Empowered + Well

Why So Many Women Feel 'Fine on Paper' But Terrible in Real Life

What if the exhaustion, brain fog, sleep struggles, mood changes, weight resistance, and feeling of being completely overwhelmed that so many women experience in midlife

100 Episodes, Two Birthdays & A Lot to Celebrate

We made it to 100! 🎉 In this very special episode of Empowered + Well, we're celebrating 100 episodes AND two birthdays! Join us as we look back on some of our favor

The Power of the Pause: Michele Gannon on Healing, Hope & Purpose

What happens when we finally give ourselves permission to pause? In today's session, we sit down with Michele Gannon, Founder and Executive Director of Mary's Place by

You Don't Have to Be Falling Apart to Go to Therapy with Ariana Sottile, LCSW

What if therapy wasn't something you waited for until you hit a breaking point? On this episode of Empowered + Well, we're talking about therapy, mental health, and the

Beyond the Physical: Finding God, Grace & Connection on the Mat with Cheryl Lovelace

What if yoga could be about more than flexibility, strength, or movement? We're joined by Cheryl Lovelace, founder of Twisted Sister Yoga, a Christian yoga ministry bas

Why Being Lighthearted Might Be Your Secret Weapon for Change - with Alyssa Christofalo

Amanda and Lauren sit down with Amanda's best friend Alyssa Christofalo for a conversation that started as a fun catch-up and turned into a masterclass in taking chances.

Reframing Wellness Goals: Why "How Do I Lose Fat" Is the Wrong Question

Most people chasing "fat loss" are asking the wrong question. In this episode of Empowered & Well, Lauren and Amanda flip the script: instead of focusing on losing body f

The Mouth-Body Connection: Why Oral Health Is About More Than Teeth

What if your mouth could tell you more about your overall health than you realize? Today, we're taking a closer look at the powerful connection between oral health and

Rewiring the Climb: A 29029 Story with Dr. Sarah Lane

What happens when you decide to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest — one lap at a time? In this episode of Empowered & Well, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Lane, vision

Women's Health Hot Takes, Round Two: No Notes, No Filter

What happens when two friends show up ready to record with a guest… and end up going rogue instead? This episode: round two of no notes, no guests, no filter. Lauren an

Unscripted, Unfiltered & Probably Oversharing

What happens when two friends ditch the script, pull up a list of trending women's health questions, and just... go for it? This episode. No notes, no guests, no filter —

Running Back to Yourself — Nervous System, Identity & the Mom Who Needs a Mile

What happens when motherhood completely shifts your identity — and you lose yourself in the process? This week, Lauren and Amanda sit down with Tricia Lesnevich-Callahan,

Summer Without Sabotage: Staying Healthy While Living Your Life

Summer brings vacations, BBQs, beach weekends, travel, restaurant meals, and a break from our normal routines. While these experiences create some of the best memories of

Return to Form: Pilates, Pelvic Health, and Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

What does it actually mean to feel at home in your body — and what does it take to get back there? Whether you've been through an injury, a health event, a pregnancy, a

Eat the Potato Salad: Your No-Guilt Guide to Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here — and we want you to enjoy every single second of it. The barbecues, the s'mores, the potato salad, the drinks with friends — all of it. Be

The Gap and The Gain: You're Further Along Than You Think

In this episode, Lauren and Amanda dive into one of the most perspective-shifting books in Lauren's library — The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

GLP-1s, Protein, and Your Cycle: Let's Cut Through the Noise

GLP-1 medications, protein obsession, and cycle syncing are dominating the wellness conversation right now—but what's actually worth your attention, and what's just noise

GLP-1's, Metabolism & the Missing Piece of Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are dominating the wellness conversation right now—but what's actually true, and what's just hype? In this episode,

Your Autoimmune Disease Doesn't Need to Be in the Driver's Seat

What happens when an autoimmune diagnosis starts to feel like the loudest voice in the room? For so many women, receiving an autoimmune diagnosis brings more than sympt

Rewiring Our Food Mindset with Alison Kane

If you've ever white-knuckled your way through a diet, told yourself you just need more willpower, or found yourself starting over every Monday — this episode is going to