Health Interrupted

We are really excited to bring you today’s episode with Chelsea McCarthy, an entrepreneur, artist and Co-Creator of ON&ON who has survived two bouts of cancer, under the age of 30. Chelsea is an artist, facilitator and entrepreneur. Most recently she co-founded ON & ON where she is primarily the creative director but wears many other hats. She is part of an artist run collective where she facilitates residencies and other art projects. She maintains her own studio practice in sculpture, writing and drawing. She loves to live as close to nature as possible. Today she lives and works from Kauai, Hawaii. 00:01:46 Our Sponsor for today’s episode is On & On Frankincense Hand and Body Wash Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com and click on the Sponsor page to get to On & On. Use code HEALTH for a special discount! 00:03:00 Gina & Laura talk about living in the stress response & Gina’s adrenal insufficiency 05:00:00 Chelsea talks about being 20 and diagnosed with metastatic papillary carcinoma that had spread to her lymph nodes. 00:06:05 March 2020 cancer markers elevated and during covid had a second surgery because her cancer came back 00:07:20 Chelsea talked about cutting toxic relationships, lifestyle choices, quitting smoking, drinking, etc… 00:09:00 Chelsea talks about creating her own existence from scratch and being more than a label of a 2 time cancer survivor, that informs who she is not WHO she is. 00:09:48 Chelsea talks about having surgery and radiation and opting out of oral chemotherapy even though eligible 00:11:00 Chelsea talks about mindfulness practice as a component for a healing process 00:11:16 Chelsea talks about Gerson Institute and alternative therapies abroad 00:12:11 Chelsea mentions M Clinic in Virginia run Dr Zach Bush 00:15:00 Chelsea talks about screaming at the top of her lungs as an outlet! 00:18:00 Chelsea talks about ON&ON, how it came to be and what it is 00:22:38 Chelsea talks about family history of trauma - her dad in a car accident, in a coma for 6 months and left him permanently blind 00:22:49 When Chelsea is 24 her dad is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and talks about embodying trauma on a cellular, biochemical level and not being an emotional agent for anybody because she’s not ready to miss all of this and to continue to show up! 00:27:37 Chelsea talks about Adrienne Maree Brown and Octavia Butler and the concept of valuing critical connections over critical mass. 00:29:35 Chelsea talks about finding out her dad who raised her wasn’t her biological father and how validated she felt after finding out the truth. 00:38:20 Chelsea talks about living in Kauai, Hawaii - living with the elements, being out of control and how it helps her live so presently. 00:38:50 Chelsea talks about working with an ayurvedic nutritionist and doshas & vata, pitta, kapha. 00:42:18 Chelsea talks about ON & ON, curating a pantry of the best botanical products and gathering in community being the foundational elements of ON&ON. www.on-and-on.co 00:47:55 - 00:55:00 Chelsea gives tips on fitness, nutrition, mental/spiritual & beauty 00:55:06 - Chelsea gives call to action 00:56:48 www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com click on SPONSORS ON & ON Frankincense Hand & Body Wash to purchase! Connect with our guest, Chelsea McCarthy: Instagram: @se_a_sea Website: www.on-and-on.co Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information KEYWORDS: Cancer Survivor Vitality Wellness Alternative therapies Mindfulness Practices Health

Welcome to Health Interrupted, we’re your hosts Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We’re ecstatic to bring you today’s episode with Stunt Girl, Ninja Warrior and Modern Day Wonder Woman - that’s right, she is a superstar in the blockbuster films Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984. Jessie is KNOWN for smashing stereotypes, and defying the impossible. She routinely ranks among the top MEN on the strength-based obstacles of Ninja Warrior and is the first woman to clear multiple courses in America, Japan, and Germany. She attributes much of her success on the seemingly impossible obstacles to her study of Engineering and her decade long career in stunts. Awarded the Action Icon Award for “Stuntwoman of the Year, her credits include: Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Transformers, Die Hard, The Dark Knight, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, and Leverage. She was an elite pole vaulter, a high level gymnast, and trained in martial arts, high falls, wipeouts, skydiving, motorcycles, stunt driving, fire, wirework, and trapeze. She is most proud of her ability to push beyond her limits, and transform setbacks into opportunities. 001:18 Our Sponsor for today’s episode is On & On Frankincense Hand and Body Wash Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com and click on the Sponsor page to get to On & On. Use code HEALTH for a special discount! 