WHY YOUR WORKOUTS AREN'T WORKING | "THE WELLZEST PODCAST" WITH ARIEL HOFFMAN, HEALTH COACH

In this episode of The Wellzest Podcast, host Teju Owoye sits down with health coach Ariel Hoffman to break down the truth behind popular wellness trends. They dive into common wellness myths, the science behind nutrition, and how understanding what you eat can make healthy living much simpler. Ariel shares practical tips on building sustainable habits through better diet, movement, and lifestyle choices. We also break it down into our signature segments like True or False, Reddit Rabbit Hole, and What’s In Your Bag, where we tackle the internet’s biggest wellness myths and trending health debates head-on. The conversation also highlights why getting reliable health information from the right sources matters, because misinformation around diet and wellness can have long-lasting effects. If you're looking to simplify nutrition, move better, and build a healthier lifestyle without falling for every new trend, this episode is for you. Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Ariel Hoffman(00:04:18) - What Do People Do To Get Well?(00:06:10) - What Do You Do About Diet and Exercise?(00:11:11) - Healthy Habits: Assessment, Implementation, and Practice(00:17:17) - Wagons On The Oregon Trail(00:18:57) - In the Elevator With Amy Poehler(00:22:59) - Melissa Etheridge on Body Dysmorphia(00:28:48) - "I'd Rather People Eat Processed Junk Than Eat Fruit"(00:29:45) - The Fitness Industry Gets It Wrong About Women's Bodies(00:34:59) - In the Elevator With A Hip Injury(00:37:13) - In the Elevator With a Hip Injury(00:39:09) - How to Prevent High Performance Women From Burning Out(00:44:12) - How To Help Someone Realize Their(00:49:04) - How Motherhood Has Changed Your Perspective On Your Body(00:52:23) - Arielle Reveals The Fear Of Pregnancy & Postpartum(00:57:01) - "Get Your Body Back"(01:01:20) - More Dance in Our Fitness Routine(01:04:24) - True or False: Fitness Is Mostly About Willpower(01:06:21) - Rapid Fire(01:08:06) - Self-Care 101(01:10:06) - The Best Piece Of Advice You've Ever Ignored(01:12:23) - People Try Their Spiciest Food(01:13:28) - Trending! Shy Girl Workout(01:16:18) - Follow Fitness Influencers' Routine(01:17:42) - Daily Routine for Burnout and Mental Health Recovery(01:19:24) - What Should Women Do Different In Their 30s?(01:22:10) - Wellness Over 30: What's The Problem With The Wellbeing(01:26:43) - What's In People's Bags??(01:29:32) - The Secret to a Good Bag(01:32:16) - Sausage in the Box(01:32:40) - Ariel Hoffman on The Energy Reset