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Give 'Em The Bird
by Give 'Em The Bird Podcast
This podcast is all about challenging what it means to be healthy, fit, female, and everything in between. It's about pushing back on societal expectations, dismantling the status quo, and celebrating life in the gray area. And most importantly, it's about givin' the bird to living life any way but your own way. Come hang out with us, Haley & Randi, and our guests as we help shift perspectives around health, success, motherhood and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.
Episodes
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103: Prenatal Yoga, Feminism, and Child Loss with Mara Cheney
CW: In this episode we talk about child loss, which may be distressing for some listeners. Join us this week as we speak with Mara Cheney - yoga instructor, mom, and all around badass. Mara tells us about her prenatal yoga classes, gifts from her son who has passed, being a strong woman, and…
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102: Pregnancy Thoughts
Join Haley this week for a quickie solo episode where she shares some thoughts she's been having with her current pregnancy. She dives in to her lack of excitement and feeling of dread and the shame and guilt that's come from it. Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast...
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101: Versa Fitness with Nick Burrell & Joshua Lambrecht
Join us this week as we chat with Nick and Josh, owners of Versa Fitness in North Liberty, Iowa. Versa offers a variety of fitness experiences to the community and it's members, including group fitness, CrossFit, and personal training. What makes this gym different is the people. The Versa team...
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100: GTB's 100th Episode!
Join us this week for our 100th episode!!! We chat about what the podcast experience has been like for us, what we’ve learned along the way, and what we want to see in the future from GTB! Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert...
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099: Can People Change?
Join us this week as we contemplate the question of, can people change? We consider what shapes our thoughts, beliefs, etc. and whether or not those can be shifted and molded throughout life. Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert...
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098: Insecurities
Join us this week as we dive into some of our deepest insecurities... While we hit a little bit on our bodies, we focus mostly on those things outside of body image. Like our Lord and Savior Brene Brown says - shame grows in darkness. This is us shining light on some of that shame. We don't get...
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097: Over-Thinking with Dr. Jackie Kamradt
Dr. Jackie Kamradt, PhD (from the University of Iowa) is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified yoga instructor, professional organizer, podcaster, and “expert over-thinker” on a mission to help people free themselves from an overbearing mind. From growing up with Obsessive Compulsive…
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096: GTB Check In
Join us this week for a good ole' GTB Check In. We chat about what's new in life and business and dive into some of the body image struggles we've both been experiencing lately. Follow us: Give 'Em The Bird Podcast https://www.instagram.com/giveemthebirdpodcast/ Haley Melchert...
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095: Knowing When to Quit
Join us this week as we chat about the idea of quitting. We discuss how quitting has a negative connotation to it, our experiences with quitting, and a couple questions we think can help us decide if we should quit something or hang on. If you are enjoying this podcast, rate and review! Follow us...
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094: Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia with Kate Manne
Join Randi this week as she chats with Kate Manne. Kate Manne is an associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University, where she’s been teaching since 2013. Before that, she was a junior fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows. Manne did her graduate work in philosophy at MIT, and works in...
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093: What's Trending Now?
Join us this week for another episode of "What's Trending Now?" We're covering a cringey TikTok trend, an elite wellness "hack" (that neither of us will be trying), a new side hustle, and more! Let us know what trends to cover next! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at...
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092: Ozempic
TW: mentions of suicide around 27:00 when discussing side effects. Join us this week as we talk all things Ozempic. Randi puts her white coat on and goes full pharmacist - explaining what Ozempic is, how it works, potential side effects and much MUCH more. Biggest Loser Study:...
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091: Imposter Syndrome & Diversity in Medicine with Dr. Denise Martinez, MD
Join us this week as we welcome Dr. Denise Martinez, MD to the podcast to talk about imposter syndrome and diversity in medicine. Dr. Martinez is the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. Prior to serving at UC Riverside,...
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090: Antifragile Mindset with Dr. David Hagerty, PT, DPT
Join us this week as we chat with Dr. David Hagerty, PT, DPT about all things pain management and rehabilitation. We cover common misconceptions, strategies he uses to support clients, the importance of building an "antifragile mindset," and more! David Hagerty, PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical...
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089: Couples Therapy with Randi & Gerald Beranek
Join us this week as Haley interviews Randi and her husband, Gerald. We talk relationships with food, men’s mental health, couples, therapy and more. Let us know what you think about this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at [email protected], or if...
