Fit n’ Chips Chats

Formerly a competitive elite athlete, Allison played Division I soccer at George Mason University and later played professionally with the Washington Freedom and the Seattle Sounders. She coached college athletes for over 13 years, first at Cornell University and most recently at Seattle University where she was the assistant soccer coach and high-performance manager for the women's soccer team. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS) and holds several other fitness credentials. Beyond Training: Ignited Womxn Summit Alison’s passion for movement and strength training reaches beyond our impact on individual lives to a commitment to cultural change. Through years of working with women, she’s seen firsthand, the ways that women are limited and torn down by fitness industry narratives that would squeeze them into a one-size-fits-all box. In 2015 she founded the Ignited Womxn Summit, an annual wellness and leadership event designed for learning through an inclusive lens what wellness and leadership can mean so we can actively dismantle limiting narratives and systems that no longer serve us. https://allisontenneyfitness.com/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Elizabeth is a graduate of Florida State University, and her first career took her around the world as a Broadway performer! In 2012, she chased her passion of fitness and became a Certified Functional Strength and Conditioning coach (MBSC), Strong First Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor and TRX-1 certified, Precision Nutrition Student. She was a trainer for 3 years at Mark Fisher Fitness in NYC, and proudly runs her own fitness and nutrition entrepreneurship, established in 2015. Helping clients find ease and empowerment through strength and nutrition is her mission, and she is currently studying for her pre and post-natal certification to help guide mommas-to-be! https://www.elizabethstaceyellis.com/liftlab Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

https://www.themamareset.com/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Have you ever laughed so much you wet yourself - just a little bit? Or found yourself crossing your legs on the doorstep frantically searching for your keys? Do you get up at night to go to the toilet more than once? An estimated 200 million people around the world suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. It's an embarrassing problem that affects women disproportionately as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. In The Pelvic Floor Bible, Jane Simpson argues that it's time for us all to feel the squeeze and celebrate the wonder of our pelvic floor muscles. She shows you how to incorporate pelvic floor exercises as part of your daily routine in order to prevent issues in later life and cure existing problems now. Learn how to treat common problems such as stress incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse, get back into shape post-pregnancy and enjoy a healthy sex life at every stage of your life. Incontinence is both preventable and curable through pelvic floor exercises and rehabilitation but too many people assume nothing can be done, follow incorrect advice or are ashamed to seek help. We need to end the taboo now. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

An icon of the nineties Brit Pop scene, Meg Mathews is a former music industry PR, events planner and designer turned entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. In 2016. Meg turned fifty and began to experience the first symptoms of menopause. She was shocked at the lack of support and understanding shown to women during this time in their lives and made it her mission to break the stigma around the menopause. For the past few years, Meg has continued her mission on female empowerment and supporting women through the menopause. Her overall goal is to educate the general public more about the menopause as it is a greatly underrepresented subject and is not talked about enough in the media. www.megsmenopause.com Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer. This brilliant, groundbreaking book, co-authored by Avrum Bluming MD and Carol Tavris PhD. tackles the confusing and often controversial subject of HRT. Realising there was so much misinformation out there, they decided to set the record straight and this book is the result. It is so well researched that it’s every scientists dream, but it’s written so that every day folk, like me, can digest the information and feel comfort in their expertise. The show today answers many questions women have about HRT, it’s implications on heart health, breast cancer, osteoporosis and alzheimers. Dr Bluming has spent the past two decades studying the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy administered to women with a history of breast cancer, with over 60% of his work focused on breast cancer. Carol Tavris received her PhD in social psychology from the University of Michigan. Is the author of numerous books, including,Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me) and and has received numerous awards for her efforts to promote gender equality, science, and skepticism. I was delighted to have them on the show, in this clear, witty and informative chat on why Estrogen Matters. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Katie is the CEO & Founder of The Latte Lounge. She is happily married and has four gorgeous children. She has worked for 25 years in PR, Marketing, Event Organising and Fundraising for a variety of Charities and set up this platform after suffering from debilitating peri-menopause symptoms at the age of 45. She is now passionate about helping all women in midlife by providing them with a forum that offers easy to understand, helpful, professional and supportive information as well as a place to help women in all areas of their lives. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

