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Imagine living a life overflowing with energy, vitality and health. What could you do with that momentum? What dreams did you delay that you could now achieve? Are you imagining a life drastically different than the life you have now? What is keeping you from being that healthy?Many people have misconceptions or just simply lack the information needed to live a healthy life. “2 Healthy Chicks” takes the mystery out of how to live a healthy life and dishes on the simple life hacks to help you live a healthier, more energized life. Once a week, your hosts, Aiyana Sykes and Jennie Hardy have conversations with professionals like a health & wellness coach, a strength & conditioning coach, a nutritionist, a makeup artist and many others! Each episode is for YOU, and dedicated to helping you gain confidence on your journey to healthier living. Feel energized and equipped to take on life, health fitness and to tackle the obstacles.Consider this the ultimate guide to living your best health
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Final Episode!! Staying Healthy In Busy Times
Join us in our Final Episode of 2 Healthy Chicks! We have appreciated and valued your loyalty and your listening ear to our episodes. They were designed to better your life and we hope they did just that! We invite you to tune into the "Journey with Jennie Podcast". Jennie is keeping the conversation going and bringing you all the topics that help and encourage you on this journey of life…everything from health to mindset to business to finances – anything that helps you and makes your life better- we cover it all.Join us HEREBack in this final episode of 2 Healthy Chicks, discover key ways to stay healthy during those busy seasons of your life! Don't underestimate sleep, staying hydrated & eating well, and being very clear on your priorities. We dive deep on those three things and give you actionable tips and tricks to load your tool belt!....how to improve your sleep...how to increase hydration...how to eat better...how to actually create prioritiesNeed more help? Join us in "Journey with Jennie to Healthy Living" Facebook Group:
024 Thyroid
What is the thyroid? Are you aware of its importance in the overall function of your body? How do you know if it's not working properly? You could be affected by an improperly functioning thyroid and not even know it...in fact a large percentage of Americans suffer from thyroid issues. 1 in 8 women will develop thyroid disease. Up to 60% of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Are you one of them? Our very own Jennie Hardy is our guest tonight, interviewed by Aiyana. Jennie is passionate about shining a light on the thyroid and helping you have awareness of it's far reaching effect on your overall health. Ever heard of Hashimotos? Goiter? Hyperthyroidism? Hypothyroidism? Graves Disease? How are autoimmune diseases connected to your thyroid? Jennie shares valuable information and her personal story for you to be empowered to take control of your health today. You can find Jennie on instagram @Jenniehardy
023 Why go Dairy Free?
Wait, really?! Why would you ever go dairy free? How would you ever go about that? Hold up...are you really talking about giving up ice cream? cheese? milk? Yes, in fact, we are talking about just that! Jennie shares her personal story and Lindsaya joins us again! Lindsaya VanDeusen is an Intuitive Wellness Strategist and passionately empowers people struggling to feel good in their skin and have a desire to live a happy, healthy, and well life. She uses the Good | Better | Best method to examine each client's relationship with food, stress, weight, movement, home and/or work toxins, beauty, and sleep and provides a clear plan of action to put them back in the driver's seat of their health. Listen in to hear personal stories, the difficulties and the triumphs of going dairy free, choosing health over old stories, and wisdom and encouragement of how you can too.
022 Why Buy Organic?
What is the value, if any, in buying organic? What does "organic" even mean? ...and what is soil depletion? Aiyana and Jennie tackle all of these questions with the help of guest, Lindsaya VanDeusen. Lindsaya brings in her vast knowledge of the intricate connection of soil to our foods and our foods to our health. Ever wonder what the big deal is about organic? ...you won't wonder anymore after this listen!Follow Lidsaya on instagram @Lindsaya_com
Communication Skills
Could improved communication skills help you in any areas of your life? In business? In personal relationships? At home? At work? An expert in team communications and author of two books, Meredith Bell joins Aiyana & Jennie to share insights into what it takes to build healthy relationships with other people. We think that could be a little bit beneficial ...right? So what does it take? It takes many things...but 3 of those that we'll dive into today are: 1) Appreciation 2) Habits and 3) Skills. Jump into the conversation!
