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610: Daily Weigh In – Why Do People Fail At Weight Loss?

Answering your questions! Today’s question: Why do people fail at weight loss?     Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Dr. Michael Greger

World-renowned nutritionist, pediatrician and best-selling author, Dr. Michael Greger, talks about his new cookbook, “How Not to Diet,” tips to speed up your metabolism, why we should all be meat and dairy-free, why we should stop eating after 7pm and why Erin should ditch her daily margarita!

2020 Lookback: A new journalist’s first year

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell checks in with Sarah Ramantanis in the first of a series of conversations with a handful of previous guests. They discuss her wild first year as a professional writer for Philanthropy Australia and UN Youth Australia and why the year, overall, was a great one for her. Keep up…

Title: Target USA –Ep. 256 | Democracy Under Duress

The U.S. is in the grips of Russian disinformation, dark money and “our own dishonest politics”. Fiona Hill, Douglas London, Anders Asland, Senator Mark Warner, and others top national security experts put the threat into context.

FFR WEEK 14 vs SEA aka STRIP SACKED

AFTER ALMOST PULLING IT OFF AGAINST THE SEAHAWKS, MR HASKINS CONTINUED WITH THE “PULLING IT OFF” THEME. THE FABULOUS LEON HARRIS (@Realleonharris) of NBC4 WASHINGTON NEWS FAME JOINS THE ACTION. CONSIDER HIM YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENT FROM US!

609: Exercises For The Aches And Pains Of Sitting Too Much With Josh Garrett

Personal Trainer and Cincy 360 Fitness owner Josh Garrett shares simple exercises you can do for your neck, shoulders, back & hips when you’re feeling the aches and pains of sitting too much. Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Josh’s website here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/     Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Emily Bingham

Founder of moveTHRU, Emily Bingham shares how she’s dealing with the loss of her husband, raising their two young kids, dating as a widow and how exercise is helping her to move through the grieving process.

The Week On The Hill – December 18, 2020

Congress is finally close to approving emergency COVID-19 relief for millions of struggling Americans, after months of negotiations. Why do lawmakers always seem to push everything until the end of the year?

608: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Google News Initiative wants newsrooms to thrive

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Ben Monnie, director of global partnership solutions for news at the Google News Initiative. They discuss Google’s new Digital Growth Program, the latest effort from the Google News Initiative, and other tools to help news organizations thrive in the digital age.  Keep up with the latest news…

FFR WEEK 13 @ SF (SORTA) aka IN THE CHASE

A GREAT PHILOSOPHER ONCE SAID..”CHASE IS A BAD MAN” . A MONTH A AGO THIS TEAM WAS THE NFL LAUGHING STOCK…OH BUT NOW! IN OTHER NEWS, WILL ALEX’S INJURY GIVE HASKINS A LEG UP? LETS SEE WHAT CLAUDE AND KEVIN THINK.

Anger Management

Angry moments versus anger issues. Is there a difference? We uncover how to deal with anger from all aspects. Monique’s therapist and marriage counselor, Esther Boykin, joins Monique, Chris and Aly for this week’s episode.

Better News: Building strong community partnerships

The Sacramento Bee has used groups outside of mainstream media to attract new readers, gain access to a diverse talent pool of journalists, and elevate the voices of under-resourced communities in the Sacramento area Ryan Lillis is the assistant managing editor at the Bee and Liv Monahan is the editor-at-large of the Community Voices project….

607: The Key To Weight Loss Success

The one word to weight loss success? Listen and find out!    For more information on virtual and in person Pilates classes at Shellates: https://www.shellates.com/     Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Teddi Mellencamp

Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Teddi Mellencamp, joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about being a mompreneur, her accountability business, All In By Teddi and balancing all the things.

The Week on the Hill – December 11, 2020

Congress has bought itself some more time and delayed the deadline on a government shutdown, but there are plenty of political challenges ahead as lawmakers try to reach agreement on a COVID-19 relief package. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

606: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Dynamic husband-wife duo’s passion project benefits Napa Valley’s first responders

Christi Coors Ficeli’s husband, Dave Ficeli, joins the podcast for this part-two interview where they discuss making micro-lot wines from a tiny rock-hard vineyard. Their extensive American oak barrel program is just one of the many nuanced changes that Dave and Christi have taken on with their passion project, C Elizabeth, honoring four generations of…

How the coronavirus changed journalism

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Marcus Harun, a producer at MSNBC, about his new documentary, Essential Journalists: How Coronavirus Changed TV News. They discuss the way in which journalists took matters into their own hands to protect their health, and the health of their teams, during the early days of the pandemic. …

FFR WEEK 12 @ PITT aka AND-DEFEATED

A HUGE WIN OVER THE PREVIOUSLY UNBEATED STEELERS IS JUST THE KIND OF THING THAT..WELL..THAT MAKE YOU WANT SOME MORE WINS. THE GUYS DO WHAT ANY AWARD WINNING PODCAST SHOULD DO….GLOAT!

