Healthy Charleston

Allison Forbes is a trainer, coach, yogi, and musician, and she tells us her full, raw, unedited story of finding yoga, finding herself, breaking down her walls, her passion for music, and how she’s grown and struggled in the last few years. Yoga is a huge part of Allison’s journey and she tells us how yoga and meditation changed her life and allowed her to find her spirituality and self-love. LINKS - Website: https://forbes-fitness.myspreadshop.com/IG: @forbesfitnessyogiBand IG: @rooksandravenmusicWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.com and get 10% off y

It’s that time of year again! The Cooper River Bridge Run is happening in Charleston on April 1st! This episode is all about how to prepare, train, and fuel as a runner to set yourself up for success and avoid injuries. On this episode, we talk with Clare Burton from Clarety Nutrition about fueling for this race. She tells us what to focus on during the weeks leading up to the race, how to prepare the day before, and how to recover post-race.LINKS Website: https://www.clar-e-ty.com/meet-the-teamIG: @clare.claretynutritionIG: @claretynutrition Bridge Run link: https://bridgerun.com/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend

Jenny Gaddy, founder of Atlyss Food Co, is all about finding ways to reduce waste and give back to the earth, while providing food for those in the Charleston area who want a healthy meal but don’t have the time to prepare it themselves. In this interview, she talks with Hannah about sustainable food habits, composting, regenerative farming, and her company, Atlyss Food Co.LINKS - Website: https://atlyssfoodco.com/pages/aboutIG: @atlyssfoodcoResources for Composting:https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1557/Composting https://www.compostnow.org https://www.Sustainsouthcarolina.org https://www.globalagriculture.org/report-topics/soil-fertility-and-erosion.html Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the s

So many people these days are struggling with their health and they’re not getting the help they need or they don’t know what to do. It’s not surprising that our “healthcare” system has turned into “sick care.” Functional Medicine (or Root Cause Medicine) is designed to actually get you healthy. Health is NOT just the absence of disease - Health is having the resources to enjoy your life and cope with stressors and demands. Our guest today, Melissa Altman, is a Nurse, Health Coach, and Certified Functional Medical Practitioner at Merge Medical in Mt. Pleasant, where she helps her patients discover and treat the root causes of their health conditions and actually become healthy! In this episode she shares the most common symptoms people come to her with, the effects that stress can have on your health, and how to enjoy life and slow down in our fast paced world.LINKS - Phone - 843-478-4660Email - Melissa.Altman63@gmail.comWebsite - https://mergemedicalcenter.com/our-team/melissa-altman/Welcome to the Healthy C

Pain and injuries are a normal yet frustrating part of life. However, too many people are dealing with pain and injuries all wrong and end up suffering the consequences.In this episode, Hannah tells us the 3 steps to take after an injury so you can stay active and healthy long term, instead of “taking it easy” or taking too much time off. Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.com and get 10% off your first visit when you mention the podcast.

Training athletes while they’re young and malleable gives them a huge advantage in athletic performance and lifelong health.Maddie Kane, a Sports Performance Specialist at Redline Athletics in Charleston, trains and teaches youth athletes how to move well and perform better. She recently made a leap of faith moving to Charleston from Dallas and tells us her story of what has helped her grow on her health and fitness journey. Links:Website: https://redlineathletics.com/mount-pleasant/IG: @redline_mountpleasantIG: @maddiekane09Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redlineathleticscorp/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend a

It’s easy to get lost in the fads of health and fitness. When we overcomplicate it, we overlook what really matters, and don’t get the results we’re looking for. It’s time to get back to the basics!As the Head Coach of Lowcountry Barbell GroupFit and nutrition coach for Clar-e-ty Nutrition, Mason Floyd helps people achieve their fitness and nutrition goals by making simple, progressive, and incremental changes over time.Mason's Links:@lowcountrybarbell@mason.claretynutrition@lbcgroupfithttps://lowcountrybarbellclub.com/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.