00:2:15 Gina creates a new word “Girlmance”. 00:3:25 Gina and Laura introduce Jessie Graff. 00:4:44 Jessie talks about her many health interruptions & having to work at a high physical level every day. 00:6:02 Nine surgeries later, Titan Games called, so she had stem cell injections instead of a 10th surgery and began rehabbing and rebuilding. 00:7:47 More “NINJURIES” leave Jessie hobbling from July to January. 00:9:15 Jessie realizes that her identity is tied up in doing what she loves to do...being a ninja. 00:12:38 Post Surgery Jessie gets her doctors cell number and asks amusing questions 00:13:34 Gina asks Jessie to reveal a day-in-the-life of a Ninja Warrior 00:15:05 Jessie uses her “down time” to follow what inspired her at the time. Learning the systems of the body AND American Sign Language. 00:16:25 Laura asks Jessie where she got her Nutrition Certificate (ISSA) and what she eats. 00:18:39 Jessie creates the idea of a NINJURY program for Ninja Athletes to help prevent injury. 00:20:00 Gina asks if Jessie takes supplements or gets nutrients from food only 00:21:37 Jessie talks about her love/hate relationship with Sucralose (Splenda) and the negative effects. 00:23:17 Jessie's Obsession with Lenny & Larrys Complete Cookie www.lennylarry.com 00:25:39 Laura puts Jessie in the “HEALTH SEAT” for tips and biohacks on Fitness, Nutrition, Beauty and Mental/Spiritual 00:29:20 Jessie gets a self-inflicted black eye 00:32:14 Jessie gives us her CALL TO ACTION 00:35:50 Gina & Laura thank Jessie for being on the podcast! Connect with Jessie Graff Instagram: @jessiegraffpwr Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information Key Words: Ninja Warrior rehabilitation surgeries Titan Games Ninja Warrior Strength Training Nutrition Fitness Competition

Welcome to Health Interrupted! We're your hosts, Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We are really excited to bring you today’s episode with Drs. Bita & Shawn Nasseri. That’s right, they are married and both doctors – a true powerhouse couple. Dr. Bita is a medical innovator and a transplant and cardiac trained anesthesiologist. She is highly decorated – she graduated summa cum laude with a medical degree from UCLA’s accelerated Bio-med program. She completed her training and residency at the Mayo Clinic, USC, and UCLA, where she specialized in cardiac, transplant, airway, and outpatient anesthesia. Her extensive education provided the basis for the dedicated care she provides to her patients and led to her role as a trusted medical voice. Dr. Shawn Nasseri, a renowned Harvard and Mayo Clinic trained Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon, otherwise known as ENT to the stars. For over 20 years, some of the most celebrated musical artists and entertainers in the world like Justin Timberlake, Pink, Josh Groban, Kylie Jenner, Seth McFarland and more have entrusted him with their health. Together, they created The Euka Wellness system, a suite of clean, conscious products that protect and boost the immune system helping keep you, and others around you, healthy and protected. The Euka Wellness System includes carefully crafted formulas using blends of extracts and essential oils that bring balanced protection and a soothing aromatherapy into perfect harmony for optimum wellness. Our Sponsors for today’s episode are Z.E.N. FOODS use HEALTH10off for discount and LOMOLIQUE use HEALTH10 for discount at www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com on Sponsor Page! 3:30 Gina & Laura talk about their chronic sinus infections and the link to environmental allergies & food sensitivities 6:20 Laura & Gina welcome Drs Shawn & Bita Nasseri. 6:45 The doctors talk about the three most common health interruptions in their practice and keeping their patients healthy throughout the year. 9:45 Infection starts in the pathway through the nose, social distance allows for LESS of a viral load. 12:40 Dr Shawn talks about HOW/how NOT to clean your nose. 17:03 How health & nutrition are important to the state of your immune system. Vitamin D, B, calcium, magnesium levels. 20:30 How stress damages the immune system. Lack of sleep. 22:21 Gina suggests hugging a tree. Dr Shawn agrees. 23:01 Story behind creation of the Euka Box www.eukawell.com Get 15% off Euka products with code HEALTH15 go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com click on the EUKA link on the Sponsor page. 29:10 how much hand sanitizer is too much and why. 33:00 Gina asks Dr Shawn HOW MUCH of each vitamin/mineral and immune support ingredients SHOULD we be taking? 36:19 Laura asks the DRs what they say to people who are apprehensive about getting the Covid -19 vaccine. 39:00 Dr Shawn talks about reactions to the vaccine and should children get it? 41:15 Dr Shawn describes the difference between the Moderna & Pfizer vaccine type vs. the Astrazeneca and Johnson & Johnson type and what the vaccines actually do for you. 44:11-47:30 Drs tips on fitness, nutrition, beauty & spiritual. 47:52 Drs give us their Call To Action 48:39 go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com click on SPONSORS to find Lomolique. Use code HEALTH10 at checkout for a special discount. Connect with our guests: Instagram: @eukawell @thenasseridoctors Website: https://eukawell.com Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information keywords: respiratory wellness nose covid-19 vaccine nutrition wellness health immune system flu