605: Fitness And Fun – A Raw Conversation With Natalie And Ashley

My friends and former co-workers Natalie Jones and Ashley Dawn join me in this episode to discuss their love for fitness, weight loss and struggles with disordered eating and exercise.  Find Natalie on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/natjooones Find Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.on.air/     Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

604: The Positive Lessons From 2020

Personal Trainer and Cincy 360 Fitness owner Josh Garrett and I have a discussion about some of the positives we’ve seen in this dumpster fire year.  Email Josh about training: Info@Cincy360Fitness.com Find Josh’s website here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/     Find me on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youcanpoundthis/ My cookbook: https://www.amandavalentinebites.com/product/bite-this-cookbook-vol1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaValentineBites Website: http://amandavalentinebites.com/

Emily Skye

Australian model, trainer and mompreneur, Emily Skye, joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about normalizing depression and mental health, her suicide attempt, surviving domestic violence and that time she gave birth on her living room floor.

Selfless Parenting

It’s so easy and natural to put yourself first. How does this change after having children who did not ask to be here? Do you miss your former self?

The Week on The Hill – December 4, 2020

After months of little progress, congressional leaders now believe they are on track to approve major COVID-19 relief to help struggling Americans, as well as to avoid a government shutdown ahead of next Friday’s deadline. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

FFR WEEK 11 VS DAL aka STEEL AWAY

HAVING DISPATCHED THE ‘BOYS, THE B&G SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE UNDEFEATED STEELERS. #1 PITTSBURGH FAN RYAN POPOVICH JOINS THE FESTIVITIES. ALSO, BIG NEWS ON THE JOHN WALL FRONT

603: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Beer may be Christi Coors Ficeli’s middle name but wine is in her heart

Christi Coors Ficeli always thought she’d follow in her great great grandfather’s famous beer brewing shoes. As a descendent of Adolf Coors, she knew that beer flowed through her veins, but so too did her family’s entrepreneurial spirit. Christi’s first taste of the wine business came shortly after college working for Galo, where she learned…

The John Wall Era is over in DC

John wall heads to Houston, was it the right move? Does anyone care that he’s gone??? Could the Washington Football Team really make the playoffs? How about beat the Steelers?

The Interview Dudes are taking over the world

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks to Jack, Nathan, and Ben, better known as The Interview Dudes, about their podcast and interviews with the likes of Ryan Reynolds and Steve Martin. Together they discuss dream guests, how they started their podcast, and how their parents still embarrass them on a regular basis.  Keep up with…

602: How Marissa Lost 138 Pounds

Marissa has lost 138 pounds over the last 2 years! In this episode hear how Marissa changed her mindset, way of eating and exercise routine to become the healthiest version of herself.  Follow Marissa’s journey on her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/livingfitw.riss/ Mentioned in this episode, Erica Fit Love’s Fit Love Squad: https://fitlovesquad.com/        …

A conversation with Sara D’Amelio – CEO, Skincando

Elly talks with Sara D’Amelio of Skincando about what it was like being stranded in paradise (or the Saychelles) during COVID and also her journey from a skincare slash product junkie who struggled for YEARS with problem skin to finally creating her own solution – her very own line of affordable, plant based products that…

The Other Woman: Part 2 of Finding Love After Divorce

Winter Harris was such a great guest we had to have her back to ask even more questions about finding love after divorce! Part 2 of our interview focuses on how to get to a point of healing and possibly even forgiveness towards the other woman.

601: Depression

An update to my New Chapter episode… Resources mentioned in this episode: Galia Collaborative: https://galiacollaborative.com/ Sarah D Fit With Me: https://sarahdfitwithme.com/ Shellates Pilates Studio: https://www.shellates.com/ Cincy 360 Fitness: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/

Stacey Rusch

Good Morning Washington anchor, Stacey Rusch, announces her new talk show, how she balances her career, daughter and husband every day (while waking up at 2am!) and how she explains race and diversity to her four-year-old, bi-racial daughter

600: Shay’s Weight Loss Journey – Weekly Updates

Shay is giving us weekly updates on her weight loss journey! Shay has been overweight since childhood, has attempted many diets and finally has found success! She’s already lost 88 pounds as of 1/31/20 and will be sharing her journey as reaches for her goal to lose another 50. Hear Shay’s journey and tips for…

Objectivity, racism, and the crisis of credibility

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Pacinthe Mattar, a broadcast producer in Toronto, who recently wrote a piece for The Walrus titled “Objectivity is a Privilege Afforded to White Journalists.” They discuss her belief that there is a two-fold crisis in credibility when it comes to journalists of color covering racialized topics.  Keep…

599: Being Worthy Of Wellness With Kelly Lynn Gibson

Kelly Lynn Gibson is the founder of Innergize, author, health coach, fitness professional, motivational speaker and the mom of triplets!  In this episode Kelly shares her infectious energy, her own weight loss journey and how she’s helping other women on their path to wellness. Find Kelly Lynn Gibson, and her book here: https://innergizeyou.com/ Find Kelly…