Everyday Glow

Share Your Glow: Sangita's Story

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Share Your Glow episode of the Everyday Glow Podcast, co-hosts Alene and Sangita discuss Sangita’s personal wellness journey from having “zero knowledge” about fitness and nutrition to becoming certified as a health and life coaching and completing an ISSA personal training course. Sangita shares growing up in a supportive, family-oriented environment, moving to the U.S., and experiencing major changes after giving birth in 2017, including constant hunger, stress eating during a family tragedy, joint pain, and concerning lab results. A humiliating body-shaming incident at a dinner in India became a turning point that led her to ask her husband for help. She began training with a home basement gym, She describes how the experience affected her confidence, how support systems and consistent effort helped her continue, and how affirmations and mirror work improved her mindset. The conversation also focuses on setting boundaries, prioritizing emotional health, and the cultural pressures Sangita describes within the Bhutanese Nepali community—especially for mothers in joint-family households—to avoid prioritizing gym time and healthy eating. Alene and Sangita close by encouraging listeners to keep showing up consistently, support each other, and follow the podcast on major platforms and social media. Thank you to our sponsor Second Glance, a modern curated thrift and consignment shop located at 6 Market St. in Potsdam, NY, and online at secondglancenny.com, featuring local vendors and monthly community philanthropy projects. Keep Showing Up—Subscribe, Follow, and Build Your Everyday Glow

Laura Tarbell: Motherhood and Sustainable Strength

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alene and Sangita welcome Laura to the Everyday Glow podcast to discuss her bodybuilding journey and sustainable wellness habits. Laura shares how she started weight training in high school after a back injury, continued lifting through college basketball, and later joined her family’s gym, Heart to Heart. While working as a fitness model with Silver Models, she was encouraged to try fitness competitions; after hiring a coach, she competed seven weeks later in Boston, won, earned her Pro card, and placed third at the world championships. She explains why she prefers physique-focused training and describes returning to the stage about a year and a half after having her second set of twins. Laura discusses approaching bodybuilding positively by not rushing cutting or “growing,” preparing early for shows to avoid rebound and cravings, and prioritizing long-term health through sleep, rest days, recovery tools, and hormone awareness. She addresses misconceptions that muscle gain and fat loss happen quickly, avoids the word “bulking” for women, and notes that cutting should not feel constantly painful or hunger-driven when done well. The conversation covers nutrition evolution from strict meal plans to structured macro tracking with more food flexibility, and highlights foundational habits like hydration, balanced meals, minimizing processed foods, and protecting sleep . Laura outlines her typical day: morning movement, training five days per week, coaching work and client check-ins, and sports and coaching commitments in the . Laura reflects on outgrowing the belief that she needed running to stay lean; after switching coaches in 2020 and stopping running, her physique progressed and stress reduced. She describes the empowerment of targeted training to shape specific areas and the role of genetics alongside tools and consistency. As a coach, she emphasizes honesty and consistency in client check-ins and uses tools like Trainerize integrations to review data, sometimes recommending a different coaching fit when goals or adherence don’t align. Laura hopes to leave a legacy of helping people feel in control of their bodies, while keeping fitness fun rather than a white-knuckle experience. She stays grounded through her family, sets boundaries to remain present with her kids, and shares her next goals.

Wellness with Kristy Pt. 2

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Everyday Glow, hosts Alene and Sangita are joined by Kristy Hayes, a Holy Fire Reiki and Hypnotherapy practitioner. They discuss the transformative power of meditation, the profound impact of hypnotherapy, and the importance of self-love and setting boundaries. Kristy shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, highlighting how these practices can lead to emotional healing and personal empowerment. The conversation also delves into the concept of past life regression and its relevance to current life lessons. Listeners are encouraged to explore wellness as an ongoing journey and to embrace practices that foster inner growth and resilience. Follow Kristy on Instagram @Wellness.with.Kristy and learn more at wellnesswithkristy.com

