WE’RE BACK.After four months away from the podcast — and our first episode together since January — *Lais and The Coach* is officially back for Episode 10 of 2026.And this isn’t just a catch-up episode.This is the beginning of the *NXT LVL of the show.*In this episode, we talk about where we’ve been, why Miami has reignited something in us, what Team NXT LVL actually means today, and why we’re more committed than ever to helping people experience a serious physical transformation *without having to stop living their lives to do it.*We get into:• Why Lais is documenting every single day of her road to *WBFF Atlantic City*• What we’re doing differently for her 12th show• Why contest prep does NOT have to mean living like a monk• Eating out, Cuban toast, ice cream, travel, family life and still making progress• Why most people misunderstand what “discipline” actually looks like• The difference between restriction and being meticulous• Why consistency matters more than constantly changing the plan• What real coaching looks like beyond handing someone a meal plan and workout• Why we created *2688 — our 16-Week Body & Lifestyle Transformation*• Building a physique that doesn’t just look great — but is strong, mobile, athletic and functional• Rafael’s *50 Weeks to 50* journey and why getting older doesn’t mean becoming less capable• Why there is ALWAYS another level• Why investing in yourself isn’t selfish• And why we want YOU to become part of this show instead of simply watching itOne of the biggest ideas in this episode:**The destination isn’t the transformation.The process is.**The stage.The photoshoot.The number on the scale.Those can be incredible moments.But who you become during the weeks and months required to get there?That’s the part that can change everything.And that’s what we want this next season of *Lais and The Coach* to document.We also want this show to become more interactive.Ask questions.Leave comments.Disagree with us.Tell us what you’re working toward.Tell us what you want us to discuss.Tell us who you think should sit down with us.We’re going to start pulling questions and conversations directly from this community — and some of these episodes may even happen *with you sitting in the room with us.*There are enough bots talking to bots online.We want real people talking to real people.👇 *So start here: What is YOUR NXT LVL right now?*Tell us in the comments.---🔥 *2688 — A 16-Week Body & Lifestyle Transformation*16 weeks. 112 days. 2,688 hours.LIVE YOUR LIFE. BE FIT.https://2688.life🏆 Follow the road to *WBFF Atlantic City — December 5, 2026*🎥 Follow Lais’ daily WBFF prep vlog and Rafael’s *50 Weeks to 50* journey here on YouTube.Subscribe and turn on notifications because this is only the beginning.*Lais and The Coach*Episode 10 • 2026Season 12#LaisAndTheCoach #TeamNXTLVL #2688 #WBFF #WBFFAtlanticCity #WBFFPrep #ContestPrep #FitnessTransformation #BodyTransformation #FitnessOver40 #FitnessOver50 #WomensFitness #ContestPrepCoach #WBFFCoach #WBFFPosing #LiveYourLifeBeFit

We’re back with a special guest on Lais and The Coach—and today’s conversation is not about crowns or titles… at least not the way you think.

Meet Andrea Almestica, Miss Teen International USA 2025. In just her second year competing, Andrea won a national title and is now preparing to represent the USA on the international stage in India.

But the real story isn’t the sash.

It’s what happened behind it:

going from insecurity to self-acceptance

learning discipline, confidence, and public speaking under pressure

managing school, business, training, and a full competition schedule

handling the emotional hit of not winning… and coming back stronger

why comparison is the fastest way to lose your peace

and how “doing your best” changes everything (even when you don’t get the outcome you wanted)

If you’ve ever been on the fence about doing something that scares you—this episode is for you.

Follow Andrea

Instagram: @andrealmestica

Website: Bold Beauty Empowered https://boldbeautyempowered.myshopify.com/

What’s Next

Andrea is preparing for Miss Teen International in India—and we’re rooting for her all the way.

👇 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and tell us:

What’s the thing you’ve been scared to do… but know you should?

Subscribe, like, and share, then drop your questions in the comments. We don’t want to talk at you. We want to talk with you.

Free 30-Day Jumpstart (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/rebuilt4life-7350/about

90-Day Program (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/nxt-lvl-transformation-1832/about

Concierge Coaching application / booking link

https://calendly.com/rafaelmoret/consultation-for-nutrition-coaching-and-training

#LaisAndTheCoach #Pageantry #Confidence #SelfWorth #Discipline #MissTeenInternational #PersonalDevelopment

It’s not just a show. It’s an experience.

In this episode of Lais & The Coach, we welcome back Brian Cannone, from WBFF Fitness Atlantic and one of the most respected promoters in the industry.

From high school auditoriums to Mohegan Sun’s world-class stage, Brian shares what it really takes to build a competition that stands the test of time — and why so many competitors miss the bigger picture.

