Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard

Movement, Mobility and Feeling Great: Interview with Dr. Kelly Starrett

In this episode of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by Kelly Starrett, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is a New York Times bestseller and a prominent pioneer in the CrossFit movement.From this interview you will learn…How to train to be more durableThe impact of sleepWhy it’s important to have a movement minumThe difference between a warning sign and a red flag when it comes to injuriesHow to use injuries and pain as informationWe’ll also learn more about Kelly’s current passions which include…Our current health crisisDangers of diabetes in children and how he is helping to prevent itStanding schoolsThis episode is loaded with some thought provoking motivation, and you’re not going to want to miss it! 

How to Conquer Your Bucket List Fitness Goals: Interview with Julia Goodfellow-Smith

This week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I am thrilled to sit down with Julia Goodfellow-Smith and discuss all things goals and beyond!Everyone has a bucket list, right? Well, maybe not a clearly defined, written out one, but everyone has at the very least a mental list of things they’d like to accomplish.The question is...How many of us actually set out and cross these bucket list items off? Chances are, if it’s on your bucket list, it’s a pretty lofty goal. It may even be something you don’t really think will ever happen, or you haven’t started planning out how to actually make it happen.After tiring of her long commutes and chronic health struggles, Julia didn’t let the pandemic slow her down from leaving her career behind on the quest to become a “Professional Adventurer.”As the author of Live Your Bucket List, Julia takes time with us to share the amazing adventure that got her started (which involves being dressed as a jellyfish, I might add.)  How to move from just dreaming about things on your bucket list, to actually doing them.  We cover breaking down your bucket list, and taking the steps needed to achieve them TODAY! 

There’s NO Right Way, Just the Right Thing: Fitness Consistency

How many times have you heard that there’s one right way to……workout...to eat...to stay motivated?Not true. But, until you master consistency, none of those even matter!  The good news? Consistency is sooooo much easier than we’ve been led to believe. In this quick video you’ll:✅ Discover your roadblocks✅ Find the myth of perfection✅ Grab some tips from the Fit Key ProcessWhen you master consistency, fitness becomes both fun and a breeze! Get your invite hereI share with you the simple steps you can implement right away. Plus - they make fitness easy and fun.  Because if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable! Remember, together we’re unstoppable. Hit play and let’s do this!

If Freedom is a Priority, Fitness will Follow!

“Without your health, wealth means nothing”Never had I pondered these words more than the morning I had to crawl to the bathroom, in so much pain I couldn’t stand up.The good news, not only did I get well, I flourished. If you’re like other busy, successful, time-crunched women careening down the same path I was on; over committed and not prioritizing themselves…This is for you. In this quick episode you’ll learn that: ✅ Being fit is your ultimate freedom✅ Something to look forward to gives us health purpose✅ #1 reason people quit a new workout routine✅ Anyone - at any age can - benefit form a fitness mindset When your freedom is a priority, your fitness will follow!    Get your invite to the upcoming event here   I share with you the simple steps you can implement easily and quickly.. Plus - they make fitness easy and fun.  Because if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable! Remember, together we’re unstoppable. Hit play and let’s do this!

Avoiding the Big Bad 3 of Fitness Accountability

A lot of fitness experts will tell you accountability is the holy grail of fitness.But the truth is…It has to be the RIGHT kind of accountability.  You can’t leave your fitness up to your friends, your life partner or definitely not to any fitness app.Between letting you off the hook, skipping the workout to watch Netflix and eat pizza…...“it will be so fun to cuddle, let’s skip that walk just tonight,...or the dopamine highs, lows and crashes of your fitness app,...it can all feel like nothing is ever going to work.The good news? Accountability really can be easy.✅ Just listen to the simple, 3 step process I’ve outlined in this podcast episode.  This is the exact process I share with my 1:1 clients who are kicking butt and making life great.✅ Take notes. Ask me questions. (I check these posts and will answer any question left in the comments.) ✅ Join me on a Monday Live and ask me your fitness questions in person. (Get your event invite here) I’ll give you steps that you can literally start right now that are free, easy and fun.  Because if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable! Remember, together we’re unstoppable. Hit play and let’s do this!

