Your Best Life with Anna Victoria: Recent Episodes
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Meet Anna Victoria: fitness influencer, personal trainer and creator of the Fit Body app. Join Anna each week, as she sits down with the top names in wellness for real conversations on how to embrace your best life.
Chandler Sosebee is a Houston native with a degree in studio art. She discovered Anna Victoria and in 2016 became an FBG Girl and ended up losing 85 lbs using Anna's guides and eating healthier. She is now the Jr. Creative Director at Team Fit Body.
In this conversation with Anna, Chandler discusses her 85 lb weight loss journey and how she ended up working with Anna. Chandler talks about the importance of being kind to yourself and how even after her dramatic weight loss she realized something was still missing.
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You know Chalene Johnson as a fitness professional, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, but Chalene sees herself as a teacher. She is a motivational speaker who teaches people to be physically fit and mentally fit. She and her husband Bret are the founders of the SmartLife movement. She hosts two podcasts, The Chalene Show and Build Your Tribe. Check out her new Phase it Up lifestyle program.
Chalene tells Anna all about why she considers herself more of a marketing expert than a fitness expert. Listen for the unreal story of how a video producer called her husband to tell her to lose weight. Chalene also discusses the importance of having help and decluttering your life.
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You might have loved Mike Johnson on the Bachelorette, but these days he's working on loving himself. Yes, Mike was a contestant on season 15 of ABC’s The Bachelorette and season 6 of The Bachelor in Paradise. He’s an Air Force Veteran and former financial adviser. Currently, he's the bestselling author of the new book, Making the Love You Want.
Mike talks to Anna about both toxic positivity and toxic masculinity. He gives his opinion on the topic of diversity in the Bachelor/Bachelorette world. But the conversation is mainly about how self love turns into love for others.
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Dr. Andreo Spina is all about philosophy and history when it comes to physical therapy. Andreo is a sport chiropractor, international speaker, and published author. He's founder of the Kinstretch method, the Functional Range Release soft tissue management system, and the Functional Range Conditioning mobility development system. Andreo also hosts the Control Yourself podcast.
Andreo and Anna discuss stretching and the times one should and should not stretch, which might surprise you. He goes into how our bodies are the bodies of our hunter and gatherer ancestors and what that means for our physical health. It's a wide ranging conversation that will surely open your eyes to a new perspective on training.
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Much of parenting can be described as trial and error. In this Real Talk mini episode, Anna and Luca discuss how changing one little thing fixed how their newborn was breastfeeding. Anna and Luca chat about how difficult breastfeeding can be, pacifiers, and how being public about parenting can lead to mom shaming.
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Alisa Vitti is an integrative nutritionist, hormone expert, and best-selling author of 2013's WomanCode, She is the founder of FLOliving.com. You can download Alisa's app, MyFLO Period Tracker and get her new book, In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life. Alisa graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Alisa tells Anna all about her research and why her own experience with hormone issues inspired her to study alternative remedies. You will hear Alisa explain what the infradian rhythm is, also known as our second biological clock. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.
In this Real Talk, Anna and Luca, once again tackle some questions from listeners. They go through some relationship pet peeves, working out post baby, what they're watching (when they have the time), and much more. You'll also get their take on the nanny question.
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Lia Haberman is the perfect guest to explain the influencer phenomenon. She is a digital media marketing expert and former VP of Content and Operations at Livestrong. Lia is currently an Adjunct Professor of Social Media Marketing at UCLA.
Lia tells Anna how she started studying social media marketing, how potential influencers team up with marketers, and where the genre is moving to in the future. It's a subject people have questions about and there is so much information here to digest.
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Having a baby is a wonderful miracle, but even healthy newborns cause anxiety and stress. This mini-episode really puts the "real" in "Real Talk". Anna and Luca discuss some of their struggles as they approach the 2-month mark of being parents. Issues with feeding, inconsolable crying, trouble napping. The best laid plans often go awry when newborns arrive.
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Yes, Don Saladino trains the stars (Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman to name a few) but he does much more than that. In 2005, Don opened his New York City Gym, Drive 495, and he's been an innovator in the field creating fitness apps as far back as 10 years ago. You can join his monthly Challenges or Playbook App.
In this conversation Don discusses getting past his stuttering problem and getting into sports. He tells Anna about how he helped a woman lose hundreds of pounds and how building a trustworthy team is so important for a fitness business.
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This Real Talk is all about how Anna and Luca came up with and developed their very own app. They discuss how demand from their audience led to their decision to get into apps and how hard it was to build their app from scratch. Anna and Luca also let you know that the best is yet to come for the Fit Body App.