If you’re hoping to improve or focus on your health in 2023, this is for you. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr. Rachel Riley from Made 2 Move to talk about how to make progress in the gym this year and how to decrease your risk of injuries and setbacks on your health journey.Most people struggle to make progress in the gym - they’re either not seeing the results they want or they’re held back by frustrating pain or injuries. Rachel and Hannah talk about the concept of Progressive Loading versus Progressive Overload and how to use it to make progress this year!LINKS - @Rachel.riley.dpt@made2movept About Rachel - www.made2movept.com/teamWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow

In today’s culture, it’s easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Our guest today shares her experience in using exercise to combat depression and improve her mental health. As a client of many of the guests that have been on the Healthy Charleston Podcast, Caitlin Clancy felt inspired to share her story of how physical therapists, personal trainers, fitness, and lifting weights have impacted her life.Follow Caitlin and the resources she mentions: @caitmclancy@chadreese @ethos_ac@thebalancedrachWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.com and get 10% off

The path to health is made up of small, sustainable steps. It’s not sexy - no one gets healthy overnight. We have to set realistic expectations and play the long game! Today’s guest, LeAnne Amick, tells us how to set up your mindset and expectations to achieve your health goals. As the GM for Rock Box in Summerville, she helps people take the first step towards improving their health and wellness, join a community, and change their life. Instagram: @rockbox_summerville Instagram: @leanne_amickWebsite: https://www.rockboxfitness.com/summerville/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an ap

What would your life look like if you felt more rested, more recovered, and had more energy? What steps can you take to prioritize rest and recovery in your daily life? Getting enough quality sleep is a huge part of our overall health and wellness. Sleep actually affects our risk for pain, injuries, and chronic disease. In this episode, Hannah talks all about sleep: how and why to prioritize it, how sleep actually affects our health, and practical ways to get more sleep this week. Articles Referenced in this episode:https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/Fulltext/2021/06000/Sleep_and_Injury_Risk.3.aspxhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24290442/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4689288/#b134-nss-7-171https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2795332?guestaccesskey=1b49db00-1e19-46bb-b6de-5436023b5599Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while

It’s officially been one year since Ethos Athletic Club opened its doors, so we got Joey Welling back on the show to recap all of the highs, lows, and everything in between in the last year. Joey shares what the ups and downs have been like and how his team has created a contagious energy, work ethic, and culture. Listen to learn where to get the best cheeseburgers in Charleston, Joey’s all time favorite Taylor Swift song, and what’s coming soon at the club.Website: https://ethosathleticclub.com/Instagram:@joeywellingInstagram: @ethos_acYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-GBPGMyJDzdQ-5MB1Vta5wWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @mad

Jay Cohen’s mission is to help people transform their lives by helping them integrate their life with health and fitness, slow down, and look for the deeper why behind their actions.Health is so much more than physical and we talk about the deeper meaning of health, true life transformation and identity change, the lessons that he’s learned, his personal story, and his tips to start finding ways to slow down, pause, and reflect.We talk all about Locomotion Fitness and exciting things he’s doing in our Charleston community. Follow Jay:website: https://locomotionfit.com/Locomotion Fitness IG: @locomotionfitnessJay's IG: @coachjaycohenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoCoMotionFitnessWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an e

We all struggle with the human condition - but it doesn’t have to stop us from living a fulfilling life.Dr. Stephanie helps her clients develop a different kind of relationship with their fears, their pain, their doubts, and their worries, so they can move toward who and what they care about and build a truly meaningful, satisfying life.Modern Minds, located in Charleston, SC is a mental wellness clinic with an integrative approach that focuses on treating you as a whole person. Their goal is to empower you to be able to meet the challenges you face both today and tomorrow with a new approach and greater confidence.Follow Stephanie:https://modern-minds.com/Individuals/stephanie-best/https://modern-minds.com/Modern Minds IG: @modernmindschsWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charlesto