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088: Eating Disorder Awareness with Stephanie Proud, RDN, LD, CNSC
***Content Warning: The subject matter we'll be discussing may be triggering to some individuals, especially those who have struggled with or are currently managing eating disorders. Throughout this episode, we'll be delving into various aspects of eating disorders, including symptoms, behaviors,...
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087: Messages We Send to Kids About Bodies
In this episode Randi presents a list of ways in which we send messages to young kids about their bodies. This episode was inspired by a post that Randi saw on social media, which she shares at the end of the episode. Let us know what you think about this episode! You can DM us on Instagram...
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086: Feeling Too Far Gone
Have you ever gotten back into the gym after taking a significant amount of time off and everything feels sooooo much heavier/harder than you remember? And you catch yourself thinking, "What's the point of even exercising. I'm too far gone." Well, same. And in this episode we're talking about.…
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085: Women at Work with Dr. Beth A. Livingston
Dr. Beth A. Livingston is the Sheets Associate Professor of Industrial Relations at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. Her research has been highlighted in the New York Times, NPR, and the Harvard Business Review, and she has been published in multiple top academic journals. Dr....
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084: What's Trending Now?
Join us this week for another episode of "What's Trending Now?" We're sharing our thoughts on some oldies and some newbies... PREPARE YOURSELVES. Let us know what trends to evaluate next! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at [email protected], or if you're...
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083: Defining Success
In this week's episode we dive into the idea of success - how we define success vs. how society defines success, the arbitrary milestones that exist, and how comparison comes into play. Let us know what you think about this episode and how you define success. You can DM us on Instagram...
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082: Looking Back & Looking Ahead
Join us this week as we reflect on what we achieved and what we learned in 2023 and share what we're aiming for in 2024! Follow us on instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.
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081: We're Baaaaack!
Hey friends! We are SO happy to be back with you. Tune into this episode to hear about our life updates, body image feels, and some free shit. Follow us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast
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080: Season Finale - Preparing for Photos
Join us for our season finale as we talk about things you might try doing to help boost your confidence before a photoshoot of any kind - engagement photos, family photos, etc. Hint: it doesn't include crash dieting! Let us know what you think of this episode! You can DM us on Instagram...
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079: Stress & Intuitive Eating
Join us this week as we talk about the difficulty we've both experienced in eating intuitively when stressed. Let us know what you think of this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at [email protected], or if you're tuning in on Spotify engaging in our...
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078: I Think I Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Exercise...Now What?
Following up from our discussion last week, we're talking about what to do if you think you might have an unhealthy relationship with exercise. Questions about these episodes? Reach out to us! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast or email us at [email protected]. Enjoying...
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077: Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship with Exercise
Join us this week as we talk about red flags to look for that might indicate an unhealthy relationship with exercise. Let us know what you think of this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at [email protected], or if you're tuning in on Spotify…
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076: Earning Body Appreciation
Join us this week for a conversation about body appreciation. We discuss what body appreciation means to us and a feeling we have both experienced of needing to earn body appreciation. Let us know what you think of this episode! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at...
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075: What's Trending Now?
Join us this week for what we're calling "What's Trending Now?" We're sharing our thoughts on four different trends we've been seeing online. Will they get the GTB Stamp of Approval? Let us know what trends to evaluate next! You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at...
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074: Things They Don't Tell You About Postpartum
Disclaimer: This one is pretty deep, so if you're currently pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, we encourage you to check in with yourself before tuning in. Join us this week as we talk about some of the things we didn’t know to expect postpartum. We cover postpartum mental health and…
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073: Motherhood & Body Image
Join us this week as we talk about motherhood and body image. We share our personal experience, talk through some tips, and discuss how our mother's body image can impact us even as adults. Resources: How to Raise an Intuitive Eater National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Website Joon…
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072: GTB Check In
Join us this week as we check in on how things have been going for us. Together we talk about our current body feels, how we're feeling about food and movement, and lots more! Let us know how you've been feeling lately. You can DM us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, email us at...
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071: Functional Sobriety with Dr. Brooke Scheller
Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, author, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and…
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070: Pharmacist to Photographer - Making a Career Change
Join us this week as Randi talks about her career change from pharmacist to photographer. She shares how she knew it was time to make a change, barriers that stood in her way, the importance of support and so much more! Thinking of making a career change? Let us know DM'ing us on Instagram...
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069: Getting Out of a Movement Funk
Join us this week as we talk about getting out of a movement funk. We talk through dropping judgements and expectations, modifying as needed, making it fun, and so much more! Let us know how you get out of movement funks by DM'ing us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, emailing us at...
