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Episode 7: One Size Does Not Fit All
Getting on board with the notion that "different is a good," especially when it comes to body size, feels like a revolutionary move. But why? Literally every single body is different and responds differently to food, exercise, shampoo, moisturizer,
Episode 6: Patience is an annoying virtue.
There is so much in life that requires patience, yet all too often, these same things stand in direct opposition to immediate needs, and it’s super frustrating. As a health coach, personal trainer, and running coach, I see it all the time. Personally,
Episode 5: Fear, shame, and guilt are powerful, yet ineffective motivators.
Do you ever feel like there is something inherently wrong with you and it makes you take action to try and change it, immediately? Does it work? My guess is no, it doesn't. Especially when it comes to things like body size and dieting,
Episode 4: Be your own brand of elite.
In the aftermath of cheering for the runners of the 2017 Boston Marathon, I've been thinking about what it means to be "elite." Does it have more than one form? Can anyone be "elite?" Am I elite? Are you? What if the very thing we think makes us weird ...
Episode 3: Is dating scarier than running a marathon?
I've been dumped. A lot. Like... a lot. I've also dumped my fair share of guys. Heartbreak happens in many ways when you've been single as long as I have. Having painful experiences time and time again in the same area of life can create a sense of fea...
Episode 2: I used to hate running. And sometimes I still do.
Anyone who takes even a quick glance at my social media can see I'm a runner and it’s a huge part of how I express my inner Diva, but it wasn’t always that way. But on the eve of Reebok releasing a documentary in which I am the featured player along wi...
Episode 1: Confidence is Not Bragging
"Be modest. Be a lady. Don't brag." But there's a difference between faking it and making it.
Episode 0: Introducing #VivaLaDiva
Get to know Health Coach, Author, Speaker, and "Queen of the Side Hustle," Laura J. Ingalls in this premiere episode of the #VivaLaDiva podcast. Laura dares listeners to unapologetically love themselves as she dives into topics that all to often get in...