Best Tara Laferrara Podcasts (2025)

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105: Running Trends vs. Smart Training, Fat Loss Myths + Workout Red Flags 42:29

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Ever wonder if running more miles is actually helping you, or just beating up your body? In this episode, I’m breaking down the latest running trends, from sprint squads to long-distance track groups, and sharing what actually helps women train smarter and avoid injuries. I’ll walk you through the biggest red flags I see in workout programs, the mo…

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104: Emily Duncan: Will Lifting Make You Bulky? Here's The Truth 1:00:19

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Think sweating more = better results? Or that lifting will make you “too bulky”? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever felt like your body’s either “too much” or “not enough,” or struggled to balance training for aesthetics with training for strength, this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with Emily Duncan, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and host of E…

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S5E6: The Truth About Ovulation & Why It Matters (Even If You're Not Trying to Conceive) 47:34

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"What if your period isn’t the main event of your cycle—ovulation is?" In this episode, Monica and Norah dive deep into ovulation—the often-overlooked powerhouse of your menstrual cycle. Whether you're trying to conceive, avoiding pregnancy, or just want to understand your body better, ovulation is a vital sign of health that impacts everything fro…

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103: Q&A: 8 Nutrition Myths You Need To Stop Believing (Like, Yesterday) 14:46

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You asked, I answered. I put a question box on Instagram asking for the nutrition myths you keep hearing, and wow… some of them had me laughing, some had me shaking my head, and some absolutely needed to be set straight. So in this BS-free episode, I’m breaking down eight popular nutrition myths and giving you the science (and the sass) so you know…

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Sunday Sessions Vol. 1 | From Healed to Hormonal Chaos at 35: PMDD, Overtraining, Fertility 23:54

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Welcome to Sunday Sessions with Moni - a video podcast diary of Monica's personal health journey. In this episode, Monica Grohne shares her personal journey towards fertility longevity, discussing her experiences with hormonal health, relationships, and the decision to freeze her eggs. She reflects on her health challenges, the impact of birth cont…

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102: Claire Ollila: What’s Keeping You From Regulating Your Nervous System 1:02:25

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You’re not “too sensitive”, you’re dysregulated. And no, a 10-minute meditation won’t fix it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, eating well, training hard, sleeping 8 hours, and still feel anxious, stuck, or like your body’s not responding… this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with Claire Ollila, somatic breathwork facili…

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S5E5: What It Means to Eat a “Balanced” Diet 50:59

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We’ve all been there! Staring into the fridge, overwhelmed by meal prep, or grabbing another protein bar because "healthy eating" feels confusing. Why didn’t we learn this stuff in school?! In this episode, Monica and Norah break down the real basics of building a balanced plate (no food pyramids here). You’ll finally understand why you’re still hu…

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101: Q&A: Fitness Mistakes + If I Were Starting My Fitness Journey Today, I’d Do This Instead 21:40

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If I could go back and start my fitness journey all over again? I’d do a lot less spinning my wheels, and a lot more of what actually works. In this Q&A episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I’d do differently if I were starting from scratch today. No fake motivation. No shiny routines. Just the five shifts that would’ve saved me years of burnout…

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100: Alex Allen: Why Walking Counts as Exercise (And Other Fitness Lies You've Been Told) 1:03:58

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Is walking actually exercise, or are we just lying to ourselves? This simple question has sparked heated debates across social media, but the truth might surprise you—and it could completely change how you approach your fitness journey. In this episode of Broads, I sit down with Alex Allen, a strength training coach who's not afraid to challenge po…

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S5E4: Fertility Myths Debunked: How Your Nervous System & Environment Impact Conception with Dr. Aumatma Simmons 59:17

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Have you ever been told your fertility 'drops off a cliff at 35'—only to feel your body scream otherwise? Dr. Aumatma Simmons is a double board-certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist revolutionizing fertility care. After witnessing countless couples struggle with invasive treatments, she pioneered a functional approach that addresses root causes—wi…

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99: My Real Thoughts on the Pilates Trend + What the Science Says 26:43

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Think Pilates is the secret to a long, lean, sculpted body? Let’s talk about it. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the Pilates hype, and telling you what’s actually happening behind those viral “Pilates body” transformations. We’re diving into what Pilates is great for, where it falls short, and why it might not be doing what you think it’s d…

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98: Dr. Amy Killen: Why Your Doctor’s Failing You on Menopause (And How to Take Control) 1:00:31

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Why are women constantly misdiagnosed and dismissed when they bring up perimenopausal symptoms to their doctors? The answer might shock you—and it's costing women their quality of life and long-term health. In this episode of Broads, I talk with Dr. Amy Killen about the massive education gap in women's hormone health, why the medical establishment …

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S5E3: PMDD Unfiltered: Healing, Hormones & the ADHD Connection with Jes Fleming 1:04:15

