Balanced Babes Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast! As we mentioned in the last episode, we are Balanced Babes no more and are rebranding things around here so get ready for some exciting changes. In this chatty episode we catch up on life and discuss our future plans for the podcast. We hope this episode fills your cup. :)

Balanced Babes no longer? *Gasp!* BB fam, we have some big and exciting changes around the corner. Due to trademark purposes we unfortunately are undergoing a name change. Using the polling and Q&A feature, we would love to get your feedback. In this silly and conversational episode, the Babes ruminate on their new podcast name and name for their community (bats?! lol help). **Apologies for the poor audio quality on this episode - Lauren forgot her mic lol but starting next week the audio is getting a MAJOR makeover (hint - two mics!). Thank you for your continued support, we love you!**

In this episode, the Babes sit down with Alex Callahan (@alexcallahan4) - yogi and yoga instructor, photographer, content creator and herbalist in training (but really, what can't Alex do)? Alex shares her wellness practices and tangible tips that we can incorporate into our daily lives to help us manifest the life of our dreams. She also talks about an incredible Europe trip she embarked on as a path to healing and discusses the importance of sitting with your thoughts, even during challenging times. Stay tuned for an extra inspiring episode and let's get ready to live the lives we were made for!

Welcome to our FIRST ever video podcast, fam! In this episode the Babes discuss some big life updates and changes they are going through. They also read through some juicy reddit posts and give their hot takes (who doesn't love a good AITA post?). Get ready for some laughs, some cringing, and just plain old fun.

In this episode, the Babes discuss their take on the importance of social wellness and how they practice social wellness in their daily lives. Tag along as we talk about the Babes' journeys through highschool, college and current - navigating through relationships, friendships and the importance of doing things that fill up your cup.

In this episode, the Babes take on Reddit posts and share their advice to the original posters. The questions range from what to do when you accidentally fart in front of a room full of coworkers to relationship advice to getting anonymous calls from an ex. Get ready to laugh (and cringe) - stay tuned!

The Babes are back, baby! The Babes catch up post-holiday season and chat about life updates. They also discuss their thoughts on pivoting as well as when and how to make a career change. Get prepared for some major truth bombs as the Babes chat about navigating their way through their careers and what they have learned along the way.

In this episode, the Babes have the pleasure of interviewing Rina Nisman, Personal Trainer and Founder of FlyHi Fitness, a virtual fitness platform and community. Rina discusses her well-rounded approach to living a healthy lifestyle and how important mindfulness is in conjunction with physical fitness. She is such a wealth of knowledge and just pure sunshine. If you’re in need of some positivity and inspiration, be sure to tune into this episode!

Meet J.Cyrus (@j.cyrus) - comedian and comedy writer, billboard artist, professional content creator and songwriter. We talk about comedy as a form of wellness and the importance of being yourself and staying authentic. This episode will be sure to entertain!

Meet boss babe, Keara Christine.  Keara is the co-founder of Crew and creator of Body Build.  She is a Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, providing top of the line classes, coaching and nutrition training.  Above all, Keara is full of energy, and fun and is a wealth of knowledge in her line of work. In the episode, we touch on Keara's journey and how she got started in fitness.  Beginning with, overcoming disordered eating habits, and overcoming digestive issues and body image issues.  We talk about wellness, mindset and the importance of prioritizing health, sure to bring some tips to your day to day life on how to look and feel your best!

In this episode, the Babes talk with Paul Benson (@resurrection_fit), personal trainer and affiliate of The Gym. Paul discusses the obstacles he overcame growing up and the importance of mindset and resiliency. He also touches on other challenging life events he has encountered, including a period of homelessness, his time in the military, and recovering from a major life-threatening accident and how all of these events have shaped his path and the person he is today. Can't wait for you to turn into this powerful episode. Paul, Paul, Paul!

In this episode, we bring on Alex (@readswithrosie) to discuss her profession as a therapist, journey with nutrition and living with Crohn's Disease. She also goes in depth about navigating through mental health and wellness challenges and the importance of being an advocate for your own health.

In this episode, the Babes touch on the importance of selfishness and reframe the stigma that putting others before yourself is beneficial. They break through ways of viewing people, places and situations and look at them through a lens of self discovery.

In this episode we interview Aram Grigorian, a private in home/gym trainer and online coach. He is the founder of 4weeks2thebeach, which offers his clients a transformational program for optimizing health and providing weight loss. He dives into getting real about your lifestyle and habits and touches on the importance of aligning your goals to a realistic vision. He expands upon this view by giving practical advice to men and women on how to change behavior and even mindset when you have limitations that may impede on your ability to have success with weight loss. Be prepared - we get super raw and blunt about body image, time management, setting realistic goals, and proper nutrition. In the second half of the interview, you can expect things to get a little more emotional. Aram opens up and exposes vulnerability towards mental health, depression, and how life circumstances can take you down a dark path. Above all, he is a brave testimony to the importance of men in society expressing their vulnerabilities, opening up about emotions, and having the strength to get help when needed. We are so eager for you to tune in and hope you enjoy this candid conversation.

The Babes are BACK at it and are hitting the ground running! This week the Babes are debunking some common health and fitness myths and shedding some light on getting sucked into the fake "magic pill." They also share their take on sustainable diets and the importance of forming good habits.

Join Lauren in this solo episode for a weekend recap + catch-up and discussion on realistic ways to incorporate wellness into your busy life (key word: realistic).

In this episode we interview Stephanie Richardson, a badass teacher/mentor and indoor cycling coach at Edge Cycle in San Diego. She is the Founder of Active Method, which in the episode she describes as "her baby." There, we dive into entrepreneurship, the power of global social reach and the ability to empower people as far as the other side of the globe. From this conversation, you will take away a fresh perspective on building self confidence, your impact on community and how your mindset can directly touch the lives of those around you.

In this episode we interview Natalie Nunez, a body building competitor and winner, healthcare worker and long-time client of Marci. We are so excited for you to hear this conversation with Natalie as she discusses how she has overcome challenges, the role of balance and mindset in her life and the importance of hard work.

In this episode the babes answer Vogue's 73 questions (Part 2 - Lauren).

In this episode the babes answer Vogue's 73 questions (Part 1 - Marci). Part 2 to come in Episode 8!

The babes do a weekend update and discuss the power of your mind. Digging into that nasty voice in your head that tells you, you can’t and talking about practical things to do to move through these feelings. They discuss their personal experiences and encourage others to look at their own thought patterns and limiting beliefs.

In this episode the Babes give a step-by-step guide on how to have a panic attack featuring coffee roulette and mindlessly scrolling through social media.

In this episode the babes discuss all the ways in which they practice self-love through introspection and saying no to people, places and things that aren't serving them.

In this episode, Marci and Lauren catch up after a weekend full of festivities. They chat about mental hangovers, tips to get back on track and whether or not it's a good idea to wear heels to a festival... The babes also discuss the importance of goal setting and accountability and their hope to build a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to becoming the best versions of themselves. Stay tuned! Mentions: - SALT Hot Pilates (@sweat.salt) - Science & Soul (@sciencensoul)

In this episode we discuss all things nutrition including the importance of listening to your body and bio-individuality. We also introduce our third host...

#1: Welcome to the Balanced Babes Podcast! Meet your podcasters Marci and Lauren, two San Diego gals with a love for all things health and wellness. In this episode we will introduce ourselves and talk about what you can expect to hear in this podcast.