181: all about stem cells with Dr. Joy Kong

May 22, 2025

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and Iโ€™m so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells. Hereโ€™s what we discuss: What exactly are stem cells, and how do they work to support healing and regeneration? What kinds of conditions or symptoms does she typically see…

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Focus On: Kayla Itsines Bikini Body Guide and Meal Plan

Iโ€™m really excited about todayโ€™s Focus On post, because I’ve been wanting to review the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) for quite some time. Plus, it features someone who inspires me regularly: Kayla Itsines. Iโ€™ve had quite a few requests to do a Focus On post featuring her fitness and meal plans, so here we go!…

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A delicious and healthy pumpkin oatmeal bake. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast option! www.fitnessista.com

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake

Oh, hi pumpkin. I havenโ€™t seen you sinceโ€ฆ yesterday. (#obsessed #basic #dontcurrr)   Make-Ahead Fall Breakfast As the weather starts to cool down, I tend to gravitate back towards hot breakfasts. Breakfast cookie dough cereals, smoothies, and chia puddings are usually switched over from breakfast to snacktime fare, and I head back towards egg bakes…

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Halloweekend + things of lately

Hi friends! Howโ€™s the morning going? Hope you had a wonderful Halloween weekend and enjoyed some fun festivities. It feels good to be back in blogging action. ๐Ÿ™‚ Iโ€™m so happy you enjoyed the guest posts (thank you again to Kyle, Jess and Kristen!), and thank you for hanging in there while I took some…

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Does HIIT Make You Hangry?

Right about now, you’d usually see a post with Friday Faves, but today let’s talk about HIIT training! It’s one of my favorite ways to workout, but does HIIT make you hangry?  We are enjoying the week with our newest little family member, and looking forward to Halloweekend. Also, MY MOM COMES IN TODAY! We can’t wait to…

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Intro to Ayurveda: Grounding Vata

Hi friends! Happy almost-Friday. ๐Ÿ™‚ We are back from the hospital (wahoo!!) and starting to get in the swing of things. Thank you again for all of the lovely wishes this week, and hanging in there while weโ€™re getting settled as a family of four (six with the pups!). This week, I have some special posts…

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