Rare Gems with Jenn

About Rare Gems with Jenn

Hi, my name is Jennifer Pluma but everyone calls me Jenn. Join me as I converse with folks from all walks of life that call the beautiful city of Houston, home. Listen as we connect on shared struggles, learn about our triumphs, and laugh at experiences that have shaped who we are now. I want to shine a light on the rare gems that inspire, challenge and even intimidate me. Insecurities are REAL, y’all. I want to explore how they’ve gotten to where they are and learn of what lays ahead of them! Follow me as I discover these gems. After all, we rarely come across them…

Publisher

Rare Gems Pod

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Apr 2022

Latest episode

20 May 2024

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 May 2024

   Health, Fitness and, Nutrition - Ep 5: Hilda Ahnstedt, PhD (Postpartum Recovery + Breathwork)

   In this episode, Hilda joins Jenn to share her experience from being an athlete to becoming a mother, all while trying to maintain an active lifestyle. She talks of how she navigated postpartum recovery doing exercises that included breathwork and pelvic strengthening. Hilda is a Research Program Manager with a Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine, committed to research grants management and advancing medical science. She is a wife and a mother of two energetic young daughters. Hilda, a health and fitness enthusiast, enjoys coffee, baking and being outdoors. She recently got bitten by the "Hyrox bug", which is a race that combines 8 km of running with eight different functional fitness movements. Accounts mentioned during today's episode: @pregnat.postpartum.athelete @nicole.roggow @expectingandempowered @blackirontraining Don’t forget to follow @raregemspodcast! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Enjoy! ⭐️

2. 

   7 Mar 2024

   Health, Fitness and, Nutrition - Ep 4: Cail Duval (Pump&Crunch + Balance)

   In this episode, Cail joins Jenn to share how she began her journey in the health and fitness world, how Pump&Crunch came about, and share some of the lessons that come from putting yourself and your passion out there. Cail shares how she has found authentic connection with her Pump&Crunch business, shares tips on how to be creative with your food, provides some quick and easy pre-workout snacks, and connects on the consistency and intentionally that comes from being a content creator! ✨ Cail is the founder and CEO of Pump&Crunch (@pumpandcrunch), a successful food and lifestyle brand. Originally from Southern Louisiana, Cail graduated in Exercise Science from the University of Arkansas in 2015 and entered the fitness industry. Pump&Crunch includes a profitable meal prep business, a food blog, catering services, cooking classes, and the sale of energy bars called SQRLBars nationwide. Her biggest achievement is opening the first Pump&Crunch storefront in north Heights Houston in late 2023. The store will offer healthy meals, plate lunches with local produce, private parties, cooking classes, and community building activities. Cail's mission is to simplify, make delicious, and promote accessible healthy eating, emphasizing that food and movement are her love languages. She provides resources, from recipes to tips, supporting individuals on their wellness journey. You can follow Cail and all the Pump&Crunch updates at @pumpandcrunch. Make sure to check out the Pump&Crunch website to learn more! SQRLBars Order Meal Preps Order Catering Want to get in contact with Cail or the Pump&Crunch team, contact them here! Don’t forget to follow @raregemspodcast to get the latest info about upcoming episodes! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Enjoy! ⭐️

3. 

   7 Mar 2024

   Health, Fitness and, Nutrition - Ep 2: Dr. Tristan Ezeoke (Mobility and Intentionality)

   In this episode, Dr. Tristan Ezeoke joins Jenn to talk about his holistic physical therapy approach, favorite mobility movement to do NO MATTER what and the importance of intention behind a workout, life, mobility. Dr. Tristan Ezeoke is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in joint health. He founded Injury2Victory to help people get stronger and more active to age backward without knee and joint limitations. After debilitating and unfortunate knee injuries Dr. Ezeoke had knee issues for about 10 years and even had a doctor shared that he wouldn't be able to sqaut anymore. However, through working with a friend, he used exercise and long-term lifestyle changes to feel his best with confidence in both knees. After this experience, Dr. Ezeoke chose to get his doctorate from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, Texas. He then used his education and background to create the Joint Health Method that helps to improve joint health for a pain-free life! He and his team now spend time guiding others to pain-free activity with healthy knees and joints through the Joint Health Method! You can find Dr. Tristan Ezeoke on social media @dr.tristanezeoke or @injury.2.victory! Intersted in scheduling a session with Dr. Tristan Ezeoke? Get more information at Injury 2 Victory! Mobility Movement: How to do a 90/90 hip mobility movement? Don’t forget to follow @raregemspodcast to get the latest info about upcoming episodes! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star rating or leave a positive review! See you on our next episode! Enjoy! ✨

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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