Best Excercise Addiction Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.22 H2L-Season One Finale 7:00

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On this episode, Rachel takes a minute or 7 to wrap up the season and thank you for tuning in. Season one was a blast, with many great stories, but it’s time to take a break and reconnect to herself. See you next season.By Rachel Freeman

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Ep.21 H2L- Diet Culture and its Toxicity with Ashley Paige 23:04

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Ashley Paige. Ashley is an intuitive eating coach. After spending 22 years of her own life obsessing over food and over exercising, she realized there was more to life than that crazy cycle. Ashley talks about diet culture and its toxicity. She explores how movement, especially yoga, has helped her position he…

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Ep.20 H2L - Turning Trauma into an Alternative Mental Health Business with Nastasya Rose 30:09

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On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Nastasya Rose. A child of sexual and emotional abuse, Nastasya has turned her trauma into a thriving six figure alternative mental health business. A vision she had at 14, has now surpassed any dream she imagined. She helps creatives and entrepreneurs become their best selves. Nastasya’s Vive programs help peop…

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H2L Ep. 19 Suicidal Tendencies, Porn and the Journey Inward- Faolan Sugarman-Lash 31:06

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Faolan. Being bullied, having anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies by 20, Faolan began to retreat and became addicted to porn. This unconventional, less talked about addiction affected his personal and dating life in many ways. For four years, Faolan traveled the world searching for answers. Now an auth…

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H2L Ep.18 - When Exercise becomes a form of Self Harm - Sydney Freidin, previous NCAA gymnast, mental health advocate and ED Recovery 36:58

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**TRIGGER WARNING ** On today’s episode, Rachel continues her conversation with Sydney Freidin. Sydney’s battle with over exercise (exercise bulimia), inevitably ended her career in gymnastics. Sydney talks about diet culture, clean eating, orthorexia, perfectionism and getting help before it’s too late. This episode is for the male and female list…

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Ep.17 H2L - College Sports, Mental Health and getting the help you need with Sydney Freidin 53:13

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Sydney Freidin. This episode is #1, in a two part interview. Sydney was a previous NCAA athlete. Her career ended when she had to go on medical leave. After multiple surgeries, and stints in eating disorder treatment centers; Sydney, a close friend of the late Katie Meyer of Stanford, speaks openly about the m…

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Ep.16 H2L-Jennifer Givens, Woman Warrior 30:22

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jennifer Givens. This woman warrior served six years in the Navy. Her petite frame did not hold her back on the ships. A fighter and single mother, Jennifer had many battles to fight on the home front and at sea. With two tweenagers, a full time job, speaking and supporting many charitable causes for women in …

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H2L E.15 Adoption, Armed Robbery and Second Chances with James Dunn 28:34

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On this week’s episode Rachel talks with James Dunn. He was adopted, raised in a household with an alcoholic father, and arrested for attempted armed robbery at the age of 17. Although his youth could have shaped him to be a felon and a life full of bad choices, James didn’t let his past define him. Now a father of two and a grandfather, he shares …

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H2L E. 14, From Mommy Wine Culture to Normalizing Sobriety- with Michelle Smith 30:16

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On today’s episode Rachel speaks with Michelle Smith. Michelle talks, Mommy Wine Culture, waking up in a hospital (multiple times) and normalizing sobriety. Drinking wine in a coffee tumbler was once commonplace for Michelle. Now, a woman who wants to be present and in the presence of all her loves in life, Michelle is a TEDX speaker, author and ed…

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Ep.13 H2L-Sober Adjacent living to become a Healthy Happy Human - Paul Levitin 31:32

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On today's episode, Rachel speaks with Paul Levitin. Paul is behind the Healthy Happy Human Project. He proclaims himself as "sober adjacent". For Paul, this means he has given up the stereotypical frat guy persona, and now is able to drink when he wants, but has realized that his life can be just as fulfilling when he is mentally and physically pr…

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Ep.12 H2L. Finding answers and fighting for her life with Hashimotos - Stacey Robbins author, speaker, coach 25:15

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On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Stacey Robbins. At 27, Stacey was fighting for her life. Her musical career was out on pause, as chronic fatigue, uninvited weight gain and anxiety plagued every cell. After gaining 100 pounds and very little information from doctors, Stacey went on a 2.5 year personal journey near and abroad for answers. Today…

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Ep.11 H2L. Cerebral Palsy and Rock And Roll Dreams Come True - Brandon Mendenhall 36:52

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Brandon Mendenhall. From a young age, Brandon was told he was not going to be able to do much. He was born with cerebral palsy. This affected his fine and gross motor skills. It also impacted his speech. Being bullied at school because he was different, Brandon began to feel depressed. He turned to music to he…

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Ep.10 H2L. Average dude to lifestyle changes with plants, consciousness and energy- Drew Kronlund 26:16

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On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Drew Kronlund. Drew is the mastermind behind the brand, Plant Conscious Energy. A once skater boy, fast food consuming guy, Drew is now 100% plant based. He also oxidizes his own water (to be talked about on a future episode). His entire being revolves around connection to earth and the consciousness and awaren…

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H2L E.9 - Marketing by day, creator by night -Kyra Mitchell Lewis, entrepreneur and podcaster 26:48

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On today’s show, Rachel talks with Kyra Mitchell Lewis, the founder of Glow Up Gyrl. Kyra radiates positive energy and is a resource to all who come her way. She exudes perseverance, strength and Gyrl power. Kyra is a business woman, entrepreneur, podcast host. She is a self proclaimed, marketer by day and creator by night and weekend! If Kyra can’…

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H2L E.8 - Katie Plunkett - Educator, thecalmclassroom.org 23:53

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Katie Plunkett. Katie is an educator, who looks for alternative ways to connect with her students. Whether it be figure 8 breathing or coloring to soothe the senses, Katie thrives in a calm classroom. Katie has not always had this approach to teaching. When Katie began feeling burned out and depressed, she rea…

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H2L E.7 - News Radio, Pop Culture and Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a POC - Mo’Kelly, KFI News, Political Analyst and Podcaster 27:28

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On today's episode, Rachel speaks with Morris Kelly; Mo'Kelly. Mo can be heard on KFI. However, today Mo talks with Rachel, on Hungry2Live. Mo talks about getting started in radio, navigating his political analyst career, and speaking his truth. Mo is a man who continues to walk his talk! @mrmokelly The World of Mr. Mo'Kelly | To inform, infuse and…

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H2L E.6 - From Trauma to Mama- Loss , Love and Positivity with Meghan Judge - Podcaster and Mother 26:03

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On this weeks episode of Hungry2Live, Rachel speaks with Meghan Judge. Meghan’s story is anything but light. First the loss of her sister at the age of three, then the passing of her father at 13 and a nightmarish remarriage for her mom, when Meghan was 16; this human was undeniably dealt a hand that only few can handle and recover from. Well Megha…

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Hungry2Live Episode #5 Living in Two Worlds : CODA, Reality TV, Parenting and Teachable Moments with Jerry Ferris - Season 3 The Bachelorette, CODA, Advocate and Podcaster 23:16

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On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jerry Ferris. Jerry Ferris was the winner of Bachelorette season three. What sparked interest in his story happened during the hometown episode when the world and Jerry learned that he was a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA) for the first time. Jerry has used sign language to communicate for and with his parents his…

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Hungry2Live Episode #4 - Mary Murray, Communication Director for The Hidden Opponent - Supporting Mental Health Awareness in Student Athletes 39:28

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On today’s show, Rachel speaks with Mary Murray. After her junior year season was interrupted by COVID-19, Mary found herself depressed and confused about where her life was going. All her dreams of playing softball her senior year were shattered, when her senior season was canceled due to Covid. Mary continued her studies and began looking for a n…

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Hungry2Live Episode #3 - From Fear of Public Speaking to Podcast Host and CEO - Lauren Popish podcaster, CEO of The Wave A for Women by Women Podcasting Network 28:15

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On today’s show, Rachel speaks with Lauren Popish. Lauren, a once Corporate America career woman, realized her fear of public speaking got in the way of her position. This caused anxiety and Lauren decided to switch gears. After moving from New York to California, she was looking for something more fulfilling. She created a for women by women podca…

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Hungry2Live Episode #2 - Chasing Dreams & Breaking “Social” Norms, Martine Beerman Content Creator 25:52

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"How do you explain to your parents, like I plan on making a living by drawing people's faces on my face. Like how do you broach that conversation with your parents?" -Martine Beerman This week I talk with Martine Beerman. Martine has 1.9 million followers on TikTok, 54,000 followers on Instagram and a Snapchat show that is in its third season with…

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Hungry2Live Episode #1 - Story of Recovery & A Hunger for More, Rachel Freeman M.Ed. Author, Special Educator, Speaker 16:28

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Welcome to Episode #1 of “Hungry2Live” with Rachel. This week, Special Education Teacher and Child Advocate Rachel Freeman, host and creator of the “Hungry 2 Live” Podcast, tells her story. She talks about her recovery from anorexia and exercise bulimia. Plus, Rachel shares what’s ahead on the “Hungry 2 Live” Podcast. MESSAGE FROM RACHEL ABOUT THE …