How to Get Fit: Fitness Consistency

What if I told you there’s one big factor that will make or break your fitness? It’s the one thing that brings the magic to your fitness journey and keeps it there. It may not sound magical, fun, or even exciting, but consistency is the key to unlocking your long term fitness success!Coaching about consistency is very near and dear to my heart, and this week’s podcast is action-packed with all kinds of tips and tricks on how to get consistent with your fitness and STAY there. In this episode, I’ll be sharing about the following...Importance of having a foundationQuestions to ask yourself to strengthen your fitness foundationMaking your schedule Adding TED Fit (Check out Episode 117 for more on this one!)Having your Fitness Mindset readyInternal and External Accountability...and so much more! Get consistent with your fitness, and watch yourself (mind, body, and spirit) transform!

The TED of Fitness: Workout Motivation

Do you ever feel like your workouts are just bleh? There’s nothing exciting going on with them, and they just seem to lack soul?Well, this week on the Fit is Freedom Podcast, I’m going to be talking about the importance of adding the “secret sauce” that will help you get motivated and start seeing progress!I like to call this “secret sauce” the TED of Fitness. Not only will I be outlining what exactly it is and how it will help you in your fitness journey, I’ll also be discussing…How to plan your workouts for the weekHow to better see where you stand with your fitnessHow to better see where you’re improving and where you need to improve The Effort Scale and why you shouldn’t schedule every workout at a 5!If you’re feeling like you need a jumpstart in motivation with your workout plan, you won’t want to miss this! 

Ditch the Diet with Oonagh Duncan

Grab a copy of Oonagh Duncan’s new paperback; Ditch the Diet and receive a $300 bonus bundle! Click here for all the goodies: https://fitisfreedom--fitfeelsgood.thrivecart.com/free-ditch-the-diet-challenge/6053dc268a173/Learn the habits you need to get lean, stay healthy and generally kick ass at life.You’ll learn:How you can CHOOSE the exact body you want.  The Jedi mindset tricks that eliminate the need for motivation and discipline.  The Seven Habits of Highly Healthy MotherF*ckers ( How to put these habits on auto-pilot (so it doesn’t feel like such a freaking EFFORT to stay healthy).  How to uncover your secret weight loss sabotage and PULVERIZE it.  How to quit-proof your goals. Never again will you have to ‘start over’’.  This is IT.https://fitisfreedom--fitfeelsgood.thrivecart.com/free-ditch-the-diet-challenge/6053dc268a173/PS Please note - there is adult i.e. sailor language used in this book!

CBD & Women - an interview with Dr. Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbé

Today on the podcast, I’m completely out of my wheelhouse with this incredibly fascinating topic, so I’ve brought in Leslie Apgar and Gina Dubbe from Greenhouse Wellness to shed light on all things Cannabis.We hear about it everywhere. New CBD shops are popping up around the country. Cannabis, hemp, THC, CBD…What is it? What’s the difference between them all? Why are people flocking towards this industry?Dr. Apgar is a board-certified OBGYN by trade and an author.  She joined forces with Gina Dubbe, a venture capital expert who sold a highly ranked Forbes company.  Together, they created an opportunity to help women find relief for a variety of challenges, illnesses, and pains. On the podcast, they’ll be sharing some incredible insights including…Why Cannabis is an exit drug for the opioid crisisThe difference between Cannabis and THCCommon misconceptions about CannabisHow Cannabis can help women Join me this week and learn something new alongside me! 

Fix Injuries & Feel Great using Postural Therapy: Interview with Kristina from Egoscue

After some great struggles with various aches and pains and countless doctor visits, I had reached my breaking point. I felt like I was facing the end of my fitness journey, but along came my secret weapon to bring my body back and restore my confidence! Needless to say, I am THRILLED to be joined this week by Kristina from Egoscue. We’ll be discussing my personal journey with Egoscue. Their holistic approach to understanding the client and the root cause of their pain, along with postural therapy helped me, and it can be your secret weapon too! Kristina will also be sharing the key signs of how you know that your body is out of alignment, which include...-Pain or Discomfort-Posture Challenges-Foot StrikeWith clients all over the world, Kristina brings her wisdom and knowledge to this incredibly helpful podcast!