Podcast TOUGH TALKS terbaik (2024)

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41 Lessons I've Learned as an Anti-Diet Personal Trainer (For My 41st B-Day!) 19:21

7d ago19:21

19:21

This episode is in honor of my 41st birthday (December 13)! In light of turning 41, I'm sharing 41 lessons I've learned as an anti-diet fitness professional. On this episode I share them all! Work with me⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow & tag me on Instagram⁠⁠

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23 Habits and Qualities of My Most Successful Clients 28:55

14d ago28:55

28:55

This episode is a bit of a crossover episode--a sneak peek at something I shared with my clients on my private podcast (yes I have one of those for my clients!) the other day. Today I'm letting you in on the habits and qualities of my most successful clients. On this episode we talk about: Defining "success". What does this even mean for each of us…

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How Do I Nutrition? Wellness Without the Weird Shit with Eleni Agresta-Levine and Ashantis Jones 1:20:45

20d ago1:20:45

1:20:45

This week's episode with Ashantis Jones and Eleni Agresta-Levine hit so many important topics around gentle nutrition and truly holistic wellness with a weight-inclusive approach. It was also just a ton of fun and I know you're gonna love it! On this episode we talk about: What their new program and community, Body Kind Nutrition is and how it came…

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How To Avoid Black Friday Buyer's Remorse (For Fitness Things & All the Things) 28:09

28d ago28:09

28:09

The holiday season is upon us. The Black Friday ads are already coming. And I don't want you to regret any of your purchases. Because the more money we all spend on dumb shit we don't really want or need, the less money we have to put towards the things we really care about. As we move into January, we are gonna need to lean on that now more than e…

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All Things ADHD with Britt-Marie Sivertsen 1:12:23

1M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Today I'm pumped to be talking to my friend and long time co-worker Britt-Marie Sivertsen. So often you hear about ADHD from a clinical perspective, but today we're sharing our lived experience with it! Britt-Marie is an Orangetheory Coach of 8 years, Head Coach of Chicago-Andersonville location for 5 years, Personal Trainer of 12 years, former yog…

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WTF Are We Gonna Do Now?? 16:07

1M ago16:07

16:07

Yesterday I cried for most of the day. I have been through every stage of grief over the election results and now I'm attempting to answer the tough question "WTF are we gonna do now?" On this episode we talk about: The surprising conversation I had with a woman at my son's school that reminded me that there are good people hiding all around us. …

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Tradwives, Influencer Grifters & the Wellness to Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory Pipeline with Jo Piazza 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

This week Jo Piazza is here, and if you don't know her, you need to!! I discovered her podcast, Under the Influence last year, and was drawn in by the way she exposes social media bullshit in the same way I call out the fitness industry. She introduced me to mind blowing stories about tradwives, the wellness to right wing conspiracy theory pipeline…

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When Wellness Turns Toxic: Thriving Without Striving with Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D 1:12:16

2M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Today I'm back with my friend Dr. Paula! She was originally a guest on Season 1 (Episode 31, Flexibility for Your Mind & Getting Unstuck) and today she is back as a PUBLISHED AUTHOR! We are talking all about her new book, Toxic Striving. Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Sh…

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Election Season Survival Guide 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

Today we're gonna talk about how to survive election hurricane wartime season. More specifically, the election part. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yup. Sorry not sorry, but we're talking politics. Why? 1. Because I never want to feel the way I did the day after election day 2016, and using my platform makes me feel like I'm doing my part. 2. I've been a little too engaged…

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FINALLY Back for Season 3! 15:17

2M ago15:17

15:17

Hello. Hi. I am back after a much longer than expected break. I'm super glad you're here and that you're still listening and I hope you're ready for an amazing Season 3!! On this episode we talk about: Where the hell I went. What I was up to (and going through). What you can expect for Season 3! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with me-Kettlebell Social ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Work with m…

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You Think You Know but You Have NO Idea--Travel, Training, and Typhoid Fever with Holly Myers 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