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Lenore Skenazy is the founder of the Free-Range Kids movement. She's also the president of Let Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence. Lenore is also a speaker, blogger, syndicated columnist, author, and reality show host. She’s the author of 2010’s Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry).
Lenore tells Anna about how she started the Free Range Kids movement and how her Let Grow Project helps parents and teachers allow kids to be more independent. Lenore has some powerful stats that will certainly make you think.
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Anna is now a new mother with a newborn so like many mothers breastfeeding is now a part of life. In this Real Talk mini-sode, Anna discusses how breastfeeding has its challenges. She discusses how she had to change her technique, how she got help, and what shows she has been watching while breastfeeding.
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Marion Nestle is a food academic, a highly influential one at that. She's been a professor of nutrition, public health, and sociology at NYU, a visiting professor at Cornell, and she is the author of numerous books. Her latest is titled, Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know About the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health. Marion regularly blogs at FoodPolitics.com.
Marion tells Anna about how politics, policies, and culture impact our access and how we consume food. She discusses how COVID-19 exposed us to how much we rely on food workers, how food companies use certain studies for marketing, and so much more.
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Episode Notes: Anna and Luca tackle questions they received from Instagram. They will explain how they chose the name Aurora, how they've been dealing with the stress of a newborn, nights with a newborn, when family can come visit Aurora, and more.
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This isn't a regular edition of Your Best Life. Think of this conversation as a full length Real Talk mini-sode where Anna and Luca go long form and get very personal. This is the full story of the birth of their beautiful daughter, Aurora.
In the discussion you will learn about how Anna's birth plan went out the window. Luca tells Anna things even she didn't know about at the time. It was an eventful labor and an amazing adventure that has a very happy ending.
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This Real Talk is about what Anna and Luca expected life with a newborn would be like, compared to what the reality is. They go through what the feeding situation is like now and how much they are sleeping. Luca talks about some of his fears and Anna goes over recovery from a c-section.
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Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, food writer, blogger, author, and so much more. She's written cookbooks, hosts a popular YouTube series and founded Abbey's Kitchen Inc. Abby also recently launched the Facebook community Millennial Mom's Guide for Mindful Meal Planning.
Abbey and Anna touch on a variety of food related topics including children's nutrition, the 80/20 diet and transformation photos on social media. Abbey also explains why she doesn't want people to view food from a moral standpoint.
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This Real Talk is devoted to the 80/20 diet rule. It's the idea that while 80% of your diet should be from healthy whole foods, 20% can be the foods you indulge in. Anna and Luca talk about how 80/20 is a way to keep the pressure off of yourself while still living a healthy lifestyle.
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Dr. Aaron Carroll is an expert on scientific studies, but he's also a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. He’s written several books, most recently, The Bad Food Bible, How and Why to Eat Sinfully. He’s a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times’ Upshot section and hosts Healthcare Triage on Youtube.
In this episode Aaron answers questions about vaccines, baby diets, COVID-19, and more. He tells Anna to not be afraid of vaccines and to remember that babies will eventually sleep.
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Anna and Luca discuss the dynamics of working with your spouse. They explain the history of their company and why Luca joined in the first place. Anna and Luca get into how they handle disagreements and even blow ups but how constructive feedback and communication is the key.
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Jenna Wolfe is a broadcaster, personal trainer, and mom. She's the co-host of FS1's First Things First and was a longtime correspondent and anchor on NBC's Today Show. Jenna's the author of 2015’s Thinner in 30: Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days. She has two daughters with her partner, NBC correspondent, Stephanie Gosk.
This conversation is all about motivation and we need it right now. Jenna discusses being an athletic child in an unathletic house. She tells Anna about publicly announcing her pregnancy and coming out the same day. You will be ready to take on the day after this episode.
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This mini-sode is part 2 of Anna's Instagram story. She explains how she overcame online bullies, created an ebook, and started to build her brand.
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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky specializes in weight loss without the fads or hacks. Spencer is a licensed practicing family and obesity physician. After a successful wrestling career at the University of North Carolina, Spencer got his medical degree and currently focuses on helping people lose weight while maintaining a very popular social media presence.
In this episode Spencer tells Anna about his practice and where he sees his job growing in the future. He explains why people feel like they have a hard time losing weight if they have thyroid issues and why he thinks it's good to build muscle if you want to lose weight and keep it off.
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In this Real Talk you'll hear all about Anna's early journey from working in the telecommunications industry to moving to China and starting her fitness and Instagram journey. Anna explains how she started to make a living on her Instagram page and how she became a pioneer in the fitness influencer space.
