FIT CHICKS Chat

Almost 18 years. 8 figures. Same two best friends who met in science class at 14.

So how do you actually build a business that big... and then KEEP it that long without burning it (or your friendship) to the ground?

In this episode, Laura and Amanda pull back the curtain on something they don't usually talk about out loud: the 4 things they chose to believe. Not skills. Not strategy. Beliefs. The quiet, foundational stuff they come back to when things get rocky (and real talk, it's gotten rocky).

They get into the stuff most people leave out of the highlight reel. A lawsuit that nearly took everything. A deal they were handed on national TV... and walked away from. The moments they each thought, "I don't know if I want to do this anymore."

And underneath all of it? Four beliefs that changed everything.

We're not listing them here. Because reading them in a caption isn't the same as hearing WHY they matter and how they actually play out when your back's against the wall.

Press play. Then ask yourself the question they leave you with: what are YOU choosing to believe?

💛 Ready to take the next step?

Here are other ways we can help you build your dream coaching business:

1️⃣ Grab your FREE ticket to Holistic Weight Loss Coach Week, April 8–10 → fitchicksacademy.com/coachweek

2️⃣Learn more about becoming a Certified Holistic Nutrition & Health Coach specializing in weight loss — and help any client achieve transformation! 👉 www.fitchicksacademy.com/hwlebrochure

3️⃣ Get new meal plans, recipes, coaching tools, and social media content every month inside the Coaches Club → https://fitchicksacademy.com/coachclub

4️⃣ Access 11+ done-for-you programs & courses for health and wellness coaches → https://fitchicksacademy.com/shop

What if your next breakthrough didn't come from another meal plan, workout program, or health challenge?

What if it came from asking yourself a better question?

In this reflective solo episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda shares five powerful questions that have the potential to completely shift the way you think about your health, habits, goals, and personal growth.

After coaching thousands of women over the years, one thing has become clear: lasting transformation doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from developing the self-awareness to ask the right questions.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• What you're really hoping your health goals will give you

• Why perfectionism may be keeping you stuck

• The habits that are creating your current reality

• How to start thinking like the healthiest version of yourself

• Whether your current approach to health is actually sustainable

Whether you're on your own wellness journey, an aspiring coach, or someone who simply wants to create more lasting change in your life, this episode will encourage you to slow down, reflect, and look at your health from a completely different perspective.

Grab a journal, take a walk, or simply listen with an open mind—these questions might reveal more than you expect.

And if you're passionate about helping others create sustainable transformation through nutrition, mindset, and behavior change, our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification is now open for enrollment.

Learn more here:

https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc

Make sure to hit the +FOLLOW button to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode of FIT CHICKS Chat. And if you enjoy the show, we'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating or review—it helps more women discover the podcast and join our amazing community.

Thank you for listening, and remember: sometimes the most powerful changes begin with a single question.

Let's have some real talk. 👀

Coaches are NOT being replaced by AI, GLP-1 medications, or the latest health apps.

Generic coaches are.

And in this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda are breaking down exactly what separates the coaches who will always have clients, always stay relevant, and always be able to adapt — from the ones who are quietly getting left behind.

Because here's the thing… if you're handing your clients a meal plan and calling it coaching, that's not coaching. And deep down, you probably already know it.

You'll hear us break down:

• Why the coaching industry is shifting fast — and what it means for YOUR business right now
• The real reason most coaches aren't getting their clients results (this one might sting a little, but you need to hear it)
• The difference between giving someone a roadmap and actually sitting in the passenger seat with them — and why it changes everything
• The 4 B's of holistic weight loss coaching — Body, Brain, Behavior, and Business — and why mastering all four makes you completely untouchable in this industry
• Why GLP-1s, AI, and apps are NOT your competition (and how to coach alongside them instead of fearing them)
• What we're covering inside Coach Camp, May 27–29 — and why you need to block your calendar NOW 👇

This is the conversation the industry needs to have. Whether you're an established coach who wants to level up, or someone who's just starting out and wants to do it RIGHT — this episode is for you.