This week I'm talking Holly Myers--for the THIRD time. If you're on Instagram, you might know her as the barbell pistol squatting queen, and half of the strength coaching duo ⁠⁠@liftwithhollyandarryn⁠⁠. Our first episode together, "Balancing Strength, Softness, and Silliness" and "When You're a Badass but You're Tired: The Conversation We Almost Ca…

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TOUGH TALKS - E130 - Magic Mushrooms & Mental Toughness with Cate RitterYes 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

Hey Tribe,In this latest episode of Tough Talks we're exploring the intriguing intersection of mental toughness and the transformative power of psilocybin with none other than Cate Ritter, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and a beacon in the wellness community. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and personal experiences Cate brings to …

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The Intersectionality of Cowboy Carter with Ashantis Jones (Bonus Episode! Part 2) 1:21:14

8M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

This week we are BACK with another bonus episode with Ashantis Jones and we are talking all about Cowboy Carter--the new Beyonce´ album. This episode is part 2 of this mini-series--be sure to check out last week's episode first, if you missed it! Season 3 of the podcast will be back in a few weeks, but we couldn't wait to nerd out over this album. …

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The Intersectionality of Cowboy Carter with Ashantis Jones (Bonus Episode! Part 1) 1:18:06

8M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

This week we are BACK with a bonus episode with Ashantis Jones and we are talking all about Cowboy Carter--the new Beyonce´ album. Season 3 of the podcast will be back in a few weeks, but we couldn't wait to nerd out over this album. We took a deep dive into the intersectionality of Cowboy Carter, what we think Beyonce´ meant by certain lyrics, the…

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Body Image Beyond the Basics with Summer Innanen (Best of Season 2 Replay) 49:12

8M ago49:12

49:12

I'm so excited for today's podcast guest, Summer Innanen! Her work was absolutely instrumental to my own journey in letting go of diet culture. Without her help in dealing with my own body image shit and her encouragement to start doing my own thing online, I would probably still be trying to make nacho cheese out of sweet potatoes and sending Jill…

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When Your Family Ditches Diet Culture With You: A Candid & Delightful Convo With My Sister Kristi (Best of Season 2 Replay) 54:55

9M ago54:55

54:55

This week we have a VERY special guest. My ever so delightful little sister Kristi! I'm really lucky to have her in my life and talking to us this week, because I am one of the few people who is able to share similar views about diet culture with a family member. And we commiserate and banter OFTEN. So often that I decided that one of our text conv…

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Can We Stop Saying "Tone" "Sculpt" "Shape" & "Lift"? Busting Through Barre BS with Maya Bryant (Best of Season 2 Replay) 42:28

9M ago42:28

42:28

Today I'm so excited to be talking with Maya Bryant! I originally connected with her on Instagram because as a fellow dancer, I LOVED the way she called out the bullshit in the barre industry. One of my biggest pet peeves as a personal trainer with a dance background is seeing barre instructors online selling lies in the form of "the 4 best exercis…

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Your Science Means Nothing Without Empathy (An Open Letter To the Instagram Gym Bros) (Best of Season 2 Replay) 25:22

10M ago25:22

25:22

I get so tired of reading posts from Instagram gym bros who can tell you all about what the science says but have no concept of how that applies to the actual human beings they work with. Especially women. I've wanted to comment on their posts so many times, but I know they don't give AF. So I decided to record a podcast episode about it. On this e…

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Maybe Cardio Isn't So Bad After All. . .Running Without Running Yourself Into the Ground with Liz Brinkmoeller (Best of Season 2 Replay) 52:08

10M ago52:08

52:08

This week's episode is inspired by MANY conversations I've been having with clients lately. It seems that improving cardiovascular endurance is a common goal for a lot of us. And there are so many questions surrounding how to do that. Especially if you've previously had a complicated relationship with cardio. My friend Liz Brinkmoeller seemed like …

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You're NOT Going Insane. Regulating Your Nervous System & Perimenopause with Diana May (Best of Season 2 Replay) 54:52

