March is the month of women's history and in that honor, we will spend this month focusing on and appreciating all the women who have moved us.

The women of Robin's family had a profound effect on the direction and purpose of his life. They inspired her to move, to lead an active and purposeful life, and to help shape and build the woman she is today.

In today's episode, Robin shares seven life-changing lessons he learned from the women of his family. He plunged into the power of unconditional support. He talks about the power of an active lifestyle and the value of keeping a sense of humor in difficult times. She also discusses women who have paved the way for her generation and explains why we should never allow our health or define our stigma and shame.

Robin hopes that recognizing and celebrating those women and sharing some of the lessons they teach her will help inspire you to take the step you want to be the woman you want to be. Stay tuned today because Robin has highlighted some transformative lessons he has learned from the women in his family!

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• In a practical way, Robin's mother showed him what it meant to support, even when it made him uncomfortable or there was something he could not do.
• How Robin's unconditional support from his mother helped him start his Pilates career.
• The way Robin's mother taught her that she can work and pursue her dreams and still be a great mother.
• Strong lessons Robin remembers learning from his late aunt Judy.
• How her Aunt Judy modeled What does it feel like to live an active lifestyle in all seasons of life?
• Robin learned from his wonderful grandmother Linder.
• How to maintain a sense of humor can help you in the most challenging times.
• Robin never learned how to take care of his health.
• Why don't you ever let stigma and shame define you.
• The power to shed light on mental health or addiction problems.
• Robin talks about the brave and strong women who have paved the way for future generations.

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Welcome back to the Balanced Life podcast! To start this new season, we are focusing on our relationship with nutrition and food. This can be a complex issue for many of us, which is why we are looking at a well-rounded and less complex approach to food and nutrition. In this episode, we join Culina Health's Tamar Samuels, who shares ways to enrich our overall well-being with practical and practical advice.

Tamar is a dietitian, nutritionist and co-founder of Culina Health who adopts a holistic approach to helping individuals heal their relationship with food. He discusses what causes inflammation, how to improve your sleep, how to easily add it to your diet, and more. Join Robin in this insightful and rich conversation with Tamar.

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• What is inflammation and how does it affect our body?
• Foods that cause inflammation + Foods that help reduce inflammation
• The difference between omega-3 and omega-6
• What you eat can affect your sleep and the ways you improve it
• Adding to your diet instead of limiting
• The difference between dieting and healthy change
• The importance of making nutrition readily available

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Today, in honor of Women's History Month, we continue with our women's themes that drive us forward!

Sometimes, taking a Pilates class from a new instructor can help us connect with our bodies separately and move forward on our Pilates journey! Robin is excited to get Pilates instructors, Beka, Kaita and Sherry, along with those who joined him on the show today.

In this episode, Robin, Beka, Kaita and Sherry bring their Pilates and talk about the transformation they have seen between themselves and those with whom they are working. They also share inspirational stories about women who have inspired them to move forward in their lives and discuss ways to tell more people about Pilates and make it accessible to people of all walks of life. Stay tuned to draw knowledge and inspiration from these incredible women.

Show Highlights: What await you in this episode!

• Kaita, Beka and Sherry talk about how they found Pilates and discuss their specialties.
• For Kaita, Pilates exercises are a container for judging how you work your body every day.
• Sherry loved seeing her client use Pilates to make her pregnant body stronger than before.
• Growing up as a Pilates teacher helped Beka open her mind and be less judicious.
• Sheri, Becca, and Kaita share their thoughts on how Pilates is more accessible and inclusive for different types of people.
• Kaita, Beka and Sherry talk about the women who persuaded them to move.

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Pilates offers an array of unique opportunities to enhance your physical, mental and spiritual journey. Unlike other workouts, it is a form of mindfulness movement. In today's episode, Lindy Royer, a physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and Robin's mentor and friend, shares her journey to knowing and practicing Pilates.

Robin and Lindy discuss brain power, reviving our brain through mindfulness, creating a positive space in Pilates, and the mechanics of pain. Join Robin and Lindy for unique insights into Lindy's work and her experience as a mindful teacher and physical therapist.

Show Highlights: What await you in this episode!

• Lindy shares the story behind her
• Lindy discusses her divorce and how her life changed after years of alcohol abuse
• Pilates was reintroduced to Lindy during her rehabilitation, and she never looked back.
• Robin and Lindy discuss Pilates' internal journey
• Lindy shares the benefits of incorporating Pilates into your daily routine
• We have the ability to rebuild the brain
• What is pain and what causes it
• The Importance of Learning Learning to listen to your body is important.
• How Pilates influenced Lindy's life from the mat

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