Talk Your Abs Off
Welcome to "Talk Your Abs Off," your go-to podcast for all things health & wellness! Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a busy professional, or just starting your journey towards a healthier lifestyle, this podcast is designed to inspire, educate, & motivate you to stay consistent on your path to better health. Join me as I host expert guests, share real-life stories, & provide actionable advice to help you stay committed to your goals. With "Talk Your Abs Off," you'll discover that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not just about physical appearance but about fostering a balanced life.
Episodes
90 Years of Wisdom: A Chat with My Grandpa on His 90th Birthday
This episode of Talk Your Abs Off is one of the most special conversations I’ve ever recorded.
I’m sitting down with my grandpa as he celebrates his 90th birthday to talk about life, longevity, and what it really takes to stay active, strong, and independent as we age. At nearly 90 years old, he still lives on his own, maintains a large hom...
In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we dive into one of the most common struggles people face every January: how to set goals that actually last beyond the first few weeks of the new year. I’m joined by Paul Wagner, a licensed mental health counselor, who breaks down the psychology behind motivation, mindset, and why our best intentions sometimes fizzle out faster than we’d like.
We explore why motiv...
In this episode we’re exploring Parkinson’s Law, the idea that “work expands to fill the time available," and how it might be quietly shaping your fitness habits. If you’ve ever felt like you “don’t have time” to work out or that your workouts need to be long to be effective, this one’s for you.
Abby breaks down how Parkinson’s Law applies to movement, motivation, and time management, showing you ...
In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I dive into the power of recovery and how massage, myofascial release, and stretching can help you feel and perform your best. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or simply trying to move through daily life without feeling tight and sore, this conversation will help you understand what your body truly needs to recover well.
My guest Jason Freel, a licensed mas...
The holidays are right around the corner, and with them come travel, parties, family gatherings, and plenty of seasonal treats. It’s a fun time of year, but it can also bring a lot of stress when it comes to sticking to your fitness routine and healthy habits. If you’ve ever felt like your progress disappears every November and December, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I break down how to prepare fo...
In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I sit down with Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, a physical therapist who specializes in working with patients living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Together, we break down what hypermobility and EDS really mean, how they show up in patients and clients, and why it’s so important to understand the difference between being “flexible” and having a connecti...
Are you tired of complicated diets, food rules, and nutrition overwhelm? My guest today, EC Synkowski, Licensed Dietician Nutritionist and founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition, is here to simplify things with her famous 800g Challenge.
The 800g Challenge is a straightforward yet powerful way to improve your nutrition—by focusing on adding more fruits and vegetables, not restricting foods. EC breaks down how...
Remember the old food pyramid from school? Big stacks of bread and pasta at the bottom, and fats at the tiny top? Nutrition advice has come a long way since then, and MyPlate is here to make healthy eating simpler, more balanced, and a whole lot easier to follow.
In this episode, I break down:
- Why the old food pyramid was confusing (and sometimes misleading)
- How MyPlate makes balanced eating more pra...
What happens when your entire world falls apart—twice? In this powerful episode, I sit down with author, cancer survivor, and widow Stacy Ryan, who shares her personal journey through caregiving, loss, and ultimately, healing.
Stacy opens up about what it was like to face her own cancer diagnosis, then care for her husband through his cancer battle not long after. She talks about the emotional and phy...
Are cold plunges and cryotherapy truly helping your recovery—or just giving you the chills?
In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we're diving deep into the icy waters of cold therapy. Once promoted by Dr. Gabe Mirkin—creator of the famous R.I.C.E. protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)—ice was later removed from his own recommendations. So what does that mean for today’s cold plunge craze?
Y...
In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, host Abby Clapper sits down with the incredible Erika Sweeney - a bodybuilder who shares her inspiring journey into the world of bodybuilding at the age of 45..
Erika shares her empowering journey of discovering bodybuilding later in life, what drew her to the sport, and how it transformed her both physically and mentally. From the intensity of training and dialing...
In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I sit down with fellow yoga instructor Dani Carapellucci to dive deep into how yoga fits into a well-rounded fitness routine. Whether you're focused on weight loss, improving your strength, or just trying to find peace of mind in a busy world—this conversation is for you.
We explore the fitness benefits of yoga beyond just flexibility:
-How yoga supports ...
In this special bonus episode, I'm revisiting one of the most powerful segments from Talk Your Abs Off — Absolution. This is the moment where each guest gets real about the toxic beliefs, pressures, and outdated narratives in the fitness world — and shares what they want YOU to release guilt and punishment around.
If you've ever felt guilty for missing a workout, pressured to shrink your body...
In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of Ozempic and other semaglutide medications with a trusted obesity medicine doctor. As a personal trainer, I get asked about these drugs all the time—so I brought in a medical expert to help us break it all down with real talk and no hype.
Today’s guest is Dr. Kerry Reller, a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician based in ...
In this special Mother’s Day episode, I sit down with someone very near and dear to my heart — my mom — to talk about her powerful health and wellness journey.
From growing up in a different generation of women’s health advice to navigating her own path with nutrition, movement, and mindset, my mom shares what she’s learned, what she wishes she knew earlier, and how she continues to prioritize her well...
I'm celebrating 2 incredible years of my fitness business — and what better way to mark the occasion than with a listener Q&A episode?! I asked you to send in your burning fitness and nutrition questions and I'm covering them all in this episode.
In this special episode, I’m answering YOUR submitted questions around building strength, eating for energy, and making fitness fit your lifesty...
Are Blue Zones real—or are we being sold a longevity myth?
In this eye-opening episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we’re peeling back the layers on one of the most popular health narratives of the last two decades: The Blue Zones—those five iconic regions where people are said to live longer, healthier lives well into their 90s and 100s.
You’ve probably heard about them: Okinawa in Japan, Ikaria in Greece, Sa...
Are you a neurodivergent woman navigating hypermobility and struggling to find an exercise routine that works for you? You’re not alone! Many women in their 30s with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits find traditional fitness advice frustrating, especially when dealing with joint pain, fatigue, or sensory overload. But movement shouldn’t feel like a battle—it should support your body and min...
Have you ever wondered if barefoot shoes are worth the hype? Are they the secret to stronger feet, better running form, and fewer injuries—or just another fitness trend? In today’s episode of Talk Your Abs Off, we’re diving deep into the pros and cons of barefoot shoes, how they impact your fitness routine, running stride, foot health, and injury prevention, and whether they’re the right fit for your ...
What if the key to health isn’t about perfection but about embracing the process—flaws and all? In this episode of Talk Your Abs Off, I sit down with Marvin from Uncle Marv’s Unhealthy Podcast to dive into what health really looks like when we stop chasing unrealistic standards and start finding what actually works.
We chat about:
-What led Marvin to start Uncle Marv’s Unhealthy Podcast and his per...
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