Connect with Michelle:

On IG: @_michelle_farrell

Fitness Academy for Beginners: https://www.straightupstrong.com/fab

Strong & Simple Podcast: https://strongandsimplepodcast.com/

Referenced: "Is this a smoothie shop or a scam?" with Carrie Chowske https://strongandsimplepodcast.com/2022/06/03/is-this-a-smoothie-shop-or-a-scam-with-carrie-chowske/

In this episode, I cover:

• the difference between "perfect" form and optimal form
• how we may be accidentally discouraging our clients when we provide feedback
• how to be discerning about what to provide feedback on vs what to let go

Should you eat less on rest days? If you want to feel well, perform well, increase your energy and motivation, and recover well- the answer is a resounding no.

In this episode, I cover:

• the initial driving force behind my nutrition science education
• why so many people think eating less on rest days is necessary
• "feel good" nutrition and what it means
• my doctor put me on a diet when I was 16
• why eating more in general, and on rest days is a key ingredient to performance success

You hear me say "eat more" all the time. But what does that actually mean? In today's episode, we break it all down.

I cover:

• my go-to eating framework that makes building meals super simple
• why your body digest apples differently than cupcakes (and what you can do about it)
• ideas for how "eating more" can fit into your life without giving up the foods you love
• the concept of being overfed and undernourished
• why not all "eating more" is created equal

In this episode, I cover:

• why I began drinking less in college and how it changed my friend group
• the issue with "mommy wine culture"
• some questions to ask yourself if you're doing Dry January (or even if you're not)
• why drinking alcohol can be a similar coping mechanism as turning to food

This episode is for the Personal Trainers, Coaches, and Movement Professionals out there who are considering or struggling with their online training business.

In this episode we cover:

• why not all clients are a good fit for online training
• differences in marketing between in-person vs online
• why not all trainers want or need to want to have a business online
• how the sexy marketing from business coaches is keeping you stuck and frustrated
• are you willing to do this for a long time before it "starts working"?
  
  
  

Read more about Spaghetti Sessions, our signature 90-minute business brainstorming sessions here.

In this episode we cover:

• $0.85 cent pitchers of beer in college
• how training for my first half marathon changed my relationship to alcohol
• losing friends for drinking less
• why Dry January is kind of weird without asking yourself better questions
• how I handle being the one who "drinks less" in social settings

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help and resources are available.
1-800-662-4357 is the number to the SAMHSA Hotline.

In this episode we cover:

• how trainers get stuck shouldering more than their fair share of responsibility
• why having your clients count their own reps is empowering
• ways to encourage your clients to take accountability over their sessions
• defining "the point" of your client sessions

The answer is yes.

Tune in to find out why hidden or hard-to-find pricing is:

• manipulative
• pretty gross
• unethical

You should be proud of the service you're delivering that you can say your prices loud and proud.

In this episode, we cover:

• why I stopped taking on new fitness clients in January
• what I did instead
• how I program for my clients this time of year and why
• subtle ways we perpetuate our client's issues and what to do instead