Communication Skills Part 2
Could improved communication skills help you in any areas of your life? In business? In personal relationships? At home? At work? Aiyana & Jennie, with Meredith Bell, are discussing tips to improve your communication skills. Having worked with thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Human Resource professionals, Meredith has loads of experience with implementing the communication skills she is sharing with us today. In Part 2 of our conversation, listen in to hear ways you can improve your communication skills today.
Summer Skin
It's never too early to be thinking about your summer skin! Guest Sharon Davila is no stranger to the healthcare industry...having spent already 25 years in health care! In this valuable episode, Sharon joins Aiyana & Jennie and sheds light on what causes sun damage and how we can protect our skin from the damage - including extrinsic and intrinsic aging. If your skin has every been exposed to sun in any way, then this episode is a must-listen!
Summer Skin Part 2
It's never too early to be thinking about your summer skin! Guest Sharon Davila is no stranger to the healthcare industry...having spent already 25 years in health care! In this valuable episode, Sharon joins Aiyana & Jennie and sheds light on what causes sun damage and how we can protect our skin from the damage - including extrinsic and intrinsic aging. If your skin has every been exposed to sun in any way, then this episode is a must-listen! Sharon clears up many misconceptions regarding sun exposure and your skin...listen in to see if you were duped by these too!
Finding Your Purpose
Are you living life on purpose? Ever find yourself wondering what your purpose here on earth is? Well, turns out you're not the only one asking these questions. Guest Laurie Gibson joins jennie & Aiyana and lends her expertise in this area. As a certified business coach and creator of "Realize And Be" programs, Laurie is well versed in helping others, especially business owners, find their purpose and make changes to live in that purpose. Today, Laurie shares insight into why you need a purpose and what having a purpose looks like.
Finding Your Purpose Part 2
Are you living life on purpose? Ever find yourself wondering what your purpose here on earth is? Well, turns out you're not the only one asking these questions. Guest Laurie Gibson joins jennie & Aiyana and lends her expertise in this area. As a certified business coach and creator of "Realize And Be" programs, Laurie is well versed in helping others, especially business owners, find their purpose and make changes to live in that purpose. Today, Laurie shares insight into why you need a purpose and what having a purpose looks like. In Part 2, Laurie dives in with Aiyana & Jennie to give practical steps to discovering how you can achieve finding your purpose.
Ep 18 Gut Health
Why are we hearing so much about gut health? What is it and why is it so important? What are concerns that you might have related to your gut? Guest Laini Gray is here to break it all down and answer these important questions. If you have any stomach/digestive issues...and chances are high that you do...then be sure to listen in as Laini joins Jennie & Aiyana to share helpful insight on your gut microbiome.
Ep 18 Gut Health Part 2
Why are we hearing so much about gut health? What is it and why is it so important? What are concerns that you might have related to your gut? Guest Laini Gray is here to break it all down and answer these important questions. Curious what is an optimal diet if you have gut health issues? If you have any stomach/digestive issues...and chances are high that you do...then be sure to listen in as Laini joins Jennie & Aiyana to answer this and share tips and tricks for optimizing your gut health.
Healthy by Being a Participant in Life
Are you an observer of life? Or a participant? Do you prefer to do life on your own? Get more done that way? What if you found out that isn't the best...or healthiest way of doing life? Research shows that doing life in community is vital to our health. Author and former physical therapist, Theresa Moerer, joins Aiyana & Jennie to share the importance of community and all the how-tos to improve your health by getting together with people!! (also...cue up self care!!) (...and throw in cognitive reserve!) (oh, and healthy competition too!)
Healthy by Being a Participant in Life Part 2
Are you an observer of life? Or a participant? Do you prefer to do life on your own? Get more done that way? What if you found out that isn't the best...or healthiest way of doing life? Research shows that doing life in community is vital to our health. Author and former physical therapist, Theresa Moerer, joins Aiyana & Jennie to share the importance of community and all the how-tos to improve your health by getting together with people!! ...Time to experience life! Get in there and get active! (make some pizza...) (if you need more ideas, listen to part 2!)By the way...if you are a caregiver to your aging parents, you definitely want to listen in! Lots of golden nuggets here for you!
