Welcome to the Mindset Gym Podcast!

On February 17th we officially hit 365 days since episode one was published!!

I’m so excited and grateful to have hit this milestone, but it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride.

This year has been full of ups and downs, learning new things, throwing myself into the deep end and getting way out of my comfort zone.

Was it worth it?

I’m going to share my thoughts with you as well as some insights I’ve learned over the past year.

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

In today’s world, female body image is under constant pressure. From social media trends that glorify shrinking and fragility to cultural messages that tie a woman’s worth to how her body looks, many women find their lives consumed by body dissatisfaction.

In this episode, we explore how body image issues affect women at every stage of life—and why this struggle is not a personal failure, but a cultural one. We talk about real examples of how body obsession shows up, the statistics that reveal just how widespread these struggles are, and the impact that constant appearance monitoring has on mental and emotional well-being.

We also examine the resurgence of ultra-thin beauty trends and why choosing to nourish your body, build strength, and take up space can be an empowering act in today’s social climate.

The Instagram post referenced at the beginning of this episode comes from dietician Sophie Rindfleish, you can find her on Instagram @healthybodhealthymind

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

In this episode, we break down The Shortcut Trap and why skipping the process almost always backfires. From lottery winners who go broke, to crash dieting and extreme weight loss, to overnight success stories that disappear just as fast — the pattern is the same: when you don’t earn the result, you don’t know how to keep it.

We’ll talk about:

• Why shortcuts feel so tempting (and why they work short-term)
• Real-world examples of people who “made it” quickly — and then lost it
• The psychology behind why results disappear when the process is skipped
• Why discipline, consistency, and patience matter more than talent or luck
• How becoming the right person is what actually sustains success

This episode is for anyone who:

• Feels behind and tempted to take the fast route
• Has achieved a goal before but struggled to maintain it
• Is tired of quick fixes and wants results that actually last
• Wants to build confidence, resilience, and self-trust through the process

Because the work isn’t just how you get the result —

it’s what makes you capable of keeping it.

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

In this episode, I’m sharing the fitness and nutrition hills I’m willing to die on — the principles I stand by after years of experience as a nurse, holistic nutritionist, and nearly decade-long gym rat.

If you’re tired of conflicting fitness advice, extreme diets, and trends that leave you exhausted, stuck, or under-fueled, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what actually matters when it comes to strength training, nutrition, recovery, and long-term health — especially for women.

Here are the episodes I reference in the episode on sleep, creatine and overcoming an eating disorder, click below to watch!

Sleep Toolkit

https://youtu.be/vlIsv24R0fw?si=7Dnc6ukCZkgcamC0

Creatine Benefits for health & longevity

https://youtu.be/AS_xew9JsHo?si=n_8pJdaBbNl1hPP6

Overcoming Bulimia

https://youtu.be/YEGfI3rXYuM?si=f_2GYXhlL-sKrl-M

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Welcome to the Mindset Gym podcast!

Most people think success comes down to talent, intelligence, or potential.

But that belief is keeping a lot of people stuck.

In this episode, we break down why potential doesn’t matter nearly as much as people think — and why the most successful people in the room are often not the smartest or most naturally gifted.

They’re the ones who:

• Decided to go for it
• Were willing to get uncomfortable
• Showed up and did the work, even when they didn’t feel like it

You’ll hear powerful real-life examples that prove one thing:

Success doesn’t care about your potential. Life doesn’t care about your potential.

Potential only matters if you do something with it.

If you’ve ever felt behind, doubted yourself, or worried that you don’t have “enough” potential — this episode is for you.

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

If your life feels fine on paper but a little flat in real life, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to shift the energy of your life without overhauling everything. No extreme routines, no dramatic life resets — just small, fun, low-effort changes that can completely change how your day feels.

From romanticizing your everyday routines to interrupting autopilot, these simple energy shifts help you feel more present, curious, confident, and connected to your life again. Think of this episode as a menu — you don’t need to do everything. Just try one and notice what changes.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, bored, uninspired, or like your days are all blending together, this episode will give you easy ways to reset your vibe and bring new energy into your life — starting today.

