted with Rosie Acosta from the Radically Loved Podcast. Introduction Rosie and I met at Lori Harder’s Bliss Project this past March. We had such a deep connection when we met and great conversation. It just continued into today’s podcast. We go deep into yoga, being present in your everyday life, and dabbled into Ayurveda. We also chatted about how yoga can teach us lessons if we slow down enough to see them. Bio Rosie Acosta is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher and a Teacher Trainer. Certified Nutritionist + Life Coach and Founder of Radically Loved Yoga…
How to Workout like a Trainer
Do personal trainers actually workout differently then the non-personal trainer? Yes and no is the answer. Most trainers are in pretty good shape and can handle a more intense workout then most of our clients. That doesn’t mean that we don’t have our off weeks as well. When designing my own workout I know what works for me and what doesn’t work for me which makes it easier to reach my goals. I will share with you tips on how to workout like a trainer to help you get results. Plan ahead: This is one of the best tips I can give to anyone looking to reach their fitness goals. You…
70: Finding your fitness persona
Idea Fitness Journal- Coaching your fitness clients: Inside out by Margaret Moore MBA The executive manager The inner organizer, the planner, to do list, schedules, and keeping the team on track Exhausted Doesn’t exercise after dinner b/c to exhausted can’t do mornings b/c exhausted The standard setter Setting ambitious goals, standard setter Self-esteem tied to am I blank enough to xyzzy? Wants to fit in & have respect Is annoyed that you can’t keep up with your friends and internally has a battle of I’m not good enough Autonomy Authentic, free to make our own choices, march to the beat of our own drum, master of self-interest. Prone to rebelling…
66: You don’t have a food issue?
Let’s start with a story: I ordered a salad at True Kitchen and the first response I got from my friend’s boyfriend was whats your food issue? I looked at him quizzically and said what do you mean? He said I saw you eat a fun size bag of M&M’s at my apartment but now you ordered a salad. Seems counterintuitive. I told him I wanted M&M’s so I had them. I want a salad now with a glass of wine so I’m having it. I try to have a balanced approach to my nutrition. He said are you gluten free, vegetarian, non-dairy, off sugar? There has to be something.…
65: Ali Reti on progress over perfection
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen. Today I will be talking with Ali Reti of Progress over Perfection podcast. Introduction Ali and I chatted women’s fitness in particular the progress over perfection movement. Ali feels strongly that making progress is better than being perfect no matter what you’re doing. When we are trying to make health changes we sometimes forget starting is better than having everything being perfect. We don’t need to fall victim into the all or nothing mentality. Bio Through her parent’s entrepreneurial successes and failures, Ali learned first-hand that the best way to make a living is by first making a genuine life. For…
64: Courtney Townley on how to be your own health advocate
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen. Today I will be talking with Courtney Townley of the Grace & Grit podcast. Introduction Courtney is someone I have looked up to in the fitness industry for a few years. I decided I needed to see if she would want to be on my podcast. She said yes and amazing conversation no holds bar, no frill, real fitness advice ensued. My fitness beliefs are very aligned with what Courtney preaches & teaches. She is a powerhouse in the fitness industry who isn’t afraid to tell women the truth behind the latest fad. She also discusses about her personal evolution in the…
63: What Makes a Good Workout
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen and today I’m going to break down what makes a good workout. If you haven’t heard all month long I will be releasing a free Hustle, Muscle & Flow workout every Monday in April. This is the program I’m very passionate about that has helped women achieve fitness goals, make time for themselves and start a new workout habit. All of the workouts are 30 minutes or less and can be done from the comforts of your own home with a set of dumbbells. To learn more about the program head over to andreaclaassen.com/podcast63 Onto the topic of the…
62: Lindsey Heiserman on Confessions of a Personal Trainer
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast I’m your host Andrea Claassen. Today I will be talking with Lindsey Heiserman on her confessions as a personal trainer. In today’s conversation Lindsey and I discuss her fabulous blog Confessions of a Personal Trainer. I love her blog and her realness. She talks about eating the cookies, not always being motivated, and shows you personal trainers are just like you. We have our own issues around health most of the time we’ve worked through them and want to show you how it’s possible. Lindsey is a fellow Minnesotan who I cannot wait for you gals to listen in our our conversation below. Bio Lindsey is a…
