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Sand, Satiety, and Straight Talk on GLP-1s
Mikki and Jess swap pre-race nerves for nerdy joy as Mikki preps for a multi-stage desert ultra—sand dunes, poles, altitude and all. They unpack the logistics (mandato...
Sleep, Routines, and Magnesium: Recovery Made Simple
This episode dives into the unsexy but unbeatable truth: you can’t out-supplement chaotic sleep habits. Mikki and Jess unpack the “order of operations” for better nigh...
Fasting for Women: Hype, Hormones, and Hard Truths
Fasting gets marketed to women as a cure-all—burn fat, boost energy, balance hormones—but does it hold up? In this candid chat, we unpack the claims behind Dr Mindy Pe...
Healing Smarter: Collagen, Vitamin C & Injury Recovery
In this episode, Mikki and Jess talk about the real side of training for an ultra—injuries, setbacks, and the science-backed ways to support recovery. Mikki shares her...
Abundance Over Anxiety: Simple Nutrition Wins
Back-to-school chaos and shifting routines can derail healthy habits. In this chat, we zoom out from the noise—hello, social media overwhelm—and come back to basics th...
Cortisol, Sleep & Small Rituals for Better Rest
In this episode, Mikki and Jess dive into the relationship between cortisol, sleep, and daily habits that make or break your rest. From the funny story of Mikki’s “str...
Kettlebells, Connection, and Keeping Health Simple
In this episode of Strength Renewed, Jess and Mikki blend real talk, friendship, and practical health strategies in their signature 20-minute style. From the power of ...
Potatoes, Protein & Food Myths Debunked
Mikki and Jess tackle some of the most common food narratives—bananas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and the health halos (or villain labels) attached to them. They explor...
Small Gestures, Big Ripples
In this warm and funny conversation, Mikki and Jess reflect on the small moments that make a big difference—whether it’s a smile to a stranger, an unexpected act of ki...
Hydration, Hormones & the Bloat You Can Beat
Mikki and Jess dive into the underestimated role of hydration, gut health, and hormone fluctuations in how we feel day-to-day—especially during perimenopause. From the...
Walking for Chocolate Bananas: Why Energy Flux Matters
Mikki and Jess chat all things movement, mindset, and metabolism—starting with sweatshirt weather and ending with chocolate-dipped bananas. The real focus, though, is ...
Injuries, Identity & Active Recovery: Reclaiming Your Power
In this episode, Mikki and Jess explore the emotional and psychological weight of injury—whether it’s you, your child, or your client navigating it. From mindset shift...
Tracking or Trusting? Demystifying HRV and Wearables
In this episode, Mikki and Jess dive into the increasingly popular topic of heart rate variability (HRV) and other wearable health metrics like resting heart rate and ...
Supplements That Work—And Ones You Might Not Need
Jess and Mikki tackle your most frequently asked questions on supplements, strength, and sustainable fat loss. From demystifying creatine and its side effects to layin...
Rewriting the Script: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
Mikki and Jess dive deep into the stories we tell ourselves—particularly those around body image, disordered eating, and health behaviours—and how these inherited or ...
The Invisible Cap: Rethinking Hunger, Fuel, and the Food Rules Holding You Back
This week, Jess and Mikki get into a conversation many women will resonate with: the invisible “calorie caps” we subconsciously put on our meals—especially when we're ...
2% Better: Building Real Self-Acceptance
Mikki and Jess dive into a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Jess’s recent colonoscopy and opens into a powerful dialogue about body satisfaction, aging, self...
Systems, Sweatshirts & Sustainable Change: Rethinking Weight Loss
Show Notes Summary: In this episode of Strength Renewed, Mikki and Jess share a vulnerable, nuanced conversation about the role of systems, habit tracking, and intent...
Letting Go of “Shoulds”: Navigating Transitions with Grace
Mikki and Jess dive deep into the emotional undercurrents that come with life’s transitions—graduations, birthdays, seasons, and roles that evolve with time. Jess open...
Surviving or Thriving? Mikki's Boston Marathon Story
In this deeply personal and powerfully honest episode, Mikki shares her experience running the 2024 Boston Marathon—and the unexpected controversy it sparked. She and ...