Rewilding with Taylor Gage
Episodes
126 | Fatphobia, Diet Culture Rebellion, + Self Love with Virgie Tovar
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Virgie Tovar has been a leader in the anti-diet culture movement, and it is a total honor to get to bring her on the show today for this in-depth and ...
125 | Fear Based Living: What You’re Actually Afraid of in Your Life
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all too easy to think that the things we fear are as simple as rejection, weight gain, uncertainty, failure, food, stillness.But lurking beneat...
124 | Listener Q+A
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if I don’t know what my hobbies or passions are? How do I find out?How do I help someone and be a better listener, instead of attempting to fix...
REWIND | Taking Up Space with Latoya Shauntay Snell
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Latoya is a chef, photographer, runner, journalist, writer, and fitness fanatic. She is also an amazing story teller and describes herself as a mix be...
123 | The Rules
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you feel like you’re currently FAILING at something in your life? Or, everything? Food, fitness, our appearance, being a good par...
122 | How to Improve Your Relationship to Food
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode distills lots of themes and concepts we’ve spoken about in various episodes into a couple central steps to consider to improve your rel...
121 | 5 Myths About Life to STOP Believing (+ The Truths to Anchor in)
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into month 8 of 2020, I think we could all use a little grounding. This episode zooms out and gets really real about 5 VERY important truth...
120 | The Life Changing Magic of Giving What You Wish to Receive
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are moving through this world feeling as if we are in a perpetual state of lack. Missing something.This adage of giving what you wish to re...
119 | Body Neutrality, Self Image + Social Hierarchies with Jessi Kneeland
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessi is a certified life coach, writer, TEDx speaker, and certified sexologist on a mission to set folks free from the time and energy wasting experi...
118 | Be a Better Learner: Common Blocks Keeping You From Growth
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to grow, learn, and evolve— it’s built into our DNA.But when the opportunity presents itself, most of us run from it. This episode has...
117 | Energy Leaks: 5 Sneaky Places You’re Draining Your Reserves
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 is bringing the HEAT and none of us were ready. As we’ve all been navigating a global pandemic, a questionable economy, adjustments to our home...
116 | Negative Self Talk: Why ‘Ignoring’ it is Unhelpful, + What to Do Instead
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is based off of a call for questions from you, where I received a few variations of the same question: How do I ignore or dismiss my nega...
REWIND | Inclusivity, Representation + Empowerment with Chrissy King
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired November 2018.If you Google “fit woman” or “yoga” or “healthy living”, you are almost guaranteed to get a sl...
115 | Productivity + Overwhelm: 4 Tips for Mindset Management
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is a look at how your brain and mindset play into the feeling of overwhelm and the concept of productivity, and how you can help yourse...
114 | Intuitive Eating with Evelyn Tribole
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Intuitive Eating is having a MOMENT right now, and has even become a full blown cultural movement, as more and more people are realizing the harm diet...
113 | The Toxicity of Should: The Ways This Word Hurts You
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Should” is the most toxic word in the English language, and it permeates every area of our existence, in some ways more obvious than others.It is...
112 | Your Words Matter: Four Phrases That Need to Go
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The words we speak make a big impact on how we view ourselves and the world.These 4 phrases and words have made themselves a part of the zeitgeist, an...
111 | Coming Home to Ourselves with Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, professor at Pepperdine University, and sacred artist who has worked nationally ...
110 | The TRUTH About Motivation: What’s Hiding in Your ‘Why’
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with motivation?Whether we’re in the middle of a global pandemic or not, if you’re giving yourself a hard time for lacking the discipli...
109 | In Your Feelings: How to Process Negative Emotion
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This crisis has affected us all in varying ways and degrees, but one thing is for certain: we are all collectively in our feelings right now.Rage, gri...
108 | Emotional Eating: Part 2
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding yourself in a fight with your pantry right now? Not sure how to navigate the constant pull to the fridge to cope with feelings of grie...
107 | Emotional Eating: Part 1
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding yourself in a fight with your pantry right now? Not sure how to navigate the constant pull to the fridge to cope with feelings of grie...
106 | Thriving Partnerships with Relationship Therapist Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy is a psychologist and certified sex therapist practicing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She specializes in sex and relationship the...
105 | The ‘Fitness Panacea’: Exploring Our Real Fears + Needs in the Face of Shoulds
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It may seem odd to chat about food and fitness during a global pandemic, but the barrage of at-home workouts sort of left us no choice but to address ...
104 | Craving Certainty: The Pull of Familiar Patterns in Unfamiliar Waters
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of uncertainty, we reach for what we know: patterns, thoughts, behaviors, and more.We reach for what is familiar, EVEN IF we ALSO know that t...
103 | All That is Going Right: A Practice in Gratitude
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world is on fire. But is it?If you had to thank this circumstance, what would you thank it for?This episode is designed to serve as a reminder for...
