Ever feel stuck in negative thought spirals, anxious about the unknown, or overly concerned with what others think? In this episode, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas explains how these reactions are your brain’s natural protection mechanisms—and how they can backfire, causing stress and holding you back from growth.

Kasey walks through common patterns like fear of the unknown, overthinking, and the need for approval, sharing practical strategies to recognize these instincts, reframe anxious or self-critical thoughts, and take action toward the life you actually want. If you’ve ever wondered why your mind feels like it’s working against you, this episode offers insights, real-life examples, and actionable tips to reclaim clarity and confidence.

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In this Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas answers YOUR questions! From overcoming career fears to coaching clients through self-sabotage, Kasey shares actionable advice for growth, clarity, and making bold moves. AND you'll learn a little more about Kasey and her personal dating life!

She dives into how to decide whether leaving a stable job for something more fulfilling is worth the risk, why small wins are so important (and how to celebrate them without self-sabotage), and the mindset shifts that can help you finally take bold action in your career and coaching business. If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed your decisions, or struggled to see progress in yourself or your clients, this episode is packed with guidance you won’t want to miss.

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We know self-control matters, but how much does it influence LASTING health behavior change? In this episode, host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas breaks down new research that identifies the five pathways connecting willpower to better habits: valuation, prioritization, habituation, translation, and inhibition. She shares how each pathway works, why they go far beyond just resisting temptation, and how to use them to help clients build sustainable diet, exercise, and wellness routines.

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Your brain makes you biased (and this can cause errors!). However, that's not always a bad thing. In this episode, host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas shares how mental shortcuts help us make quick decisions, connect socially, and protect our self-esteem. She unpacks how your brain’s wiring shapes your perceptions, when to trust your instincts, and when to question them.

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Are you worried that AI will take over your job as a health and fitness coach? Host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas shares her thoughts on using AI tools in the wellness space. She shares how coaches can prevent getting replaced by AI and how they can leverage tools like ChatGPT to improve their client success rates and grow their businesses.

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Have you ever had a client who felt like they were ready to do things on their own... but you were certain they needed more help? In this episode, host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas shares why clients tend to leave their coaches before they are truly ready to do things themselves. There is a lot you can do as the fitness coach to prevent this, so Kasey shares strategies to help you retain clients and improve their long-term success rates.

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In this Ask Me Anything episode, your host, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas answers YOUR questions! Kasey shares how she approaches dating, specifically when considering a potential partner's mindset, challenges she faced in her career, the battle between motivation and determination, and so much more.

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These marketing strategies should come to an end... or at least, get a significant upgrade! Join host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas as she gives her thoughts on some of the most common marketing strategies fitness coaches use. She shares what she likes and dislikes about them, and what you can do to improve your marketing without making potential clients feel terrible about themselves.

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Is being a fitness coach burning you out? Tune in as host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas digs into common struggles fitness coaches experience. There's a difference between burnout and compassion fatigue, so she shares how to differentiate between the two, signs to look out for, and what you can do about it. Being on the lookout for these signs can also help you prevent burnout or compassion fatigue before it gets to be too much. 

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Research mentioned: Turgoose & Maddox, 2017; Injeyan, et al., 2011; Yi-Pin Chen, 2017; Neff & Germer, 2012

Saying "Everything happens for a reason" may seem like an easygoing way to live, but what if it's actually holding you back? Host, fitness coach, and mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas discusses the psychology behind believing in this phrase. She shares the pros and cons of following the "everything happens for a reason" mindset and shares how you can find balance with the phrase.

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