Best Life By You

Welcome to “Best Life By You,” the podcast dedicated to helping you overcome challenges in nutrition, mindset, and fitness while prioritizing holistic health and wellness. Hosted by your very own, Julia, my episodes have a signature blend of humor and education to create an engaging and empowering experience. We’ll focus on how to foster a healthy dialogue with ourselves around food, movement, self-efficacy, goals, and relationships. In a world where much is beyond our control, I will guide you to take charge of the principles that matter most to you.

Best Life By You is a health podcast hosted by Julia Furlipa, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Julia Furlipa hosts Best Life By You, a health show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  #58 | Vitamins & Minerals Explained: Are Supplements Actually Better Than Whole Foods? Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

  Aug 14, 202629 min

  Micronutrients may be small, but they play a HUGE role in how your body functions. In this episode of Best Life By You, Julia Furlipa breaks down the world of vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, supplements, and whole-food nutrition to help you better understand what your body actually needs. We talk constantly about protein, carbohydrates, fats, calories, and exercise, but micronutrients are working behind the scenes to support energy, recovery, brain function, healthy bones, muscle function, oxygen transport, and more. In this episode, Julia breaks down: What micronutrients actually are ⚡ Why micronutrients are like the “spark plugs” of your body Nutrition Facts vs. Supplement Facts Water-soluble vs. fat-soluble vitamins Vitamins vs. minerals Getting micronutrients on a plant-based diet Why iron is especially important for women and athletes How vitamin C can help with plant-based iron intake What bioavailability means and why absorption matters What to look for on supplement labels ✅ Why third-party testing matters Why whole foods should form the foundation of your nutrition Julia also discusses how she approaches supplementation and why supplements should be used strategically to fill nutritional gaps rather than replace a nutrient-dense diet. Whether you're plant-based, an athlete, trying to improve your nutrition, or simply overwhelmed by the vitamin and supplement aisle, this episode will help you better understand what those nutrients actually do. CONNECT & WORK WITH JULIA Best Life By You Nutrition Tracker: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ Book a Nutrition Strategy Success Call: https://holisticwellnessnutritioncoaching.as.me/schedule/b802b184/appointment/ 79891014/calendar/7566562?appointmentTypeIds[]=79891014 Best Life By You Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestlifebyyou/ Julia Furlipa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliafurlipa/ BUY THE BOOK: The 7+ Lifestyle https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Recipe-Book-Life/dp/B0CR5KQM2R Subscribe to Best Life By You for conversations about nutrition, training, mindset, relationships, and creating a healthier life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Best Life By You 00:11 Why Micronutrients Matter 02:32 Nutrition Facts vs. Supplement Facts 04:51 Understanding Supplement Labels 07:15 What Are Micronutrients? 09:33 Water-Soluble vs. Fat-Soluble Vitamins 11:53 Can You Get Enough Micronutrients on a Plant-Based Diet? 14:14 The Truth About Vitamin B12 16:34 Plant-Based Sources of Essential Minerals 18:51 Iron Deficiency, Women & Athletes 21:09 What Is Bioavailability? 23:32 Supplements Julia Recommends Considering 25:54 Third-Party Testing & Supplement Quality 28:11 Building Your Nutrition Foundation #Micronutrients #Vitamins #Minerals #Nutrition #Supplements #WholeFoods #PlantBasedNutrition #Iron #Bioavailability #HealthyEating #WomensHealth #SportsNutrition

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  Episode #56

  #56 | Why Parents Need to Step Back: An NHL Agent’s Advice for Raising Successful Athletes, with Matt Keator & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

