Finding Our Hunger

Friends are always friends no matter how far you have to travel back in time. If you have memories together, there is always a piece of your friendship inside your heart. – Kellie O’Connor “Remember, happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.”  – Roy Goodman In today’s podcast with personal trainer Theresa Goodrich we learn: * Steps for building a better body image * The difference between personal training and coaching * How to breathe like a crocodile (and why we should remember do it more often) * How to eat an elephant Connect with Theresa on Facebook, @tgoodrich001 on Instagram, or @Reese0010 on Twitter. Read more about Theresa at In My Skinny Genes   Listen: Kaila Prins on Livin’ La Vida Low Carb with Jimmy Moore Listen: Finding Our Hunger with Jimmy Moore Listen: Finding Our Hunger with Jessi Kneeland   Join the conversation at facebook.com/findingourhunger. Subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes or Stitcher Radio, and make sure to leave a review. Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes   [img src]  

“There is no passion to be found playing small–in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” –Nelson Mandela   “No one’s happiness but my own is in my power to achieve or to destroy.” –Ayn Rand Today’s guest is Anne-Sophie Reinhardt, the utterly beautiful soul behind annesophie.us. In this episode, we: * Learn how to reframe a negative thought by saying, “How interesting!” * Discuss how to do a trust fall–with yourself * Break free from patterns by discerning appearance from reality Connect with Anne-Sophie: annesophie.us @theannesophie Facebook.com/AnneSophieReinhardt Read more about Anne-Sophie at In My Skinny Genes. Join the conversation at facebook.com/findingourhunger. Subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes or Stitcher Radio, and make sure to leave a review. Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes [img src]  

 “Chance favors the prepared mind.” –Louis Pasteur “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius Today we interviewed Kevin Geary of The Rebooted Body, an incredible  resource for those looking to eat, move, and perform better–while un-learning the lies and half-truths that we’ve been fed on our “high-fact” diets. We discuss: * Why you need to measure your biomarkers and not your weight (see: Wellness FX) * The Rebooted Body “Success Triangle” * How to start prioritizing the “important” instead of the “urgent” * Why making lists can help you change your definition (and fear of) failure You’ll definitely want to check out Kevin’s amazing podcast and blog. You can connect with him on Facebook and Twitter, too. Read more about Kevin at In My Skinny Genes. Read: It’s Not Your Fault (at the Rebooted Body) Read: The Health and Fitness Industry is Dead (at the Rebooted Body) Read: Oxygen Magazine is Coming Back–and I’m not Happy About It (at In My Skinny Genes) Join the conversation at facebook.com/findingourhunger. Subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes or Stitcher Radio, and make sure to leave a review. Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes  

The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” – Anna Quindlen “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra Today’s guest is Todd Dosenberry, a young entrepreneur and a health blogger with an incredibly balanced perspective about life, work, food, and family. In this episode we get real about about: * How to face the fears you THINK you are afraid of * What honesty actually means * How to experience life without a bucket list * What to do when you have 25 of the same polo shirt (in different colors!) Read: When Oreos Are a Health Food Connect with Todd at primaltoad.com, on Facebook at ToadalWellness, Twitter @primaltoad, Pinterest, or on Google+. Download his smoothie eBook, too! Read more about Todd at In My Skinny Genes. Join the conversation at facebook.com/findingourhunger. Subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes or Stitcher Radio, and make sure to leave a review. Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes [img src]

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. – Joseph Campbell “Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog. Make sure everything you do is so completely crazy it’s unbelievable…” – Roald Dahl Today’s podcast guest is Billy Abel, an Austin-based guitarist with a history of doing it all. (Literally. He’s shoed horses and flown planes and run restaurants…and so much more.) Billy just released his first CD with singer/songwriter Mandy Rowden (awesome in her own right!), and the two of them are touring the country, helping others sate their hunger for incredible music. In the podcast, we ask: * Do you have the “Someday Disease?”  * Are you talking about your guitar or are you playing it?  * What kind of fire are you carrying in your bags?  Hang out until the end of the podcast and you’ll hear the title track from Billy’s album Better Angels.  If you want to get in touch with Billy (or order the CD), head over to billyabel.com or connect with him on facebook. And you can read more about Billy at In My Skinny Genes! You can also now join the conversation and start finding your hunger on Facebook–are you as excited as we are? You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio so you never miss an episode! Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes Interview with Bob Schneider in Lone Star Magazine  The Station by Robert J. Hastings  

Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity –Hippocrates “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” — Miriam Beard Happy National Recovery Month! We we so incredibly lucky to have Dr. Herby Bell, a chiropractic doctor who assists his patients in recovering from addiction through the principles of ancestral health, nutrition, and fitness. In today’s episode, we discuss: * The power of names * Finding meaning by acknowledging the nested emergence of all that’s come before us * Writing our stories but forgetting the ending so we can just enjoy the ride * Turning detours into milestones * Learning how to incorporate sustainable practices into our recovered lives And so much more. You can read more about Dr. Herby Bell over at my blog, or you can connect with him at  http://recoveryhealthcare.me or on Facebook at Recovery Health. And be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio so you never miss an episode! Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes [img src]  

“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” — Pat Conroy “You have to fight for the story you want.” -Ito Aghayere I wish that I could force everyone in the world to listen to today’s episode of Finding Our Hunger. Every guest brings such incredible stories and insights, but I believe that there are some incredibly poignant messages that came out of our conversation with Jessi Kneeland, certified personal trainer and the brains behind Empowering Fitness. In today’s episode, we discuss: * Why you should jump out of airplanes and wear outfits that delight you * What every woman (& man) needs to think about before discussing body image with children and teens * How to flip the script and change the conversation when someone brings up negative body image * Why settling is scarier than being brave You can connect with Jessi on her blog at jessikneeland.wordpress.com (full website coming soon!) or on twitter @jessikneeland. And don’t forget to read more about Jessi on my blog, inmyskinnygenes.com and subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio! Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes [img source]

“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.”–Lillian Smith “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself”–Leo Tolstoy I’m pretty sure that, after this podcast, I’m changing my vacation plans, leaving my bags at home, and booking the next flight to Australia. Jimmy Moore is THAT influential, people. And the funny thing is, he’s working hard NOT to be an expert or a guru, but rather just the wonderfully relatable, hard working human being he is to serve as an example and help re-shape the health of our nation (and other nations–see: Australia, for one!) I haven’t known him for long, but I feel like he’s an indelible part of my journey and hopefully, if he isn’t already, an important addition to yours. His journey is unending, as are all of our journeys, and he’s a heck of a sherpa to have if you’re planning on stepping into previously uncharted territory of health and wellbeing. You can connect with him in various and sundry ways (and read more about Jimmy at inmyskinnygenes.com): Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Blog http://www.livinlavidalowcarb.com/blog The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show Podcast http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com E-mail him: livinlowcarbman@charter.net Tweet @livinlowcarbman Jimmy’s self-published books: 2009–“21 Life Lessons From Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb” 2006–“Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb” So go check out Ito’s blog for more on what’s up in her world, and don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio! Hope you are all having a beautiful week, Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes

“The journey not the arrival matters.” – T. S. Eliot “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G.K. So here’s the thing: when it comes to communicating about nutrition, we’re not always speaking the same language. Sometimes, that’s literally the case, and my good friend Marilyn Olmsted is about to make a major life change in order to become the missing translator. In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to become unbound from expectation–to leave your bags in the closet and just go take the first steps along your journey. Marilyn is about to leave behind the bags filled with her family business and her already established success in order to forge a new path in helping her community learn how to speak the language of nutrition and health. You can become Marilyn’s friend on Facebook (more social media and websites to come, once her health coaching business is off and running!), and you can learn more about her at inmyskinnygenes.com. You can also read up on what Ito’s been up to over at theoverachievingliar.com. As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio, and we’d love to hear your feedback! Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes PS to listen to the CD that Marilyn and I discuss at the beginning of the podcast, go check out our good friend Billy Abel’s site and order a copy of Better Angels now! (I don’t get any money for saying that, by the way. Billy’s just awesome, and his music is really fantastic. So there.) [img source]

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” – Cesare Pavese “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye I am constantly amazed by how much strength and wisdom some of our younger guests already possess. The case is no different with today’s guest, who is freshly graduated from undergrad and just beginning an incredible journey to becoming a health coach with a thriving business. Madelyn Moon (who, by the way, has the coolest name ever!) has learned how to develop a healthy relationship with her own body after having dealt with the critiques of competition judges, and she’s setting out on a mission to help others find the balance between a desire for strength, beauty, and a potential chance at the competition stage and their own relationship with and love for their bodies. Take a listen and then go connect with Madelyn at moonfitness.net, follow her @moonfitness on twitter or instagram, or like her at facebook.com/moonfitness. You can also join me at inmyskinnygenes.com (where I’ve posted more about the lovely Madelyn Moon!) and Ito at theoverachievingliar.com… And, of course, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio, so you’ll never miss an episode. Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes [img source]