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068: Gut Health & IBS with Samina Qureshi
Join us this week as we chat all things gut health and IBS with Samina Qureshi! Samina Qureshi RDN, LD is the founder and Registered Dietitian at Wholesome Start, LLC a weight-inclusive GI nutrition practice based in Houston, Texas. She specializes in helping people who struggle with Irritable...
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067: Navigating the Healthcare System & Weight
We're covering a doozy of a topic this week - healthcare and weight. We chat about why this conversation is so crucial and provide strategies for navigating weigh ins in a health care setting. We break it down with tips for before and during your appointment to help you feel more prepared. Much…
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066: Making Your Workouts Less Body Centric
Hey birdies! We're baaaaaack!!! And so ready to chat with you about tips for making your workouts less body centric. From environment to clothing and number to music - we cover all the things we do to help focus less on our bodies and just MOVE! Got additional ideas?! DM us on Instagram...
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065: Our Top Diet Culture Pet Peeves
Join Haley and Randi this week as they vent about their top diet culture pet peeves. They talk bad nutrition advice, intuitive eating misconceptions, harmful gym language and more! Let us know what your pet peeves are by DM'ing us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast, emailing us at...
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064: Our Top Tips For Practicing Intuitive Eating
Join Haley and Randi this week as they talk about some of their top tips for practicing intuitive eating. They cover the importance of environment, self compassion, tuning inward, and more! Check out these resources for additional IE support! Books: Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition The Intuitive...
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063: Photos, Glucose Tests, and GTB Moments
Join us this week as we chit chat about life and share some of the highs and lows we have been experiencing over the last few weeks. We want to hear how things have been going for you! Send us a message on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast or email us at [email protected]. Enjoying the...
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062: Create Your Own Mold with Arica Ohloff
Join Randi and Haley this week as they chat with Strengths Based Leadership Coach and friend, Arica Ohloff. Arica Ohloff, founder of AO Coaching & Consulting, is passionate about developing leaders and equipping individuals and teams to transform their potential into higher performance by…
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061: Empowering Women Through Creative Projects
If you struggle with body image, getting in front of a camera can feel uncomfortable, anxiety provoking, and maybe even triggering. In today's episode though, we talk about Haley's experience taking topless photos with Randi and how creative projects can be an outlet for getting uncomfy while…
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060: Diabetes & Intuitive Eating with Danielle Bublitz, MS, RDN
Join us this week as we chat all things diabetes with Danielle Bublitz. Danielle Bublitz, MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She specializes in working with people with diabetes and binge eating in a Health At Every Size(R)-aligned lens....
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059: What If I Still Want to Lose Weight?
You might be surprised to know we're actually talking about weight loss today and the common feeling of still wanting to lose weight despite the fact that we're wanting to improve our relationship with food, movement, and our bodies. Find us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.
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058: Dad Bods - The Double Standard?
We're back this week talking about how bodies change with babies, but this time we're talking about the dads and the mixed feeling we have about dad bods. Keep in mind we're two straight women who are sharing our experiences in a heterosexual partnership. We'd love to hear about your experience...
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057: Pregnancy & Body Image
If you didn't hear last week, Bird is pregnant! And with pregnancy comes a whole host of interesting body feels. Join us this week as we discuss all things pregnancy and body image - the awkward first trimester, the unsolicited body comments, and those disgusting "get your body back" ads. Find us...
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056: Season 3 Kickoff!
Give 'Em The Bird Podcast is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER! Join us as we welcome our newest co-host, Randi Beranek, and chat about what we're excited for in season 3! Find us on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.
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055: Season 2 Finale
Join in for a quick season 2 wrap up! If you'd like to contact me to work together, provide feedback on the podcast, ask clarifying questions, provide a suggestion for a guest or future episode, or for any other reason you can find me at: IG: @giveemthebirdpodcast & @haley_gtbcoaching Web:...
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054: Ditching Diet Culture with Angela Beaulieu
Angela Beaulieu is an ACE CPT and Pn1 Nutrition Coach who has been in the health and wellness industry for over 10 years. She is also certified in Spinning, TRX, and is a lululemon Legacy Ambassador. Angela spent over a decade hating the body she was in and was fearful of food. Ditching toxic...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is all about challenging what it means to be healthy, fit, female, and everything in between. It's about pushing back on societal expectations, dismantling the status quo, and celebrating life in the gray area. And most importantly, it's about givin' the bird to living life any way but your own way. Come hang out with us, Haley & Randi, and our guests as we help shift perspectives around health, success, motherhood and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram @giveemthebirdpodcast.
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