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Summary Our guest is Dana Sardano from Uniquely U and the author of the "Ten Recommandments For Personal Empowerment." About the episode Where do your limiting beliefs come from? There is no one answer to this question as we all have different experiences and life paths that have led to the formation of our limiting beliefs. A limiting belief is a thought, idea, or opinion about oneself that you keep even when you have evidence that it's wrong. Some people may have them because they have heard a family member or friend say it, or they may have seen it in a movie or book. They can keep you from achieving your goals, and they can make you feel unhappy. Often they become entrenched and self-defeating because we don't question them. We live by them and act on them without ever considering their origins. In this episode of The Fit Mess, We're joined by Dana Sardano, author of The Ten Recommandments for Personal empowerment. She shares what you can do to start identifying the thought or belief that is holding you back and then explore what you can do to let it go so you can live a happier, more fulfilled life. What We Discuss with Dana: Releasing the fear and realizing your dreams Ten Recommandments for Personal Empowerment How to not be a victim Telling fear to fuck off Becoming aware of what's holding you back Finding the willingness to take action Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Contact Us If you enjoyed this episode, check out: How To Improve Your Experience With Existence And Enhance Your Relationship With Life With Jem Fuller

Summary Our guest is Jill Sitnick. She is the author of "Rescuing Jill, How MDMA, with a Dash of Magic Mushrooms, Healed my Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD." About The Episode In recent years there's been a lot of research looking at MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. There are also a number of clinical trials looking at psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to treat depression. And both of those are probably very close to getting approved in the next couple of years. In this episode, you'll hear from Jill Sitnick. She is the author of "Rescuing Jill, How MDMA, with a Dash of Magic Mushrooms, Healed my Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD." Jill shares her experience with PTSD to explain her healing with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. She is a strong advocate for more research into psychedelics for mental health issues in the hopes of giving more people the opportunity to heal. What We Discuss With Jill: What is MDMA How can psychedelics help you heal from trauma Psychedelic-assisted therapy and recreational tripping are very different experiences Who should NOT use psychedelic therapy Why is "set and setting" so important for this therapy Why do people say this therapy is 10 years of therapy in 8 hours Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Contact Us If You Enjoyed This Episode, Check Out: How To Achieve Work-Life Balance Before Your Job Kills You with Chris Michael Harris

SUMMARY Our guest is Sara Webb. She is an Author, Speaker, and Spiritual Activist. ABOUT THE EPISODE Meditation is both magic and medicine. It's where science meets spirituality. It's also what our guest, Sara Webb credits with literally saving her life. In this episode of The Fit Mess, we're joined by Sara Webb. She shares how a twice-daily meditation practice helped her get sober, come out of the closet, and be honest with herself about who she is. She also discovered unprocessed trauma that she learned she needed help to heal from. Now, she is on a mission to make the world a better place to live, one person at a time. She explains why meditation is a powerful tool that can help you heal physically, mentally, and emotionally. What We Discuss with Sara: What meditation is How your brain processes information How meditation can help heal trauma Why meditation helps with stress relief Different meditation techniques The difference between Transcendental Mediation and Mindfulness Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Understanding the Science of Meditation with Dr. Daniel Siegel

Summary Our guest is Jennifer Febel. She's the host of the BTG podcast and an Emotional Resiliency Coach. ABOUT THE EPISODE "You are not broken." This has become the personal and professional mantra of our guest, Jennifer Febel, and is one that she intends to spread to as many people as possible. After receiving over 7 different mental health diagnoses by the age of 19, she embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery that few people get to experience. Today, as a Mentor, Coach, and Motivational Speaker, Jennifer is on a mission to teach the world that no one is ever broken and everyone can find the healing they crave and deserve. She offers alternative support for anyone suffering from feelings of depression, overwhelm, anxiety, or hopelessness who isn't finding the healing they want through traditional mental health services and is tired of the emotional rollercoaster. We partnered with Jennifer for this episode of The Fit Mess so she could share how you can explore the space between your head and your heart and learn to bridge the gap so you can step into a version of yourself you never dreamed possible. What We Discuss with Jennifer: You can delete and replace negative self-talk that holds you back Why your triggers mean your brain is working properly Your mental health problems do not define you Limiting beliefs are often planted during early childhood You can reprogram limiting beliefs Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How To Heal From The Effects Of Childhood Trauma As An Adult with Michael Unbroken

Summary Our guest is Lola Mormino. She went from cancer survivor to one of the youngest gym owners in the country. ABOUT THE EPISODE Lola Mormino is no average 20-year-old. Born with a 2.5-pound tumor attached to her tailbone, Mormino was not expected to survive long. However, the fighting spirit that Mormino embodied at a young age helped her conquer that early battle. Between the ages of 7 and 15, Mormino also battled a condition that caused her to pass out at a moment's notice. While these major health hurdles caused her to end her promising hockey career, the California native learned some difficult lessons in perseverance at an early age. In this inspiring episode of The Fit Mess, she shares how her health struggles actually propelled her on her health and fitness journey which lead her to start her own business, Lola Mormino Fitness, and to become one of the youngest gym owners in the country. What We Discuss with Lola: Goals - focus like a laser and don't get distracted from achieving them Motivation: being driven by overcoming obstacles, what happens when the obstacles are no longer there? Create a support system - find a trainer, coach, friend, therapist…someone you can open up to and share your mess with. Most of the battle to get fit is mental and it's a lot easier with help Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff Shares How You Can Face Your Fears And Become Your Own Superhero

Summary Our guest is Chris Michael Harris, founder of StartupU and host of the StartupU Podcast. ABOUT THE EPISODE Chris Michael Harris is the founder of StartupU, an interactive, online learning platform that teaches entrepreneurs how to take an idea or an existing business and turn it into a highly successful and profitable company. But Chris wasn't always a successful leader. In his late 20s, Chris was suffering from severe health issues, which took a toll emotionally, physically, and mentally. His body was shutting down, and he struggled with suicidal thoughts. Doctors warned him he'd be gone by age 50 without making drastic changes to his lifestyle. In this episode, Chris shares what it took to turn his life around, and find balance in his personal and professional life as well as some of the more experimental things he's tried to expand his consciousness and achieve his full potential. What We Discuss with Chris: How to avoid becoming too attached to your career Why your ego may be preventing you from being happy Why he believes some psychedelics are powerful tools that help his own mental health Why meditation and breathwork are beneficial for mental health Gut health and how much serotonin in your brain is produced in your gut. Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Learn the Secret to Turning Your Pain Into Your Superpower with Jill McAbe

Summary Our guest is Jeff Wickersham. He's a mindset and peak performance coach and host of "The Morning Fire for Entrepreneurs Podcast." ABOUT THE EPISODE Throughout your life, it's happened over and over again. You're doing all those little things that help you feel better: moving your body, eating well, and getting to bed on time. But then something comes along and throws you out of your routine and you spend the next days, weeks, and months trying to get back on track. In this episode of The Fit Mess, we'll share some simple things you can do to ignite the spark that lights a fire helping you become the best version of yourself. Our guest is Jeff Wickersham. He's a mindset and peak performance coach and host of "The Morning Fire for Entrepreneurs Podcast." We'll talk with him about how to become the best version of yourself even when you feel like the worst version of yourself. What We Discuss with Jeff: Self-care is a life-long journey Some days will be harder than others Work on learning to love the process That process includes creating better habits. Take small steps every day toward becoming that best version of yourself Consistency is the key Running every once in a while won't get you there. A daily walk that you never miss will produce better results Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Learn the Secrets to Building True Mental, Physical and Emotional Toughness for Success and Fulfillment with Greg Everett

Summary Our guest is Phillip Samor Von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder and CEO of Leela Quantum Tech. ABOUT THE EPISODE Can technology help you access the energy field that surrounds us and penetrates us and binds the galaxy together? Our guest believes it's not only possible but that it can be harnessed to improve your health and overall well-being. In this episode, you're going to learn about quantum energy and the science behind how and why it works from Phillip Samor Von Holtzendorff-Fehling. He is the founder and CEO of Leela Quantum Tech, he's a coach, conscious entrepreneur, and energy healer. While managing a successful international business career, he worked through blockages and barriers that prevented him from connecting with his true self. Through that work, he began to see energy fields and developed his unique healing skills. He left the international corporate world behind to become a conscious entrepreneur, alpha chi teacher, and energy healer. He founded Leela Quantum Tech to further develop and share the power of quantum energy. Quantum energy fields are different from harmful EMFs you're told to avoid. Here are a few of the benefits of quantum energy, also known as "frequency medicine" that Philip shares in this interview: Improves your blood and cellular health Increases your fitness level and speeds up recovery Intensifies the taste of your food and extends its shelf life Eases pain and activates your own inner healer Improve the quality of your water at home and on the road. Helps you become more resistant to stress and more efficient in your daily tasks Prevents exhaustion so you're able to focus better Allows you to worry less and enjoy the moment Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Bulletproof Founder Dave Asprey Shares the Laws of Happiness, Health, and Success and How to Upgrade Your Biology