Press play. This one's a banger. 💛

🎟️ Join us for Coach Camp May 27–29! Dive deep into all 4 B's with us live → fitchicksacademy.com/coachcamp

(Prices increase Monday, May 25th — grab your ticket before it goes up!)

Ready to take the next step? Here are other ways we can help you build your dream coaching business:

3️⃣ Get new meal plans, recipes, coaching tools, and social media content every month inside the Coaches Club → https://fitchicksacademy.com/coachclub

4️⃣ Access 11+ done-for-you programs & courses for health and wellness coaches → https://fitchicksacademy.com/shop

So many people believe confidence is something you magically wake up with one day.

That one day you’ll finally feel:

• ready

• fearless

• certain

• qualified

• confident enough to begin

But what if confidence actually comes after action… not before it?

In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda break down one of the biggest myths around confidence and why waiting to “feel ready” is often the exact thing keeping people stuck.

We talk about:

• why confidence is built — not born

• how action creates self-belief

• why fear and confidence can exist at the same time

• the hidden reason people stay stuck in overthinking

• how to start building self-trust right now

• practical mindset shifts to stop holding yourself back

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect moment” to start something important in your life, business, health journey, or personal growth… this episode is for you.

Because confidence is not something you find.

It’s something you build.

And honestly, one of the biggest confidence-building moments in life is deciding to finally take action on something that’s been calling you for a long time.

If you’ve been thinking about stepping into the health and coaching space, helping women transform their lives, or turning your passion for wellness into meaningful work, our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification begins June 29th.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.

You simply need to be willing to start.

Learn more and enroll here:

https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc

Make sure to hit the +FOLLOW button to subscribe to FIT CHICKS Chat, and if you enjoy the show we’d be so grateful if you could leave a rating or review to help more women discover the podcast.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, resistant, or just straight-up confused about AI… this episode is for you. 🎙️

Laura and Amanda are getting REAL in this one — sharing exactly how they're using AI inside their coaching business right now, why they think it's the biggest opportunity health coaches have seen in years, and the mindset shift that changes everything.

And no, it's not about being tech-savvy. It's not about keeping up with every new platform. And it's definitely not about doing more.

You'll hear us break down:

• The 3 buckets Laura uses to decide what's actually worth her time with AI — and how this simple filter cuts through the overwhelm instantly
• Why the thought of learning AI is usually WAY more stressful than actually doing it (the bandwidth drain is REAL, and we talk about it)
• The mindset shift that separates coaches who are growing with AI from coaches who are falling behind — and it has nothing to do with being "tech-savvy"
• How we're using AI inside our programs and business RIGHT NOW, including the tools we've built for our holistic menopause coaches and weight loss coaches
• Why this moment in time is actually the biggest opportunity we've ever seen for health coaches who are willing to show up and learn

Press play. You're going to want to hear this. 💛

Ready to take the next step? Here are other ways we can help you build your dream coaching business:

3️⃣ Get new meal plans, recipes, coaching tools, and social media content every month inside the Coaches Club → https://fitchicksacademy.com/coachclub

4️⃣ Access 11+ done-for-you programs & courses for health and wellness coaches → https://fitchicksacademy.com/shop

How many times have you said to yourself…

“Monday I’m starting again.”

New plan.

New diet.

New rules.

New motivation.

If that cycle feels familiar, this episode is for you.

In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, we break down why so many women don’t need another diet — they need a new strategy built for real life.

After coaching thousands of women through health and weight loss transformations, we’ve seen firsthand that lasting results rarely come from more restriction. They come from the right habits, mindset shifts, support, and a plan that works beyond perfect conditions.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most diets fail smart, motivated women

• What we’ve learned coaching thousands of women

• Why mindset and identity matter more than motivation

• The role stress, hormones, and real life play in results

• What women actually need instead of another reset

• How to build sustainable habits that last

If you’ve ever felt frustrated starting over again and again, this episode will help you shift your perspective and create a more supportive path forward.

