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by Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry

Have you taken a rest day yet? You can rest with us. Have a listen to the Rest Days podcast, hosted by Certified Personal Trainer Lauren Leavell and Registered Dietitian Maria Sylvester Terry. Enjoy on RSS, Spotify, and Patreon. Tuning into Rest Days is sure to become your favorite part of the week. We dive headfirst into the pervasive elements of diet and wellness culture and black-and-white thinking. It's rough out here; l ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 4

  • Gadgets and Gizmos a’plenty II

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    Gadgets and Gizmos a’plenty II

    S04 E07
    01:08:06
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    Welcome back to Rest Days! This is our second installment of Gadgets and Gizmos a’plenty and we definitely have who’s its and what’s its galore. There will DEFINITELY be thingamabobs. Is it an episode of entirely clickbait items? Maybe.We hope this episode brings some comical relief to the onslaught of devices and products we will be marketed throughout the holiday season. Some of them are luxury, others problematic, and some just won’t age well.Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

  • The Hormone Monsters (PMS + PMDD)

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    The Hormone Monsters (PMS + PMDD)

    S04 E06
    53:54
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    Today, we’re interviewing two guests: our own Hormone Monsters. Navigating a menstrual cycle - be it regular AF or simply untrackable - can feel like filing taxes depending on the time of the month. As two people with some pretty frustrating Hormone Monster moments, we’re taking time to discuss PMS, PMDD, and what sets them apart. In this episode, we discuss the differences between PMS and PMDD, what it’s like to get a PMDD diagnosis, and a host of helpful strategies to support the stages of your cycle. Given our specialties, we talk a good bit about how movement and food can affect/be affected by that Hormone Monster. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

  • I Think You Should Leave [The Gym]. Here’s Why.

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    I Think You Should Leave [The Gym]. Here’s Why.

    S04 E05
    01:03:58
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    If there’s a topic that gets fitness fans talking, it’s that bench that never got a good wipe down by its last user. There are just some gym behaviors related to etiquette and boundaries that, well, have us thinking… maybe you should leave.There are also elements of etiquette that make gyms and studios special places. We’re covering the good, bad, and the sweaty on this episode of Rest Days. From bathrooms to music to classes and more, we cover the spectrum of healthful and not so healthful habits that can make or break your fitness experience. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

  • An Interview with a Vampire: When Life Sucks

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    An Interview with a Vampire: When Life Sucks

    S04 E04
    47:56
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    On this special episode of Rest Days, Lauren interviews a vampire (Maria), who has spent six months in anticipatory grief and recently returned from a month away from home to support her family.These experiences can turn our lives, routines, and habits upside down. How do you eat, sleep, move, and work when we feel like a total vampire?While we are no experts on getting through the suck, we do hope this episode shines a light for those of you in a dark time. This interview discusses self-care strategies and mindsets for those seasons of your life that, well, want to suck your blood.Maria is back from her vampire status to share thoughts and wisdom with you, and Lauren asks hard questions and reminds us she is the favorite daughter of Maria’s family (true).Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno

  • HAGS (that means Have A Great Summer)

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    HAGS (that means Have A Great Summer)

    S04 E03
    37:32
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    We’re bringing back HAGS, short for “have a great summer,” in this episode dedicated to summer shifts in routine and habits. The truth is… we aren’t all having a great summer. The earth is hotter than ever [literally though], the air quality is variable at best, and the social and emotional conditions are rough. This is a season and an era for extra intentionality and compassion for our bodies. Tune in for the ways we’re adapting to the summer season when it comes to sleep, nutrition, movement, and skin care. Hosts: Lauren Leavell + Maria Sylvester Terry | @laurenleavellfitness @vitamin_riContact: restdayspodcast@gmail.comMusic: Nick Sylvester | @nickgodmodeArtwork: Brandi Wheeler | @stardustbyjuno