Chandler Sosebee is a Houston native with a degree in studio art. She discovered Anna Victoria and in 2016 became an FBG Girl and ended up losing 85 lbs using Anna's guides and eating healthier. She is now the Jr. Creative Director at Team Fit Body. In this conversation with Anna, Chandler discusses her 85 lb weight loss journey and how she ended u…

You know Chalene Johnson as a fitness professional, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, but Chalene sees herself as a teacher. She is a motivational speaker who teaches people to be physically fit and mentally fit. She and her husband Bret are the founders of the SmartLife movement. She hosts two podcasts, The Chalene Show and Build Your Tribe. C…

You might have loved Mike Johnson on the Bachelorette, but these days he's working on loving himself. Yes, Mike was a contestant on season 15 of ABC’s The Bachelorette and season 6 of The Bachelor in Paradise. He’s an Air Force Veteran and former financial adviser. Currently, he's the bestselling author of the new book, Making the Love You Want. Mi…

Dr. Andreo Spina is all about philosophy and history when it comes to physical therapy. Andreo is a sport chiropractor, international speaker, and published author. He's founder of the Kinstretch method, the Functional Range Release soft tissue management system, and the Functional Range Conditioning mobility development system. Andreo also hosts t…

Much of parenting can be described as trial and error. In this Real Talk mini episode, Anna and Luca discuss how changing one little thing fixed how their newborn was breastfeeding. Anna and Luca chat about how difficult breastfeeding can be, pacifiers, and how being public about parenting can lead to mom shaming. Be sure to follow us on Instagram …

Alisa Vitti is an integrative nutritionist, hormone expert, and best-selling author of 2013's WomanCode, She is the founder of FLOliving.com. You can download Alisa's app, MyFLO Period Tracker and get her new book, In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life. Alisa graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the Institute…

In this Real Talk, Anna and Luca, once again tackle some questions from listeners. They go through some relationship pet peeves, working out post baby, what they're watching (when they have the time), and much more. You'll also get their take on the nanny question. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Fa…

Lia Haberman is the perfect guest to explain the influencer phenomenon. She is a digital media marketing expert and former VP of Content and Operations at Livestrong. Lia is currently an Adjunct Professor of Social Media Marketing at UCLA. Lia tells Anna how she started studying social media marketing, how potential influencers team up with markete…

Having a baby is a wonderful miracle, but even healthy newborns cause anxiety and stress. This mini-episode really puts the "real" in "Real Talk". Anna and Luca discuss some of their struggles as they approach the 2-month mark of being parents. Issues with feeding, inconsolable crying, trouble napping. The best laid plans often go awry when newborn…

Yes, Don Saladino trains the stars (Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman to name a few) but he does much more than that. In 2005, Don opened his New York City Gym, Drive 495, and he's been an innovator in the field creating fitness apps as far back as 10 years ago. You can join his m…

This Real Talk is all about how Anna and Luca came up with and developed their very own app. They discuss how demand from their audience led to their decision to get into apps and how hard it was to build their app from scratch. Anna and Luca also let you know that the best is yet to come for the Fit Body App. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yo…

Lenore Skenazy is the founder of the Free-Range Kids movement. She's also the president of Let Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence. Lenore is also a speaker, blogger, syndicated columnist, author, and reality show host. She’s the author of 2010’s Free-Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worr…

Anna is now a new mother with a newborn so like many mothers breastfeeding is now a part of life. In this Real Talk mini-sode, Anna discusses how breastfeeding has its challenges. She discusses how she had to change her technique, how she got help, and what shows she has been watching while breastfeeding. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbes…

Marion Nestle is a food academic, a highly influential one at that. She's been a professor of nutrition, public health, and sociology at NYU, a visiting professor at Cornell, and she is the author of numerous books. Her latest is titled, Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know About the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health. Marion regularly blog…

Episode Notes: Anna and Luca tackle questions they received from Instagram. They will explain how they chose the name Aurora, how they've been dealing with the stress of a newborn, nights with a newborn, when family can come visit Aurora, and more. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Yo…

This isn't a regular edition of Your Best Life. Think of this conversation as a full length Real Talk mini-sode where Anna and Luca go long form and get very personal. This is the full story of the birth of their beautiful daughter, Aurora. In the discussion you will learn about how Anna's birth plan went out the window. Luca tells Anna things even…

This Real Talk is about what Anna and Luca expected life with a newborn would be like, compared to what the reality is. They go through what the feeding situation is like now and how much they are sleeping. Luca talks about some of his fears and Anna goes over recovery from a c-section. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also…