“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.”– Lin Yutang “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma–which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.” –Steve Jobs I feel like…if I gush about our guests anymore on this blog, you’re going to stop believing me when I tell you how incredible they are. But I swear this podcast is going to blow your mind. Ever been curious about what Abel James is writing in his notebook? In today’s podcast, he shares what he’s been writing–as well as some absolutely on-point, earth-shattering, mindset shifting thoughts about eating well without driving yourself nuts, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, and why we should be more like Bill Russell, the basketball player who lost his lunch before every game. You can learn more about Abel (and listen to his amazing podcast) by visiting fatburningman.com, or sign up to become a part of his coaching circle by joining leanbodycommunity.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook or Twitter, if you’re so inclined (and you should be!). And while you’re clicking links, don’t forget to join me at inmyskinnygenes.com and Ito at theoverachievingliar.com… AND! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio, if you haven’t already. That’s all for now, Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes PS Here’s a link to the article on “Hunter Gatherer Clues to Obesity,” which Ito references in the episode. [img source]

Though you cannot go back and have a brand new start, you can start now and have a brand new end. — John Maxwell The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” – Anna Quindlen I don’t even know how to best introduce today’s guest because she is such a force of nature that she seems to speak for herself. Kira Olson is so many things to so many people–a role model who has her stuff together in ways we can only hope to emulate. Her bags are packed with faith and hope, and for all of the patches they’ve accumulated in her many travels, they stand as a shining example for the people she helps through addiction, disorder, and self-doubt. You can reach Kira at klynnolson[at]gmail[dot]com if you’d like to give her a shout-out. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio! As always, come say hello (and read more about Kira) at inmyskinnygenes.com/unplanned or check out Ito’s latest musings at theoverachievingliar.com. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on today’s episode! Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes

“I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” –Lillian Smith “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” –Henry Miller Matter cannot be created or destroyed–and neither can the indefatigable spirit of today’s podcast guest, the girl whose very name means the opposite of destruction: Akshaya Shivkumar. Akshaya is a traveler in every sense of the word–she is no tourist, come to see the sights and leave, but a true connoisseur of culture. And the best part? Her journey is only just beginning. You can connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter–or check out her blog, opalodyssey.wordpress.com. Here is one of Akshaya’s favorite quotes, to get you geared up for this awesome episode: “You see things; you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say ‘Why not?”  ― George Bernard Shaw (Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio so you won’t miss a podcast!) Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes PS You can read about my Craigslist “Missed Connection” here. 

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are…” – Unknown “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro It’s hard to hear a friend talk about the first time she gave in to an eating disorder. It’s devastating when it’s your own sister. This week on the podcast, my little sister, Ariel Prins, talks about life after college, life with a navy boyfriend, and life post-eating disorder. This is actually the first time I’ve ever heard how her disorder began, which was more than a little intense. Ariel is incredibly mature for her age (and, no, I don’t think she’s as much of a “grandma” as she says she is!). Give her a listen and check out the blog post (with pictures!) at In My Skinny Genes. And, as always, make sure you never miss a podcast by subscribing to us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio! & come say hello to me at inmyskinnygenes.com and Ito at theoverachievingliar.com. Also! If you’re in the New York City area, go show Ito some love by seeing her show, the Obeah Symphony, in its final weekend! Details at http://www.thebillieholiday.org/ Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes PS At one point in the interview, I call my sister “Nell.” Just so you’re not confused, it’s a nickname from a childhood game of make-believe that’s just stuck around for one reason or another.

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” –Jawaharial Nehru “If it scares you, it might be a good thing try.” One of the common threads that often comes up in our discussions with guests is direction. Where is this journey taking us and why are we following this particular road? Today’s guest is Hadass Eviatar, whose self-reinvention is an ongoing process. Wife, mother, blogger, scientist, teacher, and friend, Hadass’s passport has collected–both metaphorically and in actuality. I love today’s podcast because Hadass is so candid about her professional hunger and her work to satiate it. She’s a truly good soul, and I’m so glad that our respective journeys ended up bringing us together. After you listen, go check out the “My Coat of Many Colors” blog at hadasseviatar.com and sign up for her newsletter. And be sure to send her some love @HadassEviatar on Twitter! And, as always, make sure you never miss a podcast by subscribing to us on iTunes or Stitcher Radio! & come say hello to me at inmyskinnygenes.com and Ito at theoverachievingliar.com. Stay hungry, @MissSkinnyGenes