A seasoned operations executive and mentor in the fitness industry joins Katie to discuss the deep-rooted impact of toxic work and personal environments on physical and mental health. Cynthia shares her journey of overcoming psychological and emotional abuse, dealing with an autoimmune disorder, and the eventual realization that her environments were exacerbating her symptoms. 

In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, Katie shares her personal journey with intuitive eating, challenging her previous beliefs formed as a dietitian. She details her struggles with disordered eating and burnout, and her transformative experience embracing intuitive eating. Key lessons include handling conflicting emotions, treating intuitive eating as a skill, and understanding that success is not linear. She encourages listeners to start small and trust the process. Katie also discusses her career shifts, the emotional impact of her work, and the ultimate liberating decision to fully embrace the intuitive eating model for herself and her clients.

In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie dives into the topic of natural energy drinks like Celsius and Alani, examining their health claims, ingredients, potential hidden dangers, and whether or not they're okay for you.

Have you ever experienced pain or injury that stopped you from doing what you wanted to do? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie welcomes Dr. Tawny Kross, a specialist in chronic pain and founder of Ready Set Rewire. Dr. Kross shares her insights on helping women overcome chronic stress, pain, and inflammation through holistic approaches.