181: all about stem cells with Dr. Joy Kong

May 22, 2025

Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and I’m so thrilled to talk to Dr. Joy Kong about a HOT health topic: stem cells. Here’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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What to Eat Before and After a Workout

The biggest conundrum about teaching multiple classes in a row: you want to and need to eat, but there’s no feeling like Zumba body-pumping with a food baby. It’s frightening, really. Trying to figure out pre- and post-workout fuel was something that took a while; learning how to best fuel my body is also something…

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3/24: Some pics from lately

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3/24: Meals and fitness for the week

Every time we get back from vacation, I’m ready for some home-cooked eats again. It’s fun to dine out, but I often feel like I could make the same things at home, with a much smaller toll on the ol’ wallet. When we got back from La Jolla, I was READY to start making some…

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March check-in

Thank you so much for your awesome feedback on my last post– I always love to hear your thoughts and experiences. It’s critical to remember that with everything in life (including cardio, weights, working out), it’s about finding a balance and method that works best for you <3 Now, can we all just take a…

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How much cardio do you need?

I’m a bit of a cardio junkie. [teaching at a Zumbathon] I LOVE cardio, but not just any cardio. I’m pretty selective about the types I’ll choose and there’s no reason to not be picky- there are so many fantastic options! I can’t stay on the elliptical for very long anymore -I think I’ve logged…

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