Simple Balanced Life Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:18:39 -0400 http://fitbodyhealthysoul.com en-us © 2026 Simple Balanced Life yes ae021946-0f71-5a89-9d05-1123b8fa163b Gwen Mrva - Wellness and Nutrition Coach episodic false Welcome to the podcast for high-achieving women who are ready to stop running on empty and start living with energy, purpose, and joy.

I’m Gwen—a wife, mom, coach, and former accountant turned wellness advocate. After years of putting career and others ahead of my well-being, I found myself burned out and stuck in a cycle of knowing what to do, but not knowing how to start. Sound familiar?


This show is where I share what I’ve learned (and am still learning) about building a life you actually love—through simple, sustainable habits that fit into real life. You’ll find solo episodes packed with practical tips, honest reflections, and coaching-style questions to help you reconnect with your body, your values, and your joy. Plus, conversations with inspiring guests who’ve walked their own paths to wellness.


If you’re an ESTJ, Enneagram 8, Type A go-getter, or perfectionist craving structure without burnout—this space was made for you.

Let’s redefine wellness together—one simple habit at a time.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Gwen Mrva - Wellness and Nutrition Coach https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7la3kibu7gezoww7086fzq3mqidb?.jpg Simple Balanced Life http://fitbodyhealthysoul.com Simple Time Management for Your Healthy Habits Simple Time Management for Your Healthy Habits Do you want to add healthy habits in your life but cannot find the time? Time management is the number one reason that the women in my life struggle with their Fit Body + Healthy Soul journey. I want to give you a few simple time management tools that make adding healthy habits to your week attainable. Today I’m sharing the time management tips that are helping my clients succeed each week.  


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen as I share 3 simple time management steps that make adding healthy habits to your life easier
  • Discover why the Ink + Volt Weekly Deskpad is one of my favorite planning tools
  • Learn to plan for the week in a way that gives you the ability to pivot when life gets in the way

Let’s Connect: 

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]]> Do you want to add healthy habits in your life but cannot find the time? Time management is the number one reason that the women in my life struggle with their Fit Body + Healthy Soul journey. I want to give you a few simple time management tools that make adding healthy habits to your week attainable. Today I’m sharing the time management tips that are helping my clients succeed each week.  


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen as I share 3 simple time management steps that make adding healthy habits to your life easier
  • Discover why the Ink + Volt Weekly Deskpad is one of my favorite planning tools
  • Learn to plan for the week in a way that gives you the ability to pivot when life gets in the way

Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram


]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-12314007 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500 701 17 full false My Favorite Ways to Jump Into Spring My Favorite Ways to Jump Into Spring It is my favorite time of year!  Spring brings warmer weather, new growth, yummy food, and so much more. Today I’m sharing all the ways I find joy in the spring season. Tune in today to hear my favorite ways to move my body, eat well, and nurture my soul during spring.


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in as I share how spring impacts my Fit Body Healthy Soul journey
  • Discover why embracing springtime can add joy to your life
  • Learn the importance of leaning into spring to renew your soul

Let’s Connect: 

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]]> It is my favorite time of year!  Spring brings warmer weather, new growth, yummy food, and so much more. Today I’m sharing all the ways I find joy in the spring season. Tune in today to hear my favorite ways to move my body, eat well, and nurture my soul during spring.


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in as I share how spring impacts my Fit Body Healthy Soul journey
  • Discover why embracing springtime can add joy to your life
  • Learn the importance of leaning into spring to renew your soul

Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-12313993 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600 1005 16 full false Four Steps to Restarting Your Fit Body Healthy Soul Journey Four Steps to Restarting Your Fit Body Healthy Soul Journey Are you in a hard place? Has life gotten in the way of the resolutions you set in January? If so, you are not alone. I have been there. In fact, I was just there. Today I’m sharing how I get out of the chaos and restart my healthy living journey. Each time you restart, you build resiliency and prove that you are stronger than you think. Listen in as I share four steps to thriving in your Fit Body Healthy Soul journey. 


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in as I share about my journey out of the chaos
  • Discover why being honest with yourself matters
  • Learn the importance of dreaming in your Fit Body Healthy Soul journey

Let’s Connect: 

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]]> Are you in a hard place? Has life gotten in the way of the resolutions you set in January? If so, you are not alone. I have been there. In fact, I was just there. Today I’m sharing how I get out of the chaos and restart my healthy living journey. Each time you restart, you build resiliency and prove that you are stronger than you think. Listen in as I share four steps to thriving in your Fit Body Healthy Soul journey. 


