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Becoming MindStrong

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The TRUTH behind nutrition, fat loss, health, and fitness. No more point systems. No more shakes. No more bullsh*t. Welcome to Becoming MindStrong, the official podcast of MindStrong Fitness. Take control of your health once and for all and get on the waitlist for MindStrong Ignite for 12 weeks of a like-minded crew, daily workouts, a personalized nutrition plan, and-most importantly-a brand new approach to health and fitness unlike any you’ve ever experienced: https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com/MindStrongIgnite

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5 Days of Interviews: You Don't Get What You Wish For, You Get What You Work For

February 23, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

If you love a good motivational speech, you don't want to miss Cyndi's interview. (I swear I walk away from our calls with a notebook full of quotes and inspiration sayings that stick with me for life.) From macros to mindset, this powerhouse tells it like it is, with a dose of inspiration in every sentence.  Ready to take control of your health once and for all? Book your free 1-1 Strategy Session right here and let's get to work: https://calendly.com/mindstrongfitness/mindstrong-strategy...

5 Days of Interviews: Busy Mom, Teacher, Freelance Musician and STILL Rockin' Her Goals

February 22, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

When you're a busy mom like Deb, balancing kids, a husband, a teaching career, AND a performing career, your energy is EVERYTHING. Deb's story of how she healed her relationship with food, trained her mind to be her best coach (and not a raging jerk!) and took control once and for all will leave you nothing but inspired. It's time to rock this. Schedule your 1-1 Strategy Session and take control of your health, nutrition, and mindset once and for all: https://calendly.com/mindstrongfitness/...

5 Days of Interviews: Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Go Getters: This is for YOU

February 21, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

"I'm a busy business owner; I don't have time to learn a new skill" That's what Meredith told me when we first chatted about her health goals. Now? She shouts from the rooftops: "If you're a busy business owner, you don't have time NOT to do this!" Check out how learning the skill of nutrition not only helped Meredith lose 35lbs and keep it off, but gave her the tools she needed to go on and start 2 more business! Ready to take control like Meredith? Schedule your free 1-1 Strategy Sessio...

5 Days of Interviews: Calling All FOODIES: Luxurious Foods Included in Your Weight Loss Plan!

February 20, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

"I love pasta, wine, cheese, and baked goods so this program won't work for me" That's what Arielle believed when we first chatted. Now her claim to fame in the MindStrong world is that she and her husband split a homemade molten lava cake every day she was on the program and she still surpassed her weight loss goals! Here's how she did it while still enjoying wine, cheese...and homemade cake. It's your turn to take control. Schedule your 1-1 Strategy Session with Rachel and let's rock th...

5 Days of Interviews: The JOY of Taking Control at 70 Years Young

February 19, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

"Where has this been my whole life?!" That's the number one feedback we hear inside Ignite, our signature 12 week program, and Joy, at 70 years young, is no exception. Check out her story of healing a lifelong struggle with emotional eating, bingeing, and yo yo dieting. (Plus, get ready to laugh your booty off with this one...) Ready to chat about your goals? Schedule your 1-1 Strategy Session with Rachel here: https://calendly.com/mindstrongfitness/mindstrong-strategy-session

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 5: Where it ALL Begins (The Base of the Pyramid)

January 26, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

I like to think of our Best Self as a pyramid. At the top of that pyramid is a Life of Alignment. The middle section is all about mindset, much of which we've dived into together this week.  But we all know a pyramid can't stay up without the foundation. And the foundation of an Aligned Life MUST MUST MUST be our physical health (remember, it's science).   Let's talk about how and why in Day 5... Ready to chat about your health goals? Book your FREE 1-1 Strategy Session directly with Rach...

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 4: Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows: Creating Boundaries & Protecting Your Energy

January 25, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Tony Robbins coined a catchy little saying: "Where focus goes, energy flows"  That's not just woohoo feel good fluff...it's science.  If you remember in Day 1, we talked about the Quantum Physics of Manifesting: we're literally attracting back where our energy is flowing. So, it's safe to say that protecting our energy and focusing on activities (and people) that raise it is of the utmost importance. (I venture to say it's the single most important thing we can do.) But what if we strugg...

