Faith, Family, and Fitness with Tori

As we approach Easter weekend, I felt called to speak on forgiveness. God sent his only son to die for us, so our sins would be forgiven. Surely, we can find it in our hearts, with God's help, to forgive others and ourselves. 

Are your everyday tasks actually matching with what you say you want? You may have a goal of eating more protein but are any of your daily habbits actually setting you up to meet that goal? I talk about my goal to be a better Christian and how I am auditing my life and making changes, within it, to reach my goals. 

This episode is sharing how I deal with fear, anxiety, and negative thinking. I share tools of how to help get yourself out of a dark place and also how to prevent yourself from getting into that mindset. 

This is advice I would give to myself after having my son 7 years. My postpartum experience shaped who I am today and I am so grateful for it, but man, was it rough. I really could have used some words of encouragement and that's exactly what this episode is. 

As we start the new year, I talk about some goals I am working towards this year: being a calmer version of me, seeking God's wisdom, and updating my workout routine. I also share how I was, recently, reminded of my why. Why I started my Instagram and podcast and how I am refocusing on making sure I produce aligned content. 

Chris and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary on July 8th! In honor of that, I have put together a list of the most important lessons I have learned that have helped strengthen our marriage. 

I share some easy ways that you can start living your best life now. Don't get caught in the trap of "When this happens, then I will be happy." You can start living at a higher vibration now and enjoying the journey, rather than waiting on the destination. 

I share my journey of getting to know Jesus and how I continue to grow my relationship with Him. 

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine has come up with 6 different pillars of health that impact most people: diet, exercise, sleep, avoiding risky behaviors, social connection, and stress. I talk about what each sector looks like and how to improve these areas of your life. 

Hearing other people's blocks and limiting beliefs always helps me to identify ones that I still have in my life, so I'm sharing mine with you, hoping it will help you too. Most of my blocks revolve around self-worth, which seems to be a common theme across most people. 

This week, I talk chat about what my current wellness practices are: simple, daily tasks that help me stay on track. They are nourishing to my soul, body, and spirit. 

Whether you are thinking about creating a website, starting a podcast, or simply posting more on social media, I go over some basics on how to get started and the associated costs. 

Got a tough love episode for you this week. If things aren't going your way, you are the problem. You need to dig deep to get right without yourself and then you will see greatness unfold. Resources mentioned in today's episode:Louise Hay, you can heal your lifeGabrielle Bernstein, May Cause MiraclesFoundation for Inner Peace, A Course in MiraclesJen Sincero, You Are a Badass

Scrolling through my old photos, was like going back in time. Carson, our now 6 year old, was only a year old and just coming into his personality. Our house was different, our yard was different, we were different, especially me. I remember having a tough time adjusting to motherhood and what that meant for my marriage. It was such a hard time to navigate, but somewhere along the way, we got through it. We adjusted, we adapted. It was a gradual process so I didn't really notice that we made it through. We were on the other side of it. Now, as your couples around us are having kids, they have reached out to my husband and I, and we are able to speak from experience how we got through it. A simply scroll through my old photos allowed me to have a big realization, and I share that with you during today's episode. 

Already "failed" on your New Year's goals? This episode is for you. In this week's episode, I share what my goals were for 2025 and how they have already not gone to plan. I discuss how I am dealing with feeling like a failure, and how to move past that. 

I picked some of the top supplements, protein powder, pre-workout, greens, creatine, to name a few, and explained what their role is in your body. This episode is to help you learn more about the supplement industry and potential benefits you may gain. 

Carnivore, Paleo, Vegan.....we have all heard these diet names, but do you know what they are? I didn't, so I decided to research it an share my findings- Very straight forward and a simple breakdown of what each one is. 

Do you ever finish a workout and think, "man, that was really hard!" and it was the same workout you did last week? That's because, as women, our hormones are constantly changing with your monthly cycle. I discuss the 4 phases we experience, each month, and what the ideal training styles are for each one of these. Listen to the end to hear my sample workout for each phases, to simplify everything you will learn. 

What are Macronutrients? That is something I get asked a lot, so I created a quick, overview to explain what they are and why they are important. 

