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Tough Cookie Talks

Jenna Jozefowski

Tough Cookie Talks is a podcast we"ll explore the intersection of fitness & anti-diet culture and all the gray areas in between. We"ll let go of "shoulds" and judgment and dig into tough conversations with curiosity.

health & fitness

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01:07:37

Navigating Body Changes & Unrealistic Standards &...

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2025/02/27

If you haven't already heard of today's guest, it's about time you did! I've been singing Damali Fraiser's praises as one of the wisest and most thorough kettlebell coaches I've had the privilege of learning from. Today she's sharing all that goodness with us! Meet Coach Damali, pronouns she/her. Damali is a compassionate Kettlebell Expert, author, speaker, fitness / nutrition coach and founder of Lift off Strength & Wellness. Damali is known for her unapologetic

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01:12:59

Surprising Reasons You Feel Pain & How To Fix It with...

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2025/02/20

Today I am thrilled to be talking to Dr. Jen Hosler--a genius of a physical therapist and strength coach whose work I am constantly referring my clients to. What she has to share about pain science is absolutely mind blowing.Dr. Jen is a physical therapist and strength coach dedicated to bridging the gap between fitness and rehab. With degrees in exercise science and physical therapy, combined with her own experience of chronic pain and injuries, Jen’s mission is to help people move better, build

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01:04:03

The Truth About Why I Quit Teaching Yoga with My...

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2025/02/13

My sister Kristi is back on the podcast today helping me unpack my existential crisis around yoga, and why I ultimately stopped teaching it.On this episode we talk about:Our lovely experience doing yoga teacher training together.Why we both still love many things about yoga.What led each of us to stop teaching it.The problems with "basic bitch yoga", Yoga Alliance, yoga corporations, and yoga in the U.S. in general.Why the thing I cried over during teacher training would ultimately end my

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00:24:24

5 Ways "Unprecedented Times" Are Affecting Your...

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2025/02/06

Here we are. It's been about 2 weeks since the 2025 political shit show has begun. And I still really can't bring myself to create much in the order of fitness content yet. But what I do wanna talk about, is what I've been talking to my clients about lately. Which is how this constant barrage of outrage news, clickbait, and unprecedented times (to put it lightly) has left us all so burnt out. This affects our health in more than just the ways that seem obvious, like losing your health insurance or

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00:12:39

Spite Joy, Red Lipstick, and Strength As Resistance...

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2025/01/30

This is a short but needed episode. There are things I need to get off my chest before we can proceed with business as usual. I have spent, probably like most of you, the past week (which felt like a YEAR) in a nearly perpetual state of WTF. I am trying my hardest to channel my word of the year (joy) in little nuggets, wherever I can. Fitness is inherently political. As are bodies, and as is food. I've said this many times before and will over and over again. AND While all this is happening, I

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01:12:28

Breaking Age & Body Barriers & Living Beyond the...

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2025/01/23

Today's conversation is with one of the most interesting humans I've ever met: my longtime friend Maria Tate! Our personal history goes way back to when we met working with the same Chicago dance company in 2009. I'll let their professional bio speak for itself! Maria recently returned to the US after spending two years with the internationally recognized Phare Ponleu Selpak Association, home of Phare The Cambodian Circus. During their time in Cambodia Maria directed, produced and choreographed a

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00:44:49

The Power of Nature to Calm Your Nervous System with...

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2025/01/16

If you're anything like me, your nervous system needs some serious help right now, because it's January 2025. (Need I say more?!) Kate Zanoni is here to help us get outside to calm the fuck down.Kate Zanoni is a movement coach for outdoor athletes, specializing in injury reduction, rehabilitation, mobility, and strength training for return to sport. With more than a decade of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine, she teaches sustainable habits to help you train for longevity so you can

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00:55:02

After the After: What Really Happens After Years of...

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2025/01/09

Christina is back with another crossover/collab episode after a long hiatus! I wanted to share a convo that I've been having a lot behind the scenes: what happens when you get bored with consuming all the anti-diet content out there? You just BE.On this episode we talk about: How hard it can be to live your life and truly embody anti-diet culture when you have to perform it on the internet as a part of your business. The full circle journey of going from diet culture, to anti-diet, to

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00:11:33

6 Journal Prompts for When You’re Not Into...

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2025/01/01

This episode is a bit of an updated repeat! I'm sharing my favorite journal prompts and reflection questions for when you're over the "new year new me" BS, but are bored by the idea of staying stagnant. These are the prompts: What went well this year? What didn't? With that in mind, what's repeatable? What are you already doing well in some areas of your life that could be applied to others? How do you want to feel this year? List a few emotions/sensations/states of being. What behaviors would

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00:15:27

Ins & Outs of the New Year

Tough Cookie Talks ·

2024/12/26

We're nearing the end of 2024 and I've been thinking a lot about my values + what I'm into (and not so much). What I need more of in my life and what I need less of or not at all. You too? You're gonna love this one! On this episode we talk about: All the things that are in & out in my little corner of the world. What you can expect around here in 2025! ⁠Work with me⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow & tag me on Instagram⁠⁠

