In this episode, I’m sitting down with Assistant Coach Katie Craig and her client, Ali Picou, for a really real conversation about what change actually looks like when you’re a busy mom trying to juggle everything.

Ali opens up about feeling stuck for years — overwhelmed by diet advice, frustrated with her body, and just not feeling confident in her own skin. After six months of coaching, she shares the mindset shifts that mattered just as much as the physical changes, including losing close to 20 pounds and finally feeling in control around food and exercise again.

We talk a lot about accountability, support, and why having someone in your corner makes such a difference — especially when motivation is low and life is chaotic. Allie also shares how prioritizing her health has helped her feel more present, more confident, and more energized for her kids.

This episode isn’t about perfection or extremes — it’s about building habits that actually fit real life, tuning out the noise online, and realizing that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish… it’s necessary.

If you’re a mom who’s been putting yourself last or feeling stuck in the “I’ll start later” cycle, this one’s for you.

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Let’s be real—motivation doesn’t stick around very long.

In this episode, I’m talking about why consistency matters way more than feeling fired up, especially at the beginning of the year when life gets busy and the excitement wears off fast.

I share some honest thoughts (and personal examples) about showing up on the days you’re tired, unmotivated, or just not feeling it—and why those days actually matter the most.

You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to feel motivated. You just need to keep showing up and build a baseline you can rely on when things get hard.

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In this episode, I’m breaking down the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans and giving my honest take on them.

We’ll talk about what these guidelines are actually meant for, why they exist, and where they make sense… and where they don’t.

I go over things like MyPlate, the emphasis on protein, some confusing or contradictory recommendations, and the changes around grains and vegetables.

More importantly, we talk about why blanket guidelines don’t always work great for individuals—and how to use this info without overthinking or feeling like you have to follow it perfectly.

This isn’t about bashing the guidelines or blindly following them. It’s about understanding them, using common sense, and building a balanced approach to nutrition that actually fits real life.

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Over the last five years, I’ve invested over $50,000 into coaching and mentorship—and it completely changed my life and business.

In this episode, I’m sharing why taking that leap was so uncomfortable at first, how mentorship fast-tracked my growth, and why fear is often the exact sign you’re moving in the right direction.

If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a coach is “worth it,” this conversation might challenge how you think about investing in yourself.

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The holidays can be a lot. Between family, kids, travel, and everything else going on, it’s easy to feel like you’re just going through the motions instead of actually being present.

In this episode, I’m sharing some honest thoughts about slowing down, being more intentional with the people around us, and why your health can’t keep getting pushed to the back burner—especially this time of year.

I also talk about a personal wake-up call with my blood pressure that made me rethink my own fitness priorities. It wasn’t about chasing PRs or aesthetics anymore—it was about long-term health, energy, and showing up for my family.

We’ll cover why fitness doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing, how having a flexible plan makes consistency easier, and what it really means to prioritize your health as we head into the new year.

If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or like your routine has fallen apart… this episode is for you.

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Lately, life has felt messy—and this episode is proof of that.

I’m talking about how my son Aidan’s sleep schedule has completely shifted, how that’s affected my mornings, my workouts, my energy, and honestly… my patience.

Between early wake-ups, broken routines, and trying to show up as a dad, husband, and coach, things haven’t looked anywhere close to “perfect.”

And that’s kind of the point.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really been like navigating fitness in the middle of chaos, why flexibility matters more than motivation, and why giving yourself grace doesn’t mean you’re lowering your standards.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated because your routine doesn’t look the way it “should,” this one’s for you.

Progress is still possible—even when life is loud, unpredictable, and exhausting.

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If you’ve ever said “I’ll start over Monday,” this episode is for you.

Today we’re digging into the all-or-nothing mindset—and how it quietly destroys progress. I’m sharing personal stories (including a flat tire on the way to a birthday party), how anticipation ties into motivation, and why perfection isn’t required to see results.

We’ll talk through the science behind why one missed workout or one indulgent meal doesn’t erase progress, and how small, consistent actions are what actually build long-term fat loss results.

If you’re tired of feeling on-track or off-track, perfect or failing, motivated or “why bother,” this episode is going to change how you approach fitness.

Take a breath, drop the pressure, and let’s talk about what real progress looks like.

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In this episode, I talk about why the holidays don’t need to turn into a cycle of guilt, restriction, or stress around food.

I break down what’s actually happening in your body when the scale goes up after a higher-calorie day, and why most short-term weight changes aren’t fat gain at all.

We also dig into the psychology behind food guilt and how tying your self-worth to the scale can sabotage both progress and your relationship with food.

My goal is to help you view food more objectively, detach emotions from eating, and stay mentally balanced—because long-term success comes from consistency, not perfection.

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In this episode, I break down the viral claim that Sydney Sweeney gained 35 pounds of muscle in just a few months—and whether that’s even remotely possible.

We dig into what was actually said, how the media often twists fitness stories for clicks, and why these exaggerated headlines create totally unrealistic expectations for women trying to change their bodies.

I walk through the real science of muscle growth:

• How much muscle women can actually build in a month or year

• Why newbies progress differently than trained lifters

• What “muscle gain” really means on a scale

• How body recomposition gets misrepresented online

• The difference between movie prep, marketing hype, and physiology

If you’ve ever felt discouraged comparing yourself to celebrity transformations—or wondered what’s truly achievable—this episode will give you the clarity you need.

Real talk. Real science. No sensationalism. Just the truth about muscle growth and your body.

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Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be the start of a holiday weight-gain spiral—and it also doesn’t need to be a day of restriction, food guilt, or tracking every bite.

In this episode, I break down my realistic approach to the holiday: why one day won’t sabotage your progress, why the all-or-nothing mindset is more damaging than the food itself, and the science behind how your body actually responds to a higher-calorie day.

Then I walk through 5–8 simple, practical tips you can use if you want to be mindful—without skipping your favorite foods, avoiding family meals, or feeling like you're “being good.”

Whether you want to fully enjoy the day with zero stress, or stay loosely on track while still hitting your goals, this episode gives you a sane, balanced, evidence-based plan to do exactly that.

Perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy Thanksgiving... without waking up on Friday feeling like they have to “start over.”

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