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Wellness For Real

Wellness For Real

By Wellness For Real

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/wellnessforreal/subscribe The Wellness For Real Podcast is for the everyday bitch or bro who wants to be well, without all of the obsession and drama that comes with diet culture. We will explore topics from the basics like how to repair your relationship with food to every other aspect of our wellness. Buckle up, because it is about to get REAL!
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Wellness For RealSep 27, 2021

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Going Through Seasons with Stella

Going Through Seasons with Stella

This week Marlena welcomes Stella aka @stelleveryday_ creator of https://stellaskitchensecrets.com all about how starting an instagram to document her weight loss turned into more than she ever could have imagined. We also chat about navigating the challenges of different seasons in our lives.


May 22, 202345:34
Dating Tips with Tere

Dating Tips with Tere

This week Marlena welcomes Teresa Hurtado aka @te.re.sah on instagram to the show to chat all about dating, red flags, green flags, and so much more!


May 08, 202301:06:48
WFR 3.0

WFR 3.0

This week we have the second half of our conversation with Felicia.

Apr 24, 202340:22
Hello Felicia

Hello Felicia

This week Marlena and Skylar welcome Felicia to the show, the OG WFR co-host, to catch up on all of the exciting things going on in her life!

Apr 17, 202337:58
Bouncing Back After Easter

Bouncing Back After Easter

This week we have our usual weekly catch up, and then share some of our favorite BIPoc recipe creators!

Apr 10, 202349:12
Making the Best Out of the Worst

Making the Best Out of the Worst

This week Marlena ad Skylar catch up, chat about the best purchases of the week, and also go over their top 3 must have wellness

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Apr 03, 202358:48
Q & A with Mar & Sky

Q & A with Mar & Sky

This week Marlena and Skylar answer juicy questions from our listeners.

Mar 27, 202301:14:18
Single Bish Chronicles

Single Bish Chronicles

This week Marlena welcomes her best friend Hannah on the show to chat about their weekend of drinking, being single, and then chat with Skylar about her week.
Mar 20, 202338:13
Set Yourself Up For Success

Set Yourself Up For Success

This week Skylar is back to chat about having covid and how she is setting herself up for success this week to slay her goals.

Mar 13, 202349:21
You Are Not Your Circumstances

You Are Not Your Circumstances

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This week, Marlena shares her truth.
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Mar 06, 202348:34
Tales of Two Binge Eaters

Tales of Two Binge Eaters

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This week Marlena and Skylar chat about their struggles with binge eating, internet weirdos, and more.
Feb 27, 202355:51
Wins, Losses, and Edibles
Feb 20, 202350:44
Introduction to Wellness For Real 2.0

Introduction to Wellness For Real 2.0

Marlena is back with a new co-host Skylar! New episodes every Monday. Follow Skylar on IG @skyski.fit 


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Feb 13, 202322:03
Grand Finale with Jordan MF Syatt
Oct 03, 202201:22:53
All Good Things Must Come to an End

All Good Things Must Come to an End

We are back bitches! Well kind of. 

Sep 26, 202237:25
Therapy Sesh with Dr.Steph

Therapy Sesh with Dr.Steph

For the season finale of the Live Summer Series we welcome Dr.Steph back to the show to talk all things mental health, self love, disordered eating, and so much more!
Aug 08, 202201:20:37
Prioritize Finding Your Own Joy

Prioritize Finding Your Own Joy

This week on the live summer series we welcome Jasmine aka @jasminelosingit on IG back to the show to update us on all of the amazing changes and growth she has had in her life over the last year!
Aug 01, 202201:36:01
Taking Chances and Making Moves

Taking Chances and Making Moves

This week on the live summer series Marlena welcomes Taylor Made Tasty back to the show to chat about all the things that have happened since she was last on the show. You can learn more about Taylor and how to work with her at www.taylormadetasty.com

Jul 25, 202257:15
Get Up and Glow

Get Up and Glow

This week on the live summer series we welcome Gwen aka @gwenglowsup on IG to the show to share her inspiring story of losing 140lbs and falling in love with herself!
Jul 18, 202201:04:09
We Are All Going Through It

We Are All Going Through It

This week Marlena and Felicia record live in IG and catch up about their holiday weekends and what's been going on in their wellness journey.

