Fuel Your Strength

How to Give Yourself Radical Permission w/ Hayden Dawes

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with the concept of giving yourself permission to do or not do the things you really want? Like taking a rest day, sleeping in, eating...

Body Acceptance, Powerlifting & Living Your Fullest Life w/ Christina Malone

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Malone has been an athlete in a larger body for her whole life. When she found the sport of powerlifting, she used what she had been told wo...

Exploring Your Fitness Gains through Health at Every Size (HAES) w/ Stacey Sorgen

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you felt like there is a misalignment between your strength goals and what society tells you your goals should be? So often the fitness industry ...

Fitness Trackers and Listening to Your Body

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I decided to welcome back a wearable fitness tracker into my life after a decade-long break from one. This topic brought up a lot of question...

Strength Training & Tough Body Image Days

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having tougher body image days is perfectly normal. Yes, even when you're actively working on your mental and physical health. Yes, even when you're s...

Are You Lifting Heavy Enough (and Other Common Strength Training Questions)

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are six common questions I hear all the time about lifting weights. So, I decided to put them into an episode with some simple answers for you s...

The Problem With Getting in Shape

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The general narrative in the fitness world says that by getting into shape, you will get smaller. In reality, there are so many other ways to measure ...

Mobility, Justice, and Representation in the Fitness Industry w/ Rich Thurman

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are someone who is not strength training yet or are looking to get back into activity, you might be nervous. Getting back into movement in a wa...

When Clean Eating Becomes a Problem w/ Mimi Cole

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered that at some point, an obsession with healthy eating can turn unhealthy? Many of us struggle to understand what healthy eatin...

Bathroom Scale Real Talk You Need To Hear

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your morning ritual can set the tone for your entire day. Getting up and immediately getting onto the scale can determine whether you will have a good...

Breaking the Body Stereotype w/ Amanda LaCount

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since a dance studio director told Amanda LaCount that she could not participate due to her body size, she has been on a mission to break the ste...

How Strong Women Can Lift Each Other Up w/ Molly Galbraith

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered how much more we as women could get done if we chose to lift each other up instead of getting caught up in comparison traps, ...

Overcoming Fitness Comparison-itis w/ Craig Zielinski

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you found yourself falling into fitness comparisons not only with the people around you or that you know but in comparison with yourself and what...

3 Mistakes Keeping You From Getting Stronger In the Gym

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been spending a few workouts a week lifting weights and trying to eat healthily but are still not seeing the results you are hoping for? Ther...

Strength Training & Your Relationship with Exercise

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I look back at all of the work I have done over the years, it all comes back to the lightbulb moment where strength training helped me stop focus...

How to Use Tapping for Food Freedom w/ Jason Winters

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Society has taught us that emotional eating is bad, and we should punish and restrict ourselves for it. The issue with emotional eating is when we use...

3 Pillars of Self-Trust w/ Shohreh Davoodi

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listening to your body doesn't happen through a magic pill or a one-size-fits-all answer. It is about leaning into your self-trust and learning to emb...

Intuitive Eating and Alcohol

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I was asked about the place that alcohol has when connecting to your inner intuitive eater. Thinking about alcohol use in the context of conn...

Getting Back to Exercise Without Feeling Wrecked

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has it been a while since you've worked out, but you have a newly found motivation to get going? Are you diving into a fitness program only to be so s...

Your Body's Changed During the Pandemic...Now What? w/ Evelyn Tribole

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are now over one year into the global pandemic. While there is a sense of excitement and hope around seeing friends and loved ones who we have been...

How To Make Intuitive Eating Practical

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions I receive is how to actually put intuitive eating practice into your real life. We can often get hung up on the rules...

Is It Wrong To Want To Lose Weight?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have been told for our whole lives that our weight equals health which equals our worth. Have you ever stopped to ponder how this diet culture ment...

Why I'm Not Paleo Anymore

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember when I used to be 'Stupid Easy Paleo'? A lot of you are curious as to why I am no longer paleo and the complete rebranding I did in 20...

Hungry For Change: When Too Much Info Is Too Much

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I want you to think back to 2011. What were you doing a decade ago? I was unhappy with different aspects of my life, feeling restless, and starting to...

Is Body Positivity for You?

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a big difference between feeling positive about your body and the body positivity movement, but it can be a very nuanced topic to understand....

Why You Can't Shame Yourself Into Changing Your Body

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling shameful around your body and trying to use that shame as a motivator to make changes? I have some bad news for you; it is not going t...

