Fit Phat Chat
By Fit Phat Chat
Cover art photo credit to: Salty Broad Studios, LLC
Fit Phat ChatFeb 13, 2020
Beautiful and Brutal
Fit Phat Chat
Well, we are video now!
Holes in your Yoga pants and holes in your life
Christy and Ayanna talk about underwear and what is your "under-self."
You are Beautiful and Brutal all at once for the return of this pod.
Ayanna has been busy working on a book, and Christy has been working on herself.
The conversation about Christy having a hole in her pants leads to a philosophical discussion about addressing the easy fix.
Do you wear black underwear every day? That way, the holes in your yoga pants don't matter.
Do we practice a way to meditate daily that makes it look or feel like we are whole?
What places can we leave space or take space to do better?
These ladies talk about Ayanna's new book " unfuck your stuck" and one of the agreements in Ayanna's new 12 that will give your practice a contemporary punch.
#lizzo #blackbooty #whiteyogas #podcast #lemonadio #womenpodcasters #bodypositivity #takeupspace #leavespace #underwear #laughter #holesinyogapants #yogi #honeylove #shapwear
S3E5 The. Wheel. OF. HEALING
The Finale of 2022 is her so Let's kick off this pod with a bit of hate protest and our hate of protest!
We teased an incident that occurred at our studio.
We are doing another one!
We have an upcoming event with our newly elected DA and Sheriff!
The wheel of healing, The colors, the overall service, and the mission-what it means and why you need to know about it!
We are discussing representation in our community and how we use collective healing in our practice.
WHITE PEOPLE YOGA
It is okay to gobble and laugh during yoga.
Unfuck, your Stuck!
Grab a copy of Ayanna's latest book and meditations. Check out her new Website and buy a copy for everyone in your life on her new Website
ayannafreedom.com
It is finally closing out 2022 with a way to Champion your healing and word about 2023 and the beautiful hot messes that will be waiting for you in the new year.
S3E4 Recovery Month
S3E3 Meet Jeni Wheeler; this human is amazing
Fit Phat Chat hosts Jeni Wheeler from the Family Table Collaborative, and what a story she has to tell.
From her traumatic brain injury, she says she felt like she was deported to Cape Cod, and that is where the here fantastic story begins.
S3E2 Meet Kaylin; Her Journey to B Free
September is National Yoga Month
Take a class at B Free Wellness
Kaylin Orr joins Fit Phat-She is the
Program Coordinator and Supervisor of Operations at B Free
#whateveryouneed is her hashtag at the studio.
Ayanna love's fruit of the loom and saying the word "underwears." but she gets to business when she asks Kaylin
Why she wanted to join the Be Free team?
Kaylin talks about her fitness journey.
She is always seeking to find her place in the vast sea of jobs in the industry.
Serious Injury
At a five-year-old birthday, Kaylin does a round-off into a flip Kaylin breaks her Neck and dislocates her arm.
That is right; she broke her Neck.
She had her boyfriend drive her to the ER to confirm and then got surgery.
After a spinal fusion, she gave herself 24 hours to be mean to herself and wallow in her frustration.
She lived with her cervical collar and used no pain medication.
She made herself a TikTok and started documenting her recovery.
She read "untethered soul" and said she only allowed herself to read one chapter a day.
She pushed through incredible pain and didn't accept the go slow advice from others.
She is back teaching and credits being present with herself.
Accepting her journey
And how her body connects to the neck and spine
She credits her fitness evolution to where she is today.
Christie talks a bit about "toxic positivity."
and being inauthentic vs. Kaylin's shift to accepting her station on her journey.
Kaylin likes to connect to what space you are in now.
Kaylin loves Pilates and Yoga.
If you find the word "yoga" intimidating, you must take a class with her!
She wants Yoga accessible to you no matter what your level is
She makes every class comfortable and will give you modifications from beginner to advanced levels.
Ayanna asks where Kaylin gets her crazy energy from
Kaylin talks about her Morning Practice
Mental Reset
Every Morning
Give Gratitude and choose to take in the positive
It is a choice
Talks Chakra
Orange and Purple
Positive affirmations for each chakra
Workshop in the works!
Men, you have emotions too!
You have to want to feel good!
We also learn about Kailin's favorite word to use- BUTTCHEEKS.
To end every episode, the ladies like to talk about how they feel in their bodies when they record the episode. A check-in is a good practice to say how you feel in your body daily.
Then you say something you love about your body.
Christy talks about her inner Voice.
Ayanna talks about her Belly.
Kaylin talks about her Smile.
#fitphatchat #bfree #bfreewell #toxicpositivity #buttcheeks #fitnessjourney #functionaljourney #
S3E1 Identity, Evolution, and New Spaces
Fit Phat Chat has another evolution to share with you.