We talk about:

Why placing doesn’t define your transformation

The difference between chasing titles and building legacy

How coaches shape competitor experiences

Why transformation may be the future of the industry

What it takes to create a stage people actually want to return to

If you’ve ever considered stepping on stage — or if you’ve competed and walked away unsure — this conversation is for you.

Because the real win isn’t the trophy.

It’s the body, confidence, and experience you take home on Monday.

🔗 Learn More About Fitness Atlantic

🌐 https://fitnessatlantic.com

📩 Download the free pre-show report and get all the details directly from Brian.

💬 Let’s Hear From You

Have you competed before?

Would you ever step on stage?

What does “winning” mean to you?

Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Laura is 48. She’s a wife, a full-time working mom of three… and a grandma.

And for 20 years, she lived the cycle most women know too well:

diet → lose weight → gain it back → try again.

In this episode, Laura tells the story you never see in the “before & after” posts:

what it felt like to be shy and insecure (literally walking with her head down)

why she kept chasing an old number (hello “130 lbs” goal)

what changed when she stopped trying to be her own coach

how she went from photo shoot nerves to 3 WBFF shows (including WBFF Worlds 2025)

why “transformation” isn’t just physical… and why most people can’t keep results once they get them

If you’ve ever thought:

“I could never do that…”

this one is for you.

Subscribe, like, and share, then drop your questions in the comments. We don’t want to talk at you. We want to talk with you.

Free 30-Day Jumpstart (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/rebuilt4life-7350/about

90-Day Program (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/nxt-lvl-transformation-1832/about

Concierge Coaching application / booking link

https://calendly.com/rafaelmoret/consultation-for-nutrition-coaching-and-training

In this episode of Lais & The Coach, we’re joined by Kristy Eagleton (Australia) — a mastery-method life coach and somatic (body-based) transformational coach who helps people expand into the fullest expression of who they are.

This conversation hits the question most people never ask:

What if you’re not inconsistent… you just don’t feel safe?

Kristy breaks down how the body stores subconscious patterns, why “self-sabotage” is usually a safety mechanism, and why discipline alone often fails — especially for high performers who can push hard but struggle to slow down.

We cover:

What somatic coaching actually is (and why the body holds the subconscious)

Why “I want to go to the gym but I don’t” is usually a block, not laziness

The difference between willpower success vs. embodied success

Why people hit goals… then slide backward (identity lag + safety set-point)

How stress shows up as the real warning sign before burnout

A simple “find safety in the body” practice you can use immediately

Why your transformation requires safety — not more pressure

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the work… but something keeps pulling you back, this episode will give you the missing piece.

Connect with Kristy Eagleton

Website: kristyeagleton.com

Instagram: @kristyeagletoncoach

Subscribe, like, and share, then drop your questions in the comments. We don’t want to talk at you. We want to talk with you.

Free 30-Day Jumpstart (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/rebuilt4life-7350/about

90-Day Program (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/nxt-lvl-transformation-1832/about

Concierge Coaching application / booking link

https://calendly.com/rafaelmoret/consultation-for-nutrition-coaching-and-training

In this episode of Lais & The Coach, we sit down with Samantha — licensed esthetician and functional-medicine student — to talk about what most people get wrong about skincare:

They treat the skin like the enemy.

Samantha breaks down the inside-out approach to acne, inflammation, and “mystery breakouts,” especially after coming off birth control. We unpack why your skin often reflects what’s happening internally — digestion, gut imbalance, stress, hormones, and even environmental toxins — and why “more products” usually makes things worse.

We cover:

What people actually mean when they say “it’s your gut”

Why acne can be internal even when it shows up on the face

The cycle of harsh products → barrier damage → worse skin

Why antibiotics and aggressive treatments can backfire

The 4–6 week skin turnover rule (and why switching products too fast keeps you stuck)

How stress affects your skin (down to the nerves in every skin cell)

Simple baseline routines that work (no 10-step chaos)

What to know about EU/Korean skincare standards

Sunscreen: chemical vs mineral, and why it’s not always a simple “yes”

If you’ve ever said: “I’ve tried everything and nothing works” — this episode will probably explain why.

Find Samantha:

Website + social: www.skindeepil.com (also @skindeepil)

Subscribe, like, and share, then drop your questions in the comments. We don’t want to talk at you. We want to talk with you.

Free 30-Day Jumpstart (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/rebuilt4life-7350/about

90-Day Program (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/nxt-lvl-transformation-1832/about

Concierge Coaching application / booking link

https://calendly.com/rafaelmoret/consultation-for-nutrition-coaching-and-training

Motherhood doesn’t just change your schedule — it changes who you are.