Ep 16 Stress Part 2
Got stress? Yeah, us too. Do you know how much your stress is affecting your health? It might be affecting your health in ways you had no idea or would never guessed! Jon Sykes is back! He's helping us understand the heavy toll our bodies and our overall health are taking due to the stress in our lives. And of course, he's here with great insight and practical tips of how to lessen the stress in our lives to get us back onto a healthy track! What are some daily steps we can take to prevent getting stressed out? Once we do get stressed, what are some steps to eliminate it? Listen in to part 2 to find out! Don't miss it!
Ep 16 Stress
Got stress? Yeah, us too. Do you know how much your stress is affecting your health? It might be affecting your health in ways you had no idea or would never guessed! Jon Sykes is back! He's helping us understand the heavy toll our bodies and our overall health are taking due to the stress in our lives. And of course, he's here with great insight and practical tips of how to lessen the stress in our lives to get us back onto a healthy track! What really is stress any way? And what are things I can do to reduce and minimize stress in my life? Listen in to find out! Don't miss it!
13 Obstacles to Healthy Living Part 2
What are your biggest obstacles to Healthy Living? Have you ever said any of these things? I don’t know what to do-KNOWLEDGEI don’t have the TIMEI don’t have SUPPORTI SELF-SABOTAGEIt’s too expensive!Well, you're not alone! Listen in to Part 2 as Aiyana and Jennie break these excuses down and help set you free from the excuses and onto the path of healthy living.
013 Obstacles to Healthy Living
What are your biggest obstacles to Healthy Living? Have you ever said any of these things? I don’t know what to do-KNOWLEDGEI don’t have the TIMEI don’t have SUPPORTI SELF-SABOTAGEIt’s too expensive!Well, you're not alone! Listen in as Aiyana and Jennie break these excuses down and help set you free from the excuses and onto the path of healthy living.
015 Sleep
How does sleep (or lack thereof) affect your health? How important is sleep to your body overall? What role does it play in your degree of health? Guest Jon Sykes joins us as we dive into this important topic. Jon is former Coast Guard, current police sergeant, and a personal growth coach. Jon has overcome many personal challenges and shares his experiences and depth of knowledge with us. There is a lot of depth and wisdom in this audio...This is a don't miss episode!
014 A Day in the Life
What does a day filled with healthy habits look like? Join Aiyana & Jennie as we continue to walk through a day in our lives. In Part Two we pick up with lunch and cover the afternoon, dinner, and evening. Do you hate figuring out to what to eat for lunch as much as Jennie does? Is ice cream a snack? Are you staying hydrated? Have you ever made your own coconut milk ice cream? Know anyone who has? We are willing to try... How do you make your own pudding? Is Aiyana even a fan of desserts? Can you tell we are consumed with dessert?! Discover one thing you can try to add into your daily routine to add health (an dfn treats) into your day.
014 A Day in the Life
What does a day filled with healthy habits look like? Join Aiyana & Jennie as we walk through a day in our lives. In Part one we cover wakeup, breakfast and morning habits. Prayer time, daily core habits, movement, and key foods to eat are all included! Discover one thing you can try to add into your daily routine to add health into your day.
012 Dieting Part2
Have you ever "gone on a diet"? Or know someone who has? Chances are high the answer to at least one of those questions is "yes". But then the question is, how did that work for you? Is it really healthy? What is a better alternative? Aiyana & Jennie dive deep on this topic and get personal too (would you expect anything less??) We are joined by guest, Amy Charland. Amy brings over 15 years of professional wellness coaching experience in the corporate world. She is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) through the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). She has spent years studying how to harness the power of habits to help people achieve the success they crave. As a result, her clients at Lights On Again Coaching make the money they want, doing what they love faster than they believe possible. You're not gonna want to miss her insight!
012 Dieting??
Have you ever "gone on a diet"? Or know someone who has? Chances are high the answer to at least one of those questions is "yes". But then the question is, how did that work for you? Is it really healthy? What is a better alternative? Aiyana & Jennie dive deep on this topic and get personal too (would you expect anything less??) We are joined by guest, Amy Charland. Amy brings over 15 years of professional wellness coaching experience in the corporate world. She is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) through the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). She has spent years studying how to harness the power of habits to help people achieve the success they crave. As a result, her clients at Lights On Again Coaching make the money they want, doing what they love faster than they believe possible. You're not gonna want to miss her insight!