Starting off season 3 with an overview of Deep Core and Pelvic Floor. What is it, where is it, what is the importance of it, how to know if yours is weak, and how to engage it. I talk you through all of these details and the fundamentals of how to strengthen your deep core and pelvic floor. This is for women and men, so don't skip past it! For more info on these topics, head over to my instagram account (torigibbs29) where I have videos explaining. 

I took a few months off to transition into a new season of life and now I am back and ready to record. This episode shares some of the bigger life events that have happened to me in the last 3ish months, from going on vacation to my breastfeeding journey. 

This week's episode is the last one in the Dear Journal series. It is a much more recent journal entry, where I talk about how I have re-evaluated my life goals and reassessed my prioritizes. Check this one out to see how it will affect my career goals and this season of life. 

Life Happens FOR you not TO you. I share how I used a few less than ideal situations to show me something good, which ultimately gave me the courage to change careers. In this episode, I give a gently reminder to not let yourself get into the victim mentality and realized that everything, good or bad, can be turned into something great. It's all about perspective. 

Ever wonder if the life choices you are making are the right ones? I have wondered this and continue to wonder it, from time to time. This question comes up a lot when I think about my career. I share what check "check list" is that I go through whenever I have doubts about the pathway I am going down. I talk about how I struggle with knowing if the desires I have are from God or from my earthly brain. Join me in this episode to hear about my struggles and how I work through them to have a life that glorifies God. 

I share a journal entry from August of 2022, expressing my gratitude and what I was manifesting, at that time. Once goal did come to life, while another one did not. I happened to stubble my way back into manifesting content and can see where I went wrong with my goal that has not happened, yet. I share what I have been reminded I need to do, when it comes to manifesting, and how to move forward from here.   

Limiting Beliefs is the topic for this week. I recall a time, 3 years ago, when I had a break through moment of where my money mentality came from and how it impacted my self-worth. It was a big, eye-opening moment for me and allowed me to move on from those limiting thoughts I was having. While it is something I continue to have to work on, I am making progress on my self-development journey. 

This week I talk about the power of nature. It is restoring to the soul and rejuvenates the spirit. I discuss my recent method of meditation and why I enjoy being outside, so much.  

This week's journal entries are about my struggles with being a mom, of a then 2 year old. From struggling to feel heard to feeling isolated, I discuss how I am worked through these tough feelings and how it impacted my marriage. Chris and I have learned a lot from these experiences and, I am happy to report, we have come up with a good solution. 

Welcome to episode 1 of an 8 week series called "Dear Journal." A few years ago, I began journaling. Recently, I read back through the journal and found some entries to be impactful-things other people may be experiencing too, or can relate to.  I hope by sharing these inner thoughts, I can help you navigate situations or maybe inspire you, in some way. 

As a breastfeeding mom, I am really trying to focus in on my nutrition. I have been making a habit of reaching for junk food and telling myself "it is ok, because I need the extra calories for milk production." While my milk supply has been pretty good, I have also been feeling the effects of eating low nutrient foods. I am ready to get back to eating whole foods, but that looks a little different for the stage of life I am currently in. I talk about how I plan to get back on track and some of the effects someone may experience when deciding to have a healthier diet. Eating healthy is wonderful, but they may be a few weeks where you might not feel too great, at the beginning. 

We are that sleep is important all the time, but it wasn't until recently that I really understood how important it is. I share some interesting facts about sleep and what lack of sleep could mean for your body, along with how to get better sleep and stay asleep. 

I turned 29 on March 16th and thought it would be fun to share 29 life lessons I have learned. I hope you enjoy! 

With social media, we see so many different training styles. This can be confusing and can lead to some workout anxiety...... "Am I doing the right workout style? What is going to give me the quickest results? Does this even work?" I go into depth about 2 training styles and how to figure out what is the best way for you to train. 

As I return back to work from maternity leave, I have been struggling with limiting beliefs and doubts. God is teaching me to trust Him and lean on Him to get through everything in my life. I spill the details of what has been going on, recently, and how I am dealing with it all. 

This episode is great for anyone thinking about being a certified Personal Trainer or Health Coach. I share my experience being certified through Ace, my thoughts on the certification test, what helped me to pass, and what to expect after becoming certified. 

