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Spandex & Wine
Robin Hackney
200 episodes
2 days ago
A cool breeze, porch lights glowing, and a bowl full of candy—Halloween can feel magical and stressful at the same time. We lean into the nostalgia of handmade costumes and neighborhood walks, then tackle the “spooky” candy math that gets tossed around this time of year. Yes, the numbers can be eye-opening, but the real transformation comes when we shift from restriction to balance and make peace with treats. I share a simple framework that actually holds up during the holiday swirl: protein...
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Nutrition
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
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A cool breeze, porch lights glowing, and a bowl full of candy—Halloween can feel magical and stressful at the same time. We lean into the nostalgia of handmade costumes and neighborhood walks, then tackle the “spooky” candy math that gets tossed around this time of year. Yes, the numbers can be eye-opening, but the real transformation comes when we shift from restriction to balance and make peace with treats. I share a simple framework that actually holds up during the holiday swirl: protein...
Show more...
Nutrition
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/200)
Spandex & Wine
215 Burpees For A Fun-Size Snickers? I’m Terrified Already
A cool breeze, porch lights glowing, and a bowl full of candy—Halloween can feel magical and stressful at the same time. We lean into the nostalgia of handmade costumes and neighborhood walks, then tackle the “spooky” candy math that gets tossed around this time of year. Yes, the numbers can be eye-opening, but the real transformation comes when we shift from restriction to balance and make peace with treats. I share a simple framework that actually holds up during the holiday swirl: protein...
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6 days ago
6 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Your No-Nonsense Guide To Multivitamins And Real Absorption
Most people pop a daily multivitamin and hope for the best. We go deeper, showing how the form, timing, and quality of your nutrients determine what your body actually absorbs—and how that translates into steadier energy, stronger immunity, better recovery, and a clearer mood. We start with the real reasons food alone can miss the mark: soil depletion, processed convenience, and changes in digestion with age. From there, we unpack bioavailability in plain language, comparing methylated folat...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

Spandex & Wine
You Don’t Need Perfect Days To Make Real Progress
Join the Healthy Body Challenge: https://square.link/u/G4D52EH9 Perfection sounds noble, but it quietly blocks progress. We explore how all-or-nothing thinking sneaks into fitness and food choices, then trade it for a saner, kinder approach that actually delivers results. From mini workouts that fit a crowded day to simple nutrition wins you can repeat anywhere, we walk through a practical blueprint for momentum you can feel by the end of the week. I share a candid story from working inside ...
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2 weeks ago
11 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Healing Food, Body, and Self w/ Umashnee Naidoo
Find Your Light Wellness Healing doesn’t start with a stricter plan—it starts with feeling safe in your own skin. We sit down with Uma, a former mechanical engineer from South Africa turned yoga teacher, health coach, and energy medicine practitioner, to unpack how stored stress and survival patterns shape eating, weight, and the way we talk to our bodies. Her story moves beyond before-and-after to the quiet work of nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and presence, showing why “doing ...
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3 weeks ago
35 minutes