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 3: Aligning Each Day

January 24, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Keeping our energy in alignment requires two necessary steps: 1. Starting the day in alignment 2. Knowing how to get ourselves back when life takes us out (which it will) The reality is that most of us don't have hours a day to meditate and go for long walks in nature. So, here's my 10 minute morning routine + how I re-align as the day goes on, in a realistic, do-able way. If you're ready to put these tools to use, you don't want to miss my upcoming live on Zoom intensive, How to Rewire...

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 2: Consciously Creating a Life of Alignment

January 23, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

One thing that will never go on my resume is Motivational Speaker. We're not here for pump-you-up-leave-you-flat fluff. We're here to do the weeeeerk. So, Day 2 is all about just that: The first necessary action steps to creating your life of alignment. Enrollment is now open to my Live on Zoom two hour INTENSIVE workshop: How to Rewire Your Brain to Consciously Build Your Aligned Life. This isn't a passive sit back and listen workshop: this is a 2 hour deep dive where we do the work liv...

[5 Days of Alignment] Day 1: The Quantum Physics of Manifesting

January 22, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

It's easy to think manifesting is "woowoo" rainbows, glitter, and unicorns. In reality, it's quantum physics. We're kicking off MindStrong Fitness' 5 Days of Alignment with a deep dive into the science of manifestation and how to start attracting back the aligned life of our dreams. Be sure to listen to tomorrow's episode OUTRO for a special invite, only for those joining us in this special edition 5 Days of Alignment. Link to Instagram Reel mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagra...

SPECIAL EDITION Menopause Series: Part I: Firing up Your Metabolism Menopausal or Post

September 13, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MB

So many women feel like menopause is a death sentence for their metabolism. The truth is that we can 100000% retrain your metabolism to FIRE UP at any age, including menopausal and post. Here's how we do it... Ready to get to work firing up your metabolism? Book a call and let's chat about where you're at, where you want to be, and how to get you there: https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com/book-your-call

SPECIAL EDITION Menopause Series: Part II: How to Balance Hormones & Nutrition

September 13, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

When it comes to hormones and menopause, there are a lot of coaches who will give you advice that's--frankly--backward. Here's how to REALLY balance your hormones leading up to menopause, during and after... Ready to get to work firing up your metabolism? Book a call and let's chat about where you're at, where you want to be, and how to get you there: https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com/book-your-call

Episode 70: 5 Steps for Living Life in Alignment (No Matter What's Going On Around You)

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Life will always happen around us, much of which is out of our control. So, how do we stay in our center no matter what's going on around us? In this season finale, we're digging deep into my top 5 steps for living life in alignment...no matter what.   Ready for more MindStrong? Visit: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 69: My Top 3 Tips for Facing Fear and Doing it Anyway

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Leveling up your life will ALWAYS come with fear. So, how do we keep going when it shows up, rather than allowing it to pull us back to our comfort zone? Here are my top 3 tips for facing fear and doing it anyway... Ready for more MindStrong? Visit: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 68: Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned From Boxing

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

I've recently become OBSESSED with boxing, and the lessons I'm learning along the way are the ultimate #BIGGERLIFESTATEMENTS. Here are a few of the ones that have impacted my life the most... Grab a FREE CHAPTER of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the BS That's Holding You Back right here.

Episode 67: How to Overcome Self Doubt and What Ifs

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Self doubt and what ifs are a normal part of any life transformation...and they're often what hold us back from fully stepping into our power. Here's EXACTLY how to handle them when they creep in, so we can take control, keep going, and step fully into the life of our dreams.  Ready for more MindStrong? Visit: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 66: 5 Tips to Make Learning Any New Skill Easier

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

Most of us have a laundry list of new skills we'd love to learn "someday"...but it rarely happens. Here are my top 5 tips to make learning any new skill easier (and more enjoyable)! Grab a FREE CHAPTER of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the BS That's Holding You Back right here.

