Body Wise Podcast

When it comes to losing weight and building muscle, there’s more to it than what you do in the kitchen and the gym. Today’s episode with Danny and Maura Vega touches on building holistic practices that strengthen your body and mind. It’s not just about the short term benefits, but about creating sustainable practices and incorporating mindfulness to support overall wellness as individuals and as a family unit.

TOPICS:

• Introducing Danny and Maura Vega (3:30)
• Managing working, training, and raising a family together (10:00)
• Building a fat fueled family (15:14)
• Danny’s holistic approach to training (19:10)
• How mindset impacts training (24:31)
• What burn out looks like (33:09)
• What to do when you’re overstressed (38:27)
• How societal norms impact stress (42:45)

RESOURCES:

• Made Simple, my second paperback, is HERE! If you have a copy, please leave a review and tag me on social when you cook from the book @thecastawaykitchen and @madewholecookbooks, and hashtag #madesimple
• Rate the podcast and leave a review on iTunes to be entered to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card and a signed copy of Made Whole Made Simple! We’ll announce the winner in a future episode, so keep listening to find out if it’s you!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Danny Vega has a Masters in Human Performance. He is a coach, trainer, speaker, and husband to Maura. Maura Vega is a lifelong dancer and health nut. She’s a homeschooling mama and women’s fitness influencer. Danny and Maura, along with their sons, Desmond and Dean, are the Fat Fueled Family. Find more from Danny and Maura Vega at fatfueled.family
  • Follow Danny Vega on Instagram @dannyvega.ms and Maura Vega @fatfueledmom
  • Follow the Fat Fueled Kids, Desmond and Dean @fatfueledkids
  • Check out their podcast, Fat Fueled Family
  • Check out Danny Vega’s training: Keto Muscle Intelligence
• For further exploration:
  • The Waking Up Course by Sam Harris
  • The Calm App

GET BODY WISE:

• Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to WeBodyWise@gmail.com

Laura is back! We are together in Tampa where we are co-parenting and finding new ways to support ourselves by supporting each other. Even with familial support, life is hard right now ... and that’s okay. We are both very different in how we structure our day and our time to ourselves, and our kids bring even more variety to the mix. We thought it would be cool to share what we’re doing and what we’ve learned as we co-parent in this phase of life during the current crisis.

TOPICS:

• Laura’s back, what she’s been up to (00:48)
• Consequences of motherhood coming first, everything else second (02:45)
• How co-parenting with family benefits us as individuals (06:45)
• Our relationships with rest (09:43)
• Rediscovering passion within your calling (14:12)
• Empowerment through knowing ourselves and our bodies (22:47)
• Honoring yourself by slowing down (32:30)
• How our kids are responding to co-parenting (37:18)
• Future projects we’re planning together (41:59)

RESOURCES:

• The Cycle Science Private Class has sold out, but we’ll keep you updated with new classes in the future!
• Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes.
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

GET BODY WISE:

• Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to WeBodyWise@gmail.com

Strong personal boundaries serve as a blueprint for how we treat ourselves, and can teach others how we want to be treated in our relationships, whether they're romantic, platonic, or familial. Healthy boundaries go beyond relationships and impact our lifestyle, finances, and more. In this episode with Kyndra Holley, we’re talking about what boundaries look like, how to maintain them, how gentle honesty can empower others, and more.

TOPICS:

• Introducing Kyndra and boundaries within our friendship, chatting about Peace, Love, and Low Carb (02:35)
• Creating boundaries on social media, navigating internet trolls (10:45)
• Managing expectations on social media (16:31)
• Setting boundaries in every day life (21:44)
• Building a digital community while minding boundaries (24:57)
• The importance of sharing your real self and owning your story (29:15)
• How to be okay with not making everyone happy (47:25)

PARTNERS:

• Get 15% off Jasper Organics CBD products with code KITCHEN

RESOURCES:

• Rate the podcast and leave a review on iTunes to be entered to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card and a signed copy of Made Whole Made Simple! We’ll announce the winner in a future episode, so keep listening to find out if it’s you!
• Pre-order your copy of Made Whole Made Simple, my second paperback, coming March 10, 2020!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Find more from Kyndra Holley at peaceloveandlowcarb.com and kyndraholley.com, plus follow her on social media @peaceloveandlowcarb and @kyndraholley
• Check out all of Kyndra Holley’s books
• For further reading on boundaries:
• • Brené Brown
  • The Holistic Psychologist

GET BODY WISE:

• Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to WeBodyWise@gmail.com

What does it mean to live an awesome life? If you had to describe a balanced, healthy life, what would you include? There’s more to it than eating quality food and moving your body -- we need human connection, family time, and the opportunity to slow down and tune in. This episode with Mark Sission dives deep into what it truly means to #liveawesome.

TOPICS:

• What Mark Sisson eats (9:06)
• Mark Sisson's creative process (15:22)
• The key to living awesome (20:23)
• Why it's so important to feel connected (23:27)
• Getting back to the simple primal things for fulfillment (26:30)
• The ultimate definition of a rich life (30:46)
• How to fail and hustle less (31:48)

PARTNERS:

• Get 15% off Jasper Organics CBD products with code KITCHEN
• Get 15% off Medlie Drinkable Veggies with code CASTAWAY

RESOURCES:

• Pre-order your copy of Made Whole Made Simple, my second paperback, coming March 10, 2020!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Find more from Mark Sisson at marksdailyapple.com, and on social media @marksdailyapple
• Check out all of Mark Sisson’s books
• Get stocked up on Primal Kitchen sauces, dressings, and mayo
• Read more about the Sacred Cow documentary by Diana Rodgers, coming soon

GET BODY WISE:

• Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to WeBodyWise@gmail.com

Laura talks with De’Nicea Hilton, doctor of Oriental medicine, Holistic PLAY Activator, and creator of Playful Healing Spaces for women. By recognizing what tools serve you in the moment, you can give yourself the freedom to move through your healing journey. Dr. De’Nicea’s approach applies to every aspect of life, and gives us all permission to embrace, embody, and express our perfectly authentic selves.

TOPICS:

• Meet Dr. De’Nicea Hilton and PLAY (01:30)
• How self awareness leads to healing (05:19)
• How to use one symptom to unpack the root cause (10:14)
• Treating chronic illness with a holistic approach (15:45)
• Depersonalizing from a condition (18:33)
• Bringing awareness to wellness (22:06)
• How to add more play to your life (24:40)
• Reframing and embracing perfection (30:56)
• Moving from shadow work into spectrum work (41:20)

RESOURCES:

• Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes.
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Find Dr. De’Nicea online at DeNiceaHilton.com

GET BODY WISE:

• Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to WeBodyWise@gmail.com