Our guest is TIKTOK'S most popular gardener, Marcus Bridgewater ABOUT THE EPISODE You learn lessons in self-development from a lot of sources. Books, webinars, podcasts like this one…but have you looked to your garden for ways to grow? According to our guest today, caring for your plants may be one of the best ways to learn to better care for yourself. In this episode, we're joined by TIKTOK'S most popular gardener, Marcus Bridgewater. Marcus is a creator, educator, motivational speaker, and plant enthusiast. He is the personality behind Garden Marcus on social media, which demonstrates that a positive, knowledgeable approach to nurturing plants also helps us grow as people. He is the Founder & CEO of Choice Forward, a company that offers life coaching, seminars, and workshops. He shares knowledge from the plant world that teaches us about ourselves and opens our eyes to what we can achieve. What We Discuss with Marcus: Caring for plants and people is a similar experience - can't make them grow but can create an environment for growth. Every choice matters and leads to the next We are affected by what surrounds us - the people, the environment etc Mindfulness/slowing down is essential Focus on step-by-step growth to filter out the noise and stay in the now Grounding - we have a lot physically in common with the earth - find ways to connect with it physically (barefoot, gardening, natural water source). Helps you really see what's there rather than the mess in your head Begin with what inspires you - not just a great gardening tip but a tip for life Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Understanding the Science of Meditation with Dr. Daniel Siegel

ABOUT THE EPISODE You're doing it right now and you have for your entire life…but there's a good chance you're doing it wrong or could do it better. We're talking about breathing. That's what today's guest is going to enlighten us about. His name is Dan Voss and he's the Founder of Nova Now: Mindset, Emotional Health & Breathwork Coaching. He's also the host of the podcast, "A New Way of Living." Today, we'll talk with him about why breathwork and cold exposure are two great ways to manage your mental health, become more disciplined, and really "milk the shit out of life!" What We Discuss with Dan: How Breathwork reduces stress and anxiety How Breathwork increases energy and boosts immunity How cold therapy and breathwork improve mood and self-esteem How cold therapy helps manage depression Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: What is Cold Therapy with Dr. Josephine Worseck

ABOUT THE EPISODE: It's one of your most important organs and you don't give it nearly enough attention. And MEN especially don't talk about it enough. No weirdo, We're talking about your SKIN. In this episode of The Fit Mess, we'll share some simple things you can start doing now to take better care of your skin so you can stay healthy…and so you don't end up looking like a leather suitcase. Our guest is Chris Gibson. He's a Skin Care Expert, author of 'Acne Free In 3 Days ' and Host of the popular Chris Gibson Live! Show on Youtube. He shares how you can protect your skin so you not only look great but stay safe, especially during the sunny summer season. WHAT WE DISCUSS WITH CHRIS: How to address skin and aging issues. Is sunscreen safe? How does nutrition affect your skin? Which skincare ingredients are good/bad How does exercise affect your skin? The best approach to acne and skincare at an age How to use skin care products correctly Best anti-aging advice Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Using Red Light Therapy to Improve Your Health And Wellness With BioLight Founder Dr. Mike Belkowski

ABOUT THE EPISODE Keto, paleo, vegetarian, carnivore….pick a diet, you've probably tried it and had mixed results. Figuring out the right foods for your body is a difficult task. And according to our guest, it's made even harder by food companies that are intentionally manipulating you so you'll keep overeating. In this episode, we talk with Louise Mercieca. She is a Nutritional Therapist and award-winning author of "How Food Shapes Your Child." Louise is also the host of Louise's Health Kick podcast, promoting a healthy lifestyle without the contradictory and often, misplaced advice in the world of nutrition. What we discuss with Louise: Why you can't out-train a bad diet. One hour of activity a day doesn't offset sitting on your ass 23 hours a day Like a puzzle - every piece matters. Good sleep, good diet, movement - do all of it. Calories are essentially meaningless and why you should track macros Shitty food is like a drug. It's super addictive. Hard to quit but so worth it, especially for growing kids Don't let the conversation end there. Join us in our Facebook Group where you and fellow Fit Mess listeners can connect for monthly challenges, accountability to reach your goals, and a supportive community. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Busting the Calorie Myth and Helping You Eat, Think, and Live Better with Jonathan Bailor

ABOUT THE EPISODE With everything going on in the world, there's never been a more important time to discuss the topic of surrender. The Magic of Surrender from author Kute Blackson is a guide to move you past inner struggle to discover the power of letting go of control and how letting go leads to more. Typically surrender is considered passive. Kute wants to show people it isn't about giving up, it's about being strong and courageous. It's about tapping in. In this episode, he shares how surrender is a key factor in the lives of so many great people throughout history and shows how you can move past barriers in your life to discover the freedom and possibility on the other side of surrender. What We Discuss with Kute: What Ego actually is and how to stop identifying with ego. How to balance advocacy and surrender. What surrender truly means. Why it is important to surrender and why it is so hard to do. The most important questions to ask yourself, in order to be free. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How To Improve Your Experience With Existence And Enhance Your Relationship With Life With Jem Fuller

There are countless books on dating and many books on how to cope with mental illness. But, shockingly, there are very few books that explore the complex intersection of romance and mental health. With radical vulnerability, humor, and compassion, the new book: Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, and/or Depression - gives readers the tools to better understand themselves and what they want in a partner. It's a road map for what to do with this information - all while living with mental health issues. The book is written by Allison Raskin - comedian, host of the popular "Just Between Us" podcast, mental health advocate, and New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, we talk with her about her own mental health and dating journey and how her own worst fear came true while writing the book. In this episode, you will learn the following: How to have more authentic, meaningful relationships. How to navigate romantic relationships when you have anxiety, OCD, and/or depression Why breakups are so triggering for our mental health and how we can process them better. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us

You want to be able to communicate better with your children, but you feel like you're struggling to connect. Rebecca Rolland has been there and we're excited to share her solutions with you in this episode. We are parents, so we know how difficult it can be to get kids to help out around the house, clean their room, or just listen to anything you have to say. Over time, this can start to wear on your relationship with them. But our guest today says fixing most of those problems might be simple. Rebecca Rolland is a Harvard faculty member, oral language specialist, and author of The Art of Talking with Children. Today we'll talk with her about the evidence-based tools and techniques you can use to communicate more effectively with your kids. In this episode, you will learn the following: How to have more meaningful and engaging conversations with your kids. The importance of conversation in building skills in children. The power of being vulnerable and modeling that for children. The importance of taking the time to have meaningful conversations with children. Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How to Safely Go Back to School with Dr. Harvey Karp

In this episode, relationship coach Matthew Frey shares the lessons he learned from his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes. He talks about the importance of being aware of the little things that can erode trust in a relationship, and how to stop them before it's too late. You do it all the time. You leave the dishes in or buy the sink. You walk by a pile of laundry without starting a load. You leave the overflowing garbage in the can instead of just taking it out. Or maybe you're the one constantly nagging your partner to stop Matthew Frey is a relationship coach and writer who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage and divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did. He is the author of the new book, This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships. This is Matthew Frey's story... I was married for 12 years, and we were together for 20. My marriage ended in 2013, and it was awful. I was having a really hard time for 12 to 18 months afterward. I was like, I don't want to feel like this ever again. So I needed to start doing the work to figure out whatever I could learn to protect my future self from a repeat scenario. And the math result of that ended up being eight and a half years of blogging, which grew into a coaching business about three years ago. And then eventually I got some attention from some media. And when The New York Times did a feature on me at the beginning of the Pandemic, that's when things really started to happen. And I was given the opportunity to write this book. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The seemingly small annoyances in our relationships that may be more than a little irritating, and may be signs of deeper issues that could lead to the end of your marriage. 2. Good people can accidentally do things that harm their relationships without realizing it. 3. The ways that we unintentionally damage our relationships by doing things in our blind spots that we're not even aware of. Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Follow Us! Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here! IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships Before It's Too Late with Jayson Gaddis