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, food writer, blogger, author, and so much more. She's written cookbooks, hosts a popular YouTube series and founded Abbey's Kitchen Inc. Abby also recently launched the Facebook community Millennial Mom's Guide for Mindful Meal Planning. Abbey and Anna touch on a variety of food related topics including childr…

This Real Talk is devoted to the 80/20 diet rule. It's the idea that while 80% of your diet should be from healthy whole foods, 20% can be the foods you indulge in. Anna and Luca talk about how 80/20 is a way to keep the pressure off of yourself while still living a healthy lifestyle. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, …

Dr. Aaron Carroll is an expert on scientific studies, but he's also a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. He’s written several books, most recently, The Bad Food Bible, How and Why to Eat Sinfully. He’s a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times’ Upshot section and hosts Healthcare Triage on …

Anna and Luca discuss the dynamics of working with your spouse. They explain the history of their company and why Luca joined in the first place. Anna and Luca get into how they handle disagreements and even blow ups but how constructive feedback and communication is the key. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our …

Jenna Wolfe is a broadcaster, personal trainer, and mom. She's the co-host of FS1's First Things First and was a longtime correspondent and anchor on NBC's Today Show. Jenna's the author of 2015’s Thinner in 30: Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days. She has two daughters with her partner, NBC correspondent, Stephanie Gosk. T…

This mini-sode is part 2 of Anna's Instagram story. She explains how she overcame online bullies, created an ebook, and started to build her brand. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, “Your Best Life Podcast,” to keep the conversation going.…

Dr. Spencer Nadolsky specializes in weight loss without the fads or hacks. Spencer is a licensed practicing family and obesity physician. After a successful wrestling career at the University of North Carolina, Spencer got his medical degree and currently focuses on helping people lose weight while maintaining a very popular social media presence. …

In this Real Talk you'll hear all about Anna's early journey from working in the telecommunications industry to moving to China and starting her fitness and Instagram journey. Anna explains how she started to make a living on her Instagram page and how she became a pioneer in the fitness influencer space. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbes…

Nicci Robinson is a fitness influencer, motivational speaker, nutrition expert, and women's empowerment guru. She started the Amazon movement for women to be empowered to lift, build muscle, and challenge standard beauty norms. Nicci tells Anna about her Texas background and how she began her life in fitness. She encourages women to not be scared o…

In this mini-episode Anna and Luca chat about how they will handle feeding their daughter. They go into how they were raised with food and attitudes they want their kid to have with food and food culture. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join our official Facebook Group, "Your Best Life Podcast," to keep the conversat…

Liz Plosser is the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, but she got her start in an unlikely place. With a Princeton Arts degree in hand, her first big job was in investment banking at Bear Stearns. Liz pivoted to publishing and the wellness world working for Health & Fitness, Cosmopolitan, and SoulCycle. She's now spent two decades working in the fi…

This Real Talk is all about cooking with your spouse. Anna and Luca give you a peek inside their household cooking dynamics. Luca discusses why he does the majority of the cooking, and why that works for them. You'll hear about Luca's history with food and Anna allegedly burning some salmon... Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast…

Through her illness, Phoebe Lapine has evolved as a food writer and chef turned health advocate. She runs the food blog Feed Me Phoebe and is the co-author of 2011's In the Small Kitchen: 100 Recipes from Our Year of Cooking in the Real World. Her 2017 book is titled The Wellness Project: How I Learned to Do Right by My Body, Without Giving Up My L…

In this Real Talk episode, Anna addresses the pregnancy shaming she has faced online. People have condemned her for working out while pregnant and accused her of vanity. Anna goes through why the criticism is damaging and how her father gave her such a strong backbone, but really this episode is about freeing people of ignorance. Be sure to follow …

Sara Reardon isn't known as the Vagina Whisperer for nothing. She's a Board-Certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist. Sara's the owner of NOLA Pelvic Health in New Orleans and is the founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online resource for pelvic health education and wellness sessions. Sara tells Anna all about pelvic health and specifically the p…

Anna and Luca are expecting so they're telling you what kinds of things they're expecting from their lives with a newborn. From how they plan on getting sleep when the baby comes, to how they're dealing with the prospect of their parents not visiting them because of the Coronavirus. This is their plan, for now... Be sure to follow us on Instagram (…

If you're a Bachelor fan you probably think you know Krystal Nielson, but you don't. She's a fitness guru, entrepreneur and NASM-certified personal trainer who has worked out of Orangetheory Fitness in San Diego. She was a contestant on season twenty two of ABC's The Bachelor and appeared in the spin-off series Bachelor in Paradise in 2018. Krystal…