And if you feel called to help other women do the same, our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification begins Monday.

Inside the program, we teach you how to coach women through real transformation using nutrition, mindset, behavior change, and holistic strategies that work.

Learn more and enroll here:

https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc

Make sure to hit the +FOLLOW button to subscribe to FIT CHICKS Chat, and if you enjoy the show we’d be so grateful if you left a rating or review to help more women discover the podcast.

What if the reason your results aren't sticking has nothing to do with your plan — and everything to do with what you skipped before you started it? Most of us are wired to take action. Add a new strategy. Try a new protocol. Push harder. But action without awareness is just noise — and it's exactly why so many people stay stuck despite doing all the things.

In this episode, we're breaking down why "adding more" is the trap most people never see coming, the real reason cookie-cutter plans fail, and the simple audit framework that finally shows you where you're actually starting from. Whether you're helping clients with weight loss or building your own coaching business, this one will shift how you see everything.

Hit play — you won't want to skip this one.

💛 Ready to take the next step?

Here are other ways we can help you build your dream coaching business:

1️⃣ Grab your FREE ticket to Holistic Weight Loss Coach Week, April 8–10 → fitchicksacademy.com/coachweek

2️⃣Learn more about becoming a Certified Holistic Nutrition & Health Coach specializing in weight loss — and help any client achieve transformation! 👉 www.fitchicksacademy.com/hwlebrochure

3️⃣ Get new meal plans, recipes, coaching tools, and social media content every month inside the Coaches Club → https://fitchicksacademy.com/coachclub

4️⃣ Access 11+ done-for-you programs & courses for health and wellness coaches → https://fitchicksacademy.com/shop

There is more nutrition advice online than ever before.

Cut carbs.

Snack every few hours.

Drink smoothies.

Eat clean.

And while a lot of this advice sounds healthy… some of it may actually be doing the opposite of what people hope — contributing to weight gain instead of weight loss.

In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda break down five common “healthy” nutrition habits that can backfire and prevent people from reaching their goals.

You’ll learn:

• Why simply “eating healthy foods” can still lead to weight gain

• The truth about snacking every few hours

• Why cutting carbs completely often backfires

• The hidden calorie trap in smoothies

• Why “clean eating” doesn’t mean unlimited eating

Most importantly, we share the simple nutrition habits that actually create sustainable results.

Understanding these common nutrition myths is one of the key things we teach inside our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification, where we train coaches how to help clients break free from confusing diet advice and build sustainable weight loss strategies that actually work.

Our next certification program starts April 20th, and enrollment is now open.

Learn more and enroll here:

https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc

Make sure to hit the +FOLLOW button to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, and if you enjoy the show we would love if you could leave a rating or review to help more women discover it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve tried every diet under the sun and nothing seems to stick… you’re not alone.

After years of dieting, many women stop trusting the process — and eventually stop trusting their own body.

In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda break down why years of dieting can actually disconnect us from our body’s natural signals and make it harder to stay consistent with healthy habits.

You’ll learn:

• Why dieting creates a cycle of hope and disappointment

• The psychological effects of years of restrictive eating

• How dieting disconnects people from hunger and fullness signals

• Why the scale often becomes the only measure of success

• Simple ways to rebuild trust with your body and your habits

Understanding this cycle is incredibly important for anyone who wants to support women with sustainable weight loss and behavior change.

That’s exactly why we created the Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification, where we teach coaches how to help clients break free from the dieting cycle and build lasting habits that actually work.

Our next program starts April 20th, and registration is now open.

You can learn more and enroll here:

https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc

Make sure to hit the +FOLLOW button to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a new episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, and if you enjoy the show we would love if you could leave a rating or review to help more women discover it.