Fitness expert Amy Kiser Schemper, MS, CPT, interviews guests and helps you make sense of the latest in the fitness and nutrition world. Amy is known for her positive energy and no-nonsense approach while encouraging her clients to show up, keep moving & be where you are today.
Unpacking the Peptide Craze: What You Need to Know Before Jumping In
Host Amy and guest Vivian explore the peptide craze, explaining their function and current trends in fitness and wellness.
18 Mar 2026
Travel, Fitness & Resilience: Whitney O’Halek on Working Out Anywhere, Motherhood, and Healing Through Grief
Send a text Amy welcomes travel writer and author Whitney O’Halek, a longtime community member and creator of Quick Wit Travel and Half Full Passport for single-parent travel. Whitney shares how a summer teaching in Japan sparked her travel-writing career, and how her fitness journey evolved from an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise to hiking, rock climbing, running, and strength training to prevent injuries. She explains how she stays consistent while traveling by using the BodyF...
11 Jan 2026
You Do You: Avoiding the New Year's Noise
Hosts Amy and Vivian explore strategies to ignore fitness and nutrition fads, focusing on building sustainable habits and consistent routines for personalized health success.
27 Aug 2025
Understanding Fitness for Menopause: Your Top Questions Answered
Amy and Vivian from BodyFit by Amy interview each other on "Be Where You Are Today" to answer top fitness and nutrition questions for women navigating menopause.
22 Aug 2025
Nutrition Insights for Menopause - Top Questions Answered!
Host Amy interviews registered dietitian nutritionist Vivian Schemper about nutrition strategies for menopause, offering insights into food choices and supplements.
22 Jun 2025
About Our Favorite F-Word
Registered Dietician Nutritionist Vivian Schemper joins Amy to discuss the importance of fiber, its various types, and its benefits for overall well-being, especially during perimenopause and menopause in this interview.
7 May 2025
The Evolution of Fitness: Inclusivity, and Accessibility with Natalie Carey
Send us a text Join Amy on the Be Where You Are Today podcast as she sits down with Natalie Carey, a corrective exercise and women's health specialist, to discuss the evolution of fitness. They delve into how fitness trends and approaches have changed over the years, from the early 2000s' focus on aesthetics to today's emphasis on inclusivity and health markers. They also tackle the complexities of maintaining relevance in the online fitness space, balancing clients' goals with promoting over...
23 Apr 2025
Adaptive Sports & Beyond: Katherine Beattie’s journey to Team USA
Send us a text In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, Amy talks with TV writer and adaptive athlete Katherine Beattie. Katherine shares her inspiring journey in strength training, adaptive surfing, and WCMX (wheelchair motocross), discussing the challenges she faces with cerebral palsy and how she overcomes them. They explore the balance between intense athletic training and a demanding career in the TV industry. Katherine also offers valuable insights into how society can b...
19 Mar 2025
Navigating Kids' Nutrition with Hilary McMahon
Send us a text In this episode of the Be Where You Are Today podcast, host Amy talks with registered dietitian Hilary McMahon. Hilary, a specialist in baby-led weaning and toddler nutrition, shares her personal experiences and professional insights into navigating the challenges of feeding young children. The discussion covers the importance of maintaining intuitive eating habits, avoiding labeling foods as 'good' or 'bad,' and fostering curiosity in children when it comes to nutrition. Hilar...
5 Mar 2025
Unpacking the Truth About Ultra Processed Foods
Send us a text Join Amy on the Be Where You Are Today podcast as she and registered dietitian nutritionist, Vivian Schemper, talk about processed and ultra processed foods. Vivian explains food classification systems like NOVA, discusses the nuances of defining processed foods, and offers practical advice on how to balance convenience with nutritional value. This episode delves into the current trends, new research, and provides actionable tips to help you make informed choices on your health...