011 Clean Beauty Part 2
What is Clean Beauty anyway? Is it just a buzzword or does it have anything to it? Listen in as what Aiyana & Jennie share might shock you...better get out the packages of your makeup and do some educated reading & analyzing...might wanna look for some more ingredients. Especially things like coal tar color, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, hydroquinone...take a listen for the full list.
011 Clean Beauty
What is Clean Beauty anyway? Is it just a buzzword or does it have anything to it? Listen in as what Aiyana & Jennie share might shock you...better get out the packages of your makeup and do some educated reading & analyzing...
010 Artificial Sweeteners Pt 2
Jennie & Aiyana give their personal experiences with Artificial Sweeteners. See if you can relate to Jennie's experience with ocular migraines...and see if you've ever made the same mistake Aiyana did! Highly entertaining and hopefully just as helpful to you! Can YOU taste the difference when an Artificial Sweetener is in your food or drink? What are Artificial Sweeteners doing to your body? Do you know the side effects of Artificial Sweeteners(AS)? Are you addicted to AS & don't even know it? Do you crave AS? What is there to worry about? Migraines...carcinogens...GI problems...skin irritations...wheezing...heart palpitations...nauseousness...vision problems...weight gain...just to name a few. What effects do AS have on your gut microbiome? Tune in for the APOD: Choose to drink a natural energy drink with NO Artificial Sweeteners!Visit us in our FB group to continue the convo! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1120442631746045
010 Artificial Sweeteners Pt 1
What is an Artificial Sweetener? Are they good for you? Do they cause you harm? Can you name the top 6 Artificial Sweeteners? Jennie & Aiyana break it down for you and share the nitty gritty - from GRAS...to the formula given to figure out what is "recognized as safe for you to consume" (get your pens ready! LOL!) Saccharin...Aspartame...Sucralose... Acesulfame Potassium...Neotame...Advantame are what you might want to avoid after listening to this episode
009 Gluten Free Part 1
Gluten free this, gluten free that...exactly what IS gluten free and why on earth do we hear this so frequently now??? Is this just another fad? What is gluten and why would anyone need to avoid it? ...and how does Aiyana’s father’s pancakes factor in? Join 2 Health Chicks as Aiyana interviews none other than...Jennie Hardy! Jennie breaks down the concerns of gluten and describes the difference between Celiac Disease and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity. Learn just how personal this is for Jennie; GF is not just a fad, but was (at one point) an emotional tug of war!
009 Gluten Free Part 2
Gluten free this, gluten free that...Jennie and Aiyana continue to dive into the GF lifestyle. However, they take it a step further and discuss digestive health, food manufacturing process and other things that are harming us as Americans… seasoning & wood chips… steak & tape??? 🤯 You’d be surprised. Jennie spells out the MANY symptoms of non-Celiac gluten sensitivity: bloating, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, headaches/migraines, tiredness, skin problems (including rashes, psoriasis),depression, weight loss, iron deficiency anemia, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, joint and muscle pain, leg or arm numbness, brain fog… you get the point. Learn some tips and tricks on how to effectively go gluten free!
008 Hydration Part 1
You hear it all the time…”Drink more water!” However, just how serious are the implications if we don’t drink enough? Can you actually prevent disease just by staying hydrated? Ever wonder why your lips feel like sandpaper, even with your lip balm? (It’s probably not the lip balm!) Join Aiyana & Jennie as they share the causes of dehydration, the affects on your health, and how foods may play a role in your level of hydration. Find out why hydration is especially important to Aiyana as a woman living with Sickle Cell Disease.
008 Hydration Part 2
You hear it all the time…”Drink more water!” However, how serious are the implications if we don’t drink enough? Can your skin and/or eyes indicate your level of dehydration? Did you know you can “eat” your water??? Join the fun as Jennie & Aiyana dive into the effects of dehydration, what you can do to stay hydrated, and fun things to make your water more exciting...if you aren’t already excited by water! As it becomes a theme in the 2HC episodes, which one of the hosts shares a little TMI? These two are a riot!
007 Affirmations Part 1
What are affirmations? Why are they important? How do we affirm ourselves?Have you ever paid attention to your thoughts? At over 700 words per minute, your thoughts hold great power. Join Aiyana & Jennie as they define and dissect affirmations and the power that lies within.
