In this episode of the Stronger Than Yesterday podcast, I’m sharing a heart-centered approach to navigating the holiday season with more ease, alignment, and self-compassion.

I recorded this the day after Thanksgiving, so I reflect a bit on the meaning of the season before diving into three powerful “anchors” that help me—and now you—stay grounded in your health and fitness goals without guilt or perfection.

I walk you through how to choose the feeling you want to carry through the holidays, how to set simple bare-minimum habits that keep you steady, and how to disarm food guilt before it spirals.

Offering you supportive reframes, practical examples, and gentle reminders designed to help you enjoy holiday meals, honor your body, protect your peace, and stay connected to what truly matters. ❤️

If you’ve ever struggled with food guilt, pressure around routines, or the emotional weight of the holidays, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air!!

You deserve to feel nourished, balanced, and present—and I’m here to help guide you through it.

Here you will learn how you can move through the holidays with more peace in your mind, your body, and your heart!!

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Fat Loss Secrets for Busy Women on the Go

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my assistant coach, Marissah — someone who’s been part of the Strong Starts Within team since January and who I’ve actually known since way back in early 2021, when we first met inside a fitness business mentorship!!!

We dive into Marissa’s powerful health and fitness journey — from going all-in with bodybuilding, experiencing the dark side of extreme coaching, and hitting rock bottom with her health… to rebuilding her relationship with fitness, finding coaches who actually cared, and discovering her own coaching philosophy along the way.

Marissah opens up about:

✨ Her transition from restrictive bodybuilding culture into long-term, sustainable health
✨ How a major health scare became the turning point that changed everything
✨ What she learned from both terrible and incredible coaches — and how that shaped the coach she is today
✨ Becoming a mom, navigating pregnancy alone, and how fitness became the thing that grounded her
✨ How her goals have evolved now that she’s raising her son
✨ What it actually looks like to “do it all” while working, parenting, and taking care of herself
✨ Her advice for moms who feel like there’s no time left for themselves

This conversation is raw, encouraging, and so relatable — especially for women who’ve struggled with burnout, identity shifts, or trusting themselves again in their health journey.

If you’re a mom, someone rebuilding your relationship with fitness, or anyone who wants a reminder of how strong you really are… this episode will feel like a warm, empowering hug.

Tune in and meet the woman who brings so much heart, wisdom, and lived experience to our Strong Starts Within community. ❤️

Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite (and most confusing) topic — supplements. 💊

In this episode of the Stronger Than Yesterday podcast, I’m breaking down the truth about what’s actually worth your money, what’s just marketing, and why no pill or powder will ever fix a broken foundation.

I’m diving into:
✨ The “fat loss pyramid” and why supplements sit at the very top
✨ The 5 core supplements that actually move the needle (and why I recommend them)
✨ The common wellness industry scams you should stop wasting money on
✨ When supplements actually make sense — and how to know what your body really needs

If you’ve ever stared at a wall of bottles wondering which one will finally “fix” your metabolism, this one’s for you.

I’m keeping it real, calling out the BS, and helping you build a foundation that actually lasts.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and remember — consistency is the most underrated supplement of all.

How many times have you told yourself, “This Monday will be different”—only to find yourself back in the same cycle by midweek?

In this episode, I'm getting real about the all-or-nothing mindset that keeps so many women stuck.

You’ll learn why your struggle with consistency has nothing to do with motivation or willpower—and everything to do with your capacity and nervous system.

I'll be breaking down the three key shifts you need to finally rebuild lasting habits:
✨ Regulate before you rebuild
✨ Focus on the bare minimums that actually move the needle
✨ Keep your promises small (and actually keep them)

If you’re ready to stop starting over and start rebuilding your self-trust, this one’s for you.

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Hey, y’all — it’s Taylor Trost, your host of the Stronger Than Yesterday Podcast, and today’s episode is one you need to hear.

We’re diving into a powerful truth: your life doesn’t rise to your goals — it falls to your standards.

If you’ve been stuck in half-effort workouts, half-fueled days, or half-present relationships, this is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down how your standards shape your reality, what happens when your self-worth finally matches your actions, and how to start closing the gap between what you say you want and what you actually tolerate.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why your goals alone aren’t enough — and how to align your actions with your standards
✨ How tolerating “less than” teaches your body it’s all you deserve
✨ The simple audit you can do today to raise your standards in your health, relationships, and mindset
✨ Why raising your standards isn’t about doing more, but about no longer accepting what drains you

This episode will challenge you — but it’ll also empower you to rebuild your confidence, energy, and identity from the inside out.

