Be Powerful with Liz & Lee
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About
Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Episodes
- 210. We're Taking a Break…
This one's a little different, so we're just going to say it straight: We're taking a break from the podcast. Not because anything is wrong, and not because we've run out of things to say, but because after six years of showing up every we…
- 209. When to Lock In & When to Rest | The Truth About Working Out Smarter
This week we're talking about something that sounds simple but is actually one of the hardest things to figure out in wellness: when to lock in and push… and when to pull back and rest. We get into biorhythms (why Liz will never be a 5 a.m…
- 208. The Sky Might Be Falling… Now What? | Finding Power in the Noise
This episode starts with a ghost story (yes, really) and quickly turns into a very real conversation about what so many of us are feeling right now: a constant low-grade stress from the chaos and noise of the world. We're talking about the…
- 207. The Liz and Lee Love Plan™ | Consistency vs. Intensity in Long-Term Relationships
In this episode, we take "consistency over intensity" out of the gym and straight into relationships. Because if it's intense all the time, you burn out. If it's consistent all the time, you get bored. So what's the sweet spot? We talk abo…
- 206. Consistency Beats Intensity in Fitness | Why Fitness Feels So Complicated Right Now (And How to Simplify It)
Pilates is trending. Protein is trending. Two-week abs are trending. And we have thoughts. In this episode, we break down the "Pilates wars," what Pilates actually is (and why real certification matters), and how social media has turned fi…
- 205. Creating Community as an Entrepreneur (and Refusing to Sell Out)
Eighteen years in, and we're still in the middle of reinvention. From starting Hilliard Studio Method in borrowed spaces to navigating real estate pressure and big-city change, this conversation gets honest about what it takes to build a b…
- 204. Put Yourself First (Like, Actually) | The Self-Care Habits That Actually Build Strength & Emotional Resilience
You've heard "self-care" a million times, but what does it actually mean to put yourself first when the world feels heavy, everyone needs something from you, and burnout is practically a badge of honor? In this episode, we flip the script:…
- 203. Rewriting the Rules of Exercise | How to Rebuild Your Mindset Around Movement
Strength is in… so is softness, and so is listening to your body. In this episode, we talk about rewriting the rules of movement: from dopamine workouts and heavy weights to inflammation, burnout, and why "long and lean" isn't the goal any…
- 202. What We're Bringing Into 2026 | Liz's Book, Lee's Travel Biz & Fire-Breathing Horses
2026 is here, and we are galloping into it with clarity, humor, and a few dragons. We are kicking off the year by sharing what we're letting go of from 2025 (comparison, pressure, scarcity) and what we're calling for in 2026 (creativity, p…
- 201. Why Women Need to Feel Really Good (and How to Get There) with Sarah Wragge
It started with a late-night "pantry party" and ended in a total life transformation. If you've ever wondered why you constantly feel bloated, fatigued, or like your workouts just aren't working, Sarah Wragge has some answers, and a method…
- {Best of 2025} This Testimonial Really Got to Us… | Benefits of Pilates and Hilliard Studio Method & the Mind-Body Connection
We're wrapping up the year by replaying the episodes you loved most in 2025 while we spend time with our friends and family over the holidays! AKA the episodes you guys streamed the most! Thank you so much for your support of the podcast i…
- {Best of 2025} I Can't Believe This Happened to Lee… | Winning Best Podcast, Lee's Solo(ish) Trip to NYC, and Rapid Fire Q&A
We're wrapping up the year by replaying the episodes you loved most in 2025 while we spend time with our friends and family over the holidays! AKA the episodes you guys streamed the most! Thank you so much for your support of the podcast i…
- {Best of 2025} Improve Your Sex Life With These 5 Things | What We've Realized About Intimacy with Men vs. Women
We're wrapping up the year by replaying the episodes you loved most in 2025 while we spend time with our friends and family over the holidays! AKA the episodes you guys streamed the most! Thank you so much for your support of the podcast i…
- 200. Beyond the Shot: GLP‑1s, Muscle & True Wellness | A Live Panel with SPMJ Aesthetics
When rapid weight‑loss drugs hit mainstream trends, we knew we couldn't stay silent. So we invited our friends and medical pros from SPMJ Aesthetics – Dr. Mary Jordan (board‑certified surgeon & obesity medicine advocate) and Shaun Paulson…
- 199. Unwrapping the Pressure of the Holiday Season | How to Deck the Halls Without Losing It
It's the most wonderful, and overwhelming, time of the year. In this episode, we're sharing our unfiltered take on surviving the holidays with your sanity (and spirit) intact. From blow-up lawn decorations to curated gift wrap trends, we u…
- 198. Power to the People | ICE Raids in Charlotte and the Fight for Due Process
This week, our conversation takes a turn we never expected. When ICE agents showed up in Charlotte, fear spread fast, and it got personal. Our dear friend and producer Kristen Stegall joins us at the mic to unpack the shock, the injustice,…
- 197. A Rapid-Fire Q&A Reveals The Truth | Love, Fitness, Age Gaps & the Moment We Almost Lost It