10M ago54:52

54:52

This conversation with Diana May left me feeling seen and understood in ways I didn't even realize I needed. I recently re-connected with Diana on Instagram as a result of my quest to clear out a lot of the noise on my feed. I unfollowed a LOT of big accounts and the result was me getting to see content from people in my real life who I had lost to…

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Self-Trust, Joy, Ease, and Unapologetic Queer Shit with Shohreh Davoodi (Best of Season 2 Replay) 1:07:01

11M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Today's episode is such a fun and mind blowing conversation with my friend Shohreh Davoodi. Seriously. The original plan was to talk about self-trust in fitness but we went in so many interesting directions (as two people with ADHD would). I had so many lightbulb moments when talking to her. Shohreh and I originally connected several years ago as t…

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The Conversation You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear--Navigating Tough Transitions and Making a Comeback with Laura Jawad (Best of Season 2 Replay) 56:48

11M ago56:48

56:48

Today's podcast episode is the conversation you didn't realize you needed to hear. It was absolutely cathartic to record this, and I know so many of you are going to feel a sense of hope after listening. Especially if you're going through some shit. Today I'm talking to Laura Jawad all about what it means to make a comeback, and also navigating lif…

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Is This Actually Healthy?! Navigating Weight Gain + Intuitive Eating with Naomi Katz (Best of Season 2 Replay) 49:03

11M ago49:03

49:03

Today we're talking all about Intuitive Eating! Something that I'm a big fan of and allude to a lot, but I haven't shared an episode about it yet. Today is the day! Many of my clients and listeners are kind of on board with it (you too?) but haven't completely gone all in or mastered it yet. Or maybe you have, but you gained weight and now you're w…

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When You're a Badass but You're Tired: The Conversation We Almost Cancelled with Holly Myers (Best of Season 2 Replay) 1:17:44

11M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

This week I'm talking Holly Myers--again! If you're on Instagram, you might know her as the barbell pistol squatting queen, and half of the strength coaching duo ⁠@liftwithhollyandarryn⁠. Our first episode together, "Balancing Strength, Softness, and Silliness" was one of my most downloaded ever, and today she's back. Over the past few years I've g…

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What Does Fitness Without Diet Culture Look Like for YOU? With Ashantis Jones (Best of Season 2 Replay) 1:09:31

12M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

This week I am thrilled to be interviewing Ashantis Jones, who is not only a kick ass HAES aligned personal trainer, but my social media assistant! This interview was inspired by an old IG post that she suggested I re-share that blew up and sparked the question "What does fitness without diet culture look like for YOU?" Ashantis Jones is a trained …

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When You're Over the "New Year New Me" BS but Staying the Same Feels Blah (Season 2 Finale!) 17:20

12M ago17:20

17:20

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale!! On this episode we talk about: My reflections on the this year on the podcast and in my life which can be summed up by this Florence + the Machine Lyric: And I am freaking out in the middle of the street With the complete conviction of someone who's Never had anything actually really bad happen to them What you can …

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The Birthday Episode with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode) 57:49

1y ago57:49

57:49

Christina and I are back talking all about our birthdays that are happening this month! This is a super fun episode where we talk about how we're celebrating our birthdays, how we view getting older, plus a whole bunch of other random stuff. Like the movie Home Alone, friendship, and more. Book a Lemonade Call Work with me!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow & tag me on I…

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Navigating Conflicting Thoughts About Working Out, Weight Loss, & Diet Culture: Internal Family Systems with My Client Steph 1:05:14

1y ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Today my longtime client Steph is back with something new to share with us! She originally joined me on season 1, episode 15, and after some of the conversations we've been having in our 1:1 sessions lately, I knew I needed to invite her back to talk about Internal Family Systems. This is something that's been growing in popularity in mental health…

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Catching Up, Slowing Down, and WTF??? with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode) 57:50

1y ago57:50

57:50

Weeee'reeee baaacckkkk. After a short hiatus due to life being lifey, Christina and I finally recorded another episode together. If you missed the memo, Christina and I are each releasing these crossovers on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as we feel like it and whenever we feel like it. We've got all sorts o…

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You're NOT Going Insane. Regulating Your Nervous System & Perimenopause with Diana May 54:52