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Nicci Robinson is a fitness influencer, motivational speaker, nutrition expert, and women's empowerment guru. She started the Amazon movement for women to be empowered to lift, build muscle, and challenge standard beauty norms.
Nicci tells Anna about her Texas background and how she began her life in fitness. She encourages women to not be scared of free weights and building muscles. Nicci wants people to look beyond the physical and find their "why" when they start their fitness journey.
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In this mini-episode Anna and Luca chat about how they will handle feeding their daughter. They go into how they were raised with food and attitudes they want their kid to have with food and food culture.
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Liz Plosser is the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, but she got her start in an unlikely place. With a Princeton Arts degree in hand, her first big job was in investment banking at Bear Stearns. Liz pivoted to publishing and the wellness world working for Health & Fitness, Cosmopolitan, and SoulCycle. She's now spent two decades working in the fitness space, and is married with three kids. Liz tells Anna all about her career trajectory and how training for a marathon made her want to change professions. She discusses the evolution of fitness media and how her team puts together the magazine while quarantining. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversation going.
This Real Talk is all about cooking with your spouse. Anna and Luca give you a peek inside their household cooking dynamics. Luca discusses why he does the majority of the cooking, and why that works for them. You'll hear about Luca's history with food and Anna allegedly burning some salmon...
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Through her illness, Phoebe Lapine has evolved as a food writer and chef turned health advocate. She runs the food blog Feed Me Phoebe and is the co-author of 2011's In the Small Kitchen: 100 Recipes from Our Year of Cooking in the Real World. Her 2017 book is titled The Wellness Project: How I Learned to Do Right by My Body, Without Giving Up My Life, which chronicles her life with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Phoebe is also the host of the SIBO Made Simple Podcast.
Phoebe discusses her experiences with both Hashimoto's and SIBO and how she got started on her wellness path. She talks to Anna about how much food contributes to both gut and mental health.
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In this Real Talk episode, Anna addresses the pregnancy shaming she has faced online. People have condemned her for working out while pregnant and accused her of vanity. Anna goes through why the criticism is damaging and how her father gave her such a strong backbone, but really this episode is about freeing people of ignorance.
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Sara Reardon isn't known as the Vagina Whisperer for nothing. She's a Board-Certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist. Sara's the owner of NOLA Pelvic Health in New Orleans and is the founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online resource for pelvic health education and wellness sessions.
Sara tells Anna all about pelvic health and specifically the pelvic floor. She talks about exercises and lifestyle choices that promote pelvic health and even some super informative poop info. You might not realize it now, but the guy in your life could even benefit from listening to this episode.
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Anna and Luca are expecting so they're telling you what kinds of things they're expecting from their lives with a newborn. From how they plan on getting sleep when the baby comes, to how they're dealing with the prospect of their parents not visiting them because of the Coronavirus. This is their plan, for now...
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If you're a Bachelor fan you probably think you know Krystal Nielson, but you don't. She's a fitness guru, entrepreneur and NASM-certified personal trainer who has worked out of Orangetheory Fitness in San Diego. She was a contestant on season twenty two of ABC's The Bachelor and appeared in the spin-off series Bachelor in Paradise in 2018. Krystal recently launched her new program called Stronger Summer.
In this episode, Krystal tells Anna about her experience on the bachelor and being labeled a "villain," plus the bullying she received after the show aired. She opens up about her personal goals and struggles, and discusses how today she fights for the life she wants, and motivates herself to rise above it
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It's easy to get out of sync with your partner when it comes to working out. Especially during a pandemic. Anna and Luca know a lot about motivating your partner to exercise. In this Real Talk, they give you 5 easy tips on how to encourage your significant other to start working out. Anna and Luca discuss starting small, choosing your battles, and more. It's all about encouragement over judgement.
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If you're a Peloton user you probably know Robin Arzón, but you might not know her amazing journey. Robin is the VP of Fitness Programming and Instructor at Peloton. She is also an ultramarathon runner and author of 2016's Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger.
Robin tells Anna how she went from an unfulfilled lawyer to a full-time fitness advocate and trainer. She discusses how horrific trauma and her type 1 diabetes shape who she is and how she has learned to ask, why NOT me?
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If you think you're gaining the "quarantine 15", here are some tips from Anna and Luca on how you can eat healthier while you quarantine. They talk about what not to get at the grocery store, being mindful about mindlessly eating, and they also want you to give yourself a break.
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Latham Thomas wants pregnant mothers to be open to alternatives when it comes to labor. Latham is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, founder of the holistic lifestyle community, Mama Glow, and is, herself, a birth doula. Her recent book Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within is out now in paperback.
In this conversation, Latham has a wide open discussion on what midwives and doulas do and she gives us a history lesson on medical racism. Latham encourages prospective mothers to do research and seek out the best birth plan that suits them.
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Anna and Luca chat about their experience of expecting a child while the world shuts down during a pandemic. You'll hear what makes them nervous, what doctor visits have been like, and how they're staying mentally healthy during these unique times.
There is so much unknown right now, so it sounds like the right time to answer some pressing finance questions. You know Jean Chatzky as the long-time financial editor of NBC's Today Show, but she's also a bestselling author. In 2018 she launched HerMoney Media and HerMoney.com. Jean hosts the podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. Get her most recent book, Women with Money: The Judgement-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve.
Jean tells Anna about ways to save money during the pandemic. She discusses why some women feel stress when discussing finances, how to save for college, and why you should probably eat out less.
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You might not know it, but Kaitlyn Bristowe hasn't always been the confident person you see now. Kaitlyn is well known for her time on the ABC reality shows, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. She is currently an entrepreneur with her own scrunchie line called Dew Edit and her own wine called Spade and Sparrows. Kaitlyn hosts the podcast Off the Vine and recently released a single called "If I'm Being Honest".
Kaitlyn tells Anna about her ups and downs before she was able to reclaim her confidence. She discusses past relationships and her bouts with depression and anxiety, plus how she found her way through it.
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Dascha Polanco is the actress you know for portraying Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. But she's also an artist, podcast host, and songwriter who’s appeared in multiple films and series. Her podcast, for Netflix, is called Con Todo: Brown Love, where she talks to LatinX creators in Hollywood.
This episode was recorded before the protests for equality, but Dascha discusses her experience as a woman of color in Hollywood. She talks about gender bias and how sometimes she doesn't feel like she is given the same freedom to express herself because of her minority status. She and Anna also talk about financial freedom and fitness as well.
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In an effort to pause and reflect on the events taking place in our country, and stand in solidarity with the movement for change, equality and inclusiveness happening right now, we've decided to skip this week's episode and instead amplify the voice for change. Your Best Life will be back next week, in the meantime we encourage you to donate to Know Your Rights Camp, a nonprofit organization that aims to “advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.” We support them in their mission and you can too. Visit know-your-rights-camp dot com to donate and learn more. Together, let's create the change we desperately need.
Alan Aragon | Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions
Alan Aragon is all about the science of nutrition. He has over 20 years experience as a nutrition researcher and educator and he writes the popular Alan Aragon Research Review (AARR). Alan has designed programs for Olympic athletes and sports franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
This episode is all about debunking myths and getting answers to questions from a scientific perspective. You'll hear Alan give you the latest science on protein intake, starvation mode, detoxing/juicing, veganism, and more.
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Dr. Alejandro Junger is both a cardiologist and NY Times Bestselling author of 4 books. His newest book is titled Clean 7: Supercharge the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself—The One-Week Breakthrough Detox Program. He is a functional medicine expert and focuses largely on detoxification to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. He has studied both eastern and western medical practices, and combines both in his Clean Program. He is also a contributor to Goop
This episode is a wide ranging discussion in which Anna takes on some of the issues she has with the detoxification movement. She challenges Alejandro on the science of detoxing and they discuss the combination of western and functional medicine. It's a thought provoking discourse that will surely have you looking at nutrition differently.
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If you wanted an episode on supplements, this one's for you. Adam Bornstein might be in the supplement business but he certainly has some skeptical thoughts on the industry overall. Adam is the Chief Nutrition Officer and Chief Content Officer at Ladder, (an Anna Victoria partner). Adam is a bestselling author and former Men's Health Editor. He's the CEO and Founder of Born Fitness, and Founder and CEO of Pen Name Consulting.
Adam tells Anna about how his skepticism of supplements helped him design supplements for LeBron James that were effective and responsible. In this episode you will hear him go deep on some of the benefits of protein, the effects of caffeine, how creatine got a bad rap, and how he teamed up with LeBron James and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Now more than ever we find ourselves reliant on our smart phones and computers, which certainly creates some concern. Meet Dr. Lori Whatley. She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage for both individuals and businesses. Her new book is titled Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World around You.
In this podcast Lori dishes out tips on how to limit your reliance on devices while acknowledging the benefits that come from them. She discusses how checking your phone first thing in the morning can affect your day, while checking it before bed can affect your sleep.