Jul 11, 202254:07
All Aboard the Hot Mess Express

All Aboard the Hot Mess Express

The Live Summer Series if back and we are kicking it off with a Live recording of Monthly Moments with Mar and Britt. We had many technical difficulties getting this recorded, but hey sometimes life is a hot mess! Britt gives an update on her tummy tuck recovery, financial goals, and more. Marlena chats about reprioritizing her monthly goals and how her journey with ADHD medication and treatment is going. 

Jul 04, 202201:12:13
Be Anti-Racist, For Real
Jun 20, 202257:29
On a Mission to Live

On a Mission to Live

This week Marlena and Felicia welcome Megan aka @megans.mission on ig about her journey to losing 165lbs, what led her to have VSG WLS, and so much more!

Jun 13, 202201:08:21
Is it Really June Already?

Is it Really June Already?

Mar and Britt link up for another episode of Monthly Moments. They discuss their May goals and what is to come in June.
Jun 06, 202251:59
Budgeting, For Real

Budgeting, For Real

This week Marlena and Felicia share their real life financing tips and also advice from our listeners on how to budget and save!
May 30, 202201:09:12
A Little Bit of Realness

A Little Bit of Realness

This week we welcome @alittlebit_amber to the show to share her story of how she lost 160lbs while evolving in her wellness and becoming the best version of herself!
May 23, 202258:50
Catch Up and Q & A

Catch Up and Q & A

This week we catch up with one another and answer questions from our listeners.
May 16, 202248:36
Major Shit Going On, For Real

Major Shit Going On, For Real

This month on Monthly Moments with Mar & Britt we chat about the wild ride that was April, and what we have coming up in May!
May 02, 202201:10:16
It's the Confidence for Me

It's the Confidence for Me

This week Marlena and Felicia welcome Naomi aka @nomis_wellnessjourney on IG to the show to talk about her journey to losing 70lbs, how she balances Mom life work and her wellness, growing into a confident person once again, and so much more!

Apr 25, 202257:17
You've Got Hate Mail

You've Got Hate Mail

This week Marlena and Felicia catch up and chat about recent hate mail they go about the show, all of the changes on instagram, and being consumed with diet culture bs leading up to summer. 

Apr 18, 202201:05:10
Crushing Female Stigmas

Crushing Female Stigmas

This week Marlena and Felicia chat about female stigmas and all of the many reasons women are shamed and forced into hating our own bodies.
Apr 11, 202201:06:11
Finding a Balance

Finding a Balance

This week Marlena welcomes Brittany aka @bebalancedmama on IG to the show to share her journey to becoming a certified nutrition coach and how she manages to find balance in her own life and wellness.
Apr 04, 202252:34
Manifesting and Shit

Manifesting and Shit

This week on Monthly Moments with Mar and Britt we chat about being in the midst of manifesting, how our month is going, and more!
Mar 28, 202240:54
Man With a Plan

Man With a Plan

This week Marlena and Felicia welcome Chandler AKA @bigplanchan to the show to share his story of how he lost 262lbs and has maintained that for 5 years. He chats about his recent wedding midst a pandemic, how difficult it can be at time to continue maintaining, and so much more!
Mar 21, 202201:03:23
Listener Episode: Carrie

Listener Episode: Carrie

On this listener episode we welcome Carrie aka @beingcarrie_ on instagram to the show. She is our number 1 fan and chats with us about her struggles with her body and weight gain that is rooted in childhood bullying. She also shares how she got through a difficult pregnancy, and so much more!
Mar 14, 202251:23
Recovery and Returning Peloton

Recovery and Returning Peloton

On this episode of Monthly Moments with Mar and Britt we chat about how our February goal slaying went, some of the hurdles we had to over come, and what our goals and intentions for March are!
Mar 07, 202201:09:26
Only Fans. Solo Travel. Weight Loss.

Only Fans. Solo Travel. Weight Loss.

This week Marlena and Felicia welcome Andrea aka @andrea.boldbodyfit on instagram to chat about her journey to losing nearly 100lbs, leaving her corporate job and marriage, and growing into her most authentic self.
Feb 28, 202201:18:14
Marlena's Journey to Cosmetic Surgery

Marlena's Journey to Cosmetic Surgery

This week Marlena and Felicia chat about Marlena's up coming tummy tuck and chin augmentation surgery on February 21st and get really real about what it takes to mentally and physically prepare yourself for surgery. 

Feb 21, 202249:04
For the Love of Fitness. Or not.

For the Love of Fitness. Or not.

This week Marlena and Felicia welcome Amber aka @amberfindsbalance on IG to the show and we chat about how a news resolution that changed her life, how she stays motivated while also balancing being Mom and teacher, and so much more!
Feb 14, 202251:58
Self Care Isn't Just Manis & Pedis

Self Care Isn't Just Manis & Pedis

This week Marlena and Felicia chat about what self care means to them and shares their favorite forms and what our listeners love to do for their own self care as well!

Feb 07, 202232:18
Welcome to Our New Series Bitches

Welcome to Our New Series Bitches

This is the first episode in our new series, Monthly Moments with Mar & Britt where we welcome Britt Pope to the show as a guest co-host! Her and Marlena will reflect on their monthly goals, what they learned, and what's to come in the next month! 
Jan 31, 202249:10
It's a Great Day To Be a Badder Bitch.

It's a Great Day To Be a Badder Bitch.

This week Marlena and Felicia welcome Taneisha to the show aka @fit.neisha on instagram. We chat all about her finding a love for fitness through Orange theory, being a bad ass, and how she balances her wellness, Mom life, being a wife, and so much more!
Jan 24, 202201:04:28
Imposter Syndrome? Yeah. We Know Her.

Imposter Syndrome? Yeah. We Know Her.

This week Marlena welcomes Brittany aka @shrinking.shitshow on instagram to talk about their similar struggles with importer syndrome, past traumas, and so much more!!
Jan 17, 202247:20
Gastric Bypass & Big Life Changes

Gastric Bypass & Big Life Changes

This week Marlena and Felicia chat with Gina aka @fat2fab_rny about her journey to deciding on weight loss surgery and how she has maintained her 160lb weight loss for 4 years. She also chats with us about her she found a love for lifting weights and so much more!
Jan 10, 202201:01:50
Hello 2022

Hello 2022

Happy New Year!!! This week Felicia and Marlena chat about their holidays, FOR REAL, and what is in store for 2022. 

Jan 03, 202243:17
Loyal Listners to Guests- Jodene and Elizabeth

Loyal Listners to Guests- Jodene and Elizabeth

This week for the first but not last time, we bring on two of our loyal listeners to chat with us and share their stories! You can follow these amazing women on instagram! Jodene's account @jodenelz and Elizabeth @elizabetheatstacobell
Dec 27, 202150:46
New Year. Same Goals.

New Year. Same Goals.

This week Marlena and Felicia give updates on where they are at in their journeys, reflect on their goals from this year, and chat about what their goals are going in to 2022!

Dec 20, 202132:41
The Power of Papaya
Dec 13, 202150:03
Sipping Tea with Tere

Sipping Tea with Tere

This week Marlena and Felicia chat with Teresa aka @te.re.sah on instagram about her journey to wellness. She speaks to us about her struggles as a single mother, first generation Mexican American, and how she worked hard to achieve all of her goals despite the many obstacles she had to over come. You can find Tere's podcast Tere Tells All here podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tere-tells-all/id1560869769
Dec 06, 202159:02
Tarot, Astrology, and More

Tarot, Astrology, and More

This week Marlena brings her friend Diana on to the show to talk all the metaphysical and spiritual things! We chat about tarot, astrology, zodiac signs, etc and what it all means!!
Nov 29, 202101:04:32