Episodes

Fit Phat ChatWell, we are video now!Holes in your Yoga pants and holes in your lifeChristy and Ayanna talk about underwear and what is your "under-self."You are Beautiful and Brutal all at once for the return of this pod.Ayanna has been busy working on a book, and Christy has been working on herself.The conversation about Christy having a hole in her pants leads to a philosophical discussion about addressing the easy fix.Do you wear black underwear every day? That way, the holes in...

The Finale of 2022 is her so Let's kick off this pod with a bit of hate protest and our hate of protest!We teased an incident that occurred at our studio.We are doing another one!We have an upcoming event with our newly elected DA and Sheriff!The wheel of healing, The colors, the overall service, and the mission-what it means and why you need to know about it!We are discussing representation in our community and how we use collective healing in our practice.WHITE PEOPLE YOGAIt is o...

Recovery Month is coming to a close, and Ayanna and Christie wanted to talk about what they see have worked and what doesn't.BFree WorksAn unpopular opinion about talk therapyChristie talks about the importance of getting the issues out of your tissues.Overcoming fears about taking that step to recovery, Christie talks about being a fear-a-holic.

Fit Phat Chat hosts Jeni Wheeler from the Family Table Collaborative, and what a story she has to tell.From her traumatic brain injury, she says she felt like she was deported to Cape Cod, and that is where the here fantastic story begins.

September is National Yoga MonthTake a class at B Free WellnessKaylin Orr joins Fit Phat-She is theProgram Coordinator and Supervisor of Operations at B Free#whateveryouneed is her hashtag at the studio.Ayanna love's fruit of the loom and saying the word "underwears." but she gets to business when she asks KaylinWhy she wanted to join the Be Free team?Kaylin talks about her fitness journey.She is always seeking to find her place in the vast sea of jobs in the industry.Serious In...

Fit Phat Chat has another evolution to share with you.Christy and Ayanna sit down and talk about Identity, Evolution, and New Spaces.Big Red is Big Red no more, and she is bringing you dance fitness, a new brand, mindfulness, and a new fueling system for her body.She talks about nutrition being a social justice issueChristy is also discussing a support group to scope this issue and discuss diet culture.They talk about the good works of Jenni Wheeler at the Family Table Collaborative an...

In this episode, Ayanna talks about an incident of being racially targeted and how she has responded to that in her power. And of course, there's more. Thanks to our editor Wendell for his diligent work and input.

Huge shout out and heartfelt thanks to our new editor Wendell Edwards!!! In this episode we try to make sense of the past year or more ... The pandemic, social justice, change, scarcity, disconnection... in all that has been happening around us. We also go inward and talk about what's happened for ourselves and we also have a ton of fun! Thanks for listening!!! We really appreciate our Fit Phat Phamily. ❤❤❤

Happy Valentine's Day 2021...we could all use a little more love in our lives. It starts with us. Lead with love!

This is another excerpt from one of our Sunday Fit Phat Fitness "Church" Chats. We're keeping it real but offering hope too! Take a listen.

This is a bonus episode from one of our recent Fit Phat Fitness "Church" services. We like to call this the "sermon" and we hope it helps to put life in perspective during difficult and unprecedented times. We discuss the idea of civilization and humanity. We discuss using our talents and the opportunity to redefine ourselves at every adversity. Ayanna discusses her struggle with jokes about alcohol and liquor stores being deemed as "essential" and announces some new recovery yoga classes and ch...

We did a Facebook Live on 3/15/20, the day when we found out that we needed to do social distancing to help control the spread of the COVID-19 on Cape Cod. But we know that people still need (maybe MORE than ever) movement, mindfulness and joy in their lives as we face these trying times. Here is an audio excerpt from our LIVE discussion. We hope it connects with you like it did for us.Please join our online community: www.facebook.com/fitphatpham and also www.facebook.com/bfreerockstarsPeac...

Show Notes for Episode 8 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, we discuss lots of topics that seem to somehow always come back to sex. We will discuss and play back for you our part 2 of interview with musician Jamar Rogers, and do some Listener Love! You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:Introduction Welcome to Fit Phat Chat... we are a real talk podcast about body positivity, movement, mindfulness and joy.In this Episode Happy birthday t...

Show Notes for Episode 7 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, we discuss Valentine's Day, lead you through a guided meditation, review the movie "CATS," and enjoy an amazing interview with musician Jamar Rogers! You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:Introduction Welcome to Fit Phat Chat... we are a real talk podcast about body positivity, movement, mindfulness and joy.In this Episode We introduce Jamar Rogers. Ayanna leads us through a br...

Snippet up upcoming interview ... episode 7 is due out on 2/14/20

Show Notes for Episode 6 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, we discuss Big Red's list of goals and Black Addict's manifestations from the past year (2019) and as URSHER in 2020! You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:Introduction This episode is dedicated to the memory of Skipper, Christy's beloved dog... and goes out to all who we have loved and lost.In this Episode We discuss our hopes, dreams, goals, mistakes, struggles and most of al...

Show Notes for Episode 5 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will hear us discuss "body positivity" controversy, hear about our backgrounds, and discuss our missions. We have a fascinating interview with Michael Hayes who is a LMT as well as a yogi who specializes in "helping large bodies find their center" You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:IntroductionIn this Episode We discuss our backgrounds, and our mission and how we found o...

Show Notes for Episode 4 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will hear real talk from us and from the mouth of babes as Ayanna's daughter Blessing joins us in answering life's important questions. Also hear about our real feelings of anxiety about our journies of revealing our authenticity. Listening feedback and takeaway tips are also in this episode. You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:IntroductionIn this Episode Welcome to the w...

Show Notes for Episode 3 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will hear about Christy's recent experience with body shaming, find out who won our "Listener Love" body positive music challenge, what body parts we love about ourselves ... and last but not least... our awesome interview with Ian Elmore-Moore. You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:IntroductionIn this Episode Welcome to the world, Althea Fallon! Congrats on Ayanna opening h...

Show Notes for Episode 2 of Fit Phat Chat: In this Episode, you will learn why episode 2 has been slightly delayed, why Big Red and Black Addict have bonded over chafing, who won our "Listener Love" quote challenge, why we're okay with not being okay sometimes, and last but not least... our awesome interview with Amanda LaCount. You'll want to listen to the end for the blooper reel. Here is a basic outline of the episode:IntroductionIn this Episode Why we had a delay and how important the "re...

Show Notes for Episode 1 of Fit Phat Chat:In this Episode, you will learn who Big Red and Black Addict are as well as why we decided to start a podcast. Here is a basic outline of the episode:IntroductionDisclaimerWho are We? What are we about?Introducing Big Red and Black Addict (embracing our uniqueness)Body Positivity and MovementPhat = abundance, Fit = mind, body, soul, but not weightShattering Yoga audience stereotypesThe "Weight" talk at the doctors officeMindfulness and ...