Summary

In this episode, Sasha discusses the significance of Dry January, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's relationship with alcohol. She shares her personal journey through Dry January, highlighting the positive changes she experienced and the insights gained from paying attention to her body's signals after drinking. Sasha encourages listeners to find a balance between intentional drinking and abstaining, and introduces the concept of 'glowtails' as a healthy alternative to alcohol. The episode concludes with a reminder to let curiosity guide choices rather than strict rules.

Takeaways

Dry January is about noticing how you feel without alcohol.
Personal experiences can change your relationship with drinking.
Pay attention to your body's signals after drinking.
Using data from wearables can provide insights into alcohol's effects.
Curiosity about your body's reactions is key to making informed choices.
Finding balance in drinking habits is a personal journey.
Substituting alcohol with enjoyable rituals can be beneficial.
Glowtails are a fun, healthy alternative to alcohol.
You don't have to quit drinking forever; it's about what feels best.
Building awareness and energy is more important than chasing perfection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dry January and Its Impact
08:37 Finding Balance: Intentional Drinking vs. Abstaining

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🛍️ Sasha’s Amazon Wellness Favorites — Toxin-free kitchen, fitness gear, beauty picks, and more

🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 20% OFF with code SASHA20 — whole-food smoothies, done clean

🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book for wellness without alcohol

🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts to reset your metabolism

💪 Lean Body Trio + Metabolic Support — 15% OFF Sasha’s signature stack: collagen, creatine, protein + metabolic support

⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery & lean gains

🧘 Magnesium — Sasha’s non-negotiable for sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support

🍒 BodyHealth Reds — 15% OFF antioxidant-rich blend for energy, immunity, and cellular health

💊 ENERGYbits Algae Tablets — 20% OFF spirulina + chlorella tabs with code SASHA

💧 NEEDED Hydration — 15% OFF clean electrolytes to support energy, focus & recovery

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Summary

In this episode of Wellness Hustle, Sasha discusses how ChatGPT can transform cooking from a daunting task into an enjoyable experience. By using ChatGPT as a thinking partner, listeners can simplify recipes, save time, and enhance their culinary skills. Sasha shares personal anecdotes and a systematic approach to cooking that emphasizes starting with what you have, simplifying recipes, and customizing meals to fit individual needs. The episode encourages listeners to embrace AI as a tool for better cooking and to build confidence in the kitchen.

Takeaways

ChatGPT can simplify cooking and make it enjoyable.
Using AI as a thinking partner enhances creativity in the kitchen.
Start with what you have and your real-life constraints.
Simplification is key to overcoming cooking overwhelm.
Ask better questions to improve your cooking skills.
Cooking should be fun, not a chore.
Personalize recipes to fit your dietary needs.
Save successful recipes for future use.
Cooking is about systems, not just talent.
Confidence in the kitchen comes from easy wins.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Simplifying Cooking with AI
06:11 Creating a Cooking System
11:28 Building Confidence in the Kitchen

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🛍️ Sasha’s Amazon Wellness Favorites — Toxin-free kitchen, fitness gear, beauty picks, and more

🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 20% OFF with code SASHA20 — whole-food smoothies, done clean

🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book for wellness without alcohol

🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts to reset your metabolism

💪 Lean Body Trio + Metabolic Support — 15% OFF Sasha’s signature stack: collagen, creatine, protein + metabolic support

⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery & lean gains

🧘 Magnesium — Sasha’s non-negotiable for sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support

🍒 BodyHealth Reds — 15% OFF antioxidant-rich blend for energy, immunity, and cellular health

💊 ENERGYbits Algae Tablets — 20% OFF spirulina + chlorella tabs with code SASHA

💧 NEEDED Hydration — 15% OFF clean electrolytes to support energy, focus & recovery

🗓️ Schedule a free consultation with Sasha — Let’s chat about your wellness goals

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Summary

In this episode, Sasha discusses the challenges of maintaining fitness and how our thoughts and beliefs can impact our wellness journey. She emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection and how negative thoughts can sabotage our efforts. By reframing our narratives and focusing on consistent effort, we can achieve our fitness goals. The episode concludes with a call to action to adopt systems over motivation for long-term success.