12 Feb 2025
Understanding Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss
Send us a text Join Amy as she and Vivian Schemper, the registered dietitian nutritionist for the BodyFit Athletic Club, dive into the popular topic of GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have been making waves for their impressive weight loss and diabetes management benefits. Vivian provides a comprehensive breakdown of what GLP-1 drugs are, why they have become so popular, and their effects on appetite and weight loss. They also discuss the importance of proper nutrition and exercis...
5 Feb 2025
Navigating Pelvic Floor Health with The Down There Doc
Send us a text Welcome to the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast! In this episode, host Amy chats with Dr. Marcy Crouch, a renowned pelvic floor physical therapist known as 'The Down There Doc' on social media. Together, they discuss the importance of pelvic floor health, Dr. Marcy's approach to birth preparation and postpartum recovery, and common concerns such as vaginal tearing, pain, and incontinence. They also touch on the significance of proper terminology, the role of pelvic floor PT in ...
1 Jan 2025
You Are Enough! 5 Common Fitness Mistakes to Avoid in 2025
Send us a text In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, host Amy shares valuable tips and tricks to avoid common fitness mistakes as you embark on your New Year's resolutions. She emphasizes the importance of remembering that 'you are enough,' avoiding all-or-nothing thinking, and being cautious of random advice from unqualified individuals on the internet. Amy also highlights the significance of strength training and setting realistic, non-scale goals. Additionally, she intro...
25 Dec 2024
Understanding CBD: Fitness, Wellness, and Beyond
Send us a text Welcome to Be Where You Are Today podcast! In this episode, Amy sits down with Ryan Dills, co-founder and managing partner of the Georgia Hemp Company and Sympleaf Wellness brand, to discuss the world of CBD. Learn what CBD is, how it differs from THC, and its potential benefits for recovery and overall health. Ryan also shares his insights on what to look for in CBD products, emphasizing the importance of third-party testing and transparency. Join us for a rapid-fire Q&A t...
18 Dec 2024
From Ellen to Everyday: with Jeannie Stathis on Fitness and Wellness
Send us a text In this episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast, host Amy welcomes her longtime friend and training client Jeannie Stathis. The two reminisce about their early training days, discuss Jeannie's fascinating journey from working on the Ellen DeGeneres show to launching her own YouTube channel 'Happy You're Here', and dive deep into fitness, wellness, and creating a joyful life. They also talk about the impact of consistency in workouts, addressing old injuries, and the imp...
11 Dec 2024
Rethinking Alcohol: Insights from Our RDN Vivian Schemper
Send us a text Welcome to the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast! In this episode, Amy, co-lead of the BodyFit Athletic Club, is joined by registered dietitian nutritionist Vivian Schemper. They discuss a hot topic from their recent focus group on perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—alcohol consumption. Vivian sheds light on fascinating research about the impact of alcohol on health, particularly its effects on the brain and overall well-being. The episode also features fun icebreakers ...
11 Dec 2024
Be Where You Are Today
Send us a text Hosts Amy and Kurt introduce the inaugural episode of the 'Be Where You Are Today' podcast. They share personal backgrounds, light-hearted questions, and delve into Amy's fitness philosophy. They discuss Amy's catchphrase 'Be where you are today', its origins, and its significance in promoting accessible fitness and mental wellness. As they recount their respective fitness journeys, Amy reflects on her personal experiences with workouts during pregnancy and perimenopause, empha...
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Unpacking the Peptide Craze: What You Need to Know Before Jumping In
Published 16 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So, recapping, remember, your body makes peptides naturally. Not the same thing as injecting a peptide you bought online is automatically safe. So as we talked about, we're all of a sudden hearing a lot more about peptides. And I think you and I would both agree that leading that conversation is the rise of GLP-1s, right? Your medications, your Ozempic, Sponjaro, ZepBound. We have talked about this on a podcast before. Vivian has talked about it pretty extensively. And I will say this is a no judgment zone. We work with people in our community who are on GLP-1s. We both work with private clients who are on GLP-1s for weight loss. […]
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