Better Me with BodyByBree

Breast Implants, Lifting, And The Truth About Recovery

Wondering if you have to give up chest day after getting breast implants—or if those horror stories about implants moving into the armpits are inevitable? Bree sits down with leading plastic surgeon Dr. Jerry Chidester to separate facts from fear and map a smarter path for active women who care about strength, aesthetics, and long-term health. Dr. Jerry Chidester is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the owner and co-founder of The Plastics Clinic + Spa and Highpointe Surgery Center in Draper, Utah. He’s known for his expertise in breast and body surgery, serves as a national trainer in breast preservation techniques including Preservé™ breast augmentation, and teaches surgeons around the world. An entrepreneur with a large social media following, Dr. Chidester shares educational, real-world insights on modern plastic surgery while continually innovating how care is delivered and how aesthetic practices grow. Ready to protect your lifts and your look without guesswork? Follow Dr. Chidester at @drchiddy and @theplasticslinic for more. If this helped you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—it makes a huge difference. Want more? Find and follow Bree on www.bodybybree.com [https://bodybybree.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybybreefitness/] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/bodybybreefitness/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYeNSGkVmlLKC14dKQkvWw] Blog [https://bodybybree.com/pages/better-me-blog]

Peptides: What They Are, Why Everyone’s Talking About Them, and How to Decide if They Are Right for You

In today's episode, Bree slows the peptide conversation down and cuts through hype and shame. She explains what peptides are, why they’re everywhere, how different categories work, and how to use them safely. From GLP‑1s that reduce food noise and stabilize blood sugar to repair-focused options, we walk through real benefits, real risks, and the habits that make results last. We share why dosing strategy matters, fat loss protocols versus true microdosing for longevity, and why muscle is the metric that keeps your outcome healthy. If you’re curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation gives you knowledge you can use today without pressure, hype, or shame. Want more? Find and follow Bree on www.bodybybree.com [https://bodybybree.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybybreefitness/] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/bodybybreefitness/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYeNSGkVmlLKC14dKQkvWw] Blog [https://bodybybree.com/pages/better-me-blog]

One-Third of the Time You'll Feel Amazing, Here's What to Do with the Other Two-Thirds

Ready for a mindset shift that makes motivation optional and progress inevitable? We dive into the Rule of Thirds—one third amazing, one third meh, one third hard—and show how this simple lens turns frustration into fuel across fitness, nutrition, business, and motherhood. By expecting the natural cycle of highs, plateaus, and lows, you’ll stop mislabeling normal fluctuations as failure and start building consistency that lasts. You’ll hear how clients ride the same waves—fast early wins, quiet middle weeks, then a sudden click after a long plateau—even when the scale doesn’t move. Through a clear mountain hike analogy and real coaching examples, we map out what each third looks like, why the “meh” phase is where most progress compounds, and how to survive the hard days without blowing up your routine. You’ll leave with a three-step plan you can use today. First, name your third to cut the drama and pick the right approach. Second, adjust rather than abandon: push on great days, prioritize basics on meh days, and lower the bar on hard days without breaking the chain. Third, trust the cycle; no phase lasts forever. This is the blueprint for sustainable results, emotional maturity, and self-trust—so you can show up for your goals through every season of life. If this message hits home, follow and share the episode with a friend who needs it. Subscribe and leave a quick review so more people can find tools that make consistency doable. Then tell us: which third are you in today? Want more? Find and follow Bree on www.bodybybree.com [https://bodybybree.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybybreefitness/] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/bodybybreefitness/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYeNSGkVmlLKC14dKQkvWw] Blog [https://bodybybree.com/pages/better-me-blog]

How Neurofeedback Saved My Child with ADHD and Anxiety with Dr. Licata

What if the hardest behaviors in your home are signals from a brain that needs a different kind of help? We sit down with Dr. Licata of Vital Brain Health to demystify neurofeedback. We break down the three big reasons brains get out of balance—injury, genetics , and environment —and show how a map turns that mystery into direction. You’ll hear how neurofeedback uses precise rewards to teach the brain better rhythms while the client watches a show or plays a simple game, why 40 sessions is the minimum effective dose for lasting change, and how training daytime sensory motor rhythms supports deeper, more stable sleep at night. If you’ve been told to “wait and see,” or you’re tired of feeling blamed for behavior you can’t explain, this conversation offers a map, a method, and hope. Loved this conversation? Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. Want to explore brain mapping? Use code BREE to get $150 off an Initial Brain Map at Vital Brain Health. You can find them at www.vitalbrainhealth.com [http://www.vitalbrainhealth.com]. Want more? Find and follow Bree on www.bodybybree.com [https://bodybybree.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybybreefitness/] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/bodybybreefitness/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYeNSGkVmlLKC14dKQkvWw] Blog [https://bodybybree.com/pages/better-me-blog]

Teen Girl Meditation for Anxiety

Through a gentle Christ-centered guided meditation, we create a safe space for teen girls to release the burdens of social media comparison, academic pressure, and body image issues. This 15-minute practice helps young women reconnect with their breath, their worth, and their inner strength by teaching them to let go of what doesn't serve them. • Designed specifically for teenage girls struggling with anxiety, self-worth issues, and the pressure to be perfect • Incorporates breathing techniques to help calm the nervous system and create mental space • Visualization exercise for naming and releasing burdens like school stress, social pressure, and negative self-talk • Christian-focused meditation featuring Jesus as a source of unconditional love and acceptance • Guided connection with your higher self through reflective questions • Powerful affirmations to counter harmful societal messages about worth and appearance • Can be adapted to non-Christian beliefs by substituting references to God/Jesus with "the universe" Whenever you feel anxious, out of control, scattered or disconnected, you can always come back to this meditation and come back to yourself, feel your spirit, connect with your higher self and connect with God. Want more? Find and follow Bree on www.bodybybree.com [https://bodybybree.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bodybybreefitness/] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/bodybybreefitness/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYeNSGkVmlLKC14dKQkvWw] Blog [https://bodybybree.com/pages/better-me-blog]