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

We spend so much time focusing on our physical health but almost no time talking about what we’re feeding our mind.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what a mental diet actually is, why it matters more than you think, and how the content you consume every day — social media, news, relationships, conversations, and even your self-talk — is quietly shaping your mood, motivation, anxiety levels, and overall mental health.

Your mental diet isn’t just about “positive thinking.” Research shows that chronic exposure to negative news, comparison-heavy social media, poor sleep, and stressful relationships can significantly increase the risk of anxiety, depression, emotional burnout, and mental fatigue. And most of us are consuming this mental junk food on autopilot.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• What counts as your mental diet

• How social media, news, and digital content affect your mental health

• The link between poor sleep and anxiety & depression

• Why your environment and relationships matter more than motivation

• How to start improving your mental diet without disconnecting from reality

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, anxious, or mentally exhausted — this episode will help you understand why and what you can do about it.

In the episode I bring up a couple topics that I have done previous episodes on (self talk and sleep), if you’re looking for a more detailed breakdown of those topics check out these two episodes below!

-Episode 01 Don’t be a d*ck to yourself, Overcoming Negative Self Talk

https://youtu.be/SH5c7cr4ppA?si=roQRfhXmryMmKPjd

-Episode 59 Expert Researched Tips for a Better Nights Sleep

https://youtu.be/vlIsv24R0fw?si=gUGIuqzdfblWc18u

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

What if you’ve been prioritizing the wrong thing your entire life?

In this episode, we challenge hustle culture and flip the traditional career narrative on its head. Instead of letting your job define your identity, we explore what happens when you treat your hobbies like your career — and your job like the side hustle that funds your growth, creativity, and purpose.

If you work a typical 40-hour week, that’s only 23% of your total time. Even after sleep, you still control nearly half of your life — yet most people treat that time as an afterthought. That’s not a time problem. It’s a mindset problem.

Backed by psychology and behavioral science, we break down why hobbies and leisure aren’t indulgent or “unproductive,” but are actually linked to:

• Higher happiness and life satisfaction
• Lower stress, anxiety, and burnout
• Improved mental health, resilience, and focus
• Better cognitive function and long-term brain health

You’ll learn practical, actionable strategies to start prioritizing your passions without guilt.

This episode is for anyone feeling burned out, stuck in the grind, or disconnected from what lights them up — and ready to redefine productivity, success, and a well-lived life.

Your job shouldn’t consume your identity — your life should.

Treat your passions like your profession, and watch everything else improve.

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym podcast!

If you’ve ever told yourself “this is the year I finally get consistent in the gym” — this episode is for you.

In this podcast, I’m breaking down real, practical tips that actually helped me get into the gym and stay consistent, especially when motivation was low and discipline wasn’t automatic yet. This isn’t about extreme routines, toxic hustle, or all-or-nothing fitness plans — it’s about building habits that stick in real life.

Whether you’re:

• Trying to get back into the gym after falling off
• Starting your fitness journey for the first time
• Or struggling to stay consistent long-term

These strategies are focused on sustainability, mindset, and identity, not quick fixes.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to stop relying on motivation and build gym discipline
• Why starting smaller than you think leads to better results
• How to remove friction that keeps you from showing up
• Mindset shifts that helped me stay consistent over the years
• How to make going to the gym part of who you are — not just something you try to do

If 2026 is the year you want to stop starting over and finally build a fitness routine you can maintain, this episode will give you a grounded place to start.

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Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast!

Why do so many adults stop learning—and what does that do to the brain?

In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of giving up learning as we get older, and how intellectual stagnation can quietly impact brain health, mental health, and long-term cognitive resilience. Research shows that continued learning in adulthood is linked to lower rates of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline, while disengagement from learning may increase the risk of dementia and emotional burnout.

We dive into the science behind neuroplasticity, explaining how the brain continues to grow and adapt well into adulthood—but only if we give it a reason to. You’ll learn why curiosity, skill-building, and mental challenge are protective factors for the brain, and how lifelong learning acts as a form of cognitive training.

This conversation is also grounded in Shoshin, the Zen Buddhist concept of “beginner’s mind.” Shoshin reminds us that openness, curiosity, and a willingness to not know are essential not just for personal growth—but for mental clarity, emotional flexibility, and long-term brain health.

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