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Cardio vs. Weights: The Truth About Fat Loss, Muscle, and the Burn
Iâm answering one of the most popular fitness questions: Is cardio or strength training better for you? If youâve been fixating on how many calories you burn during a workout and your progress has stalled, this...
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Movement is Medicine: Dance, Healing & Cross-Cultural Connection with Krystal Bates
Movement is medicine â and Krystal Bates brings that truth to life in this conversation. A professional dancer and movement coach, Krystal shares her experience recovering from spinal surgery and how returning to...
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When âChange Your Mindsetâ Isnât Enough
Youâve probably heard it: âChange your mindset, change your life.â But what if youâve tried that⌠and it didnât work?
In this episode, Iâm diving into why mindset work doesnât always land. I'm here to share the...
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Stop Starting Over: Consistency is the Real Glow Up
This week, Iâm celebrating one full year of podcasting â and let me tell you, the biggest lesson Iâve learned isnât about downloads or fancy equipment⌠itâs about consistency.
In this reflective and informative solo...
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How Acupuncture Supports Mind-Body Healing, Energy Flow & Physical Health with Dr. Jonathan Pyndus
In this episode, I sit down with my acupuncturist, Dr. Jonathan Pyndus, to talk about the incredible role acupuncture can play in supporting mind-body healing, energy flow, and physical health.
I began seeing Dr. Jon...
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Optimize Your Workouts with Rest & Recovery
We're diving into the science of rest and recovery and why it's a non-negotiable part of any sustainable fitness plan. If you're stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset or feeling burnt out from overtraining, this...
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Peeling Back the Layers of Holistic Health with Coach Lee Grigsby
I sat down with a friend, fellow coach, and personal trainer for a raw, honest conversation about what it really takes to build sustainable health â physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We get personal...
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Breaking Habit Loops with Eating and Exercise
Why is it so hard to change our patternsâespecially when it comes to food and movement?
In this episode of Carissa Explains It All, weâre diving deep into the concept of habit loops and the often uncomfortableâbut...
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Don't Just Manifest It - Map It Out
Ever wonder why itâs so hard to follow through on your goalsâeven when you really want them? In this episode, Carissa breaks down why "just staying motivated" isn't enough and how to finally close the gap between...
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Debunking Fitness & Nutrition Trends: What Actually Works
Are you tired of conflicting advice about fitness and nutrition? In this episode, weâre debunking common nutrition myths and busting exercise misconceptions to uncover what actually works. From nutrition fact vs. myth...
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Beyond Positive Affirmations: How to Rewire Your Mind and Body for Real Change
You've repeated positive affirmations daily, read all the morning quotes, and tried to rewire your subconsciousâbut nothing seems to stick. Why? Because mindset shifts require more than just words. In this episode, we...
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Blending science and intuition for a health plan that works
What if the perfect plan doesnât exist? In this episode, weâre diving into where science and spirituality meetâbecause true health isnât just about research and rules, itâs about learning to trust yourself. Weâll talk...
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