I am constantly reminded of the importance of setting boundaries in all areas of life and I thought it was important enough to talk about again! Whether it's with your mental health, work, or the gym sometimes, boundaries help us avoid burnout and stay true to our goals and desires. I want to share why you're never less than anyone else and my probably controversial opinion on having a wedding.

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(0:28) Setting Boundaries

(2:40) Boundaries with Mental Health and Work

(3:35) Other People’s Boundaries

(14:20) You’re Never Less Than Anyone Else

(19:12) Wedding Example

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I recently saw a tweet (giving credit where credit is due) that inspired this episode on how we can structure our to do list's and simultaneously create boundaries and personal freedom. If you haven't been able to do the things you want to do for yourself in awhile and feel like you're always doing things for other people, this is a can't miss episode.

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(0:28) Short Episode Inspired by a Tweet

(1:40) The Tweet

(5:08) Where Boundaries Come In

(7:12) Upgrading the To Do List

(11:10) Please Share with a Friend

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I had a friend ask in one of my group chats for permission to take a nap… I said bro… yes it's okay to take a nap and rest. The grind mentality has been shoved down our throats as the only way to success and that's just not true. Hobbies are important. Rest is important. Your life outside of your career is important. Let today's episode be a reminder of that.

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(2:00) Feeling Like You Always Have to Be On

(5:20) Making Time For Hobbies

(8:36) Building Muscle and Rest

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You've probably heard this phrase thrown around a lot on the internet and no I'm not promising you a completely new body in 30 days. What I will promise you is if you do the things I am sharing with you in today's episode, you'll be unrecognizable from 30 days ago and you will have set yourself up for life long habits that will serve you in getting the body of your dreams down the road.

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(1:05) Being Unrecognizable in 30 Days

(2:57) Defining a Habit

(5:31) Sleep

(10:30) Protein and Veggies

(12:15) Increasing Your Steps

(13:09) Drink Water

(14:48) Don’t Be a Dick to Yourself

(17:27) Master Your Habits

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Different style of episode today and one I hope you go back to in the future. I took some time to write out some life truths I've learned in my time on this planet but here's the catch: I'm not going to explain them. Take them as they are and agree or disagree. These are true to me right now and hopefully they serve you too!

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(0:20) 20 Quick Life Truths

(1:00) What I Try to Instill in My Little Sisters

(2:10) My List

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I am constantly reminded in all areas of life that discomfort in the short term will lead to growth in the long term. In today's episode, I want to define discomfort and growth, what optimal anxiety looks like so we aren't overstressed but still performing at our best, looking at situations as growth opportunities, and more!

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(0:18) Discomfort=Growth

(2:10) Defining Discomfort and Growth

(5:17) Optimal Anxiety

(10:40) Reframing to A Growth Opportunity

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I hate to break it to you: the gym isn't your therapy. While exercise can help with mood and overall health, it doesn't replace therapy and personal development work. Before you disagree, listen to this episode as I explain why I believe this!

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(0:26) The Gym Isn’t Therapy

(3:15) The Benefits of Exercise

(5:02) My Struggles with Anxiety and Depression

(6:07) Walking is HUGE

(7:18) Integrating Personal Development Practices

(12:23) You Can’t Outrun or Outlift Your Problems

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One of the biggest things we work with clients on at Lifts with Alex is making nutrition a sustainable, healthy habit for life. What do I mean by that?

With the amount of diets you are bombarded with on social media, it's no wonder why the topic of nutrition is confusing and even harder to "stick" to one. We need to find a personalized solution for YOU specifically and that's why finding a sustainable plan for YOU is key!

I want to share with you how you can find sustainable nutrition in your life and give you a few real world tips I use and that our clients use as well!

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(0:17) Talking Nutrition

(1:30) Sustainable Nutrition

(4:45) The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned About Nutrition

(6:47) Mindful Eating

(8:55) You Can Always Go Back to Your Food

(11:50) The Magic of Rotisserie Chicken

(13:10) Accountability and Support

(13:50) Meal Prep in Advance

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If you listened to Monday's episode, you'll know I just got back from a fitness business conference and what was talked about is fresh in my mind. Something in particular has stood out to me for awhile and I've been a fan of Tom Bilyeu and his wife Lisa for a long time. One of his most memorable quotes is, "the most important thing is what you think about yourself when you're by yourself". So many people can't stand to be with themselves in silence with their own thoughts. I want to explain why this is so important, especially in today's social media age.

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(0:40) CoachingCon and Tom Bilyeu 

(1:45) My Journey of Self-Acceptance

(3:35) Why Self-Acceptance is Important

 (8:03) Sense of Validation and Social Media

(11:26) Call Yourself Out on Your BS

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Are you letting fear get in the way of starting something you know is best for you? Fear is normal but we don't have to let it hold us back. I just got back from a business conference and one of the central themes of each presenters talk was feeling fear and taking action despite the fear. Sound familiar? Listen in as I explain how to navigate fear and go after what you want.

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(0:20) Just Got Back from CoachingCon

(0:58) Talking Fear

(2;50) Fear is Normal

(4:41) Ask Questions

(7:00) People Will Judge You Regardless

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