Episode 65: Tips for Starting Your Health Journey: Part II (Mindset + Soul Work)

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Mindset and soul work are lifelong processes. So, where do we start? In the conclusion of this two part series, we're diving into EXACTLY where and how to start when it comes to your mindset and soul work. Grab a FREE CHAPTER of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the BS That's Holding You Back right here.

Episode 64: Tips for Starting Your Health Journey: Part I (Your Physical Health)

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Getting started on any kind of life change can lead to overwhelm and paralysis by analysis. In this two part series, we're diving into EXACTLY where and how to start when it comes to your physical health. Ready for more MindStrong? Visit: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 63: Consciously Building Your Dream Life (Breaking Down the Pyramid)

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Your dream life doesn't happen by accident. It takes conscious building (and stripping away). Here's what the pyramid of consciously building your dream life looks like, so you can start taking the action steps necessary to make it happen. Grab a FREE CHAPTER of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the BS That's Holding You Back right here.

Episode 62: Discovering Your Soul's Journey

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

What does it mean to live life in alignment? To live your purpose? To be on your soul's journey? We're digging into what it looks like, feels like, and how to make it happen... Ready for more MindStrong? Visit: www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 61: What Happened in Egypt: My Soul Journey

May 17, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

I recently went on a trip to Egypt that COMPLETELY changed the course of my life. I came back, uprooted everything, and went on a deep healing journey, which I'm now thrilled to share with my MindStrong family. Here's what happened... Grab a FREE CHAPTER of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the BS That's Holding You Back right here.

Episode 60: The Fastest Way From Point A to Point B

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.96 MB

Let’s not sugarcoat this:  We all want faster results. In the final episode of Season V, we’re digging deep into exactly how to speed up your results in your health and fitness journey (+ every area of life). Ready for more MindStrong? Visit www.MindStrongFitness.com.

Episode 59: How to Set Boundaries (When You Suck at Setting Boundaries)

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MB

Whether it’s a relationship or starting a new health journey, boundaries are a MUST to protect our energy.  Yet most of us suck at setting them. Here’s what you need to know about boundary setting to show up as your best self, for you AND those you love.  Join our private women-only FB group here: MindStrong Women.

Episode 58: What the Law of Attraction REALLY Means

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Despite pop culture, the Law of Attraction isn’t rainbows, glitter, and inspirational memes on Instagram. It’s science. In Episode 58, we’re diving deep into the energy we as humans put out and attract back, and what that means for your health and your life.  Grab a copy of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong, here.

Episode 57: Need Help Drinking More Water? Listen to This

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MB

We know we “should” drink more water…yet we don’t. Oftentimes understanding why something is so important is an inspiration to make a change. So, let’s talk about the benefits of increasing your daily water intake…and the dangers of remaining dehydrated.  Ready for more MindStrong? Visit www.MindStrongFitness.com.

Episode 56: UNDEREATING Is Hurting Your Weight Loss

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB

If you’re eating under 1200 calories a day and still not losing weight, here’s a truth bomb: Your undereating is HURTING your weight loss.  Contrary to the diet culture mentality that less food always equals more results, this is biology. In Episode 56, we’re looking at how and why weight loss is inhibited by undereating and what to do about it.  Join our private women-only FB group here: MindStrong Women.

Episode 55: Everything You Need to Know About FIBER

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.2 MB

Fiber is one of those topics where we tend to “should” on ourselves. We know we “should” eat more of it…but why? How much? Here’s everything you need to know about fiber.  Grab a copy of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong, here.

Episode 54: Tough Love vs. Giving Ourselves Grace: The Balance

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MB

We know that being a raging a$$hole to ourselves isn’t the answer for long-term results. Yet always giving ourselves grace can lead to a plateau in results. So, what’s the balance between tough love and grace? We’re diving into exactly what you need to know in Episode 54. Ready for more MindStrong? Visit www.MindStrongFitness.com.

Episode 53: The Role of Stress in Weight Loss

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MB

We know stress isn’t good for our body, but how much of a role does it really play in weight loss, and how much control do we actually have over it? (The answer will surprise you.) Here’s what you need to know about The Role of Stress in Weight Loss. Join our private women-only FB group here: MindStrong Women.

Episode 52: Learned Helplessness in Weight Loss

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve tried everything and nothing will ever work, you’re not alone. This feeling of “stuckness” can lead us to simply give up hope. After all, why would we keep trying if nothing ever works? Here’s what you need to know about learned helplessness: what it is and how to bust out of it when it comes to your health goals. Grab a copy of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong, here.

Episode 51: The Mindset Switch That Changes EVERYTHING

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

One of the most common roadblocks we hear is: “I’m so black and white, it’s hard for me not to revert to the all in/all out mindset when it comes to my health.” HERE’S the mindset shift that changes the game when it comes to sticking with your goals.  Ready for more MindStrong? Visit www.MindStrongFitness.com

Episode 50: How to Redefine Failure (& Keep Going)

April 21, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

There’s a massive difference between “I am a failure” and “I failed at this task.” When we live in the first, we’re destined to give up. When we can train our mind to view failure as data, we can stay in a place of curiosity and keep going. Let’s talk about HOW to redefine failure. For more mindset help, check out my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the Bullsh*t That’s Holding You Back. Available on Amazon and Audible

Episode 50: How to Redefine Failure (& Keep Going)

April 21, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB

There’s a massive difference between “I am a failure” and “I failed at this task.” When we live in the first, we’re destined to give up. When we can train our mind to view failure as data, we can stay in a place of curiosity and keep going. Let’s talk about HOW to redefine failure. For more mindset help, check out my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the Bullsh*t That’s Holding You Back. Available on Amazon and Audible

Episode 49: How to Stick With Your Nutrition Goals While Traveling

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MB

Traveling can be a source of anxiety when you’re trying to stick with your nutrition goals. Here are tips and tricks to make sticking your goals way easier while on the road.  For more nutrition help, grab a copy of our free guide: Lose Weight While Still Eating Donuts: How to Never Diet again

Episode 48: How to Work Out in Crappy Hotel Gyms

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.61 MB

When you’re on the road, the workout struggle can be REAL. Let’s talk about how to maximize your workouts when your only option is crappy hotel gyms. For more workout help, join us in Kickstart, our Free 5 Day Challenge

Episode 47: Healthy Eating vs Eating For Weight Loss

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MB

Oftentimes when we talk about weight loss, our mind goes to salads and “clean” foods. But are healthy eating and eating for weight loss the same thing? The answer might surprise you. The key to taking complete control of your nutrition and literally never dieting again is to approach it as a skill. THAT’S what we learn to do in MindStrong Ignite, our Signature 12 Week Program. Join us here

Episode 45: Gym Etiquette 101

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MB

If you’re new to the gym, it can be an intimidating place. We’re often afraid of “messing up” or doing something that’s socially unacceptable.  Episode 45 is a “cheat sheet” to gym etiquette, designed to help you get more comfortable so you can focus on what matters: being there for you.  For more workout help, join us in Kickstart, our Free 5 Day Challenge

Episode 45: Gym Etiquette 101

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MB

If you’re new to the gym, it can be an intimidating place. We’re often afraid of “messing up” or doing something that’s socially unacceptable.  Episode 45 is a “cheat sheet” to gym etiquette, designed to help you get more comfortable so you can focus on what matters: being there for you.  For more workout help, join us in Kickstart, our Free 5 Day Challenge

Episode 44: I Already Obsess About Food. Won’t Tracking Make It Worse?!

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.92 MB

If you’re someone who spends most of the day obsessing about what you ate, didn’t eat, or “should” eat, it’s a valid concern that the thought of tracking your food would make you obsess EVEN MORE. What actually happens, however, is the opposite. Here’s exactly WHY and HOW, plus what you need to know in order to stop the obsession and take control. For more nutrition help, make sure you’ve grabbed a copy of our free guide: Lose Weight While Still Eating Donuts: How to Never Diet Again

Episode 43: The Jason Method (For People Who Can’t Half A$$)

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB

Many of us don’t stick to a workout routine because of an all in/all out mindset. For some, that mindset shows up because of overwhelm: exercise is new and scary. For others, however, it’s the other end of the spectrum: we’re SO hardcore about everything we do that we won’t even start if we can’t do it 100%. That’s my brother, Jason. He and I discovered this trick to overcome that all in/all out mindset so, in his honor, it is deemed The Jason Method.  Want more mindset help? Check out my ...

