Mindset Lounge with Morgan

You don't have to understand it to get through it.Isabel Gotard grew up in Romania with very little money and a home where she never knew what kind of night it would be. She'd go to school pretending everything was fine. Now she's a sports nutritionist and coach living in Dubai, and in this episode she tells us how she got from there to here.

We get into self-limiting beliefs, overcoming self-doubt, and how to build self confidence that doesn't depend on looking a certain way or having the "right" life.This is a conversation about identity, resilience and growth mindset. It's also about catching the stories your brain tells you before they decide what's possible for you.If you've ever felt like where you started decides where you'll end up, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:• How a self-imposed label ("I'm someone who can handle anything") rewires the way you face every challenge• What to do when you're going through the hardest moment of your life and nothing makes sense yet• Using comparison in a healthy way, and what to do when it turns into envy or self-sabotage• Why feeling uncomfortable doesn't mean you're doing it wrong (plus the neuroplasticity of behaviour change)• Forcing a British accent to fit in, and learning to love what makes you different• Where real confidence comes from: building evidence with your own brain that you can be trustedConnect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrettTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro01:20 – Growing up in Romania and knowing she needed to get out06:19 – Shame, chaos at home and pretending everything was fine14:23 – "I'm someone who can handle anything": the label that changed everything16:13 – You don't have to understand it to get through it23:55 – From packing in a warehouse to a master's in sports nutrition36:21 – Using comparison to fuel you, not break you42:54 – Neuroplasticity, discomfort and why change feels wrong at first46:18 – Hiring an accent coach to fit in48:40 – Where real confidence actually comes from52:49 – Don't let where you are now tell you what's possible

Being selfish might be the most selfless thing you ever do.In this reuploaded episode I'm joined by Tash Marais. We talk about building a masc physique as a girl when nobody online looks like you, growing up a tomboy who felt like she had to fit in, and how she rebuilt her confidence and sense of identity from the ground up. We also get into people pleasing, cutting off friends who hold you back, using comparison as fuel instead of a weapon, and why discipline is a form of self-respect, not punishment. It's honest and tough love and it'll make you want to lock in on yourself.In this episode we cover:• What a masc physique actually means and why Tash built her own program around it• Why being "selfish" is the number one thing she'd tell anyone feeling lost• How to stop people pleasing and cut off people who aren't serving you• Turning comparison into inspiration and curating who you follow• Why discipline is self-respect, and why Tash thinks our generation is getting too softConnect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrettTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:13 – What it means to build a masc physique02:16 – Being unapologetically you04:35 – Growing up a tomboy & school dress codes13:42 – Why being selfish is self-respect21:57 – Comparison as inspiration, not the thief of joy27:55 – Keeping a small circle & cutting people off38:08 – Daily non-negotiables & phone-free mornings41:26 – What she'd skip in her fitness journey47:47 – Pressure to look a certain way online53:32 – Discipline & our generation getting soft01:01:27 – Tash's one piece of advice

Growth is supposed to feel uncomfortable, and that feeling isn't a sign you're on the wrong path.This week I sat down with Alexandra Milne, for one of my favourite conversations yet. We talk about why your brain is biologically wired to resist change, how to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and why most of the "huge" decisions keeping you stuck are actually two-way doors. Alex also shares why work-life balance for high achievers isn't a perfect equilibrium but a series of seasons, and why the female stress response means we hold onto things so much longer than men do.We also get real about accountability, self-talk, and the pressure of being a fitness creator online, plus the daily "I am" mindset practice Alex uses to rewire her brain and stay on track with her goals.If you've ever stayed stuck because change felt scary, beaten yourself up for not being perfect, or struggled to hold yourself accountable, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:• Why discomfort is a sign of growth (and the caveman biology behind it)• One-way vs two-way door decisions and how shame keeps us stuck• Why balance is a myth and how to shift between work and life seasons• How the female cortisol response works and why knowledge builds self-acceptance• Stopping the excuses: accountability, data, and being honest with yourself• Using "I am" statements every morning to rewire your mindsetFollow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandramilne_ and check out her coaching membership, Zone Six.Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrettTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:31 – Controlling your thoughts in a hard season05:08 – Why balance doesn't exist (it's seasons)08:56 – Why growth feels so uncomfortable12:01 – One-way vs two-way door decisions16:42 – The female vs male stress response20:52 – Hormones, your cycle & why knowledge is power24:56 – Accountability: stop lying to yourself31:19 – Just keep going: failure, pivots & perspective39:22 – The pressure of being a fitness creator online46:09 – Rewiring your brain with "I am" statements51:01 – Where to follow Alexandra

