Fuel Your Strength
Episodes
This Is Your Brain On Birth Control w/ Dr. Sarah Hill
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If it has never occurred to you that your birth control may be changing the way your brain is functioning, you are not alone. Dr. Sarah Hill is an evo...
How To Hate Exercise Less
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For some people exercise and movement have become synonymous with something that you do not want to do or something that will make up for other things...
The Importance Of Defining Success For You & Your Goals w/ Lindsay Cotter
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch started her blog over 10 years ago as a way to share her recipes and food photography. What started out as a side proj...
Limiting Beliefs w/ Allegra Stein
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On our first-ever in-person interview, this Fierce Love Friday is taking an interview-style approach with life-coach Allegra Stein. Allegra is all abo...
Cultivating a Winning Mindset w/ Jake Thompson
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of the day, no one is going to look back on you and remember your body fat content, inflated bank account or how big your muscles are. What...
Messy Thoughts On Food Part 2
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the second part of my messy thoughts on food, where we dig into the scale, our relationship with food and the importance of looking at...
Demystifying Menopause Fitness & Nutrition w/ Amanda Thebe
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about menopause. Perimenopause and menopause is something that every woman is headed towards, and yet we are so scared to talk about it due...
Messy Thoughts On Food Part 1
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an imperfect conversation about food, body image, diet drama, and all of the things I see my community struggling with in regards to foo...
Reducing Your Risk of Chronic Illness w/ Dr. Christian Gonzalez
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Information and education are the most powerful ways to advocate for your body. From greenwashing to pesticides to cancer, informed consent is a cruci...
Letting Go of "Used To"
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck comparing yourself to what you used to be able to do...or how you used to be like in a different season of life? Well, it's time to cut ...
Using Your Challenges to Find Purpose w/ Abby Corriveau
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Holding tight to your values when life gets hard can help you stay calm through a storm. Today's guest, Abby Corriveau, has been through a lot over th...
5 Strategies For Getting Honest with Yourself
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Okay time for some real talks. Mentally beating yourself up, talking shit to yourself, and using negative motivation are not long-term, sustainable...
How You Can Make Healthy & Budget Friendly Meals Easily w/ Cassy Joy
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cassy Joy wants to make putting a healthy, budget-friendly meal on the table as simple as possible. With experience throwing herself into different di...
3 Ways to Beat Workplace Exhaustion
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing worse than getting to the end of your work day feeling utterly exhausted and like your brain is a pile of mush but also feeling like y...
Using Fitness To Find Your Confidence w/ Ashleigh Van Houten
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a whirlwind career in publishing and marketing, Ashleigh Van Houten managed to combine her passion and persistence into a job that she loves. A ...
How to Stop Relying on Motivation
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
MOTIVATION IS CHEAP. Yep, that's right, I said it. Motivation can be so fleeting. How often have you had plans to cook dinner or get that workout in b...
How To Stress Less In Life & Fitness w/ Jason Williams
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Williams believes that nutrition and fitness should not be something that you stress about. Instead, Jason works to integrate practices like med...
The Problem with Loving Your Body
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a really specific reason that I decided the subtitle of my new book, The Core 4 couldn't be, "Love Your Body, Own Your Power." It has to do wi...
How Tonic Herbalism Can Help You Sustain Your Best Life w/ Mason Taylor
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you know about tonic herbalism, medicinal mushrooms and the role herbs and naturopathy can play in your life? If the answer is not much, Mason...
Take a Deep Dive Inside The Core 4
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's pub week, and The Core 4, my newest book, is out in the world! To celebrate, I'm taking you on a deep dive inside the book and walking you throug...
Behind The Scenes Of Writing The Core 4 & How It Can Help You w/ Steph Gaudreau & Craig Zielinski
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the day, The Core 4 is officially on the shelves of your local bookstore or favorite online retailer. I am so excited about the release of my...
Tips for Dealing with Injury
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Injured and faced with taking time off the gym? Have a surgery coming up and you're required to step away from your usual movement routine? Not gonna ...
How To Teach Your Kids Body Confidence w/ Dana Suchow
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As adults, we often pick and nag at the things we don't like about our bodies. This can translate into your child's vocabulary of how they talk about ...
How to Set Goals for Better Results
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're thinking about nutrition or fitness (or both), it's usually a given that you're thinking about goals. You've probably heard that you won't a...
