Today, I speak with Dr. Joshua Smith, a Psychologist specializing in chronic illness, pain, relationships, boundaries & communication. Josh and I always have insightful conversations, and today we cover topics from shattered assumption in trauma and building new patterns one expectations and beliefs. Towards the end of the episode, we dive deep into dating, expectations, and making the “right” choice.

We talk about:

-building relationships over Telehealth

-picking up on what’s missing from a conversation

-shattered assumptions

-becoming aware of your filters

-awareness to change belief patterns

-areas of confidence 

-different phases in life

-online dating

-the “right choice”

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:04 communicating virtually

12:42 picking up on the underlying truth

19:47 subjective experiences

29:50 underlying assumptions

40:20 changing patterns of belief

45:40 confidence

50:01 pretenses in dating

62:23 meeting people in different ways

75:00 uneven emotional buy in

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Today, I speak with David Gibson, leadership speaker, coach, and host of The QuEST. He’s developed a leadership development and personal growth platform that helps individuals tap into their greater abilities and provides the insights, tools, and strategies that ultimately allows them to scale their ideas and impact. Many of the underlying principle of his discussions overlap with what I tell clients. I am so excited for you to hear this conversation. 

We talk about:

-fixing other people

-becoming more while being proud of where you are

-when an excuse is an excuse

-expressing who you are

-navigating fear

-doing the inner work

-the need to progress

-respect the process

-investing in yourself

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:19 the savior complex

7:45 knowing what to do and doing what you know

12:15 execution and comfort

21:45 investigating your own worth

29:20 refusing to quit

36:35 leveling up your life

44:05 old keys won’t open new doors

47:25 expectations and disappointment

52:03 investing in your personal development

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

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Today, I speak with Team LevlUp coach, Chelsea Jo. She helps pre and postnatal moms drop 15lbs and stop the yo-yo dieting to live a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their kiddos. Chelsea was a long-time client of mine and I’m so proud of her journey from unexpected mother to Pre & Postnatal coach. 

We talk about:

-passion for pre and postnatal coaching

-surprises in pregnancy

-a mother’s support during pregnancy

-pregnancy and fitness

-retaining your identity through motherhood

-taking each day as it is

-terrible maternity clothes

-lessons learned through motherhood

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

3:25 finding a passion for coaching

7:05 surprise lessons from training

11:05 lack of education from doctors 

12:58 stages of pregnancy

16:30 struggles with nausea and taking care of your body

20:25 first trimester fatigue

23:50 second trimester sweet spot

25:05 third trimester navigation

33:50 positive things about being pregnant

36:20 overcoming motherhood stereotypes

41:20 transitions from pregnancy to motherhood

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

CONNECT WITH CHELSEA JO:

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

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Today, I speak with Nick Luebke, a musician, actor, and creator who is always searching for the deeper answers in life. We dive deep into the concepts of God, religion, and investigating the big questions of life. 

We talk about:

-the search for deeper meaning

-the concept of God and religion

-finding hope in something bigger

-embracing rest

-going from skeptic to believer

-questioning moments

-telling your authentic story

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

4:02 an awakening moment

12:01 God as hope

18:58 buying into cultural norms

21:24 the journey to believer

25:20 tithing and the church

28:53 a pivotal experience

31:30 Jesus is a boss

35:45 your passion doesn't have to be your job

40:02 showing up as yourself

41:30 advice for former self

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

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

Today, we are going to talk about igniting your fat loss goals. I’m going to give you 12 actionable tips, tell you exactly how to start, and where to get started on this journey with realistic expectations, to set you up for success. 

We talk about:

-avoiding extremes

-a plan you can adhere to 

-balancing your macros

-keep the weight off that you lose

-adding instead of restricting

-poor compensation patterns

-factors outside of the scale

-commitment versus interest

-calorie deficit is king

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

1:23 track your baseline

6:55 prioritizing protein

10:02 demonization of food

14:15 endurance over speed

21:15 keep it simple

24:50 avoiding overcorrecting

28:40 staying consistent

35:00 study on smokers

39:00 planning ahead

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Today, I speak with Jessica Gunn, a fitness trainer and mom who started her fitness journey when she was 37 years old, AFTER having four children. She shares the importance of taking care of yourself first to be a better mom, better wife, and better person. Jessica explains the difference between interested and committed and how she uses that idea to help others moms change their lives.