102 | Managing Anxious Thinking: How to Create Calm Amid Chaos
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed with the state of the world? Anxious, lost, scared, exhausted, or nervous? This episode has some of my favorite, easy go-to strate...
101 | Authenticity Hacks: 3 Ways to Live More True to You
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity is a practice that combines unlearning, communication with ourselves, and a dedication to honoring what we hear, even when it’s a littl...
100 | The Episode 100 Spectacular Spectacular! 9 Experts Return + Share Their Best Advice
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe?!We made to episode 100 friends!To celebrate, I have invited 9 of my brilliant friends back on the show to contribute to an EPIC episo...
99 | Bad Body Image Days: 5 Ways to Support Yourself
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We ALL have them: days where we feel uncomfortable, far from confident, or are viewing our bodies (or selves!) through a lens of judgement. But they d...
98 | Pleasure, Shame, + Purity Culture with Sex Educator Erica Smith
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Smith is a sexuality educator from Philadelphia who provides private sexuality education, consulting, and trainings on a variety of human sexual...
97 | 3 Easy Swaps to Feel Great About Where You Are
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling MILES from where you wish you were? Getting bummed at all the detours and backslides and steps involved in the path you’re on? Want to feel ...
96 | Perfectionism: What is it REALLY + What is it Costing You?
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We wear “perfectionist” like a badge of honor, thinking of it as a noble pursuit of giving only our best and meeting high standards. But is it?Thi...
95 | Recovery, Forgiveness, + Healing Through Yoga with Maris Degener
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maris Degener is on the show today sharing her incredible story about how discovering the practice of yoga helped her heal, face her mental health, an...
94 | When You’re Not as Fit as You Once Were
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You were strong, fast, fit, lean, [fill in the blank] and now you aren’t so much. Maybe you suffered an injury or illness, maybe life just got in th...
93 | Self Control: Why You DON’T Need More + What You’re Actually Seeking
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“I have no self control” —> If you’ve thought this about food (or anything else), or if you are constantly searching for ways to develop MO...
92 | Training Your Mindset in the Gym + Beyond with Dawn Fletcher of Mentality WOD
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn Fletcher is a peak sports performance coach who specializes in mental development and the founder of Mentality WOD; a site that helps athletes ex...
91 | Check Your Goals: Are They Really Just Raging Self-Judgement?
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is here and goals are in the air.While I always want you to dream big and live with intention and achieve the impossible, there’s a BIG...
90 | How to Become Unf*ckwithable in 5 Easy Steps
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
She Thrives Radio just turned 2!This week’s episode is a replay of one of our most popular of all time (originally played as episode 50), where I sh...
BONUS 8 | Holidays Got You Feeling ‘Off Track’? Listen In
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Based off an Instagram post that you all clearly resonated with, this is a helpful perspective shift on the common feeling of being “out of routine”...
89 | Orthorexia, AIP, + The Loving Diet with Jessica Flanigan
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Flanagin carries a unique perspective on food and nutrition, as she is both a clinical nutritionist who works with people with auto-immune con...
88 | Boundaries, Toxic People, + Protecting Your Energy
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries are SO HOT right now.But there’s a lot about the conversation that I think we’re getting wrong, and that I think is doing us more harm ...
87 | Selfish: Unpacking What it is + What it is Not
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is she selfish or is she in tune with her own needs and unapologetic about meeting them?We think knowing who we are, trusting our own gut, and honorin...
86 | Joy, Purpose, + Wholehearted Living with Shirin Eskandani
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shirin Eskandani is a life coach, public speaker and writer who specializes in mindfulness and mindset work. She has been a featured wellness expert o...
BONUS 7 | Life Update + We’re Back!
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a quick hiatus, the show is BACK! Here’s a quick hello and update for you lovely people.If you are a loyal listener and you haven’t yet left...
85 | The Before + After Trap: Giving Yourself Space to Grow
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an Instagram world, and there’s a tendency to view ourselves in simplistic binaries of good or bad, much like a side by side before and a...
84 | On Loving Your Body
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some say the prospect of “loving your body” is unrealistic or even unachievable, and we should aim for neutral instead.In this episode I’m shari...
83 | Surviving vs Thriving: How to Tell if You’re Living in Survival Mode
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever get to the end of your day (or week) and think, “wow, I literally don’t remember actively choosing anything I ate/said/did— it all just… ...
82 | How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck? Feeling blah? Just hit with an overwhelming sense of ickiness?This episode has my checklist for helping you pull yourself back into you...
81 | Diet Culture + Anti Diet Culture: Let’s Talk
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Woo we are getting INTO it today, friends.This longer-than-usual solo episode is an exploration of Diet Culture (what is it? How is it affecting us? W...