Why You Should Dump Perfectionism & Embrace Generalism w/ Pat Flynn
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After striving to become perfect, Pat Flynn realized that it is okay to be average. More than that, he realized the potential of becoming good to grea...
13 Tips for Better Sleep
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In theory, you'll spend about 1/3 of your life asleep. It's how humans recharge physically and psychologically. Yet in busy, modern life, sleep is oft...
How To Lead With Purpose & Positivity w/ Jill Coleman
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After working herself to the bone in the fitness space, Jill Coleman started creating content for the internet in 2010. Since then her online persona ...
Revitalize
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Community. Connection. Me to we. Taking time to center ourselves. I just got back from a beautiful long weekend at mindbodygreen's revitalize weekend ...
How To Be Kind To Yourself & Your Body w/ Shanique Allen
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After falling captive to the scale and macro-nutrient counting, Shanique Allen said enough is enough and decided to change her lifestyle for one that ...
On the Wagon, Off the Wagon
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All-or-nothing thinking is not helpful when it comes to how you approach eating. Talk of "falling off the wagon" is extremely common and serves to kee...
Defining the 'Why' Behind Your Fitness Goals w/ Kristin Kaschak & Taylor Gage
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I invite you to welcome back my real life friends Kristin Kaschak and Taylor Gage as we dive into a thought-provoking, curse-filled discussion about e...
6 Reasons BMI is Bullshit
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've dabbled with this topic before in other podcast episodes about the scale and diet culture, but I haven't taken on BMI as a separate topic until n...
Why You Need To Stop Focusing On Diet Fads w/ Laura Schoenfeld
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of focusing on the latest diet or exercise fad, Laura Schoenfeld wants you to figure out what works best for your body. A registered dietitian...
3 Ways to Adjust Fitness When Life Gets Stressful
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever you call it, exercise/fitness/movement has so many proven benefits for your body and mind that it can be hard to accept that sometimes, mo...
Hitting That Reset Button For A Life You Love w/ Jennifer Schreckengost
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At 40 years of age, Jennifer Schreckengost left behind her stable career, health insurance and the guarantee of many things to start living a life tha...
Body Image Real Talk: Part 2
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back this week with part two of our body image real talk conversation. Last week, I covered the sub-topics of why fitting rooms fuck with our mind...
Why Are You So Hangry? w/ Dr. Brooke Kalanick
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you often unable to fall asleep, experiencing mood swings, random cravings, or are unable to work out the way you want to? Instead of focusing on ...
Body Image Real Talk: Part 1
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your hats, friend...it's time for some body image real talk. In fact, there's so much to say about this topic that I'm breaking it up into...
The Healing Power of Compassion & Love w/ Dr. Rob Abbott
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rob Abbott is an integrative medical doctor who believes in talking to his patients and learning their stories to find the root cause of what ails...
Energy Tips for Empaths
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being an empath is a gift, but it's often a challenge to manage. I wasn't even aware that this trait had a name until I was an adult, and suddenly ...
The Great Big Sober Secret w/ Veronica Valli
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Popular culture has made us believe that in order to get to the land of self-acceptance, fun, freedom, and adventure, we need alcohol. Veronica Valli ...
Ask Steph Volume 3
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm digging into another round of listener questions and providing answers to some of your most common inquiries. Questions answered on this ...
Hypothyroidism: How To Conquer This Sneaky Disease w/ Dr. Becky Campbell
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many women are dealing with symptoms caused by hypothyroidism and either don't know it or don't know how to fix it. Dr. Becky Campbell was part of ...
Strength Training Tips for Beginners
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've wanted to start strength training but you don't know where to begin, I've got you. I've been a strength training enthusiast consistently sin...
Your Conscious Living Approach w/ Caroline Potter
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Potter is a wife, mother, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, entrepreneur, and believer in taking things slow and enjoying the seasons of your...
Celebrating 200 Episodes
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 200th episode of Harder to Kill Radio...say what! Crazy to think that we're here celebrating this milestone nearly four years after launching...
Strength with a Purpose w/ Ola Alghazzouli
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ola Alghazzouli came to the United States at age 11 from Damascus, Syria. With her new home, she found a string of language and cultural differences t...
Mind Your Own Plate
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had someone comment about how much you're eating with a particular tone of disgust or fake surprise? If you're a woman who puts anything more tha...
