The Bend with Dena and Theresa

Send us Fan MailDena and Theresa reunite on the dance floor and for some much needed girl time and girl talk.  Grab your favorite blanket and sit on the couch with us as we put the brainy stuff on hold for the simpler joys of just being together.We highlight happy synchronicities of life, new goals and projects, and laugh out loud the whole way through.Reach out to us!the_bend_with_dnthttps://www.facebook.com/share/1BZz2ZVBo5/?mibextid=wwXIfr@Illuminate_movement_llcGet in on an upcoming women’s retreat:@SamaySoulRetreatsEdited by Jay Davis

Send us Fan MailThe Magic of LO’sDena presents us with a challenging client scenario which leads us through the anatomy and interior magic of our gut. You’ll get a big picture and super detailed geek session on gut health and living organisms (LO’s).  Theresa gets on her soap box about acid reflux and proton pump inhibitors, but hey, it’s for the benefit of listeners!  The friends agree:  for your gastrointestinal health, talk to an RD.Edited by Jay Davis

Send us Fan MailIt is national nutrition month and so we decided to talk about why we decided to do the work that we do. Take a few minutes to learn a little more about Dena and Theresa and some of the memories we share over a 20+ year friendship!!Edited by Jay Davis

Send us Fan MailPerimenopause is a period of increased risk of heart disease, but also potentially the healing of our metaphorical heart.Dena schools us on perimenopause, estrogen loss, and heart disease.  Her agenda is for all women to get screened with a health care provider they trust.  The ladies share a few of their approaches to manage seemingly out-of-the-blue blood cholesterol problems.Theresa shares a memory of her ugly cynical side which led her to steal someone else’s Valentine’s Day joy.The friends agree, boundaries are their primary language of self-love.Reflection: What is one action you can take for your physical or emotional heart health?Edited by Jay Davis

Send us Fan MailHow can we Pro-Age, or proactively age?  While we embrace modern anti-aging measures, we also want to embrace the gifts of aging and show up the best we can every day with confidence.  To support everyone in this quest we’ve invited a special sister guest, Sarah Bechard of Purposely Fashioned.  She shares her professional and womanly wisdom as a personal stylist.  Hear Dena cursing, sister banter, and, most importantly, Sarah’s wardrobe myths and top tips.Mark your calendar:  Every six months get your teeth cleaned and your ta-tas fitted!Edited by Jay Davis

Send us Fan MailAt a time when it’s easy to be over focused on how we are stretching out of our sweatpantsthat once were baggy, we push ourselves out of comfort zones and into meaningful soulprojects, back bends, and handstands. Dena gives her professional overview and commentson the new 2026 Dietary Guidelines including fiber, protein, fats, ultra-processed foods, andalcohol which leads us to glance at the art of behavior change. Dena inquires about thecurrent popularity of pilates; Theresa shares her experience and perspectives on movement,and how she crafts her guidance of clients using pilates and other modalities. We finish withchallenges for our listeners that range from eating veggies, using words as nourishment (ornot!), swearing superpowers (or not!), and rules versus trust and honoring our bodies when itcomes to eating.Pro Tip: Go into the day knowing what you’ll eat!Music cred: Smile For Me by kidcut uppbeat.ioEdited by Jay Davis

Send us Fan MailWe are thrilled to have you join us for our first episode! We begin with laughter—the foundationof our friendship, and touching on the realities of change and power of entering our 50’s withinthe midst of perimenopause. Theresa delves into Dena’s career shifts and challenges withteenagers. We steer listeners into reflections on parenting while on the cusp of an all-AI world.Edited by Jay Davis