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Steph Gaudreau’s mission is to help women create bigger, bolder, fiercer lives — by building health from the inside out. She’s a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, author, blogger, coach, podcaster, and the creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph wrote the best-seller The Paleo Athlete: A Beginner’s Guide to Real Food for Performance in 2014, and her award-winning book, The Performance Paleo Cookbook: Recipes for Eating Better, Getting Stronger & Gaining the Competitive Edge (Page Street Publishing, 2015). Her upcoming book The Core 4, due out in July 2019, shares her Core 4 pillars of health (HarperOne). Steph has a chart-topping 2x weekly podcast, Harder to Kill Radio, where she talks all things fitness, nutrition and mindset about how to build unbreakable humans. To date, it’s had over 1.5 million downloads. She’s also the creator of the wildly popular health program, the Core 4 Program, and the Women’s Strength Summit. Steph’s an accomplished strength coach (USA Weightlifting Level 1) and is the creator of fitness programs like Made Strong, Basic Barbell, and Oly Lifting Basics. She coached Olympic weightlifting at CrossFit Fortius in San Diego for 3.5 years and holds numerous CrossFit certifications. She lives in San Diego with the loves of her life, her Scottish husband Z and her cat Ellie. When she’s not lifting heavy stuff, you can find her tending to her garden, standing on the dining room table to get the perfect food photo shot, getting her ass kicked at Brazilian jiu jitsu, and reading about how to be a better human. Head over to her website and pick up your free eBook: stephgaureau.com/foodcravings Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Courtney Townley began working in the fitness industry over two decades ago when she transitioned from the professional dance world. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA and is fully certified as a STOTT PILATES® instructor, National Strength and Conditioning personal trainer (NSCA-CPT), ACE Health Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach. She is also a very proud student of the Ido Portal Method. Courtney has owned 2 fitness facilities and was so blown away by the results that clients got from her health coaching services, she decided to commit fully to developing that aspect of her business. She’s driven to learn everything she can about her field to help her clients get the results they desire and to be sure they have fun along the way. Courtney is passionate about a multi-dimensional approach to health and fitness, and integrates the practices of clean eating, functional movement and stress management. She loves to move and share her love of movement with others while also introducing them to optimal health through healthy living practices. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Di Danzebrink is the founder of the Menopause Support campaign, which can be found online at www.menopausesupport.co.uk. She is also the driving force behind the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, launched with the support of cross-party MPs at Westminster in October 2018. More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition seeking major change across society in the way we talk about menopause. Di is a Psychotherapist, Menopause Expert and Wellbeing Consultant who specialises in working privately with women and couples guiding and supporting them through menopause, midlife and beyond. She also provides bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training for therapists. A professional coach, counsellor and trauma therapist with nurse training in the Menopause, she is the media lay spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, a member of the RCOG Women’s Voices Involvement Panel and a member of the British Menopause Society. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

