In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm taking a deep dive look into skincare ingredient labels to look at one specific ingredient: Fragrance. I explain what fragrance is, why it's damaging to the skin, and why it should be avoided on ski

#65: Why Quarantine is the BEST Time to Switch to Natural Deodorant | Natural Deodorant Detox Tips & Tricks- Minimize Excessive Underarm Sweating, BO & Irritation from Aluminum Free Antiperspirant

May 12th, 2020 25m 9s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm sharing the inside scoop on natural deodorant. I explain the reasons why natural deodorant is all the rage, and specifically focus on the potential negative side effects of aluminum toxicity. Then I

#64: My Morning Routine & Quarantine Week in the Life | WFH Tips + Tricks, AM Skincare Routine

May 5th, 2020 39m

In this week's episode I am giving you a sneak peak into my life: Quarantine Edition. I share my current Quarantine Routine and how I set up my weeks and days so that I can still maintain my mental health, physical health, physique & fitness pr

#63: My Latest Skincare Favorites For Glowy, Healthy, Youthful Skin! Vitamin C Serum, Anti-Aging Serum, SPF, Affordable Cleansers & Moisturizers, Eye Cream

Apr 28th, 2020 28m 9s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm sharing some of my latest skincare obsessions. I have been testing out a LOT of skincare lately, so I'm here to share the best of the best with you. We have affordable drugstore skincare options, as

#62: How to Burn Extra Calories WITHOUT Breaking a Sweat | How To Prevent Unwanted Weight Gain During Quarantine Pt. 2

Apr 21st, 2020 26m 59s

In this episode, I am continuing the dreaded "Quarantine 15" conversation by discussing the easiest way to burn extra calories throughout your day. Spolier alert... it's not what you think. For those of us working from home during this lockdown

#61: RETINOIDS 101: Retinol, Tretinoin, Adapalene- Anti-Aging Benefits, Acne Prevention, Minimizing Irritation, Skin Purging

Apr 14th, 2020 27m 46s

This episode is a deep dive discussion on arguably to most important anti-aging product of all time (aside from SPF of course): Retinoids. I explain what retinoids are, what the difference between retinol, Tretinoin and Adapalene are, what kind

#60: Things I'm Obsessing Over Right Now | Beauty, Health, Organization & Lifestyle Faves of the Moment... Quarantine Edition

Apr 7th, 2020 50m

In this episode I decided to shake things up and have a more casual chit chat with you guys to talk about all of the random things I'm obsessed with right now. We're talking dry brushing, fragrance free haircare and skincare, nail strengthening

#59: Scared of the Quarantine 15? How to Stop Mindlessly Eating & Still Reach Your Health and Fitness Goals During Lockdown | What I Eat In a Day, Healthy Recipe Inspiration

Mar 31st, 2020 34m 48s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm sharing specific tactics you can implement in your life to help you when you can't stop mindlessly eating. This episode is not to encourage you to eat less when you are truly hungry. It's to encoura

#58: Fitness Motivation When You Need It Most- Quarantine Edition | Top Personal Trainer Tips to Inspire You to Start Sweating

Mar 24th, 2020 32m 39s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm sharing some of my favorite tips and tricks that will not only help you find the motivation to workout, but also help you to get the most out of each workout. I have tried & tested myself all of the

#57: Anxiety + Stress Relief Tips & Tricks- How To Cope With Anxious Moments, Reduce Stress & Decompress

Mar 17th, 2020 32m 38s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm sharing 9 specific tips to help you gain some much needed stress-relief in your life. Many of us know that stress can decrease the ability of our immune system to function adequately, cause inflamma

#56: The Terrifying Truth About UV Rays | SPF, UVA vs. UVB Rays, How to Control Wrinkles, Sun Spots, Fine Lines + Other Signs ofAging

Mar 10th, 2020 22m 10s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast we are talking about the terrifying truth about UV Rays. Yep. Terrifying is the correct term. That's because many people think they are fully protecting themselves from the sun while wearing SPF in the s

#55: Celery Juice- The Cure All Miracle Juice? Bloating, Inflammation, Antioxidant, Skin Conditions and Natural Healing with Celery Juice

Mar 3rd, 2020 32m 3s

In this week's episode we are discussing the vegetable concoction that is ALL the rage in the health and wellness industry these days... Celery Juice! I'm discussing why people are so obsessed with celery juice, including #1. the general health

