PODCAST · health
Rise & Thrive
by Sam Jones
Welcome to Rise & Thrive with Sam, a podcast designed to educate you on all things fitness, holistic health & personal development. Join our host Sam Jones, a passionate women’s health & fitness coach who has led hundreds of women through life changing transformations to look and feel their best. Each week she shares powerful tips & takeaways to help you take control of your life, optimize your health & get you the results you desire.
Episodes
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50. Muscle, the missing piece from your fat loss succes: part one
In this episode, host Sam reveals why muscle might be the missing piece in your fat loss journey. If you're working out 5-7 days a week, restricting calories, and still not seeing results, you're missing one of the most critical components of sustainable transformation. After working with…
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49. 5 Hidden Reasons Your Fitness Results Are Stalling (& Your Hormones & Gut Are Off)
In this episode, host Sam shares 5 hidden reasons (plus a bonus) your fitness results are stalling and your energy is tanking. After working with hundreds of high-performing women, she's identified these critical mistakes that sabotage progress despite healthy eating and consistent workouts.…
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48. Lose Fat, Boost Energy & Improve Performance Using This Cycle Syncing Method (That Your Were Never Taught)
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47. How Melanie lost 25lbs while healing her relationship with food and boosting her fertility naturally!
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46. Why using fitness seasons' get you results when your diet fails — the proven method you're missing!
In this episode, I’m breaking down the game-changing concept of "Fitness Seasons" — a framework that has transformed my clients' results (and my own)! If you've ever wondered why you're not seeing progress despite all your effort — this episode is your blueprint to finally break free from the…
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45. Another year wiser, 6 life changing lessons I refuse to gate keep (birthday episode)
Summary: In this special birthday episode, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the past year—insights that have transformed my mindset, health, and overall growth. From prioritizing wellness to the power of intentional decision-making, these lessons are here to help you step...
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44. Gut chats - what's "normal", knowing when to test, getting intimate with gut issues, supplements & more ft. Haylee Colannino
In this episode of The Rise & Thrive Podcast, host Sam is joined by special guest Haylee Colannino - RD & owner of Girls Fuel LLC. Haylee takes a holistic & functional approach to helping women with their hormonal & gut issues. Sam & Haylee dive deep into gut chats discussing topics such as what…
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43. The playbook to maximize results for the ambitious woman who's always exhausted
Summary: In this episode, we explore the exhaustion loop that many ambitious women face, detailing how it affects physical progress aka stalling of fat loss, mental clarity, and relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of working smarter rather than harder, focusing on nutrition,...
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42. Brutal periods? 5 effective ways to overcome cramps & PMS naturally
In this episode of the Rise and Thrive Podcast, host Sam Jones discusses the common issue of painful periods and offers five effective strategies to alleviate cramps and PMS. The conversation begins with an introduction to the topic, emphasizing that many women experience these challenges. Sam…
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40. Do these 6 things to lose 15-20 lbs by summer without wrecking your hormones
Summary: In this episode of the Rise & Thrive podcast, host Sam Jones discusses effective strategies for losing 15 to 20 pounds by summer while maintaining optimal health. She emphasizes the importance of being in a caloric deficit and how to establish if your body is ready for a deficit, setting...
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39. Everything you need to know about forever chemicals + your hormones ft. Lara Adler
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, I’m joined by environmental health educator Lara Adler to dive into the hidden world of “forever chemicals”—common yet dangerous substances found in everyday items from cookware to cosmetics. We explore how these chemicals impact our health, disrupt our...
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38. My hot take on winter arc + getting a head start on 2025
In today's episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam discusses the trending topic of the "winter arc", how this can be used to your advantage to build a sustainable momentum and getting a head start on your 2025 goals! Connect with Sam Apply for 1:1 coaching Get a Free Lifestyle...
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37. Muscle building myths, protein centric diets, organ meat for peak performance & more ft. Ashleigh Vanhouten
In this episode, host Sam Jones is joined by special guest Ashleigh Vanhouten - health coach, speaker, podcast host, and author of two meat centric cookbooks It Takes Guts & Carnivore-ish. They explore the real benefits of strength training without the fear of becoming bulky, understand the…
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36. Setting timelines & expectations for achieving your fitness + health goals
In today's episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam discusses a frequently asked question "how long will it take to see results?" and the top things that need to be considered when setting timelines & expectations within your fitness + health journey! She also gives tips on how to keep your…
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35. Money mindset makeover: how giving yourself a financial glow up can improve your wellbeing ft Hanna Bier
In this episode ofRise and Thrive with Sam, host Sam Jones welcomes special guest Hanna Bier, a renowned money coach specializing in transforming women's relationships with finances. They delve into the often-taboo topic of money, exploring how women can overcome financial stress, develop…
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34. How to stop sabotaging your results on weekends
In today's episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam discusses the common struggle of crushing your health + fitness habits during the week then falling off track on weekends and letting these habits sabotaging your results. She dives into the common occurrences of being out and busy leading…
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33. How toxic chemicals are messing with your hormones + results & transitioning to low tox living ft. Carly Hartwig
In this episode of The Rise & Thrive Podcast, host Sam is joined by Carly Hartwig, a Women's Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner & FAM Educator to chat about the negative impact toxic chemicals are having on our health as women. Topics of discussion are BPAs & plastics, toxic cleaning...