The team at Grit & Soul believe stories empower, inspire and can change lives. Women are amazing storytellers. Women who overcome obstacles and make significant changes to their lives, can embolden other women to do the same. Grit and Soul is a platform to make this happen. A website created by a team of 3 women, who realized that mainstream media and popular platforms were ignoring women over 40, those who had REAL LIFE experiences to share. So they created a platform to showcase inspiring stories, which range from the nurse who became a goat farmer to one woman's story of starting a campaign after losing her son to an overdose. Today on the podcast, I speak with one of the creators of this amazing site, Sandy Sabean. https://www.gritandsoul.net Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Dr Brooke Kalanick is a licensed Naturopathic (ND) and Functional Medicine doctor, she attended Seattle, Washington’s Bastyr University, where she earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Dr Brooke’s postdoctoral training in women’s health and functional endocrinology as well as her personal battle with PCOS led her to specialize in female hormone issues including menopause, hypothyroidism (including Hashimoto’s), autoimmunity and endometriosis and of course, PCOS.. She helps women reset their hormones, their heads, and their habits, so they can finally feel at home in their bodies. She is also the co-host of the Sarah & Dr Brooke Show and co-author of Hangry: Balance Your Hormones and Rediscover Your Joy In Five Simple Steps (St Martin’s Press, Jun2 2019). On the show today we discuss some common women’s health issues including perimenopause, Hashimoto’s, PCOS and Hangry will be released on June 4th, but you can pre-order your book here. And don’t forget to pick up your pre-order bonuses: www.sarahanddrbrooke.com/hangry-book And as discussed on the show, you can pick up your free copy of the lab guide here: https://betterbydrbrooke.com/lp/lab-guide/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

We all remember Emma Forbes, the well-loved TV and radio presenter from the 80’s. I know I used to love watching her on Live and Kicking with Andy Peters every Saturday morning. Well since those days, Emma’s life has gone through some major changes, and on this podcast episode, we have a fun, relaxed chat about what keeps Emma busy these days. On the podcast today we discuss building a home and making it your sanctuary, health and wellness and Emma’s take on the menopause journey and finally what’s next in store for Emma. You can hear her weekly podcast at Gemma + Emma and find Emma over on Instagram. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

Dr. Kleiner is the owner of High Performance Nutrition®, LLC, a consulting firm in Mercer Island, Washington. She is the Director of Science & Communication for Vitargo, Inc., and the High Performance Nutritionist for Seattle Storm. Dr. Kleiner is the author of eight books, including THE NEW POWER EATING®, The Good Mood Diet®, and POWERFOOD Nutrition. In her new book, Susan helps you Transform your body as you build muscle, lose fat, and maximize performance with The New Power Eating. Author Susan Kleiner delivers the proven strategies she’s used with male and female professional athletes and Olympians in one practical, effective resource that gives you the know-how to reach your personal goals. http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/New-Power-Eating-The You can hear Susan speak this June at the ISSN Conference, in Las Vegas Much Love, Amanda x Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan.

Dr Short is an accredited specialist in female hormonal health (menopause & PMS), GP and medical writer. Dr Short has undertaken extensive training in menopause management, under Dr Caroline Marfleet, with the British Menopause Society (BMS) and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH). In 2017, she completed a year-long clinical assistantship in gynaecology at West Suffolk Hospital, where she worked with Mr David Ross. In December 2018, she was awarded the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. She is a member of the British Menopause Society, The Primary Care Women's Health Forum and The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Time to clear up the confusion around hormones replacement therapy. We discuss menopause and the benefits of taking HRT, why women should not take non-regulated bioidentical hormones and early menopause and the putting the risk of breast cancer into perspective. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

Nicky Gaylor is the Marketing Director of Sylk UK which was founded by her parents back in the 1990’s following time spent living and working in New Zealand where they discovered this amazing product. They quickly established a reputation amongst health professionals and Sylk was the first NATURAL lubricant to gain prescription status in 1997 at the recommendation of many leading medical establishments. Taking over the company from her parents in 2007 and now on the verge of being peri–menopausal with a daughter who is pre-pubescent, Nicky has a real understanding of the health issues that women face as they age and a huge interest in driving awareness of the menopause and the products that can really help make a difference. In this episode we talk about sex, female sexual empowerment and aging!! May is National Masturbation Month (WHO KNEW!!) and Sylk are currently running a campaign to remove the stigma that still exists around female self pleasure and encouraging women to prioritise their sexual needs. Go and check them out: https://sylk.co.uk/ Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. Much Love, Amanda x

In this menopause specific episode I speak with Dr Stacy Sims about everything you ever wanted to know including nutrition, exercise, diet fads and how women have specific considerations during menopause. Dr. Stacy T. Sims, is a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. She served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences of environmental and nutritional considerations for recovery and performance. specializing in women's health and performance. She had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer product companies and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health outcomes.. Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