Takeaways

Consistency feels impossible due to negative beliefs.
Manifestation is about the mind-body connection, not just visualization.
Thoughts shape energy, behavior, and results.
Negative thoughts create resistance and drain energy.
Self-honesty is crucial for achieving fitness goals.
Effort plus time leads to results.
Reframing negative narratives can create energy.
Everyone is in their own process of fitness.
Belief in effort is key to staying committed.
Systems are more effective than motivation for long-term success.

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✨ Links & Resources Mentioned

🛍️ Sasha’s Amazon Wellness Favorites — Toxin-free kitchen, fitness gear, beauty picks, and more

🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 20% OFF with code SASHA20 — whole-food smoothies, done clean

🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book for wellness without alcohol

🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts to reset your metabolism

💪 Lean Body Trio + Metabolic Support — 15% OFF Sasha’s signature stack: collagen, creatine, protein + metabolic support

⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery & lean gains

🧘 Magnesium — Sasha’s non-negotiable for sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support

🍒 BodyHealth Reds — 15% OFF antioxidant-rich blend for energy, immunity, and cellular health

💊 ENERGYbits Algae Tablets — 20% OFF spirulina + chlorella tabs with code SASHA

💧 NEEDED Hydration — 15% OFF clean electrolytes to support energy, focus & recovery

🗓️ Schedule a free consultation with Sasha — Let’s chat about your wellness goals

💬 Got a question or an episode idea? DM Sasha anytime.
🌟 If you loved this episode, leaving a quick review helps this show reach more powerhouse women like you!Chapters

00:00 The Challenge of Consistency in Fitness
05:39 The Impact of Negative Thoughts on Fitness
11:28 The Importance of Systems Over Motivation

Summary

In this episode of Wellness Hustle, Sasha addresses the common experience of high-achieving women feeling flat and uninspired despite doing everything right in their wellness routines. She emphasizes that this feeling is not due to a lack of motivation or discipline but rather a result of overstimulation and under-recovery. Sasha discusses the importance of adequate fuel, the role of cortisol, and the need for recovery signals. She encourages listeners to find balance in their wellness practices, incorporate joy and adventure into their lives, and offers practical tips for a small reset to combat feelings of burnout.

Takeaways

Most high performing women are overstimulated and under recovered.
Stable blood sugar does not automatically mean adequate fuel.
Cortisol is not the villain; it's the response.
You calm stress by removing the pressure.
Flatness is not a sign you need more structure.
Your body is not asking for more effort; it wants support.
Burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion; sometimes it looks numb.
The goal is not just strength; it's also joy.
You should feel better than this; you should get more energy.
Everything is optimized; nothing is nourished.
Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Feeling of Flatness
06:13 Cortisol and Recovery Signals
11:34 Finding Balance and Flexibility

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🛍️ Sasha’s Amazon Wellness Favorites - Toxin-free kitchen, fitness gear, beauty picks, and more

🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit - 20% OFF with code SASHA20 - whole-food smoothies, done clean

🍹 Glowtail Guide - Sasha’s mocktail recipe book for wellness without alcohol

🔥 5-Day Reset Program - High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts to reset your metabolism

💪 Lean Body Trio + Metabolic Support - 15% OFF Sasha’s signature stack: collagen, creatine, protein + metabolic support

⚡ Essential Amino Acids - 15% OFF for muscle recovery & lean gains

🧘 Magnesium - Sasha’s non-negotiable for sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support

🍒 BodyHealth Reds - 15% OFF antioxidant-rich blend for energy, immunity, and cellular health

💊 ENERGYbits Algae Tablets - 20% OFF spirulina + chlorella tabs with code SASHA

💧 NEEDED Hydration - 15% OFF clean electrolytes to support energy, focus & recovery

🗓️ Schedule a free consultation with Sasha - Let’s chat about your wellness goals

💬 Got a question or an episode idea? DM Sasha anytime.
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Summary

In this episode of Wellness Hustle, Sasha tackles the pervasive myth that muscle turns into fat when one stops working out, particularly focusing on women over 40. She emphasizes that muscle and fat are distinct tissues that do not convert into one another. Instead, when training ceases, muscle cells may shrink while fat cells can expand, leading to changes in body composition that can be misinterpreted as muscle turning into fat. Sasha aims to demystify this misconception and provide clarity on how the body responds to changes in activity and nutrition.

