Healthy Buzz: Recent Episodes
Leanne Ray
Unfiltered conversations about the latest trends in health and wellness and personal stories that relate
Welcome to the Healthy Buzz podcast! On this episode, Leanne interviews Jess. Jess shares her career story, what health/wellness advice she would give herself 10 years ago, fitness trends that will stand the test of time (and the one that probably won't) plus answers a tough foodie question at the end. Tune in to here the full interview!
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Resources/Brands mentioned:
- University of Northern Colorado Campus Rec
- Everybody, Always by Bob Goth
- 8 Limbs of Yoga
- Follow Jess on Instagram
Welcome to the Healthy Buzz podcast! On this episode, Jess interviews Leanne and asks questions ranging from her nutrition philosophy to how she sees clients to her advice for future RDs. Tune in to learn more in this kickoff to the HB interview series!
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Resources/Brands mentioned:
- Leanne's blog
- Chia seed jam recipe
In this episode, Leanne and Jess talk about their favorite wellness-related technology and discuss some trendy tools including apps, activity trackers (are they recommended?), and more.
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Resources/Brands mentioned:
- Deep Work
- Headspace
- Todoist
- Marco Polo
- Cauliflower Taco Meat
In this episode, Leanne and Jess are back for more real life conversation about alcohol. They talk about the recent trend "Dry January", a recent study that was published on the topic and their personal experience in partaking.
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Resources/Brands mentioned:
- Dry January Article
- Humm Kombucha
- Dr. Brew
- HealthAde Jalapeno Kiwi Cucumber
In this episode, Leanne and Jess are going all in on everyone's favorite appliance of late - the Instant Pot! Is this pop culture sensation really all that it's made out to be? What exactly does is it and should you make the leap into IP cooking too? We'll talk about what it can do, some of our favorite recipes and some tips for beginners (plus a few personal stories along the way of course).
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Resources/Brands mentioned:
- Instant Pot (affiliate link)
- Pinterest board with recipes mentioned
- Leanne's Ninja Coffee Maker (affiliate link)
Leanne & Jess are back for season 2! There's a lot packed into 25 minutes including the details on our January challenge, personal and professional reflections on 2018, plus what we are hoping to achieve in 2019.
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Resources/Brands/Favorites:
- Lululemon Wunder Unders
On this final episode of season one of the Healthy Buzz podcast, Leanne and Jessica are sharing some predicted health and wellness trends for 2019 along with their thoughts and experience with each of them.
In other important news, TODAY IS THE DAY that pre-sale opens for A Healthy Buzz Weekend which will take place in Breckenridge, Colorado May 10-12, 2019. The last part of the episode will focus on retreat details along with what's next for Healthy Buzz so be sure to tune in all the way to the end.
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Resources/Brands mentioned:
- Deep breathing video
Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica talk about how weird the word "wellness" has become in recent years. You might be convinced that you need expensive supplements and teas to be well but many of these products lack scientific support. The ladies will share some examples, provide tips for spotting a claim that's too good to be true, then give alternatives to seeking out quick-fix solutions.
Resources:
- LaCroix article
- Is my source credible?
- Organic Everyday Dal
- HOPE Hummus Thai Coconut
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica answer questions that were submitted from listeners (so fun!). The five questions we answered included:
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Is protein damaging for the kidneys?
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Would you recommend large meals/no snacks or smaller meals with snacks throughout the day?
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What are some non-dairy calcium sources for lactose-intolerant folks?
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How do I better program for specific personal goals?
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What are your thoughts on macro counting?
Resources/Brands noted:
- Episode 011 of Healthy Buzz (on strength training)
- How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
- Fairlife Milk
- Emily Field, RD
- Tension Tamer tea
- TJ's Melatonin
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica have an open discussion about the holiday season and all of the craziness that comes with it. This can be a stressful time of year if you're trying to make some healthy behavior changes, but it doesn't have to be! Listen in for a few of our tried and true tips to help you navigate the season while still enjoying some of your favorite seasonal treats.
Resources/Brands noted:
- Episode 002 of Healthy Buzz (alcohol)
- How to donate your Halloween candy
- GT's Kombucha (fall flavor)
- Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat on Netflix
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Today on the show Leanne and Jess are talking about why you probably need to be lifting weights (really though). As our resident exercise expert, Jessica goes into detail about everything you need to know about weights to get started with a routine.
Here are a few of the questions answered:
- What are the benefits of strength training?
- What the heck is hypertrophy?
- If I want to tone up, should I be doing more reps?
- Won't I get bulky though?
- What about exercise classes - do those count?
Resources/Brands mentioned on the show:
- It's not too late to join our virtual book club! We will be reading Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs Lead and Win for the month of October so be sure to stay connected on Instagram for discussion prompts.
- 10 Reasons Women Should Be Lifting Weights
- The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
- Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica are talking all things movement including a look back on their exercise history, how their relationship with exercise has evolved over the years and why there really is no “best” workout.
Resources noted:
- Exercise Good Choice in Promoting Health (article mentioned re: weight/exercise)
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica are talking all about reading and books. They share why reading is just the best, tips for making it a part of each and every day, plus some favorite recommendations in recent memory (all books noted will be linked below).
Resources/Brands noted:
- Jemma Hartman: Camper Extraordinaire (aka Jess's book)
- You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
- The Psychobiotic Revolution by Scott C. Anderson
- How Good Do You Want to Be by Nick Saban
- Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
- Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat
- Girls on the Run
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica explain what you should look for in a coach, whether that be a dietitian/nutrition coach or personal trainer. The six qualities include:
- Education
- Personality Fit
- Listening & Curiosity
- Personalization
- Empathy & Compassion
- Honesty
Tune in to hear us elaborate on these, tell a few funny stories and of course find out what we are both loving this week.
Resources/Brands noted:
- You are a Badass
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Leanne and Jessica are still recovering from their best friend's wedding weekend so they figured it was the perfect opportunity to share tips for getting back to a normal routine after a fun vacation (and none of the tips involve doing a sad juice cleanse).
Resources/Brands noted:
- Read this article to learn more about the famous pasty
- Grocery Shopping Shortcuts When You Don't Have a Plan
- Squiggly Line Effect article
- Crossfit
- RX Bar nut butter
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Today on the show Leanne and Jess talk about what it means to have a cheat day mentality and how we tend to approach this. They also discuss the popular Whole30 diet and give some alternatives to black or white thinking.
Resources/Brands noted:
- The Happiness Project (book with abstainers vs. moderators concept)
- Lululemon reusable tote (wasn't able to find a link to the exact bag referenced, but this one is similar)
- Hoplark hopped iced tea
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica are tackling one of their favorite conversation topics (of all time), coffee. They share stories about when and how they started drinking coffee, all of the different ways coffee is incorporated into food and drink today and their thoughts on the question, “is coffee good for us?”.
Resources/Brands noted:
- Dutch Bros cold brew
- Stumptown
- Charcoal latte article
- Barre3
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica talk about the “bowl food” trend. Everything from smoothies to sushi to burritos are now served in bowl form. Why is this a thing? The ladies also share some of their favorite combinations that are budget-friendly, delicious and simple to make.
Resources/Brands noted:
- Article: Reason 9,999,999 to hate foodies: “bowl food”
- Modern Market
- 10 Barrel Crush
- Healthyish Farmer’s Market Challenge
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica dive into the concept of NEAT (non-exercise physical activity). It sounds like a mouth full, but it's essentially just the random unplanned activity you get throughout your day through things like moving around, cleaning, and walking to your nearest coffee shop for an afternoon pick-me-up (our favorite!). Here are some of the main points:
- The science behind NEAT
- Why you might not be as "active" as you think you are (even if you workout every day!)
- Simple ways to incorporate more NEAT into your day and how it benefits your health
Resources/Brands noted:
- NEAT source
- Celestial Seasonings Sangria Zinger Tea
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Today on the show, Leanne and Jessica talk about some FAQs from clients re: alcohol intake including the following:
- Can alcohol fit into my healthy diet?
- What is the best choice? Should I always choose the low-cal option?
- How much is too much?
For what's "trending" this week: spiked seltzer and now kombucha is going strong! The ladies will talk about their opinions on those too.
Resources/Brands noted:
- Blog Post on Alcohol
- White Claw
- Kyla Hard Kombucha
- Kona Coffee Co.
- Green Chef (affiliate link)
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Welcome to Healthy Buzz! In this inaugural episode, Leanne and Jessica talk about their professional background, how they became best friends, how this podcast came to be, and what listeners can expect to hear more of throughout the first season.