80 | Unf*ck Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kara Loewentheil, Master Certified Life Coach and host of the podcast Unf*ck Your Brain.Kara specializes in couplin...
79 | Self Love + Acceptance: The Biggest Misconceptions About the Process
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self love: SO HOT RIGHT NOW.There’s a lot of talk about building self acceptance out there right now, and hey— I’m here for it. However, with al...
78 | Labels: This is Your Brain on Identity
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The most important words you can ever utter are the ones that follow the words: “I am”.What are you identifying with, and what labels are you (or ...
77 | Embrace Your Body + Own Your Power with Steph Gaudreau
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know her, you love her, and TODAY Steph Gaudreau is not only on the show, but her brand new book drops as well!Steph is a Nutritional Therapy Cons...
76 | Work Smarter: How to Move the Needle [Part 2]
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After last week’s Part 1, we learned that blindly piling on more quantity of work, effort and BIZEEEEE is not the guaranteer to success that it is o...
75 | Stop Working Harder: Why Sweat Doesn’t Equal Success [Part 1]
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can be whatever you want and achieve anything you dream of if you just… work really really hard. Right?This trope, combined with our culture’s...
74 | How to Improve Your Relationship to Fitness
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is hitting the gym still feeling like a punishment? Like a place to repent for your food choices? To hammer your body into shape?Are you frustrated wi...
73 | Taking Up Space with Latoya Shauntay Snell
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Latoya is a chef, photographer, runner, journalist, writer, and fitness fanatic. She is also an amazing story teller and describes herself as a mix be...
72 | How I Stopped Giving F*cks + Found Self Love
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from a short hiatus with a little refresher! This episode takes you through the beginnings of my journey and some of the turning points I...
71 | How to Get Summer Ready in 10 Simple Steps
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a replay, but on purpose: it’s filled with important reminders about what “summer bodies” actually are.****STA | Join the w...
70 | The Price of “Health”: What is Healthy Living Costing You?
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your version of health coming at the expense of your… well… health?Are you chasing the LOOK of health instead of holistic, well rounded wellbei...
69 | Building a Badass Life with Diane Sanfilippo
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Diane Sanfilippo as the New York Time’s bestselling author of Practical Paleo, the 21 Day Sugar Detox, and Keto Quick Start. You may al...
68 | 5 Simple Swaps to Live Healthier + Happier Right Now
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is adapted from a popular Instagram post I made recently, and to be clear: we’re not talking about swapping out brussel sprouts for you...
67 | Emotional Fitness: What it is, Why it Matters + How to Create it
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think of the gym as your “therapy”?There’s nothing wrong with that. But I have a few thoughts for you that may help you build more awaren...
66 | Moderation: Is it Really Attainable? Or Healthy?
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where are my ALL-OR-NOTHING- people at?!Isn’t "moderation" one of those really fucking annoying words?A word that gets thrown around so often and so...
BONUS 6 | Introducing… She Thrives Academy!
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Y’all I’ve been BUSY around these parts. What have I been up to? Well, this episode has alllllll the deets.Listen in to learn how you can go from ...
65 | Dear Taylor: Is There a Limit to Our Growth?
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to bring you the second installment of our Dear Taylor series, where I’m offering my answers, thoughts or advice to the questions YOU ask...
64 | Changing How You Look vs Changing How You Feel
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing (NOTH. ING.) wrong with changing how your body looks. But be honest with me— if I really pressed you to tell me WHY you are dead-se...
63 | Dealing with an Injury: How to Have a Setback Not Suck
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re injured or have some other unexpected life event pop up that is interfering with your training, these seasons can be tough.How do you...
62 | 5 Sneaky Things That Are Stunting Your Growth
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of my missions for you here at She Thrives is to live BIG. But how can you do that if you are surrounded by things that are keeping you small? Thi...
61 | Muscles, Magic + Messy Conversations with Neghar Fonooni
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to bring you one of your most highly requested guests today: Neghar Fonooni.Neghar is a CrossFitter, writer, artist, healer, intersecti...
60 | “Later”: How Waiting is Holding You Back
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doesn’t “later” always seem to filled with promise? It’s when we’ll start that business or wear that bathing suit or get our act together so...
59 | Comparisonitis: How to Manage it, Quiet it + Leverage it
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
COMPARISON. Ugh.Who hasn’t felt the crushing feeling of defeat that comes when you are constantly comparing yourself to those around you? It’s all...
BONUS 5 | Coffee Talk with Kristin Kaschak
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another bonus cawfee tawk episode featuring Kristin Kashack of @thegirlwiththebutter.In this episode Kristin and I discuss pressing ...
58 | Signs it Might Be Time to Lighten Your Training
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Skipping the gym: is it listening to your body, or is it making excuses? Whether your considering one extra rest day this week, taking a big block of ...