We talk about:

-hitter her breaking point

-moms being a martyr

-building not getting smaller

-uninformed optimism 

-chasing your own dreams

-focusing on the benefits, not body fat

-not tracking macros

-working in treats

-not needing to be perfect

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

7:50 deciding to stay with her change

14:45 pushing through the hard parts

20:25 relationship with herself

25:45 setting the example

36:40 experience with tracking

48:32 food relationship advice

55:55 exercising for health

63:03 working towards sustainability

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

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/gunning4fitness/

Website: https://gunning4fitness.com/ 

Today, I speak with Haley Cunningham, assistant coach and functional medicine coach for Team LevlUp. Our conversation focuses on people who are trying to navigate their health and fitness goals with a counterpart that isn’t supportive. Haley shares her personal experience with a partner who wasn’t supportive versus one who is. On her path to becoming a coach, Haley has been on many diets and had bouts with yo-yo dieting. She now is our go-to coach for couples.

We talk about:

-past struggles with food

-stakeholders in your life

-reasons for bettering yourself 

-projecting insecurities

-big changes through finding confidence

-paying attention to details

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

4:30 outside pressures on your decisions

7:58 affects of previous partner on her health

15:35 settling for “not that bad”

22:40 meeting her new partner

29:50 being in different seasons from your partner

32:05 factors of weight loss

39:33 letting go of control

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

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Today, I speak with Dr. Joshua Smith, a Psychologist specializing in chronic illness, pain, relationships, boundaries & communication. This is Part 2 of our series where we dive into my past. In this episode, we are reflecting on what stuck with me from our last conversation and how we can go even further this time. 

We talk about:

-business versus personal life

-coping and avoidance

-using work to avoid social settings

-mutually beneficial relationships

-projecting the future

-anxiety and trauma

-productive procrastination

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

7:11 leading with intellect over heart

15:35 control in your business

21:03 donation versus investment

39:01 spiderwebbing

46:01 anxiety character

52:34 the fear of oversharing

65:48 sharing trauma with others

80”22 you’re not responsible for someone else’s feelings

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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/

Today, I speak with Korelle Jones, a Women’s transformation coach who focuses on mind, body, and spirit. She is a client of mine who has transitioned into our Legacy program. She found her passion for nutrition and fitness back in 2016 when she went through her own health transformation. Korelle shares how her past experiences with alcohol abuse informed her work as a coach. 

We talk about:

-choosing the right coach

-trauma from childhood abuse

-being transparent as a coach

-explaining the 12 Steps

-zooming out to find peace

-kind versus nice

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

8:58 Korelle’s backstory

16:30 going through the 12 steps

25:45 moving forward through acceptance

32:30 kind not nice

34:40 lessons from Korelle

40:03 treating yourself with respect

48:15 growth and comfort

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

CONNECT WITH KORELLE:

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

Today, I speak with Jared Hamilton, a coach, dog dad, and host of Dieting From the Inside Out podcast.    Wise beyond his years, he is an entertainer on social media and an absolute joy to interact with. I am so excited he is on the podcast today. Jeremy shares how finding marital arts as a child lead him to finding a love for coaching and working with people. Jared always says butter work without inner work never works.

We talk about:

-finding a passion for coaching people 

-success through mentorship

-asking for help

-dealing with anxiety

-binge eating for different reasons

-holding onto stress in your body

-building the foundation first

Time Stamps: 

1:00 introduction

2:00 focusing on the inside to change the outside

10:20 the importance of mentorship & therapy

15:12 hiding food issues

19:53 integrating the inner work with clients

26:00 inadequacy syndrome

27:09 honesty with compassion

33:38 therapy along with coaching

35:25 quantum energetics

42:25 message to younger self

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