On today’s episode, I talk with a good friend of mine, Marissa Chong. She’s a fitness coach and owner of Permanent Change Coaching, who helps career-driven work from home women get off the yo-yo diet rollercoaster for life. She’s also an excellent businesswoman whom I connected with when I first launched  my business. She was a huge support for me and I can’t wait for you to hear our vulnerable conversation!

We talk about:

-less perfect and more consistent

-stories we tell ourself

-“shoulding” on yourself

-permission not to conform

-intention versus action

-finding focus and removing pressure

-seeking the approval of others

-external and internal motivation

-fully committing

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

5:36 bridging the camp between what you want and what you’re doing

13:06 things you “should do”

21:20 prioritizing your focus

27:23 knowing when to pivot

33:45 joy in the pursuit

41:58 imposter syndrome

47:36 seeing the approval of others

55:30 lessons from this experience

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On today’s episode, I talk with a good friend of mine, Tanner Niels. He’s a creator who loves to write and nerd out on the psychology behind taking action. He has been trained and mentored by some of the BEST copywriters in the industry. And he’s helped me understand the different behaviors, patterns, and though processes behind different types of people. 

We talk about:

-archetypes and patterns

-fears behind actions

-defaulting to one archetype

-relationship dynamics and partner selection

-balance of masculine a& feminine energy

-problems with modern masculinity

-the pressure to pursue

-biological imperatives

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:15 diving into archetypes

8:55 women with masculine energy

11:02 polarities of masculine and feminine energy

16:20 archetypes and personality disorders

24:25 the spectrum of masculine & feminine energy

31:20 equal opportunity is not equal outcome

39:15 embodying natural tendencies

52:40 advice for improving relationships

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/tannerniels_/

Website: https://tannerniels.com/

On today’s episode, I go into my story and how I’ve gained the perspective I have. But instead of sitting her talking about me, I want to share parts of my story that could help you overcome struggles you’re having. I’ll be answering questions that were submitted and I’ll walk through those and share what has helped me solve some of these problems. 

We talk about:

-cultivating your relationships

-overcoming food fears

-the only way out is through

-finding a partner

-moving past heartbreak

-setting priorities

-maximizing productivity

-being an athlete without competing

-fitness that fits

-predatory marketing

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:07 building a better relationship with food and yourself

13:30 adding to life and removing things

19:13 schedules for success

25:35 walking away from competing

33:30 suffering by choice and not by consequence

35:29 struggles with body fat and body image

39:15 podcast recommendations 

42:35 staying focused and motivated

47:30 major life moments

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On today’s episode, I’m speaking with Katie Ferland, a long-time client, client support specialist, the OG and arguably the MVP of Team LevlUp. Kaity and I walk a lot together and get into deep conversations that I always wish we had recorded! In this conversation, we dive into some of her personal struggles, and struggles many of you share, like having difficult conversations with friends and family, as well as expressing your insecurities. You don’t want to miss this conversation!We talk about:-intimacy and body image-feeling worthy of affection-being comfortable with your body-avoiding intimacy with work-lifelong struggles with weight -open communication with your spouse-looking forward to the future-be willing to hear the answer-suffering is requiredTime Stamps: 1:00 introduction2:20 intimate conversations with your partner6:02 struggling with feeling worthy10:15 how internal struggles affect your partner14:27 going through a period of weight gain22:30 having a supportive husband30:34 improvements in her relationship39:30 getting support not permission44:13 difficult conversation54:01 how you feel about getting attentionCONNECT WITH KAIT:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/Email: [email protected] FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptrainingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelleEmail List: First Dibs on Freebies and Tips!Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelleSnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22CONNECT WITH KAITY:IG: https://www.instagram.com/resilientfearlessunstoppable/

On today’s episode, I share parts of my story, the mistakes I’ve made and the lessons I’ve learned from those mistakes. I share these in the hope that you can avoid the pitfalls I encountered. I want to share the mindset I’ve cultivated over time that has allowed me to push forward and keep growing. This is part one of a series, so make sure you tune in for more!