Mastering the skill of how you respond. You are the only person who can control how you respond and your emotions. This episode talks about not allowing others to "make" you feel a certain way. Don't give someone else the power over you, to control your emotions. 

I love hearing stories from other people who have experienced blessings & miracles from God. I share a few times where I feel like God has done His work  in my life, 

Welcome to 2024! I have completed courses and done a lot of research on how to best accomplish goals. I share my favorite techniques I have learned and let you in on some of my goals, for this year.  

Wrapping up Khloe's birth story and how life after delivery has been. I talk about my recovery, breast feeding, night time anxiety, and what my fitness looks like at 3 week postpartum. 

Baby Khloe finally made her arrival at 40 weeks and 6 days! I talk about my unmedicated birth experience and how it compared to when I had an epidural with Carson. I let you in on all the details of my life from 40 weeks to delivery and the craziness that happened within that time period. Part 2 to follow, which will include details of my postpartum experience, so far.  

November 10th was my last day working at a Cancer Center. I started my career in healthcare there in 2017 and decided to leave to have my full focus be at the Wellness Center. This episode is all about how I juggled having 2 different career paths, the big lessons I learned along the way, and my appreciation for the journey.  

We all have different seasons of life and they come and go without us even knowing. But what if you took the time to acknowledge what season of life you are currently in and began to reverse engineer your daily tasks to keep you on track with your bigger goals? I talk about my most recent season of life and how I had to learn how to prioritize to keep me on track. It is also a good reminder that you are in a season, which does not last forever. So if things feel tough, know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

It happens to all of us, no matter how hard we try to avoid it - we will have a run in with a negative Nancy. When I was recently faced with the same negative situation, I created a formula to help me work through the negative experience: observe, learn, and let go. I go into detail about what these steps entail and what pushed me to the point of needing to create a formula to help me move through the negative encounters. 

As the crazy things in the world continue, it can be easy to fall into the trap of being afraid and trying to burry your head in the sand. The truth is, the events that are happening are following the Bible and what happens before Jesus returns again. Instead of bein afraid, use this time as a warning. Check in with yourself to see where you stand with your relationship with Jesus and if there are areas of your life you need to revise. I talk about how I do a life check-in and how to stay positive during times of such negativity. 

I share my top pregnancy tips as I am expecting my second child. I talk about pregnancy fashion, exercises and stretches that have helped me, and even using a natural gestational diabetes test. I hope that other expecting mothers can learn a thing or two from the episode and feel more prepared for their prenatal experience. 

I talk about the benefits of training the same way for multiple weeks in a row, how to progress your workout and see progress. I also give tips for how to create your own workout routine to make sure you are getting well-rounded results. 

Some times I get the question of, why do you exercise and eat healthy? Short answer - it is a lifestyle choice. Long answer - it literally affects all other areas of my life. Not only do I want to set myself up for success by having the strength I need to complete daily tasks and feel an overall sense of being healthy, but it spills into the other areas of my life including my relationship with God, with myself, my husband, my child, my attitude, and motivation. Living a healthy lifestyle has become a non-negotiable. 

Today we are talking about Masculine and Feminine Energy and their role in a marriage. We all need both types of energy but maybe you are staying in one energy too much and it is causing more arguments within the home? I talk about what energy is easier for me to be in and how to shift from one to another. 

What does it mean to up level and what the heck is manifesting? I talk about how I knew it was time for me to up level who I was and how I was showing up. After completing a 4-month business coaching program with Samantha Daily, I was at a crossroad in my life. I can feel something big is right around the corner but I had to get clear on what my goals are and start showing up as the person who has already accomplished those goals. I am, currently, in the process of re-doing the Rise and Conquer Project by Georgie Stevenson, which is a 6 week self-development course. I have already done the course a few years back and talk about all that I was able to accomplish, the first go around. I am excited for what is next in my life and am taking the time to get myself ready, so I can receive the blessings. 

I am 25 weeks pregnant today! I talk about how this pregnancy compares to my first pregnancy, some the of the struggles I have had, and how I worked through them. I also give some hints about what her room will look like and I reveal her name.