57 | Acceptance vs Giving Up: Will Self-Compassion Make You Lazy?
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a recent re-post shared on the CrossFit Games social media, today we are talking ALL about the difference between acceptance, self love, e...
BONUS 4 | Life + Health Update
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve gotten tons of questions around my health, why I’ve been out of the gym for 6 months, and what my healing protocol looks like, so in this epi...
56 | Big, Bold + Balanced Living with Lestraundra Alfred
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am thrilled to bring you my friend Les, who is a personal trainer, blogger, and podcaster in the wellness space.Les recently made a major shif...
55 | What To Do When Motivation Ghosts You
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, the great elusive ‘motivation’. One day it’s there, one day it’s gone, sometimes it’s around for months, and sometimes it vanishes for h...
54 | 10 Things I Haven’t Told You
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Come hang with me as I share 10 things with you that you probably don’t know about me, from personal life to business to hidden hobbies and talents,...
53 | Take the Stairs: The Secret to Success
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New year new you?If you’re fired up for creating a change of ANY kind in your life, this episode is a must listen.I’m sharing the secret sauce to ...
52 | You Are More Than Your Body with Kaisa Keranen
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting 2019 started off RIGHT with the always inspiring and down to earth Kaisa Keranen.Kaisa is a personal trainer, fitness educator and soc...
51 | 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all my side-hustlers, my entrepreneurs, my want-repreneurs, my coaches, teachers, trainers, and day dreamers: this one’s for you.I’m shari...
50 | How to Become Unf*ckwithable in 5 Easy Steps
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our 50th episode, I’m sharing the essence of my mission with She Thrives. These 5 things are what I believe to be the ultimate tools of self empo...
49 | Fearing Fat: How We Internalize + Propagate a Fatphobic Culture
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are here, and the reality for most people around this time of year is that they are likely to gain a pound or two from all the festivitie...
48 | 3 Tips for Balanced, Fun, Guilt Free Holiday Eating
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This time of year can be a total downward tailspin in terms of food, fitness, and overall feelings of health and vibrancy. All the events, meals, trea...
47 | Trusting Your Gut: How to Strengthen Your Intuition Muscle
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever know what it’s like to wake up from an Oreo and pizza induced coma and think “why did I do that? I didn’t even want any of it!”. Or sudde...
46 | Inclusivity, Representation, + Empowerment with Chrissy King
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you Google “fit woman” or “yoga” or “healthy living”, you are almost guaranteed to get a slew of search results that all depict the exa...
45 | How to Self Care When You’re Busy AF
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
No time for bubble baths and leisurely afternoons picking dandelions in the park? Don’t worry: you can still self care like a boss.This episode shar...
44 | The Three Reasons You’re Not Hitting Your Goals
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show I’m breaking down 3 of the BIGGEST reasons people end up never hitting their goals.These 3 things are sneaky, subtle, and will und...
43 | Four Big Health + Fitness Myths to Stop Believing Right Now
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The health and fitness world is one with LOTS of noise. The problems in this industry range far and wide, from old science and just BAD information, t...
42 | Scarcity vs Abundance: The Mindset That Can Change Everything
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am talking about one of my favorite mindset concepts and how it impacts our life in big ways and in small ways.What is a scarcity mindset, and...
41 | Health, Hormones + Healing with Jessica Rothley of Wholly Healed
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Rothley is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach specializing in Functional Endocrinology and the voice behind all things Wholly Healed.In today...
40 | Listener Q+A: “Dear Taylor” Advice Column
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You remember the Dear Abby column from way back in the day? Well we’re doing my version of that today on the show.I’m pulling a few questions from...
39 | The Problem with “Progress” That No One is Talking About
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For so many of us, "progress" elicits a vision of a linear journey. Like if you just keep showing up, putting in the work, and doing what you're suppo...
38 | Befriend Your Body + Move Confidently with Alyssa Chang
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to share this interview with my friend, @coachalyssachang, where we are talking about all sorts of amazing things regarding fitness, bo...
BONUS 3 | Life Update + Chit Chat
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is a quick update about my health: I’m sharing some things that I haven’t shared before, the lessons I’m currently learning, ...
37 | Overtraining: The Signs, the Myths, + How to Avoid It
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your body reads your workouts as STRESS. It doesn’t know the difference between the stress from a heavy barbell, from a fight with a loved one, to a...
36 | 10 Ways to Feel Instantly Better
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a little pickmeup? Want some easy AF self care ideas? Want to feel more content and less stressed right this very moment?This episode has ...
35 | How to Start: Beginning (or Revamping) Your Healthy Lifestyle
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You know you’re ready to take your health + wellness seriously, but it’s WAY too overwhelming. Or maybe you’ve been at this for a while, but kno...