What happens when we try a playful "this or that" rapid‑fire and it spirals into one of our most intimate episodes yet? We're talking strength vs. cardio, the "hotel gym sin of free‑weight neglect", protein‑powder in coffee, and one very r…
- 196. Put The Phone Down, Babe | Kids, Tech, and the Fight for Real Connection
This week we're talking tech, from FaceTune to FOMO and everything in between. As a mom and a Grandmother, we're seeing firsthand how fast technology is shaping not only our kids' attention spans but also their sense of identity. From the…
- 195. Finding Light When the World Feels Heavy | What To Do When Things Get Scary
Some weeks just feel heavier than others, and this one's no exception. With everything happening in the world right now, we wanted to pause the noise and bring you something simple, honest, and hopefully grounding. In this episode, we're t…
- 194. Finish The Year Strong | Be Powerful Lock-In Challenge of 2025
We're calling it: the Be Powerful Lock-In starts now. No waiting for January, no "new year, new me" vibes, just real momentum to finish 2025 strong. In this episode, we're locking in our most powerful selves across four key areas -- physic…
- 193. Maternity vs. Martyrdom | Power, Parenthood & the Peace Plan
Motherhood and partnership don't come with a handbook -- but they sure do come with expectations. In this episode, we dive into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes maddening dynamics of parenting, partnership, and power. From the invisible…
- 192. Is Pilates a Mean Girls Club? | Reacting to TikToks & Calling Out the Mean Girl Energy in Wellness Spaces
Let's talk about the elephant on the reformer: has Pilates turned into a Mean Girls club? In this episode, the viral TikTok trend #MeanGirlsPilates (yes, you're thinking of the right movie) shows us that the fitness world is buzzing with B…
- 191. Life Update | Reimagining Life, Staying Curious, Holding Space for Change
We're back and life has been life-ing! After a short break, we're catching you up on everything: corporate speaking gigs, midlife pivots, travel highs, tough conversations, and yes... periods on white chairs (because, of course). This epis…
- 190. REPLAY | Fall Back Into Realistic Fitness: Spilling The Tea About Pilates Bodies, Ozempic, and Real Fitness Results
As we move into fall, a season of routine resets and wellness goals, this timely replay cuts through the noise of fitness fads and TikTok trends. We're revisiting our candid conversation on the "Pilates body," the truth about strength trai…
- 189. REPLAY | Fall Fresh Start: Decluttering Your Home & Mind with Anne Steppe
As the kids head back to school and routines reset, there's no better time to declutter! Not just your space, but your mind. In this episode, we are bringing back a conversation with professional organizer, Anne Steppe. She helps usher in…
- 188. Playing for the Team, Living for the World with NCAA Champion & Pro Basketball Veteran Marcus Ginyard
In this episode, our dear friend Marcus Ginyard takes us from the roar of Cameron Indoor (yes, beating Duke four years straight), to quiet moments of self-reflection in faraway places. We talk about the Carolina basketball family that last…
- 187. The Real Talk on Biohacking | What's Worth It and What's Just Hype
We're back from summer break and diving headfirst into the hot-button topic of biohacking. In this episode, we unpack our own experiences with wellness tools - from saunas to IV drips - and weigh in on what truly supports longevity and hea…
- 186. La Dolce Vita | Traveling from the Italian Alps to Tuscany and Everywhere In Between
After weeks soaking in Italy's lakes, mountains, cities, and countryside, we are back—and we've got stories. From misty lakeside mornings in Lake Garda to harrowing, almost-died-on-a-mountain Jeep turns in the Dolomites, this is a full-bod…
- 185. REPLAY | Wake Up From the Status Quo | Choosing Purpose Over Comfort
We're throwing it back to one of our most raw and real episodes — and for good reason. In this conversation, we unpack what it really means to challenge the status quo, especially when doing so comes with growing pains. From difficult seas…
- 184. Rapid-Fire Realness Q&A | Hype Songs, Toxic Health Trends, and More
What talents are we hiding? What is the one risk we're so glad we took? Who's on our lockscreen? And why do they match? This episode is pure chaos in the best way. We ditched the outline and went straight into a rapid-fire Q&A — talking ev…
- 183. Your Wellness Wake-Up Call | Our Health Tips for Busy High Performers
We're halfway through the year - how's your energy? How's your burnout? Whether you're running a company or running after your kids, today's episode is for anyone performing at a high level and trying to hold it all together. We're talking…
- 182. Serendipity, Sushi & Success | What We Learned at Tribeca Film Fest
We've been on the road - working, teaching, sweating (a lot), and soaking up every second of it. From coast to coast, we've had the honor of coaching high-performing, purpose-driven leaders and inspiring them to fuel their bodies well and…
- 181. How To Fuel Your Body For Power, Not Perfection
Liz once fueled with candy bars. Lee used to eat to fit a certain size. Today, we eat to feel powerful - and we're sharing how you can too. In this episode, we dive into how our relationships with food have evolved over the years, from bre…
- 180. Stop Shrinking Yourself | Finding What Grounds You, What Lifts You Up, and What Reveals Your Authenticity