Welcome to Health Interrupted, we’re your hosts Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We’re beyond excited to bring you today’s episode with Liz Svatek. She is our friend, our mentor and all-around Warrior Woman. She’s the founder of The Warrior Moms, an online community that inspires moms to put themselves back on the list. She’s a speaker, writer and hosts the top-rated Conversations With Warrior Women Podcast. She’s a podcast coach as well as being the head of the podcast division at BH Marketing Firm where she helps people launch their own successful podcasts. Liz has also written for many popular publications such as Medium, Thrive Global, and Her View from Home. After turning 49, Liz realized that with a milestone birthday approaching, she was unhappy in almost every area of her life. She took her 49th year to become the Warrior she always knew she was. Now she encourages other women to do the same, because as she says, “women aren’t born warriors, we become them.” Our Sponsor for today’s episode is On & On Frankincense Hand and Body Wash Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com and click on the Sponsor page to get to On & On. Use code HEALTH for a discount! 03:22 Gina realizes her pants are on backwards while walking her dog Meadow. 06:08 Liz reveals her Health Interruptions as a slow death build. 07:25 - 08:04 Liz tells us about that defining moment when she realizes her weight is out of control and she needs to make a change because she has 1 YEAR before she turns 50! 09:37 Liz decides that she must hire a personal trainer because if she COULD have done this her own, she would have done it by now. 10:27 Liz realizes it's not about isn’t weight loss, it’s about being healthy & strong and living longer for your kids 12:01 Liz, Laura & Gina discuss the difference between an army-sergeant kind of training approach vs. a more encouraging approach. 13:10 The key to success in a program is having accountability. 13:52 Liz reveals why toning up was more important than just weight loss. 13:59 Gina discusses what she does with her clients from the onset of the program. 16:45 Liz, Gina & Laura talk about dietary changes. 17:06 Be careful of the mindless snacking. 17:15 Liz discusses how alcohol is the biggest offense when trying to lose weight 17:38 Liz’s daughter’s health interruption causes her to fall off the wagon again 19:37 Gina gives her advice on unhealthy food choices. 20:46 Today's sponsor is the Zen roller. Visit www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com Go to the sponsor page and click on The Zen Roller Icon. Use code HEALTH10 for a discount! 22:09 Liz reveals yet another health interruption. A toxic relationship 25:03 Laura gives advice on letting go 25:26 Liz gives her advice to those who have a big birthday coming up. 29:12 Liz goes into detail about her son’s health interruptions. 30:34 Liz shares Abby Wambach's Wolfpack book 36:25 Gina discusses how emotional stress causes physical problems. When you have too much cortisol your brain will shut down your adrenal glands to stop the cortisol production and then suddenly you are what's called tired and wired. 42:42 Laura & Gina put Liz in the “health seat” for great tips on fitness, nutrition, mental/spiritual & beauty 44:01 Liz reveals her “zoom wardrobe” 44:37 PRODUCTS LIZ LOVES: www.hydromateusa.com CeraVe face wash & CeraVe Sunblock Vichy Vitamin C Serum Ampoules Kimberly Snyder Wellness expert for meditation tips http://mysolluna.com Liz’s CALL TO ACTION: NO DRINKING ALCOHOL SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY! Connect with Liz Svatek: Instagram: @onefabulousmom, @thewarriormoms, @warriorwomenpod Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Instagram: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information

Welcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Arash Hakhamian. He’s an innovator and pioneer in the field of mobile dentistry. Dr. Hakhamian is a 3rd generation dentist who graduated from UCLA with a degree in Anthropology and then attended USC SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY to earn his degree in DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY. He’s known in Beverly Hills as the cosmetic dentist to the stars, most well-known for his expertise in full mouth reconstruction and cosmetic procedures. Dr. Arash has since served over 100 medical missions as well as the Special Olympics. He was named Top Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles by LA Magazine in 2018, one of the Top Dentists under 40 award in 2018, the Top 100 Dentist in the world in 2019 AND won the top 40 most influential leaders in dental telemedicine award in 2021! 00:02:45 Our Sponsor for today’s episode is The Zen Roller – The Premier Pink Himalayan Salt Massage Therapy Tool. Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com to learn more about The Zen Roller. 5:14 Dr. Arash talks about 2.2 million dental emergencies at night and the coronavirus pandemic increasing emergency dental visits 10:35 Dr. Arash talks about creating The Uber of Dentistry – Dentulu 13:19 Dentulu available on mobile phones or website – can connect within 5 to 10 minutes you can connect to a licensed dentist, do a virtual consultation, have prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or schedule to be seen in your home or in your local office. 18:01 Dr. Arash introduces the mouth cam – the size of a toothbrush, wireless and can connect to your phone. It’s less than $100 and can use different tips for different family members so everyone can safely use the same mouth cam. 19:37 – Dr. Arash talks incorporating artificial intelligence to scan your own mouth and it’ll tell you when you have early cavities or when you have pre-cancerous lesions. You can even use it for dermatology or even hair follicles. 26:55Dr Arash talks about creating The Dental Briefcase – a dental office shrunk into a carry-on briefcase created 10 years ago. 28:19 Dr. Arash talks about mobile dentists and mobile hygienists to add mobile component with Dentulu App 32:29 Dr. Arash talks about people being afraid of the dentist – people get 3 times more anxious when they arrive in the waiting room 33:25 Dr. Arash talks about virtual glasses, aromatherapy, guided meditation, breathing techniques for relaxation during dental procedures 36:31 Dr. Arash talks about dental inflammation marker IL6 Protein as a leading cause of covid deaths – as well as gum disease can predispose you to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, prostate issues, premature birth. 39:30 Dr. Arash talks about DenMat, a snap on smile – a full cosmetic makeover 44:10 Dr. Arash’s dental tip: Brush AFTER breakfast 45:11 Dr. Arash’s Dental Tip: Use ultra soft tooth brush 45:45 – Dr. Arash Recommends Dental Cleanings 3 times per year – every 4 months NOT every 6 months 50:00 Dr. Arash talks about PRF 54:30 – Dr. Arash talks about perspective and gratitude for the evolution of dentistry 55:20 Dr. Arash’s CALL TO ACTION – drink more water and use xylitol chewing gum – make small, habitual, incremental changes to see results. Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com and click on the Dentulu logo on the sponsor page. Enter code HEALTH10 at checkout for a special discount Connect with Dr. Arash Hakhamian www.Dentulu.com www.DoctorArash.com Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Instagram: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information

Welcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Paralympic Gold Medalist in Skiing, Stephani Victor. Stephani grew up wanting to be an actress with the hopes of making it on the big screen. Her life was forever changed when she was pinned between two cars in a tragic car accident that took both of her legs. Today, she shares her story with us on overcoming tragedy and turning it into triumph and how she never gave up on finding love. 00:01:50 Our sponsor for today’s episode is Lomolique. The first-ever facial BB anti-aging oil. Got to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com to learn more about Lomolique. 003:08 Laura talks to Gina about unexpected life events to look for the lessons 003:46 Gina talks about zooming out for perspective 005:10 Stephani talks about an out-of-control car crashing into her outside of her ex-boyfriend’s house. Her legs were pinned and dragged between the two cars down the sidewalk. 07:33 Stephani talks about “seeing the light” Stephani saw the light, but was pulled to stay in this world. 08:57 Stephani says in order to save her life, doctors had to amputate both of her legs 11:04 Stephani talks of gratitude at being given a second chance at life 18:15 Stephani says “who I am wasn’t amputated with my legs, who I am is right here, still intact” 19:25 Stephani talks about the healing power of her breath to distract from the pain of orthopedic surgery. 20:45 Stephani talks about laying in her hospital bed, making the decision with every single breath that when she got out of the hospital, she was going to feed her soul. 21:11 Stephani talks of getting a part in a film at Sundance Film Festival and The National Ability Center and adaptive skiing. 