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Carter Good is a fat loss coach who caught Anna's eye with all of his fantastic data infographics about health and weight loss. Carter had an amazing transformation of his own when he lost over 145 pounds.
In this conversation, Carter and Anna talk about his transformation, the challenges during and after the weight loss, and getting into the right mindset to approach physical health. They talk about how setbacks are inevitable and why it is important to create longterm benchmarks, instead of dwelling on short-term achievements.
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Jen Widerstrom is an athlete, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and author of Diet Right for Your Personality Type. She coaches people to achieve their fitness goals through strong habits and mindful accountability. Along with you may have seen her on TV s a coach on the Biggest Loser and as Phoenix on American Gladiators. In this conversation, Jen and Anna talk about how diets work differently for everyone, their similar journey of body shaming during the start of their fitness journey, and Jen's time as a coach on The Biggest Loser.
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Emily DiDonato has been in every major fashion magazine and has been the face of many major fashion brands from Armani and Ralph Lauren to Guess and Calvin Klein. Along with being a model, she is also an influencer and YouTuber who is not afraid to get honest about her struggles with body acceptance. As an outspoken advocate for body positivity, she continuously shuts down body shaming and publicly shares her own struggles with body image.
In this conversation, Emily talks to Anna about her journey to body acceptance and how entering the modeling industry at a young age affected her. She also touches on how social media has not only given her a platform, but it's also given her modeling gigs more meaning. Now, brands are hiring her for more than just her physical appearance.
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Chances are you've seen Ethan Suplee on a screen somewhere. He's best known for his acting roles in movies such as American History X, Remember the Titans and Blow. He also starred inall four seasons of the NBC sitcom My Name is Earl, and most recently alongside Edward Norton and Alec Baldwin in Motherless Brooklyn. Throughout his life, Ethan struggled with obesity, once weighing 530 lbs. He has since gone through a complete physical transformation and has lost more than 200 lbs. His new podcast, American Glutton, is dedicated to his pursuit of health and fitness, and our relationship with food.
In this conversation, Ethan tells Anna how his secretive eating as a child spiraled into other aspects of his life, and how his obsessive personality plays into his health and well-being. Ethan and Anna also discuss how everyone's body is different and that there is no one "perfect diet" for anyone.
Jordan Syatt is a personal strength coach, nutrition coach, and the founder of Syatt Fitness. Jordan takes a science-based approach to wellness, strength and health training. He also holds several powerlifting world records, and can deadlift 4 times his bodyweight.
In this conversation, Jordan talks about how being turned away for an internship at a traditional gym led him on a path to dive into a science-based gym internship. He opens up about why he does intense eating challenges (including his viral Big Mac Challenge) and why he thinks walking is the best exercise you can do!
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Dr. Jolene Brighten is a women's health naturopathic medical doctor and author of Beyond the Pill. She is a prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormonal birth control on female health. She's A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones. She believes every woman (and the men in her life) should get to know their hormones, because only by understanding how her body works can a woman make informed, healthy choices about interventions such as birth control.
In this conversation, Dr. Brighten delves deep in how every woman's body is different and understanding the hormonal imbalances in your body can affect everything from fertility to acne. She also shares examples of blatant sexism found in medicine including labeling PMS as hysteria. Dr. Brighten explains how hormones can affect your everyday health and that it's important to have a conversation with your doctor about your body's hormones and any struggles your feeling.
Sarah Nicole Landry is a mother of three, body positivity advocate, social media influencer, content creator, writer and speaker. She first garnered attention by documenting her weight loss of 100 pounds on her Instagram account and website, The Birds Papaya. During that physical transformation, she also went through a divorce, launching her into a new chapter of single motherhood.
In this conversation, Sarah tells Anna how she picked up the pieces and re-invented herself after her major life changes. She also discusses how self-love doesn't magically happen, and how you always have to work towards it.
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Here's a special preview of Your Best Life With Anna Victoria. Anna discusses her journey to health and wellness and why she chose to become a fitness influencer and entrepreneur. Also, what Anna wants this podcast to be for you! Plus, a very special intro to Anna's husband and business partner Luca, and how they met.
Luca joins Anna on every episode, and together they give their thoughts on each guest.
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Join entrepreneur, fitness influencer and personal trainer Anna Victoria as she talks with the top names in wellness for real conversations on how to embrace your best life.
Anna’s life changed after experiencing health problems at a fairly young age which prompted her to change her lifestyle. The journey that followed set Anna on a discovery of health and wellness that has affected women everywhere.