How To Break-up With Diets & Regain Your Power w/ Dana Monsees
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our society has a keen knack for creating stigmas that make us feel less than. Diet culture and this restrictive mentality around food are slowly kill...
The Magic Bullet
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you're actively doing things to improve your health – and ultimately feel better in your body – it's so tempting to keep searching for The Ma...
Finding Your Joy In The Mindful Hustle w/ Shirin Eskandani
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing your dreams can be scary, but it can also be fun and enjoyable when you are aligned with who you are and what you want. After a successful car...
Imposter Syndrome
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pretty much everyone I know has been struck by imposter syndrome at one point or another. It's that feeling that – especially when you're about to d...
The Transformative Power of Travel with The Lamberts
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Travel, whether it's near or far, often has the effect of getting you out of your comfort zone. Adam and Vanessa Lambert at Bee the Wellness have witn...
Wear the Shorts
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Warmer weather is creeping up on the northern hemisphere and summer will be here before you know it. With it – for many women – comes the fear of ...
How To Create An Inclusive & Diverse Fitness World w/ Maria Rodriguez
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A woman with a passion for powerlifting, Maria Rodriguez began selling custom t-shirts as a way to raise money to compete at the national level. The m...
Why Nutrition and Fitness "Depends"
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite refrain when it comes to nutrition and fitness is, "It depends." It's so common to want the super magic secret sauce, the one answer tha...
How To Live Your Best Non-Toxic Life w/ Amanda Montalvo
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Living a non-toxic life is more than drinking a detox tea or swapping out your products, it's about creating a space in which your body's natural rhyt...
What is Nutritional Therapy?
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now that I'm a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, I get a lot of questions from curious folks who want to know what it is and why I chose this path. Look...
How To Be Resilient Against Multiple Sclerosis w/ Alissa Frazier
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alissa Frazier was sent into a spiral of confusion after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis at the age of twenty-three. Not knowing where to turn or how...
Seeing Beauty Through the Shit
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while, you probably come up against certain circumstances that seem so challenging that there's no way anything positive could come fr...
How To Conquer Your Skin Issues w/ Jennifer Fugo
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first time Jennifer Fugo was on Harder to Kill Radio, she educated us on the impact gluten can have on how your whole body functions. Throughout h...
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Jiu Jitsu
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two years ago, in the midst of planning a big online event with "getting outside your comfort zone" as a theme, I found myself with an interesting rea...
Dealing with Negative Body Image w/ Beauty Redefined
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one episode of Harder to Kill Radio that you are going to listen to, this is it. Dr. Lexie Kite and her twin sister Dr. Lindsay Kite are t...
Health Elitism
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
These days, more people than ever seem to be talking about health and wellness, especially on social media. A quick scroll down the feed of your favor...
Quit Your Way To The Top w/ Lynn Marie Morski
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many times our feelings of unhappiness come from a place of feeling stuck. Whether it is your relationship, job, city, or something else, feeling l...
4 Lessons About Turning 40
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've noticed something curious in my community of 40-something women: the pervasive feeling of resignation that life is pretty much over, that it's to...
Boosting Strength Training with Pilates w/ Trish DaCosta
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us know the importance of mobility, finding your breath and addressing all areas of your body during a workout. So what do you do when you fin...
How to Stop Chasing Health Trends
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Health and wellness trends come and go so fast they'll make your head spin. And while I'm all for trying new things, it's easy to fall into the trap o...
How To Conquer Your Fears Around Menopause w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While we all want to look good, it is so much more important for us to be radiantly healthy from the inside out. As we get older this can get harder t...
Ask Steph Volume 2
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Steph: Volume 2 Usually on the Friday episode of the podcast, I'm on the mic solo ranting or pondering on whatever's on my mind. But today, we're ...
How To Find Value & Strength In Your Own Voice w/ Dr. Alessandra Wall
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alessandra Wall is a psychologist, mother and founder of the In Her Shoes movement. Alessandra is passionate about helping women rediscover their ...
4 Ways to Change Your Fitness Mindset
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In my community, it's common for folks to still view exercise and fitness from a place of restriction and punishment. And no wonder. Look around at ad...
Beyond The Pill w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jolene Brighten is on a mission to change women's medicine for the better and help women take back their hormones and power to demand more out of ...
Ask Steph Volume 1
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Usually on the Friday episode of the podcast, I'm on the mic solo ranting or pondering on whatever's on my mind. But today, we're switching things up ...