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Jes Fleming of Her Mood Mentor, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). We unpack the complexities of PMDD - from diagnosis challenges to the often-overlooked connection with ADHD while emphasizing the importance of foundational health, mindset shifts, and recla…

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97: Losing My Mom: Grief, Love, And The Messy Truth 24:07

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This episode is different. It’s not about lifting heavier, chasing goals, or even finding motivation. It’s about grief—deep, human, life-altering grief. A few weeks ago, I lost my mom unexpectedly. And in the middle of everything I’m feeling, I knew I wanted to sit down and share this… because we don’t talk about grief enough. We avoid it. We dance…

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96: Josh Holland: Your Shoes Are Destroying Your Body (And Other Biohacking Truths) 1:07:29

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You're not optimizing your health because you're starting in the wrong place. No, not because you need more supplements or fancier gadgets, but because you're ignoring the foundation that everything else builds on—your feet and connection to the earth. In this episode of Broads, I talk with Josh Holland, biohacker and elite trainer, about why baref…

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S5E2: Manifestation, Nervous System Healing & Finding Your Flow After Rock Bottom with Mayssa Chehata 56:52

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What if hitting rock bottom wasn’t the end - but the brutal, messy beginning of your rebirth? In this episode, Mayssa Chehata (founder of Behave Candy) pulls back the curtain on her breakdown-to-breakthrough journey: from burnout, self-sabotage, and maxed-out credit cards to rebuilding her nervous system, business, and self-worth from scratch. No s…

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95: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: The Dark Side of Ozempic No One Talks About 56:31

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You’re not losing fat because you’re doing it wrong. No, not because you’re lazy or lack willpower, but because the advice you’ve been fed is outdated, oversimplified, and straight-up wrong. Calorie deficits, cortisol fear, and overtraining? We’re done with that. That’s why I sat down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, board-certified obesity specialist an…

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94: Angela Gargano: The Real Reason You’re Not Stronger Yet (It’s Not What You Think) 52:03

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Feel like you're lifting heavy but still not getting stronger? You might be missing the real markers of strength—and Angela Gargano (former D1 gymnast and 4x American Ninja Warrior) joined me to set the record straight. We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions women have about strength training, how to train through your cycle without burning…

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S5E1: The Nourishment Gap: How Under-Eating Wrecks Your Hormones & Energy 44:05

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Ever feel like no matter what you eat, your energy crashes, your hormones feel out of whack, or you’re just never truly satisfied? In this episode, Monica and Norah dive deep into nourishment- not just food, but how to truly fuel your body, mind, and soul. They share personal struggles with under-eating, the real impact of nutrition on hormones, an…

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93: Q&A: Body Recomp, Progress Plateaus, Period Problems & Protein That Doesn’t Suck 29:44

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Ever wonder if you’re actually overtraining… or just being dramatic? Or if your protein goals are realistic—or completely made up? In this solo episode, I’m answering all the juicy questions you sent in—and I’m not holding back. We’re talking sore muscles, toe yoga (yes, really), my real-life workout split, how I handle cardio, and what to do when …

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92: Vanessa and Xander Marin: Your Sex Drive Isn’t Broken—You’re Just Burnt Out 1:02:43

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Ever feel disconnected from your partner… but not sure how to fix it? You’re not alone. Between mismatched desire, mental load, body image struggles, and awkward communication, intimacy often becomes one more thing on your to-do list, instead of a source of connection. In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa and Xander Marin—licensed sex therapist a…

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91: 36 Lessons I’ve Learned in 36 Years 35:45

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Ever feel like you should have it all figured out by now—but you secretly don’t? Same. In this episode, I’m celebrating 36 trips around the sun by sharing 36 lessons that have changed how I train, how I show up, and how I treat myself (inside and out). We’re talking about the pressure to shrink yourself and be “less,” why discipline beats motivatio…

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90: Dr. Carrie Jones: Hormone Issues, Low Libido, Fatigue? Start Here 53:32

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Ever been told your symptoms are “just stress” or “totally normal” while your body feels anything but normal? You’re not imagining it—and you deserve real answers. In this episode, I’m joined by hormone health expert Dr. Carrie Jones, and we’re diving into the truth behind why so many women feel anxious, exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync—especia…

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89: Nutrition Q&A: Tracking, Protein Goals, Alcohol-Free Tips & Food Freedom 24:44

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For years, I thought nutrition had to be all or nothing… you either perfectly tracked your food, followed a strict diet, or you were "failing." I spent so much time overthinking every meal, trying to find the “perfect” way to eat, only to end up feeling stressed, guilty, and frustrated. I thought true health meant rigid rules, obsessive tracking, a…

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88: Jolene Brighten: Can’t Build Muscle? Always Tired? Check Your Hormones First 1:19:34