Wellness with Kristy: Part 1

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we sit down with the radiant Kristy Hayes to explore two powerful modalities for inner healing and self-alignment: Reiki and hypnotherapy. Kristy walks us through how these practices help us access the subconscious mind, release energetic blocks, and reconnect with our deeper soul purpose. This conversation is grounding, expansive, and the perfect introduction to the deeper work we'll be diving into in Part 2. Part 1 offers a gentle taste of what's ahead. If you're curious about energy work, intuitive healing, or the science-meets-spirit side of wellness, this episode is your doorway. Connect with Kristy Instagram: @wellness.with.kristy Website: www.wellnesswithkristy.com

Total Health with Dr. Kiri Brandy Pt. 2

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Everyday Glow, hosts Alene and Sangita discuss a wide range of wellness topics with Dr. Brandy, a general surgeon with extensive experience in multiple specialties. Dr. Brandy shares her journey from medical school in Mexico to her current role, emphasizing the importance of functional medicine, hormone optimization, and gut health. She also talks about her routine, balancing professional duties with family life, and the significance of skincare and nutrition to overall health. This episode provides valuable insights into making wellness a practical and achievable goal.

Total Health with Dr. Kiri Brandy- Part 1: Getting to Know Kiri

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Everyday Glow, hosts Eileen and Sanita sit down with Dr. Kiri Brandy, a general surgeon and wellness advocate, for the first part of a three-part series on Total Health. Dr. Brandy shares her mission to make wellness accessible and emphasizes the importance of inner health. She discusses her journey in establishing Medi Spas and Total Health Center, balancing family life, the value of clean energy products like W, and the significance of nutrition. Dr. Brandy also shares personal anecdotes and answers rapid-fire questions about her motivations, wellness journey, and ambitions.

Episode 3: Share Your Glow-Urmi's Story

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Everyday Glow, hosts Alene and Sangita introduce their new segment, 'Share Your Glow', highlighting a listener, Urmi Hossain's, story on self-care. The featured story emphasizes the importance of relationships and creativity in self-care practices. The hosts discuss the impact of self-care on mental and physical health, backed by statistics from the World Health Organization and the National Institute of Mental Health. They explore the multifaceted nature of self-care using the self-care wheel, which includes emotional, social, mental, spiritual, physical, and professional aspects. Find out more about Urmi Hossein by visiting https://linktr.ee/urmihossain and by following her Podcast Stories Beyond Borders. The hosts conclude by encouraging listeners to incorporate self-care into their routines and to share their experiences for future episodes. Enjoy 10% off from our sponsor, Dubby by using code GLOWGANG at checkout when visiting www.dubby.gg!

One Hot Take: Sauna Benefits You Didn't Know You Needed with Chris Sargeant

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:54:27 GMT

The Power of Saunas: Enhancing Wellness with Light Therapy and Heat In this episode of The Everyday Glow Podcast, hosts Alene and Sangita sit down with Chris Sargeant to discuss the extensive benefits of saunas and light therapy. They explore various sauna types, the advantages of chromotherapy colors like red, green, blue, and yellow lights. The conversation delves into the profound effects of regular sauna use. Finally, the episode covers the practical aspects of incorporating sauna bathing into daily routines and the positive impact it can have on mental and physical health. Find Chris at chris07sarge@gmail.com, http://www.3S-Training.com/ , 3 S Training on Facebook and Instagram, Hot Box by 3 S on Facebook and Instagram. Find more Everyday Glow on Facebook at Everyday Glow Podcast, on Instagram @everydayglow.podcast, TikTok @everydayglowpodcast. Thank you to our partner Dubby! Visit www.dubby.gg and use code GLOWGANG to receive 10% off your order!

Grow through what you go through with Noelle Polniak

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:25:31 GMT

In our first episode we sit down with the incredible Noelle Polniak, women's health Nurse Practitioner, health and fitness coach and spin studio owner and instructor. Noelle shares her personal wellness journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. From balancing her clinical expertise with her patients for fitness to build a community that thrives on empowerment and movement. This conversation is packed with inspiration and powerful wisdom. Find out more about Noelle and Studio 180 on Instagram @noelle_fitnp and @noelle_studio180 or on Facebook at Studio 180 Spin & Nutrition. If you like this episode follow Everyday Glow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for automatic notifications when a new episode drops. To get your insporation fix between episodes check out Everyday Glow Podcast on Facebook, @everydayglow.podcast on Instagram, @EverydayGlowPodcast on YouTube, and @Everydayglowpodcast on TikTok.