Exercise helps college students manage stress! In 2002, certified personal trainer Holly Kouvo had a vision: to create an independent personal training company that teaches clients innovative ways to fit exercise into their daily lives. You can improve balance and strength using chairs, build strength by doing arm curls with a gallon of milk while waiting in line at the grocery store, or exercise with bands in a hotel room. Holly's philosophy differs from the traditional "create-a-standard-routine-for-the-gym" mantra. She prides herself on creating customized programs that fit each client's unique lifestyle. Holly takes your goals, likes and dislikes, strengths, and time constraints, and helps you to fit fitness in to your day.

In episode 614 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Holly to dedicate her life to helping others "fit fitness in", how college students in their 20s can start investing in their long-term brain and body health, some of the biggest misconceptions young adults have about aging and wellness, how exercise helps college students to manage stress, what are some simple, creative ways college students can "fit fitness in" throughout their day, how much exercise does a college student really need to see benefits, how nutrition plays into brain health and longevity, how fraternity and sorority leaders can model this within their chapters to build healthier, more energized communities, and what lessons we can learn in her upcoming book, "Fitting Fitness In: Staying Fit, Sharp, and Independent as You Age". Enjoy!

Getting to forgiveness is very possible! Our next guest is Melissa Jean Rod, but you can call her M.J. She is a writer, speaker, sunset-chaser, and accidental detective of her own family tree. She helps women navigate the heartbreak of father wounds, the confusion of family secrets, and the questions of identity with honesty, hope, and a healthy dose of humor. Her debut book, The Daddy Files tells the true story of what happened when she found out the man she thought was my father… wasn't. It's part memoir, part mystery, and all about how God shows up in the middle of our mess. If you've ever felt left out, let down, or like you're carrying questions no one's answering—she sees you. She has been there. And she wrote this story for you.

In episode 613 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired MJ to write "The Daddy Files", how that truth changed her life, how growing up without a father shaped the decisions she made, how college students can start healing from the "father wound" if they've never had that relationship modeled in their lives, why it's important to get to forgiveness, how her faith evolved through the process of uncovering family secrets, why humor is essential in overcoming trauma, what advice she has for others who discover unexpected truths about their families through DNA testing, how her family relationships changed after the truth came out, and what MJ would tell her 20 year-old self. Enjoy!

The problem of declining fertility rates globally will have a significant impact on the future. Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri is an OBGYN with over 30 years of practice dedicated to women's health, fertility, and reproductive education. With a unique blend of clinical expertise and a deep commitment to evidence-based, holistic care, she empowers individuals and couples to take charge of their reproductive journey. Dr. Marina is also a passionate educator and mentor, with years of experience teaching medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals through her work as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa. She is known for her warm, accessible teaching style and ability to translate complex medical science into practical, actionable guidance.

In episode 612 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Dr. Marina to combine medical science with a holistic approach, what motivated her to write "Optimize Your Fertility Naturally", why younger people are surprised to learn that lifestyle affects fertility, why college students should care about reproductive health and fertility today, what are the early warning signs that a woman's reproductive health may be suffering, how diet, exercise, and sleep influence hormone balance and reproductive health, what are the most effective ways to reduce its impact on reproductive health, why declining fertility rates globally is an urgent problem, and what myths about women's fertility she would like to see disappear once and for all. Enjoy!