In this episode of Lais & The Coach, we sit down with Marlene, former elite CrossFit Games athlete turned holistic postpartum coach and founder of The Mighty Mom Blueprint, for a deep, honest conversation about identity shifts, burnout, and why “bounce-back culture” is setting women up to fail.

We talk about:

Why trying to “go back” after motherhood creates frustration and guilt

How high-achieving women struggle most with loss of structure and control

The difference between self-care and self-sacrifice

Why 5 minutes of movement matters more than the perfect workout

How identity drives behavior — and why most moms feel stuck

What sustainable postpartum health actually looks like

Why capacity, not discipline, is the missing piece for exhausted moms

This isn’t about hacks, meal plans, or doing more.

It’s about rebuilding from the inside out — mentally, emotionally, and physically — so you can show up as a better mom, partner, and human being without burning yourself into the ground.

If you’re a mom who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming… this episode is for you.

🔗 Connect with Marlene

📍 Instagram: @mightymomscommunity

Subscribe, like, and share, then drop your questions in the comments. We don’t want to talk at you. We want to talk with you.

Free 30-Day Jumpstart (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/rebuilt4life-7350/about

90-Day Program (Skool)

https://www.skool.com/nxt-lvl-transformation-1832/about

Concierge Coaching application / booking link

https://calendly.com/rafaelmoret/consultation-for-nutrition-coaching-and-training

In this first interview of 2026, we sit down with Stephanie, host of the globally ranked Metabolism & Menopause Podcast, to break down what’s actually happening in perimenopause and menopause — and why so many women feel like their body “stopped responding” overnight.

We talk about:

Why the same diet/workouts stop working after 35

The biggest misconception about HRT and GLP-1s

How estrogen “covered for you”… until it didn’t

Why stress and sleep sit at the top of the hormone hierarchy

Hidden signs of perimenopause most women miss

Birth control misconceptions and what women aren’t factoring in

Why the goal isn’t punishment in the gym — it’s rebuilding capacity

Identity, behavior, and how your beliefs shape your body

If you’re a woman between 35–55 (or you coach women), this is a must-watch.

Find Stephanie:

Podcast: Metabolism & Menopause Podcast

Instagram: @vitality.ststephanie

Facebook Group: Metabolism & Menopause by Vitality

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with a woman who needs it.

Chapter / Timestamp List (YouTube Chapters)

(These are based on the transcript flow—adjust exact seconds if needed.)

0:00 – Welcome to Lais & The Coach

0:46 – Introducing Stephanie (Metabolism & Menopause Podcast)

1:28 – Who we coach: women 35–55 and why this matters

2:00 – How Stephanie got into menopause + metabolism work

4:27 – “I’m eating 1200 calories and not losing” (what’s really happening)

5:30 – Losing her mom + why she’s obsessed with “doing it the right way”

9:33 – Biggest misconception about menopause (HRT doesn’t melt fat off)

11:02 – Estrogen as “mom of the house” (what she was covering for you)

12:46 – Stress tolerance drops: bucket becomes a coffee mug

15:33 – GLP-1s, muscle loss, and why people hit goal weight but hate the look

18:34 – The language problem: “I want to lose weight” vs what you actually mean

21:55 – Hidden signs of perimenopause beyond hot flashes

24:20 – What’s symptoms vs lifestyle patterns (and why labs surprise people)

30:49 – Hormone hierarchy: cortisol → insulin → thyroid → sex hormones

34:49 – Calories aren’t the whole equation: “what does your body DO with them?”

38:27 – Stress management for beginners (what “slowing down” actually means)

42:06 – Birth control misconceptions and long-term impacts

46:19 – Reduce vs eliminate symptoms (what should the goal be?)

49:29 – Why hard workouts can backfire + “redefine hard”

53:12 – When should women start learning this? (way earlier)

1:01:00 – The most impactful part: identity, self-worth, and becoming vibrant again

