Keeping Balance
The stories, conversations, and lived experiences that pave the way to finding balance in our health and wellness journeys. Courtney Babilya is a registered nurse, certified personal trainer, Women's Fitness Specialist, and mom of two. Now recovered from a history of disordered eating and mental health struggles, the ER nurse turned entrepreneur shares her unique perspective on the grey area of health, after years of black and white thinking destroyed her relationship with her body. Join Courtney, and occasionally her brilliant friends, as we uncover what it means to navigate the crossroads of womanhood, fitness, and a balanced approach to health.
Episodes
23 episodes
Cyclical Fitness Myths: Busted
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! In this episode, I share how distraught I am over my first gluten-free Thanksgiving and the ATROCITY that is gluten-free bread. Why is it...wet?! I digress: this episode is actually all about busting t...
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Episode 24
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25:30
Train Like A Mother: From Cyclical Fitness to Pregnancy
Ready to redefine your fitness journey during pregnancy? We promise this podcast episode will be your ultimate guide! Tackling fitness amid the whirlwind of pregnancy can feel daunting, especially if you've been practicing cyclical fitness prio...
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Episode 23
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22:47
Elite Athletes Vs. Healthy Humans
Between World Championships and the Rogue Invitational, today's episode dives into the realities of being an elite level athlete, and what that means for their mental and physical health. But beyond that, what does it mean for US as we look to ...
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Episode 22
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26:17
Being Her
Imagine stepping into your future self's shoes today. How would it transform your life? In our chat today, I'm bringing the "be her now" philosophy to wellness. I've been seeing it everywhere in the online business world, but it has such a powe...
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Episode 21
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14:44
Growth through Relocation and Acclimating to a New Gym Environment
Have you ever pondered how a major relocation can stir up your life? Let me tell you, it's more than just a change of scenery. Join me as I recount our journey from Tennessee to Arizona, the unexpected decision to rent, my initial resistance to...
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Episode 20
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31:56
Harnessing Red Light for Recovery and Menstrual Wellness with Dr. Zulia Frost
I'm so excited to introduce you to Dr. Zulia Frost, an expert in photobiomodulation. Photo-bio-WHAT?!Simply put, photobiomodulation is the application of light to create a response in the body. Today's episode will explain the exact sci...
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Episode 19
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34:12
Boss Babe Culture
Can we really do it all and be it all? It seems like today, you aren't "enough" unless you have a 9-5, have a side hustle, and also homeschool your 5 kids. Like WHAT?! Listen to my thoughts as I unpack the narrative that "boss babe" culture per...
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Episode 18
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26:46
Turning 30, Walking During the Luteal Phase, and Menstrual Musings
HEY HEY! I'm back behind the mic after a wild few weeks, and that's what I'm chatting about in this episode: - Life updates and moving- Turning 30 and getting older- The deal with the walking recommendation in the luteal phase- ...
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Episode 17
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21:25
Is Listening to Your Body Making Excuses?
Mentions in this episode:Beef organ supplement I'm takingResting heart rate, basal body temperature, appetiteMental exercises: modify or reschedule & 5-...
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Episode 15
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28:39
Back to the Beginning: How Gymnastics Shaped Us with Sylvie Borschel
This episode goes out to all of the women who were shaped by their childhood sport - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Our guest today, Sylvie Borschel, helped me safely unravel the intricate ways it did that to us. Sylvie is a comedian and film...
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Episode 14
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1:06:36
All About PMDD with Mandy Rother, RD
April is Premenstrual Disorder Awareness Month, a movement that is super important to me and the KB community. Our guest today is Mandy Rother, a functional dietitian who specializes in a holistic approach to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disord...
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Episode 13
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46:41
Make Work Suck Less with Cassandra Babilya
Today's guest is extra special to me - my sister-in-law! Cassandra and I chat all things career alignment, making the scary leap to change jobs, and what that looked like for her after 8 years with the CIA. Now, as a culture leader in t...
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Episode 12
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26:34
The Crossfit Chronicles
Ohhh, Crossfit. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Literally. In this episode, I'm exploring the reasons why Crossfit helped me heal from my eating disorder and reignited my passion for movement, while at the same...
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Episode 11
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30:42
Day in the Life: Balancing Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Health
In this episode, I'm breaking down how I organize my days in order to manage raising two toddlers, running an online business, and working on my health. It sounds like a lot, and I'm re-strategizing CONSTANTLY, but I truly feel SO much gratitud...
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Episode 10
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38:33
Three Year Ronaversary: The ER tales
Happy ronaversary, everyone. It's been exactly three years since the first lockdown, so it's about time that I tell you my version of how things went down. This is more of a diary entry about my experience as an ER nurse as the pandemic hit, bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:45
Health Updates + The Chapters of Healing from Diet Culture
I have health journey updates! If you're lost, listen to my last episode to hear why I decided to look deeper into my health. In this episode, we cover: - The current phase of my protocol that I'm on - Intentional parenting shifts I've ...
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Episode 8
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25:44
Health Journey Part 1 - The Symptoms That Led to a Hashimoto's Discovery
Welcome back! In this episode, I'm sharing how I discovered that my thyroid is trying to go rogue. Not today, thyroid. Not just that, but the specific things that I've been experiencing over the years that led me to seek deeper answers from
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Episode 7
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32:27
That Time I Pooped My Pants with Dr. Kassie DeWitt
Today we have our FIRST EVER GUEST on the show - Dr. Kassie DeWitt, a licensed pelvic floor therapist and doctor of occupational therapy! In today's episode, we talk all about:- pelvic floor function AND dysfunction- our personal storie...
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Episode 6
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29:18
Top Lessons from 2022
Happy New Year! In this episode, I'm talking about my word for 2023 and the lessons from 2022 that I want to carry with me. If you're ready to step into a new era and need some encouragement, then this episode is for you!
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Episode 5
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26:17
Nap Strikes, Self-Care Through the Seasons, and Listener Questions
We're chatting about ALL the things today, including: - How my toddler's nap strike has been affecting my mental health- Why your version of self-care will look different throughout your seasons of life- How I met and fell in love w...
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Episode 4
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39:15
Navigating Weight Loss in the Post Diet-Culture Era
CONTENT WARNING: EATING DISORDERS.While I say "post" diet-culture, it is still very much alive today. But for some people, that chapter is in their past, and they're ready to approach weight loss from a balanced perspective. But what do...
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Episode 3
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32:20
What Cyclical Fitness Is To Me
Most people know me for talking about cyclical fitness, AKA exercising in alignment with the four menstrual phases. This episode is a snapshot into what that is, what it means to me, how I stumbled into it, and why it can be so profound for wom...
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Episode 2
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43:08