Primal Potential
1,564 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsThe Primal Potential Podcast is about transformation, not information. So many of us KNOW what we need to do to achieve our goals but we aren't DOING it. There's a continuous gap between our INTENTIONS and our ACTIONS. Primal Potential is a TOOL to help you create massive change in your life and ENJOY the journey!
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369: Chasing Excellence
August 03, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBBen Bergeron released his first book a couple weeks ago: Chasing Excellence. I ordered it the day it was released, read it the following day and re-read it over the weekend. I then bought 21 more copies and will probably buy more. I strongly recommend you get a copy and read it with your journal nearby. In his book, he talks about the mindset required to be excellent. He trains some of the best athletes in the world and his primary focus is how they think. He focuses first on the perso...
368: Easing Off Isn't Easier
August 01, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBToday's episode might feel like tough love & you're not going to want to miss it. Do you talk yourself into "easing off" because it feels easier? Do you allow stress & emotion to justify not taking great care of yourself? This episode is straight truth & fire about emotion, excuses, circumstances and growth. I think you're going to love it! http://primalpotential.com/368-easing-off-isnt-easier/ Resources: Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Z...
367: 2 Strategies For Overcoming Excuses
July 29, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat do you do when you don't feel like doing the work? I am all for indulging when it makes sense, but I also know that continuously justifying indulgences & overeating can keep you from your goals and be a huge source of frustration. In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my own personal strategies for overcoming that desire to throw in the towel or turn away from my goals. If you feel like you need a better way to respond to temptation, stress, or simply the way you talk yourself i...
366: Want Fat Loss?
July 27, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBI recently did some 2 week journal reviews for my veteran Fat Loss Fast Track clients and decided it's time to talk about the basics of fat loss and specific habits that will dramatically accelerate your results. If you are trying but not getting results, this episode is for you. If you aren't trying but want results, this episode is for you. If you feel stuck, unmotivated or unsure of where to start, this episode is for you. If you think you know everything, this episode is for you....
365: Accepting Reality Without Finality
July 25, 2017 07:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MBDo you get hung up on your past? Do you let it frustrate you? Does it contribute to your doubts about what you might be able to do in the future? That's what today's episode is all about. It's time to understand how to change that. This episode was inspired, in part, by The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. A couple of the quotes at the center of this episode include: I do not deny the reality of my situation; I deny the finality of it. If we familiarize ourselves with the chains of b...
364: The Science Of Cravings
July 22, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBStruggling with sugar cravings? Do you want to make better choices but find yourself repeatedly giving into the pull of your cravings? One of critical steps we need to take in order to overcome cravings is understanding how our current behavior is actually creating those cravings. Sure, practice, discipline & self-control play a role, but identifying the ways that your current choices are triggering the return of your cravings is a powerful place to start. In today's episode we're geek...
363: Loving Food & Losing Weight
July 20, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBThe other day I had a powerful interaction with someone in my Primal Potential Masters Club. She loves food (I do too) and she's struggling with a feeling of "missing out" if & when she's trying to eat less. How do you love food & still lose weight? I promise it's possible... She knows she is probably eating too much but the idea of eating less creates a real uneasiness for her. She called it fear. Whatever it is for you, it can feel like tension, deprivation, fear of missing out or la...
362: Travel Light
July 18, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBI've shared with you that one of my mantras is "travel light" and it has been a game changer for me. This weekend, however, I realized that I've really dropped the ball on living that mantra, especially as it relates to my interactions with other people. First, let me revisit (more for me than for you) what "travel light" means to me. I don't get flustered over the small stuff. I'm grateful. I find the good in everything. I choose to focus on opportunities to move forward. I am more ...
361: 5 Ways To Create Summer Success
July 15, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBYou can make progress towards your goals AND indulge. You can enjoy summer or holiday treats without guilt. You can enjoy food AND results. It's time to let go of the idea of perfection and stop creating drama and guilt over enjoying food. With that said, summer time & holiday seasons can be a challenging time to embrace improvements and avoid going overboard. In today's episode we're talking about 5 strategies to create summer success without perfection. These strategies are about YOU...
360: Taking Control of Your Life
July 13, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBIn today's episode I share a conversation with one of my Masters Club clients. When I asked her about the most significant changes she's made in her life, she shared how she's now certain that she is in control of her life. She's in control of her food choices, her physique, her career, finances and much more. Our discussion centers around a few follow-up questions: did you always feel like you had that control? And: how did you create it? How has that sense of control impacted how you tak...
