Episodes
Eliminate Holiday Overwhelm: Lisa Zawrotny’s Strategies for Success
The holiday season is here, and while it can be a time of joy and togetherness, it often comes with stress, overcommitment, and a sense of overwhelm. In this episode of Message in the Middle , Marianne welcomes back productiv...
Habits for Health: Dr. Carrie Holland’s Guide to Women’s Wellness
In this episode, Marianne sits down with Dr. Carrie Holland, a board-certified family physician, personal trainer, and health & life coach. Dr. Holland is the CEO of her life coaching practice, and the host of the Strong is a...
The Nutrivore Mindset: Embrace Nutrient-Rich Eating Without Sacrifice…
In this episode, Marianne sits down with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD—founder of Nutrivore.com and NY Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. With...
Breaking Free from Addiction: Dr. Robb Kelly’s Powerful Journey and E…
Join us for a powerful episode of Message In the Middle , as we sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a globally recognized addiction and recovery expert who has lived the extremes of addiction firsthand and now works to empower...
Are You Living an Intentional Life? - A Solo Episode with Marianne
In this solo episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne explores what it means to live intentionally, shares examples from her own life, offers insights on key areas to look at if you want to get out of auto pilot and m...
Transforming Your Health from the Inside Out with Ashley Malik
If you've ever struggled with feeling constantly tired, experiencing unexplained weight gain, or dealing with persistent inflammation and puffiness, this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into the world of anti-inflammatory nutrition with Ashley Malik, who has navigated her own health journey…
Building a Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle with Jodi Dolo
Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone striving to build a healthy lifestyle, maintain weight loss, or just stay consistent with exercise and movement. Joining me today is Jodi Dolo, a certified nutritionist and personal...
Embracing the Mirror: A Journey of Self-Acceptance - A Solo Episode W…
In this candid solo episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne reflects on a deeply personal moment of self-realization. After years of striving for perfection and external validation, and driving from a place of contro...
The Six Big Rocks of Exercise and Nutrition with Esther Avant
In today's episode of Message in the Middle, host Marianne is joined by health industry veteran Esther Avant, who brings over 18 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Together, they take a deep dive into the "Six Big Rocks of Exercise and Nutrition" and explore Esther's "Gone For…
Self-Care, Not Self-Control: Redefining Nutrition and Body Image with…
Hello and welcome to Message In the Middle. Joining me today is Elizabeth Harris. Elizabeth’s motto is “self-care, not self-control because food is meant to be enjoyed, movement should make you happy, and because we’ve all go...
Fitness for Every Body: Fitness, Confidence, and Empowerment with Tar…
In this empowering episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne sits down with Tara De Leon, a highly credentialed personal trainer, professor of Health, Fitness, and Exercise Studies, podcaster, speaker, and Amazon best-...
Embrace Your True Self: Lunaria Gaia on Authentic Confidence, Self-Lo…
In this episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne is joined by the inspiring Lunaria Gaia, a dynamic speaker, coach, podcast host, and 2-time Amazon best-selling author of “Get Happy & Free: Unlocking the Happiness Cod...
Don’t Retire, Rewire! Insights on Redefining Retirement with Jeri Sed…
Welcome to another episode of Message In the Middle with Marianne. Today, we're diving into a topic that’s more relevant than ever—rethinking retirement. But instead of discussing traditional retirement, we're exploring the concept of “rewirement.” Joining us for this conversation is Jeri Sedlar, a…
From Broadway to Ninja: Fitness and Resilience at Any Age with Ginny …
Welcome to Message In the Middle , in this episode, Marianne sits down with Ginny MacColl, a 72-year-old actress, dancer, and competitive athlete who proves that age is just a number. Ginny's journey from dancing on Broadway ...
Navigating Big Emotions with Jennifer Ginty and Moody Monster
Today we're diving deep into the world of big feelings. Emotions can be overwhelming for anyone, but learning to manage them is crucial, especially when it comes to guiding our children and grandchildren and providing them with tools to help them process, communicate and heal. In this episode, we h…
Silencing Your Inner Mean Girl with Abbey Heagney
Joining Marianne today is Abbey Heagney. For over 20 years, Abbey struggled to quiet her inner mean girl and find confidence in her body, her decisions, and who she was. Coaching completely transformed her life, and now, as a...
Transform Your Life: Breaking Free from the Meh Zone with Witney Riley
Welcome to another episode of Message In the Middle! I'm your host, Marianne, and today, we're joined by Witney Riley, a transformation mentor with over 25 years of experience. Witney has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards better lives, helping them transition from challenging rela…
Thriving Beyond 65: Ande Lyons on Aging Out Loud
Today, we’re diving into the art of reframing our thoughts, expectations, and perceived boundaries of middle age and beyond. Joining me for this conversation is Ande Lyons. Ande is a four-time founder, a former global startup...
Weight-Neutral Strength Training: Insights from Sarah Siertle
Today, we’re diving into the world of strength training. Our guest, Sarah Siertle, is an expert in inclusive strength and movement coaching. Sarah's mission is to help people of all sizes and abilities get strong, enjoy life...
From Corporate Burnout to Reiki Master and Psychic Medium: Insights f…
In today's episode we're rounding out our three-guest series focused on learning more about psychic abilities and other non-mainstream modalities that can help validate our intuition and guide us in various areas of our lives. Joining Marianne today is Julie Speetjens. Once an IT Project Manager, J…
Embracing Your Unique Blueprint: An Introduction to Quantum Human De…
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Message In the Middle! Today, we dive into the fascinating world of Quantum Human Design with Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat. Dr. Hulvat is not only a Quantum Human Design™ Specialist but a...
Unveiling Your Intuitive Gifts: A Conversation with Angela Bixby
Join us today as we dip our toe into the world of "Woo". Joining me for this conversation is Angela Bixby. Angela's journey into the spiritual realm began long before she officially recognized it. She describes herself as an empath and a natural claircognizant, with an innate ability to perceive wh…
Rauncie Reynolds on Spiritual Guidance and Psychic Readings
Welcome to the first episode of our new series on psychic abilities here on Message In the Middle! I'm your host, Marianne, and today we embark on a fascinating journey into unconventional ways of perceiving and interpreting information beyond our five physical senses. This series aims to provide v…
The Impact of Resentment, Growth, and Personal Development on our Rel…
Today, I have a returning guest that some of you might remember, her name is Shiloh Minor. We’re diving deep into how resentment, growth, and personal development can impact our relationships. As a reminder, Shiloh helps wom...