The Kim Constable Podcast

No drinking, no Christmas dinner, no mince pies, no yule log, no lazing in bed until mid-day! Sorry but no. Who am I kidding? It’s Christmas! Time to celebrate all the effort you’ve put into what can only be described as a pretty poor year. But… if you’re looking to have a good time and still keep half an eye on your health and fitness, this is the place to be. I’m Irish and we’re known the world over for our innate ability to party, So if anybody knows how to walk the tightrope between letting your hair down and falling off the edge of that very tall skyscraper, it’s me. So pour yourself a glass of your favourite tipple and let’s talk about having an epic Christmas.

After I interviewed his wife a couple of weeks ago, I knew you guys would be dying to hear the other side of the story. Surely this gym “power couple” were too good to be true? But no, it turns out that Alex Hormozi is as amazing as his wife. In fact, I think it’s safe to say he’s one of the smartest men I’ve ever met. So if you want to be the type of person who has a string of multi-million dollar businesses, a successful marriage, and still makes the time to be a philanthropist, helping others, then listen closely. Not only is Alex a very wise man, he’s very grounded with the advice he gives. A lot of it is sure to surprise you - especially his enlightened view of relationships and marriage.

It’s always been my dream to show people that vegan food doesn’t have to be dull, boring, hard to cook, a bit crap. So when I discovered Sam Turnbull of “It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken” fame, I just HAD to team up with her. Sam works miracles in the kitchen, devising recipes with a minimum number of ingredients that you can find in any local supermarket. When I first used one of her recipes, it was so amazing I thought to myself: what kind of witchcraft is this? Couple of years later and together we’ve devised “The Ultimate Vegan Kitchen”: an online cooking course that takes you inside Sam’s kitchen so you too will learn how to conjure up magic. In our chat, Sam reveals her upbringing in a family of hunters and staunch meat eaters, and her journey in learning to make vegan food truly delicious.

I thought there wasn’t another me out there. But it seems that there is. This woman is undoubtedly my soul sister. Leila Hormozi is a phenomenally successful woman. She started a company called Gym Launch and now owns three 8-figure businesses! Not bad for somebody whose mother tried to commit suicide in front of her when Leila was still a teenager. But instead of being broken by her tumultuous upbringing, Leila used it to become strong. She pushed past the guys at the gym to build her body, and studied hard to develop her mind. The results speak for themselves. It also turns out that both of us have a liking for telling it like it is, so let’s get to it.

You know me by now. What the podcast is about is not only what the podcast is about - it’s always about something more. When I first learned about the psychology of “projection” it slapped me in the face like a 150mph tennis serve from Roger Federer. The idea intrigued me so much that I had to dive in deep. And I’m glad I did, because since then it has transformed the way I look at other people. Whether it’s hiring new members of a team, or just meeting new people with whom you’re thinking of starting a new relationship, this insight into the human psyche pays dividends in so many ways. On today’s show I’m going to tell you about the times in my life where projection has played a pivotal role in crucial decisions I’ve had to make about people.

Here we go again. Gyms are closing, if they ever reopened in the first place, pubs have called last orders, and there’s not a manicure to be had for love nor money. So who better to keep us all motivated to stay on track with our goals - whether its relationships, money, or fitness - than the king of mindset, my good friend Mr Brian Keane? When the two of us get together we’re always sure to unearth a golden nugget or two to keep you pumped. Today’s 18-carat highlights include: establishing the habits that will lead to a disciplined mindset; and how avoiding being aimless will propel you to your ultimate success.

At an early age, my sister and I were sent away to boarding school. We hated it. It was soulless and cruel. While there I would sleep in the bunk bed above my sister’s, and hearing her sobbing at night was too much; so I would crawl into her bed and put my arms around her, to comfort her. I should warn you that reliving that experience in this week’s episode brought me to tears yet again. But although I didn’t know it at the time, I was beginning to learn about responsibility, and how you can never shirk it, unless you want to spend your life being unhappy. Learn how I accepted my own sense of responsibility and how you can too.

They’re still closing gyms faster than an Irish pub that’s run out of Guinness. Ugh! But let’s look on the bright side. I know you’ve been thinking about it, so maybe now’s the time to do it! Build that home gym. Before you collapse from a touch of the vapours, we’re not talking about an all-singing, all-dancing, fancy-schmancy machine-fest. Building muscles is simple. And your home gym equipment should reflect that. You’re going to be pumped when you find out how easy it is.

In the first of two episodes this week, I want to share an interview I gave to the amazing Sheila Bella of the Pretty Rich podcast. Sheila is the owner of not one but two seven-figure businesses. So it really was a case of not one but two successful women sharing the mic, comparing experiences, and ramping up your motivation to succeed. Listen up for how I see succeeding in your fitness is related to succeeding in your life. Ears peeled, push play.

Last weekend, I turned to my husband and said, "I feel depressed." He turned to me, incredulous, and said, "You've just had a $500,000 launch, and you're in the best physical condition of your life." I couldn't help feeling that he had a point. But nonetheless I felt depressed. So how can a woman who seemingly has it all get to a point where she feels depressed? And most importantly, how, when I feel like this, do I get myself out of it? My hope for this episode is that I can help you, should you ever look up and see a tall, dark wall looming in front of you. Let's go.