In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about how and why to set healthy boundaries in your life! Setting boundaries is how you define what is and isn't ok in your world and your relationships. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and resentful towards the people around you, it's probably due to a lack of boundaries. So we talk about how to figure out what your boundaries are, how to clearly set them, and how to effectively hold to them. It's a process that takes time,...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about managing anxiety concerning the future and overcoming what were going to call "worst-case scenario" thinking. Planning for the future and being prepared is obviously not a bad thing! It's when your mind becomes consumed with WORRY about the future, that this kind of thinking becomes overwhelming and even damaging. For a lot of people, worrying about worst-case scenarios has become a habit, so it takes some concerted and...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about women supporting women! We talk about why it can be so hard sometimes and answer the question, "Can we truly support others if we don't love ourselves?" We also give you ideas on how to let go of the judgements you direct towards yourself and others. Weekly Obsessions Tristi: I got my nose pierced a few days ago! I'm still not sure if I'm obsessed with it. But I'm definitely obsessed with how scared I was  ;-) I was scared...

We've both been dealing with a lot of overwhelm lately so this week we decided to talk about what's been on our minds lately! We talk a little bit about the Crossfit Open, loving all of ourselves (even the bad parts), setting goals without shame, the balance myth and more.  Weekly Obsessions Tristi: This week I am obsessed with chocolate! I have a Lindor Dark Chocolate Truffle with just about every cup of coffee. Cassidy: This week I am obsessed with all things Crossfit! This...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're tackling a really tough topic - the recent shooting at a Florida high school. Emotions always run high after a tragedy of this magnitude. And in the social media age where we have constant access to stories and opinions it can be very difficult to cope with the fear and anxiety surrounding violence in schools. So we wanted to discuss how parents, and really any adult, can mange their own grief. And then why and how to talk to kids and teens...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about something we think just about every woman is familiar with - the feeling of being overwhelmed! In fact, we decided to talk about this topic because both of us have been overwhelmed the last couple of weeks. It's a rough place to be in! So we discuss what we do, where we go, and how we cope with overwhelm.  Weekly Obsessions Tristi: This week I'm obsessed with music of all flavors! I'm listening to it while I do the dishes,...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we are so thrilled to be chatting with three time Crossfit Games athlete, Tiffany Hendrickson! Tiffany was the 11th Fittest Woman on Earth in 2014 and was a member of the 2017 Affiliate Cup Championship Team, Wasatch Brutes. This incredible mom-of-three retired from life as a professional Crossfit athlete after the Games last year. She then found herself in unfamiliar territory after a lifetime of competitive athletics. She talked candidly...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about the pursuit of happy and why it can actually be damaging to your mental health! We give you ideas for embracing every emotion that may come your way throughout the day. We also talk about how to reframe the goal to be "happy" to being "content" instead.  Weekly Obsessions Cassidy: This week I'm obsessed with gardening...which I know sounds a little weird since it is January. I've been looking at seeds and thinking about...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about self care - what it is, why it's so important and why it isn't actually SELFISH. We have found that women (us included!) have a really hard time doing anything for themselves without feeling selfish. So during this episode we really question that idea and whether self care can actually be in the interest of everyone around you.  Weekly Obsessions Cassidy: Honestly this week I've been obsessed with figuring out the whole...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles Cassidy is on her own! Tristi needed to say "no" to the podcast this week so she could say "yes" to other things. So Cassidy decided to talk about the importance of saying "no." It's such a hard thing to learn to do but it becomes easier when you reframe what is actually happening when you say "no." Instead of concentrating on what you're saying "no" to think about what you're actually saying "yes" to instead! You're time is precious and you need...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about the good, the bad and the ugly of New Year's resolutions! This is actually a topic that we have very different opinions on. Tristi loves making resolutions every year whereas Cassidy has actively chosen to never set them. In this episode we cover why our opinions differ so much and why that's ok! We also give you lots of guidance to determine what kind of goal setting will work the best for you and how to set goals without...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we are so excited to be interviewing Mirna Valerio, aka The Mirnavator! We discovered Mirna a few months ago through an incredible documentary she did with REI. If you haven't seen the video yet, be sure to click here to watch it on the REI website. As soon as we watched the documentary we knew we wanted to have Mirna on the show.  Mirna is an ultrarunner which means she frequently runs races of 30+ miles!  She also happens to be plus-sized and a...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about core values! It's something we've already touched on in a couple of episodes but we wanted to spend a little more time exploring what a value really is, how to figure out what our own values are, and why it matters in our day to day lives.  During the episode Cassidy mentions a values exercise that she uses with her clients. We wanted to include that here for those of you that would like to try it out! You can also find another...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we are thrilled to have Emily Fonnesbeck, RD, CD, CLT, as our guest!  Emily is a registered dietitian who considers her philosophy to be a little bit different. She's not so concerned about WHAT people eat, but WHY they're eating and their relationship with food. She's much more interested in the behaviors around food. She works primarily with disordered eating and eating disorders. We've both followed Emily on social media for a few years now and...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we’re talking about friendships - how they work in your world, what they mean to you, and how they help you grow as a person! We both feel like navigating adult female friendships can be really difficult sometimes. But we've also found ways to make it a lot less confusing! So in this episode we share what has and hasn't worked for us in our own friendships. We also talk about how to define what you value in your friendships and why it...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we’re talking about holiday values! You'll learn how to define what is MOST important to you during this season and how to align your actions with those values. We strongly believe that the more you align yourself with your own values, the more the people around you will love, appreciate and honor you because you’re no longer fighting against who you are. Weekly Obsessions Cassidy: This week my baby girl, Riley, turned 1! It's really exciting and...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we’re talking about how to survive the holidays with your sanity still intact! The holidays can be hard for so many different reasons. From financial hardship, to difficult family relationships (or even NO family relationships), to overly packed schedules and more. We're doubting that anybody gets through this time of year without facing stress of some kind! So this week we're sharing some of the tips and tricks we've picked up over the years for...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we’re talking about core beliefs! We’ll talk about what they are, where they come from, and most importantly, how to change the negative ones.  A core belief is a belief that you hold so deeply that you sometimes don't even know you have it. It is underneath everything you do and directs your whole life. Even a seemingly small core belief, can affect your life in a big way! Negative or incorrect core beliefs can hold you back from ever making...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about something that every parent deals with - guilt! Guilt, and even shame, are totally normal emotions but we don't have to let guilt turn into shame. In Episode 5 we talked about the difference between the two. Guilt is, I DID something bad, whereas shame is, I AM something bad. During this episode we talk about some of our own "mom guilt" moments and outline just what you can do do keep your mom guilt from turning into mom shame!...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're doing a little check-in! We've covered a lot of big topics in the first 10 episodes of the show so we thought it would be a great time to follow up on a few of the things we've shared. We cover positive affirmations, mediation, crowns, women supporting women, and peaks and valleys. So a little bit of everything! We'll link below to the episodes where we originally talked about each of those topics so that you can go back and listen if you...

