FIT HAPPENS

This week on Fit Happens, Tracy and Mackenzie kick things off with a classic chaotic debrief. After a long weekend of events, the girls are forced to confront their astronomical sleep debt scores (thanks a lot, Oura). Said weekend may or may not have included baby food, tequila shots, and a disco ball. You'll have to hear it to believe it.Then, we get into the heart of the episode: movement in your maintenance era. What happens when you're not training for a race, a wedding, a vacation, or a "before and after"? The Girls unpack how to stay consistent without a concrete goal, why motivation looks different when you're maintaining instead of chasing, and how to reconnect with movement as something that supports your life - not controls it. If you're learning how to move simply because it feels good (and sustainable), this one's for you.

This week on Fit Happens, the girls kick things off with a chaotic life update - aka a little dating lore. Tracy shares how a first date and an unexpected run-in with an old flame may have finally brought clarity to her ongoing yellow-flag debacle (plot twist: maybe she isn’t color blind after all). Meanwhile, Mackenzie drops a shocking update of her own… she’s actually excited about a man. Hell truly hath frozen over.Then it’s time for Passion Projects & Paychecks. Tracy and Mackenzie get real about balancing creative dreams with real-life money - navigating burnout, boundaries, charging your worth, and the pressure to turn everything you love into income. It’s an honest chat about building a life that’s creatively fulfilling and financially sustainable.

We're kicking off this week with the long awaited explanation of how Green Flag Man downgraded to Yellow Flag Man. Tracy delivers the debrief (plus a necessary lore drop) and shares how she’s grown in emotional maturity when navigating disappointment in dating - growth without spiraling!? We love to see it.Then we get into the real tea: socializing while sober. With Dry Jan in full swing, we’re breaking down what actually happens when you take a break from alcohol - physically, mentally, and socially. We talk why showing up tequila-free can spike anxiety at first, how sobriety can boost sleep, energy, and focus, and the mindset shifts + practical tips that make sober socializing way less awkward (and honestly… kind of empowering).Whether you’re Dry January-ing, sober-curious, or just taking a break to feel more like yourself, this episode is your permission slip to be fun, confident, and fully present - no drink required.

2025 asked a lot of us and somehow gave even more in return. In this New Year’s episode, Mackenzie and Tracy each share the five biggest lessons they learned this year, shaped by heartbreak, hard conversations, career pivots, and finally confronting some self-destructive patterns we’d been avoiding. This year stretched us, softened us, and strengthened us - and most importantly, we didn’t go through it alone.Whether you’re closing out 2025 with clarity or still piecing things together, we hope our reflections help you feel less alone, more grounded, and ready to step into 2026 a little wiser, a little braver, and a lot stronger.

This week on Fit Happens, we’re sitting down with the effortlessly cool Rani Vance - Pilates powerhouse, SLT + Fuze House instructor, and one of the rising voices in the EMS (Electric Muscle Stimulation) fitness space. We first met Rani at a day party in the Hamptons (very Fit Happens coded), and instantly knew she was someone we needed to bring on the pod.We dive into Rani’s journey into fitness, how she found her way to Pilates-based training, and what keeps her energized in an industry that’s always evolving. Then, we get into the nitty-gritty of EMS: what it actually does, how it works, what it feels like (yes, we tried it), and who it’s really for. If you’ve been EMS-curious but slightly intimidated, this episode breaks it all down in a way that’s both science-backed and real-world relatable.Of course, it wouldn’t be Fit Happens without some laughs, personal stories, and a little wellness-meets-nightlife energy. Whether you’re a Pilates devotee, fitness professional, or just love learning about what’s next in the wellness world, this one’s a must-listen.

We kick things off with some much-needed life updates including a full recap of our chaotic, house-music-filled weekend that confirmed maybe we haven’t lost dancing after all (!!). The girls also dive into some fresh dating lore, complete with a special guest appearance from ChatGPT who showed up to read us our romantic red flags… respectfully.Then we jump into the good stuff: our Holiday Hangover Hacks. From surviving back-to-back parties to the cures that actually work, we’re breaking down everything you need to make it through December in one piece - hydrated, festive, and only mildly unwell.Come cozy up with us - let's stay festive, hydrated, and just the right amount of unhinged.

This week’s episode is… a plot twist. For the first time in Fit Happens history, both Tracy and Mackenzie are simultaneously down bad for two recurring male characters. Since when have the girls ever been on the same page when it comes to dating? (Over/under on how long this era lasts?) Don’t worry, they’re still keeping their heads screwed on straight… or at least as straight as two fire sign fitness girlies can be.Which brings us to today’s topic: The Death of Moderation.Why does everything feel like it has to be all in or all unhinged? Why are we either doing 75 Hard or 75 Happy Hour? Either going full monk mode or full feral? We break down the cultural obsession with extremes - from the “clean girl” aesthetic to marathon-level wellness routines to blackout brunch culture - and explore why nobody seems to just live in the middle anymore.

It wouldn’t be Fit Happens without a little post-Halloween chaos. Tracy and Mackenzie kick things off with a weekend recap that includes awkward run-ins with potential suitors, unexpected appearances from ex-situationships, and one of us waking up somewhere we definitely shouldn’t have been. Spooky!Then we shift gears into something a little heavier: the truth about wellness and income inequality. From $20 smoothies to $50 Pilates classes, we’re unpacking how “health” in America has become a luxury and what happens when access to nutrition and movement depends on your paycheck. We touch on the recent pause of SNAP benefits, the hidden costs of being “that girl,” and how the wellness world can do better.Because feeling good shouldn’t come with a cover charge.

This week, Tracy and Mackenzie are joined by Makena Diehl - star group fitness trainer at Equinox, founding instructor at NYC’s hottest (literally) new studio Fuzehouse, FP Movement ambassador, and creator of her own format. The three of us go way back to our early DanceBody days, when Makena was just starting to make a name for herself in the NYC fitness scene. Spoiler alert: she’s taken off.We dive deep into Makena’s journey from landing her first teaching gigs to growing her platform across some of the biggest names in fitness. She shares the real differences between working with legacy brands vs. doing her own thing, how she built a loyal following, and the “why” that keeps her showing up in the studio day after day.Makena also opens up about her personal experience with disordered eating and body image, and how that has shaped her language, teaching style, and approach to movement. Of course, we wrap it up Fit Happens–style, chatting about balance, burnout, and what it means to build a life outside of the gym.**TW: This episode includes conversations around disordered eating, body image, and recovery. Please take care while listening, and skip this episode if these topics may be triggering to you.

This episode kicks off like a surprise song you didn't see coming! Tracy hits us with a life update that's giving "I Did Something Bad" - let’s just say she secured the Great Dance Floor Makeout of 2025… with someone she definitely shouldn’t have been kissing. (Is it a bad idea? Probably. Is it hot? Absolutely.) Meanwhile, Mackenzie takes us back to the Hamptons, where the girlies left a party with total strangers only to end up petting horses at 2am. Survival instincts? Nonexistent. Vibes? Flawless.Then we dive into our main event: Taylor Swift eras as fitness stereotypes. From the Pilates Princesses of Lover, to the Cycling Queens of Red, to the Reputation Gym Baddie who absolutely does not skip leg day - we’re assigning each era its rightful place in the fitness studio. Warning: there are hot takes, possible "My Tears Ricochet" tangents, and maybe even a little reputation-level chaos.So throw on your headphones and let's get into it - this one's a certified banger.

This week’s episode is a ride. First, we’re recapping our weekends - Tracy went on a date with an old coworker crush that turned into pure chaos (think: shots at the table, impromptu live performances, and somehow giving the waiter dating advice by the end of the night). Meanwhile, Mackenzie has some former flames sliding back into her life… but this time they’re asking for business advice?!Then we dive into this week’s topic: Boundaries. We’re talking romantic boundaries (yes, including situationships), friendship boundaries (goodbye, passive-aggressive group chats), work boundaries (no, you don’t have to answer that Slack at 10 PM), fitness and wellness boundaries (no more guilt if you miss a class), and even digital/family/life boundaries that keep your peace intact.By the end of this episode, you’ll have permission to say no without guilt, scripts to protect your time and energy, and the confidence to step fully into your Boundary Babe Era.

Hot girl summer may be wrapping up, but your Fit Happens girls are still in the thick of the chaos. This week, Tracy and Mackenzie spill all the tea on their summer romances - from Raya flings to messy breakups, confusing friend crushes, and a very real campaign to bring back the lost art of the dance floor make-out (seriously, when did that die?).After the recap, we dive into this week’s topic: silencing criticism. Whether it’s judgment from peers, pressure from social media, or that nagging voice in your own head, the noise can get loud. We’re breaking down how to tune it out - in your fitness journey, health routines, career hustle, or personal timeline - and start living with more confidence, self-trust, and maybe even a little delusion (the good kind).Because at the end of the day, haters gonna hate, but we’re too busy thriving.