Would anyone stay till the end of the movie of your life, or would they walk out halfway through?

In this solo episode, I share the game I've been playing lately: treating my life like a movie and choosing to be the main character, not the sidekick or the NPC things just happen to. We talk about main character energy, using the "act as if" technique to build confidence before you feel ready, and why being a little delusional is what makes a life worth watching. It's a 3-step mindset shift that gets you to stop living for the audience and start living for you.

If you've been playing it safe, waiting to feel ready, or living the version of your life you think other people want to see, this episode is for you!

In this episode we cover:

• How to choose your character: getting clear on the goals, values and style of the person you actually want to be
• Why acting as if is really just practice, and how your brain catches up to your actions
• The four words that can change your whole life: "what if I just…"
• Doing it for the plot, and why safe and comfortable makes a boring movie
• How to become the watcher of your own life so failures stop defining you and start building your hero's journey

Connect with me 💌
👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: Are you the main character or the sidekick?
01:45 – Looking back on the movie of your life
03:10 – Step 1: Choose your character
05:30 – Guitar Hero and the girl I forgot I wanted to be
06:45 – Live for you, not the audience
09:15 – The "act as if" technique
12:15 – Step 2: Be delusional
13:30 – "What if I just…"
15:00 – Do it for the plot
16:55 – Step 3: Be the watcher and control your perspective
22:35 – Being the main character is a daily choice
24:40 – Outro

"The fear of staying in this forever became greater than the fear of change."Content note: this episode talks openly about eating disorders and recovery. No specific behaviours are discussed, but please look after yourself while you listen.For every year of my twenties, I had an eating disorder. Every birthday I wished this would be the year it stopped, and every year the shame got heavier. This year I finally told someone and got help. This episode isn't about what bulimia took from me. It's about eating disorder recovery, what I got back, and why the things I was most scared of losing turned out to be the opposite.If you've been quietly struggling with your relationship with food, telling yourself it's "not bad enough" to get help, or you're scared that recovery means losing your discipline and your identity, I want this episode to take some of that fear away. Scary things aren't bad things.If you've ever felt like your eating disorder is the only thing keeping you in control, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:- Why I was so scared of recovery, and why everything I feared ended up being false- How disordered eating can hide behind discipline, routine and "looking healthy"- Telling the difference between your eating disorder voice and your healthy self- Why there's no light bulb moment, and what actually helped me heal- Keeping discipline in recovery by channelling it into the rest of your life- Your questions: intuitive eating, food noise vs an eating disorder, and whether bodybuilding was to blameIf you're struggling, you don't have to do this alone. In Australia, you can contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673. Wherever you are, please reach out to your local eating disorder support service or someone you trust 🤍Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrettTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: a wish every birthday02:20 – Why this episode is about recovery03:40 – An eating disorder nobody could see07:00 – Why I was so scared to get help20:50 – No light bulb moment: what actually helped24:30 – Keeping discipline, pointing it somewhere new29:45 – Shame, secrecy, and "it's not bad enough"31:25 – Telling someone for the first time35:35 – Your questions: tracking, intuitive eating and food noise44:50 – Was bodybuilding the cause?