Davon Gilliard is a leader in educational and progressive physical training. His passion is helping others excel at their athletic endeavors and maximize their potential, on and off the court.In this episode, Hannah and Davon talk about what drove him to start Can’t Stop Training, his story of the road blocks along the way, and the role of performance training for youth athletes.Davon tells us what it really takes to be a collegiate and pro athlete and he shares his exciting plans for the future, like the CST Combine and the Academy. Follow Davon:Instagram: @cantstoptrainingCan't Stop Training: https://www.cantstoptraining.com/The Vault: https://www.thevaultchs.com/The Speed Lab: https://www.cantstoptraining.com/speed-labWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure yo

Healthcare has come a long way, but women's health still isn't where it needs to be. Halle Tecco is committed to changing that.In this episode, you will meet Halle Tecco, an investor, entrepreneur, and mom who saw the needs of women weren't being met in healthcare and decided to do something about it. Listen in as she talks with Hannah about her experience as a mother and entrepreneur, and about her new role as the co-founder of CoFertility, a solution for women who want to save their eggs early in adulthood but can't afford to do it yet.Follow Halle:Instagram: @halleteccoHer Website: https://www.halletecco.com/Check out Cofertility: https://www.cofertility.com/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you en

Pain is confusing, frustrating, and can really get in the way of doing the things you love. We want to help people understand their pain so that they can take control, do what they love, and move without restrictions. On this episode, Hannah Talks with Dr. Elliot Lance, a Physical Therapist at Made 2 Move.Elliot and Hannah talk about how stress and recovery impacts our overall health and the different types of stress in our everyday lives. They talk about how focusing on stress and recovery can help you face your pain and live your life again.Some people think stress is a bad thing, but in reality, it is simply a stimulus that signals the body to change, adapt, and become more resilient.Follow Elliot and Made 2 Move: @elliotlance_dpt on InstagramBook an appointment at Made2Movept.comWelcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitnes

Have you ever really thought about why you exercise?Are your goals focused on what will make you happy and healthy?Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Host of the More Than Alive Podcast, Ashley Anthony believes that through mindful movement and intentional nutrition, we can live a life of abundance.Ashley and Hannah talk about "majoring in the minors" and the real WHY behind exercise. So often, people get caught up in feeling like they have to exercise to look a certain way or lose a few pounds - when really the focus should be on LONG TERM health and wellness.Ashley Anthony helps her clients focus on what really matters and helps them feel physically capable and confident in their bodies in any situation so that they can live life to the fullest.Follow Ashley:@activeashtraining on InstagramHost of the More Than Alive podcast.Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness informa

What would life look like for you if you knew how to cope with trauma in a healthy way? How would your life be different if you embraced change instead of resisted it?We all experience times in life that don’t align with our expectations, and these events can drastically change our trajectory. Amber Fender shares how she uses her experiences with trauma, grief, and loss to help others in her practice.In this episode, Amber and Hannah talk about struggling with identity, tools for healing and coping, and Amber’s story of what she has overcome in life. Stay tuned as Amber guides Hannah through a session of EMDR therapy at the end.Amber Fender (LISW-CP/S), Amber specializes in life transitions, identity, and anxiety (PTSD/ trauma). She uses a non-judgmental, strengths-based approach to meet you where you are so that you can find your best path together.Follow Amber:https://www.tidestherapy.com/https://www.facebook.com/tidestherapy/Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of you

In order to help kids become the athletes they want to be, you have to train them to be strong and durable. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Terris Thompson to hear about early sports specialization, how his view of injuries has changed, and how he checks all the boxes when building a training program.Terris Thompson, is a former collegiate athlete, founder and operator of the Pinnacle Training Academy located in Moncks Corner SC.Follow her on IG:@pta_pinnacle@terris_leigh Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and fitness information while spreading awareness about the health and fitness resources available to you in the Charleston area. Be sure you are subscribed so you never miss an episode, we hope you enjoy the show.Follow Hannah and Made2Move:@hannahbreal_dpt @made2movept DONT spend another day in pain! Sign up for an appointment at made2movept.com and get 10% off your first visit when y