Our guest is Dr. Sharon Grossman, author of The 7E Solution to Burnout: Transforming High Achievers from Exhausted to Extraordinary. ABOUT THE EPISODE Everyone has felt the burnout of a long week. The sudden fatigue, the lack of motivation, and the need for rest all make for an unpleasant feeling. But the symptoms of burnout aren't limited to the body; the mind and spirit are equally affected. The inability to focus, the constant negative thoughts and emotions, and the inability to prioritize can have a serious impact on the work you do, the relationships you have, and your overall well-being. Recent studies show that more than half of the workforce experiences some level of burnout. If you're feeling like you're constantly on edge, your brain is probably telling you that you need a break. However, taking time off can be hard when you feel like you're already behind on your work; you may end up feeling even more overwhelmed when you come back. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Sharon Grossman. She is a burnout expert, best-selling author, and speaker. We talk with her about how to crack the code on your burnout so it doesn't happen again. What We Discuss with Dr. Grossman: The connection between high demands and low resources that are the leading cause of burnout and what to do about it. How too much or too little control can wreak havoc on your experience at work and how to align with just the right amount of control to feel empowered. The difference between a high-achiever and a high-aimer. The symptoms of burnout that most people miss. How your Emotional Intelligence is either helping or hindering you. Why it's imperative you play to your strengths and minimize the time you spend on your weaknesses. How to reinvigorate your engagement at work and make it feel effortless. Obstacles that get in the way of self-care and how to remove them. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Beating Burnout: Author Julie Wald On The 4 Things You Should Focus On If You Are Experiencing Burnout

ABOUT THE EPISODE You did all the right things. Went to school, got a good job, and carved out a career path that you thought would provide a good life. Maybe that feeling even lasted a while and felt "right". But not anymore. Now it's a struggle to drag yourself to the office to a job you hate and it's impacting the rest of your life. Career and Leadership Coach Kelley Shields went through the exact same thing. Today she'll share how she got herself out of that trap and how you can start to create the life you truly want to live instead of the one you ended up with. What We Discuss with Kelley: Why your job doesn't have to suck When it's time for a career change How to quit your job without ruining your life Don't get caught up in comparison "Burnout" vs "Bored Out" Why your job may be perfect...for someone else Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Career Clarity Podcast Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: Break Free From Your Comfort Zone and Take a Leap of Faith with Neil Seligman

Our guest is Sara Raymond, Founder of The Mindful Movement ABOUT THE EPISODE The past few years have seen a growing interest in the potential of meditation and mindfulness to improve health, well-being, and performance. The same is true for hypnosis. Mindfulness involves being more aware of our thoughts and feelings and developing the ability to focus on the present moment rather than on our past or future. Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can be used to help people with a variety of issues, from addiction to performance anxiety. Many people think of hypnosis as a medical condition or a magic trick, but the truth is that hypnosis is a practical tool used by many people every day. Meditation and hypnosis have always been associated with relaxation, but in the last decade, researchers have discovered that practices such as meditation and hypnosis can be used to treat a variety of disorders, including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. In this episode, we talk with Sara Raymond. She is a trained hypnotherapist, pilates, yoga, and meditation teacher. As Founder of The Mindful Movement, she has become a tremendous resource for those looking to tap into their inner calm, develop a positive mindset and heal from the stress that is keeping them stuck. She is passionate about helping others learn about meditation and hypnotherapy and how they can help us all live more fulfilling lives. What We Discuss with Sara: Why knowing what you want often isn't enough (and how to unlock what's keeping you stuck) The reason why hypnotherapy is effective at exposing that which the logical, conscious mind is unaware How to use meditation to replace self-sabotaging beliefs with those that will help you take action toward a more fulfilling life The role your emotions play in personal fulfillment (and why mindfulness is a necessary journey for those who desire success) Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How to Break the Cycle of Self-Sabotage, Accelerate Your Growth, and Realize Your True Potential with Ryan Sawyer

Our guest is Julie Wald, Founder, and CEO of Golden and author of "Inner Wealth." ABOUT THE EPISODE You're a high achiever who's smart, hardworking, and successful—so why don't you feel optimized on the inside? Whether it's stress, chronic pain, or time management issues, you're feeling dangerously close to burnout. You want to cultivate a happier, healthier life, but you're overwhelmed by the sea of options and where to begin. What you need are powerful practices that you can easily implement to heal what's broken, nurture inner and outer wellness, and live your best life. That's what Julie Wald is offering: a framework for integrating the most impactful wellness practices into your life in a way that feels natural and doable for your busy schedule. Her book, "Inner Wealth" is built around the four pillars of wellness—movement, stillness, touch, and nourishment. In this episode, we talk with her about how the four pillars enable you to create a self-care plan that meets your needs. This is not a formula or a prescription; it's a recipe, and you can decide how much of each ingredient you want to add to live a happy, healthy life that is reflective of who you are. What We Discuss with Julie: Managing stress and burnout What are the "4 pillars of wellness?" Why do people get stuck trying to incorporate self-care into their lives How to push yourself into action instead of waiting for motivation Simple things you can do to avoid burnout How to recover if you're already burned out Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How to Futureproof Your Life with Dr. Natalia Peart

Our guest is Michael Unbroken, host of the Think Unbroken podcast. ABOUT THE EPISODE Most of us have some kind of trauma in our past. Usually during childhood…and to varying degrees. But in some way, it has changed the way we think and feel about ourselves and the world around us. Sometimes, we can't help but feel broken. Trauma can shatter our sense of security and overwhelm our coping skills leaving us feeling isolated, ashamed, and afraid to reach out for help. But reaching out for help doesn't make you weak. It means that you're human and you're trying your best and it doesn't have to be a life sentence. That's according to our guest this week. We'll talk with Michael Unbroken, host of the Think Unbroken podcast about the mess of a life you were given and how to start cleaning it up. What We Discuss with Michael: People shit on "childhood trauma" and say get over it, it's the past - how damaging can it be? Why Mindset is Everything. There are no shortcuts, there is hard work and on the backside of that is getting your life back. Why people tend to resist how much control they can take in life Why we spend too much time avoiding bad things even though they are part of, and maybe the more important parts of this journey. How do you flip the switch before hitting rock bottom? Are you ever "better" or is this a long game? How you can start to begin to heal! Find accountability and support with The Fit Mess Facebook Community. Join an intimate group taking their well-being to the next level today, by CLICKING HERE. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CHECK OUT: How to Let Go of the Past: Tips on Releasing Trauma with Ashra Bennett

Our guest is Meghan Pherrill-Gordon, creator of Balance by Meghan. ABOUT THE EPISODE Meghan Pherrill-Gordon suffered for a long time with depression, anxiety, OCD, and suicidal thoughts. One day she decided enough was enough and she wanted more out of life, so she started to work on herself internally, loving herself more, and taking up yoga. After noticing the miraculous changes she made in her life, she knew she had to share her gift with others. She supports her clients by empowering and teaching them to connect to their mind, body and soul. She does this by teaching them how to care for and nourish their bodies, how to calm their mind and manage their thoughts, and how to invite more wellness into their lives as a form of self-care and self-love. She also shares her inspiring story and supports your yoga, spirituality, health, and wellness journey on her own podcast, Balance Your Life! What We Discuss with Meghan: How yoga helped her overcome many of her mental health challenges Why it's not true that you "can't meditate" What is Human Design? Why sometimes it's important to combine holistic practices with western medicine Self-development tools that DON'T work Find accountability and support with The Fit Mess Facebook Community. Join an intimate group taking their well-being to the next level today, by CLICKING HERE. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us

ABOUT THE EPISODE They've broken all kinds of records. They are champions in every way. They push to perform to their full potential, and some can even claim to be the finest in the world at what they do. Elite athletes devote their entire lives to achieving the highest levels of success. Then there's the rest of us. But, how can we apply the same passion and dedication to achieve similar levels of success in our own lives? In this episode, we try to answer those questions with help from a superhero. Jessie Graff is a "modern-day Wonder Woman." Graff is the first woman to complete stages 1 and 2 of American Ninja Warrior's Las Vegas finals. She is also an accomplished stuntwoman in Hollywood. She's worked on films such as G.I. Joe, Transformers, Wonder Woman, and Alita: Battle Angel (to name a few). She's also worn a famous red cape while performing some heroic stunts on the TV series Supergirl. Listen to find out why you don't have to have superpowers to be the hero of your own story. What We Discuss with Jessie: Jessie's best piece of advice for reaching seemingly impossible goals. How she stays motivated, even when injured. The key to overcoming whatever hurdle you come across. How she discovered the stuntwomen's profession and became encouraged to pursue it. How she uses a mindset shift to avoid disappointment. How she prepares mentally and physically for each challenge. Various levels of dedication are required for training in order to gain strength and experience while being safe. Lessons she learned from her mother, which she applies to Ninja training. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us