It's easy to get out of sync with your partner when it comes to working out. Especially during a pandemic. Anna and Luca know a lot about motivating your partner to exercise. In this Real Talk, they give you 5 easy tips on how to encourage your significant other to start working out. Anna and Luca discuss starting small, choosing your battles, and …

If you're a Peloton user you probably know Robin Arzón, but you might not know her amazing journey. Robin is the VP of Fitness Programming and Instructor at Peloton. She is also an ultramarathon runner and author of 2016's Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger. Robin tells Anna how she went from an unfulfilled lawyer to a …

If you think you're gaining the "quarantine 15", here are some tips from Anna and Luca on how you can eat healthier while you quarantine. They talk about what not to get at the grocery store, being mindful about mindlessly eating, and they also want you to give yourself a break. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@yourbestlifepodcast)! Also, join o…

Latham Thomas wants pregnant mothers to be open to alternatives when it comes to labor. Latham is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, founder of the holistic lifestyle community, Mama Glow, and is, herself, a birth doula. Her recent book Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within is out now in paperback. In th…

Anna and Luca chat about their experience of expecting a child while the world shuts down during a pandemic. You'll hear what makes them nervous, what doctor visits have been like, and how they're staying mentally healthy during these unique times.Bởi Luca Ferretti

There is so much unknown right now, so it sounds like the right time to answer some pressing finance questions. You know Jean Chatzky as the long-time financial editor of NBC's Today Show, but she's also a bestselling author. In 2018 she launched HerMoney Media and HerMoney.com. Jean hosts the podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. Get her most recent…

You might not know it, but Kaitlyn Bristowe hasn't always been the confident person you see now. Kaitlyn is well known for her time on the ABC reality shows, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. She is currently an entrepreneur with her own scrunchie line called Dew Edit and her own wine called Spade and Sparrows. Kaitlyn hosts the podcast Off the Vi…

Dascha Polanco is the actress you know for portraying Dayanara "Daya" Diaz on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. But she's also an artist, podcast host, and songwriter who’s appeared in multiple films and series. Her podcast, for Netflix, is called Con Todo: Brown Love, where she talks to LatinX creators in Hollywood. This episode was reco…

In an effort to pause and reflect on the events taking place in our country, and stand in solidarity with the movement for change, equality and inclusiveness happening right now, we've decided to skip this week's episode and instead amplify the voice for change. Your Best Life will be back next week, in the meantime we encourage you to donate to Kn…

Alan Aragon | Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions Alan Aragon is all about the science of nutrition. He has over 20 years experience as a nutrition researcher and educator and he writes the popular Alan Aragon Research Review (AARR). Alan has designed programs for Olympic athletes and sports franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings,…

Dr. Alejandro Junger is both a cardiologist and NY Times Bestselling author of 4 books. His newest book is titled Clean 7: Supercharge the Body's Natural Ability to Heal Itself—The One-Week Breakthrough Detox Program. He is a functional medicine expert and focuses largely on detoxification to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. He ha…

If you wanted an episode on supplements, this one's for you. Adam Bornstein might be in the supplement business but he certainly has some skeptical thoughts on the industry overall. Adam is the Chief Nutrition Officer and Chief Content Officer at Ladder, (an Anna Victoria partner). Adam is a bestselling author and former Men's Health Editor. He's t…

Now more than ever we find ourselves reliant on our smart phones and computers, which certainly creates some concern. Meet Dr. Lori Whatley. She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage for both individuals and businesses. Her new book is titled Connected and Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Re…

Carter Good is a fat loss coach who caught Anna's eye with all of his fantastic data infographics about health and weight loss. Carter had an amazing transformation of his own when he lost over 145 pounds. In this conversation, Carter and Anna talk about his transformation, the challenges during and after the weight loss, and getting into the right…

Jen Widerstrom is an athlete, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and author of Diet Right for Your Personality Type. She coaches people to achieve their fitness goals through strong habits and mindful accountability. Along with you may have seen her on TV s a coach on the Biggest Loser and as Phoenix on American Gladiators. In this conversation, Jen and …

Emily DiDonato has been in every major fashion magazine and has been the face of many major fashion brands from Armani and Ralph Lauren to Guess and Calvin Klein. Along with being a model, she is also an influencer and YouTuber who is not afraid to get honest about her struggles with body acceptance. As an outspoken advocate for body positivity, sh…