Bars and Bellas
Join Kara and Joanna as they dive into business, fitness and nutrition topics.
Episodes
33 episodes
Whats happening this fall
Join Kara and Joanna as they wrap up their season with news of what's coming this studio in the fall! We have a lot of exciting things coming!
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:02
Summer and Fitness
Join Kara and Joanna as they talk about how they stay on track during the summer while also enjoying all the summer BBQ's and drinks. They have strategies for how you can make that happen too!
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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55:06
Body Types
Join Kara and Joanna as they discuss body type in fitness and some of the stereotypes and insecurities they've battled.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:02:29
Meet Coach Mel
Join Kara and Joanna as they chat all things fitness and nutrition with Coach Mel. They share how they've changed over the years, things they've learned and what they wish they could tell their younger selves.Find Coach Mel on instagram...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:17:59
The Secret to Happiness
Join Kara and Joanna as they discuss what they think the secret to happiness is and why they think striving for it isn't always all its cracked up to be.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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43:07
The Latest Fitness FAD We've Been Doing For Years
Join Kara and Joanna as they discuss all things Pilates and why they have made it such a big part of Raise the Bar!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:11:09
We're Back!!
Well guys its been a hot minute but we are back! Join us as we recap what's been happening in studio and in our lives in the last year and a half.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:02:42
Lessons We've Learned This Year
Join Kara and Joanna as they recap 2022 and discuss things they learned. Things that went well and things that didn't and what they are looking forward to in 2023.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:18:23
F*ck Hot Girl Summer
Join Kara and Joanna as they discuss their feelings on "hot girl summer" and the societal pressures surrounding the fitness industry.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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51:08
The "S" Word Part 2
Part 1 was such a hit we had peeps asking for more. So join Kara and Joanna as they chat with Jasmine Fleming about all things sex. The good the bad and the ugly. From sex toys to multiple partners. Hope you enjoy the show!TW: Mention o...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:49:47
Getting Real About Eating Disorders with Kathie Powell
Join Kara and Joanna as they have a powerful conversation with Kathie Powell.TW: This episode is about Kathies battle with a lifelong eating disorder. Kathie share with us some of her hardships and ups and downs of dealing ...
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1:12:13
Goals and Life Checkin
In this episode Kara and Joanna checkin with each other about what's been going on in their lives. They chat goals, healing, setting boundaries and more!
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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44:24
Meet Our Practitioner Pam
Join Kara and Joanna as they interview Pam Fischer. You may have seen Pam around RTB and wondered what exactly she does. We had a hard time describing it so decided to do a whole podcast on it. Tune in to find out!
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:11:36
Speaking Your Truth with Amy Crossland
In this episode Joanna and Kara had the pleasure of talking with long time client and friend Amy Crossland. Join us as she shares her story of adoption and how she went on a journey of self discovery and speaking her own truth.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:12:06
Real Talk with Our Husbands
In this episode Kara and Joannas husbands join the podcast! They share their thoughts on previous podcast topics and what its like to be married to two gym owners.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:31:02
New Year New Goal
Joanna and Kara kick off season three by ringing in the New Year. In this episode join them as they discuss their thoughts on New Years Resolutions. Each year this hot topic comes up with plenty of varying opinions.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:57
Raw & Real Recap
Join Kara and Joanna as they recap the last year and recount their struggles and joys. They also have a very special announcement to make so make sure you tune in. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:07:50
Question & Answer Part 2
Brought back by popular demand! Our last question and answer episode was a hit. This time we dig a little deeper and share some more intimate and vulnerable details about ourselves.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:24:51
The "S" Word
Hope you guys are ready for this one. In this podcast Kara and Joanna want to normalize talking about sex. We are taught pretty early on that this is something you dont talk about creating this cycle of embarrassment or shame. We want to empowe...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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56:50
Lets Talk About Health
In this episode Kara and Joanna discuss the labels that are placed on different health aspects. They dive into why these labels can be extremely harmful and dangerous and how our own biases can shift how we label things.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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55:35
Pressures, Trends and So Much More
In this episode Kara and Joanna take a dive into discussing different pressures and trends females face. They touch on the controversy surrounding the Norwegian women's beach handball team and their feelings on the topic.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:10
The Hats We Wear
In this episode Kara and Joanna talk about the different roles they play in their lives and the stress and pressure that can come from them. As female business owners we often feel that the hats we wear are endless as we try to balance being wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:10:17