ABOUT THE EPISODE The Great Resignation may have you wondering what else you can do with your life. If you've been wanting to tap into your creative side - you'll definitely want to pick up: STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST! 2022 marks the 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of this groundbreaking book. In 2012, bestselling author Austin Kleon brought us his manifesto on unlocking creativity. And in the ten years since, Kleon has become one of the most important voices in creativity and the book remains a must-read with more than a million copies in print worldwide! In this episode, he shares 10 transformative principles that can change your life! He also discusses actionable steps that changed the face of self-help, teaching millions to find the space they need to unlock their imaginations and do the work. What We Discuss with Austin: 10-year edition - what's new in the book? 10 transformative principles he wishes he could give to his 19-year-old-self. How can we embrace influence instead of running away from it? Imposter syndrome is real, just show up every day. How to practice productive procrastination by bouncing between projects. Why geography is no longer our master. How to build your online community. Why you should always strive to be nice. Why creativity is subtraction: Choose what you leave out. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE We often think of habits as something that just "happens" to us. But the reality is that habits create our lives. They define who we are and play a huge role in our success. That's why it's so important to understand how habits work and how they can help to achieve goals. Habits direct our focus and determine the energy we use on a daily basis. The energy we spend is then used to fuel our behaviors and decisions. This often goes unnoticed because our behaviors and decisions feel automatic. But what if your habits could show you the way to being the person you want to be? This week we're joined by Donna Zajonc. She is a master coach and educator. Donna has the ability to transform people's lives. She can help them release the inner blocks that keep them stuck. In this episode, she'll help us answer the question her new book poses: "Who do you want to be on the way to what you want?" What We Discuss with Donna: What is the Drama Triangle and how is it useful to people? What is The Empowerment Dynamic and how can one apply it for a more whole and healthy mindset? Why it is important to learn from reactive habits and what the myriad benefits of properly translating the lessons learned from observing them are What learning to be a coach has taught her about herself and how that transformed her own life first, and then the lives of her clients Why the titular question of the book is key to a personal development journey How coaching should always be used to augment psychology and psychiatry rather than replace them How judgments can offer direct insights into the spaces within the mind that need healing Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE Have you ever been in a situation where you knew what you needed to do, but you couldn't seem to get started? Maybe you knew you needed to lose weight, but every time you went to the gym, you bailed out at the last minute. Or you knew you needed to improve your grades, but you didn't have the motivation or the time to study. The truth is, that our mindset is the key to everything we want in life. Too often we wait until we've hit rock bottom before doing something about it. In this episode, we're joined by a man who knows what it's like to hit rock bottom and bounce back. Jem Fuller has lived a life of extremes. He's been a barefoot backpacker, fire-dancer, a global tattooist, and a kindergarten teacher! Now, Jem is an expert in communication, resilience, and mindset, leading retreats around the world. In our conversation, he shares some simple things you can do to take healthy action for your body and your mind. What We Discuss with Jem: 00:00 Intro 7:54 Creating connection 8:30 Having it all before it comes crashing down 11:46 Jem's life-changing experience 14:06 You can change your beliefs 18:31 You can't have anything you want 21:07 The value of self-compassion 24:18 Creating a sense of self 27:08 Acceptance is not apathy 28:57 The struggle for conscious communication Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE Dr. Glenn Livingston is a veteran psychologist and longtime CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm that has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food-obsessed individuals, Doctor Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food. In this episode, Dr. Livingston teaches why Binge Eating and Overeating are such common problems, and how there are two factors that combine to form the perfect storm in our culture and have created a horrendously difficult mountain to climb for anyone who wants to stop overeating. (a) the food industry's billions and; (b) the addiction treatment industry's message of powerlessness. What We Discuss with Dr. Livingston: 00:00 Intro 06:13 Glenn's personal weight-loss struggle 10:36 The Food Industry's predatory tactics 15:58 Controlling our biological impulses 17:27 The creation of "the inner pig" 22:11 Self-love isn't enough 29:58 The feast and famine roller coaster 34:26 Using the present moment to eat healthily 36:43 Why your failures mean you'll have success Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE Allan Misner joins Zach and Jeremy to talk about achieving your physical fitness goals before or after age 40. Allan has a long list of qualifications that make his perspective on health and wellness important. But he hasn't always been the picture of perfect health. His life was out of balance until he woke up one morning with a hangover…and a new direction for his life. Allan is is an online personal trainer who serves men and women over 40. He is the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, author of the award-winning book, "The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness After 40," and owner of Island Fitness in Bocas del Toro, Panama. What We Discuss with Allan: 00:00 Intro 7:48 The "aha moment" that changed Allan's life 11:47 What to do when you hit rock bottom 14:23 It's never too late to get healthy 16:48 Age reversal vs slowing aging 20:43 Being fit for the task 23:22 Being a participant in your family 26:29 Leading by example 28:27 Why any diet is the right diet 31:37 How important is sleep? Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today." It's not only a famous quote from Benjamin Franklin. It's also advice that can save, or at least change your life for the better. In this episode, you'll hear from VJ Hamilton. She is a nutritional therapist who suffered for decades with autoimmune conditions before taking control of her health and developing the skills to help others do the same. We talk with her about improving your health at the cellular level and why that can actually be one of the best places to start with a personal development plan because the benefits can really flow upstream to all of the other issues you may be worried about. This is important because, as we like to say, "motivation isn't going to magically appear." However, there are a few examples of when that's incorrect. Usually, it's at a rock bottom moment or when your health has taken a sudden and drastic turn for the worse. In this interview, VJ will share how her own physical ailments put her on a path to better wellness and a path to helping otters do the same. By following her advice we hope you'll create the motivation to live a healthier life before your body forces you into action. What We Discuss with VJ: 00:00 Intro 09:11 Diagnosed with an autoimmune condition 11:28 Your cellular potential 14:10 Repairing cell damage 17:40 Proper testing 18:31 Simple steps to repair cells 21:02 What to avoid for better cell health 25:41 Gut health and inflammation 28:10 Your genes and epigenetics 32:58 Start taking control of cellular health Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Key Cellular Nutrition Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE If you've been paying attention to anything going on in the world lately, you know there is PLENTY to be stressed out about. You probably also know that meditating is a great way to relieve stress. But it requires discipline and a lot of practice. This week we are introducing you to technology that promises to do the heavy lifting of meditation FOR YOU and gives your brain the benefits of a 3-hour nap…in just 20 minutes. Our guest is Dr. Patrick Porter – developer of BrainTap - a mind-development tool designed to help users de-stress while achieving physical, mental, and emotional balance. What We Discuss with Dr. Porter: 00:00 Intro 7:06 What is BrainTap? 7:51 Why Dr. Porter developed BrainTap 12:14 Using sound to manage stress 20:23 Liberating the nervous system 24:01 Better sleep for optimized brain health 27:08 Your body ​​transmits infrared light 29:27 Using sound to manage stress 38:32 Learn more at the Biohacking Congress in Las Vegas! - It's going to be a life-changing weekend with 30+ world-known Speakers on Biohacking; 30+ Health companies, ecological products, digital health devices; 500+ like-minded people. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE Dave Asprey talks with Jeremy and Zach about his book, Game Changers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life. With anecdotes from game changers like Dr. Daniel Amen, Gabby Bernstein, Dr. David Perlmutter, Arianna Huffington, Esther Perel, and Tim Ferris as well as examples from Dave's own life, Game Changers offers listeners practical advice they can put into action to reap immediate rewards. From taming fear and anxiety to making better decisions, establishing high-performance habits, and practicing gratitude and mindfulness, Dave brings together the wisdom of today's game-changers to help everyone kick more ass at life. What We Discuss with Dave: 00:00 Intro 04:08 Who Dave Asprey was before hacking his biology 07:15 Origin of Bulletproof Coffee 13:38 The 46 laws of happiness, health, and success. 20:29 The power of sleep 23:28 The morality of struggling 25:01 Fear is the mind-killer 30:11 Sunlight is not optional Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE Based on personal preference, some people rely on just one or two physical routines for fitness. For example, they love their walks, so they stick to walking. Others, although, go diverse because they love what it does to their bodies on multiple levels. For those who stick with the latter—continue, 'because the outcome will always be 10x more than whoever just keeps doing the same thing over and over again.' In this episode of The Fit Mess, Tony Horton, the master behind the highly-esteemed P90X, talks about the impacts of coaching and having the right company, his take on supplements, and the reason why some people just can't seem to improve their habits and routines. Find out what The Power of 4 proposes in this episode of The Fit Mess with Tony Horton! Ask Yourself What Your Purpose Is — Cause It May Suck When the topic of "purpose" was brought up during the interview, Tony said his revolves around 'feeling good, having great energy, and generating enthusiasm in life.' And that's what pushed him to become the Tony Horton he is today, the creator of the famous P90X, among other popular fitness programs, a best-selling author, and a world-class motivational speaker. To quote him, Tony said, "your purpose [in life] needs to be substantial enough!" People all have their own purpose and why in life individually on the basic level. But if that's the case, with Tony as an example, how come others still find it excruciating to implement changes? For Tony, aside from lacking prioritization, it may also be due to poor reasoning behind what you're doing. In life, we pay for necessities every day, go to work, and drive hours just to go home. All of those we do faultlessly for mere survival. But what are you doing to live? Listen to what Tony Horton says about taking supplements in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Tony Horton: Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®, P90X2®, P90X3®, and Ten Minute Trainer®, and most recently, his 22-Minute military-inspired workout, 22 Minute Hard Corps®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books "Bring It," Crush It!" and his latest motivational book, "The Big Picture" 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. In keeping with Tony's passion for a healthy lifestyle, he's teamed up with the beauty experts at Ultimate Salon Professionals to create his new hair and skincare line, TH Care by Tony Horton, because he believes what goes on in your body is just as important as what goes in it. Tony believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. Exercise, whole foods, and the right mindset is the formula that leads to a vibrant, productive, and full life for anyone who focuses on being the best they can be. Outline of the Episode: [02:27] So much of working out is just having a plan [05:35] Physical exercise isn't the only piece of fitness [09:05] When inspiring people, it boils down to your communication [13:31] What is your purpose? Maybe it sucks? [18:25] There's never just one thing when it comes to physical fitness [23:38] Tony Horton – on getting diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome [28:50] The Success of P90X [30:47] To the people who are doing just cardio… [33:57] There are two kinds of love when it comes to fitness, behavior, and nutrition [36:15] Tony's number of gyms everywhere Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: MYPOWERLIFE.COM - Shop the products that Tony uses himself, and don't forget to use the code "tony30" for a discount. TONYHORTONLIFE.COM Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE It got famous for tracking sleep. Now it's aiding research on COVID-19, women's health, and so much more. This week we're talking with you again about the Oura ring. Mostly because we love it…but also because it's loaded with a lot of new features, making it an even more important tool you can use to improve your health and well-being. Our guest is Caroline Kryder. She is the Science Communications Lead for Oura. In this episode, she explains many of the new features like SpO2 sensing, period prediction, workout tracking, and daytime heart rate tracking, and more to come later this year. Join us for this episode and learn why when it comes to fitness trackers there really is one ring to rule them all. What We Discuss with Caroline: 00:00 Intro 05:43 What is the Oura Ring? 08:18 Period prediction and women's health tracking 12:21 What's a good sleep score? 13:51 A different approach to HRV (Heart Rate Variability) 17:31 Why Oura is helpful for athletes 19:21 Know you're getting sick before you have symptoms 21:00 What your readiness score means 22:46 Hack your way to better sleep 23:41 Your ring can tell when you're pregnant 29:31 Why Oura now has a membership 31:06 Hidden features in the Oura app Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Episode Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

