Sober, Strong, & Slightly Unstable

The One About the Season 2 Finale

The finale of season 2 is here! Our hosts wrap up the season with a talk on gym etiquette, some highs and lows of the season, and what they learned about each other. 
Our hosts want to thank everyone who listened to this season's episodes. If you have any topics you'd like discussed next season, message Jen or Alana on instagram or send them an email with suggestions! They will take a short break and then begin recording season 3. 
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The One About the Most Important Relationship You Will Ever Have...and Lego's

In this episode, Jen and Alana talk about the most important relationship you will ever have, which is the relationship with yourself. They talk about the evolution of their relationship with themselves and how that has affected their dating lives. The two also talk about ways they continue to nurture their relationship with themselves and how you can, too. And they discover their shared passion for Lego's and how Jen built Lego's with her now finance on their second date. 
 
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The One About Why Coaches Need Coaches and Therapists Need Therapists

Today's episode talks about why coaches, therapists, and helpers are often the ones holding space, offering guidance, and supporting others through growth, healing, and transformation. But who supports them?
In this episode, we explore why even the most knowledgeable, self-aware professionals still need coaches, mentors, and therapists of their own. 
You’ll learn why seeking support is not a weakness—but a powerful act of self-leadership, regulation, and sustainability. 
Whether you’re a coach, therapist, trainer, or caregiver, this conversation is a reminder that growth is not meant to be done alone, and that being supported makes you better at supporting others.
Because even the guides need guidance—and even the healers deserve healing.
 
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The One About Hormones

Jen and Alana break down a talk Alana gave at the NSCA Mid-Atlantic Conference for certified strength and conditioning coaches. The talk was called: The Female Athlete – What I Wish I Knew.
We discuss what actually matters when coaching women—periods, hormones, strength training, and how the fitness industry got here. We unpack outdated narratives, common mistakes, and the things Alana wishes she’d known earlier, as both a coach and an athlete.
This episode is for coaches, athletes, and anyone who wants to better understand women in strength and sport.
 
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The One About Active Listening

In today's episode, our hosts talk about what active listening is, how you can practice doing it, and why it's important to just have someone to talk to, even if you can't "fix" what their going through. 
 
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The One About the Toxic Side of Exercise, Part 2

Welcome back for part 2 of Jen and Alana talking about the toxic side of exercise. They cover their own experiences with a toxic relationship to exercise and how to identify if you have a toxic relationship with exercise. It wouldn't be an episode without a tangent--> our hosts dive into how to do pull-ups if your ceiling is too low, so Jen can have a killer back for her wedding. 
 
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The One About the Toxic Side of Exercise (Part 1)

Exercise can empower us — but sometimes it can control us. In this episode, Jen and Alana explore how the pursuit of strength, health, or aesthetic goals can drift into unhealthy territory. We share signs to watch for, stories from our own journeys, and practical ideas for reconnecting with movement in a way that feels supportive, not punishing.
 
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The One About CBT

This episode dives into CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), a traditional talk therapy model that you may have heard of. Our hosts talk about what CBT is, how it works, who it can work for, and how Alana also utilizes parts of CBT with her athletes. 
 
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The One About Making Time for Exercise as an Adult

On this week's episode, Jen and Alana get real about prioritizing movement: the barriers, the excuses, the mindset shifts, and the tiny habits that make a huge difference. No perfection. No grind culture. Just honesty, humor, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring it out.
 
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The One About Introverts and Extroverts

On this episode Alana and Jen talk about what it means to be an introvert vs. an extrovert, how introverts are misunderstood, how social anxiety can mimic introversion, and why it's important to surround yourself with people who bring out other parts of your personality.  
 
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