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Fitness Freedom
Welcome to the Fitness Freedom Podcast, where we’re all about finding more joy, peace, & freedom with food, exercise, & your body.
I’m Michelle Rosko —a holistic health & fitness coach, somatic worker, certified nutrition coach, & personal trainer.
I'm also someone who struggled for years with an eating disorder, & have found a joyful way through to finally feeling good in my body, & with food & exercise.
Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of helping amazing people around the world transform their health from the inside out too, & I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you.
In this podcast, you’ll get a mix of personal connection, spiritual insights, scientific facts, out-of-the-box perspectives, & practical tips, so you can feel better in your body, discover what truly works for your health, & enjoy your life even more.
Dive in! You’re in the exact right place. I'm so glad you're here :)
Note: explicit material is due to but not limited to curse words & topics around eating disorders & abusive cultures, including sexism, racism, fatphobia, ableism, & healthism.
Episodes
141 episodes
Your Health & Your Weight Are NOT Synonyms with Dr. Lisa Folden
In this episode of Fitness Freedom, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Folden, a physical therapist, NASM-certified behavior change specialist, & anti-diet health coach, for a conversation that will change how you see your body forever.Lisa sh...
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For My Tremendous Cat Jayu (& What Happens When You Feel Free in Your Body)
Who gets to make the rules of podcasting? We do!In this one of a kind episode, I’m sharing about my 10 year old baby Jayu (cancer sign!) & what his story & life has to do with freedom in your health.<...
Diet Culture is a Cult: Here’s How to Escape It with Dr. Paula Atkinson
What if hating your body was never your fault, & our obsession with "fixing" our bodies was by design?In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, professor, & author Dr. Paula D. Atkinson to explore the deep roots ...
You Don’t Need Willpower Anymore. You Need a Home
If you've started over with your health more times than you can count, this episode is for you...Find out the real reason diets & programs haven't stuck (it has nothing to do with your willpower, discipline, or intelligence). You'll ...
Why Your Body Holds the Secrets to Overcome Unhealthy Patterns with Ramona Kossowan
Ramona Kossowan, Canada's first gentle trauma release practitioner & women's empowerment coach, shares how her journey evolved from holistic health & fitness coaching to deeper emotional healing work. She d...
The Pride of Coming Out & Prize of Coming Home
In this episode, I vulnerably share my 10 stage journey of coming out, from suppression to pride —growing up in a religious environment that condemned homosexuality, to eventually being at home in who I am. What makes this episode e...
10 Popular Lies of Getting Healthy that Keep You Stuck
Are you feeling stuck trying to move forward in taking care of your health?You might be holding on to one or more of these lies.Health doesn't have to be scary, & it can be a natural expression of who you are --not so...
Welcome to the Beautiful Room Where You Are Already Whole
Rarely does a single idea have the power to shift everything, but this episode builds its entire foundation on one powerfully transformative truth: you are already worthy & powerful.This is the foundation of hope in...
A Love for Running A Treasure Trove of the Best Tips from My Friends
I was running through the streets of Woodstock, Illinois, pacing along with my Spotify liked songs playlist, the spring sun shining on me. I thought of running advice I could give you here, based on what I’ve learned from experience...
Hidden Eating Disorders and Breaking Free from Wellness Culture with Lexi Bonilla
What if unhelpful eating & exercise behaviors actually developed to protect you? Lexi Bonilla, licensed clinical social worker & founder of Inner Bloom Counseling, offers this refreshing perspective...
The Truth about Health Vs. Body Positivity
Does Health equal weight? Is the body positivity movement right, or should we be fighting “the war against obesity”?The history in this episode alone is worth the listen, & will give you facts that will ...
The Remarkable Healing Power of Sovereign Touch with Sydney Zwicker
Rarely does a conversation challenge everything you thought you knew about healing, but this one does exactly that...Sydney Zwicker, somatic bodywork practitioner, pussy witch, & founder of Zwicker Healing Arts, joins Fitness ...
Why You MUST Feel Secure in Your Body First
What does it actually mean to feel safe in your own body? & how do exercise & food play such a big role in our nervous system health? Why does going to the gym & eating “right” feel so b...
From Great Physical Pain to Fearless Relief with Rachael Kennard-Wall
Starting with horses in Somerset, Rachael Kennard Wall never imagined her childhood passion would lead her to become a translator between mind & body.During her chiropractic practice, she noticed something curious: clients wit...
A Special Taste of a Really Delicious Somatic Practice
Join me for a special taste of a really delicious somatic practice, based on the premise that your body already knows how to heal.Recently trained in more somatic experiencing, I walk us through something genuinely refr...
Unveiling the Truth about Food Allergies with The Allergy Chef
After being given 30 days to live, Kathlena The Allergy Chef transformed her life-long mystery illnesses into a mission of healing...With testing & food journaling, she discovered she had over 200 food allergies. S...
The Official Fitness Freedom Podcast Returns Better Than Ever
The Official Fitness Freedom Podcast Returns Better Than Ever!I kick off season 4 with the first episode covering some stats, giving some previews of the upcoming season, & key life updates that can support you!Welcome ...
Top Lessons from This Year’s Most Impactful Books 2026
In this episode, a repeat from last year’s popular episode, come on a journey with me through the most impactful books that shaped & expanded my life.We'll go through a range of receiving, imagining, rethinking, lov...
Enter The Wonderful World Of Body Rebellion
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard ThurmanHere’s what changes everything: treating your body as a wise...
This Is The Way You Redefine Strength & Fitness with Shawn Richardson
Shawn Richardson went from chasing an acting career to becoming an unconventional strength coach. He now has nearly two decades of experience, which led him to create the extremely functional BAMF fitness equipment designed to support real-life...
Reconnect with Your Body First for Ultimate Health with Bea Fritschler
Bea Frischler, founder & CEO of Be Healthier, shares her health transformation, one that defies conventional wisdom...At 41, after decades of hustling as a Dominican immigrant —factory jobs, night school, stress, sl...
The Exact Steps to Stop Binge-Eating Now with Nan Saysana
After thirty years of emotional eating, Nan Seysana finally found peace with food, & today she’s a professional coach who helps women who lift stop the binge-eating cycle. Despite achieving her dream life as an...
How to Get the Empowering, Balanced Health You Need with Dr. Sherry Mcallister
What would change if you viewed healthcare holistically…addressing not just symptoms… but also your health care team, nervous system's alignment, & daily habits over time?<...