Untreated child traumas in life, depression, and alike usually either form from deep-rooted causes or spark from very early experiences that start during childhood. For that reason, these issues aren't the type one can take a break from nor run away from. Yes, you can't run away from it. But you can still try running! How? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Dr. J.M. Thompson talks about why exercise is a powerful medicine for the mind, how one can train tolerance and endurance through running, and what he tells about in his book Running Is a Kind of Dreaming: A Memoir. Find out how you can adopt new practices in life in this episode of The Fit Mess with Dr. J.M. Thompson! How Running Works Against Mental Issues When the mind struggles with mental disorders, it becomes challenging to stay in the here and now of life. For individuals who experience these and other mental conditions, the mind tends to preoccupy feelings and emotions of the past. It weighs it down. And as the mind gets busy with before issues, this is when you tend to lose a sense of where you are in the world. For the individuals that become victims of this, the predictability of things gets lost. For Dr. J.M. Thompson, author of Running is a Kind of Dreaming, endurance activities is a proven counter for these types of issue. From experience, Dr. Thompson speaks of running as a form of grounding. It becomes one's coming into the right now of the moment. Like any other physical activity, it helps create predictability and presence of mind. It also creates a strong connection between your brain and body and denies you the option of isolation. Listen more to how Dr. J.M. Thompson explains the benefits of endurance activities to mental health in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Dr. J.M. Thompson: J.M. Thompson was born in England. He holds a BA in English literature from Oxford University and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He completed his psychology training at the University of California, San Francisco, where he conducted research on the brain mechanisms of meditation and the physiology of trauma. He is also an ordained Zen practitioner and certified yoga teacher. He has finished over 40 ultramarathons, and multiple solo adventures runs in the Sierra Nevada, the Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Thompson currently serves as a staff psychologist at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children. Outline of the Episode: [01:22] Zach – on running for an early-out from work [02:27] Moving your body can move so many things in your life [05:18] Athletic Greens for more energy, better gut health, and an optimized immune system! [07:06] Dr. J.M. Thompson – on running before it's too late [10:53] What is it about endurance activities that work so well on our mentality? [12:12] An unhealthy mental state can result in a loss of predictability [16:02] The difference between accessing your flow state in a gym and outdoors [19:25] Your experience is your experience, and it's worthy of care [22:13] How does one simply pick up a new practice? [24:05] Dr. J.M. Thompson – on recovery, healing, and the experience of his book Running is a Kind of Dreaming: A Memoir Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode, we talk with Lunden Souza about self-love and what it takes to be at least a little more content in your own skin. She offers simple steps you can take to improve your relationship with yourself, and shares strategies to help you become the better, healthier version of yourself that you've always wanted to be. Lunden is a fitness and lifestyle transformation coach. She is also the host of the Self Love and Sweat Podcast. What We Discuss with Lunden: 00:00 Intro 7:13 A passion for fitness 9:42 Challenges we all face 12:28 What is self love? 16:14 Strength in vulnerability 18:43 Why habits are important 22:58 Do what works for you 27:00 The Self Love and Sweat Podcast Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Get your Free Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Everyone wants that amazing, fulfilling, and profoundly connected relationship we've all read about and dreamed of with someone who gets you and you get them, and all is wonderful in the world. But what is the reason some of us don't have it? Maybe you don't know shit about having an authentically great relationship! That's according to our guest this week. The "Sex Pistols of Self-Help," Gary John Bishop is also the author of "Love Unfucked: Getting Your Relationship Shit Together." It's the latest title from his "Unfuck Yourself" series. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Gary shares why you need to stop shifting blame in your relationships, take responsibility, and face yourself first if you truly want a real relationship that actually works. What We Discuss with Gary: 00:00 Intro 2:22 Thoughts create reality 5:36 Why Love UnFu*ked is an important book now 9:58 Which relationships need help 11:22 Self-reflection leads to growth 14:21 Don't change for other people 19:06 People don't change but relationships do 24:39 Why you keep attracting assholes 28:17 Can you be loved if you don't love yourself 30:08 What Gary's wife thinks about his relationship advice Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Resources: Guest Website Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected]

ABOUT THE EPISODE It was an essential tool we used to lose nearly 200 pounds and keep it off. If done right, a low-carb or KETO diet is a powerful tool to not only lose weight but it can also boost your energy, clear up brain fog, and more. Admittedly, it's not for everyone and is often trashed by critics calling it a fad diet that is unhealthy, unsustainable, and too restrictive. Our guest disagrees. Cheryl McColgan is is the founder and editor of Heal Nourish Grow. She came to low carb and keto in 2015 after a particularly difficult time in her life in which she was gaining weight, not sleeping well, and overly stressed, despite lots of healthy behaviors. Once she began low carb, there was a huge shift in her health and outlook. Not only did she lose the weight she gained, but long-term anxiety, depression, sleep, and brain fog greatly improved. At 48 she's feeling better than ever and uses her experience and extensive research into keto to educate and coach others to greater health and wellness. In this episode of The Fit Mess, she offers strategies to improve your diet, your sleep, your habits…and why using the language of a healthy person will train you to become one. What We Discuss with Cheryl: 00:00 Intro 1:46 Why Jeremy started keto 2:54 Why Zach started keto 4:15 Unexpected benefits 5:50 No halfway with keto 8:44 Cheryl's health journey 10:12 Changing habits 13:55 Replacement behaviors 16:31 Making a mindset shift 19:19 How meditation helps 20:20 Why Cheryl started keto 25:22 Is Keto safe? 30:16 Why Zach had to stop keto 34:18 Benefits of fasting 41:13 Keto for vegetarians 44:13 Summary Resources: Guest Website Athletic Greens Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