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32. 3 reasons why you workout but don't look like you do
In this episode of The Rise & Thrive Podcast, host Sam discusses 3 of the most common reasons why women who feel like they are killing it in the gym don't have the body they feel like reflects their hard work. She discusses important recovery, nutrition & training concepts that have a huge impact...
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31. New season, where I've been, life & fitness updates, discovering new hobbies & more!
WE'RE BACK! In this episode of The Rise & Thrive Podcast, host Sam chats with listeners about where she's been & some life updates. She dives into taking a season of rest to recover from burn out, starting over in the gym and embracing being a beginner again after healing her gut & hormones,...
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30. Transform your fitness journey, relationships & career through embracing your feminine energy ft. Amber Silva
In this weeks episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, Sam is joined by special guest Amber Silva, a feminine energy coach to discuss how transformative embracing your feminine energy can be to build your confidence & self-love. They dive deep into the impact this has on your fitness goals…
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29. How to ditch burn out & find more balance as a high performing woman
In this weeks episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam Jones discusses the challenges high performing women face when it comes to making their wellbeing a priority and shares 5 tips on how to begin to overcome this so you can start achieving your health and fitness goals, and feel like your…
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28. Hormone balancing morning routine for a lower stress day
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam shares her 8 non-negotiables included in her morning routine for balancing and supporting her hormones while embracing a lower stress start to the day. This allows her to lead to a more energized, happier & productive day. She also discusses the...
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27. Kickstart the new year - goal setting, vision boards, reset routines & more
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam is bringing you strategies for setting yourself up for success for the new year so you’re feeling fully equipped to crush 2024. She walks you through a guided goal setting session with some powerful prompts that allow you to reflect on this past...
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26. Handling food judgement & social pressures
In this weeks episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam discusses the social pressures and anxiety’s that can arise when getting together with friends and family in social settings. She covers 5 tips to handle uncomfortable situations in a way that can both support your needs while handling...
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25. Your gut, stress & the holidays ft. Dr. Laura DeCesaris
In this weeks episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, special guest Dr. Laura DeCesaris joins host Sam to chat about all things gut health and female wellness! They dive into the impact sleep, stress and mindset can have on your gut, especially around the holidays, and share tips on how you can…
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24. Keeping up with healthy habits while traveling - holiday edition
In this weeks episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam gives lots of practice tips and tricks for staying on track with your movement, nutrition, water goals & stress management through both road and air travel this holiday season. These tips can be applied year round to any season of your…
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22. Confidently navigating holiday dinners ft. Libby Ogren
In today's episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam is joined by special guest Libby Ogren, women's fitness coach and founder of the Lean Out, Eat More program! Libby has been coaching women for 2 years online after her own 35 lbs weight loss success and her mission is to help women repair…
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21. Bulletproofing your immune system for winter wellness
In this weeks episode, host Sam discusses the importance of supporting your immune system through the winter months, especially around the holidays so you don’t miss out on all the fun! She breaks down the different components of your immune system, how it works and how you can support it both...
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20. 5 must dos to avoid holiday weight gain & stay on track during this busy season
In this episode, host Sam shares five must-do tips to avoid weight gain, stay on track, and avoid burnout during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, including accepting responsibility, ditching the all or nothing mindset, and giving yourself grace. Sam also discusses the...
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19. Holiday gift guide for the fitness & wellness girls
In this episode, host Sam shares a holiday gift guide for her, focusing on fitness and wellness inspired gifts. She starts by expressing gratitude for her listeners and the support she has received. Sam then dives into the gift guide, starting with fitness gift ideas such as cute activewear sets,...
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18. Sarah lost 20 lbs in 12 weeks while eating 2300 calories, healing her relationship with food & building her confidence
In this weeks episode of "Rise and Thrive with Sam," host Sam Jones, a dedicated women's health and fitness coach, sits down with her client, Sarah, to explore Sarah's transformative fitness journey. Sarah, 25, works in law enforcement and has a busy lifestyle. Despite being active in sports and...
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17. Calorie deficits vs under eating for effective fat loss
In this episode, host Sam tackles the confusing concepts of under-eating and calorie deficits in weight loss. She clarifies the basics of metabolism, including Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), to understand how they impact your caloric needs. She discuss the...