Christy and Ayanna sit down and talk about Identity, Evolution, and New Spaces.
Big Red is Big Red no more, and she is bringing you dance fitness, a new brand, mindfulness, and a new fueling system for her body.
She talks about nutrition being a social justice issue
Christy is also discussing a support group to scope this issue and discuss diet culture.
They talk about the good works of Jenni Wheeler at the Family Table Collaborative and having her as an upcoming guest.
New teachers and programs are coming to the new Be Free Space in Hyannis.
Ayanna is gearing up for a new book and talks a little about her "dis-ease," doing some self-care check-ins, and feeling heavy in her body.
How do you feel in your body?
Coaching and Mentors, even professional wellness gurus, need it for themselves.
There is a price tier for all bodies at BeFree, so move your ass to class and start your wellness journey today.
Season 2, Episode 2. Racially "Target" -ed
Season 2: Episode 1 ... WTF just happened? Exhaling the Pandemic
Re-release of Episode 7, Interview (part 1) with Jamar Rogers for Valentine's Day 2021
Episode 8.75: More Covid Coping
This is another excerpt from one of our Sunday Fit Phat Fitness "Church" Chats. We're keeping it real but offering hope too! Take a listen.
Episode 8.925: Calling Forth our Higher Selves
This is a bonus episode from one of our recent Fit Phat Fitness "Church" services. We like to call this the "sermon" and we hope it helps to put life in perspective during difficult and unprecedented times. We discuss the idea of civilization and humanity. We discuss using our talents and the opportunity to redefine ourselves at every adversity. Ayanna discusses her struggle with jokes about alcohol and liquor stores being deemed as "essential" and announces some new recovery yoga classes and check ins that she is starting up as part of the new "temporary" normal that continues to evolve. We love you. Peace, love, and light sent your way. Live Fit, Phat, and FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Episode 8.5: Corona Coping
We did a Facebook Live on 3/15/20, the day when we found out that we needed to do social distancing to help control the spread of the COVID-19 on Cape Cod. But we know that people still need (maybe MORE than ever) movement, mindfulness and joy in their lives as we face these trying times. Here is an audio excerpt from our LIVE discussion. We hope it connects with you like it did for us.
Please join our online community: www.facebook.com/fitphatpham and also www.facebook.com/bfreerockstars
Peace, love, and light to you! We got this!
Episode 8: Let's Talk about Sex & Part 2 of Jamar Rogers Interview
Show Notes for Episode 8 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, we discuss lots of topics that seem to somehow always come back to sex. We will discuss and play back for you our part 2 of interview with musician Jamar Rogers, and do some Listener Love! You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction Welcome to Fit Phat Chat... we are a real talk podcast about body positivity, movement, mindfulness and joy.
- In this Episode Happy birthday to us! 1 year old. We introduce Jamar Rogers and play some clips of his music.
- Announcements Ayanna discusses her non profit launch party and her guest speaker: Laura McCowen... author of We are the Luckiest
- Interview with Jamar Rogers Jamar discusses his experience of his sexual identity, his political aspirations, his music, how he knows Katy Perry and his thoughts on chocolate. Find him on FB, Instagram, Twitter etc... google "Jamar Rogers"
- Listener Love In the theme of parenting ourselves, we asked people what kinds of advice would they give themselves or wish they had when they were younger. We appreciate input from our listeners!
- How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: @FitPhatChat Youtube:
- Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
- Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode: Jamar Rogers Twitter: @jsquidward Facebook www.facebook.com/JamarRogers on Instagram @jamarrogersofficial
- original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
Episode 7: Love Yourself UP and Part 1 of Interview with Jamar Rogers
Introduction Welcome to Fit Phat Chat... we are a real talk podcast about body positivity, movement, mindfulness and joy.
In this Episode We introduce Jamar Rogers. Ayanna leads us through a brief guided meditation and we discuss being grateful and praying. We wish everyone a very happy Valentine's Day and discuss how the media influences how we view ourselves.
Announcements We announce our interview with the FABULOUS singer and human being Jamar Rogers.
How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: @FitPhatChat Youtube:
Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
Bloopers
Mentioned in this episode: Jamar Rogers Twitter: @jsquidward Facebook www.facebook.com/JamarRogers on Instagram @jamarrogersofficial original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
Trailer for Episode 7: Interview with Jamar Rogers
Snippet up upcoming interview ... episode 7 is due out on 2/14/20
Episode 6: Trusting the Process: 2019 in review
Show Notes for Episode 6 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, we discuss Big Red's list of goals and Black Addict's manifestations from the past year (2019) and as URSHER in 2020! You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction This episode is dedicated to the memory of Skipper, Christy's beloved dog... and goes out to all who we have loved and lost.