ABOUT THE EPISODE What do some of the world's elite athletes and performing artists do to mentally prepare to perform when the spotlight shines on them? What can you learn from them so you can show it better as a parent, partner, friend, employee, or just for yourself? Those are some of the questions our guest this week seeks to answer in his own podcast. Barton Guy Bryan is an athlete, a coach, a singer, and the host of The Mindset Forge Podcast. We talk with him about what he's learned from dozens of interviews with top performers to help you show up for the biggest moments of your life. What We Discuss with Barton: 00:00 Intro 2:05 Jeremy's Mindset Shift 3:34 Zach's Mindset Shift 6:32 Why Mindset Matters 9:11 Pushing our own buttons 10:03 Mindset shift challenges 13:10 Competitive Mindset 14:53 Mental health challenges 19:41 Breaking bad habits 25:51 Habits of high performers 29:41 The Mindset Forge Podcast 33:29 Key takeaways Episode Resources: Guest Website Athletic Greens Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Facebook Group Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

About the Episode This is that time of year when you've probably decided to sit down and focus on your goals, and how you want to show up in the world. Many people usually take this time to work on their fitness goals. After binging at holiday parties for weeks they've had their eye on 2022 to take their health back…then, they'll probably quit going to the gym in February and go back to exactly what they did last year. In this episode, we get some advice on how to make sure you don't repeat that cycle and fall into the same trap. We're joined by Allison Jackson. She is a NASM-certified personal trainer, Precision Nutrition-certified coach, and pro masters figure competitor. Allison is also the host of the Fit to Lead podcast…and so much more. We've never been big fans of New Year's resolutions because we believe that change happens when you decide to take action on your goals…not some arbitrary date on a calendar. However, we do believe there is something significant about the start of a new year. It's a symbolic chance at a restart, a clean slate…simply starting over on things that matter to us. Join us as we set new goals for ourselves and teach you 5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Wellness in the new year (SPOILER - There's actually way more than 5)! What We Discuss With Allison: 8:08 gender differences in training 9:49 Calorie and macro tracking 11:34 Keeping a calorie deficit 14:14 Building a better mindset 18:08 Habit stacking 20:12 There are no quick fixes 21:06 Macro priorities 21:50 The scale is a liar 23:21 Better body composition 24:51 The 80/20 rule 26:44 Mom guilt 27:34 Hypnotherapy 29:34 Get away from your desk Opt-In If you want a partner in the process to reach whatever goals you've set for yourself this year, we'd love to have you join us in our Facebook Group! We also want to encourage you to click the subscribe button to be notified as soon as new episodes go live. If you like what you hear, we'd be so grateful for your review! Your reviews play a HUGE role in helping others find The Fit Mess in the search results. And you just might get a shout-out in a future episode! Resources: Guest Website Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist. When he was 19 years old, he dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. He had a successful marketing career at American Apparel and went on to found a creative agency called Brass Check, which has advised clients like Google, and many prominent bestselling authors, including Neil Strauss, and Tim Ferriss. Holiday is the author of several of our favorite books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and Stillness is the Key which have sold millions of copies in dozens of languages. In this encore episode, we talk with Holiday about his book "Lives of the Stoics." Holiday and co-author Stephen Hanselman present the fascinating lives of the men and women who worked to live by the timeless Stoic virtues of courage, justice, temperance, and wisdom. The fascinating mini-biographies illustrate powerful, centuries-old lessons that still serve as beacons to a more principled life. Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Naturally, anyone who'd say that tapping different parts of the body can be an alternative therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some other conditions would seem silly to whoever would listen. Jeremy and Zach, too, would totally agree if they didn't experience it themselves. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Dr. Katie Nall puts Zach in a real-time EFT tapping session. In addition to her demo, Dr. Katie also talks about how EFT tapping proves to be more effective than cognitive behavior therapy, quantum memory, and her many client stories that show how EFT tapping works. Find out Zach and Jeremy's experience with EFT tapping in this episode of The Fit Mess with Dr. Katie Nall! Reinterpreting The Body's Energy Pathways Around the 1990s, the Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT tapping was first introduced at Stanford University by an electrical engineer. The proponent was Professor Gary Craig. Before EFT was developed, Gary avidly observed the methods of psychologists and psychiatrists when treating patients with mental issues like depression. When traditional talk therapy didn't seem to work, these experts tried a different technique from Chinese traditions. The experts that Gary observed started interacting with the energy pathways found in the human body. They saw through research that tapping different points of the body helps the clients with more effectiveness than talk therapy. As an engineer, these energy pathways looked like electrical circuits to Gary. From there, Gary combined his observations from psychology experts with his discipline as an engineer and what they learned from Chinese medicine. Thus, EFT exists. Find out how EFT tapping works from Dr. Katie Nall in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Dr. Katie Nall: Whether it is content or inspiration, Dr. Nall provides a memorable experience for the audience. The purpose of the keynote is to move the audience in a direction, and Dr. Nall prompts and reinforces sustainable movement. Contact her for details on availability and custom approaches to your needs. Within organizations, Dr. Nall is effective in moving individuals toward change. Understanding different approaches to change and assisting others in embracing benefits are one of her specialties. When your group is looking for an energetic, intelligent, effective trainer, contact Dr. Nall to discuss details. Many challenges are best served individually. Whether a client can benefit from increased communication skills with DISC Personality training or barrier reduction through Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Dr. Nall works one-on-one to assist others in moving to the next goal. Working with Dr. Nall can be life-changing. Call her for details. Outline of the Episode: [01:07] What happens in EFT tapping? [03:48] What is the Emotional Freedom Technique all about? [06:01] Tapping – before and after as seen through MRI scans [10:33] Dr. Katie Nall shares a client story [15:49] What are quantum memory and quantum tapping? [19:20] Zachary goes into tapping with Dr. Katie Nall [25:38] After tapping different points of the head, face, and body, affirmative talking follows [29:49] The process called secondary gains [32:22] A study by an Auburn University professor [34:24] What happened when Jeremy went on a session with Dr. Katie Nall Resources: Guest Website Call Dr Nall! 772-480-0541 Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Every success leaves hints and clues. That's why people study other people's successes because there are patterns in it that can be copied. Those patterns trace back to momentum, consistency, routines, and the difficult first steps that successful people had to take. It applies even to workouts. Someone who can do a hundred reps of burpees first had to start with one. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Ken Wimberly shares his key principles to success. Ken talks about how one can discover their 'why' in life, why accountability is a fundamental piece to success, his routine of constant exercise, and the app he created that captures moments, memories, and lessons that anyone can pass on to their loved ones later on in life. Find out how you can discover your 'why' in this episode of The Fit Mess with Ken Wimberly! Why Accountability Matters When Ken started his commitment to working out every day, he had no one but himself for accountability. He liked it that way. It was Ken's way of proving that he could set it straight with himself. When he started progressing, people noticed and sought his help. He shared techniques with them as well as his own fitness goals. What Ken started later gained attention from his circle of people. From there, a text thread was formed. In this thread, the goal was accountability. They started off with just three people. Then more people started joining in. The thread became a group of four, then five, then six. Because more people decided to join what they started, Ken's text thread had to move to Telegram to add people more easily whenever. In this Telegram group, they share screenshots, workouts, and updates of each other's routine. Ken's friend, one of the members of his accountability group, is now preparing for a walking event in April. Find out how Ken impacts lives with the power of stories in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Ken Wimberly: Ken Wimberly is the founder and visionary behind Legacy of Love, Inc. He is married to his soulmate, Amber, and has three children, Grace, Knox, and Kai. Ken has had a 20+ year entrepreneurial journey. He founded (2010) and grew KW Net Lease Advisors, a commercial real estate brokerage firm headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. He is a founding partner (2018) in Laundry Luv, a chain of laundromats with a mission to educate, equip, and inspire those in the communities where they serve. He launched a Keller Williams Realty franchise in Abilene, TX, in 2015 and served as Operating Principal through 2020. Outline of the Episode: [01:32] How do you have a clear vision of where you want to go? [03:11] The Beauty of a Mind Map [06:05] If you make the hard little steps your daily habit, you win! [09:21] Ken Wimberly – on training with progression and the plan to work out every day [12:25] Ken's approach to accountability and how it expanded on to others [15:47] Ken Wimberly's Key Principles to Success [20:49] How does one discover their 'why' in life? [24:10] Impacting the world through the Legacy Journal App [29:01] Stories can be one of the most valuable things you can share with someone you love [32:19] The Power in Stories Resources: Legacy Journal App Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Download the Legacy Journal App on Google Play and App Store Now! As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Not many people have heard of neurofeedback and fewer have tried it. But as you're about to learn, it's basically like taking your brain to the gym. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Michael P. Cohen shares how he got involved with neurofeedback from a result they experienced firsthand in the family. He also talks about his professional advice to those who aren't yet ready to experience neurofeedback and the reason why you shouldn't be afraid of undergoing sessions. Find out what you can expect from neurofeedback in this episode of The Fit Mess with Michael P. Cohen! A Client's Neurofeedback Experience In the episode, Michael shares about a client he once had. This client was a 49-year-old engineer who had worked for his company for around eight years already. Despite his age and nature of work, a particular trait made him very unique to Michael. He was very anxious. Michael recalls how this client would react scared to very common questions that he asked. And the client didn't even deny it. He admitted to feeling scared. Michael considers this client as someone socially withdrawn. After a few more digging into the client, Michael decided to put him under 15 sessions. The sessions were most probably conducted twice every week. Fortunately, as the sessions went on, changes started to manifest on the client. One time, this highly anxious grown man crossed Michael in the hallway and gave him a big enthusiastic "Hey Michael!" That simple gesture almost made Michael fall to the ground. Hear about Michael's advice to those who aren't ready to experience neurofeedback yet in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Michael P. Cohen: Since 1996 Mike has devoted his life to learning about, using, teaching, and perfecting the art and science of neurofeedback and biofeedback. In the process of helping thousands of adults and children, he's become one of the most sought-after experts in the U.S. on the topic. Over the years, Mike has built upon his ever-expanding knowledge base to acquire and offer a wide array of the best technology and training approaches in the profession. Besides providing multiple biofeedback and neurofeedback modalities, he offers several types of the latest brain maps in his clinic (the technology is ever-evolving, and he evolves along with it). Mike frequently takes on the most difficult cases, often referred to him by physicians, mental health care practitioners, and other neurofeedback providers who have done all they can. His caseload is a mix of simple and complicated situations involving anxiety, depression, concussion syndrome, and TBI, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and attention issues, sleep, memory loss, and much more. Mike has spent the past 25 years researching the brain, neurofeedback, and human behavior across multiple disciplines. He takes that near-encyclopedic knowledge and integrates it into his powerful and unique approach to brain health. A passionate teacher, Mike offers sought-after in-person and online neurofeedback courses. They're attended by healthcare professionals from the U.S. and numerous foreign countries, many of whom he has mentored. He's a frequent speaker at healthcare conferences and medical schools. Outline of the Episode: [01:39] Your brain often autocorrects you [05:38] What Neurofeedback is like [08:05] Neurofeedback – What is the best exercise for your condition? [11:45] Can you be sore from working out your brain? [16:19] Neurofeedback merely helps you practice what you need to practice [18:30] How neurofeedback affected Michael's father [21:51] Michael's experience with a socially withdrawn client on neurofeedback [26:08] How effective do results last? [30:51] Michael P. Cohen – Advice from a neurofeedback expert on what to practice Resources: Website International Society for Neuroregulation & Research As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Don't lie, you know you avoid conflict. Conflicts in our closest relationships are scary because so much is at stake—if the conflict doesn't end well, we could lose our marriage, our family, or our job. Most common guidance on conflict resolution focuses on resolving the conflict while overlooking the dynamic of the relationship that created it. But that common guidance doesn't work, because that old cliché, it's not you; it's me, well it's actually true. In this episode we talk with Jayson Gaddis. He is a global leader on interpersonal conflict, a popular podcaster, and founder of The Relationship School, an organization dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and teams get to the bottom of their deepest conflicts. Gaddis shares the street-level relationship skills that are not taught in school and he demonstrates exactly how we can get to zero—which means we have successfully worked through our conflict and have nothing in the way of a good connection. His book GETTING TO ZERO: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships, explores how looking inside yourself opens the door to see why conflict emerged in the first place, along with how to take responsibility for your role in the conflict and even grow through it. Gaddis also offers tools to calm yourself and the other person when in conflict, explains how to listen better and how to speak better, and shares tips for if you get stuck or people won't meet you halfway.