359: Primal Potential's 3rd Anniversary
July 11, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBWednesday July 12th is Primal Potential's 3rd anniversary. Pretty crazy, right? The very most important thing to say today is THANK YOU. Primal Potential wouldn't exist without you & it exists for you. In today's episode I'm sharing some ideas I have for making this community even more fun & transformative for you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making Primal Potential what it is and everything it will become. I am beyond grateful for you! If you want to help me celebrate, ...
358: Tackling Excuses, Procrastination & Not Trusting Yourself
July 08, 2017 07:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBExcuses, procrastination & not trusting yourself stem from one problem: communication. We all understand the importance of honest & productive communication with others, but we don't spend much time improving the way we communicate with ourselves. This is a problem. To overcome excuses, to begin to trust yourself and to get to a point where what you say you'll do actually means something, improve the way you communicate with yourself. Today we'll talk about how. http://primalpotentia...
357: AMA - Elizabeth Answers Questions
July 06, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBThe other day on my daily blog I invited you to "ask me anything" and today I'm sharing my answers. Some of the questions are personal in nature - everything from my goals & recent progress to whether or not I have a boyfriend. Others are playful and some are certainly tactical. I consider you guys family and I love when we can get to know each other better. Today, you'll hear a little bit more about my own journey, my life as well as my thoughts on things like sugar addiction, perfection ...
356: Complacency & Rationalization
July 04, 2017 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBDo you feel like you're a bit complacent? You want more results but you're just not pushing yourself to get those results? On today's episode I'm talking with one of my clients who has lost 70 lbs and wants to lose more. When I asked about his current challenges & struggles he said, "I've become complacent." He finds himself rationalizing choices because one treat or indulgence won't really make a big difference in the long run. Part of this is human nature. Our motivation, if not cons...
355: Intensity of Temptation
July 01, 2017 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBThis might be one of my favorite episodes ever. Here's what happened: I got an email from a client who was really struggling. In the heat of a moment of frustration, she wanted to eat. She was simultaneously making choices that weren't aligned with her goals AND mad at herself that she was still fighting these battles with food. While bemoaning the ongoing struggle, she chose to turn to food. She was feeling emotional, overwhelmed and held captive by temptation & surrender. We went b...
354: Tackling Food Addiction
June 29, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBAre there foods that you feel have more power than you do? Like once you stop with that certain thing, you just can't stop? Do you ever feel like you're addicted to sugar? I've certainly been there and so has one of my clients, with whom I'm chatting on today's episode. After losing 100 pounds, she convinced herself that she had been addicted to certain foods and she didn't have the power or self-control to include them in her life. For a time, that perspective really served her. It help...
353: Coconut Oil Controversy
June 27, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBWho hasn't seen the sensational headlines over the past couple weeks? Everything from "Coconut Oil Isn't Healthy. It Never Was Healthy" to "The World Just Fell Out of Love with Coconut Oil". Where did this come from? Is there new research we need to consider? In today's episode we're looking at this coconut oil controversy, where it came from, the science that is referenced and how you can find what works best for your body. http://primalpotential.com/353-coconut-oil-controversy/ Resou...
352: Overcoming Doubt & Creating Consistency
June 24, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBOne of the primary reasons we haven't reached our goals is that we doubt ourselves. It's not the doubt itself that is the problem, but it's the inaction & inconsistency that stems from doubt. In today's episode I'm talking about why we doubt and how to leave all your past failures, frustrations and missed opportunities behind you so you can create a dramatically different outcome than anything you've had before. We talk through legitimate hurdles to success like projecting past failures ...
351: Lost 90 Pounds, Found Calm
June 22, 2017 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBI could have called this episode so many different things. I could have called it "Lifestyle Transformation After Baby". I could have called it "When You Should NOT Workout". I could have called it "Learning To Be Calm As A Fat Loss Strategy". I should probably just keep it simple and call it awesome. In today's episode I'm talking with one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients who has lost 90 pounds, 40 of which has been in the last few months of her Fat Loss Fast Track experiences. At firs...
350: Identifying & Solving The REAL Problem
June 20, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBToo often, we scramble for solutions without taking the time to really define and understand the problem. That leads to lots of effort with little results. We either solving the wrong problem or implementing the wrong solution, or both. It's a waste of time & a fast track to frustration. Today's episode features a candid conversation with one of my Masters Club clients. Prior to her time in the Fat Loss Fast Track, she was always on a diet. She felt like her only weight loss strategy was "...
