In this episode, Alex and Meredith have Sam Valentine, an actor and the owner of the Fast Forward Production podcast production company, on the podcast! They discuss her journey as a Los Angeles-based actor and entrepreneur and how she balances running multiple businesses in addition to her acting career. Sam shares her experience with auditioning and working on set, how she has dealt with body image issues as an actor, and the importance of hard work and resilience.

TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders

— Meet Sam Valentine!

— Success + Public Perception

— Sam’s Journey: From the Midwest to LA

— Body Image & the Acting Industry

— Finding Self-Worth Beyond Acting

— The Challenges of Running a Business

— Working on The Orville as an Alien

— Podcasting and Accountability

— What’s Next for Sam!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Deep Work by Cal Newport

· Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

· Watch Followed

· Mary Kills People

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Body Image, Self Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin

· Inside Out by Demi Moore

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valendykes Day, Will Travel for a Maybe, and The Default Pucker

· Follow @theprettylittlelifters on Instagram

· Sam Valentine on The Orville

· Sam Valentine - Demo Reel

· Follow @samvalentine on Instagram

· Listen to the One Broke Actress Podcast

· One Broke Actress on YouTube

· Fast Forward Production

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In this episode, Meredith and Alex dive into a research roundup on essential health topics, including sleep, exercise, diet, and alcohol. They explore the benefits and trade-offs of morning vs. evening exercise, the importance of eating breakfast, the numerous wellness advantages of spending time outdoors, and the impact of community and social connections on overall well-being. Additionally, they discuss alcohol consumption and its effects on diet, sleep, and exercise habits, plus an interesting study on whether alcohol consumers actually exercise more.

— The Podcast Couch Dilemma

— Life Updates & Meredith’s Frostbite

— Morning vs. Evening Workouts

— The Science Behind the Benefits of Getting Outside

— Community and Social Connection

— The Importance of Quality Sleep

— The Double-Edged Sword of Alcohol

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Exploring Common Relationships with Food + Alex’s Half Ironman!

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Understanding Alcohol: Its Impact on Your Health and Lifestyle

· Comparing Morning Exercise to No Exercise

· Does Exercise Timing Impact Sleep?

· The Bidirectional Relationship Between Diet Quality and Sleep

· Do Alcohol Consumers Exercise More?

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In this Valentine's Day-themed episode, Meredith and Alex reminisce about their past relationship experiences and the early days of their own relationship. They’ll read past love letters to one another, as well as discuss the optimal Valentine’s Day gifts for gays (spoiler alert: it’s not roses and chocolate!).

— Our Previous Valentine’s Day Experiences

— Meeting Each Other + Love Letters

— Optimal Gifts for Gays

— Valentine’s Day Traditions

— Valendykes Day: Reclaiming the Word ‘Dyke’

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine’s Day Special (Part 1): Candid Conversations on Conflict, Communication, and Connection

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine’s Day Special (Part 2): Jealousy, Competition, and Work-Life Balance

· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Valentine’s Day & Brandi Carlile’s Tropical Gay Getaway (Part Two)

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