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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You know I love me some accountability talk but I wanted to talk about it on today's episode from a slightly different lens. I admit that I am really hard on myself and this has positives and negatives to it. Listen in as I define accountability so we are on the same page and how you can use it for your personal growth.

Time Stamps:

(0:44) Defining Accountability

(2:34) I’m So Hard on Myself

(4:30) Having a Shared Goal

(6:20) Google Is Your Best Friend

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There's a lot I want to unpack in this episode and it stems from many of the conversations I've had with friends recently, mainly around confirmation bias. It's easier to interpret any new information we receive through our existing beliefs about the world instead of challenging our own beliefs. In those challenges is where growth and new opportunities happen. I want you to really think about who you ultimately want to be in this life and what you can change to get there.

Time Stamps:

(0:18) Confirmation Bias

(1:30) What I See As a Coach

(3:28) Who Do You Ultimately Want to Be?

(7:12) What Can I Change?

(8:15) My Best Friend Example

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You've probably heard the saying, "your mind gives you before your body" and that your body is only at 40% of its capability. I've seen this so much from my decade long career as a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor and now an online coach. The resilience you build in fitness and the gym will give you a sense of accomplishment in all areas of your life. Listen in to learn what I mean.

Time Stamps:

(0:18) Building Resiliency Through Fitness

(3:20) Your Mind Gives Up Before Your Body

(6:50) Sense of Accomplishment in All Areas

(7:50) Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

(10:45) Choose Your Discomfort

(11:02) Practical Tips

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I recently had a business incident that sparked the topic of this episode because I know you've probably felt like this at least once in your life or you're currently dealing with this. What feels like loss after loss can feel defeating and internally discourage us from pushing forward. This is why having an outside perspective is so important and I want to remind you of our brain's hard wiring and what to do about it.

Time Stamps:

(0:18) What To Do When Nothing Goes Right

(2:40) What Happened Financially

(3:45) Our Brain’s Negativity Bias

(6:18) Leaning Back into Coping Strategies

(12:08) Give Yourself Grace

(13:32) If You Hate Asking For Help

(14:54) Lifestyle Resilience

(19:00) Stop Standing in Your Own Way

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Short and sweet reminder for you that it's okay to not be okay. I want to also remind you about the importance of practicing gratitude.

Time Stamps:

(0:25) Quick Mindset Reminder

(1:05) It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

(2:41) Practicing Gratitude

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I've seen self-sabotage creep up in my own life and my friend's lives and it can be the most frustrating thing to handle. I want to help you avoid self-sabotage so in today's episode, we are going to define self-sabotaging behavior, why individuals would self-sabotage themselves, action steps to take, and more!

Time Stamps:

(0:20) Self-Sabotage

(2:03) Defining Self-Sabotaging Behavior

(6:00) Going Out to Eat Example

(8:12) Bringing Awareness In

(9:03) The Fear of Success

(10:23) Low Self-Esteem

(14:10) Action Steps to Take

(14:20) Mindfulness

(16:01) Cognitive Behavior Therapy

(20:15) Set Realistic Goals

(22:23) Get Support

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I can't believe I haven't done an episode like this yet covering one of my favorite topics! I love talking habits and behavior change because this is one of the biggest reasons I've gotten to where I am now. How are establishing and solidifying habits better than relying on motivation? Listen in and find out!

Time Stamps:

(0:20) Talking Habits and Long Lasting Change

(2:13) Defining Motivation

(4:06) Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation

(6:55) Books on Habits

(9:24) Understanding Your Cues

(11:19) Breaking Habits Can Be Really Tough

(12:31) Sustainable Change

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Assertiveness can, from another perspective, come off a certain way but I want to explain what assertiveness is and the psychology of assertiveness. I struggled with assertiveness in the past and I want to share some tips and insight on how I became more assertive in my everyday life.

Time Stamps:

(0:26) Just Celebrated International Women’s Day

(3:24) What Assertiveness Actually Is

(7:00) The Psychology of Assertiveness

(9:48) Enrolled in Kickboxing

(14:23) Reflect Before Responding

(17:25) Gradual Exposure

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