Episode 8. Addressing the Stigma Around Prioritizing Mental Health with Duriel Cohen

Bonus Episode: 9 Year Anniversary - Back Down Memory Lane

Whitney and Travis, the founders of Life Addict Studio, have been in the fitness industry for nine years. They are passionate about helping people create a healthier lifestyle and have built a community-focused fitness center that prioritizes connection and family. Summary: In today's episode, host Sherry, a loved member of the LAS family, interviews Whitney and Travis as they celebrate the 9th anniversary of Life Addict Studio and reflect on their journey. They discuss the origins of the name Life Addicts and how it represents their mission to help people become addicted to living a healthy lifestyle. They also highlight what sets Life Addict Studio apart from other fitness centers, emphasizing the importance of atmosphere and community. The hosts share nine mission moments that have reminded them of their why, including clients achieving their fitness goals and creating a supportive environment. They express their gratitude for the past nine years and discuss their vision for the future, including expanding to a standalone building and incubating other trainers' businesses. Key Takeaways: 1. Life Addict Studio aims to help high performers simplify and become addicted to living a healthy lifestyle, for the sake of themselves AND the ones they love. 2. The studio prioritizes atmosphere and community, creating a supportive and family-like environment. 3. Mission moments, such as clients achieving their fitness goals, remind the hosts of their purpose. 4. Life Addict Studio envisions expanding to a standalone building and incubating other trainers' businesses. Quotes: * "In the midst of all the bad, we wanted people to be addicted to something GOOD, like creating a healthier lifestyle." - Whitney * "At Life Addict Studio, we prioritize community and family." - Travis * "Wellness does not have an age or particular body type; it stems from inside." - Whitney * "We see a big building, a standalone building, and the opportunity to incubate other trainers' businesses." - Whitney Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Our Take On Life, so you don't miss an episode of Our Take On Life, where we share tips & tricks to help you simplify healthy living and make it a lifestyle.  Visit us at lifeaddictsstudio.com for more information about training services and to join our FREE Healthy High Performers email community to receive valuable tips, resources and opportunities to connect with other high performers looking to maximize well being by simplifying healthy living!

Episode 10. What the Glucose?! An in-depth discussion of how sugar can affect the body.m4a

Are you tired of feeling sluggish and unable to focus throughout the day? In this episode of our podcast, we're taking a deep dive into the world of glucose and how sugar affects your body. As high performers, we know you're always striving to be at your best, and that starts with understanding the impact of your diet. Tune in to learn how regulating blood sugar levels can help optimize energy and focus. Note: The information provided is for education purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please contact your preferred medical/health professional for support with your unique needs. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Our Take On Life, so you don't miss an episode of Our Take On Life, where we share tips & tricks to help you simplify healthy living and make it a lifestyle.  Visit us at lifeaddictsstudio.com for more information about training services and to join our FREE Healthy High Performers email community to receive valuable tips, resources and opportunities to connect with other high performers looking to maximize well being by simplifying healthy living!

Episode 9. Why you should stop waiting for a crisis before taking action

In this episode, Trainer Travis & Coach Whitney will dive into why you might wait until a crisis occurs in your health before taking any action. It's common to feel panic and automatically think of the worst-case scenario when you receive a health crisis diagnosis. You may worry about how the situation will affect your family, leading to further panic. The conversation stresses the importance of being proactive about your health and well-being, instead of waiting for a crisis to occur. The conversation explores some of the emotions and reactions you might have when you receive a doctor's report with concerning news. It's a common experience to feel a rush of stress and urgency as soon as a doctor says something like, "You have really high blood pressure." This feeling is often exacerbated if you don't have the resources to address the problem right away. That’s why Travis & Whitney deeply emphasize the importance of connecting with and having the necessary resources to prevent/address health concerns proactively to alleviate some of that tension around feeling helpless which can further exacerbate stress levels and make it more difficult to take action in the moment. Overall, the episode encourages you to take a proactive approach to your health and wellbeing by adopting healthy habits and seeking professional support BEFORE you need it. By doing so, you can prevent health crises from happening and improve your quality of life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Our Take On Life, so you don't miss an episode of Our Take On Life, where we share tips & tricks to help you simplify healthy living and make it a lifestyle.  Visit us at lifeaddictsstudio.com for more information about training services and to join our FREE Healthy High Performers email community to receive valuable tips, resources and opportunities to connect with other high performers looking to maximize well being by simplifying healthy living!

Episode 8. Addressing the Stigma Around Prioritizing Mental Health with Duriel Cohen

On today's podcast episode, LAS coaches Travis and Whitney chat with Duriel Cohen, a licensed clinician and member of the Life Addicts community for nearly a year and a half. Duriel shares his journey towards simplifying healthy living and offers tips and tools for prioritizing mental health. He highlights how the black community has an incomplete view of mental health and encourages individuals to seek help when needed, even if it goes against family norms. Duriel also shares his experience of navigating health concerns while still maintaining his workout routine. He’s found Life Addicts group personal training to be a comfortable and enjoyable way to work out and appreciates the support of the community. If you’ve struggled with seeking professional help in navigating the nuances of your own mental health, you’ll want to tune in for support in informing your perspective around the stigmas of mental health and how you can move forward in freedom. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Our Take On Life, so you don't miss an episode of Our Take On Life, where we share tips & tricks to help you simplify healthy living and make it a lifestyle.  Visit us at lifeaddictsstudio.com for more information about training services and to join our FREE Healthy High Performers email community to receive valuable tips, resources and opportunities to connect with other high performers looking to maximize well being by simplifying healthy living!

Episode 7. How Josie created consistency & community, even through the ever changing ebbs & flows of life

In today’s episode we chat with Josie who has been a member of the Life Addicts community since 2017. Josie shares some of her struggles before becoming a member and expresses how, like many of you, she was eager to make a change and find a way to better her overall health. By joining Life Addicts, Josie was able to connect with a supportive community and gain access to resources that have helped her in her journey. Before joining Josie felt that she wasn’t seeing any progress on her own and wanted to find something enjoyable and interesting. After having her first child in January 2020, she found that life in general was a mess and her schedule didn’t coordinate with any of the group personal training/semi-private workout times. She was grateful to have the option to jump back in doing personal training with an LAS Trainer during which time she started feeling stronger. When their life settled down, she was able to start attending group sessions again, which was great for her mental health being able to reconnect in community as a new mom. She found that having a supportive community was essential for her journey and for staying consistent and motivated. Tune in to hear Josie’s full lifestyle journey! Highlights I just thank you guys for being there through all these different phases of my life. Way back in 2017, we didn't have kids, and I didn't feel part of my local neighborhood and community like some of my other friends or neighbors did. And you guys were a step in that direction. I know so many more people that live right around me, and I really love just being able to know that there's always an activity that somebody's going to schedule a bike ride or schedule a run or if I'm around, there's something to do with our little group, which is great. I would say, you will push us to our potential, but you're also super in tune with the level that we're at. So you will tell us, hey, grab the lower weights to not sacrifice form. You definitely level it for us and meet us where we're at. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Our Take On Life, so you don't miss an episode of Our Take On Life, where we share tips & tricks to help you simplify healthy living and make it a lifestyle.  Visit us at lifeaddictsstudio.com for more information about training services and to join our FREE Healthy High Performers email community to receive valuable tips, resources and opportunities to connect with other high performers looking to maximize well being by simplifying healthy living!