Grow With Ro

On today's episode:

• Why the scale doesn't tell the whole story
• What I actually have my clients track instead and why
• Why progress pics are the best form of progress tracking
• Measuring strength gains is also important for progress tracking and confidence building
• Why muscle is a good thing
• A guide to taking progress pics

AND MORE!

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On Today's Episode:

Being called high maintenance isn't the insult people think it is. It means you have standards, know what you want, and refuse to settle for less than you deserve!

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ENROLL NOW in the Spring Round of Rooted Foundations! 

The program starts 3/31!

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In This Episode:

1. You often ask your guests about their growing pains—what’s one you’re currently navigating, specifically around insecurity in relationships? Does a ring really solve anything?
2. From your Instagram stories, it’s clear you have a lot on your plate. How do you manage and balance it all?
3. What’s one of the most impactful realizations you’ve had that’s truly changed your life since you became aware of it?

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On Today's Episode:

• Debunking the myth that we need to be fully healed, emotionally mature, and perfect before entering a relationship.
• Realizing that everyone carries flaws and emotional baggage, and that's okay.
• The importance of growth and mutual effort in a relationship, rather than perfection.
• Why romantic relationships are harder than friendships due to constant proximity and shared life stressors.
• Discussing the balance between accepting your partner's flaws and holding them accountable for their growth.
• The danger of staying in relationships where personal growth and boundaries are ignored.
• How self-awareness and a growth mindset are more important than being “perfect” in a relationship.
• Real love is about effort, willingness to grow together, and repairing mistakes—not avoiding them.

AND MORE!

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Nikki Shumann is the founder of Edibowl Meal Prep in St. Pete, where she combines her love for health & wellness, and food & gathering. A proud mom and a dedicated fitness nut, she’s all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle while raising her little girl.

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On Today's Episode:

•  Tracking macros too soon skips self-awareness and leads to an all-or-nothing mindset.
• Step 1: Improve ingredient quality and eat at consistent times to stabilize hunger.
• Step 2: Focus on protein using hand portions instead of weighing food.
• Step 3: Be mindful of fat intake to avoid accidentally over-consuming calories.
• Step 4: Use macro tracking as a tool for refinement, not as a diet.
• Food isn’t bad—ingredients matter, and there’s a quality version of everything.
• The key to sustainability is self-awareness, structure, and a quality-first mindset.
• When you eat this way, you’re not on a diet—it’s just how you eat now.

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On today's episode:

• Discomfort isn’t a sign that you made the wrong choice; it’s a signal that you’re stretching yourself, and stretching is how you grow.
• “Safety” is where you stay the same—don’t let it keep you stuck.
• What you’re not changing, you’re choosing. And if you’re choosing it, stop complaining about it.
• Remember, the growth you’ll achieve at the end will always outweigh the temporary discomfort.
• The universe only presents you with challenges that you’re capable of handling.
• We think we know our limits based on past experiences, but the real version of you emerges through new, uncharted experiences.
• Is the discomfort truly harming you, or is it simply stretching you?]
• Nine times out of ten, it’s not that you can’t handle it—it’s that you don’t like how it feels in the moment.

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Andre runs a boutique record label called Human Records. They specialize in helping artists create from their heart, tell their story, and build meaningful careers. He is also a partner in the early morning, health conscious dance party DAYBREAKER. He produced the events in LA from 2014-2020 and built a community of over 50,000 people in Los Angeles.

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On today's episode:

• Driven by impact
• Background of his journey: from singer-songwriter to music publishing, and then starting his own record label
• Founding DayBreaker
• A song that evokes a specific emotion is felt by every human— that's the coolest impact one can make.
• If you're guided by your gut and know what you want in life, nothing can stop you.
• Starting a business is about throwing yourself into the unknown and problem-solving every day.
• You have to have an honest conversation with yourself: Is your resistance driven by fear, or is it a conscious decision to choose a different path for a valid reason? Is it just fear holding you back, or is the juice not worth the squeeze?
• Fear can hold you back, but fear can also communicate with you. You need to tune into it.
• Nothing in life is black and white.
• There is no right or wrong— every decision leads to a different path.
• Andre was misdiagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 13 and was put on immunosuppressants for 10 years.
• A mushroom trip revealed to him that he was dying internally— that was the moment that changed everything.
• Everything after that was centered around healing and course-correcting his life.
• Book referenced: Becoming Supernatural
• Thoughts are just habits.
• A big part of being healthy is your spiritual health.
• Everything in life is an energy transaction.
• A significant part of health comes down to how you think and how you view the world.
• Negativity can be intoxicating because it's so easy to relate from that place.
• Don’t just accept the environment in front of you.
• Start journaling to build self-awareness.
• Journaling allows you to see your thoughts and rewire them in real time.
• Men’s Group: Everyman Men’s Group

AND MORE!

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Lessons from my audition experience this past weekend!

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On today's episode:

• Recap of wedding venue shopping
• Why some people have a difficult time with discipline while others seem to thrive in structure
• Discipline is a learned skill, not something you're born with
• Everyone can be discipled given the right circumstances and reward system
• Discipline is a choice connected to self-awareness, priorities, and a reward system
• If you struggle with discipline, it’s not that you’re broken, lazy, or incapable; it’s that your motivations and rewards differ from those who seem disciplined
• Discipline is a reward loop
• Time blocking is a helpful tool if you lack self-awareness about how long tasks take
• It’s not about forcing yourself to become a totally different person, but understanding what drives you and using that to create your own version of discipline
• Tips for finding what motivates you toward discipline

AND MORE!

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