22:40 Stephani mentions Marcel, her Swiss ski instructor & that they are in a romantic relationship 26:06 Stephani talks about the power of words – “I Am” 28:34 Stephani talks about facing and embracing challenges and wrap arms around challenges to embrace it 31:28 Gina asks Stephani how she’s stayed on top of competitive adaptive skiing for so long after having won so many world titles and medals 31:52 Stephani says she never raced against competitors - she always raced against herself 35:12 Stephani says she learned how to win by giving herself permission to fail 38:06 Gina asks how Stephani feels about the drunk driver that hit her, Stephani says she forgave him in her hospital room. Her forgiveness of him set her free. 41:10 Stephani talks about her strength and conditioning coach, Adam Friedman with Advanced Athletics. 43:43 Gina asks Stephani how nutrition, exercise, breathwork & sleep aided her recovery 49:25 Fitness Tip: Stretching is more important than strengthening 53:35 Nutrition Tip: Intermittent Fasting, giving the body a break 55:00 Mental/Spiritual Tip: Meditation, Reverend Michael Beckwith of Agape 59:20 Beauty Tip: Fragrance Makes You Happy - V’TAE Californian Natural Rose Skincare https://vtae.com/product/rose-intensive-skincare-16-oz/ & TONIK Spray-in Conditioner & Scalp Potion by Cult & King https://cultandking.com/product/tonik-light-hold-conditioner/ & Young Living Oils https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/c/essential-oil-products?gclid=CjwKCAiAyc2BBhAaEiwA44-wW9QChTWrfklvY3JEKe8xwmpiqhAxPjfZntlaDwLhVD7lROlu8CE5QBoC7K4QAvD_BwE 1:03:53 Call To Action: Serve freely and fully Connect with Stephani Victor Instagram: @stephanivictor Website: www.stephanivictor.com Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Instagram: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information

Welcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Comedian/Actor John Mendoza. He’s hilarious, he’s a friend and seasoned comedian who has performed thousands of standup shows on all major comedy stages around the world. He’s graced the big and small screens with his memorable roles in shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Men Behaving Badly, Two and A Half Men, and his own series, The Second Half. He has performed on The Tonight Show a whopping 20 TIMES with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. He’s also performed on The David Letterman Show, Late Night with Craig Ferguson and he had his own TV movie called John Mendoza: Over Easy. He comes to us today to tell us about how treating his body badly for so many years caught up with him and nearly killed him, how he changed his ways and is now an inspiration to those around him. 00:1:50 Our Sponsor for today’s episode is Lomolique. The first-ever facial BB anti-aging oil. Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com to learn more about Lomolique 00:3:21 Gina & Laura talk about teaching your children how to eat when they are young and how food makes them feel. 00:5:45 Gina introduces John to his first zoom call. 00:09:08 John reveals that his health interruption was a stroke and it first started coming on in Atlantic City while working on the Fourth of July. 00:9:49 John and Howie Mandel play Leap Frog in the airport while John is having heart attack symptoms. 00:13:07 John admits having FOFO fear of FINDING out. 00:15:37 John tells a funny story about his ex-wife while having a stroke and in the emergency room. It's on a nerve so they can't do anything to it. 00:18:56 John discusses how he changed his eating behavior on Thanksgiving mid-way through dinner and became a vegetarian. 00:20:54 John dives into watching videos on plant-based eating by Dr. Michael Greger 00:22:22 John heads to Costco to buy huge bags of frozen vegetables, frozen fruit & oatmeal and was his diet for a year. 00:22:32 Hosts & John discuss how the pandemic has made people unhealthy. 00:22:56 John talks about starting a walking program on his own. Getting up every morning, walking 5 miles then coming home and having oatmeal and berries. 00:23:56 John reveals the reward of it all. 00:23:59 When his son got depressed about 3/4 through the pandemic and he got him starting to eat lentils, potatoes, rice and salads and he started feeling better again. 00:24:15 Gina discusses the power of food and how you eat certain foods, it makes you feel a certain way. 00:25:11 Today's sponsor is On & On Frankincense Hand and Body Wash. Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com to learn more 00:29:44 Penn and Teller canceled on The David Letterman Show and John takes their spot high on pot. 00:33:46 John realizes that when he lied to his son about his smoking, something was wrong. 00:38:44 John explains how being a vegetarian is cheap. It costs him $3 a day. 00:46:53 John fat shames his friend 00:47:46 John gives everybody quick tips on fitness, nutrition, mental/spiritual and BEAUTY! John’s Nutrition tip: Start small. Start easy and give up the foods that make you sick. Eat Lentils and don’t worry about the gas. John’s Fitness tip: WALK. Do 11,000 steps a day walking and use an Apple iWatch John’s Beauty tip: Don’t buy deodorant, you don’t need it during quarantine and you’ll save $7.00/year John’s Mental/Spiritual tip: Just chill. Meditate. 00:59:11 -Hi, my name is John Mendoza and I have been pleasantly interrupted. Connect with John Mendoza: Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnpmendoza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnmendoza6516/ Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Instagram: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information