Nagina Abdullah is a health coach for busy women and moms and founder of the website MasalaBody.com. She teaches women with a demanding career and busy life how to eat healthier without feeling deprived. She has coached hundreds of women to lose 15-40 pounds and shrink their waist. Nagina has been featured in Business Insider, Health.com, Huffington Post and on Fox News. In this episode we discuss how she integrated her heritage of using beautiful spices into her nutrition to help foods taste indulgent, while still on a weight loss program. She tells us about the anti-inflammatory benefits of spices, and how they can be used to revive your diet and help you eat healthier. Social Profiles: Instagram: @masalabody See free gift for how to stay in touch with her! Free gift: "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes: 3 health benefits of using this spice 5 ways to use it in your day An easy recipe using this spice https://masalabody.com/fitnchips Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

Lisa Lewis is a licensed psychologist with a passion for health and wellness. You should see her in the gym!! She wholeheartedly believes in the importance of maintaining a strong mind and a strong body. In addition to the clinical specialties she has, she also a background in sport and exercise psychology. During our conversation on the podcast Lisa explains the importance of building lifestyle habits. Using whatever motivations a person has as a starting point to develop healthy lifestyle habits. We talk about how you can cultivate motivation in your life and how motivation needs to align with your values and goals. Honestly this was one of my most fascinating interviews and I know you will like it too. If you are a trainer and are interested in learning more. Lisa was part of a team who created The Complete Trainer's Toolbox and is offering you 33% off the regular price. Simply use CXO2Ql at checkout. http://bit.ly/2N1pg7b Are you enjoying the podcast? Would you like a FREE copy of my 12 Week Core Program, ABS ON FIRE? All you need to do are 2 simple steps: To claim, simply leave a review on iTunes or Google Play Email me directly [email protected] to grab your free workout plan. . Much Love, Amanda x

One women's journey of menopause and vaginal atrophy. Jane wrote a book in collaboration with her daughter in a 'tongue in cheek' way to help break taboos of vaginal atrophy. It is informative, serious, tear-jerking and guaranteed to make you laugh. During the podcast Jane and I speak about her own experiences with vaginal atrophy and the terrible time women through menopause go through in secret and shame, and the treatment options available to them. This is a very important conversation that we must have! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review on iTunes . Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of seven books: the bestselling The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. Dr. Mariza's newest book focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils, and it's called: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution. For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of the Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and remedies. Pick up your bonus gift here: Gift: Essential Oils Hormone Solution Book Bonus Freemium Link: www.drmariza.com/hormonebook You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/ and https://instagram.com/drmariza/ If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review on iTunes . Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

This is an episode where this northern lass meets a southern belle, the accents run wild! An industry veteran, who was one of my first inspirations is Elizabeth Smith Andrews. She inspired me to become certified in TRX, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag and to explore functional movement as a way to exercise. I’m happy that she is now one of my BFF’s and we have the best conversations. This episode sees us shooting the shit, talking about the lessons she has learned during her time in the industry and generally putting the world to rights! PS explicit!!!! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Susan Niebergall is an inspiration to many of us. She is 58 and living proof that anything is possible at any age. She has a passion for helping people, specifically helping people attain their fitness goals, and loves empowering people in the gym and in their life–especially middle-age women! And she loves to lift—lift heavy things. The empowerment and strength she feels from lifting is indescribable and that empowerment is carried over to other areas of her life. Her message is that it’s never too late! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Oh my you are in for a treat!! Dr Rosanne Woods recently received her Doctorate of Health Sciences for her paper which shows the association between lean body mass and menopausal symptoms. They found that if women maintained and build lean body mass, from resistance training versus moderate cardio, they would be 70% less likely to experience hot flashes. Final word: Ladies you need to keep moving and lift heavy! If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love, Amanda x

