117: Turn Fitness Into a Lifestyle and Jennifer Aniston's Workout Routine, With Pvolve Founder Rachel Katzman
Rachel Katzman is the co-founder and CEO of Pvolve, a functional movement platform, studio, and brand beloved by celebrities, influencers, and wellness experts alike. In today's conversation, Rachel opens up about her journey with Lyme disease and scoliosis, and how her health struggles transformed the way she viewed fitness. She also shares how she completely healed her body and the wellness rituals she swears by from her morning non-negotiable to what she eats before and after a workout. Rachel also dives into the story behind Jennifer Aniston reaching out to her team to get involved with Pvolve, and what she learned from Jennifer about wellness.
SHOW NOTES:
In this week’s episode, Emma and Josie chat about America’s Sweethearts, the recent Netflix documentary on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. They talk about which of the cheerleaders featured in the series they identified with the most, and why they love Victoria’s story so much. They dive into the patriarchal structure of the DCC and how much they love the cheerleaders both from the perspective of recognizing how problematic the DCC can be and also from wanting to be just like those girls. For this week’s Ask The Everygirl, they address a listener’s question about how to balance her wellness routine with her studying once she goes back to school. Josie explains that “wellness” isn’t a checklist, it’s actually a lens through which you see your life, so you can achieve it no matter how busy you are. Emma talks about how she wishes she had prioritized her sleep more in college instead of trying to fit in so many other unnecessary wellness practices. The interview with Rachel Katzman begins with Josie asking Rachel to share the details of her wellness journey and how she was first inspired to start Pvolve. She talks about how important it was to her to train her body for life instead of training her body just to train, and the power of functional fitness in transforming her wellness. She also talks about her struggle with Lyme disease and how she combated a chronic illness that is not easily treatable. Josie explains how mental health and physical health are so intertwined, and Rachel agrees. She talks about the wellness non-negotiables that kept her going as she went through the process of starting and growing her own business. She talks about how unpopular it is to say that you need to give up certain aspects of your life when you are trying to start your own business, but that it’s ultimately the reality. Rachel explains how she chose to stick it out for a tough first few years at the beginning of building Pvolve. Then, Josie and Rachel dive into a conversation about the benefits of functional movement. Josie asks about why so many people find fitness to be overwhelming and confusing, and Rachel talks through the complicated relationship that many people have with their fitness. She discusses the role of information overload in changing our thoughts and feelings about fitness and provides advice for those who are struggling. Josie then asks Rachel how Jennifer Aniston first got involved in Pvolve, and Rachel tells the story. Finally, Josie and Rachel dive into Rachel’s own self-care routine, from supplements to sleep. The episode closes with some rapid-fire questions for Rachel.
Must-Listen Moments:
[5:30] Ask the Everygirl: Balancing Wellness and Academic Routines
[8:21] Discussing the Importance of Functional Movement and Long-Term Health
[11:56] Story of Jennifer Aniston's Involvement with P Volve Fitness
[19:10] Rachel Katzmann Shares Her Wellness and Fitness Journey
[26:20] Rapid Fire Questions with Rachel Katzmann on Fitness and Wellness Routines
[35:43] Rachel Katzmann discusses wellness trends, emphasizes personalized nutrition, and shares insights on fitness routines
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