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00:20:18

Exercise Swaps for When You Hate Lunges

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2024/12/19

Lunges. Probably one of the most hated exercises, second only to burpees. I have solutions for you! On this episode we talk about: Common reasons people hate lunges. Solutions, workarounds, and swaps based on each. Why there is no one right way to lunge. The importance of understanding why you are doing certain exercises. What I teach my clients so that they can make swaps without me. How to apply this knowledge to any exercise you aren't a fan of. So many other good things! Work with

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00:19:21

41 Lessons I've Learned as an Anti-Diet Personal...

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2024/12/12

This episode is in honor of my 41st birthday (December 13)! In light of turning 41, I'm sharing 41 lessons I've learned as an anti-diet fitness professional.On this episode I share them all! Work with me⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow & tag me on Instagram⁠⁠

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00:28:55

23 Habits and Qualities of My Most Successful Clients

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2024/12/05

This episode is a bit of a crossover episode--a sneak peek at something I shared with my clients on my private podcast (yes I have one of those for my clients!) the other day. Today I'm letting you in on the habits and qualities of my most successful clients. On this episode we talk about: Defining "success". What does this even mean for each of us? The value of being resourceful and scrappy. Why the way we view and bounce back from failure is more important than how often we fail. Passively

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01:20:45

How Do I Nutrition? Wellness Without the Weird Shit...

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2024/11/29

This week's episode with Ashantis Jones and Eleni Agresta-Levine hit so many important topics around gentle nutrition and truly holistic wellness with a weight-inclusive approach. It was also just a ton of fun and I know you're gonna love it! On this episode we talk about: What their new program and community, Body Kind Nutrition is and how it came to be. Commitment to community and personal care of ourselves as we transition into the winter months. How weird it is that there are all sorts of

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00:28:09

How To Avoid Black Friday Buyer's Remorse (For...

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2024/11/21

The holiday season is upon us. The Black Friday ads are already coming. And I don't want you to regret any of your purchases. Because the more money we all spend on dumb shit we don't really want or need, the less money we have to put towards the things we really care about. As we move into January, we are gonna need to lean on that now more than ever. On this episode we talk about: The things to consider if you want to avoid buyers remorse & feel good about your spending. Why you might

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01:12:23

All Things ADHD with Britt-Marie Sivertsen

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2024/11/14

Today I'm pumped to be talking to my friend and long time co-worker Britt-Marie Sivertsen. So often you hear about ADHD from a clinical perspective, but today we're sharing our lived experience with it! Britt-Marie is an Orangetheory Coach of 8 years, Head Coach of Chicago-Andersonville location for 5 years, Personal Trainer of 12 years, former yoga teacher, former gymnast, cat mom, plant based human of 10 years, Chicago performer, company member of Comedy Dance Chicago, volunteer bird rescuer, and

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00:16:07

WTF Are We Gonna Do Now??

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2024/11/08

Yesterday I cried for most of the day. I have been through every stage of grief over the election results and now I'm attempting to answer the tough question "WTF are we gonna do now?"On this episode we talk about: The surprising conversation I had with a woman at my son's school that reminded me that there are good people hiding all around us. Why I'm leading with vulnerability.How moving forward needs to be treated like a relay race--tapping in and out as we need to. What I said to my adult

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00:41:49

Tradwives, Influencer Grifters & the Wellness to...

Tough Cookie Talks ·

2024/10/31

This week Jo Piazza is here, and if you don't know her, you need to!! I discovered her podcast, Under the Influence last year, and was drawn in by the way she exposes social media bullshit in the same way I call out the fitness industry. She introduced me to mind blowing stories about tradwives, the wellness to right wing conspiracy theory pipeline, and all the ways social media makes women feel like garbage. My hope is that it will help you become a more critical consumer of social media and avoid

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01:12:16

When Wellness Turns Toxic: Thriving Without Striving...

Tough Cookie Talks ·

2024/10/24

Today I'm back with my friend Dr. Paula! She was originally a guest on Season 1 (Episode 31, Flexibility for Your Mind & Getting Unstuck) and today she is back as a PUBLISHED AUTHOR! We are talking all about her new book, Toxic Striving.Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the owner and clinical director of HumanKind Psychological Services in Chicago, IL and the author of Toxic Striving: Why Hustle and Wellness

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00:42:08

Election Season Survival Guide

Tough Cookie Talks ·

2024/10/17

Today we're gonna talk about how to survive election hurricane wartime season. More specifically, the election part. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yup. Sorry not sorry, but we're talking politics. Why?1. Because I never want to feel the way I did the day after election day 2016, and using my platform makes me feel like I'm doing my part. 2. I've been a little too engaged with this election cycle and am usually the person my friends and family ask to fill them in. Everything I'm sharing is stuff my people have told me

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