You spent years becoming the "perfect" version of yourself, so why does hitting the goal feel like nothing?

Eugene Teo built one of the most respected names in fitness as a competitive bodybuilder, then walked away from the physique he was known for. In this episode we get into identity, self-worth, and what happens when the thing you've tied your whole sense of self to stops serving you. Eugene is refreshingly calm and clear about it: the discipline was never really about the body, and the moment he stopped chasing what he "should" look like was the moment everything opened up. We talk about why achievement can leave you empty, how fear quietly drives so much of our "motivation," and why he thinks the real skill is learning to redirect who you are instead of clinging to who you were.

If you've ever felt lost stepping away from a sport, a goal, or an identity you outgrew — or you're stuck doing what you think you should do — this episode is for you!

In this episode we cover:

• Why "killing off" an old version of yourself is the scary, necessary price of growth
• How Eugene separated his self-worth from how his body looks
• The fear hiding underneath most "discipline" and goal-chasing
• Why burnout isn't from doing too much — it's from doing the wrong things
• How to get "delusional" enough to build a life that stands out
• Learning to tell the difference between your intuition and your old programming

You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett

Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett

TIMESTAMPS: (approximate — adjust to your final cut)00:00 – Intro02:00 – Retiring from bodybuilding and stepping away from the sport09:00 – Why the discipline was never really about the body15:00 – Living by your values instead of your achievements22:00 – Why bodybuilding makes it so hard to stop self-critiquing30:00 – Chasing respect, and where self-worth really comes from38:00 – Hitting the goal and feeling nothing: the fear underneath45:00 – "Be delusional": wouldn't it be cool if…52:00 – The thing Eugene's most embarrassed about60:00 – Why not having a goal might be working for you70:00 – Rethinking burnout: doing too much of the wrong thing82:00 – Doing something unrecognisable to stand out90:00 – Intuition vs. programming, and building the evidence

They walked away from six years of engineering degrees, turned down an $80k job and everyone around them thought they were crazy.

In this episode I sit down with Sam & James Board (the Board Twins) to unpack how two "C-grade students" from a small UK town went from making $1,000 a month between them to building a multi-million dollar online coaching business and the mindset shifts that actually made it happen. We get into why they chose learning over earning, how confidence is built (hint: it's not affirmations in the mirror), and the obsessive "growth season" nobody warns you about but almost everyone successful goes through.

This one is packed for anyone who feels stuck in a job that isn't the dream, scared to bet on themselves, or waiting until they "feel ready" to start.

If you've ever known you're meant for more but fear keeps talking you out of the leap, this episode is for you!

In this episode we cover:

- Why "learning over earning" is the mindset that changes everything

- How to build real confidence through competence

- Why making decisions faster (even the wrong ones) is the #1 skill for success

- The obsessive growth season and why it's necessary

- How your environment quietly raises the ceiling on what you believe is possible

- Staying calm when it all goes wrong

You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!

📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett

Connect with me 💌

👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/

📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE

🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – Six years of engineering degrees… then walking away

04:30 – Turning down the safe job with zero clients (and mum in tears)

09:00 – "Learning over earning": the mindset that kept them going

13:00 – The days that feel pointless are the ones building everything

17:00 – Where confidence really comes from (it's not affirmations)

22:00 – Coaching for $40/month on purpose — killing imposter syndrome

28:00 – Why decision-making is the most important skill in life

34:00 – Burning through all their cash… and laughing through it

41:00 – The obsessive growth season and what it costs you

48:00 – Protecting your relationships while you're "all in"

