Strong Jon Fitness

EP 141 - Somehow, We Manage w/Laura Vlahogiannakos


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In today’s episode of the Strong Jon Fitness Podcast, I get to chat with my wife Laura Vlahogiannakos! She runs LVA Services helping fitness coaches organize their tasks, systems and admin work so they save time while growing their business. This conversation is incredibly exciting as we get to share our experiences in life balancing running our business, raising two young kids, growing as a couple, and still managing our own health and fitness goals


Takeaways

  • Communication is key to managing a household and running businesses while maintaining health and fitness.

  • Having weekly marriage meetings helps set the tone for the week and allows for open discussion of challenges and problems.

  • Using digital and physical calendars helps keep track of family activities and individual commitments.

  • Prioritizing weight training can improve confidence and help overcome social anxiety.

  • Making time for each other as a couple is important for maintaining a strong relationship.

  • Expressing emotions and validating each other's feelings can improve communication and emotional intimacy.

  • Finding a balance between individual goals and family responsibilities is crucial for overall well-being.

  • Chapters

    00:00 Managing a Household and Running Businesses

    06:24 Weekly Marriage Meetings

    08:51 Using Calendars to Stay Organized

    13:41 Prioritizing Weight Training

    16:07 Balancing Work and Fitness

    20:50 Navigating Change and Uncertainty

    25:13 Balancing work and personal life

    32:37 The role of therapy in improving communication

    35:34 The importance of physical intimacy in a relationship

    37:01 Validating each other's feelings

    38:18 Creating structure and routine

    41:44 Prioritizing health and fitness

    45:35 Making time for each other as a couple

    48:28 The connection between communication, physical intimacy, and relationship satisfaction


    Connect with Laura:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/lva.services/

    Apply For 1-1 Coaching: https://bit.ly/FITPARENT

    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/strongjonfitness/


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