"If we can cultivate not taking things for granted now, we are going to be so grateful when this is over because we will bring such joy to the other things in life." - Kristi Nelson Feeling grateful for life, your home, family, and friends may not come easily this year. But in the new book - Wake Up Grateful - author Kristi Nelson gives insight into what it truly means to be grateful. Rather than focus on finding happiness in every moment, Nelson encourages you to embrace the entirety of your experience, just as it is. In this encore episode, we talk with her about her experience as a 25-year Stage IV cancer survivor, which challenged her to find gratefulness even in the face of daily despair. She shares how you can learn what it means to live gratefully and bring awareness into every moment of every day. We have had a collective wake-up call this year with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on every part of our lives. Events like this bring the important things in life into perspective. Despite the challenges and anxiety 2020 has brought to so many lives, Nelson shows you how to uncover and cultivate gratefulness through questions for reflection, daily exercises, and perspective prompts for appreciating the fullness of life as it is, right now. About the author: KRISTI NELSON is the executive director of A Network for Grateful Living. She has a master's degree in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School and has spent more than 30 years in nonprofit leadership, development, and consulting. She has worked at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and the Soul of Money Institute. Kristi is a Stage IV cancer survivor who cherishes living among friends and family in western Massachusetts. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Whatever has happened to you, it does not have to define you...it is not who you are. The world may know Chris Duffin as "The Mad Scientist of Strength," but you wouldn't have ever guessed that if you saw the scrawny kid skinning rattlesnakes and chasing dragonflies in the early '80s. The story of his unconventional life will take you from gripping tales of murder, trauma, heartbreak, and survival deep in the Pacific Northwest wilderness all the way to an idealization of the self-made man—still flawed, but never broken. In this episode, you'll follow one man's journey into the darkness of his own heart and witness the transformation of alcoholism, pain, and defeat into vision, character, and victory. Through Chris's powerful self-realization, you'll see how the human spirit can be either shackled by circumstance or freed from it. Strength and Reinvention: the Eagle and the Dragon. Are you ready to walk through the fire and make your vision a reality? In this episode, you'll learn: How to harness motivation to manifest your will The importance of mindset and setting goals when it comes to leadership and motivation. Why introspection is a powerful tool to develop of personal vision Strategies for intentional and effective goal setting How to achieve excellence while balancing extremes Resources: Website Facebook Instagram As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners have a chance to win a $1700 prize pack from Inside Tracker. Sign up now! No purchase necessary! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] Don't forget to join Zach, Jeremy, and the rest of the community in The Fit Mess Community on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Yoga isn't for everybody. But if you listen to experts and yoga gurus, often, you'll hear them say that it's something everybody should try for themselves. But why? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Annie Appleby speaks about her own experience with yoga, how yoga changed her life, what yoga's primary purpose is, why you should definitely give it a try, and the story behind how she patented and trademarked the Yoga Force Mat. Find out the primary purpose of yoga training in this episode of The Fit Mess with Annie Appleby! "Yoga just isn't for me!" When Annie first started yoga, she hated it too. Annie was so hesitant to try yoga out at first when a dear friend invited her because she thought it just wasn't going to match with her personality. Annie revealed to us that she's a solid Type-A. For her, someone who runs, does marathons, and has the personality of twenty people just wouldn't be able to find satisfaction in yoga. But despite that, her friend got her to join a session. In class, the yoga teacher advised Annie to give it four sessions. If by the fourth session she still struggles with it and hates it, she shouldn't continue. Annie listened and gave it a chance. By the second try, she hated it. By the third, she still hated it, and she'd also talk a lot in class. Annie observed a significant shift when her yoga teacher helped her focus on her breathing and less on talking. When she started giving more attention to her breathing compared to how opposed she was to doing yoga, that's when it really started to make sense. And just like what her teacher said, the fourth try worked. Find out how yoga influenced multiple aspects of Annie's life in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Annie Appleby: When Annie Appleby first became addicted to yoga in the late 80s, she was frustrated by the lack of hip, fun, comfortable clothing in which to practice it. By 1995, it seemed the only solution would be to found her own company. This entailed contacting clothing manufacturers and dye houses and handling sales, packing, and shipping, entirely out of her condo in LA. A bit much for one person, perhaps, but from these modest beginnings, YogaForce has developed a legion of fans. In addition to yoga studios, health clubs, and spas, Annie's clothing and her patented A-Line Mat have been carried by more than 350 retailers, including Bloomingdale's; Nordstrom; Paragon Sports; The Cleveland Clinic; Sports Club/LA; Equinox; Select Four Seasons, select Ritz-Carlton Hotels and select Joie de Vivre Hotels; Oshman's Japan; Fitness Town Canada; Kitson; Fred Segal; AMAZON; HSN; and YOGAFORCE.COM. Moreover, her brand has been featured in more than 50 top television shows, major movies, and celebrity closets. Outline of the Episode: [01:45] Yoga – you'll hate it at first [03:36] It's such an incredible lesson for life outside of yoga [06:57] What is the real target of yoga training? [09:21] One simple way to start valuing yourself [11:23] Annie Appleby – on her first experience trying yoga [15:08] How did the Yoga Force Mat start? [18:10] Boys are into yoga now too! [21:07] If yoga is challenging, why should you try it? [23:58] Is yoga enough? [27:37] Where should someone interested in yoga start? Resources: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners have a chance to win a $1700 prize pack from Inside Tracker. Sign up now! No purchase necessary! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] Don't forget to join Zach, Jeremy, and the rest of the community in The Fit Mess Community on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Emotional eating and obesity root deeper than what's easily visible. But because it's always just about the food and weight, the solutions we come up with are typically only focused on the symptoms and not the deep-rooted causes. For those who battle food dependence, this becomes the point to stop and settle. In this episode of The Fit Mess, Tricia Nelson talks about her proven steps to battling emotional eating, the healthy balance between weight loss and body positivity, the purpose of the PEP Test, and the reason why most diets fail. Can your attitude towards food be hereditary? Find out in this episode of The Fit Mess with Tricia Nelson! Emotional Eating – Where Does it Come From? When asked if emotional eating is a learned behavior or something inherited through DNA, Tricia answered it can be both. When Tricia's parents were still kids, they too had a propensity to gain weight fast. They were naturally chubby kids, and they had a really slow metabolism. Because of this, it also became effortless for Tricia to gain weight when she was growing up. As a result, at a very young age, Tricia was considered bigger than her contemporaries. Tricia's early childhood is just one demonstration of how 60% of emotional eating correlates to heritability or inherited genetic markers, as per one article from VitaGene. This natural trait also gives evidence to her reaction to sweets and alcohol. When Tricia consumes sweets, it's very easy for her to overeat. When she indulges in alcohol, blacking out happens very quickly. If paired with the culture of soothing kids with food, emotional eating becomes a very tricky condition to do away with that can be passed down from one generation to the next. Find out from Tricia if you're an emotional eater in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Tricia Nelson: Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed author, transformational speaker, and emotional eating expert. She has been featured on dozens of radio and television networks, including FOX, NBC, CBS, KTLA, and Discovery Health. Tricia has successfully helped hundreds of people overcome a variety of eating disorders and addictions. Tricia attended Amherst College and began her career working at the Seattle Art Museum. While in Seattle, she began working with a spiritual healer, Roy Nelson (who would later become her husband), who helped her recognize and heal the root causes of her addictions. By creating a lifestyle steeped in positive self-care, self-love, and improved self-esteem, Tricia was able to stop drinking and overeating. She has maintained a fifty-pound weight loss for close to 30 years now. Tricia has spent the past three decades studying the addictive personality and shares her findings in workshops and retreats both in-person and online. Many doctors, psychologists, and other health practitioners benefit from her insight about what drives people to overeat and how to stop. Outline of the Episode: [01:06] Jeremy and Zach – on experiences with emotional eating [04:11] Food as a source of comfort [07:51] Tricia Nelson – I was a miserable yoyo [11:03] A lot of people think only the obese indulge in emotional eating… [15:01] Quelling emotions with food can grow into a monster that's hard to stop [19:29] Our misconceptions about body positivity [22:30] The acceptance and resignation in dealing with obesity and transformation [26:42] Tricia's Six (6) Self-care Success Secrets [30:30] What is the PEP Test? [33:54] Where can you start in your better path towards fighting emotional eating? Resources: Website Podcast Are you an emotional eater or a food addict? Find out from Tricia now! Also, join Tricia and others on The Secret Sauce to End Emotional Eating Facebook Group. As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] Don't forget to join Zach, Jeremy, and the rest of the community in The Fit Mess Community on Facebook. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

