Episodes - Page 4 | The Jill Cruz Podcast

Oct. 25, 2022

35. Haylee Breitinger - End Mental Health Stigma Now

When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people purchased home gyms, but few cared to worry about their mental health. Haylee is an incredible counselor from Florida, and she’s here to tell us why it’s so important to take the sti

Oct. 24, 2022

34. The Self-Love Context is the BEST

The diet industry has created an artificial context that has led us to believe that we are broken, and we have to be fixed. They’re making millions of dollars convincing us that we are not perfect and lovable just as we are. You are perfect and deserving

Oct. 21, 2022

33. Fabienne Jacquet - Embracing Feminine Energy for Innovation

There’s always the pressure to define yourself. Some women rebel against feminine ideas and choose to highlight their masculinity while some lean into their feminine energy so much that it overshadows their masculinity. We all have feminine and masculin

Oct. 20, 2022

32. Michela Parisi - Is Trauma Unconsciously Affecting Your Day-to-Day Life?

Trauma is a subjective experience, and women tend to minimize their experiences to avoid aligning with stereotypes. Michaela is a licensed professional counselor whose specialty is women who have experienced trauma. She’s using neurofeedback to help he

Oct. 19, 2022

31. Lauren Hooper - Choreographing Life

We’ve all got crazy lives. As a working mom, I couldn’t imagine piling more on my plate. Lauren Hooper’s plate was overflowing and spilling everywhere. Besides being a wife and mom of two, she’s a performer. Singing, acting, dancing - she can do it all. H

Oct. 18, 2022

30. Heather Zoccali - Finding Beauty in the Trauma of Life

Heather Zoccali is one of the bravest people I know. She likes to say that life is “brutally beautiful”, and I think she is exactly right. Grab a mermaid print blanket and sit down as she breaks down how we can all look past the trauma and see the beauty

Oct. 17, 2022

29. How Do You Love Yourself And Still Make Change?

So many people seem to believe that there are only two ways to think about your body: you either love it or hate it. You’re either dieting or basking in your body’s glory. This black-and-white way of thinking leads to a lot of self-sabotage. What I am goi

Oct. 14, 2022

28. Nicole Bazaco - Getting Away From the Vicious Cycle of Self-judgment and Falling Into Curiousness

Thanks to dietary dogma, we’ve placed moralizing language on food and our behaviors associated with food. Eating too much cake is “bad”, doing a bunch of cardio to make up for the cake is “good”. What would happen if we replaced that moralizing language a

Oct. 13, 2022

27. Cait Donovan - Understanding the Link Between Resentment, Burnout, and Your Boundaries

You’ve heard of gratitude journaling, but have you ever tried having a resentment journal? Resentment can actually be a powerful tool! Cait Donovan is sharing her tips for letting go of resentment and setting boundaries to avoid serious burnout. “No

Oct. 12, 2022

26. Lyndsey Martin - Power of Cannabis in Healing PTSD, Insomnia, and Anxiety

Look, it’s 2022. We need to abandon the idea that marijuana is this big, evil thing. It is simply a plant with medicinal benefits. Lyndsey Martin is a veteran, nutritionist, personal trainer, and cannabis expert. Lyndsey was able to heal her ailments as

Oct. 11, 2022

25. Kathleen Curtis Wolf - Purpose, Strength, and Values as a Foundation for Good Health and Career Life

So often, women put themselves at the bottom of their own totem pole. We think that if we keep our heads down and serve others, someone will notice and come to give us a break. That is usually not the case. You have to make time to take care of yourself.

Oct. 11, 2022

24. Trapped by Your Desire?

Is it possible to want something too much? Buddhists believe that the root of suffering is desire. I’m not a Buddhist, but I think they’re on to something. I’ve realized that my desire often blocks my progress. You need to release your attachment to the

Oct. 7, 2022

23. Finding More Sustainability on Your Health and Weight Loss Journey

If you really want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to create sustainable habits. Ditch the yo-yo dieting and dietary dogma. Maureen Chiana is helping us understand how the reward system in our brain helps continue the habits we try to put int

Oct. 6, 2022

22. Betsy Salkind - Using Humor to Facilitate Healing

When was the last time you saw a positive effect from taking yourself so seriously? It is high time that we all learn to laugh at ourselves and the world more. Betsy Salkind is a wizard at using humor to facilitate healing. You don’t have to take mine

Oct. 5, 2022

21. Aundrea Leven - Benefits Of Childlike Wellness For Any Age

Getting a child to eat all of their veggies is like trying to wrangle a wild animal: not impossible but definitely a challenge. Aundrea Leven helps families have more fun eating nutritiously. She’s sharing some amazing tips on getting your family to e

Oct. 4, 2022

20. Monisha Kapur - Keeping the Promise to Myself for Myself

One of the most common qualities of all moms is being selfless. We always put our families first and ourselves second. This is especially true for parents of sick kids. Monisha Kapur sat down with me today to talk about the consequences of putting your

Oct. 3, 2022

19. The Difference Between Healthy Responsibility and Blame

When things go wrong, we have this instinctual desire to blame someone. The righteousness we feel from blaming someone else helps muffle our feelings and it ends up being a vicious cycle of blame and feeling bad. Instead of relishing in this toxic cyc

Sept. 30, 2022

18. Elizabeth Sandler - The Positive Impact on Health When You Live with Purpose

Being a top financial executive and flying across the country might sound luxurious, but it took such a toll on Elizabeth Sandler. By the time Elizabeth realized she was living the movie of her life instead of truly living, she was already at her breaking

Sept. 29, 2022

17. Linda Greene - Enjoying Traveling and Foods for Healthy Aging

There’s no way you can travel and enjoy yourself when you’re on a diet, right? Linda Greene says you are wrong. You don’t have to have a keto protein bar stashed away in your purse when you’re on a trip. Making healthy choices such as eating delicious

Sept. 28, 2022

16. Dr. Sandra Lewis - Overcoming Burnout

“Your body never lies. Your body will always speak the truth to you.” We talk a lot here about listening to our bodies, and today, we’re hearing about the good that can come from listening when your body says, “Enough.” Sandra Lewis is a colleague of m

Sept. 27, 2022

15. Elisse Barnes - The Importance of Prioritizing Yourself While Caregiving

Caregiver fatigue is no joke, and women are adversely affected by it more often than we realize. We have this instinctual urge to take care of the people we love and put ourselves last, but it’s time to change that narrative. Elisse is a client of min

Sept. 26, 2022

14. How to Build Your Motivation for Healthy Habits

Consistency is what it really takes to form a habit, but what does it take to be consistent? Motivation. Start with your why. Why are you changing your habits? Why do you want to see a difference in the way you feel? Putting your why and reasoning at

Sept. 23, 2022

13. Eileen - Redefining Health as We Age - What Energizes You?

Today, we are talking to the beautiful and wise Eileen, my mother. Over the last 75 years, Eileen has learned how to protect her energy and health by saying no to things that don’t feel good. Being selective with who you spend your time with and how y

Sept. 22, 2022

12. Kim Leonard - Words About Healing from a Three-Time Cancer Survivor

Kim Leonard was told by her doctor that she would be bedridden for the rest of her life. With three small children to look after, Kim couldn’t accept this prediction of her future. She changed the course of her life by paying more attention to her diet.