349: Success Cycles
June 17, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBI'm so excited to have one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients on the show today. She's in the trenches of creating lasting change and refining what works best for her body & lifestyle. After feeling great about her first 12 weeks in the Fat Loss Fast Track, she struggled with enthusiasm, engagement & consistency in the second 12-weeks. She talks candidly about cycles of success and how she's fighting back to recreate momentum. I think it's powerful to see & hear what strategies work for...
348: Your Lies Become Your Truth
June 15, 2017 07:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBBe careful. Your lies will become your truth. The messages we send to ourselves via our thoughts & words become our reality. They are powerful. Your thoughts & words are not only descriptive but also prescriptive. They are instructions to your subconscious & they inform your behavior. If you're saying that you're out of control and have no motivation, that will become your truth, whether you want it to or not. If you struggle with doubt or negativity, don't miss today's episode! http...
347: 5 Lessons For Success Beyond Fat Loss
June 13, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBI had a busy weekend, full of lessons, many of which came from my first time on a bike in God knows how many years. Saturday, I ate lots of treats (for me) and several alcoholic beverages. Sunday, I ate really clean & biked around Martha's Vineyard. On both days, I was reminded of powerful lessons that help me break through my mental barriers, make progress towards my goals and take great care of myself. In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 of those real-life lessons with you! I hope you ...
346: Stop Creating Chaos
June 10, 2017 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBYou might not see it this way, but chances are, you're creating chaos in your life. Often, we turn to food & alcohol in response to stress, emotion, tension or anxiety. Food allows us to escape, avoid & numb whatever is bothering us. Then, we turn our attention to an attempt to NOT eat or drink in response to these feelings. However, that's like trying to lower a fever with ice instead of addressing & resolving what's causing the fever. In today's episode I will share what I wish I k...
345: Stress Incontinence Solutions
June 08, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBThe other day I overheard a conversation between two women at the gym. One woman was complaining to the other about her stress incontinence, or, as she described it, leaking urine during her workout. The other woman shared that she has the same problem and they attributed it to having kids and talked about how there was no solution other than surgery. That's not true. In today's episode, I'm talking not only about stress incontinence but about how we ignore problems instead of fixing t...
344: 6 Critical Factors To Crush Your Goals
June 06, 2017 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBA couple weeks ago I went up to Albany, NY to watch one of the CrossFit regional competitions. All of the athletes were highly skilled and wanted to win. However, being highly skilled and wanting to win wasn't enough. As I watched the competition, I paid close attention to factors that made athletes struggle & falter as well as common factors that set athletes up for success. In today's podcast, I'm sharing with you 6 critical strategies that will help you crush your goals based on what ...
343: What Drives Your Choices?
June 03, 2017 07:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBPlease do not confuse thoughts with emotions. Many people think that it's our emotions, our feelings, that drive our choices. It's not. It's our THOUGHTS. Sure, it can be our thoughts about what we feel, or it can just be thoughts without emotional ties. If you want to change the choices you make, you've first got to understand the thoughts that drive them, both good & bad. You have to be willing to surrender this hyper focus on tactic. If you aren't consistently making the kinds of ...
342: Sunshine & Your Hormones
June 01, 2017 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBCan sun exposure increase your metabolism? Can it help you burn fat more efficiently? The answer is yes. In today's episode we're going into the science of sun, your skin & hormones to look at how moderate sun exposure can minimize cravings, reduce inflammation, increase energy and support your metabolism & ability to burn fat. I know our society talks about the dangers of the sun and tells us all to put on sunscreen before we talk to the mailbox but here's the reality: sun burn is bad, ...
341: Motivational Minisode
May 30, 2017 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBI had a particularly motivating morning the other day. However, it didn't start out that way. It started out with an onslaught of self-doubt, excuses and self-imposed limitations. I am not immune to negativity & excuses. I have just as many doubts & excuses as the next person. Sometimes they win. Often, they don't. In today's motivational minisode I'm sharing my motivational morning and how I work through real limitations without letting them dictate my decisions. http://primalpotentia...
340: Body Image & The Mental Game
May 27, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBI am so pumped to share a powerful conversation I had with one of my Fat Loss Fast Track clients about body image and the real reasons we want to change our bodies, lives & relationship with food. On today's episode, Kristi and I talk about how the mental game of nutrition and weight loss has not only changed her body but also her life. She's brave enough to talk about existing insecurities and what it is that she really wants - why she really wants to lose weight & change her body. If...