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in as I share about my journey out of the chaos
  • Discover why being honest with yourself matters
  • Learn the importance of dreaming in your Fit Body Healthy Soul journey

Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-12313978 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0600 967 15 full false Four Lessons I Learned In This Unexpected Season Four Lessons I Learned In This Unexpected Season Life does not always go as planned. In this episode, you will hear lessons learned during the summer, moving back to Memphis and all of the bumps along the way. We'll talk about how an unexpected season helped refocus my work and our time as a family. Listen in as I share four takeaways that I discovered along this unexpected adventure!


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in as I share about my journey towards asking for more help.
  • Discover why it is ok not to be good at everything.
  • Learn the three questions to ask to filter what makes it onto her calendar.

Let’s Connect: 

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]]> Life does not always go as planned. In this episode, you will hear lessons learned during the summer, moving back to Memphis and all of the bumps along the way. We'll talk about how an unexpected season helped refocus my work and our time as a family. Listen in as I share four takeaways that I discovered along this unexpected adventure!


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in as I share about my journey towards asking for more help.
  • Discover why it is ok not to be good at everything.
  • Learn the three questions to ask to filter what makes it onto her calendar.

Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram






]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-11630467 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600 1575 14 full false Moving Your Body Outside & Staying Safe While Doing It Moving Your Body Outside & Staying Safe While Doing It It’s almost summertime, and I love all the things outdoors in the summer.  Today’s episode is all about moving our bodies outside and staying safe while we do it. This episode is for both those looking for more ways to get outside and move their body and those who may need some insight and ideas for how to do it. 


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Discover the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of exercising outside.
  • Learn ways to stay safe while moving your body outside.
  • Listen in to hear different ideas of how to incorporate outdoor movement into your exercise routine.


Let’s Connect: 

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]]> It’s almost summertime, and I love all the things outdoors in the summer.  Today’s episode is all about moving our bodies outside and staying safe while we do it. This episode is for both those looking for more ways to get outside and move their body and those who may need some insight and ideas for how to do it. 


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Discover the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of exercising outside.
  • Learn ways to stay safe while moving your body outside.
  • Listen in to hear different ideas of how to incorporate outdoor movement into your exercise routine.


Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10562048 Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 -0500 799 13 full false Three Types of Friends We Need in Our Lives Three Types of Friends We Need in Our Lives Today on the show we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, which is community, but more specifically, we're going to talk about friendships and the types of friends that we need in our lives, and how to be a good friend. 

I reached out to my community and I am giving you insight into three types of friends we need in our lives, based on feedback from mom friends in my life. 


Key Takeaways from this Episode: 

  • Discover the top three types of friends, or friend traits, that we need.
  • Understand how to be that kind of friend for our friends. 
  • Hear my experience with navigating friends and what I’ve learned.


Let’s Connect: 

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]]> Today on the show we are going to talk about one of my favorite things, which is community, but more specifically, we're going to talk about friendships and the types of friends that we need in our lives, and how to be a good friend. 

I reached out to my community and I am giving you insight into three types of friends we need in our lives, based on feedback from mom friends in my life. 


Key Takeaways from this Episode: 

  • Discover the top three types of friends, or friend traits, that we need.
  • Understand how to be that kind of friend for our friends. 
  • Hear my experience with navigating friends and what I’ve learned.


Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10427730 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500 960 12 full false 3 Steps to Eating Well 3 Steps to Eating Well Today we are going to do a dive into eating well. I have so many thoughts on this and I have struggled with how to start talking about eating well with you, while getting you set up for eating well.   Here at Fit Body + Healthy Soul, we want to share ideas with you about how to add nutrient dense foods to the life that you're already eating. 

But we also want you to know that this doesn't have to feel restricting or complicated. We are here to let go of diets and diet culture. And I want you to have food freedom and eat the foods that you love while loving yourself.  So that is what we are going to talk about today: three steps to eating well.


Show Links:


Key Takeaways:

  • Discover the three ideas to consider before you set out to start eating well.
  • Understand and hear why I’m reconsidering many of the foods and packaging I bring in our home.  
  • Learn why it’s so important to understand your food story and how you change the way you view and speak about food. 


Let’s Connect: 

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]]> Today we are going to do a dive into eating well. I have so many thoughts on this and I have struggled with how to start talking about eating well with you, while getting you set up for eating well.   Here at Fit Body + Healthy Soul, we want to share ideas with you about how to add nutrient dense foods to the life that you're already eating. 

But we also want you to know that this doesn't have to feel restricting or complicated. We are here to let go of diets and diet culture. And I want you to have food freedom and eat the foods that you love while loving yourself.  So that is what we are going to talk about today: three steps to eating well.


Show Links:


Key Takeaways:

  • Discover the three ideas to consider before you set out to start eating well.
  • Understand and hear why I’m reconsidering many of the foods and packaging I bring in our home.  
  • Learn why it’s so important to understand your food story and how you change the way you view and speak about food. 


Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram



]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10420337 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500 948 11 full false Four Most Impactful Lessons of My First 40 Years Four Most Impactful Lessons of My First 40 Years On this episode of Fit Body Healthy Soul,  I'm sharing the four most impactful lessons that I've learned through 40 years. These four lessons have shaped my perspective of the world, shown me why I do what I do, and are part of what drives me to encourage and equip you to find your healthiest self. 

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in to hear the  four lessons that have molded me into the person I am today. 
  • Discover how I’ve had to let go of perfectionism and how that has helped me in both my motherhood and fitness journey. 
  • Learn the one tip I have learned and am sharing with you. 

Let’s Connect: 

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]]> On this episode of Fit Body Healthy Soul,  I'm sharing the four most impactful lessons that I've learned through 40 years. These four lessons have shaped my perspective of the world, shown me why I do what I do, and are part of what drives me to encourage and equip you to find your healthiest self. 

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Listen in to hear the  four lessons that have molded me into the person I am today. 
  • Discover how I’ve had to let go of perfectionism and how that has helped me in both my motherhood and fitness journey. 
  • Learn the one tip I have learned and am sharing with you. 

Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10419644 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500 936 10 full false Six Tips to Kickstart Moving Your Body Six Tips to Kickstart Moving Your Body We all need a place to start, or restart, moving our bodies and it can be tough to figure out a way forward when life has either gotten in the way, or we've just never moved our bodies for exercise before. Join me as I discuss six tips to kickstart your Fit Body + Healthy Soul journey by moving your body. 


Show Links:


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Learn six easy to implement  strategies to start or restart moving your body for improved health.
  • Understand what workouts in your current state of life look like and how they may differ from past workouts.
  • Listen in to hear how to determine your why for starting or restarting a journey to health


Let’s Connect: 

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]]> We all need a place to start, or restart, moving our bodies and it can be tough to figure out a way forward when life has either gotten in the way, or we've just never moved our bodies for exercise before. Join me as I discuss six tips to kickstart your Fit Body + Healthy Soul journey by moving your body. 


Show Links:


Key Takeaways from this Episode:

  • Learn six easy to implement  strategies to start or restart moving your body for improved health.
  • Understand what workouts in your current state of life look like and how they may differ from past workouts.
  • Listen in to hear how to determine your why for starting or restarting a journey to health


Let’s Connect: 

Facebook 

Instagram

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10386585 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500 1142 9 full false Freeing Up Space to Find Your Healthiest Self Freeing Up Space to Find Your Healthiest Self Spring is almost here, and it is time my favorite time of the year. I love spring cleaning. I love to make space for all the warmer weather, summer clothes, spring colors, fun, and activities ahead. Not much gives me more joy than organizing and decluttering. Clearing out the old and making space for the new gives me so much joy. This time of year is also a great time to take inventory of our schedules, reflect on our resolutions for 2022 and to see how we’re doing. In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into freeing up space to move our bodies, eat well, live in community, and nurture your soul. 

]]> Spring is almost here, and it is time my favorite time of the year. I love spring cleaning. I love to make space for all the warmer weather, summer clothes, spring colors, fun, and activities ahead. Not much gives me more joy than organizing and decluttering. Clearing out the old and making space for the new gives me so much joy. This time of year is also a great time to take inventory of our schedules, reflect on our resolutions for 2022 and to see how we’re doing. In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into freeing up space to move our bodies, eat well, live in community, and nurture your soul. 

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10176838 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0600 1866 8 full false Consistency Does Not Equal Perfection Consistency Does Not Equal Perfection Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-10124298 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600 545 7 full false Six things I’m loving on my Fit Body Healthy Soul journey Six things I’m loving on my Fit Body Healthy Soul journey I'm not huge on made up holidays, but I've always loved Valentine's Day. So in the spirit of love, I'm sharing a few things that I love and help me on my Fit Body + Healthy Soul journey.

Episode Notes: Click HERE

What are you loving on your Fit Body Healthy Soul journey? Share what brings you joy with me on instagram @fitbody.healthysoul

]]> I'm not huge on made up holidays, but I've always loved Valentine's Day. So in the spirit of love, I'm sharing a few things that I love and help me on my Fit Body + Healthy Soul journey.

Episode Notes: Click HERE

What are you loving on your Fit Body Healthy Soul journey? Share what brings you joy with me on instagram @fitbody.healthysoul

]]> Buzzsprout-10074879 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0600 1226 6 full false Slowing Down to Move Forward Slowing Down to Move Forward At the beginning of every new season, we run into the what’s next excited for what’s coming our way. Most of the time we run full force without taking a breath from the busy or wrapping up the previous season. And where does that leave us?

There is a different way to approach the new year and life’s transitions. Maybe the secret to moving forward is slowing down. In this episode we’ll talk about starting slow and the benefits taking time to pause before starting a new year, new project, and before most major transitions.

]]> At the beginning of every new season, we run into the what’s next excited for what’s coming our way. Most of the time we run full force without taking a breath from the busy or wrapping up the previous season. And where does that leave us?

There is a different way to approach the new year and life’s transitions. Maybe the secret to moving forward is slowing down. In this episode we’ll talk about starting slow and the benefits taking time to pause before starting a new year, new project, and before most major transitions.

]]> https://www.fitbodyhealthysoul.com/podcast/5 Buzzsprout-10037414 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0600 939 5 full false Finding Beauty and Joy in Every Day Finding Beauty and Joy in Every Day Are you looking for new ways to nurture your soul? On this episode, my friend Megan and I talk about reading, plants, life, art, and finding beauty around us and joy in every day. 

 

To checkout more of Megan’s favorite things:

@megans_favorite_things

 Book of the Month Club

Megan's Art:

@megan_spacek_

meganspacek.com

Megan's Planner:

Ivory Paper Co


]]> Are you looking for new ways to nurture your soul? On this episode, my friend Megan and I talk about reading, plants, life, art, and finding beauty around us and joy in every day. 

 

To checkout more of Megan’s favorite things:

@megans_favorite_things

 Book of the Month Club

Megan's Art:

@megan_spacek_

meganspacek.com

Megan's Planner:

Ivory Paper Co


]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-9538351 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600 2623 4 full false Four Habits for Your Healthy Living Journey Four Habits for Your Healthy Living Journey Let’s go! It’s time to start your healthy living journey! In this episode, we talk through four simple and practical habits to help you find your healthiest self. I want to help guide you through this journey! One way we can work together is through the HEALTHY FIT FINISH Challenge. This challenge is for you! Join us as we FINISH 2021 STRONG! 

 

Ready to join the HEALTHY FIT FINISH Challenge? Click here to FINISH 2021 STRONG

]]> Let’s go! It’s time to start your healthy living journey! In this episode, we talk through four simple and practical habits to help you find your healthiest self. I want to help guide you through this journey! One way we can work together is through the HEALTHY FIT FINISH Challenge. This challenge is for you! Join us as we FINISH 2021 STRONG! 

 

Ready to join the HEALTHY FIT FINISH Challenge? Click here to FINISH 2021 STRONG

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-9495283 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1215 3 full false Get Your Mind Right Get Your Mind Right Hi! We’re so glad that you are here! This week Gwen is tackling three of the most common mindsets that are getting in the way of your healthy habits. You will be empowered to rewrite the stories that you’re telling yourself and get ready to make long lasting change. 

 

Ready to find your healthiest self? Click here to get started

]]> Hi! We’re so glad that you are here! This week Gwen is tackling three of the most common mindsets that are getting in the way of your healthy habits. You will be empowered to rewrite the stories that you’re telling yourself and get ready to make long lasting change. 

 

Ready to find your healthiest self? Click here to get started

]]> Gwen Mrva Buzzsprout-9362135 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500 841 2 full false Four Pillars of Healthy Living Four Pillars of Healthy Living Welcome to the Fit Body Healthy Soul Podcast! This week we will dive into the four pillars of healthy living: moving your body, eating well, living in community, and nurturing your soul. Gwen Mrva, podcast host, will explore why these pillars matter and give you a look into what you can expect in future episodes. 


Ready to find your healthiest self? Click here to get started

]]> Welcome to the Fit Body Healthy Soul Podcast! This week we will dive into the four pillars of healthy living: moving your body, eating well, living in community, and nurturing your soul. Gwen Mrva, podcast host, will explore why these pillars matter and give you a look into what you can expect in future episodes. 


Ready to find your healthiest self? Click here to get started

]]> Buzzsprout-9195158 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 712 1 full false Welcome to Fit Body Healthy Soul! Welcome to Fit Body Healthy Soul! Welcome to the Fit Body Healthy Soul Podcast! Each week we will meet you where you are, give you simple tools, and empower you to take the next step toward your healthiest self. We focus on four pillars of healthy living: moving your body, eating well, living in community, and nurturing your soul. Whether you are just starting your journey, are well on your way and looking for new ways to grow, this podcast gives you practical tools to find the healthiest version of you. 

]]> Welcome to the Fit Body Healthy Soul Podcast! Each week we will meet you where you are, give you simple tools, and empower you to take the next step toward your healthiest self. We focus on four pillars of healthy living: moving your body, eating well, living in community, and nurturing your soul. Whether you are just starting your journey, are well on your way and looking for new ways to grow, this podcast gives you practical tools to find the healthiest version of you. 

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