• Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK - The Podcast

  • De: Melyssa Allen
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Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK - The Podcast

De: Melyssa Allen
  • Resumen

  • Welcome to the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK podcast, where we have casual conversations about ways to live happier and healthier that don't require you to ditch everything you enjoy in life! We refer to our listeners as Change Makers, because if you are tuning in - then you are probably working on making some positive changes in your life! With occasional guests from the health and well-being industry that share their stories and strategies for making healthy living suck less, you are sure to walk away with knowledge and tangible tips for ways to put it into practice in your own life!
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  • 33. Fitness for Every BODY with Award Winning Personal Trainer, Tara De Leon
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of the Healthy Living Doesn't Have to Suck podcast, Melyssa welcomes guest Tara De Leon, a personal trainer who is challenging industry norms with her weight-neutral and plus-size approach, which we absolutely LOVE and is sooooo aligned with our own messaging! They discuss Tara's journey in the fitness industry, battling body image issues, and overcoming gym intimidation. Tara shares her strategies for making the gym a less intimidating place and emphasizes the importance of finding enjoyable and sustainable fitness routines. They also explore the significance of self-acceptance and intuitive eating. Join the conversation to get inspired and learn practical tips for your healthy lifestyle journey!ABOUT TARA DE LEONTara De Leon is a personal trainer, professor of Health, Fitness and Exercise Studies, podcaster, speaker, and author. Tara has helped hundreds of women feel badass and confident by teaching them how to lift weights and get strong, healthy, and empowered. Tara teaches women to take up space and to stop apologizing for their bodies. Specializing in fitness for fertility, prenatal and postnatal fitness, she loves helping moms go from hot mess to hot mom. Tara is passionate about health and fitness and strives to constantly improve herself to better help her clients.Tara has a master’s degree in Human Movement from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Brigham Young University-Hawaii, and maintains 14 other advanced certifications pertaining to fitness, wellness, and lifestyle. She is the Personal Trainer of the Year for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has won “Best Personal Trainer” twice, “Best Lifestyle Coach” once, and has been voted “Best Prenatal Fitness Coach” four years in a row by What’s Up Annapolis Magazine.When Tara is not working, you can find her eating sushi or tacos, going for walks, baking, and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband, Marcus, their 3-year-old son, Maverick, and their Aussie pup, Chula.CONNECT WITH TARAVisit Tara's WebsiteInstagram: Tara De Leon FitnessWellness Rebranded Podcast: Why You Should Ditch Tracking Your BMIBuy Tara's Book on Amazon: Hot Mess to Hot MomCHECK OUT OUR LINKSJoin the Change Maker Collective group coaching membership to receive support, accountability, and coaching from Melyssa to achieve your lifestyle change goals!Check out our size inclusive virtual fitness studio, Move with Melyssa!Grab our FREE 25-minute audiobook Introduction sneak peek from the book!Join our FREE Change Maker Community here!Grab your copy of Melyssa's book here!Follow us on Instagram: @melyssa_with_a_why and @healthylivingdoesnthavetosuckEmail Melyssa at: info@melyssawithawhy.comVisit our website: https://www.healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck.com/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Season Three!00:54 Introducing Tara DeLeon: Shaking Up the Fitness Industry 01:55 Tara's Journey: Embracing Weight Neutrality 03:01 Winning Personal Trainer of the Year: Mixed Emotions 04:15 Body Positivity and Overcoming Industry Bias 10:23 The Importance of Listening to Your Body 19:43 Creating a Supportive Gym Environment 23:23 Empowerment and Self-Confidence in the Gym 24:00 Utilizing Gym Resources and Trainers 24:48 Starting a Healthy Lifestyle Journey 26:55 Small, Sustainable Changes for Fitness 28:10 Personal Stories of Fitness Transformation 33:08 Overcoming Gym Intimidation 40:43 Connecting with Tara and Final Thoughts
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    44 m
  • 32. Recommitting to Your Goals: Tackling Q1 Setbacks and Cultivating a Winning Mindset for the 2nd Quarter of 2025
    Mar 14 2025

