Purposeful Strength Podcast

Food is deeply emotional and our eating habits have many layers to it. In this episode of the podcast Lauren, Maureen and I talk about our relationship with food. All three of us have a different experience with food, our eating habits, histories with dieting and or massing and body image. What we discover and discuss is that there is no one way or right way to have a relationship with food and we can all learn from another person's point of view and past experiences.

I went over to Amp Fitness to talk with my friends Steve and Lindsay Bergeron and discussed their thought process behind creating their amazing space and welcoming community. We discuss how Lindsay’s teaching background and Steve’s early interest in PT influenced them in making their space as well as their amazing team, and the weirdness that they are not afraid to bring to the table.

Edit: This is actually episode 17, not 16.

Keri and I talk about the wealth of knowledge she has acquired over her years in the fitness industry and how her workouts, priorities and mental space has changed throughout her growth process. We also discuss how adding kids to the mix changes things up and how she uses tools like “I ams” to get perspective, stay grateful and feeling good about herself mentally and physically.

Notes: I also state that this is episode 17 in the recording but it is actually episode 16.

Debbie and I talk in more detail about her experience in training for and attempting the Iron Maiden Challenge. The Iron Maiden challenge is a very impressive feet of strength put on by the the Strongfirst organization involving a weight pull-up, single arm over head press, and pistol squat. (We explain more about the rules of the challenge and what standards go along with it.) Debbie attempted this challenge three times before finally accomplishing it! She is a super strong individual, physically and mentally, and I am super psyched to have her talk on the podcast to share some of her strength secrets.

I had such a fun time sitting down with these three amazing, strong women! We talked about what it means to create a strong female tribe and how supporting one another only takes us farther and gives us more power. This one gets a bit emotional as we delve in our own experiences and talk about how our lives have been changed, bettered, and inspired by other strong women.

Fran and I talk about dealing with physical and mental struggles and how to keep a positive mindset throughout those struggles. We also discuss her experience living with Cerebral Palsy and how we as fitness professionals can be better at including individuals with physical restrictions. There is also a surprise ending to this one I hope you really enjoy :)

In this episode I sit down with 3 of our Achievers (clients of Achieve Fitness) and get an inside look to what keep sour clients motivated, what inspires them and how the community has played an important role in their journey.

In this episode Julian tell us his history with body dysmorphia and exercise anorexia as well as problems he encountered with addiction. He further explains how the fitness world has truly helped him on his journey and how he is now passing on this knowledge to his clients and others.

The Fitcast and Purposeful Strength unite! Kevin and I decide to join forces for a special episode of the podcast. In the first half I ask Kevin questions about his experience with creating and developing his fitness podcast as well as what he thinks is in store for the fitness industry. The second half, Kevin flips it around, and asks me questions about being a female in the industry and how I deal with topics such as body image issues and what I am working on moving forward.

My good friend Denzel and I talk about the art and psychology of coaching and discuss further how he has been able to promote a positive mindset for his clients as well as harness the power of a positive thinking to help concur his own strength goals, including the StrongFirst Beast tamer challenge. Denzel also goes into some details about his story, explaining that he did not always have this kind of outlook on the world but has become a better person and coach for it!