- In this Episode We discuss our hopes, dreams, goals, mistakes, struggles and most of all... trusting the process.
- Listener Love No listener love this episode but we do love ya!
- Announcements We are so exited to announce our first workshop together called "Loving Your Body from the Inside Out" in April of 2020. We give you a little bit more information about what to expect and challenge you to take the first step to sign up and open your mind to the process. We also announce our next interview with the FABULOUS singer and human being Jamar Rogers.
- How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: @FitPhatChat Youtube:
- Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
- Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode: Memorial music sample: https://freesound.org/people/Hakren/sounds/418442/
- original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
January 13, 2020
Episode 5: Fit Phat Mission and Interview with Michael Hayes, LMT of Buddha Body Yoga
Show Notes for Episode 5 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will hear us discuss "body positivity" controversy, hear about our backgrounds, and discuss our missions. We have a fascinating interview with Michael Hayes who is a LMT as well as a yogi who specializes in "helping large bodies find their center" You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction
- In this Episode We discuss our backgrounds, and our mission and how we found out about Michael Hayes.
- Interview with Michael Hayes Michael discusses his background, his mission, his journey and his very unique specialty in helping larger bodies "find their center"
- Body Positivity (BOPO) An exercise in self love. Black Addict and Big Red talk about appreciation for our bodies.
- Listener Love No listener love this episode but we do love ya!
- How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: @FitPhatChat Youtube:
- Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light to you and yours. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
- Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode: Buddha Body Yoga: buddhabodyyoganyc.com Michael Hayes: flatiron-massage.com
- original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
Episode 4: Real Talk featuring Blessing
Show Notes for Episode 4 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will hear real talk from us and from the mouth of babes as Ayanna's daughter Blessing joins us in answering life's important questions. Also hear about our real feelings of anxiety about our journies of revealing our authenticity. Listening feedback and takeaway tips are also in this episode. You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction
- In this Episode Welcome to the world, Thea James... Ayanna's newborn niece! This episode is dedicated to her.
- Story Time Ayanna discusses her real talk struggle with revealing rawness in her recent article that was published in the Chronicle. Christy reads an excerpt from "Notes on a Nervous Planet" by Matt Haig, called The Beach
- Listener Love Thanks to Matt M., a friend of Christy's and a musician who has a band called Bittersweet Machines. Check out his music! It's awesome. https://twitter.com/BitterMachines We thank him for being a fan and read some great feedback he sent us. Thanks Matt!
- Body Positivity (BOPO) An exercise in self love. Blessing talks about her favorite parts of her body.
- Blessing Parrent INTERVIEW Blessing tells us a little bit about herself and comments on important life questions. We love the insights and innocence and silliness and honesty.
- Blessing Parrent INTERVIEW Blessing tells us a little bit about herself and comments on important life questions. We love the insights and innocence and silliness and honesty.
- How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: Youtube:
- Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light to you and yours. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
- Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode:
- Cape Cod Times article featuring Ayanna and B Free: https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20190922/ayanna-parrent-owner-of-b-free-studio-on-mission-to-change-lives
- Matt M from Bittersweet Machines: https://twitter.com/BitterMachines
- Matt Haig, author of "Notes on a Nervous Planet" and "Reasons to Stay Alive" https://twitter.com/matthaig
- original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
Episode 3: Body Positive Music and Interview with Ian Elmore-Moore
Show Notes for Episode 3 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will hear about Christy's recent experience with body shaming, find out who won our "Listener Love" body positive music challenge, what body parts we love about ourselves ... and last but not least... our awesome interview with Ian Elmore-Moore. You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction
- In this Episode Welcome to the world, Althea Fallon! Congrats on Ayanna opening her new studio.
- Story Time Christy's experience with body shaming at a recent concert
- Listener Love We asked listeners to list songs that they thought were "Fit Phat" worthy in order to assemble a body positive playlist for summer. Congratulations to the three people won passes to our classes and are entered into a drawing for free admission to Ayanna's B Free Retreat in October.
- Body Positivity (BOPO) An exercise in self love. We ask each other to name something about ourselves that we love about ourselves: mind, body, spirit. Christy talked about her "rack". Ayanna discusses her arms.
- IAN ELMORE-MOORE INTERVIEW Ian discusses his background, his business...the Noble Truth Project and shares endless tips and inspiration. He discusses mindfulness, forgiveness, self esteem, identity, spirituality, and so much more.
- The 411 B Free Retreat happening on October 5, 2019 ... save the date... come change your life!