1y ago54:52

54:52

This conversation with Diana May left me feeling seen and understood in ways I didn't even realize I needed. I recently re-connected with Diana on Instagram as a result of my quest to clear out a lot of the noise on my feed. I unfollowed a LOT of big accounts and the result was me getting to see content from people in my real life who I had lost to…

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TOUGH TALKS - E129 - Becoming Unstoppable: The Coach Linda Vollstedt Influence 53:11

1y ago53:11

53:11

How many people do you know who were inducted into TEN - yeah, you heard it - TEN different Halls of Fame?! How many coaches do you know who were the National Coach of the Year 8 times? Or won 6 National Championships? Coached the ONLY undefeated team in NCAA Division 1 Golf history? Is the PAC 12 Conference Coach of THE CENTURY?!?! And the list go…

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Stop Looking For Motivation. Finding Momentum When the World Is a Dumpster Fire. 24:06

1y ago24:06

24:06

This week's episode is brought to you by. . .the fucking world. And also what my clients seem to need right now in terms of fitness. Here's one thing I've been telling almost everyone lately: If you don’t feel like working out because everything feels pointless right now, stop looking for motivation. You won’t find it. Instead see where you can fin…

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Why I Coach Like Weird Barbie 22:09

1y ago22:09

22:09

This episode is airing on Halloween and I decided to do something silly and fun. Because the world is a dumpster fire and while I posted something very heartfelt on Instagram, I decided to lean into something more trivial on here. On this episode we talk about Weird Barbie and all the reasons why I feel like I'm the Weird Barbie of coaches! And of …

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TOUGH TALKS - E128 - The Role of Emotional Quotient (EQ) in Success with Dr. William Maxwell 1:05:56

1y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

I interviewed my dear friend and mentor, Dr. William Maxwell. We delved into EQ (emotional quotient) and its relevance in predicting success. We talked about the power of thinking and its impact on our lives. Dr. Maxwell shared how he initially became fascinated with thinking and the importance of addressing the falling IQ of children. The conversa…

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Exploring the Black Church: Faith, Music, and Tough Conversations 37:52

1y ago37:52

37:52

In this podcast episode, we delve into the multifaceted world of the Black Church, discussing its fundamental characteristics and significance. We begin by defining the Black Church, highlighting its cultural elements. The conversation then shifts towards the role of hymns and gospel music in the Black Church, exploring how these musical traditions…

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TOUGH TALKS - E127 - Yoga, Music & Sales: GuruGanesha's Fusion of Calm Confidence and Professional 1:18:18

1y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

In our latest installment of Tough Talks, we’re going ALL IN! with our awe-inspiring guest - the inimitable Guru Ganesha. Take a deep dive with us into the realm of business challenges and the critical need for innovative solutions.We talk about the dual commitment necessary in the sales process, compelling us to recognize if potential buyers are t…

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Eating Disorder Recovery, Religious Trauma, and Reclaiming Your Power with Angel Casas 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Today I have my first ever male guest on the podcast! I vet my podcast guests carefully, and I know you're gonna love our conversation today. Angel and I originally connected over an Instagram post, and when I realized there was another anti-diet personal trainer in the Chicago area, we immediately decided we needed to meet up in real life. After h…

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TOUGH TALKS - E126 - Resilience Beyond Measure: Jeff Nyce's Remarkable Journey with Terminal Illnesses 25:11

1y ago25:11

25:11

In this episode of Tough Talks, we have back with us a truly remarkable guest, Jeff Nyce, a retired SWAT team commander and a two-time survivor of terminal illnesses. Despite being diagnosed with his third terminal illness ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, Jeff continues to choose to live and embrace a positive mindset as he keeps pushing for…

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Crying In the Bathroom 20:17

1y ago20:17

20:17

In real life, I have had at least 5 sobbing meltdowns since last Friday. And I decided to share it with you not because I want a pity party, but because I have a really hard time being inauthentic.This week I cried because: My husband criticized my parking. Then because my toddler wouldn't poop. Also because he wouldn't nap. And again because the r…