339: How To Be Stronger Than Your Excuses
May 25, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBI recently sent an email to my Fat Loss Fast Track clients asking them all a direct question: Are you a dropout? I wanted them to think hard about their level of effort and engagement while giving a lifeline to those who need some extra support & encouragement. I want to open the lines of communication with every single one of the FLFTers so we can make the rest of the spring FLFT the best of the spring FLFT. I got some really powerful email responses from folks who have drifted and ar...
338: The Big Lie About Binges
May 23, 2017 07:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBThere are a series of well-worn lies we tell ourselves about binges. There are a series of stories we tell ourselves that aren't true. They might be familiar, but they certainly aren't true. Today I want to help you move beyond overeating and binging by shining light on these well-worn lies and stories. http://primalpotential.com/338-lie-about-binges/ Resources: Summer Fat Loss Fast Track Wait List How To Leave A Rating & Review (thank you!!!)
337: 6 Changes We All Need To Make
May 20, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBI rarely make blanket recommendations. When I talk about nutrition, I'm quick to say that strategies depend on your goals. When I talk about nutritional improvements, I'm quick to consider someone's baseline. I'm not going to recommend the Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss to someone who is currently eating fast food & candy every day. It would probably be too big a transition for them, right now. I think that almost all change is relative to the individual and their goals. However, the...
336: How To Redefine Yourself
May 18, 2017 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBI would bet you have someone you admire. Maybe you admire their discipline, work ethic or attitude. I have people like that, too. And if you're like me, you might wish you were more "like them". That you thought like they think, act like they act, or have the magical qualities of discipline and motivation that they have. Been there. Totally get it. But here's what I know: you can change. You can redefine yourself. I went from work-place slacker to hard-driving overachiever. I went ...
335: Battling Against Yourself?
May 16, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBAre you battling against yourself? Do you feel like there's this ongoing tug-of-war between your good intentions & your choices? I did a short fast last week and came out with a really clear understanding that I am NOT ever trying to win a fight against myself. The notion that there's an internal battle is just an idea. In today's episode I'm walking you through a strategy to end the battle against yourself and approach moments of temptation by realizing there is no battle and you have o...
334: Anti-Aging Nutrition Strategies
May 13, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBThe market for anti-aging products is exploding. By 2021, it's expected to be a $216 billion dollar industry of lotions, potions, pills, products & procedures. Companies are looking to capitalize on our deep desire to delay the outward signs of aging. I have good news: the single most effective (not to mention affordable) anti-aging strategy is at the end of our fork. I'm not just saying that because I believe in the importance of quality nutrition. It's just true. The foods we eat a...
333: Mid Year Gut Check
May 11, 2017 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBWe are almost halfway through 2017. It's time for your midterm gut check. How are things going? What is working? In what ways are you contributing to your results or your lack of results? Do not let another day go by without taking the initiative and being proactive in the achievement of your goals. This short episode will help you assess what's going right, what's going wrong and help you get fired up to take full advantage of every day. Let's go! http://primalpotential.com/333-midter...
332: Attitude Adjustment
May 09, 2017 07:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBIt's time for an attitude adjustment. The pursuit of fat loss or fitness is not a competition. You aren't competing against your friends and you aren't working out to "win" - the comparison trap will screw you up & mess with your head. Last week I was reminded of this lesson after struggling during a workout. I was frustrated that I finished last until my good friend Nathan reminded me that I'm not competing: I'm training. The same is true of fat loss. You aren't competing against your...
331: Carb Storage & Fat Loss
May 06, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBThere is way too much confusion about carbohydrates. Too many people lump them all in the same category and act as if grams of carbs or calories are the only relevant factor. That's not the case. Others act as if all carbs are "bad" - also not the case. Some suggest that carbs are essential and even when pursuing fat loss we should consume multiple servings of quality carbs each day - that is untrue for most people. Some people suggest that your metabolism works like an accounting syst...
330: Overcoming Inertia
May 04, 2017 07:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBWe don't make progress because we give up, give in, delay and make excuses when things get hard. Here's the problem: change feels hardest right before you break through to it becoming easier. It's easy to start. It's easy to do the work when it's new & you're feeling motivated. If we don't master overcoming inertia - pushing through when it feels hard & we want to quit - we'll remain in the cycle of starting without ever reaching our goals or finding our true potential. In today's epis...