Episode 42: Gym Gear: What You Need & Where You Can Save Your Cash

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.03 MB

New car seat covers serve a purpose…but it’s not to make your car go faster. In the same way, gym gear plays a role and it’s important to know what that role is and isn’t so we can determine if we actually need it.  In Episode 42, we’re taking a look at some common gym equipment and why you would (or would not) need it. Want more workout help? Join us in Kickstart, our Free 5 Day Challenge. 

Episode 41: How to Fire Up Your Metabolism

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MB

Whether you’re 22 or 82, you CAN retrain your metabolism and get it fired up! The key is to make sure you’re taking THESE exact steps.  Ready to put this to use? Make sure you’re on the waitlist for MindStrong Ignite, our Signature 12 Week Program. Join us here. 

Episode 46: Should I Be Shocking My Muscles?

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.31 MB

You’ve probably heard people on social media talking about “shocking my muscles.” What does it mean and is it something you need to be doing to get results? I’m showing the truth behind shocking your muscles in Episode 46.  MindStrong Ignite, our Signature 12 Week Program, has designed-for-you workouts, no matter your starting level. Join us here

Episode 37: The Power of Labels

September 09, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

I am ____. That’s a powerful statement. In fact, much of your life revolves around the answer to that question. The problem is, labels can hold us back just as much as they can push us forward. In episode 37  of Becoming MindStrong, let's talk about how to identify your current labels and dig deep into any underlying dangers in the ones we choose to keep. Ready for more MindStrong? Grab your copy of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the Bu...

Episode 31: Free Up Your Energy With This Mindset Hack: Part I

September 09, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

You already know the day-to-day stuff that’s wiping out your energy. But the truth is that a huge amount of that energy is being drained by THIS silent killer. In this first episode of Season III, we’re kicking off a two-part episode with what this energy killer is and, most importantly, how to stop it from continuing to drain you. Nutrition is a MASSIVE part of what determines our energy. Ready to take control? Grab my free guide, Lose Weight While Still Eating Donuts: How to Never Diet ...

Episode 32: Free Up Your Energy With This Mindset Hack: Part II

September 09, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.67 MB

In Episode 31, we identified the silent energy killer. Now it’s time to put in the work to release it and let that energy flow. Episode 32 is all about how to do just that.  Ready for more MindStrong? Grab your copy of my bestselling book, Becoming MindStrong: The Truth About Health, Fitness, and the Bullsh*t That's Holding You Back HERE. For more mindset hacks, fitness tips, and nutrition help, join my Text Crew HERE.

Episode 33: Building vs. Build: The Mindset Shift You Need to Stick to Your Goals

September 09, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MB

Long-term goals are fantastic…but they’re often so big that solely focusing on them can feel overwhelming and, at times, defeating. In episode 33 of Becoming MindStrong, we're talking about the mindset shift you need to make it through the bumps that will surely come in between where you currently are and where you want to be. Want more nutrition tips, fitness tips, and mindset hacks? Join my text crew HERE.

Episode 33: Building vs. Build: The Mindset Switch You Need to Stick to Your Goals

September 09, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.92 MB

Long-term goals are fantastic…but they’re often so big that solely focusing on them can feel overwhelming and, at times, defeating. In episode 33 of Becoming MindStrong, we're talking about the mindset shift you need to make it through the bumps that will surely come in between where you currently are and where you want to be. Want more nutrition tips, fitness tips, and mindset hacks? Join my text crew HERE.

Episode 34: How to Take Control of Sugar Cravings

September 09, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

If you struggle with sugar cravings, you’re not alone. Science has shown that our brains react to sugar much like they do to hard-core drugs. It’s no surprise it’s a tough habit it quit!  The good news? My answer in what to do may surprise you.  Join me in episode 34 of Becoming MindStrong as we talk about how you can take control of your sugar cravings. Grab my free guide, Lose Weight While Still Eating Donuts: How to Never Diet Again HERE.