Episodes
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Putting the Boo in Boudoir
A boudoir shoot in the middle of the day in a public park. What could go wrong? Dena overcomes her natural awkwardness and finds beauty within during a Halloween themed boudoir shoot.
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Does it Bring You Joy? Then Don’t Eat It
Dena explains how visiting her bariatric surgery center dietician was like getting advice from Maria Kondo. Except the opposite. If it brings her joy then that’s probably going to have to go away. So now Dena is faced with a new decision. To stay in this program or look elsewhere.
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You Won’t Believe Your Eyes
Dena digs into the affect that society and the media play on our mental well being. She also shares how the most important person to her is very anti bariatric surgery.
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Healthy Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
Join Dena as she gives you the skinny on her top three “hacks” that help keep her on her path to a healthier lifestyle.
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Choosing the Path Less Talked About
It’s decision time for Dena. Will she get the weight loss surgery or continue with the diet and exercise path she’s currently on and likely disqualify herself. Listen in to figure out which path she’ll be taking.
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Intimacy, Stigma and OCRs oh my!
Dena answers a listener question regarding plus size intimacy, tackles some societal stigmas and breaks down obstacle course races. We’re all over the place curries!
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When Is Surgery the Answer?
Dena has been doing a deep dive into the possibility of bariatric weight loss surgery. The results are, well…. overwhelming. As is public opinion, she fears.
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Treat Yo Self
Let's talk rewards and planning for plateaus. Dena discusses the importance of expecting the best and planning for the worst.
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Girl, I Think That I Found Myself a Cheerleader
Dena sits down with Lindy Lissner. Both a long time friend and a personal trainer, Lindy is full of helpful information about getting started on your wellness journey. She's also one of the best cheerleaders you can ever have. You can follow her on Instagram @MrsLissner or @lindy.zyiaactive Dena...
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Mind & Body
Sometimes the journey to better health is full of self doubt, anxiety and self judgement. Dena delves into how both mental and physical health need top billing in order for her to succeed.
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Meet Kitty
Quite a few listeners have reached out to me with their own fitness journey stories. I’ve decided to sit down with a few and share their words of struggle, wisdom and everything in between. This episode will feature Kitty, a 30 something Mom who’s just starting her journey back to better health.
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Tears of Shame
It's not a Dena work out without some crying and a whole lot of sweating and swearing. Find out what produced the tears of shame and how they fueled the desire to keep going.
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A Wake Up Call
It’s time for Dena to get down to business and tackle her poor eating habits.
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Healthy Competition
After years of trial and error, Dena finds her biggest era of fitness success yet.
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Growing up Fat
Becoming fat doesn't happen overnight. Neither does losing the weight and getting healthy. Let's take a deep dive into how Dena became large and in charge.
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Curvy Girl Trailer
Join Dena as she puts it all out on the line during her journey to get healthy and lose over 150 lbs. You’ll laugh, she’ll cry, we’ll all get through it together as we figure out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting healthy.
About this show
Join Dena as she puts it all out on the line during her journey to get healthy and lose over 150 lbs. You’ll laugh, she’ll cry, we’ll all get through it together as we figure out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting healthy.
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