Why Fitspo Needs To Die

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about diet culture, do you think about how it has affected your relationship with fitness? Often times we focus on how diet culture imp...

How Diet Culture Fails Us

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Diet culture is a symptom of an oppressive system that underpins so many of the ways we show up in the world. It prevents us from being present, enjoy...

Diet Culture and the Patriarchy

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to consider that dieting and the diet industry work to keep us busy and distracted as a result of the patriarchy? The constant p...

What Food Freedom Is and Isn't

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding true food freedom is a nuanced discussion that has roots in many important conversations. The patriarchy, race, gender, body autonomy, and die...

2020 Surprising Lessons Learned and a New Season Preview

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the new year here and 2020 in the past, I'm looking both back and ahead. In this solo episode, join me as I share three lessons I learned during ...

How To Set Health Goals Beyond the Scale w/ Steph Dodier

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the new year rapidly approaching, you might be thinking about your goals for 2021. What if those goals had nothing to do with your pant size? I c...

How To Stop a Bad Body Image Day in Its Tracks w/ Brianna Campos

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In these challenging times, body image struggles can get amplified fast. But, if you are prepared with practical ways to get through and understand a ...

Lessons You Can Learn From Your Unique Human Design w/ Erin Claire Jones

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered that your unique human design could help you listen to your body better? While there are tons of personality tests out there,...

Reclaiming Your Spark By Honoring Your Swagger w/ Anniedi Essien

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have big ambitions? What about dreaming of changing the world? The reality is you can accomplish everything you want when you can overcome burn...

How To Stop Counting Calories and Start Enjoying Food Again w/ Caitlin Ball

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you suffering from a food lifestyle hangover? Counting calories and quantifying every little thing that you eat could actually be keeping you from...

How Racial Identity Can Impact Your Relationship With Food w/ SharRon Jamison

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to put yourself in someone else's shoes is critical for understanding the political, pathological, and personal ways in which black women...

Why It Is Time To Take Diet Culture Out of Nutrition Coaching w/ Christina Montalvo

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diet culture sucks. The stories that we have been conditioned to believe about our worth, the patriarchy, white supremacy, and so much more all play i...

Learning To Date With More Confidence w/ Lily Womble

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are in a relationship or not, dating requires a large amount of confidence and the belief in extraordinary love within yourself. Dating mo...

How To Take Care of Your Emotional and Mental Health This Election Day

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year. With the pandemic and the uncertainty of the US election, it is more important than ever to take care of your...

Using Body Language To Understand Yourself and Others Better w/ Tiff Lee

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are over 5000 body language moves, all of which tell a story about the person expressing the movement and the person interpreting i...

What is Gentle Nutrition? (Intuitive Eating Principle 10)

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have made it to the final principle in our Intuitive Eating series, and it is by far the most misunderstood of them all. Principle 10 is all about ...

Stop Earning and Burning Your Food Through Movement (Intuitive Eating Principle 9)

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diet culture has told us that exercise is the tool we need to use to earn the food we want to eat, burn off the food we have already eaten, and contro...

Finding Joy & Acceptance in Fitness for Every Body w/ Kanoa Greene

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having joy in your workout can help you get closer to your goals, feel comfortable in your here and now body, and connect to movement in a way that br...

How to Practice Body Respect (Intuitive Eating Principle 8)

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been told to embrace self-love, when it seems like the most impossible thing in the world? The idea of self-love can lead to the cogniti...

4 Questions to Ask About Emotional Eating (Intuitive Eating Principle 7)

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intuitive Eating Principle 7 is all about emotional eating. Why do we eat when our stress levels are up? What can we do to step away from the cupboard...

Tuning Into Your Inner Luminary w/ Leslie Tagorda

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing the basics behind your astrological chart can be a benefit to you if you own your own business or even if you are just looking for clarity on ...

How to Show Up More Authentically w/ Grace Edison

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to show up more authentically in the world despite our current diet culture? Grace Edison is a certified and trauma-informed yoga teac...

3 Ways to Honor Your Body's Fullness (Intuitive Eating Principle 6)

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing on with our Intuitive Eating Principles Series, today I am supplying you with tips on how to start tuning into your body's sense of fullnes...

3 Ways to Make Eating More Satisfying (Intuitive Eating Principle 5)

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever stopped to notice if you are actually being present and enjoying the foods that you are eating? Instead of being held captive to the str...

