Podcast
Simple Balanced Life
Hosted by Gwen Mrva - Wellness and Nutrition Coach · EN
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.
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Episodes
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Simple Time Management for Your Healthy Habits
Mar 15, 202300:11:41Tap to summarizeDo 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 easierDiscover why the Ink + Volt Weekly Deskpad is one of my favorite planning toolsLearn to plan for the week in a way that gives you the ability to pivot when life gets in the wayLet’s Connect: Facebook Instagram
Transcribe →My Favorite Ways to Jump Into Spring
Mar 11, 202300:16:45Tap to summarizeIt 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 journeyDiscover why embracing springtime can add joy to your lifeLearn the importance of leaning into spring to renew your soulLet’s Connect: Facebook Instagram
Transcribe →Four Steps to Restarting Your Fit Body Healthy Soul Journey
Feb 28, 202300:16:07Tap to summarizeAre 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 chaosDiscover why being honest with yourself mattersLearn the importance of dreaming in your Fit Body Healthy Soul journeyLet’s Connect: Facebook Instagram
Transcribe →Four Lessons I Learned In This Unexpected Season
Nov 8, 202200:26:15Tap to summarizeLife 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
Transcribe →Moving Your Body Outside & Staying Safe While Doing It
May 5, 202200:13:19Tap to summarizeIt’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
Transcribe →Three Types of Friends We Need in Our Lives
Apr 28, 202200:16:00Tap to summarizeToday 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
Transcribe →3 Steps to Eating Well
Apr 21, 202200:15:48Tap to summarizeToday 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:Intuitive Eating WebsiteIntuitive Eating BookIntuitive Eating WorkbookKey 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
Transcribe →Four Most Impactful Lessons of My First 40 Years
Apr 14, 202200:15:36Tap to summarizeOn 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
Transcribe →Six Tips to Kickstart Moving Your Body
Apr 7, 202200:19:02Tap to summarizeWe 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:Move Your Body GuideKey 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 healthLet’s Connect: Facebook Instagram
Transcribe →Freeing Up Space to Find Your Healthiest Self
Mar 3, 202200:31:06Tap to summarizeSpring 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.
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