Everyday Glow

Share Your Glow: Sangita's Story

In this Share Your Glow episode of the Everyday Glow Podcast, co-hosts Alene and Sangita discuss Sangita’s personal wellness journey from having “zero knowledge” about fitness and nutrition to becoming certified as a health and life coaching and completing an ISSA personal training course. Sangita shares growing up in a supportive, family-oriented environment, moving to the U.S., and experiencing major changes after giving birth in 2017, including constant hunger, stress eating during a family tragedy, joint pain, and concerning lab results. A humiliating body-shaming incident at a dinner in India became a turning point that led her to ask her husband for help. She began training with a home basement gym, She describes how the experience affected her confidence, how support systems and consistent effort helped her continue, and how affirmations and mirror work improved her mindset. The conversation also focuses on setting boundaries, prioritizing emotional health, and the cultural pressures Sangita describes within the Bhutanese Nepali community—especially for mothers in joint-family households—to avoid prioritizing gym time and healthy eating. Alene and Sangita close by encouraging listeners to keep showing up consistently, support each other, and follow the podcast on major platforms and social media. Thank you to our sponsor Second Glance, a modern curated thrift and consignment shop located at 6 Market St. in Potsdam, NY, and online at secondglancenny.com [http://secondglancenny.com], featuring local vendors and monthly community philanthropy projects. Keep Showing Up—Subscribe, Follow, and Build Your Everyday Glow

Laura Tarbell: Motherhood and Sustainable Strength

Alene and Sangita welcome Laura to the Everyday Glow podcast to discuss her bodybuilding journey and sustainable wellness habits. Laura shares how she started weight training in high school after a back injury, continued lifting through college basketball, and later joined her family’s gym, Heart to Heart. While working as a fitness model with Silver Models, she was encouraged to try fitness competitions; after hiring a coach, she competed seven weeks later in Boston, won, earned her Pro card, and placed third at the world championships. She explains why she prefers physique-focused training and describes returning to the stage about a year and a half after having her second set of twins. Laura discusses approaching bodybuilding positively by not rushing cutting or “growing,” preparing early for shows to avoid rebound and cravings, and prioritizing long-term health through sleep, rest days, recovery tools, and hormone awareness. She addresses misconceptions that muscle gain and fat loss happen quickly, avoids the word “bulking” for women, and notes that cutting should not feel constantly painful or hunger-driven when done well. The conversation covers nutrition evolution from strict meal plans to structured macro tracking with more food flexibility, and highlights foundational habits like hydration, balanced meals, minimizing processed foods, and protecting sleep . Laura outlines her typical day: morning movement, training five days per week, coaching work and client check-ins, and sports and coaching commitments in the . Laura reflects on outgrowing the belief that she needed running to stay lean; after switching coaches in 2020 and stopping running, her physique progressed and stress reduced. She describes the empowerment of targeted training to shape specific areas and the role of genetics alongside tools and consistency. As a coach, she emphasizes honesty and consistency in client check-ins and uses tools like Trainerize integrations to review data, sometimes recommending a different coaching fit when goals or adherence don’t align. Laura hopes to leave a legacy of helping people feel in control of their bodies, while keeping fitness fun rather than a white-knuckle experience. She stays grounded through her family, sets boundaries to remain present with her kids, and shares her next goals.

Wellness with Kristy Pt. 2

In this episode of Everyday Glow, hosts Alene and Sangita are joined by Kristy Hayes, a Holy Fire Reiki and Hypnotherapy practitioner. They discuss the transformative power of meditation, the profound impact of hypnotherapy, and the importance of self-love and setting boundaries. Kristy shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, highlighting how these practices can lead to emotional healing and personal empowerment. The conversation also delves into the concept of past life regression and its relevance to current life lessons. Listeners are encouraged to explore wellness as an ongoing journey and to embrace practices that foster inner growth and resilience. Follow Kristy on Instagram @Wellness.with.Kristy and learn more at wellnesswithkristy.com [http://wellnesswithkristy.com]

Wellness with Kristy: Part 1

In this episode, we sit down with the radiant Kristy Hayes to explore two powerful modalities for inner healing and self-alignment: Reiki and hypnotherapy. Kristy walks us through how these practices help us access the subconscious mind, release energetic blocks, and reconnect with our deeper soul purpose. This conversation is grounding, expansive, and the perfect introduction to the deeper work we'll be diving into in Part 2. Part 1 offers a gentle taste of what's ahead. If you're curious about energy work, intuitive healing, or the science-meets-spirit side of wellness, this episode is your doorway. Connect with Kristy Instagram: @wellness.with.kristy Website: www.wellnesswithkristy.com

Total Health with Dr. Kiri Brandy Pt. 2

In this episode of Everyday Glow, hosts Alene and Sangita discuss a wide range of wellness topics with Dr. Brandy, a general surgeon with extensive experience in multiple specialties. Dr. Brandy shares her journey from medical school in Mexico to her current role, emphasizing the importance of functional medicine, hormone optimization, and gut health. She also talks about her routine, balancing professional duties with family life, and the significance of skincare and nutrition to overall health. This episode provides valuable insights into making wellness a practical and achievable goal.