A New Way Of Looking At Adrenal Fatigue w/ Ari Whitten
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are tons of factors that could be playing a role in your bad habits that are keeping you feeling tired, slow, foggy, or just not yourself. Ari W...
Swearing
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does society have such a hard time with women who swear? And more importantly, why do we feel the need to tell people they should change to suit o...
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases And How To Find Relief w/ Angie Alt
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are sick, unsure of what is wrong, or struggling to make the changes you need to get your body back on track, autoimmune issues could be the cu...
The Pulse
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that on the Fierce Love Friday edition of this podcast, I often talk (and rant) about issues facing my community around health and well...
Troubleshooting Female Hormones w/ Laurie Christine King
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a woman who's been struggling with hormone issues, specifically related to your menstrual cycle or hormonal birth control, this episode is f...
My 2019 Theme
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's something about the new year that symbolizes a fresh start. For many, it's also a chance to sit down, reflect, and set intentions for the year...
How To Adapt Your Strength Training To Your Menstrual Cycle w/ Craig Zielinski
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year and welcome to the first show of 2019! To celebrate the new year I am going to be joined by my husband, Craig Zielinski or 'Z', who is ...
The Fucket List
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard of bucket lists, the things you want to do before you kick the bucket. But did you know there's an opposite concept called the f...
Finding The Courage To Show Up Even When Scared w/ Jessica Honegger
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need to pull back the curtain on success and reveal the winding road it took to get to where you are today. Today's guest, Jessica Honeg...
Toning
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the New Year right around the corner, there's been a lot of talk lately about toning. Naturally. It's the time of year when people re-assess thei...
Stronger Than You Think w/ Sarai White
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of airbrushing and Instagram, today's guest Sarai White keeps it real and accessible. Sarai is helping people get comfortable with getting ...
Why Safer Skincare Matters
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's health and wellness journey unfolds differently, and the things we choose to focus on first can vary. For me, it was food and movement that...
Learning To Adapt To Unexpected Major Life Changes w/ Theresa Larson
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Theresa Larson is a force to be reckoned with and is on a mission to help her clients create their 'new normal'. An IRL friend, author, and inspir...
Endo Warrior
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Endometriosis is a painful condition that so many women suffer with in silence. I am one of those women. It's not uncommon for women to go undiagnosed...
How To Break Out Of The Societal Box w/ Allison Tenney
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around representation and inclusivity in the wellness space is multilayered and is incredibly important when understanding how to sup...
Sensitive
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since childhood, I've been labeled as shy or sensitive...and it's often been used in a derogatory way. I never understood until just a couple yea...
Diversity In The Wellness Space & How To Get Your Message Heard w/ Les Alfred
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Les Alfred saw a lack in the representation of strong, colored women in the fitness community, so she decided to create a space herself. The Balanced ...
Period Talk
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As women, we experience natural monthly fluctuations related to our menstrual cycle and period. Yet I can't tell you how many women are mystified or e...
Pelvic Floor Health And Why It Is So Important w/ Jessie Mundell
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Leaks. Lots of women get them, but nobody seems to talk about them. That's why this episode is dedicated to helping moms, moms to be and women in gene...
Health Coach Confessions
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to think that health and fitness experts each perfectly, exercise perfectly, and live perfect lives...especially given what you see on socia...
Why Growth Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be w/ Paul Jarvis
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking for a message of reassurance, motivation, and creativity, you have come to the right place. Paul Jarvis writes candidly and openly ...
Goodbye Hello
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to say goodbye to Stupid Easy Paleo! For the last seven years, it's been my website and brand. But just like most good things, it was time t...
Haters
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're making healthier choices in your life, your bound to experience some questions, pushback, or maybe even some flack from the haters. This top...
The Importance Of Feeling At Home In Your Body w/ Molly Galbraith
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Galbraith is an amazing woman who is using her organization, Girls Gone Strong, to work towards big issues that are timely and important in the ...
How to Survive the Holidays
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Next week is the unofficial start of the holiday season with the arrival of Halloween. The last two months in the year are often the most challenging:...
Curating Your Life With Compassion & Self Care w/ Cristina Curp
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After managing her autoimmunity and losing over 60 pounds, Cristina Curp created The Castaway Kitchen to share her healing journey as a mom trying to ...