Liz once fueled with candy bars. Lee used to eat to fit a certain size. Today, we eat to feel powerful - and we’re sharing how you can too. In this episode, we dive into how our relationships with food have evolved over the years, from breaking up with sugar to embracing intentional meals that support strength, clarity, and energy. Whether you’re a grazer, a meticulous meal planner, or somewhere in between, we’ve got thoughts, tips, and real-life tools to help you nourish your body in a way that works for you.

Resources mentioned:

• The Hilliard Studio Method Smoothie

• Catie's Organic Vitamin C

• NorCal Premium Pea Protein Isolate

• NorCal Collagen Peptides

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Fuel is power. You can’t move powerfully or think clearly if you’re undernourished. Start your day with 30 grams of protein to keep energy up and cravings down.

• Your food mindset matters. Everyone’s relationship with food is different. Find what works for your body and your life - not someone else’s diet rules.

• Balance beats restriction. Enjoy sweet treats with intention, listen to how your body responds, and focus on how you feel, not just how you look.

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee, formerly Hilliard Studio Podcast, is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Liz Hilliard is an author, motivational speaker, personal & group trainer, podcast co-host and owner & creator of Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) – an internationally-renowned, core-centric, Pilates-based workout that uses the latest techniques to get the heart rate pumping and sweat dripping – uses “Be Powerful” as a daily mantra to empower and encourage women of all generations and fitness levels to accept themselves as they are and keep moving.

Lee Kennelly is the second half of the podcast and the Director of Training at Hilliard Studio Method. She is happy to be living life unabashedly with Liz and adores her teenage children who have probably never listened to the podcast! Lee is passionate about movement and teaching and loves being on the sports fields watching her children, making her line of Love Sauce salads, or going out to dinner for date night with Liz. While behind the mic and on the screen aren’t necessarily her comfort zone, she loves podcasting with Liz and has enjoyed the opportunity to share her story with the hope of inspiring others to live more joyfully.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

“I’m the spirit of Liz, made like a Wiz…”

Ever since Liz was a little girl, she was a wild child, enthralled with life and curious about all its magic. Her family and religion tried to shrink her wizness, but her curiosity drove her to privately explore other paths so that she could be her most authentic self.

Lee’s path looked different, but the message was the same: blend in. Don’t dream too big. Stay small. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve learned to take up space, honor who we are, and step fully into our power. If you’ve ever felt like you’re playing small or holding back who you really are - this one’s for you.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• If you’ve lost touch with who you really are, notice the moments that feel inauthentic. And then start moving your body. Movement will release stuck emotions and unlock self-awareness that will not arrive in stillness or by being trapped in a negative thought-cycle.

• We’re all divine! You are capable of anything you can imagine. Despite society putting constraints and rules on us, there is a middle ground that we can find to grow into our unique power. Don’t let rules and hierarchy shrink your magic.

• Comparison is the thief of joy. Remember you are on your own path - no one else’s. Your journey will look different, not better or worse, just different. And that’s because it’s yours.

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support without the crash! Use this link for 15% off your purchase, or $20 off PLUS a 15% discount if you subscribe!

SWTHZ South Park is a contrast therapy experience for wellness lovers who want the biohacking benefits of saunas and cold plunges in a luxurious, private environment. Get $10 off your first session with code LKSWT10, or use code LKSWT when purchasing a membership!

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube

Are the five love languages the secret to a successful relationship? Or do they just enforce outdated relationship norms? In this episode, we dive into how love languages can be helpful, not as a guideline to express love, but as a lens to spot and respond to gaps in connection. We also share our experiences from going to couple’s counseling with our ex-husbands, where we first learned about these five love languages, and how we use them in our relationship today. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by a quiz result or confused about what you need from your partner, this episode will help you feel seen and give you tools to go deeper.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Love languages aren’t fixed. Regular check-ins, reflection, or therapy can help keep open communication about what each of you needs in a particular season.

• You don’t have to speak just one. Love languages work best when they’re used as a mix - not a label - to help your partner feel seen and supported in different seasons.

• Patriarchal structures still show up in our relationships, but we have the power to teach our kids (and ourselves) more equitable ways to love and live. Conversations about these structures can feel uncomfortable, but they’re crucial for fostering happier, healthier relationships.

MUD/WTR is a coffee alternative consisting of 100% organic cacao, ayurvedic herbs and functional mushrooms. With just a fraction of caffeine found in coffee, you get energy, focus and immune support without the crash! Use this link for 15% off your purchase, or $20 off PLUS a 15% discount if you subscribe!

SWTHZ South Park is a contrast therapy experience for wellness lovers who want the biohacking benefits of saunas and cold plunges in a luxurious, private environment. Get $10 off your first session with code LKSWT10, or use code LKSWT when purchasing a membership!

Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube