Episodes

It’s that time of year again! The Cooper River Bridge Run is happening in Charleston on April 1st! This episode is all about how to prepare, train, and fuel as a runner to set yourself up for success and avoid injuries. On this episode, we talk with Clare Burton from Clarety Nutrition about fueling for this race. She tells us what to focus on during the weeks leading up to the race, how to prepare the day before, and how to recover post-race. LINKS Website: https://www.clar-e-ty.com/meet-the-...

Jenny Gaddy, founder of Atlyss Food Co, is all about finding ways to reduce waste and give back to the earth, while providing food for those in the Charleston area who want a healthy meal but don’t have the time to prepare it themselves. In this interview, she talks with Hannah about sustainable food habits, composting, regenerative farming, and her company, Atlyss Food Co. LINKS - Website: https://atlyssfoodco.com/pages/about IG: @atlyssfoodco Resources for Composting: https://www.charlesto...

So many people these days are struggling with their health and they’re not getting the help they need or they don’t know what to do. It’s not surprising that our “healthcare” system has turned into “sick care.” Functional Medicine (or Root Cause Medicine) is designed to actually get you healthy. Health is NOT just the absence of disease - Health is having the resources to enjoy your life and cope with stressors and demands. Our guest today, Melissa Altman, is a Nurse, Health Coach, and Certifi...

Pain and injuries are a normal yet frustrating part of life. However, too many people are dealing with pain and injuries all wrong and end up suffering the consequences. In this episode, Hannah tells us the 3 steps to take after an injury so you can stay active and healthy long term, instead of “taking it easy” or taking too much time off. Welcome to the Healthy Charleston Podcast, where we help you take ownership of your health and fitness. We are here to be your source of accurate health and...

Training athletes while they’re young and malleable gives them a huge advantage in athletic performance and lifelong health. Maddie Kane, a Sports Performance Specialist at Redline Athletics in Charleston, trains and teaches youth athletes how to move well and perform better. She recently made a leap of faith moving to Charleston from Dallas and tells us her story of what has helped her grow on her health and fitness journey. Links: Website: https://redlineathletics.com/mount-pleasant/ IG: @r...

It’s easy to get lost in the fads of health and fitness. When we overcomplicate it, we overlook what really matters, and don’t get the results we’re looking for. It’s time to get back to the basics! As the Head Coach of Lowcountry Barbell GroupFit and nutrition coach for Clar-e-ty Nutrition, Mason Floyd helps people achieve their fitness and nutrition goals by making simple, progressive, and incremental changes over time. Mason's Links: @lowcountrybarbell @mason.claretynutrition @lbcgroupfit ...

If you’re hoping to improve or focus on your health in 2023, this is for you. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Dr. Rachel Riley from Made 2 Move to talk about how to make progress in the gym this year and how to decrease your risk of injuries and setbacks on your health journey. Most people struggle to make progress in the gym - they’re either not seeing the results they want or they’re held back by frustrating pain or injuries. Rachel and Hannah talk about the concept of Progressive Loadin...

In today’s culture, it’s easy to forget about taking care of yourself. Our guest today shares her experience in using exercise to combat depression and improve her mental health. As a client of many of the guests that have been on the Healthy Charleston Podcast, Caitlin Clancy felt inspired to share her story of how physical therapists, personal trainers, fitness, and lifting weights have impacted her life. Follow Caitlin and the resources she mentions: @caitmclancy @chadreese @ethos_ac @theb...

The path to health is made up of small, sustainable steps. It’s not sexy - no one gets healthy overnight. We have to set realistic expectations and play the long game! Today’s guest, LeAnne Amick, tells us how to set up your mindset and expectations to achieve your health goals. As the GM for Rock Box in Summerville, she helps people take the first step towards improving their health and wellness, join a community, and change their life. Instagram: @rockbox_summerville Instagram: @leanne_amick...

What would your life look like if you felt more rested, more recovered, and had more energy? What steps can you take to prioritize rest and recovery in your daily life? Getting enough quality sleep is a huge part of our overall health and wellness. Sleep actually affects our risk for pain, injuries, and chronic disease. In this episode, Hannah talks all about sleep: how and why to prioritize it, how sleep actually affects our health, and practical ways to get more sleep this week. Articles Re...

It’s officially been one year since Ethos Athletic Club opened its doors, so we got Joey Welling back on the show to recap all of the highs, lows, and everything in between in the last year. Joey shares what the ups and downs have been like and how his team has created a contagious energy, work ethic, and culture. Listen to learn where to get the best cheeseburgers in Charleston, Joey’s all time favorite Taylor Swift song, and what’s coming soon at the club. Website: https://ethosathleticclub...

Jay Cohen’s mission is to help people transform their lives by helping them integrate their life with health and fitness, slow down, and look for the deeper why behind their actions. Health is so much more than physical and we talk about the deeper meaning of health, true life transformation and identity change, the lessons that he’s learned, his personal story, and his tips to start finding ways to slow down, pause, and reflect. We talk all about Locomotion Fitness and exciting things he’s do...

We all struggle with the human condition - but it doesn’t have to stop us from living a fulfilling life. Dr. Stephanie helps her clients develop a different kind of relationship with their fears, their pain, their doubts, and their worries, so they can move toward who and what they care about and build a truly meaningful, satisfying life. Modern Minds, located in Charleston, SC is a mental wellness clinic with an integrative approach that focuses on treating you as a whole person. Their goal ...

Davon Gilliard is a leader in educational and progressive physical training. His passion is helping others excel at their athletic endeavors and maximize their potential, on and off the court. In this episode, Hannah and Davon talk about what drove him to start Can’t Stop Training, his story of the road blocks along the way, and the role of performance training for youth athletes. Davon tells us what it really takes to be a collegiate and pro athlete and he shares his exciting plans for the fu...

Healthcare has come a long way, but women's health still isn't where it needs to be. Halle Tecco is committed to changing that. In this episode, you will meet Halle Tecco, an investor, entrepreneur, and mom who saw the needs of women weren't being met in healthcare and decided to do something about it. Listen in as she talks with Hannah about her experience as a mother and entrepreneur, and about her new role as the co-founder of CoFertility, a solution for women who want to save their eggs ear...

Pain is confusing, frustrating, and can really get in the way of doing the things you love. We want to help people understand their pain so that they can take control, do what they love, and move without restrictions. On this episode, Hannah Talks with Dr. Elliot Lance, a Physical Therapist at Made 2 Move. Elliot and Hannah talk about how stress and recovery impacts our overall health and the different types of stress in our everyday lives. They talk about how focusing on stress and recovery ...

Have you ever really thought about why you exercise? Are your goals focused on what will make you happy and healthy? Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Host of the More Than Alive Podcast, Ashley Anthony believes that through mindful movement and intentional nutrition, we can live a life of abundance. Ashley and Hannah talk about "majoring in the minors" and the real WHY behind exercise. So often, people get caught up in feeling like they have to exercise to look a certain way o...

What would life look like for you if you knew how to cope with trauma in a healthy way? How would your life be different if you embraced change instead of resisted it? We all experience times in life that don’t align with our expectations, and these events can drastically change our trajectory. Amber Fender shares how she uses her experiences with trauma, grief, and loss to help others in her practice. In this episode, Amber and Hannah talk about struggling with identity, tools for healing and...

In order to help kids become the athletes they want to be, you have to train them to be strong and durable. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Terris Thompson to hear about early sports specialization, how his view of injuries has changed, and how he checks all the boxes when building a training program. Terris Thompson, is a former collegiate athlete, founder and operator of the Pinnacle Training Academy located in Moncks Corner SC. Follow her on IG: @pta_pinnacle @terris_leigh Welcome to...

We have realized how much words matter when it comes to patient’s and client’s recovery and pain experience. Our words can change the way someone thinks, feels, and acts and our words have the capacity to heal or the potential to cause harm. Tune in, as we discuss why words matter in health care and fitness and what some solutions are to help our patients get better results by changing how we communicate with them. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rachel Heller, Physical Therapist and Yoga...

This is part 2 of a podcast with Jordan Wigger, Owner of Lowcountry Barbell. Part 2: What actually causes soreness? Does being sore mean I’m making progress? What causes muscle growth? Problems with “CrossFit in 100 words” @jboogs93 @lowcountrybarbell @made2movept

This is part 2 of a podcast with Jordan Wigger, Owner of Lowcountry Barbell. Part 2: What actually causes soreness? Does being sore mean I’m making progress? What causes muscle growth? Problems with “CrossFit in 100 words” @jboogs93 @lowcountrybarbell @made2movept

This is part 2 of a podcast with Jordan Wigger, Owner of Lowcountry Barbell. Part 2: What actually causes soreness? Does being sore mean I’m making progress? What causes muscle growth? Problems with “CrossFit in 100 words” @jboogs93 @lowcountrybarbell @made2movept

Welcoming back Jordan Wigger, Owner of Lowcountry Barbell Club, for a 2 part episode: Part 1: Minimum Effective Dose Maximal Recoverable Volume Training Burnout How to Handle More Volume Increasing Your “Recovery Spoons” RPE, RIR, and Autoregulation @jboogs93 @lowcountrybarbell @made2movept