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How many times have you been told your heavy periods, low libido, or mood swings are “just part of being a woman”? Or handed birth control as the only option, without anyone actually explaining why your body feels off? If you’re nodding along, this episode is a must-listen. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten—a board-certified naturopathic end…

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87: This Is What’s Really Stopping You From Your Bikini Body 27:18

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For years, I thought I had to push myself to fit into this “summer body” ideal, sweating it out through restrictive diets and unrealistic fitness goals, only to feel like I was falling short. I kept repeating the cycle—working hard, but not seeing lasting results. I thought the key to being happy in my body was to lose weight fast and look a certai…

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PMDD AWARENESS MONTH SPECIAL: Your Questions Answered with Mandy Rother, RD 1:09:14

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Hey friends, welcome back to the Flow State Podcast! This episode is a special one, not just because it’s PMDD Awareness Month, but because we’re joined again by someone you’ve probably heard and loved before: functional dietitian and PMDD advocate, Mandy Rother. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a mountain of supplements, wondering why noth…

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86: Brianna Battles: Must Know Tips to Transform Your Body After Baby 59:10

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Let’s be honest—how often do we think about how pregnancy and postpartum affect our training and recovery? For many women, this season of life brings unique challenges that aren't always addressed in mainstream fitness advice. In today’s episode, Brianna Battles, founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, joins me to discuss the importance of…

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85: THIS Is What Birth Control Is Doing To Your Body… 1:00:54

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Let’s be real—how often do you stop to think about how hormonal birth control affects your body, metabolism, and overall health? It’s something many women take without fully understanding the long-term impact. In today’s episode, Lara Briden joins me to dive into the technical side of hormonal birth control and its effects on muscle growth, insulin…

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84: THIS is Why You're Not Getting Stronger (And How to Fix It) 30:43

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For years, I thought I was doing everything right, showing up, sweating it out, and doing all the workouts I saw online. But I couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t actually getting stronger. Why my joints ached, why I felt stuck, or why my lifts weren’t going anywhere. Turns out, I was making some of the most common fitness mistakes that women still ma…

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83: Kaisa Keranen: Stop Chasing Aesthetics—Train for Strength & Watch What Happens 53:40

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Let’s be real, how often do you actually warm up before a workout? Or focus on mobility? Or train for strength instead of just trying to change how your body looks? If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sitting down with Kaisa Keranen, a coach, trainer, and movement expert who’s on a mission to change the way people th…

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82: Q&A: Overtraining, Strength Training, Fat Loss & More 36:42

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For way too long, I thought training more meant training better. Six or seven days a week, sometimes twice a day, because if I wasn’t pushing my limits, was I even making progress? I see this all the time now. People grinding through back-to-back workouts, ignoring the signals their bodies are screaming at them. Constant fatigue, stubborn plateaus,…

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81: Eliisa Tennant: Tracking Beyond Calories - Inside the Science of the World's Most Accurate Nutrition App 34:26

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Most nutrition apps give you inconsistent data that might be sabotaging your health goals without you even knowing it. If you've ever been frustrated by duplicate food entries, inaccurate nutrition information, or apps that only track calories and macros while ignoring the micronutrients that truly impact your health, this episode will change how y…

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80: Taryn Brumfitt: Breaking Free from Body Shame - How to be Truly Confident in Your Body 54:21

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Most people are focusing on how their bodies look, not how they feel—and it's holding them back. If you've ever declined an invitation because of how you felt about your body, avoided activities you love, or spent hours criticizing yourself in the mirror, this conversation is your wake-up call. In this episode, I sit down with Taryn Brumfitt, found…

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79: Why the Scale is Lying to You (And What to Focus on Instead) 22:16

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For way too many years, I let the number on the scale define me. I truly believed that if I could just make myself smaller, everything else in life would fall into place. I remember sitting alone in my dorm room, heating up some bland, low-calorie frozen meal while my teammates ate together in the dining hall. I thought I was being “good.” I though…

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78: Christina Chu: How to Eat for Strength, Recovery & Energy—Without Overthinking It 58:56

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Most people are eating for weight loss, not performance—and it’s holding them back. If you’ve ever felt exhausted during workouts, struggled to recover, or found yourself constantly craving snacks, your nutrition might not be keeping up with your training. In this episode, I sit down with Christina Chu, a board-certified sports dietitian, to break …

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77: What Intuitive Eating Actually Means + Why Social Media Gets It Wrong 27:01

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Most people think intuitive eating is just eating whatever you want, whenever you want, but that’s not it at all. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what intuitive eating actually means, why it’s not just about cravings, and how to fuel your body without obsessing over calories or macros. Spoiler: intuitive eating isn’t just “listening to your b…

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76: The PCOS Struggle is Real—Here’s What Actually Works 46:46