Looking back at your own milestone can reveal things about where you started and what took you to where you are now that you might've already forgotten. The glory moments, losses, and sometimes even the old pain. If 'your pain is your superpower' is true, then where do we start? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Jill McAbe speaks about the great opportunity in hurting, how to reverse-engineer success, what she learned about the concept of leadership in relation to having followers, how purpose is defined, and as well as every insight from her book It's Go Time! Not feeling great about where you are? Then, listen to this episode of The Fit Mess with Jill McAbe! The Buffet of Life Sometimes, understanding things like purpose, mission in life, and values can be complicated when you're young. But in this episode, Jill explains why that's normal. Because you're still growing and have not seen half of your life yet, it's totally okay to not know everything crucial to your purpose. At least not yet. Jill uses the metaphor "buffet of life" when describing life's experiences. For someone who's already had more experience in life, their table would generally be more full or many in number than someone young. And because there's more at their table, they have more to reassess when identifying the experiences that gave them fulfillment. These experiences will help them better figure out the situations in their lives that gave genuine happiness, value, and the feeling of fireworks. For someone younger, this is also why it's essential to continuously put yourself out there. Exploring different things can expose you to many POVs that you can't learn if not firsthand. Listen as Jill McAbe talks about why having a list of your stories is vital to soul searching in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Jill McAbe: Jill McAbe—bestselling author and celebrated coach in business success, strategic planning, finding purpose, and the science of high performance and change. Jill has helped generate over 100M for her clients, impacting thousands of people worldwide by doing business that uplifts us and creating emotional and financial prosperity. Frustrated by the absence of business methods for expertise-based entrepreneurs who want to create time for life, in 2018, Jill launched BOOM U, an incubator and training company for professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to start and scale businesses that make them feel alive and inspired. Jill has dedicated her career to the science of turning dreams into reality. Her best-selling book, It's Go Time, now available in bookstores, is your go-to source for starting and scaling an expertise business. It's Go Time teaches everyone a scientific process for figuring out what you want and how to achieve it. Outline of the Episode: [01:57] Zach's career and value mismatch [04:04] Jeremy – on reverse engineering your definition of success [07:39] Success and happiness are destinations [12:21] Jill McAbe on entrepreneurship, wealth, and happiness [16:00] There's almost no uncontested advice about leadership [19:17] Purpose creates an intrinsic sense of enjoyment [23:48] Why is it sometimes hard to see your purpose? [29:17] The realm where you need to work with someone else [32:01] How do you go down a better path? [36:25] Growth happens in the friction points Resources: Jill McAbe | Website LinkedIn Instagram Grab your FREE copy of It's Go Time!, Book by Jill McAbe + A FREE Breakthrough Call: https://www.jillmcabe.com/fitmess?r_done=1 As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!

The word 'biohacking' doesn't sound simple at all. A lot can agree to that. But did you know that biohacking is also done in so many simple ways? Although the real question now is, will it really help? In this episode of The Fit Mess, Mads Friis talks about the power of curiosity, why common sense is not common practice, the pros and cons of neurofeedback, and biohacking: the complicated and easy parts. Get to know the crazy results from biohacking in this episode of The Fit Mess with Mads Friis! Happiness: An Incremental Thing As the host of the podcast GrowthIsland, Mads talked a bit of his own experience regarding the many tips and tricks imparted to him by guests. Because the common theme of the show lies in self-development, Mads' guests vary in field. From professors, psychologists, coaches, to entrepreneurs, GrowthIsland has heard it all from everyone. Despite that, Mads admits that he can't help but sometimes want more wisdom from guests. When he asks questions like, "what advice can you give to achieve happiness?" often, the answer is elementary. He can't help but want more than just hearing stuff like 'be easy on yourself.' He needed more; until it really hit him. Sometimes, we just overcomplicate things. Mads realized that the pursuit of happiness starts with what's fundamental. True enough, happiness would be tough to achieve if one only sleeps five hours a night. That's fundamental! Listen as Mads shares his life's most iconic influences in this episode of The Fit Mess! About Mads Friis: Mads is a happy camper who tries to live life to the fullest. He has always been interested in personal growth and high performance, from playing different sports at a high level from a younger age to discovering books by the Dalai Lama to Anthony Robbins. The journey led to Mads completing a Bachelor in Business and Psychology at Copenhagen Business School and a Master with a semester studying Psychology at Harvard University. In his extensive research, Mads has found that many of the resources focus 80% on the problems we are facing and only 20% on the solutions. He wants to flip this statistic around. The constant curiosity to learn more and desire to contribute to a more positive and fun way of learning about these subjects is what drives most of his work. Outline of the Episode: [01:01] Self-help books are just so popular! [03:15] The self-help that works for others may not work for you [08:17] Why did Mads Friis get into the self-development space? [09:02] Perspective is everything! [12:37] People struggle with applying basic things in their lives [16:07] How can someone become driven in nature? [19:23] Who are Mads' inspirations in life? [21:25] About a study on a biohacking technology in Israel [24:15] The benefits of Neurofeedback [27:51] One straightforward form of biohacking Guest Resources: Website LinkedIn Instagram As a bit of a treat, Fit Mess Podcast Listeners get a 25% off upon signing up on Inside Tracker. Sign up now! Connect with The Fit Mess Podcast on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe!