“Functional medicine” is a big buzz word in the wellness community--but what does it really mean? Our guest in this ep is Dr. Stephanie Gray, owner of the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa who wrote the best-selling book Your Longevity Blueprint and she gives the FBGs the 411 on the difference between traditional and functional medicine.  

Quick! What images come to mind when you hear the word “Jazzercise?” Leg warmers, leotards and snapping fingers? Well, guess again because we are talking to their President Shanna Missett Nelson who just happens to be the daughter of the founder of Jazzercise, Judi Sheppard Missett and literally grew up watching the aerobics brand become a pop culture phenomenon.

Nealy Fischer (aka The Flexible Chef) inspires people all over the globe to live a healthier, well-rounded lifestyle. Armed with a “little black book” filled with favorite recipes, workout methods, yogis and health professionals--she founded MAYYA which runs luxury wellness events across Asia.

The FBGs talk about all things essential oils and natural beauty products with Cheryl Mitchell, AKA “Miss Doyle”, founder and creator of Inspire Bath & Body products that have been making all of us feel fresh and smell ah-mazing since we first met her. (We hear about the “Jenn & Cheryl” origin story in this ep as well!)

Talk about a renaissance woman! Our guest today, Stefani Ruper, is not only the co-author of Coconuts and Kettlebells: A Personalized 4-Week and Fitness Plan for Long-Term Health, Happiness and Freedom, the founder of the Paleo for Women website and the co-host of the Well-Fed Women podcast (which is already super-impressive if you ask us!)

The FBGs had a discussion recently off-air about our disappointment in how some personal trainers and gym instructors seem to be using old-timey talking points that border on fat-shaming as a part of their interaction with members. So we decided to put out an episode of the three of us talking about outdated ideas on motivation and how fitness professionals can do better.

Let’s get ready for some hormone talk! In this episode, we chat with Hormone Health Educator Candace Burch who is the Founder of Your Hormone Balance--her consulting and hormone testing practice that helps women of all ages correct hormone imbalances. No matter what your age--hormones can play havoc with your health if you are not paying attention to them.

The FBGs had a great time chatting with Tee Major, a personal trainer with a background in training the military and a passion for bodyweight exercises. Tee is here to promote his book Urban Calisthenics which features almost 70 bodyweight exercises and 10 precision routines that focus on the whole body strength and conditioning. He is all about working out properly and gradually building strength up to your most badass self!

Bev Sanders founded Las Olas Surfing for Women (the first women’s surfing retreat) on 1997 at the age of 44 years-old--the same year she learned to surf. For Bev, a former Marketing Director of a successful snowboarding company that she co-founded, after finding her balance on the waves she wanted to offer the experience to help “make girls out of women.”

In the second half of our two-part interview with Patricia Moreno (creator of IntenSati,) the FBGs ask her how the fitness industry can do better in presenting a healthier mindset for people to follow. She tells us more honesty and transparency is needed in letting folks know the actual hard work involved to look like a fitness model.

Every once in a while, the FBGs interview someone who offers so many truth bombs that we need to offer it in two episodes. And wowzers--wait until you hear what Patricia Moreno has to say about turning the fitness industry on its ear! (Part 1 of a 2-part interview)

OMG! Guess who is back on the podcast? After a crazy year where he managed to survive both a massive heart attack and cardiac arrest,  Bob Harper is on the FBG podcast to talk about his recovery as well as his new attitude reflected in his latest book The Super Carb Diet. Seriously, Bob gets DEEP in this ep talking about his new way of living that may shock some of his diehard fans. (Like, the fact that he is no longer obsessed with getting to the gym. BIG change there!)

Are you one of the millions of sleep-deprived people trying to make it through the day with little rest? Whether it is a chronic or occasional battle--lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. So it is the FBGs pleasure to talk with renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus who is known as “The Sleep Doctor” and get his best tips for catching a few more beautiful ZZZ’s at night.

The FBGs have a blast talking to Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo, who is a self-described “food nerd” with a degree in food science from UC Berkeley and a Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of California at San Francisco. Michelle is one of the Paleo world’s most popular advocates with hundreds of thousands of followers on social media from around the world.

Ready to meet with someone who is equal parts kind, talented, and interesting? Well, get ready for our newest episode with the lovely Ayesha Curry who is a celebrity cook, cookbook author, television personality, businesswoman, model, and actress. Oh--and she just happens to be married to basketball superstar Stephen Curry

Are you looking to increase more pre & probiotics into your life? Do you even know the difference? Well, the FBGs have you covered in this enlightening interview with dietician extraordinaire Ellie Krieger who is a spokesperson for Renew Life and gives all of the essential facts to get your whole self (not just the gut!) healthier. (She likes to think of probiotics as amazing house guests for your body!)

Get ready for some caffeinated motivation because the FBGs talked with ultra runner and coffee entrepreneur Jax Mariash and wow, does this woman have an amazing amount of energy and wisdom to spare!  Jax is a professional ultra runner who is the first woman in the world to compete in the 4 Deserts race series Grand Slam Plus.

Woot! The FBGs are in full-on celebration mode with our 100th episode and we are seriously ready to party down memory lane! Beginning two years ago with the mission to make “your earholes healthier and happier”--can we just say that we have been lucky enough to have some of the best guests imaginable? (Uh--hello to having THE Bob Harper on not once but twice!)

If you think there is a big divide between being a professional opera singer and a life coach--think again. In this episode, the FBGs meet the amazing and inspiring Shirin Eskandani who went from the stage at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House to become a certified life coach who not only trains personal clients but is also an in-demand public speaker and leads workshops that are intensive of self-transformation and self-growth for women.

Whether you are a longtime yogi or a newbie to ansanas, Kelly DiNardo & Amy Pearce-Hayden have written an incredible book to take your yoga practice to the next level--Living the Sutras: A Guide to Yoga Wisdom Beyond the Mat. (Can I get a Namasthe, people!)

If you ever pondered the connection between emotional pain and baggage and how it can affect your health (or if you are hearing this idea for the first time now.) then you are in for a treat because Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code, talks all about it in this enlightening episode.

What's that you say? Oh, that's just the sound of us being super-psyched to talk with Nerd Fitness founder and "Rebel Leader" Steve Kamb, who combines his obsession with superheroes and video games with kick-ass fitness. Steve's passion for helping everyone find their place at the gym is infectious and his worship of Captain America is real!

The FBGs get into an amazing conversation with two really cool “Fit Chicks” in this episode talking with Laura Jackson and Amanda Quinn of the Fit Chicks Academy--Canada’s largest women-only fitness company. Started in 2008 with a single boot camp class Laura and Amanda (who both grew tired of their corporate jobs) they have since created health retreats, top-selling workout DVDs and nutrition challenges that have helped over 10,000 women transform and reach their goals.

For over ten years Amy Medling (aka the PCOS Diva) has worked exclusively with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. A certified health coach, she has developed a proven diet and lifestyle program that helps women gain control of their health, fertility, happiness, and femininity. If you are suffering from PCOS (and approximately 10% of women do) you may just find some of the answers you are looking from this ep!

If you are in the market to meet your newest working mommy BFF--then you are in luck because today’s guest, Hannah Williams, is the delightful (and super down-to-earth) host of the newest digital series Mom In Progress. A writer and producer of segments for BuzzFeed for several years--Hannah uses her innate on-camera skills showing her life raising her adorable two young boys Jackson and Wyatt.