- How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: Youtube:
- Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light to you and yours. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
- Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode: Find Ian Elmore-Moore: https://www.nobletruthproject.com/executivedirector .... on FB: https://www.facebook.com/nobletruthproject/
- original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
Episode 2: Chafing and Interview with Amanda LaCount
Show Notes for Episode 2 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will learn why episode 2 has been slightly delayed, why Big Red and Black Addict have bonded over chafing, who won our "Listener Love" quote challenge, why we're okay with not being okay sometimes, and last but not least... our awesome interview with Amanda LaCount. You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction
- In this Episode Why we had a delay and how important the "record" button is.
- Bonding over Chafing Story time!
- Listener Love We asked listeners to list a quote that they think is "Fit Phat" worthy. Congratulations to the three people won passes to our classes and are entered into a drawing for free admission to Ayanna's B Free Retreat in October. The first three winners will also be entered into that drawing.
- Body Positivity (BOPO) An exercise in self love. We ask each other to name something about ourselves that we love about ourselves: mind, body, spirit. Christy talked about chafing. Ayanna discusses being honest about being okay with not being okay.
- AMANDA LACOUNT INTERVIEW Amanda discusses her past struggles and her more recent successes, how she came up with her body positive hashtag #breakingthestereotype, her encounter with Richard Simmons, how she feels when she is dancing, what she loves about her body, how she handles haters, and some of her dreams for the future. She's AWESOME!
- AMANDA LACOUNT INTERVIEW Amanda discusses her past struggles and her more recent successes, how she came up with her body positive hashtag #breakingthestereotype, her encounter with Richard Simmons, how she feels when she is dancing, what she loves about her body, how she handles haters, and some of her dreams for the future. She's AWESOME!
- The 411 Learn about who we will be interviewing in our next episode (Michael Hayes from Budda Body Yoga) and learn a bit more about B Free Retreat happening on October 5, 2019 ... save the date... come change your life!
- How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay Fit Phat Chat email: fitphatchat@gmail.com FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT Twitter: @fitphatchat Instagram: Youtube:
- Gratitude Thanks to our listeners, our class members, our tribe. Ayanna does a shout out to all her Retreat Planning Volunteers. Thanks to Amanda LaCount for being such an amazing guest.
- Closing Comments Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light to you and yours. Live Fit, Phat, and Free... bitches!"
- Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode: Find Amanda LaCount on FB: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaLaCountLive on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/amandalacount Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmandaLaCountOfficial
Website: http://www.amandalacount.com/
original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios
Episode 1: Who and What is Fit Phat Chat?
Show Notes for Episode 1 of Fit Phat Chat:
In this Episode, you will learn who Big Red and Black Addict are as well as why we decided to start a podcast. Here is a basic outline of the episode:
- Introduction
- Disclaimer
- Who are We? What are we about?
Introducing Big Red and Black Addict (embracing our uniqueness)
Body Positivity and Movement
Phat = abundance, Fit = mind, body, soul, but not weight
Shattering Yoga audience stereotypes
The "Weight" talk at the doctors office
Mindfulness and Joy - Body Positivity
An exercise in self love. We ask each other to name something about ourselves that we love about ourselves: mind, body, spirit. - Listener Love
We asked listeners to help us interpret a fortune cookie and the responses were hilarious. Congratulations to the three people won passes to our classes. - Take Away Tips
Christy and Ayanna each have a small change in mindset/habits that can make a big difference over time. - The 411
B Free Retreat happening on October 5, 2019 ... save the date... come change your life! Zumba with Christy L. Ray class schedule listing. - How to find us: Ayanna (B Free Coaching and Wellness) Christy (Zumba with Christy L. Ray) and Fit Phat Chat
B Free Coaching and Wellness: www.bfreewell.com
Zumba with Christy L. Ray: www.facebook.com/ZumbawithChristyLRay
Fit Phat Chat
email: fitphatchat@gmail.com
FB: www.facebook.com/fitphatchaT
Twitter: @fitphatchat
Instagram:
Youtube: - Gratitude
We want to thank everyone who has encouraged and helped us along the way... including but not limited to... each other, our friends and family (Jason Parrent), our listeners, our fellow "Phatties" ... our vibe tribe, our Zumba squad, "Sushi Club" members, True You Wellness (Reva Joly and Alice Curran), B Free Coaching and Wellness community, Christy's Zumba class members, E for All, Salty Broad Studios, and Cape Cod Media (Jay) for helping us with the technical aspects of developing a podcast. - Closing Comments
Thank you for listening! "Sending peace, love, and light to you and yours. Live Fit, Phat, and Free. " - Bloopers
- Mentioned in this episode:
original photo credit to Salty Broad Studio LLC... on FB: www.facebook.com/SaltyBroadStudios