Changing The Way You View Fitness w/ Simone Tchouke

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simone Tchouke, AKA Simone Loves Fitness, is on a mission to make movement a joyful experience in your life. After moving to the US at age 15, Simone ...

How To Unf*ck Your Brain w/ Kara Loewentheil

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Loewentheil is a master certified coach and host of the badass podcast Unfuck Your Brain. The core of Kara's mission is to help others retrain th...

Challenging The Food Police (Intuitive Eating Principle 4)

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a good chance that you have should's and shouldn't, do's and don'ts, and a myriad of voices in your head telling you what to think when it co...

Make Peace with Food (Intuitive Eating Principle 3)

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common problems I hear from folks is the struggle of depriving yourself of food, only to end up overdoing it. Our culture has taught u...

Finding Self Love Through A Lens w/ Megs Elemans

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Has your body ever held you back from doing something that you may enjoy? Megs Elemans is a boudoir photographer from Canada who is here today to expl...

Start Living Your Life By Design w/ Rai Henry

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Life, as we know it, has changed and our creative expression has changed as well. Instead of focusing on self-actualization, many are turning to the p...

Honoring Your Hunger (Intuitive Eating Principle 2)

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intuitive eating is not just a list of rules that will tell you what to do and what not to do. While that may sound scary, intuitive eating will give ...

How To Ditch Dieting (Intuitive Eating Principle 1)

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am kicking off a new 10 part series all about the principles of intuitive eating. Not only will I be rehashing the principles, but I will also...

Top 5 Things To Know Before You Start Intuitive Eating

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intuitive eating is not an invitation to binge eat junk food, nor is it a restrictive diet. Intuitive eating is a practice and pursuit that is rooted ...

Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism & Health

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing some thoughts on why anti-racism awareness and work is essential in the health space if we're to see our clients and community fully...

How to Stop Outsourcing Your Enoughness w/ Bonnie Gillespie

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you are not enough? Bonnie Gillespie is the guru in Hollywood for self-management and is here today to help you start owning y...

How Neuroscience Can Help You Listen to Your Body w/ Alyssa Chang

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about the connection between becoming more aligned with your body through the understanding of how your brain is working and int...

Best Practices For Dealing With Stress w/ Ritu Riyat

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While stress is not inherently a bad thing, the amount of stress and change we are experiencing during this pandemic can be cause for concern. This is...

Listening To Your Body's Needs w/ Michelle Shapiro

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with navigating the middle ground between functional nutrition and the anti-diet movement? Michelle Shapiro is a registered dietitian ...

How to Move Intuitively w/ Steph Ondrusek

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you are only participating in a movement practice because you 'should' be doing so? Creating a movement practice is critical t...

Using Astrology To Understand Relationships Better w/ Colin Bedell

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome the first astrologer to grace the airwaves at Listen To Your Body, Colin Bedell. A gay Gemini Twin, author, and creator of Queer Cosm...

How to Sense Your Intuition w/ Tamara Ross

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intuition has many different aspects, including the things you just know, or your gut feelings. Many of us struggle to identify our gut feelings, expl...

Energy Tips For Empaths & Highly Sensitive People

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The current state of the world right now is anxiety-inducing for the majority of us, but especially those of us who are empaths or highly sensitive. N...

Self-Compassion In Uncertain Times

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are in a rapidly changing world right now, and I have noticed a lot of self-judgment being perpetuated as we all rush to adapt to this 'new normal'...

Break Free From Anxiety w/ Dr. Sara DeFrancesco

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is something that many people, especially those of us who are highly sensitive people, deal with often. Usually the same combination of relaxa...

The Anti-Diet Approach To Eating w/ Evelyn Tribole

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Evelyn Tribole is a legend in the intuitive eating world, having co-authored and co-created Intuitive Eating with Elyse Resch in 1995. The book is now...

Self Worth vs Body Size w/ Maida Ference

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often we are so disconnected from our bodies that we wait for someone else to tell us what we should be doing rather than discerning what is right for...

Opting Out Of Diet Culture w/ Naomi Katz

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a huge difference between blaming diet culture and blaming the dieter who participates in that culture. Naomi Katz is a body image and self-t...

Introducing The Listen To Your Body Podcast

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The next evolution of Harder to Kill Radio is here and with a brand new name. Today's episode is all about diving into the reasons behind the change a...

All About Histamine Intolerance w/ Dr. Becky Campbell

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Histamine intolerance is something that impacts so many, yet few know the true impact it is having on their health. Dr. Becky Campbell is not just you...