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Can We Stop Saying "Tone" "Sculpt" "Shape" & "Lift"? Busting Through Barre BS with Maya Bryant 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

42:28

Today I'm so excited to be talking with Maya Bryant! I originally connected with her on Instagram because as a fellow dancer, I LOVED the way she called out the bullshit in the barre industry. One of my biggest pet peeves as a personal trainer with a dance background is seeing barre instructors online selling lies in the form of "the 4 best exercis…

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How Following Arbitrary Fitness Rules Is Keeping You Stuck 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

30:45

Last Friday I woke up SO dead tired and was trying to rally and get myself to go lift. But then I was like, why?! Knowing that the whole reason that I work out is to feel better and move about my life with more ease. Forcing myself to lift when I was every possible kind of tired would have pushed me farther away from that feeling on Friday. So I sk…

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Self-Trust, Joy, Ease, and Unapologetic Queer Shit with Shohreh Davoodi 1:07:01

1+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Today's episode is such a fun and mind blowing conversation with my friend Shohreh Davoodi. Seriously. The original plan was to talk about self-trust in fitness but we went in so many interesting directions (as two people with ADHD would). I had so many lightbulb moments when talking to her. Shohreh and I originally connected several years ago as t…

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11+ Reasons To Incorporate Kettlebells Into Your Workouts 26:33

1+ y ago26:33

26:33

I decided to record an episode that is essentially a love letter to kettlebells. But first I wanna share a bit of my backstory around them. Kettlebells were my intro to strength training. My friend Ashleigh taught me how to use them (see Season 1 Episode 44 "Toning Is For Printers" An Unfiltered Convo With Ashleigh Brodhead (the Friend Who Taught M…

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When You're a Badass but You're Tired: The Conversation We Almost Cancelled with Holly Myers 1:17:44

1+ y ago1:17:44

1:17:44

This week I'm talking Holly Myers--again! If you're on Instagram, you might know her as the barbell pistol squatting queen, and half of the strength coaching duo @liftwithhollyandarryn. Our first episode together, "Balancing Strength, Softness, and Silliness" was one of my most downloaded ever, and today she's back. Over the past few years I've got…

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Shiny Happy People with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

49:00

This is another bonus crossover/collab episode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! If you missed the memo, Christina and I are each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as we feel like it and whenever we feel like it. We've got all sorts of things to …

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The Ted Lasso Episode with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 54:31

1+ y ago54:31

54:31

Today we have another bonus crossover/collab epsiode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! I'm gonna keep these show notes short & sweet because we're all about making these bonus episodes easy and fun. We're each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as…

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Working Out While Injured: Red Flag? Or Self-Care? 27:35

1+ y ago27:35

27:35

Is it bad to work out when you're injured? I've been seeing this floating around as a red flag for a "bad" or "disordered" relationship with exercise and we need to talk about it. Long story short: don't think it is, depending on the context. Long story long: listen to the episode. There are ways to do it well and not so much... On this episode I t…

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TOUGH TALKS - E125 - Executing With "Extreme Prejudice" (it's not what you think) with Gary Weiss 1:07:27

1+ y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

What's the most important trait/skill of a CEO?Why is it so much more important to hire the RIGHT person vs the "best" person for the job?What does it mean to not let perfection be the enemy of good?How does a corporate culture empower its people to feel safe enough to make mistakes?What does it mean to "execute with extreme prejudice"?These are so…

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Are You "Getting Old"? Or Is Diet Culture To Blame? (Part 2) Breaking Cycles & Busting Stereotypes with My Client Debi 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

A few months ago I recorded a podcast episode with one of my clients about my half baked theory that training from a diet culture mindset is making us feel "old". (That was Season 1, Episode 39) . We talked about this from the perspective of our own lived experiences as millennial and Gen X women. The idea was that of COURSE you're gonna feel like …

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Food Is Political with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

53:04

Today we have another bonus crossover/collab epsiode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! I'm gonna keep these show notes short & sweet because we're all about making these bonus episodes easy and fun. We're each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as…

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