    Recommitting to Your Goals: Tackling Q1 Setbacks and Cultivating a Winning Mindset for the 2nd Quarter of 2025In the season three opener of Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK, Melyssa, a double board certified lifestyle medicine coach and size inclusive fitness specialist, discusses the common struggles of maintaining New Year's resolutions and goals as the first quarter of the year comes to an end. She emphasizes the importance of seeing life as a game where setbacks are just part of the journey and encourages listeners to recommit to their goals no matter what. Melyssa shares her personal challenges with maintaining productivity habits and offers practical tips, including temporary discipline and the 5-second rule, to regain momentum. She also highlights upcoming resources like the 'Full Plate Living' program and a quarterly goal-setting call to support listeners in their health and wellness journey.

    Join our upcoming FREE Full Plate Living Information Session on Friday, 3/21 at 12pm EST or grab a spot in our upcoming Full Plate Living group coaching cohort!

    TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Season Three!01:05 Life as a Full-Time Small Business Owner01:38 Reevaluating New Year's Resolutions06:03 Overcoming Self-Sabotage10:20 The Power of Recommitment12:41 Upcoming Events and Opportunities16:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts17:57 Bonus: Lifestyle Medicine Mini Makeover


    WORK WITH MELYSSA

    • Join the Change Maker Collective group coaching community to receive support, accountability, and coaching from Melyssa to achieve your lifestyle change goals!
    • Check out our size inclusive virtual fitness studio, Move with Melyssa!
    • Grab our FREE sneak peek of the audiobook!
    • Join our FREE Change Maker Community here!
    • Grab your copy of Melyssa's book here!
    • Follow us on Instagram: @melyssa_with_a_why and @healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck
    • Email Melyssa at: info@melyssawithawhy.com
    • Visit our website: https://www.healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck.com/
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    19 m
  • 31. BONUS: Small Business Saturday & Life Updates!
    Nov 30 2024

    In this episode, Melyssa Allen-Oddi shares exciting updates, including getting married and turning 35. She reflects on the mental relief following her wedding and gives heartfelt shoutouts to the vendors who made the day special.

      • Emma from First Coast Weddings & Events
      • SarahMarie & Megan from Faithful Florals
      • Alison & Jay from Life & Love Studio
      • DJ Kris from Footloose Entertainment
      • Heather Benzal at St. Augustine Beach Embassy Suites by Hilton


    Melyssa announces the release of the second edition and audiobook version of Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK and introduces her new Lifestyle Medicine Makeover workshop that is currently on sale for Cyber Weekend.

    Melyssa shares about her journey back to teaching group fitness and the significance of making life changes that bring fulfillment. She encourages all listeners to support small businesses this weekend and every other day of the year!


    WORK WITH MELYSSA

    • Grab your copy of Healthy Living Doesn't Have to SUCK here!
    • Join the Change Maker Collective group coaching membership to receive support, accountability, and coaching from Melyssa to achieve your lifestyle change goals!
    • Join the Lifestyle Medicine Makeover workshop happening on January 17th, 2025!
    • Check out Melyssa's size inclusive virtual fitness studio, Move with Melyssa, and try out a livestream or on demand class today!


    Let's connect!

    • Visit our website: https://www.healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck.com/
    • Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@melyssa_with_a_why⁠ and ⁠@healthylivingdoesnthavetosuck⁠
    • Email Melyssa at: ⁠info@melyssawithawhy.com⁠


    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates00:41 Wedding Recap and Vendor Shoutouts05:21 Turning 35 and Reflecting on Life Transitions07:42 Rewriting and Releasing the Second Edition of My Book12:17 Lifestyle Medicine Makeover Workshop16:55 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Plans

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    20 m
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