007 Affirmations Part 2
What are affirmations? Why are they important? How do we affirm ourselves?Can you be vulnerable through conversations with yourself? Georgia Graham tells us how she learned to be vulnerable through personal development by reading Brené Brown, Wayne Dyer and Maya Angelou.How do affirmations equate to self-love and what is the impact? Walk with us as Georgia shares how having a grateful heart leads to healthy living.
006 Self-Care Part 1
How quickly can you answer this question...What is self-care to YOU??? If you hesitated, this episode is for you. If you answered quickly, this episode is ALSO for you! Is there a difference between self-care and self-management? Are you pouring from an empty bucket? Do you know how to fill your bucket? Learn how vital self-care is and why it is NOT a luxury! And listen in to see how Aiyana is missing the mark on self-care.
006 Self-Care Part 2
How quickly can you answer this question...What is self-care to YOU??? If you hesitated, this episode is for you. If you answered quickly, this episode is ALSO for you! Learn the effect of self-care (or, lack thereof) has on the body and potentially your family. When is the last time you colored? Yes, COLORED??? How does your internal dialogue impact self-care? Jennie and Aiyana will share 6 benefits of self-care that may change your entire outlook on the topic.
005 Fitness Part 1
Fitness Part 1 How do you get your body moving? Are you new to fitness and need some ideas? Fordham Strength & Conditioning Coach, Joshua Greer, joins Aiyana & Jennie in the fitness convo. Is walking a legitimate exercise? What are the benefits to walking? Do you have to sweat to get a good workout?...and...Listen for a chance to earn bonus points!! ...Keep an eye out for Aiyana’s tree pose…& find out what Jennie learned!
005 Fitness Part 2
Fitness Part 2 How do you get your body moving? Are you new to fitness and need some ideas? Fordham Strength & Conditioning Coach, Joshua Greer, joins Aiyana & Jennie in the fitness convo to give great tips on ways you can strengthen your muscles and move your body. Joshua weighs in on our questions...Do you have to sweat to get a good workout? ...What is your first step?...What is tabata?...What household items can you use to exercise? ...What can you do with a kettlebell?...What should you look for when looking to follow a coach on social media? ...What are the 3 main elements to a basic workout routine? Listen in and get some great tips! Get moving today!!
004 Mind/Body/Skin: Skin Part 1
Part 1 Do you check the labels on personal care products? Would you know what to look for? Aiyana and Jennie, along with Dr. Autumn Cussen, unpack this mystery. Dr. Autumn discusses how the central nervous system can be affected by the ingredients in your skincare products. Learn... The top four potentially harmful ingredients for your skin. What are endocrine disruptors?Get some answers and (as usual) have some fun along the way!
004 Mind/Body/Skin: Skin Part 2
Part 2 Do you check the labels on personal care products? Would you know what to look for? Aiyana and Jennie, along with Dr. Autumn Cussen, unpack this mystery. Dr. Autumn discusses how the central nervous system can be affected by the ingredients in your skincare products. Learn... The final of four ingredients to avoid in your products. Are there any animal products in my skincare or makeup? What SHOULD I look for in my products?Get some answers and (as usual) have some fun along the way!
003 Mind/Body/Skin: Body
What role does the Body play in the Mind~Body~Skin connection? How does food affect your body? What about Artificial Sweeteners? Aiyana & Jennie dive into the relationship between the foods we eat and our overall health. Guest Nikeva Brown joins the discussion to shed light on what’s lurking in our “healthy foods” AND the benefits of whole foods.
002 Mind/Body/Skin: Mind
Is there a connection between the mind, body and skin? It’s not just skin deep. Journey with Jennie and Aiyana...as we dive into the power of minding our minds...do we learn by osmosis? does it matter what you read before you go to bed? Who do you spend the most time with and how does that matter? Special guests Deborah Oliver and Johanna Dunphy join us and share their techniques of how to mind your mind while understanding that “mindset changes everything.”
001 What is health?
What is health; what does it mean to you? Meet Aiyana & Jennie as they get personal: Life. Loss. Laughs. Discover why they are committed to a journey of healthy living. - dedicated to Sohnny