Health and medicine journalist, Katarina Wilk, combines facts with personal experiences to inspire, guide and, above all, include you. You are far from alone in these symptoms. We discuss Katarina’s journey into writing, Perimenopower and how she created the ultimate guide for you. You will learn everything about how and why the body reacts the way it does. Read about sleep yoga, natural supplements, diet, exercise and, not least, the hormone estrogen – everything to help you get the right preconditions to discover your female superpower when the hormones swing – your perimenopower. Pick up your copy of Perimenopower here: https://www.amazon.com/Perimenopower-Ultimate-Guide-Through-Change/dp/9188375382/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=perimenopower&qid=1550879839&s=gateway&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Perimenopower-Ultimate-Guide-Through-Change/dp/9188375382/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550879993&sr=8-1&keywords=perimenopower If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love Amanda x

Karen is certified as a Holistic Nutritionist, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Health and Life Coach. She is a Body Transformation; Mindset Coach and has over 18 years of experience helping women to become fit and confident. As a former competitive figure skater and fitness athlete for most of her life, Karen has overcome a lot of personal struggles throughout her journey to achieve her own body; mind transformation. From overcoming binge eating, body image challenges, self-sabotaging and a perfectionist mindset, she has now found a lifestyle and body that she loves and that is sustainable without feeling obsessed. Karen offers women of all backgrounds the opportunity to better their lives through guided fitness, nutrition and mindset coaching. She has helped hundreds of women to experience profound life transformations during her career and continues to look for opportunities to work with women who are on the journey to changing their lives for the better no matter where they are in life. Karen’s passion is to empower, educate and to Redefine women’s bodies and lives through Fitness, Nourishment, Mindset and Spirituality. Instagram @karenriedelgallagher Website: https://karen-gallagher.com/ If you are enjoying this podcast, I would be really grateful if you would leave me a review. Don’t forget to pick up your free Ebook: https://www.fitnchips.com/menopause-fat-loss/ 5 Proven Hacks for Losing Menopause Belly Fat. No gimmicks. No Diets. No BS! Much Love Amanda x

Kim Schlag is my Insta-buddy! After years of yo-yo dieting, she discovered weight training and sane nutrition and completely transformed her life. She then completely changed her life around, now a qualified trainer and nutrition coach. I totally adore her and her commonsense approach to living a healthy life, I also am a great fan of her Instagram page where you will find some brilliant tips for exercise and nutrition. Check out Kim at https://www.kimschlagfitness.com and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimschlagfitness/

Paige Fleischmann is a personal trainer and DVRT Master Trainer with Ultimate Sandbag. A long time friend of mine, an old soul in a young body and a total fireball. Paige talks about how she focuses her sessions with her clients by asking them to do a check-in and decide exactly what their body needs from their sessions, maybe it’s weights, maybe it’s yoga, but it’s all dependant on their sleep quality, mood, how their body feels on a physical and emotional level. This is such an interesting chat that I know will leave you feeling inspired and ready to move. http://www.premierfitnesssystems.com

James Fell is an international fitness columnist and author and his new book, The Holy Shit Moment! is a no-nonsense guide on how to get in shape, fix your finances, alleviate depression and change your life for good. We’ve all been there. Wanting to change your life forever, but only doing it in fits and starts. Feeling inspired to be disciplined one day, then falling back into old habits on the next. Or changing for a few weeks or even months, but then slipping back into familiar behaviours. Bad habits are hard to break for a reason. But you still try because the goal is worth it: slowly and painfully forming new habits to the point where you are able to adhere to a new lifestyle, long-term. What if there was a different way? What if all the motivation they would ever need to change could arrive unbidden because of a life-altering flash of insight? It is the power of epiphany a triggering event when drive and clarity of purpose for changing one’s life is instantly attained. www.bodyforwife.com

Virginia Rodriguez,is a Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has a passion is to help men and women become healthier and happier through pure food and awesome lifestyle choices. We have a great discussion on the show today that covers so many topics including brain health, taking care of the things we don’t see and how that pertains to fat loss. We talk about inflammation, hormones, every day tools we can use, like visualisation and preparation tasks. And finally we talk about strategies to help you over the indulgent holiday season. You can find out more information about Virginia at http://colorahealthcoaching.com/