Super Bowl Halftime Show Thoughts

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It seems that all anyone can talk about since last week's Super Bowl is the halftime show performed by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. Everything from slu...

Unpacking Emotions & Body Liberation w/ Jess Demasi

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to our journey of body liberation there can be some boundaries, including the processing of emotions. Jess Demasi is a certified eating ...

5 Ways To Build Body Respect

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Building body respect is all about coming back to our default states, without the pressure of shame or negativity. It takes an unlearning of what soci...

My 2020 Theme + Meditation

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few years ago I was introduced to intention setting, and it has changed the way I view my world. Setting an intention or a theme for your year can h...

How To Listen To Your Body

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are all born as intuitive eaters, but through socialization and diet culture, we often drift away from the intuition that we hold from the beginnin...

Why Strength Training Can Help Your Body & Your Mind w/ Dr. Jen Hosler

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a woman, Dr. Jen Hosler believes you need to be doing some sort of strength or resistance training. A doctor of physical therapy as well as a perso...

Wellness'ing So Hard

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The new year is often accompanied by self-judgment and 'shoulds' that make us feel horrible about ourselves. Instead of giving in to this global colle...

Learning to Reduce Everyday Pain w/ AJ Evans

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are coming to the end of 2019, and who wouldn't want to start the new decade pain-free and better functioning? Friend and trainer AJ Evans joins my...

How To See The Value Outside Your Body & Overcome Self-Doubt w/ Summer Innanen

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Summer Innanen is one of the pioneers in the multi-faceted and multi-layered body image and disordered eating realm. While paying homage to the women ...

What is Intuitive Eating

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If what you are doing in your life doesn't seem to be working for you, and you want to explore some alternatives like learning how to re-become an int...

Treating Your Mind, Body, & Soul Holistically w/ Dr. Nicole LePera

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have never heard of Dr. Nicole LePera, aka The Holistic Psychologist, you are in for a treat. A trained psychologist who works to help you unde...

How To Gain Autonomy from Diet Culture w/ Kim Gould

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Gould is the creator of Autonomy Movement, a body-positive, size-inclusive and weight neutral fitness space which is on a mission to increase acce...

Real Talk About Burnout

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Harder To Kill Radio I am sharing a major announcement and letting you in on a personal issue that I hope will help those of you who are also...

Taking A Good Look At Your Relationship With Food w/ Rachel Dash-Dougherty

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Dash-Dougherty, better known as The Grounded Therapist, works with clients who struggle with disordered eating, perfectionism, and control when...

False Promise of Arrival

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Take a minute to ask yourself, would you still be doing what you are doing right now even if it meant you do not get the handsome payoff, arrival or '...

Learn How To Live Your Life Without Restrictions w/ The Sassy Dietitian Laura Ligos

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Ligos, AKA The Sassy Dietitian, loves to dissect what we see on Instagram and shed light on truths surrounding fitness and nutrition. An advocat...

6 Tips for Navigating The Holiday Food Scene

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are here regardless if we want them to be or not, and with that comes stress around what to eat, how to control your cravings and ultimat...

Things You Need To Know When Starting Your Online Fitness Business w/ Annie Miller

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to break into the business of fitness but are unsure how to establish yourself as a trainer or coach? Annie Miller is a fitness and bu...

Why It's Important To Dress For Your Here And Now Body

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have clothes that you keep in the back of your closet, hoping one day you will be able to fit into them again? Wearing clothes that fit your he...

How To Use Breathwork To Overcome Just About Anything w/ Josh Trent

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite what you may have been told, intelligence does not come from how much you know or how many books you have read. True emotional intelligence is...

Should You Workout When You Are Sick?

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are someone who worries about taking time off from working out when you get sick because you think you will retract your progress or gain the w...

Simple Lifestyle Changes That Will Help Your Microbiome w/ Kiran Krishnan

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are diving into the weird, wonderful and wacky world of the microbiome with microbiome expert and microbiology researcher Kiran Krishnan. Kir...

Blocking Blue Light For Better Sleep

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us are aware of the harmful light that is being emitted from our phones, but did you know that it could be impacting your ability to get to sl...

Staying Human In A Fucked Up World w/ Tim Desmond

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Desmond is a scholar of professional psychology rooted in self-compassion and is passionate about making a difference and providing emotional supp...

How To Know If It's Cravings or Hunger

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are rushing throughout your day only to find you return home at the end of the night with wild cravings and the desire to eat everything in the...