On the Show In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're tackling a heavy topic - October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. This is a topic that neither of us actually has any personal experience with but it's something that we feel like doesn't get talked about enough. So we decided to have our producer, Kaitlyn Nystul, come on the show to talk about her experience with having an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage. Approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage....

On the Show In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about adult bullying! Contrary to what most of us probably believe, bullying doesn't stop in high school. It happens all the time among grown women in the work place, in gyms, in homes, etc. And in the "real world" bullying can be even more dangerous because there isn't a teacher there to stop the abuse. Most of the time we don't even realize it's happening - especially when we're the ones doing the bullying. And just...

On the Show In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about therapy! Cassidy is a professional therapist and Tristi has been going to therapy for about a year. We have both seen the stigma that surrounds therapy and know that the idea exists that only crazy people go to therapy. Well, we are here to tell you that is just not true! Who do we think needs to go to therapy? EVERYONE! And we're not just saying that because Cassidy is a therapist. ;-) Therapy can be an incredible...

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about the tools we use to help us manage everything that's going on in our lives! Mindfulness is one of the main tools we use to manage our shame, our self-image, our inner bitch and more. Meditation is a form of mindfulness, and Tristi's favorite way to decompress and get out of her own head. If you are looking to start meditating, guided meditation is a great option! We especially like the Headspace app for guided meditations....

In this episode of the Sweatpants Chronicles we're talking about something that it seems we all do - make ourselves feel terrible by comparing ourselves to complete strangers! We discuss why we do this and how we can work to change our negative thought patterns. We also talk about ways women can work to lift each other up instead of putting one another down. And we share some advice from one of our favorite authors, Constance Hall. You can click here to check out her book, Like a...