55:00 – What success actually looks like now + Coach Vault

You don't need a whole life overhaul to feel like yourself again — you need to stop doing what you think you should be doing.It's the second day of spring, and after what felt like a two-year winter, my spark is finally back. In this solo episode I'm walking you through the five things that actually did it for me — not optimisation protocols or a perfect morning routine, but real shifts that brought my energy, passion and joy back to life. This is about getting your spark back in September, feeling alive again, and giving yourself permission to want a different kind of life.If you've been feeling flat, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:- Why returning to your childhood obsessions is the fastest way to feel alive again- How "the shoulds" quietly drain your spark — and how to let them go- Creating more than you consume (and why it's not just about social media)- Spring cleaning your routine without overwhelming yourself- Why a late night with friends can beat a perfect night's sleepYou can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrettConnect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: getting your spark back02:46 – The two-year winter03:43 – The 5 things (overview)03:52 – #1 Return to your childhood roots06:41 – #2 F*** the shoulds08:38 – #3 Create more than you consume10:27 – #4 Spring clean your routine12:05 – #5 Make time for friends14:25 – How to merge them together17:49 – The one that matters most

You can't just wish your way to your dream life - you have to become the person who already lives it.

In this episode I sit down with Bec Stewart, founder of the habit-tracking brand The Habit Tracker, to unpack the "Future You" concept that quite literally changed both our lives. We get into identity shifts, aligned action, and why manifestation only works when you pair it with the discipline to show up as your future self before you become her. Bec built her business and manufactured her own "luck" over a decade — no overnight success, no shortcuts — and she breaks down the exact mindset that makes the top 1% of women unfuckable-with. This is the manifestation-meets-strategy conversation I wish I'd had years ago.

If you've ever felt stuck, like you're chasing goal after goal without ever feeling like you've arrived, this episode is for you!

In this episode we cover:

• The "Future You" filter — how to make every decision as the person you're becoming
• Why luck is manufactured, not given (and how to make yourself "luckier")
• The habit-tracking hack that rewires consistency through small dopamine wins
• How to reverse-engineer the identity of the top 1% woman
• Choosing the better thought — the two-arrows approach to bad days
• Working in seasons instead of trying to do it all at once
• The 10-year truth behind every "overnight success"

You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett

Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro01:12 – Rapid fire: best and worst habits right now02:47 – Why habit tracking completely changed Bec's life04:43 – The first habit she ever tracked (peak F45 era)06:35 – Who is "Future You" and why she's your North Star08:49 – Is Future You just manifestation? Aligned action vs wishful thinking11:37 – How to actually celebrate your wins (the CEO day audit)14:28 – The first step if you don't know your Future You yet18:00 – The traits of the top 1% woman19:52 – Reverse-engineering the identity you want23:39 – Blowing up her life: quitting the 9–5 to go all in27:15 – Manufacturing your own luck ("I'm not lucky, I outworked you")36:00 – Choosing the better thought: the two-arrows game45:00 – Working in seasons + surrendering when life forces a pause54:00 – The 10-year truth behind every overnight success62:00 – The Fire Horse year, four months left, and closing the loop

She made her first million at 19, has done 12 bodybuilding shows this year and she doesn't have a single social media account.This week's guest is one of my closest friends and one of the most quietly impressive people I know: a self-made multimillionaire who deleted every socials app almost a decade ago and never looked back. We talk about what actually builds wealth (not just money), why she thinks social media is stealing your time and your confidence, and how a kid born in a caravan park went on to build a life most people only scroll past. This one is a masterclass in mindset, discipline, taking the risk, and doing it all for YOU - not for anyone watching.If you've ever caught yourself saying "I don't have time" while your screen time says otherwise, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:

• Why she deleted social media 8 years ago and what it did for her focus, wealth and confidence
• The difference between making money and actually building wealth (most people never learn this)
• How to take the risk when fear and "what will people think" are holding you back
• Why the back end matters more than the front end — in business, bodybuilding and life
• The heart scare at 29 that made her choose freedom over money
• Born in a caravan park to 25 cars: the mindset shift that changed everything

You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morgane...Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram:   / mindsetloungepodcast  📸 Instagram:   / morganeldrett  📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldret...🖥️ YouTube:    / @morganeldrett  🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071