Kellie Hart Davis inspires women to get strong in all aspects of life by getting them crazy strong in the gym. She is the founder of Fit Thrive Workouts and The Play Big Academy, and is the co-author of Strong Curves. She's a fan of having real conversations with the women in her community that help them realise their greatest potential by smashing limiting beliefs and going big. https://www.fitthriveworkouts.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetGlutes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelliedavisfit Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fitthrive/

Cucumber was born when Nancy and Eileen put their heads together and realised that getting hot and sweaty is probably the last taboo. They also knew so many women, taking-care-of-business women, organising-the-family women, trying-to-do-it-all women, who were struggling because of their interrupted nights, poor sleep and uncomfortable sweaty days. So they decided to give up any idea of spare time and threw ourselves into creating a fabulous luxe nightwear/leisurewear collection that made women feel great on the inside and look good on the outside. From idea to inception took twelve months. Once they found their super clever moisture wicking always fresh fabric, Cucumber was up, up, up and away. Their first, cut to flatter all shapes capsule collection, was a fantastic success. They had no idea just how many women there were who were suffering from the wrong kind of steamy nights (and days!) www.cucumberclothing.com Use FITNCHIPS10 for a 10% discount on your first order.

Compassionate way to help women on their goals, which maybe lose weight, feel better about your health or yourself. Based on habit based learning, to help women build consistency in their life, changing the narrative on the diet culture which helps them feel freedom around food. https://www.balance365life.com/

Juliet qualified as a Dr in 1996 and became a GP in 2002. After 16 years as a GP she decided to hang up her stethoscope and follow her passion, using her medical knowledge and experience to improve the health of women through physical activity. She works for Public Health England as a Champion for Physical Activity in the NW of England. On today’s show we talk about her award winning book Sorted: The Active Woman’s Guide to Health.

Dr. Fiona Lovely brings to her listeners the expertise gleaned from a more than a decade of clinical primary care giving. She has many years of training in the fields of restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine as well as the professional designation of Doctor of Chiropractic. She has been helping women with their hormonal and life challenges her entire professional life and currently hosts her own podcast called, Not Your Mother’s Menopause.

Leigh Peele, a nationally published author who’s been featured in publications such as Men’s Health, The Guardian, and The Washington Times. Leigh was a co-host of the popular fitness podcast, Fitcast, and she’s a self-described “layman researcher”. As a personal trainer with a certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Leigh’s worked with actors, models, fighters, and athletes from all over the world.

Jennifer Vogelgesang Blake (better known as JVB to her friends, and now, you) is a personal trainer, strength coach, and competitive powerlifter living and working in the Twin Cities. A USA Powerlifting club coach and certified RKC2 trainer, her clients span the spectrum of brand-new to more advanced lifters. When she isn’t in the gym, online, or on the platform, you can find her lifting, reading, taking her two children on adventures around Minneapolis, and sitting on the same side of the booth as her husband when out to dinner.

Jessi Kneeland is a coach, teacher, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping women love their bodies. Her purpose on earth is to help all women break free from the body image issues, fear, shame, and armor that hold them back. This is a fascinating conversation that I know you’ll love.

Following on from last weeks episode, I am excited to profile another female run enterprise based out of the UK. Become is a menopause clothing brand with intelligent fabrics that stop hot flushes and night sweats. On the show we speak about Become's #HotWomenOnly campaign - inviting women over 40 to share the stories of what makes them truly empowered, confident and their own kind of 'hot'. The winner will be a new ambassador for Become - a woman over 40 proving that there’s more to life than menopause.

