Which is harder for you – making the Leap of Faith or Keeping the Faith? Some people find it harder to take that first big, scary step and others find it harder to keep going when the going gets tough. Which camp do you fall into?

Episode 19 - Finding Your Why

Aug 5th, 2016 20m 48s

Today I'm discussing the importance of finding your true motivations in life. You can’t really know how to achieve what you think you want, if you don’t know WHY you are where you are now.

Episode 18 - Gotta Catch 'em All!

Jul 20th, 2016 18m 51s

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or possibly just woke up from being cryogenically frozen, you’ve heard about the Pokémon Go phenomenon. Is it all just a bunch of silliness, or does this popular game offer healthy benefits for those who pla

Episode 17 - Facing Your Fears

Jun 30th, 2016 22m 28s

We all know change is scary, but if we never change we never grow. How do we recognize when our fears are holding us back from making important changes? How do we deal with that fear and get to where we want to be? I’ve got a couple of tips for

Episode 16 - Sweet News

Jun 25th, 2016 31m 23s

Here in the US we’re getting New and Improved Nutrition Labeling on our foods soon. What’s changing, and why you should care.

Episode 15 - You Get What You Give

Jun 8th, 2016 14m 20s

Today’s main topic is all about how our expectations and attitude can affect the outcome of an endeavor.

Episode 14 - Thirty Days of Keto

Jun 3rd, 2016 46m 55s

I’m going Keto for June. Listen in to learn why, how, and what the heck Keto is anyway.

Episode 13 - Just for Today

May 20th, 2016 19m 10s

We’re always going to run up against some type of obstacle or impediment, at least occasionally. But we have the power to control our reactions. We don’t have to let something or someone dictate our reaction. We can CHOOSE how we react.

Episode 12 - Getting Real about Goals

May 4th, 2016 20m 22s

In coaching and in business you often hear the term SMART in relation to goal setting. SMART stands for SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIEVABLE, REALISTIC, AND TIMELY. It’s that REALISTIC part that seems to trip people up a lot of the time.

Episode 11 - Is It Still a Choice?

Apr 23rd, 2016 26m 36s

Developing healthy habits is critical to achieving our health and wellness goals. But sometimes habits turn a corner and no longer benefit us the way we intended. Today we’ll talk about taking back our choices, and mindfully examining our habi

Episode 10 - Sustainable Change

Apr 9th, 2016 20m 23s

In order to create lasting positive health outcomes we need to be focused on making sustainable changes — changes which become a permanent part of our lives…the trick is HOW do we do that?

Episode 9 - How to Get the Support You Need

Mar 29th, 2016 18m 5s

It’s another ‘Walk and Talk' episode! Join Health Coach Jessica and Poppy the Rescue Dog, on a neighborhood ramble and get some tips on how to stick to your plan and achieve your wellness goals, even when you don’t feel supported at home.

Episode 8 - Let's Go for a Walk!

Mar 18th, 2016 26m 42s

I’ve said it before and I’m saying it again, walking is the best and most accessible daily exercise for nearly all of us. No fancy equipment, no special training, no expensive memberships required. Come along with me in this episode as I walk t

Episode 7 - Home Cooked Health

Mar 5th, 2016 19m 18s

Today I’m going to talk about why we need to be cooking more of our own foods and give you some ideas to get you into your kitchen and around your dinner table.

Episode 6 - Fomenting a Fermentation Frenzy

Feb 27th, 2016 30m 44s

In which we discuss home fermentation projects and the benefits of including fermented foods in your diet.

Episode 5 - Slay Your Sugar Demon!

Feb 18th, 2016 26m 15s

Average US consumption of sugar is 150-175 POUNDS per Person each year!!! Now is a great time to get a handle on your sugar intake and start making positive progress in your health.

Episode 4 - The Mardi Gras Episode

Feb 9th, 2016 19m 9s

Happy Mardis Everyone! Today we’re discussing incorporating cultural festivals and feasts into a healthy lifestyle: Is it wise? Can you do it successfully? And How do you get back into your healthy groove?

Episode 3 - A Touchy Subject

Feb 3rd, 2016 21m 3s

It’s a touchy subject indeed, but today we’re talking about that blurry line between being body positive and accepting and being an enabler or worse, an obstacle for someone trying to get healthy. My goal is not to offend, but to get us all thi

Episode 2 - Using What You've Got

Jan 25th, 2016 19m 52s

In today's episode I'm talking about the importance of starting where you are, and using what you’ve got to reach your goals. If you like what you’re hearing, have suggestions for future topics, or want to ask me a question, get in touch with

Episode 1 - New Year New You

Jan 19th, 2016 24m 13s

In the very first episode of Tenacious Acorn Podcast, I talk about my experiences leading group health challenges, and I weigh in on the topics of Detoxes and Cleanses.

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