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  • E72: More Than Weightlifting: How Fitness Transforms Your Mindset

    On Today's Episode:

    • Complaining doesn’t serve anyone – It only transfers negativity to others.
    • Energy isn’t destroyed – It’s simply transferred, so focus on transferring positive energy.
    • Movement is the key to building trust – It helps overcome self-doubt and builds confidence.
    • Fitness teaches self-assurance – Through consistent effort, you develop confidence in your abilities.
    • Fitness builds resilience – Every workout is a chance to push through challenges and grow stronger.
    • The “Three Feet from Gold” concept – Success often comes right after the point where most people quit.
    • Fitness teaches patience – Results take time, and progress comes through steady effort.
    • 'Taking action leads to confidence – Action, even small steps, is the foundation for building self-confidence.
    • Fitness instills discipline – Regular practice builds habits that promote focus and consistency.
    • Discipline follows intrinsic motivation – When you are motivated by personal values, discipline becomes easier.
    • Commit only to what matters – When you connect with the deeper why behind your actions, you’re more likely to follow through.

    And More!

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    31 min
  • E71: Living Authentically As a Christian, W/Madisen Johnson

    Madisen is a Christian and very actively involved in her local church body. She loves studying Scripture, enjoying fellowshipping with the single adults ministry at her church, and singing louder than necessary all the time. She is a nanny to 5 beautiful girls and loves being an influence and encourager in their lives.

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    On This Episode:

    • The pursuit of theatre originated from a personal desire.
    • It can be challenging to discern whether your faith is genuine—rooted in divine inspiration or simply a product of your upbringing.
    • There’s a significant difference between identifying as a Christian and truly loving Jesus, obeying Him, and recognizing Him as the ultimate authority in your life.
    • Understanding the distinction between adhering to biblical teachings and living for Christ is crucial.
    • True faith requires an active relationship with God; you can’t please Him without first having Him in your life.
    • Linking faith and convictions to fleeting emotions can be perilous, as emotions are unpredictable.
    • A solid starting point is reading Scripture and reflecting on whether your life aligns with its teachings.

    AND MORE!

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    59 min
  • E68: Ketamine Therapy, Functional Medicine, and Navigating Confidence, W/Melanie Joy Moyer

    Melanie is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s in nursing, psychology, and social work and is currently completing her masters in nursing to become a functional medicine Nurse Practitioner. Melanie has had her own personal struggles with health and mental well-being and learned at a young age the power of discovering the root cause and investing in self discovery is essential to true health and fulfillment.

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    On This Episode:

    • Why Mel chose to work in functional medicine
    • Her journey through an eating disorder, IBS, and chronic high cortisol, leading to prescriptions like Prilosec, birth control, Xanax, sleeping pills, and antidepressants, which sparked her curiosity about the traditional medical system and the functional practitioner route
    • The importance of identifying the root cause of health issues
    • Coconut oil as a superior alternative to Neosporin
    • Using tea tree oil for cold sores
    • Understanding that high cholesterol isn’t the main concern; focus on the LDL to HDL ratio
    • The tendency of doctors to prescribe medication because many patients resist making necessary lifestyle changes
    • How action fosters confidence
    • Exploring Ketamine Therapy
    • Highlighting a Tampa Ketamine clinic
    • The benefits of the ancestral diet
    • Learning intuitive eating; the importance of gathering lab data instead of seeking external validation for health choices

    AND MORE!

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    1 hr 35 min
  • E67: The Power of Taking Action

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    35 min
  • E65: Owning Your Emotions and Knowing When to Leave, W/Scarlott Nissim

    About Scarlott: Artist, Animal Lover, Accountant
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    On today's episode;