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16. Why you should care about stress & what it's doing to your results
In this heartfelt episode of "Rise & Thrive with Sam," host Sam gets personal about her own journey with stress management during a challenging period involving a pandemic, moving abroad, health issues, and the everyday grind of running a business. She breaks down the complex nature of stress,...
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15. Managing PCOS & cultivating lifestyle balance ft. Faye Gold
In this weeks episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, coach Sam hosts special guest Faye Gold, owner of Golden Holistic Wellness and they chat about managing PCOS and cultivating healthy balance within your lifestyle to both support hormonal imbalances and live a happy, healthy life! To connect with...
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14. Why getting results is a lot like baking a cake
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam - same makes comparisons between the results you're getting in your health and fitness journey to baking a cake - which surprisingly have a lot in common! Connect with Sam Apply for 1:1 coaching IG: www.instagram.com/samjones_fit...
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13. The tough love you didn't know you needed
Ready for a reality check? Dive into the latest episode of our podcast where Coach Sam serves up some tough love! As we approach the year's end, it's time to ditch the word "try" from your vocabulary. Why? Because winners don’t "try" - they DO. Drawing from heartwarming stories of single moms,...
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12. Are you training hard enough?
On the latest episode of "Rise and Thrive with Sam," Coach Sam dives headfirst into the workout world's burning questions! Ever wondered how heavy you should be lifting or if you're secretly a superhero for not feeling sore the next day? Sam's got you covered! With personal anecdotes that'll make...
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11. How Rick built her dream body using my metabolism reset method
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, coach Sam chats with Ricki, her 1:1 client about her experience and results achieved working through a metabolic restoration phase where they were able to increase her calorie intake from under 1000 calories a day up to 2600/day - allowing Ricki to put…
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10. Reset for hot girl fall after the summer chaos
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, women's health and fitness coach Sam discusses how to reset for the fall season and get back to prioritizing your health and fitness goals after a summer over indulging and chaos so you can close out 2023 feeling like your hottest, healthiest & happiest...
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9. 8 toxic things I used to do - weightloss edition
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, women's health and fitness coach Sam discusses topics such as diet culture and trends that impacted her weight loss journey in the beginning of her fitness journey - narrowing it down to 8 toxic things! Connect with Sam Apply for 1:1 coaching...
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8. Why your obsession with fat loss is keeping you stuck
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, women's health and fitness coach Sam breaks down a major paradox in the fitness world - the obsession with losing fat being the very thing that prevents fat loss from taking place. Tune in for a fresh perspective on how to escape the treadmill of…
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7. How Gabby went from skinny fat & doing jumping jacks to glute gains, deadlifting 200lbs & owning her life
Ready for some gym-spiration, ladies? Dive into this episode of 'Rise & Thrive with Sam', where women's health & fitness coach, Sam, sits down with our guest star & past client of 2+ years, Gabriela. Together, they take us on a roller-coaster ride through Gabby's two-year glow-up journey under...
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6. Is food tracking restrictive?
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, women's health and fitness coach Sam discusses her experience with food tracking & dives into the debate on whether or not food tracking is a restrictive approach to nutrition & achieving your fitness goals. Listen now! Connect with Sam Apply for...
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5. Rating popular fitness & health trends (keto, pilates, greens, intermittent fasting, that girl)
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, women's health and fitness coach Sam rates and shares her thoughts on popular fitness & health trends like keto, intermittent fasting, pilates, greens supplements & more. Connect with Sam Apply for 1:1 coaching IG:...
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4. Getting unstuck & out of a rut
In this episode coach Sam discusses how to start to take action steps towards getting yourself out of a rut and making positive change when you're feeling stuck! Connect with Sam Apply for 1:1 coaching IG: www.instagram.com/samjones_fit Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@samjones_fit...
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3. Is it you? Or is it your hormones?
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, women's health and fitness coach Sam discusses the increasingly popular belief that hormones are the culprit behind slow or stalled progress. Are unbalanced hormones the cause or the effect? Find out now by tuning in! Connect with Sam Apply for…
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2. WTF is a reverse diet & Do you need one?
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam Jones discusses the popular topic of reverse diet, breaking down what exactly it is, why it's needed, the benefits it can bring & how you can decide if it's for you! Connect with Sam Apply for 1:1 coaching IG:...
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1. Top tips for balancing summer social events with your health & fitness goals
In this episode of Rise & Thrive with Sam, host Sam Jones - a women's online health and fitness coach, discusses her top tips for balancing your summer social life (travel, holiday & weekend events) with your health and fitness goals so you can get the results you desire! Connect with Sam...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Rise & Thrive with Sam, a podcast designed to educate you on all things fitness, holistic health & personal development. Join our host Sam Jones, a passionate women’s health & fitness coach who has led hundreds of women through life changing transformations to look and feel their best. Each week she shares powerful tips & takeaways to help you take control of your life, optimize your health & get you the results you desire.
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