We talk about:

-changing your perspective of yourself

-struggling in abusive relationships

-the importance of “it depends”

-making hard decisions

-growth and contribution

-thinking for yourself

-seeing both sides

-understanding of self

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

3:10 creating the life you want

9:40 the value of education 

15:30 choosing the right coach

17:06 making hard decisions

24:30 the uncertainty of life

30:30 judgement and personal attacks

35:55 showing up as yourself

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On today’s episode, Dr. Josh Smith joins me for a conversation about psychopathy, sociopathy, and anti-personality disorder. We talk about how those terms differ in colloquial usage and clinical usage, and how diagnoses aren’t necessarily what people think they are. 

We talk about:

-clinical versus colloquial usage of terms

-diagnosis versus description

-research behind the variables

-corporate sociopaths

-the prevalence of lying

-compartmentalizing

-being a good therapist

-the role of empathy

-empaths and narcissists 

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

5:30 criminality of these terms

15:45 psychopath versus sociopath

20:05 affect and behaviors

27:20 corporate sociopaths 

38:25 an encounter with a true psychopath

55:00 compartmentalizing when working with clients

81:30 Kait’s test results

88:45 understanding hurt

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Event Page: https://www.levluptraining.com/event-details/elev8-2023-2

CONNECT WITH JOSH:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drj.smith/

On today’s episode, I’m talking to people who feel stuck. Maybe you feel like you should have it all figured out, but you don’t. You don’t know where to look or where to go and you find yourself turning to social media and feeling inadequate, like there’s something wrong with you. I share my experience with those feelings and how I handle them when they come up. The truth is, none of us have it all figured out. So, listen in today for action steps to overcome these feelings.

We talk about:

-feelings of inadequacy

-having fun on social media

-the point of a conversation

-beliefs around success

-learning from others

-different chapters in life

-self-inflicted pressure 

-building a skillset

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

4:00 the purpose of social media

9:08 thoughts around triggers

16:03 complicated thoughts

20:25 the process of transformation

27:40 fear about what to be doing

34:20 what can you live with?

CONNECT WITH KAIT:

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Event Page: https://www.levluptraining.com/event-details/elev8-2023-2

On today’s episode, I give you a behind the scenes look into my mini cut, and how I’m setting myself up to be successful. I’ll also share some of the things you can do to go into a fat loss phase with intention to make the process easy. I’m an open book and want to be transparent with what I’m experience, in the hopes that it will help you on your journey.

We talk about:

-why people struggle

-long term consequences to short term stupidity

-recovering your hormones

-the truth about body recomposition

-meal prep hacks

-pattern interrupting

-training habits

-keeping things simple

-training to failure

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:10 my experience competing

13:30 taking time off

17:02 body recomposition

20:01 practical food tips

32:30 being aware of your habits

34:43 training with intention

CONNECT WITH KAIT:

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Email: [email protected]

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Today’s episode is a presentation I just gave at the Sleep Summit, so a topic that we haven't really covered on the podcast. I want you to take notes on this one! Get out a pen and paper, or pull up Notes on your phone and get all the tactical tips I give so you can TAKE ACTION to move yourself forward. 

We talk about:

-creating endurance 

-pacing, direction, awareness, vision

-goal setting

-exploring burnout

-willingness to iterate

-amplifying strengths

-needing a support system

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

4:30 creating endurance

6:35 pacing, not speed

12:45 goals that align with your values

14:14 is burnout real?

16:17 direction, not just movement

18:55 adaptability and awareness

21:45 monitoring progress

23:20 end of day tracking

26:38 paint a clear vision

31:55 it won’t be easy  

CONNECT WITH KAIT:

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Email: [email protected]

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Event Page: https://www.levluptraining.com/event-details/elev8-2023-2

Today’s episode will either comfort you or confront you. It’s a lot insights from the last few weeks of my life. I also answer many questions a lot of you have asked me recently, tough conversations I’ve had to have, and life lessons I want to open up about so you know you’re not alone. 

We talk about:

-nice versus kind

-staying stuck in the past

-being focused on the problem

-choosing to be stuck

-identifying with labels

-being your own hero

-independent women

-stop procrastinating

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

1:26 feedback and honestly

9:58 being solution oriented

14:30 hurt people hurt people

19:45 choosing your suffering

22:45 you are your own hero

30:00 a word to women

38:30 understanding your why

44:01 who are you surrounded by

CONNECT WITH KAIT:

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Event Page: https://www.levluptraining.com/event-details/elev8-2023-2