329: The Case Against Counting Calories
May 02, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBToday is the day. We are making a strong case against counting calories. I understand it's easy. I understand it's been "all the rage" for decades. I also understand it doesn't work. As Mark Sisson says, the calories in/calories out model is overly simple & dangerously ineffective. Fortunately, there is a strategy that is both more effective and more accurate. I hope you'll keep an open & curious mind as we make this compelling case against counting calories! http://primalpotenti...
Vacation & Your Goals
April 29, 2017 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen you're trying to eat healthier, lose weight or get fit, vacation can be a stressful thing. Lots of my clients struggle to balance vacation & their goals. You want to enjoy vacation and you don't want to feel like you're missing out, but you also don't want to throw caution to the wind and go overboard. Where's the middle? We're gonna find it in today's episode! It's not about deprivation but it's also not about having a free-for-all. Let's chat about it. http://primalpotential.c...
327: Vitamins, Supplements & Shakes
April 27, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBAre vitamins and supplements worth it? Are they important? Do they make a difference? And how do you know which ones are good and which ones aren't? Rarely does a day go by when I don't get some variation of these questions. I've been on both sides of this conversation. Prior to starting Primal Potential I worked for a dietary supplement company and worked to both formulate & market protein powders, vitamins, minerals and other products. I've also been a confused consumer, desperate to...
326: Let Me Blow Your Mind
April 25, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBTough love alert! The #1 most valuable, high impact thing you can do to improve your body & your health is improve your mindset. I can't tell you how much people dismiss this truth and instead only want to focus on diet & exercise strategy. Guys, our minds create our lives. Our thoughts drive our decisions. When you improve your mind, you make every other change in life exponentially easier. In today's episode I'm sharing a few things, mindset related, that really hit me hard this w...
325: Dietary Fats To Avoid & Why
April 22, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBDietary fat can be your best friend in health & fat loss or your worst enemy. Today's we're exploring which fats to avoid & why. I certainly had a ton of misconceptions about healthy & unhealthy fats for a long time. I thought that unsaturated fats were ideal and vegetable oils were perfectly healthy. I thought that butter & saturated fats were best avoided. I've done a ton of episodes on dietary fat (many are linked below under "Resources") but today we're focusing on which fats to ...
324: The Simple Path To Fat Loss
April 20, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBI am a simple girl. I think health & fat loss isn’t complicated. It’s not easy, but it’s also not complicated. Today I want to talk to you about the simple path to fat loss. We know the simple things to do, we just don’t do them consistently. And then, we get distracted by all the complicated tips and tricks and tactics that make companies billions of dollars every year. We bail on those strategies, bury our heads in ice cream and Doritos and then go back to searching. If we coul...
323: How Much Should You Eat?
April 18, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBLots of people want to know how much they should eat. When it comes to protein, fat & carbs, everyone wants to know: how much should you eat? How much is too much? What is the target you should look to hit? In fact, a google search of "how much protein should I eat" or the same question related to fat or carbs will yield millions of results & opinions. Today, I'm tackling that question and providing tools to help you find your own answers. The biggest take away of the episode is this: ...
322: The Expectancy Effect
April 15, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBHere's what I think: the expectancy effect, when applied, can change your life. Lately I've been getting a lot of emails from people who are struggling. Their emails say things like, "I can't get motivated" or "I do alright for a couple days but then I blow it" and "my weekends are out of control". All of these emails have one thing in common: low expectations. There is a behavioral theory called the expectancy effect. It has been studied, scientifically, in depth. It basically says th...
321: Are You Settling for "Good Enough" or "Better Than Before"?
April 13, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBAre you settling for "good enough" or not making further progress because you are "better than before"? This is something I see all the time when people make progress. Maybe they lose weight, improve their health or start making better choices. They haven't reached their goal, but their effort drops off because they begin to justify excuses & indulgences based on the improvements they've made so far. That's a red flag. By all means, celebrate your progress and improvements but don't ...
320: Happiness As The Path To Health
April 11, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat if, instead of pursuing health as the path to happiness, we pursue happiness as the path to health? What if we decide that we aren't going to fight against ourselves anymore but rather be militantly on our own side? You cannot hate your way to a body you love. You cannot sustain a battle against yourself. I want you to joyfully pursue a life you love instead of trying to escape the only one you'll ever have. http://primalpotential.com/320-path-to-health/ Resources: Breakin...