If you’re ready to stop settling and finally raise the standard for your life, tune in now.

And if this one hits home, DM me “ready” on Instagram or Facebook — let’s elevate together inside SSW and help you become the most confident, aligned version of yourself yet. 💪

Are your workouts secretly holding you back from fat loss? In this episode of Stronger Than Yesterday, I’m breaking down one of the biggest myths in fitness: that more sweat, more cardio, and longer workouts equal better results. Spoiler alert—that couldn’t be further from the truth.

I share my own story of overtraining and burnout, and explain why true intensity isn’t about exhaustion—it’s about effectiveness. You’ll learn:

• The difference between “working hard” and training smart

• What progressive overload really means (and how to apply it)

• Key signs your workouts are working against your goals

• How to structure your training for fat loss, strength, and confidence

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of endless cardio or random workouts without seeing progress, this episode will help you shift from hustling harder to training smarter!!

In this special masterclass replay, I’m walking you through the Metabolic Comeback Protocol—the proven system that has helped over 600 busy moms lose 20–30 pounds, reset their hormones, and finally reclaim their energy without endless cardio, restrictive diets, or giving up their favorite foods.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why cutting calories and doing more cardio keeps your metabolism stuck

• The 3-step Metabolic Comeback Protocol that makes weight loss sustainable (even for stressed-out moms)

• How to reset your hormones and stress response so you wake up energized, not exhausted

• Simple daily shifts that eliminate emotional late-night snacking without relying on willpower

• The 4 phases we use to create long-term transformations for busy women just like you

I also share my personal story of struggling with yo-yo dieting, obsession with tracking, and food guilt—and how hitting rock bottom led me to create a system that actually works.

Whether you’ve tried everything and feel stuck, or you’re ready for a sustainable way to feel like yourself again, this episode is packed with tools, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you take the next step in your journey.

Be present, tune in, and get ready to discover the exact methods that will reset your metabolism and reignite your energy.

If you’re a busy, type-A, do-it-all woman who’s constantly on the go—holding it all together for work, home, and family—but still feeling stuck, burnt out, and frustrated with your body, this episode was made for you!!!

I’m breaking down what I call the busy woman’s paradox: the harder you push, the further you actually get from the results you’re chasing.

I’ll share why more workouts, more restriction, and more discipline don’t equal better results—and how your overworked nervous system and elevated stress may actually be stalling your metabolism.

In this episode, I walk you through three powerful shifts that will help you break free from the cycle of burnout and finally see progress that lasts:

• Eat more (especially protein and carbs) to create safety in your body.

• Rest more to regulate your nervous system and recover properly.

• Lift more to build lean muscle, boost your metabolism, and achieve that toned, confident look.

If you’ve been spinning your wheels with endless discipline but no results, here’s your reminder: your body isn’t fighting you—it’s asking you to slow down, fuel up, and rebuild trust.

So many of us have been told that confidence is waiting for us at our “goal weight.”

That once we lose the pounds, then we’ll finally feel good in our bodies.

But the truth? Confidence isn’t hiding in a number on the scale...it’s built in the choices you make every day, the boundaries you hold, and the trust you rebuild with yourself.

In this episode of Stronger Than Yesterday, I'm getting real about why diet culture has left so many women tying their worth to their size and how to break free from that mindset!!!

I'm sharing my personal story, client wins, and the daily habits that actually create lasting confidence—nourishing your body, lifting weights because you love it, resting when you need to, and keeping promises to yourself. ❤️

If you’ve been waiting for the scale to validate you, this conversation will remind you: you are already enough.

Confidence doesn’t come when you hit your goal weight; it starts within.

In this short and sweet mini-episode of Stronger Than Yesterday, I’m sharing what’s been on my heart lately as I approach the big 3-0... gratitude for the little things. ❤️

It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget to slow down, but those tiny moments: your morning coffee, a laugh with a friend, or sitting in the sunshine...are what truly make life beautiful.

I’ll take you through a glimpse of my own morning routine (yes, complete with coffee, my pup Bentley, and my favorite egg chair!) and why it’s been a grounding reminder to be fully present!

Then, I’ll leave you with a quick challenge to help you find joy in the small things today and shift your perspective toward gratitude.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in the motions, this episode is your five-minute reminder to pause, breathe, and soak up life’s simple joys. 🥰