Sasha explains that the fear of losing muscle can deter women from strength training, especially during busy life phases. She reassures listeners that muscle memory is real, and while some strength may be lost during breaks, it can be regained more quickly than for those who have never lifted weights. The episode encourages a mindset shift towards consistency in fitness rather than perfection, highlighting the importance of small, daily actions for long-term health and strength maintenance.

Takeaways

Muscle does not turn into fat when you stop working out.
Muscle and fat are two completely different tissues.
Strength is not fragile; muscle memory is real.
Consistency is more important than perfection in fitness.
Small daily actions matter more than occasional big efforts.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Fitness Myth
06:33 The Impact of Diet and Training on Body Composition

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🛍️ Sasha’s Amazon Wellness Favorites — Toxin-free kitchen, fitness gear, beauty picks, and more

🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 20% OFF with code SASHA20 — whole-food smoothies, done clean

🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book for wellness without alcohol

🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts to reset your metabolism

💪 Lean Body Trio + Metabolic Support — 15% OFF Sasha’s signature stack: collagen, creatine, protein + metabolic support

⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery & lean gains

🧘 Magnesium — Sasha’s non-negotiable for sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support

🍒 BodyHealth Reds — 15% OFF antioxidant-rich blend for energy, immunity, and cellular health

💊 ENERGYbits Algae Tablets — 20% OFF spirulina + chlorella tabs with code SASHA

💧 NEEDED Hydration — 15% OFF clean electrolytes to support energy, focus & recovery

🗓️ Schedule a free consultation with Sasha — Let’s chat about your wellness goals

💬 Got a question or an episode idea? DM Sasha anytime.
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Summary

In this episode of Wellness Hustle, Sasha discusses the importance of not only sourcing high-quality ingredients but also the methods of cooking, storing, and reheating them. She emphasizes that cooking should not be an afterthought and shares common mistakes people make that can ruin healthy food. From choosing the right cookware to proper cooking techniques and food storage practices, Sasha provides valuable insights to help listeners maximize the benefits of their grocery purchases.

Takeaways

Healthy eating is not just what you buy, but how you cook it.
Cooking often becomes an afterthought, leading to wasted ingredients.
Old cookware can release toxins into food.
High heat can destroy nutrients in food.
Overcooking vegetables leads to nutrient loss and poor texture.
Using glass containers for food storage is healthier than plastic.
Meal prep should focus on ingredients, not full meals.
Proper cooking techniques can enhance the health benefits of food.
Healthy food stored poorly can become unhealthy.
Pay attention to how you're prepping, cooking, and storing food.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Cooking Methods
04:43 Choosing the Right Cooking Tools
09:57 Cooking Proteins and Vegetables Effectively
14:06 Recap and Final Thoughts

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✨ Links & Resources Mentioned

🛍️ Sasha’s Amazon Wellness Favorites — Toxin-free kitchen, fitness gear, beauty picks, and more

🥤 JOVA Smoothie Kit — 20% OFF with code SASHA20 — whole-food smoothies, done clean

🍹 Glowtail Guide — Sasha’s mocktail recipe book for wellness without alcohol

🔥 5-Day Reset Program — High-protein breakfasts + 10-minute workouts to reset your metabolism

💪 Lean Body Trio + Metabolic Support — 15% OFF Sasha’s signature stack: collagen, creatine, protein + metabolic support

⚡ Essential Amino Acids — 15% OFF for muscle recovery & lean gains

🧘 Magnesium — Sasha’s non-negotiable for sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support

🍒 BodyHealth Reds — 15% OFF antioxidant-rich blend for energy, immunity, and cellular health

💊 ENERGYbits Algae Tablets — 20% OFF spirulina + chlorella tabs with code SASHA

💧 NEEDED Hydration — 15% OFF clean electrolytes to support energy, focus & recovery

🗓️ Schedule a free consultation with Sasha — Let’s chat about your wellness goals

💬 Got a question or an episode idea? DM Sasha anytime.
🌟 If you loved this episode, leaving a quick review helps this show reach more powerhouse women like you!