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If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, struggled with weight gain that doesn’t make sense, or been told that birth control is your only solution for PCOS—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Tallene and Sirak, the duo behind PCOS Weight Loss, to break down what’s really happening in the body with PCOS, why so many women …

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75: The Supplement Industry Is Lying to You—Here’s the Truth 24:57

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Let’s be real, most supplements are just expensive hype. The fitness industry is a billion-dollar machine built on flashy marketing, half-truths, and straight-up BS claims. So how do you know what actually works and what’s just draining your wallet? In today's episode, I’m breaking it all down, the supplements that are a complete waste of money, th…

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74: Hannah Eden : The Dark Side of Success: Why Reaching Your Goals Feels… Off 1:06:50

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Ever set a massive goal, push yourself to the limit, and then suddenly feel… lost when it’s over? You’re not imagining it, the post-goal blues are real, and they can hit harder than you expect. In this episode of the Broads Podcast, I sit down with Hannah Eden, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and all-around powerhouse, to talk about what really happen…

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73: Q&A: How to Build Up a Workout Routine, Supplements, Consistency Hacks and more! 41:53

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Ever wonder if you’re actually doing too much at the gym, or not enough? What about how to bounce back after an injury without losing progress? In this Q&A episode, I’m joined by my favorite hype girl, Emily, to tackle the fitness questions you’ve been asking non-stop. We’re breaking down how to build a workout routine that actually sticks (spoiler…

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72: Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas: Why Motivation Isn’t Enough, and What Actually Works 1:09:10

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Ever feel like you’re trapped in the cycle of "all or nothing" when it comes to your health and fitness? What if there was a way to break free from that mindset and make progress without perfection? In today’s episode of The Tara Talk Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, a mindset expert with a PhD in Psychology and a passion for helping …

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71: No Alcohol for 30 Days? Here’s Why You Should Consider It + What Happened When I Ditched It 31:01

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We all know that weekend margaritas and post-workout brunches can feel like part of the fun—but what if they’re secretly sabotaging your progress? In this episode, I’m breaking down how even "casual" drinks can impact everything from your sleep to your strength. If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up groggy or feel like your workouts aren’t transl…

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70: 5 Steps to Reset After Holiday Weight Gain 32:24

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Let’s be real—holiday food hits different, and sometimes, so does the aftermath. But guess what? You don’t need a juice cleanse or punishing workouts to feel like yourself again. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to reset without falling into the all-or-nothing cycle (because that mindset? It’s not the vibe). We’re talking smart strength train…

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69: Why More Cardio Won't Help You Lose Weight (and What to Do Instead) 30:26

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Do you feel like you're spending countless hours on the treadmill or bike, but not seeing the results you want? In this Tara Talk podcast episode, I dive into a crucial question: Is more cardio the answer to achieving your dream body? I discuss why your body adapts to cardio over time, making it less effective for fat loss, and how excessive cardio…

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68: Recovery Secrets: Your Guide to Rest Days, Creatine, and Deload Weeks 27:58

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Are you like I used to be, hitting the gym relentlessly day after day? Looking back, not taking enough rest days in my younger years is one of my biggest fitness regrets. That’s why, in this episode of Tara Talk, I share how smart recovery through mobility work, stretching, and gentle movement actually improves your results. I also break down every…

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67: How to Avoid the 10 Biggest Resolution Mistakes in 2025 29:32

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Are you tired of setting the same old New Year's resolutions only to find yourself back at square one by February? You're not alone. So many of us struggle to stay on track with our fitness goals, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of the Tara Talk podcast, I dive into the 10 most common mistakes people make when trying to stick to…

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66: Memories over Macros: 8 Tips for Body Image Confidence During the Holidays 27:19

9M ago27:19

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Do you find yourself stressing over your body image as the holiday season approaches? If so, you're definitely not alone. In this episode on the Tara Talk podcast, I dive into the sensitive topic of body image and how it can affect us during the holiday season. With all the social gatherings, photos, and potential overindulgences, it's easy to feel…

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65: Cori Lefkowith: How to Optimize Your Metabolism at Any Age (It’s never too late!) 54:15

9M ago54:15

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Is a slowing metabolism just an inevitable part of aging? This is exactly what fitness expert Cori Lefkowith and I discuss in this episode of Tara Talk. If you’re nervous that your metabolism is doomed by 40, listen in as we dive into common myths about metabolism and aging, revealing the truth behind why so many of us struggle to stay fit as we ge…

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64: 8 Fail-Proof Ways to Deal with “Food Judgement” at Any Holiday Gathering 26:33

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Have you ever been asked "Are you still on that health kick?" at a family gathering while trying to enjoy your meal in peace? Holiday gatherings are often a time of stress, especially if you are someone who cares about what you’re eating. That’s why, in this episode of Tara Talk, I dive into 8 strategies to help you navigate holiday eating with fam…