Imagine a world where the pressures of maintaining a certain body image in competitive sports could be transformed into a thriving career that empowers others. Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo, a former gymnast turned dietitian, shares her remarkable journey from navigating the challenges of restrictive eating to cultivating a fulfilling career in athletes' nutrition.

Meet Elicia McMullen, registered dietician, fitness coach, and mother to twin boys. Elicia has been on a remarkable health journey since 2017 when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer throughout four plains of her body. Within a year, after several rounds of chemotherapy, Elicia found herself in remission, celebrate, and went back to living life.

However, several months later in 2018, Elicia was re-diagnosed when doctors found a tumor in her rib cage. Fueled by the love for her children and a tenacious spirit, Elicia underwent a stem cell transplant at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is currently cancer-free.

In this episode, you’ll hear Elicia tell her courageous story and the changes she’s made in her life to cope with cancer treatment, the trials of motherhood, and stress. You will be undoubtedly moved by her survival story and why it’s important to invest in self-care.

In this segment of the Men Series we will be going though each of the interviews I've had with the men and pinpoint common themes. Let's get uncomfortable and talk about what's up! Why do we do the things we do? Why do we say the things we say? What's the real issue.

Today's episode we talk about how some of the men rather not say anything when it came to expectations of relationships. As we know, this ambiguous approach creates confusion, unmet expectations, and hurt feelings.

The episodes we discuss:

Season 2 Episode 1: The Men Series Sam

Season 2 Episode 2: The Men Series Jason

Season 2 Episode 5: The Men Series Wally

Season 2 Episode 7: The Men Series Mr. Jackson

Season 2 Episode 11: The Men Series Zach

Meet Laura Ligos, a registered dietician offering a “food first” approach to her clients. Known as the “Sassy Dietician,” Laura shares her zest for life through her private consultations with fitness-focused females who are looking to optimize their health.

Laura attempts to help her clients look at food as a noun, not a verb, and offers ways to fuel your body to remain active throughout your entire life. She tackles hormonal issues, personal relationships with food, and the benefits of making better nutritional choices.

In the episode, Laura gives her thoughts on intuitive eating, tracking macros, and the controversial Keto diet. Learning to trust yourself, your body, and your mind can help you find longevity and lasting health, and Laura hopes to instill that trust into each client she works with.