Welcome to Health Interrupted with Celebrity Personal Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler. Our guest on this episode is Stacey Beaman. A full-figured trainer and a plus size woman. She is 42 and exudes confidence, happiness and inspiration. She served 8 years as a public-school educator, all the while having an entrepreneurial spirit and a zest for helping others. When Stacy first entered the fitness space, she entered on the marketing side, working to expand her brand's digital presence to an audience in 49 countries. She started teaching dance fitness in 2015 while fiercely advocating for size inclusivity. She's been featured in Prevention Magazine, Huffington Post, and was the first full figured trainer featured on PopSugar Fitness (quite a feather in her cap) where her workouts have over 2,000,000 views! Stacey also has a marketing business in which she teaches other entrepreneurs to implement seamless digital marketing strategies. It's Stacey's mission to help women and men feel worthy of movement and to shed the fear that holds us back from living our very best lives. 00:01:50 Today's sponsor is On & On Hand and Frankincense Body Wash visit https://www.on-and-on.co 00:04:26 Gina and Laura talk about their body insecurities and how they relate to Stacey. 00:09:29 Gina & Laura introduce Stacey 00:10:32 Stacey reveals her health interruptions. Fibroids and being a plus–size Fitness Instructor and how she deals with these interruptions. 00:13:29 How PlyoJam, the plyometric inspired dance exercise class changed Stacey’s life 00:16:34 Stacey talks about her Eat, Pray, Love adventure and the voice that was loud in her head telling her it was time for a new career with PLYOJAM. 000:19:47 How Stacey became a plus size Instructor and not just a marketing specialist at PlyoJam 00:22:58 Gina & Stacey talk about body inclusivity and having issues with weight all these years. Body image IS a health interruption. 00:26:59 Stacey talks about “zooming out”. When something is super close to our face, we can't see much else, right? 00:31:00 Stacey talks about what “health” meant to her in her 20’s and what it means now at age 42. 00:33:13 Gina & Laura ask Stacey for her secret tips on Fitness, Nutrition, Mind/Spirit and Beauty NYX Illuminator Powder https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/search?q=illuminator&lang= Frankincense Oil https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi4mL2Vv-vuAhVTDa0GHQIWCU8YABAUGgJwdg&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESP-D2Q6gU9weN7oILB1M51QYFuIyApOinhIVC9e5fPGoLHKkECsielHs8oGuNkMSQzLQ6XXeYdEjMixnzlsbMrg&sig=AOD64_3bO7M0K5MDNIHRPgfnxP6rDnrdkA&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwiO5rOVv-vuAhUhHzQIHQzDBokQ0Qx6BAgSEAE&dct=1 00:41:53 Stacey gives her CALL TO ACTION to all the listeners and a special HEALTH INTERRUPTED DISCOUNT to PLYOJAM online! Use promo code HEALTH at checkout www.plyojam.com Connect with Stacey Beaman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staceybeaman www.plyojam.com/instagram Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Instagram: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information

Welcome to the Health Interrupted Podcast. Life is full of interruptions. Sometimes a health issue can stop you in your tracks. The road to optimal health is a bumpy one – complete with children, partners, work, life. Even if you have the best intentions to take back your health, something inevitably gets in the way. You’ve decided, this is it! You’re getting your health plan back on track. You meal prepped, you downloaded your meditation app and you set your alarm an hour earlier to workout. The reality of it is, there’s no food in the fridge, you overslept and there’s no time to workout. Sound familiar? Every week, join Celebrity Fitness Trainer Gina Lombardi and Former Miss America Laura Kaeppeler, as they talk to real people who achieved wellness despite health setbacks big and small as well as experts who reveal their secrets to optimal health. If you’re struggling to get your health back on track or already have a solid health plan but are looking for tips and biohacks, this podcast is for you. Health Interrupted is a community where we support, encourage and inspire all of our listeners to live their healthiest life. We get down to the grit of the matter and share usable information in all areas of wellness - nutrition, fitness, workouts, mental and spiritual health and of course, products we love that add value to your life! Visit us at www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com