"I'm the spirit of Liz, made like a Wiz…" Ever since Liz was a little girl, she was a wild child, enthralled with life and curious about all its magic. Her family and religion tried to shrink her wizness, but her curiosity drove her to pri…
- 179. Love Languages Are Kinda BS & Spilling the Tea on Going to Couple's Counseling
Are the five love languages the secret to a successful relationship? Or do they just enforce outdated relationship norms? In this episode, we dive into how love languages can be helpful, not as a guideline to express love, but as a lens to…
- 178. Designing a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From
How do we create a life where vacation is a want and not a need? Today we're going to figure out how to design a life that you don't want to escape on a regular basis. Liz explains how her choices have led her to joie de vivre in her own l…
- 177. Reinventing Yourself in Your 50s | Dating After Divorce and Finding Inner Peace with Colleen Odegaard
If you're reading this, you've experienced heartbreak. Whether it be the loss of a partner, job, family, animal, anything– you have had to reinvent yourself afterwards. Colleen Odegaard is here to walk us through how she pieced herself bac…
- 176. How Travel Can Change Your Life | Lessons of Bravery, Presence, and Gratitude
Have you been on a trip that completely changed your life–your health, ambitions, perspectives? Today we're diving into how travel can completely change the trajectory of your life, as it has ours. While Liz says, "Don't wait, just go!," L…
- 175. Curating an Immersive, Stress-Free Travel Experience + Introducing Lee's New Business!
Say hello to your newest, but very experienced, travel advisor, Lee Kennelly! Aside from sharing with you all her new side business venture, Lee is going to give all the best travel tips and tricks with a rapid fire Q&A from Liz. We'll giv…
- 174. It's Never Too Late to Build Strength | Tips for Strength Training in Your 40s and Beyond
As we age, maintaining strength and joint health isn't just helpful—it's essential. In this episode, we're breaking down the truth about strength training over 40 and why it's one of the most important investments you can make in your long…
- 173. I Can't Believe This Happened to Lee… | Winning Best Podcast, Lee's Solo(ish) Trip to NYC, and Rapid Fire Q&A
May is a big month! Lee's birthday is just around the corner (May 19th, mark your calendars!), and we're celebrating an exciting win: we've officially been named Best Podcast in Charlotte by the BOB Awards! THANK YOU to all our listeners f…
- Daily Health Habits That Will Transform Your Body
Ready to refresh your routine and feel your best this summer? This episode is all about making small, sustainable changes that add up to big results. We'll walk you through simple yet effective habit swaps to boost your health and wellness…
- 172. Stop Giving Away Your Power | Self Assurance, Women's Intuition, and Stepping Back Into Our Power
What does it really mean to stand in your power and show up as your most authentic self? Inspired by a recent convo with our producer, Liz shares her evolution from growing up in a Southern Baptist home to becoming someone who unapologetic…
- 171. Panic at the Costco | Charlotte Protest, Authenticity as Resistance, & Voting with Your Dollars
After attending the "Hands Off!" protest in Charlotte, we came home with a renewed sense of purpose: that being our truest selves—two women in love, choosing joy, choosing kindness—is an act of revolution. In this episode, Liz opens up abo…
- 170. Clearing Your Mental Clutter | Spring Clean Your Life Pt. 3
Before we wrap up our spring cleaning series, we have an important request—go watch White Lotus and Severance so we can talk about them! After that, it's time to clean up our mental space. In this final installment, we talk about the impac…
- 169. Let's Put the FUN Back in Fitness | Spring Clean Your Life Pt. 2
Today we're diving into how Hilliard Studio Method prioritizes fun in fitness—because if you're not enjoying it, you won't stick with it. Liz shares how she designed Hilliard Studio Method as a constantly evolving challenge that keeps work…
- 168. Our Top Three Summer Body Tips | Daily Health Habits That Will Transform Your Body | Spring Clean Your Life Pt. 1
Ready to refresh your routine and feel your best this summer? This episode is all about making small, sustainable changes that add up to big results. We'll walk you through simple yet effective habit swaps to boost your health and wellness…
- 167. Improve Your Sex Life With These 5 Things | What We've Realized About Intimacy with Men vs. Women
Let's talk about what everyone's thinking but not always saying: is my sex life normal? In today's innuendo-filled episode, we're diving into five key areas to check in on with your partner: communication, desire, pleasure, connection, and…
- 166. Aging & Expectations | Taking Up Space, Busting Myths, and Realizing Love is Logic
When you imagine your 60s and 70s, do you picture yourself on the couch eating twinkies and watching TV for your final days? Well, Liz thought so too! Turns out, there's so much more to do than we think. It's not too late to start a new ho…
- 165. The Truth About Cardio | Do These Moves to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health and Decrease Stress
Cardio is essential for heart health, but do we really need high-impact workouts like running to get the benefits? In this episode, we break down common misconceptions about cardiovascular fitness and share how the Hilliard Studio Method p…