1:05:17 – Where to find Stephanie + closing

In this episode of Lais and The Coach, we sit down with transformational mentor, trauma specialist, and host of the Be The Wolf podcast — Genea Barnes — for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had about identity, self-sabotage, and why most transformations still don’t feel good on the inside.If you’ve ever:✔ lost the weight✔ hit the business goal✔ ended the toxic relationship✔ built the “better life”…only to STILL feel like the same old version of you — this is the episode you need.🔥 What We Cover in This Conversation1. Why Most Transformations Don’t StickGenea breaks down the reason MOST people replace one identity with another……and why your life may look better but not feel better.This is the same thing we see in fitness:People reach their goal weight or step on stage — and still carry the same internal cage.2. Trauma, Nervous System Safety & the “Original Cage”Genea explains:Why your childhood “level of peace, joy, freedom, and love” creates your Success ZoneWhy you keep hitting the same glass ceilingWhy sabotage is NOT lack of discipline — it’s nervous system protectionHow your subconscious believes feeling GOOD is unsafeThis part alone will change the way you see yourself.3. Why You Keep Resetting (Even When Things Are Going Well)You’ll learn how your brain pulls you back into familiar patterns because it fears the unknown more than it fears suffering.She calls this your “original cage.”We see it in fitness. She sees it in business.It is universal.4. How Identity Gets Built — and How to Rebuild ItSome highlights:Why most people never meet their fullest, highest versionWhy “not enough” is actually a detour emotion masking much deeper unprocessed feelingsWhat REALLY needs to be processed before your life can expandHow to stop outsourcing your worth and start rebuilding your truth5. The Most Impactful Practices to Start TodayGenea gives three practices ANYONE can start immediately:Peace Practice: Stillness / meditation (even 5 minutes)Love Practice: Connecting to a picture of your younger selfJoy Practice: Rediscovering the small things that light you upAnd why these three unlock the REAL transformation — the one people feel in their bones.6. The Truth About Crisis and ChangeWe talk about why people only seek help when everything is falling apart……and how to recognize when you're living the same day, the same identity, the same patterns — on repeat.🔥 If you're on the edge of a transformation…If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s…If you feel the pull to change but don’t know where to start…If your body, business, or relationships have hit the same ceiling over and over…This episode will help you understand WHY — and what to do next.👣 Connect with Genea BarnesInstagram: @geneabarnesPodcast: Be The WolfFirewalk Events & Updates: DM her on Instagram👥 Work With UsWe help people transform their body and identity through intentional habit change, mindset shifts, and deep internal alignment.If you’re ready to rebuild your life from the inside out, connect with us.📣 If this episode hit home — do all the things:👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT your biggest takeaway🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations like this📨 SHARE this with someone who’s ready to growWhat's Your Transformation Type?This quiz will help you measure and improve your consistency, your mindset around food, and your ability to finish what you start.Discover your unique transformation type and get a personalized roadmap designed for your body and lifestyle.https://www.whatisyourtransformationtype.com/Ready to step on stage with confidence? You've found the only contest prep team with direct access to WBFF leadership, active Pro-level expertise, and a no-nonsense approach that works with your real life.https://www.soyouthinkyouwanttocompete.com/

In this episode of Lais and The Coach, we sit down with author, creative consultant, singer, and all-around quantum thinker Courtney Schawl to unpack a powerful idea:You are the sum of your last two moves.Courtney shares how the Fibonacci sequence (yep, that thing from math class) helped her get unstuck in business and life — and how you can use the same principles to create your own “quantum leap.”We dive into:🌀 The Fibonacci Sequence & Your LifeHow Courtney used a math pattern found in nature, music, and art to fix her stuck businessWhat it means to be the sum of your last two moves (and what actually counts as a “move”)🧠 Mindset, Programming & PermissionGrowing up being told your ideas are “dumb” and shutting down your giftsWhy most of us are running on a failure operating system from school, family, and cultureThe moment Courtney realized she didn’t need anyone’s permission to build her own thing⚡ Quantum Leaps, Energy & MentorshipWhat a quantum leap actually is (beyond the buzzword)Why you cannot self-coach your way to the next level foreverHow mentors, masterminds, and the energy in the room can literally change your orbit💪 Health, Wealth & Energy PrivilegeWhy your health and wealth are intertwinedCourtney’s 7-day “eat from the earth” experiment and the unexpected resultsHow low energy, fast food, and survival mode quietly sabotage your business and dreams🧩 Action Steps If You’re Feeling Stuck (Especially in Your 30s, 40s, 50s)What to do if your last move (or last two moves) didn’t turn out how you hopedA simple exercise to inventory your past jobs and extract your real skills and purposeHow to use AI (like ChatGPT) as an honest mirror to help you get clarity on your next move📚 Grab Courtney’s Book (Free):👉 “You Are the Sum of Your Last 2 Moves” – available on her site:https://courtneyschawl.comConnect with Courtney Schawl:🔗 Website & free book: https://courtneyschawl.comConnect with us (Lais & The Coach):If this episode hit home, make sure you:👍 Like the video💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway or next “move”📨 Share this episode with a friend who’s ready for their next level🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversationUntil next time…Do the work, trust the process, and remember: you’re only one move away from a different future.What's Your Transformation Type?This quiz will help you measure and improve your consistency, your mindset around food, and your ability to finish what you start.Discover your unique transformation type and get a personalized roadmap designed for your body and lifestyle.https://www.whatisyourtransformationtype.com/Ready to step on stage with confidence? You've found the only contest prep team with direct access to WBFF leadership, active Pro-level expertise, and a no-nonsense approach that works with your real life.https://www.soyouthinkyouwanttocompete.com/