#54: The Absolute BEST Workout For Fat Loss & Body Recomposition- Debunking Popular Fitness Misconceptions as a Certified Personal Trainer

Feb 25th, 2020 26m 46s

I recently passed my NASM certified personal training exam and immediately after getting my certification I wanted to share what I learned about popular fitness misconceptions. There is a LOT of false information out there, and it's often perpe

#53: Are Your Alcohol Habits The Reason You're Not Losing Weight? How to Make Your Favorite Cocktails Healthier So You Can Reach Your Goals

Feb 18th, 2020 29m 39s

In this episode we are getting real about alcohol. There are a lot of different beliefs surrounding alcohol and weight loss. Some think you need to cut out all alcohol in order to achieve your body recomposition goals, others believe in a more

#52: The 411 on Protein- Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins, Protein Requirements, Protein for Body Recomposition / Weight Loss, Healthy Protein Sources

Feb 11th, 2020 27m 11s

In this episode of The Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm giving you the 411 on all things protein! Unlike carbs and fats, whether or not we need protein isn't a hot debate. We need it for very basic reasons like body recomposition, building lean muscle ma

#51: The 411 on Fats- Do They Cause Weight Gain or Weight Loss, High Fat Diets, Keto, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fats, Macronutrient Requirements

Feb 4th, 2020 30m 35s

In this episode of The Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm giving you the 411 on all things fats! Fats and high fat diets like Keto are all the rage right now. Some people seemingly shed extra pounds & see amazing body transformation from high fat diets, wh

#50: The 411 on Carbs- If We Really Need Them, Low Carb Diets, Healthy vs. Unhealthy Carbohydrates, High vs. Low Glycemic Carbs

Jan 28th, 2020 35m 22s

In this episode of The Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm giving you the 411 on all things carbs! Carbohydrates have started to get a bad reputation again in the past couple years with the takeover of Keto, high fat diets. I explain the many reasons we DO

#49: The Starbucks Low Down: Calories, Sugar, Carbs & Fats in Your Favorite Starbucks Drinks (And How to Make Them Healthier!)

Jan 21st, 2020 28m 13s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm doing a deep dive into the Starbucks menu. I talk through some of the most popular drinks and the nutrition information (down to the calorie count, carbs/fats/protein content, and grams of sugar) of

#48: The Makeup Mistakes You're Making & Don't Even Realize- Makeup Application Tips & Tricks, Oily vs. Dry Skin, Undertones

Jan 14th, 2020 29m 15s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm walking through some of the most common makeup application mistakes, and giving you step by step tips on how to fix them. I'm explaining why your eyeshadow isn't blending easily and why it starts to

#47: Healthy Substitutes for Your Favorite Unhealthy Foods! Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free Foods

Jan 7th, 2020 26m 10s

In today's episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite healthy substitutes for not so healthy foods. Transitioning to a healthy diet can feel super overwhelming at first, so I want to help make that transition a little smoother! For anyone who is

#46: Behind The Scenes Real Talk: What 2019 Was Really Like For Me Starting a Blog, Podcast & YouTube Channel

Jan 2nd, 2020 49m 14s

This episode is a bonus episode this week because it's a different kind of episode- I am just sitting down to have a super open and real conversation with my listeners about what went on behind the scenes this past year while I started Ask Abbe

#45: You're Going to Give Up On That Health & Fitness Resolution Unless You Do These 10 Things in 2020

Dec 31st, 2019 37m 34s

In this week's episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm kicking off the New Year by chatting about Health & Fitness Resolutions. But I'm keeping it brutally real right off the bat: You're probably going to give up on those resolutions. That is...

#44: Did Game Changers Make Me Vegan? Thoughts on the Netflix Documentary, Plant Based vs. Animal Based Protein, Nutrient Deficiencies

Dec 23rd, 2019 29m 42s

In this episode of the Ask Abbey Podcast, I'm sharing my perspective on the popular Netflix Documentary, Game Changers. This documentary attempts to persuade us that a vegan, plant-based diet is the optimal diet for health, performance, energy

#43: My 2019 Must Have Products: Beauty, Skincare, Haircare, Wellness, Fitness & Food Faves

Dec 17th, 2019 47m 45s

Welcome back to the Ask Abbey Podcast! We are rapidly closing in on the end of 2019, so I thought- what better way to wrap up this decade than to share my absolute favorite products of 2019. In true Ask Abbey fashion, we're covering ALL the cat