In this episode I am profile a female entrepreneur, Becks Armstrong, who has created a mediation app with an emphasis on addressing symptoms of menopause through the power of breath and mindfulness, Clarity features an InstaCold function which provides instant relief during a hot flash. Becks is on a mission of changing the conversation and experience for women over 40 - specifically for this group of women because they are so often forgotten and she has found through her own experience that there is very little available to help. And for listeners to this episode who want to try this out, head over to https://clarity.app/ and use the code CFA-FITNCHIPS - and the first 1000 subscribers will receive a free 1 month trial of the Clarity mindfulness and relaxation app.

Dan John is an industry legend who has a very practical approach to fitness after years of research and experience in the industry. We talk about how fitness needs to change as we age, and it needs to take women’s health through menopause seriously. He focuses this conversation on 4 categories: health, longevity (women have the edge on this), fitness (tasks we want to do) and performance. Also we discuss losing our mojo as we age and how to reign it back in bit by bit and where to start.

Kelly Coffey (C-O-F-F-E-Y) is a fucking badass. She’s the force behind Strong Coffey Personal Training in New England, and the popular blog strongcoffey.com. In 1997, at over 300 pounds, Coffey was a study in how not to treat a human body. She was depressed, inactive, and uncomfortable. She had weight loss surgery only to gain much of the weight back - AGAIN. Sad, disconnected, and scared to even hope, she finally saw what the problem was - not her body or her weight, but her obsessive drive to sabotage every health- and care-based commitment she tried to make. She pieced together a practical, real-world solution to self-sabotage and the loss/gain cycle, and has maintained a healthy, comfortable weight for well over a decade. Coffey coaches women all over the world on how to do the same in her acclaimed online course, the Pleasure Principles.

Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach, is an expert who talks all about the vagina, apparently one of the worlds most hated words. In this episode we discuss how most women don’t realize, that in menopause pelvic floor vitality is effected. The sneeze pee, the kegel mojo (are you doing it correctly), sexual satisfaction, dry vagina and sandpaper sex. There is no place we don’t go!

Electronic warfare engineer turned personal trainer, Elsbeth is one of my favourite fitness presenters and I am very honoured to have her on the show. Elsbeth regularly trains newbies to her gym that are over 40 and she gets to see this generation thrive and find the joy in strength training, especially women over 50 who are usually apprehensive to start, but then she loves to all the things they see the can do! It’s life-changing. (oh and we discuss scotch-eggs!)

I am so happy to have Josh Hillis back on the show. We speak about how a recent study proved that by focusing on positive behaviours around food, we can see sustained fat loss. He provides amazing protocols that you can try in your own weight loss journey.

My Swedish friend, a modern yogi, educator, concept-maker, ruler-breaker, risk-taker and published author. Currently writing a book all about strength through menopause and we talk about her research on the topic.

Kellie Hart Davis, Meghan Callaway, and Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall, PT are the co-creators of Glutes, Core, and Pelvic Floor. Together they empower people to create positive changes through a better understanding of movement. Their combined coaching expertise teaches you to exercise with confidence while learning to love your body for all it can do for you.

Chia Chia Sun is a pharmaceutical executive turned women’s health entrepreneur. She is CEO of Damiva Inc., a personal care company dedicated to innovation in manufacturing 100% natural products for women. Chia Chia started on her path when she discovered that there are simply very few effective and safe products for vaginal health. With a background in genetics, finance and the pharmaceutical industry, Chia Chia now spends her days on taboo abolishing, speaking to women about their health and beauty needs. Today’s episode discusses 3 Tips for Long Term Intimacy: constant habit of having sex, desire versus arousal and daily kindness and affection.

Meghan Callaway is a strength coach in Vancouver, Canada with over 14 years of experience coaching a wide array of clients from elite athletes, to post-physical therapy rehabilitative strength training, as well as everyday people who want to feel, perform, and function at a higher level. Meghan is the creator of the recently released Ultimate Pull-Up Program, and believes that working out should be fun, mentally and physically rewarding, and empowering. Meghan has an extensive athletic background and has played competitive soccer for 27years, and also grew up playing ice hockey and baseball on boys teams.