  Jul 31, 202646 min

  What does it truly take for a young athlete to reach the next level and when does parental support become pressure? In the debut episode of The Athlete Corner, Julia sits down with Matt Keator, President of WIN Hockey Agency, to discuss the mindset, discipline, mentorship, and personal development required to build a successful athletic career. Drawing from decades of experience as an NHL scout, hockey agent, entrepreneur, and player-development mentor, Matt explains why every athlete’s journey is different, how social media creates anxiety for players and parents, and why young athletes must eventually develop the internal motivation to master their craft for themselves, not for anyone else. Matt also shares lessons from working with professional hockey players, including Blake Wheeler, Zdeno Chára, Adam Fox, and Chris Kreider. He discusses the importance of learning how to handle adversity, building a trusted team of mentors, becoming an expert on your own mind and body, and committing to the process without comparing your timeline to someone else’s.In this conversation, you’ll learn: • Why parents may need to step back as young athletes mature • How social media comparison affects athletic development • Why every athlete needs an individualized roadmap • The importance of journaling, reflection, and tracking progress • How athletes can develop resilience through adversity • Why personal development matters as much as physical talent • The four qualities Matt believes lead to long-term success • How to build a meaningful career or business from the ground up Whether you are an athlete, parent, coach, entrepreneur, or someone pursuing an ambitious goal, this episode offers practical lessons for trusting your journey, mastering your craft, and building success without regret. Connect With or Work With Matt Keator Learn more about Matt Keator and WIN HockeyAgency: https://www.winhockeyagency.com CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠ https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa Chapters 00:00 Why Parents Need to Step Back 01:10 Welcome to The Athlete Corner 02:41 Matt Keator’s Career in Hockey 03:17 From College Hockey Player to NHL Scout 05:39 Entering the Player-Agent Business 06:08 Telling Athletes What They Need to Hear 07:37 Why WIN Hockey Agency Stays Small 08:11 Developing the Whole Athlete 09:13 Training the Mind Like a Muscle 11:38 Why Every Athlete Needs a Different Plan 13:56 Building a Team of Trusted Mentors 14:09 The Challenges of Working With Parents 14:28 Why Elite Athletes Journal Their Progress 16:18 How Social Media Creates Athlete Anxiety 17:10 Why Parents Must Eventually Step Back 18:56 The Most Rewarding Part of Being an Agent 19:03 Blake Wheeler’s Journey From Age 15 to the NHL 21:20 Learning From Every Athlete’s Career 22:22 The Hardest Moment of Matt’s Career 22:33 Guiding Athletes Through the COVID Shutdown 25:02 How Matt Managed Stress and Uncertainty 27:24 Why Athletes Must Learn to Handle Adversity 28:10 Julia’s Experience Surviving a Tornado 30:32 Rejection, Resilience, and Finding Another Path 31:50 What to Do When Other Athletes Advance Before You 32:20 Becoming a Transformational Leader 33:20 Turning Long-Term Dreams Into Action 35:27 Finding Mentors and Building a Career in Sports 37:23 The Four Qualities Needed for Success 39:00 Choosing Your Inner Circle Intentionally 41:49 Why You Must Trust the Process 42:22 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 42:58 Building a Business Around Strong Values 44:49 How to Connect With Matt Keator Subscribe to Best Life by You for candid conversations about nutrition, mindset, training, relationships, wealth, wellness, and the lessons that help people rise above life’s challenges.

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  Episode #55

  #55 | Burnout, Fatherhood, & Self-Worth: Stefan Lessie Returns | Best Life by You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

  Jul 24, 202659 min

  Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa Stefan Lessie (host of I Choose Health) returns to Best Life by You for a raw, honest conversation about balancing fatherhood, podcasting, and personal training without burning out. Stefan and Julia dig into vision-setting, protecting your energy, affirming your own existence, and healing childhood insecurities so they don't pass down to the next generation. We talk about why passion projects don't have to be profitable yet to be worth it, how to spot people and situations that drain your cup, and why talking to your inner child might be the most powerful mental health tool you have. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome back, Stefan 01:52 Stefan's background & why he started I Choose Health 04:25 Becoming a personal trainer & the group vs. 1-on-1 debate 06:47 Podcast burnout & finding your "why" 10:04 Vision casting: where do you see yourself in 5 years? 11:37 Using the podcast to serve his Brooklyn community 16:46 The importance of having a vision 18:40 Where Stefan sees himself in 10 years 23:14 The Jay Shetty story: blessings in disguise 27:49 Advice for feeling stuck & underpaid in your passion 32:07 Ranking what brings you joy (low risk vs. high reward) 38:28 Energy drainers vs. energy givers 47:36 A new philosophy: affirming self-worth 53:10 Talking to your inner child 58:34 Closing thoughts Connect with Stefan Lessie / I Choose Health: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/ Merch: https://ichoosehealthpodcast.myshopify.com/collections/all YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP Subscribe for more on health, mindset, and living your best life. CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠ https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa #BestLifeByYou #IChooseHealth #StefanLessie #MentalHealthPodcast #Burnout #SelfWorth #Fatherhood #PlantBased #PersonalTrainer #MindsetShift #InnerChild #Purpose #HealthPodcast #WellnessJourney #SelfLove

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  Episode #54

  #54 | The Hidden Reason You Keep Self-Sabotaging, with Austra Putnina & Julia Furlipa | Best Life By You Podcast