Spandex & Wine
From Tight Hips to Longer Drives: A Smarter Path to Golf Mobility
A smoother swing starts long before you grip the club. We unpack how true mobility—usable range of motion you can control—links to power, accuracy, and pain-free golf, and we map the exact areas most players overlook: hips, shoulders, thoracic spine, core stability, and the all-important ankles. Rather than chasing swing tips, we show how restoring rotation in the right joints and adding stability where it counts helps you load deeper, transfer energy cleanly, and repeat your mechanics under ...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Exploring the Benefits and Risks of Cold Exposure: From Icy Plunges to Chilly Showers
Stepping into discomfort might just be the pathway to greater strength, clarity, and wellbeing. This episode dives deep into the increasingly popular world of cold therapy, exploring everything from accessible cold showers to high-tech cryotherapy chambers. We begin with some personal news about shifting the podcast to a Friday-only schedule, allowing for more thoughtful content creation while maintaining balance. Then we explore the fascinating world of cold exposure and its surprising bene...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Program Design: Your Roadmap to Fitness Success
Ever found yourself wandering aimlessly around the gym, uncertain what to do next? You're not alone. That feeling of gym confusion is exactly what I address in this candid conversation about the transformative power of program design. Program design sits at that sweet spot between freestyle workouts and full personal training. It's perfect for self-motivated individuals who don't necessarily need constant supervision but would benefit tremendously from having a structured roadmap. As a fitne...
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1 month ago
4 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Weighted Vests: Help or Harm?
The fitness world is buzzing about weighted vests, but do they deserve the hype? As I see people strapping on these trendy accessories for walks, workouts, and even casual strolls through the neighborhood, I can't help but question whether the benefits outweigh the potential drawbacks. Weighted vests certainly offer compelling advantages – they transform simple activities like walking into strength-training opportunities, potentially increasing calorie burn, building muscle, and even improvi...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Finding Joy in Chaos
Ever feel like your life is spinning faster than a flywheel in a cycle class? That's exactly where I found myself this week, staring down an impossible schedule and wondering how I'd possibly make it through. Sometimes the universe throws us into the deep end – literally, in my case. This episode centers around a powerful affirmation that's become my lifeline: "I choose joy, even in the busy." Between teaching extra classes and facing my first-ever cycle instruction (despite having zero expe...
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1 month ago
3 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Creatine's Hidden Benefits for Mood, Brain Health, and Muscle Recovery
Could a supplement commonly associated with bodybuilders actually be a game-changer for women's health? My journey with creatine began with skepticism when my son started using it years ago. Like many, I dismissed it as just another "gym bro" supplement meant for bulking up—until a conversation with my chiropractor completely changed my perspective. The turning point came when he mentioned research showing creatine's benefits for menopausal and postmenopausal women, particularly for easing s...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Strength in Consistency
"I am capable, I am strong, and I trust myself to handle whatever comes my way." This powerful affirmation anchors our discussion about finding stability in chaotic times through the practice of consistency. Life rarely offers perfect balance. Right now, I'm juggling multiple full-time positions while dealing with technical difficulties (still recording on my phone until I can fix my laptop!), yet maintaining certain consistent habits has become my lifeline. Professional athletes serve as th...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Spandex & Wine
The Surprising Link Between Weightlifting and Women's Bone Health
Strength isn't just about lifting weights—it's about building a resilient future. What if I told you that one of the most powerful tools against aging isn't found in a pill bottle or cream jar, but in the weight rack at your gym? The science is clear: starting around age 30, we naturally lose 3-8% of our muscle mass every decade, with that loss accelerating dramatically during menopause. This muscle loss doesn't just affect how we look—it fundamentally changes our metabolism, energy levels, ...
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2 months ago
9 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Seasons of Change
Life comes at us in seasons - sometimes expected, sometimes catching us completely off guard. When my laptop died recently (amid other life changes), it got me thinking about how we constantly adapt to shifting circumstances, whether by choice or necessity. Have you noticed how your preferences naturally evolve over time? My husband Dave started his wine journey with super-sweet apple wine and refused anything that wasn't ice-cold. Fast forward to today, and he exclusively enjoys dry reds wi...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Goats to Glory: A Mother's Side Hustle Success w/ Cynthia Maddock
Ever wondered what's actually in your "natural" skincare products? That question led me to today's fascinating conversation with Cynthia Maddock, founder of Madd House Hill, who creates genuinely natural goat milk skincare from her own farm. What began as a humble side hustle to earn pocket money for her college-bound daughter has evolved into a thriving business built on transparency and quality. Cynthia breaks down why not all "natural" or even "goat milk" products live up to their labels,...
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2 months ago
18 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Building a New You Every 30 Days
Cellular regeneration might sound like science fiction, but it's happening in your body right this minute. Your skin completely renews every month, your gut lining rebuilds every few days, and your red blood cells are replaced every season. You are literally not the same person you were a month ago! But here's where things get interesting: the quality of this amazing renewal process depends largely on your gut health. When Robin talks about being "geeky" about cellular regeneration, she's un...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Finding Balance in Life's Chaotic Seasons
Ever feel like you're juggling too many balls at once? You're not alone. In this raw and candid conversation, I open up about my current struggle with balance while navigating a new job alongside managing my fitness studio, recording this podcast, and showing up for clients. The truth? My balance is completely out of whack right now. We often picture balance as this perfect, calm state where everything fits neatly into place. But that's not reality. Balance isn't about perfection—it's about ...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Your Body Is a Partner, Not a Project
Remember when you started a workout because you ate that cookie? Or stepped on the scale and let that number ruin your perfectly good day? It's time we talked about breaking free from this cycle of shame. Shifting from punishment-based workouts to joyful movement is a game-changer, especially for women in our 40s, 50s, and beyond. We've spent decades believing exercise was something we did because we weren't good enough—a consequence rather than a celebration. But what if movement became an ...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

Spandex & Wine
How Vulnerability Leads to Freedom w/ Alenda Jacobson
What does it really take to heal from profound childhood trauma? Alenda Jacobson's story offers a raw, unflinching look at this journey as she shares her experience of sexual abuse from birth to age seven and the chaotic family environment that shaped her early life. With remarkable openness, Alenda reveals how trauma taught her to constantly scan for danger, prioritize others' needs above her own, and develop an almost supernatural empathy as a survival mechanism. "I was very tuned in to ev...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

Spandex & Wine
Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thoughts: How Your Inner Dialogue Shapes Your Health
What if the most powerful wellness tool isn't in your kitchen or gym bag, but between your ears? Dive into the fascinating science of how our thoughts shape our physical health and wellbeing. The numbers are shocking: we have up to 60,000 thoughts daily, with a staggering 80% being negative and 95% repetitive. That's right—we're not just thinking negative thoughts; we're thinking the same negative thoughts on repeat like a broken record. This mental pattern doesn't just stay in our hea...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Spandex & Wine
When Spandex Moments Lead to Unexpected Growth: Pivoting with Purpose
Ever feel like life has rolled you up, wrung you out, and tossed you in a cart? That's exactly the stretch I've been experiencing lately—and surprisingly, I'm grateful for it. When my new job opportunity appeared, my first thought was about everything I'd lose: freedom, flexibility, and precious time with my grandsons. But looking deeper, I discovered what I truly needed: financial stability, structure, and new connections. The universe has a funny way of delivering exactly what we nee...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Spandex & Wine
A cool breeze, porch lights glowing, and a bowl full of candy—Halloween can feel magical and stressful at the same time. We lean into the nostalgia of handmade costumes and neighborhood walks, then tackle the “spooky” candy math that gets tossed around this time of year. Yes, the numbers can be eye-opening, but the real transformation comes when we shift from restriction to balance and make peace with treats. I share a simple framework that actually holds up during the holiday swirl: protein...