Sober, Strong, & Slightly Unstable

In this episode, Jen and Alana talk about the most important relationship you will ever have, which is the relationship with yourself. They talk about the evolution of their relationship with themselves and how that has affected their dating lives. The two also talk about ways they continue to nurture their relationship with themselves and how you can, too. And they discover their shared passion for Lego's and how Jen built Lego's ...

Today's episode talks about why coaches, therapists, and helpers are often the ones holding space, offering guidance, and supporting others through growth, healing, and transformation. But who supports them?

In this episode, we explore why even the most knowledgeable, self-aware professionals still need coaches, mentors, and therapists of their own. 

You’ll learn why seeking support is not a weakness—but a powerful act of self-lead...

Jen and Alana break down a talk Alana gave at the NSCA Mid-Atlantic Conference for certified strength and conditioning coaches. The talk was called: The Female Athlete – What I Wish I Knew.

We discuss what actually matters when coaching women—periods, hormones, strength training, and how the fitness industry got here. We unpack outdated narratives, common mistakes, and the things Alana wishes she’d known earlier, as both a coach a...

Welcome back for part 2 of Jen and Alana talking about the toxic side of exercise. They cover their own experiences with a toxic relationship to exercise and how to identify if you have a toxic relationship with exercise. It wouldn't be an episode without a tangent--> our hosts dive into how to do pull-ups if your ceiling is too low, so Jen can have a killer back for her wedding. 

Exercise can empower us — but sometimes it can control us. In this episode, Jen and Alana explore how the pursuit of strength, health, or aesthetic goals can drift into unhealthy territory. We share signs to watch for, stories from our own journeys, and practical ideas for reconnecting with movement in a way that feels supportive, not punishing.

On this week's episode, Jen and Alana get real about prioritizing movement: the barriers, the excuses, the mindset shifts, and the tiny habits that make a huge difference. No perfection. No grind culture. Just honesty, humor, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring it out.

In this episode, Jen and Alana breakdown several different styles of training. They talk about powerlifting, lifting like an athlete, bodybuilding, and lifting for the general population. Topics include what are the differences and similarities between all of these, how do you know what is best for you, and small steps to help you get started. 

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Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of The Better Health Podcast! Thank you to all of the listeners for welcoming our hosts into your ears this season!

Jen and Alana reflect on the time recording this season's episodes, check in around Alana's sleep after using the sleep diary, check in about how the Opal app is helping Jen avoid social media use more, and comment on their highs and lows of the season.

We hope you'll join us b...

This week our hosts are joined by their second guest, incredible Registered Dietician, Sydney Greene. They set the record straight on the differences between a RD and a Nutritionist, nutrition myths, discuss pre-workout snack options, why dry scooping pre-workout is a dangerous idea, simple ways to make nutritional changes in your lift, and so much more. You don't want to miss this episode! 

Learn more about Sydney's practice and...

Jen and Alana talk more about stress in this week’s episode. They dive into why sometimes you can use logic to push through stress and anxiety, while other times you may not-and that’s okay! That’s why it’s good to have a big tool box of different coping skills. Our hosts also focus on the skill of sleep in this episode, (listen to last week’s episode on stress for more skills), how sleep can help stress, how to develop better slee...

This episode Jen and Alana talk about all things stress. They discuss how they individually cope with stress, the difference between eustress and distress, emotions, and acceptance. Stress is normal, we all will experience it at some point and to some extent. How do you know when it's time to do something about it, though? You don’t want to miss this one! 

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In this episode our hosts cover all things therapy. Jen is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice since 2017 and both she and Alana have years of their own personal experiences in therapy.

As a reminder, therapy is the absolute best gift you can ever give yourself. 

If you're looking to start therapy, WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. Here's the easiest website to locate a therapist in your area: www.psychologytoday.com 

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In this week’s episode, Jen and Alana have their very first guest! Dr Sassy Weinstein is a Primary Care Sports Medicine physician specializing in the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and owner of CORE Sports Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sassy joins our hosts to chat about what she does as a sports medicine physician, what lifestyle medicine is, and relates to our hosts on what it's like to start her o...