  Jul 17, 202655 min

  Why do we sabotage the very goals we say we want? In this episode of Best Life by You, Julia sits down with returning guest Austra Putnina for a deep conversation about self-sabotage, identity, self-respect, perfectionism, relationships, and the hidden beliefs that keep us stuck. Together they explore why people stay in unhealthy patterns, how high standards can become self-punishment, why your identity always lags behind your actions, and how small daily decisions shape the person you'll become months from now. Whether you're trying to lose weight, build confidence, improve your relationships, or pursue your biggest goals, this conversation will challenge the way you think about personal growth. In this episode: • What self-sabotage really is • Why your identity changes after your actions—not before • The difference between self-love and self-respect • Why perfectionism keeps people stuck • Escaping victim mentality • Building confidence through action • Relationships as mirrors for personal growth • How today's habits create tomorrow's identity Connect with Austra Putnina 🌐 Website: https://www.udemy.com/user/austra/?srsltid=AfmBOorpt03zFnfn9pi8Zbrp8NFpajMguLviAYHHcl3ICsG7DXO63r7N ▶ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@austraputnina Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominactionpod 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/ CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠ https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa Follow Julia and Best Life by You for weekly conversations on mindset, nutrition, fitness, relationships, and becoming the best version of yourself. If this episode helped you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters 00:00 What Self-Sabotage Really Is 01:59 Welcome Back Austra Putnina 03:15 High Standards vs Self-Sabotage 08:25 Seeking Validation Through Achievement 12:29 Rewriting Your Identity 14:42 Why People Stay Stuck 19:08 Victim Mentality vs Responsibility 20:58 Identity Comes After Action 22:32 Your Future Self Is Built Today 29:18 Self-Respect vs Self-Love 35:30 Dating, Standards & Personal Growth 45:06 Living Up to Your Own Standards 49:48 How Relationships Mirror You 54:03 Final Thoughts #SelfSabotage #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Confidence #SelfRespect #MentalHealth #Success #Habits #Identity

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  Episode #53

  #53 | Are Animals Here for a Purpose or for Our Pleasure? | Gary Yourofsky on Veganism, God & Animal Rights | Best Life By You Podcast with Julia Furlipa

  Jul 10, 20261h 59m

  Are animals here for a purpose... or simply for our pleasure? In this unforgettable conversation, Julia Furlipa sits down with legendary animal rights activist Gary Yourofsky to explore one of the most challenging ethical questions of our time. From the moment Gary witnessed elephants chained in a circus to his lifelong fight for animal liberation, this interview dives deep into why society treats some animals like family while viewing others as food. Together, Julia and Gary discuss veganism, speciesism, Christianity, compassion, health, environmental responsibility, and what it truly means to live according to our values. Whether you agree with Gary or not, this conversation will challenge assumptions, encourage critical thinking, and leave you asking difficult questions about the way we view animals. Topics include: • Why we love dogs but eat cows and pigs • The difference between vegan and plant-based living • Speciesism explained • Gary Yourofsky's journey into animal rights activism • The ethics of eating animals • Christianity, the Bible, and compassion for animals • Why changing our beliefs can be so difficult • Health, nutrition, and common myths about veganism • Animal sanctuaries and how you can help Support the incredible work of Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary: https://www.sashafarm.org Learn more about Gary Yourofsky's educational work through ADAPTT: https://www.adaptt.org/ If this conversation challenged you or made you think differently, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing another perspective. Subscribe for more conversations on health, mindset, nutrition, spirituality, longevity, and living your best life. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why We Love Dogs But Eat Other Animals 01:00 Introducing Gary Yourofsky 02:55 The Moment That Changed Gary's Life Forever 05:20 Why We Treat Animals as Commodities 07:00 What Veganism Really Means 12:20 Plant-Based vs Vegan 16:40 Why People React So Strongly to Veganism 19:00 Why Humans Resist Change 23:40 Christianity, God, and Animal Rights 30:40 Was Jesus Vegan? 35:20 The Biggest Misconceptions About Veganism 40:05 The Most Common Excuses for Eating Animals 44:40 The Truth About Gladiators and Plant-Based Eating 51:20 Media, Propaganda, and Animal Agriculture 58:30 Why Most People Would Never Kill Their Own Food 01:00:50 Soy Milk vs Dairy Milk 01:05:20 Faith, God, and Animal Compassion 01:10:05 The Story That Changed Thousands of Lives 01:12:15 Gary's Legacy and Final Thoughts #GaryYourofsky #AnimalRights #Vegan #Veganism #AnimalLiberation #BestLifeByYou #JuliaFurlipa #PlantBased #EthicalVegan #Speciesism #Compassion #Christianity #Bible #Health #Nutrition #Podcast #AnimalEthics #CrueltyFree #SaveAnimals CONNECT WITH JULIA: My Book “The 7+ Lifestyle: A Recipe Book for Life!”: https://amzn.to/4rM6HpY My Podcast “Best Life By You”: https://www.youtube.com/@bestlifebyyoupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julia_bestlifebyyou/ My All-in-One Best Life By You App: https://bestlifebyyoutracker.replit.app/ Work with Julia: ⁠ https://www.bestlifebyyou.com/⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliafurlipa

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