    • Conflict in relationships is normal.
    • Anger is an important emotion.
    • It’s okay for others to be angry with you; it doesn’t make you a bad person.
    • It’s easier to lose your temper than to communicate through conflict effectively.
    • Your emotions and feelings are always valid—they come from somewhere, so they shouldn’t be disregarded. It’s about what you choose to do with them and how you act.
    • You cannot control how the other person will act in a way that’s healthy for the relationship.
    • In every relationship, there will be times when one partner takes on more of the emotional load.
    • People in abusive situations may avoid talking to their support network out of fear of how it might affect their friends’ opinions about their partner.
    • Sharing details about your life and relationship with close friends can help them act as a journal, tracking progress or growth you might overlook.
    • When you’re deeply invested in a relationship, it’s easy to deceive yourself about it.
    • Ask your friends, “What do you need from me right now? Support or honest feedback?”
    • Choose friends who aren’t afraid to tell you when you’re the one at fault.
    • Share both the positive and negative aspects of your relationship with your friends.
    • Suppressing your anger doesn’t make you emotionally superior.
    • Not every desired lifelong relationship will work out; sometimes trauma or readiness issues make it unfeasible.
    • Leaving an unfavorable situation is challenging due to the effort required to adopt new habits and manage unknown logistics.
    • Find a partner who you enjoy being friends with.
    • Sexual energy fluctuates; without a solid friendship, relationships may falter.
    • Marriage is not the end goal; it’s the starting line.
    • If marriage is viewed as an “end,” what is there left to fight for once you reach it?
    • Communication is key: “Did you mean ___ when you said that? Because that’s what I heard.” Ask clarifying questions.
    • In relationships, it’s sometimes a matter of preference and boundaries rather than fault.

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    1 hr 17 min
  • E64: Transparency, Effort, and Negotiation

    On Today's Episode:

    • The beauty of long-term relationships is having a life buddy whose mind and opinions you value, offering a completely different perspective on the world—so you get to experience life through two viewpoints.
    • The goal is to end up in a relationship with someone who fascinates you and who you continue to be curious about.
    • Picking a partner for life means you'll always have a second perspective on the world, a second trusted opinion on a problem or scenario, and together you can link arms and come up with a plan or solution that's better than what you would come up with individually.
    • In a relationship, you don’t want to compromise; you want to negotiate.
    • Relationships don’t typically start because of fascination with the other person; they start because of attachment.
    • Sex: sometimes you’re totally into it, sometimes you take one for the team, and sometimes you have to TRY to get into it. And try you should!
    • You will not have a sustainable relationship if you’re only thinking about yourself.
    • You can’t have love without respect, and you can’t have respect without trust.
    • The expectations I have for my relationship is that the transparency I have with my girlfriends is the bare minimum of the transparency that should be allowed in your relationship.
    • It is part of growing up to learn to sit with uncomfortable feelings and to do things for the sake of another’s happiness.
    • Small issues should be discussed but not made into huge issues.

    And more!

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    41 min
  • E63: Charting His Own Path: Bodybuilding, Coming Out, and Self Acceptance, W/Antonio Stephens

    Antonio is a storyteller and creative. His career journey, from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to Levi Strauss & Co., highlights the power of storytelling and authentic connection. As the Director of Culture Communications and Talent Brand Marketing, he champions workplace inclusion and creates compelling narratives. Through his podcast “Life Chats With Friends,” Antonio shares invaluable lessons on wellness and growth, enriching both personal and professional development for his community.

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    On today's episode:

    • Competitive Bodybuilding: The Illusion of Health and Wellness
    • Long-term, sustainable physical results begin with cultivating the mind.
    • The best coaches often draw from their own lived experiences.
    • Antonio’s pivotal growth moment came from accepting his sexuality.
    • Marriage isn’t about the big wedding—it’s in the everyday details of how you operate and treat each other long after the festivities.
    • Growing up as a gay man in a deeply Catholic household.
    • Choosing himself: “Is losing my family part of saving myself?”
    • Setting boundaries with his mother.
    • Navigating roles in a gay relationship.
    • Transitioning from a “parent-child” dynamic with family to an “adult-adult” relationship.
    • Returning to family as an adult: How to stay authentic without compromising parts of yourself to make others comfortable.
    • You have two choices: embrace your authenticity or remain sad and suppressed.
    • Understand the emotions driving your thoughts.
    • Learn from others’ processes and experiences—you’re not alone in your feelings.
    • Book referenced: Atlas of the Heart.
    • Practice compassion: Be kind to yourself during moments of doubt or uncertainty.
    • You’re here to chart your own path.
    • Ram Dass.
    • Seek self-discovery: The path might be dark, but eventually, you realize that you are the light.
    • Referenced: Paul Selig’s books.
    • Patience with growth: You can’t excel at chapter 12 without going through chapters 10 and 11 first.

    AND MORE!

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    1 hr 9 min

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Welcome to "Grow with Ro"! I'm your host, Romana. Join me on this journey as we explore various topics that will help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be in every…