A nutrition degree gave me the science. Coaching real people taught me everything else. Here’s what I’ve learned from working with hundreds of clients—and why it’s changed how I coach forever.

In this blog post, we’re diving into highlights from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Lauren, Chelsea, and Brooke explore why baking is about so much more than just making treats. From family traditions and freezer-friendly hacks to ditching food guilt and finding joy in the process, this episode is a reminder that baking can be nourishing in more ways than one. Whether you’re baking sourdough from scratch or just enjoying the meditative rhythm of scooping cookie dough, this conversation is a celebration of creativity, connection, and slowing down.

Social media can be a double-edged sword—while it connects us, it also distorts our perception of body image. Discover how to navigate this digital landscape and protect your mental health by embracing a more positive relationship with your body.

New Year's resolutions are the traditions in which we commit to changing an undesired trait or behavior in ourselves, in order to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve our quality of life. Until I was 27 years old, my New Year’s Resolution was always weight loss related (along with 90% of the population) with the hope to get the holiday weight gain off. I set myself up for failure, year after year, starting in October, by throwing in the effort towel a little early. I would overindulge for nearly three months straight, only to waste a time meant for personal growth on superficial nonsense that was brought about by my own hand (and mouth).

From a young age, I always noticed that I had a "belly". So much so that I hated the word "belly" with a fiery passion. To this day, the word still makes me queasy. But I always felt like I was overweight in some regard simply because I had a "belly". What exacerbated the situation was that I chose to be competitive in swimming, where I would wear a simple Speedo brief. And I felt like I stood out (or rather stood "rounder") in the way I didn't want to: I was one of the "fat" ones in a sea of tall, skinny swimmers.