Mind & Muscle

Chelsy shares her personal insights and life-changing insights/rules for emotional well-being, resilience, and mindful living. From managing triggers and boundaries to appreciating micro-moments of joy, her reflections offer practical wisdom for a more fulfilled life. CHAPTERS: 00:00  Introduction: Sharing Life-Changing Thoughts 01:48 The Power of Communication and Self-Reflection 02:46 Observing...

In this episode, Chelsy explores how to reset your relationship with exercise by closing old stories, embracing multiple perspectives, and focusing on forward momentum. She shares practical strategies for overcoming emotional barriers, handling obstacles, and cultivating a neutral, sustainable mindset to enhance motivation and consistency. key topics Closing old stories to make space for new ones...

In this episode, Chelsy discusses the importance of placing oneself in a coaching container, particularly a 90-day program, to facilitate deep transformation in fitness and mindset. She emphasizes the significance of understanding the reasons, science, and psychology behind actions, the role of mistakes in learning, and how momentum creates motivation. Chelsy also delves into the science of myelin...

Join Chelsy Barber as she shares her insights on how coaches, trainers, and mentors can create empowering and enjoyable experiences for their clients. She discusses the importance of pre-framing realistic expectations, encouraging open communication, and being honest about the challenges of the fitness journey. Chelsy emphasizes the need to normalize the uncomfortable parts of the process and to b...

In this episode, Chelsy Barber discusses the top five mistakes people make in their fitness journeys and provides actionable solutions to overcome them. The conversation emphasizes the importance of learning effective techniques before seeking efficiency, starting small to avoid burnout, the necessity of lifting heavier weights, the value of asking for help, and how to manage guilt and avoidance w...

In this episode, Chelsy Barber discusses her and her husbands journey of deciding whether to have more children, reflecting on societal pressures, personal experiences, and the dynamics of family life. She shares her thoughts on the impact of her upbringing as one of four siblings compared to her husband's experience as an only child, and how these backgrounds influence their family decisions. Che...

In this conversation, Chelsy Barber explores the intricate relationship between thoughts, emotions, and the biological systems that govern our experiences. She discusses her journey through applied psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of language, social constructs, and the layers of self-awareness. Chelsy shares her methods for metabolizing lif...

In this episode, Chelsy Barber discusses how to choose the right fitness program tailored to individual needs. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal goals, workout frequency, and motivation styles. Chelsy also highlights the significance of experience and effective execution in fitness, encouraging listeners to start small and build their fitness journey over time. The conversati...

In this episode, Chelsy Barber delves into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), sharing her personal journey with therapy and how it led her to discover NLP as a more effective means of achieving personal growth and healing. She discusses the limitations of traditional talk therapy, her frustrations with it, and how NLP offers a different approach focused on success and solutions. Chelsy highlights...

In this conversation, Chelsy reflects on her journey of sobriety, celebrating one year without alcohol. She discusses the motivations behind her decision, the surprising benefits she has experienced, and the impact of alcohol on her parenting and overall well-being. Chelsy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the freedom that comes with making conscious choices about drinking. She also...

This conversation is pulled straight from Hypefit Method, Chelsy's 90-day signature program that helps women get fit and make deep, lasting change so they can make exercise an easy non-negotiable. Get cozy and enjoy this behind the scenes breakdown Chelsy present for her clients about six common thought traps that hinder personal growth. She also offers actionable strategies to overcome them. The...

In this episode, Chelsy reflects on the coaching industry, focusing on the themes of authenticity and professionalism. She discusses the balance between being real and maintaining integrity in leadership roles, sharing personal experiences that highlight the importance of consistency and reliability in coaching. Chelsy emphasizes that while being authentic is valuable, it should not come at the ex...

In this episode, Chelsy Barber delves into the concept of mind muscle connection (MMC), explaining its significance in fitness and strength training. She discusses how MMC enhances workout efficiency, prevents injuries, and fosters a deeper relationship with one's body. Chelsy shares scientific studies that support the benefits of MMC and provides practical tips for listeners to implement this con...

In this episode, I unpack how awareness — real, honest, moment-to-moment awareness with an understanding of HOW the mind structure reality — is the gateway to emotional freedom, clearer thinking, and better behavior patterns. We talk about: Why your mind filters everything you experience ( and how to interrupt it ) How to create more behavioral and emotional choices (and why this is SO freeing ) T...

TW: LOTS of body talk. In this episode, I discuss the relatable experience of having 'bad body days'. I share my personal insights on navigating insecurities, understanding the emotions around them, and the significance of choosing neutrality over positivity. This conversation aims to empower you to embrace your body and emotions without judgment, fostering a sense of freedom and joy regardless of...

WHEW ! In this episode, I explore the complexities of being a Good Person and the impact of self-sacrifice on personal happiness. I share my journey of redefining what it means to be good (because I needed an update BAD), emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. I talk about giving from a place of overflow , where generosity comes without resentment or depletion (bless). In...

In this episode, I share two powerful strategies for overcoming perfectionism and inconsistency in fitness plans. The first strategy, which I call forecasting , involves planning for obstacles and life chaos to ensure your fitness goals remain achievable. The second strategy, which I call fitness Pomodoro , encourages short bursts of movement to build momentum and maintain commitment without the p...

In this episode, I dive into the complexities of motivation, emphasizing the importance of awareness through the stages of motivation within my 90-day fitness program, Hypefit Method. Because my container is 90 days, I've been able to see many patterns and coach hundreds of women through these patterned milestones. I made my own 90-Day Motivation Map to organize this journey and share with my clie...

Today's episode is dedicated to the one liner I hear ALL the time as a Personal Trainer: "I get bored easily" or "I need more variation." Sound like you? PERFECT. Let's chat! While I fully understand the desire to spice things up AND believe it's possible to do -- I also wish more people understood HOW to do it in an effective way. Usually what I see are people who've made needing variety part of...

This weeks episode is a VERY personal, vulnerable share where I talk about how my husband and I have cultivated a loving relationship, despite my many "failures" in my past. Having grown up without learning how to regulate and honor my own emotions, I found relationships difficult. Not just intimate, but also with friends (which I don't talk about in this episode).  Join me in a reflective breakdo...

Follow Kishori on instagram @kishorigopiyoga Visit her website at:  www.kishorigopiyoga.com E-RYT 500 hr Bhakti Yoga Teacher,  Master Reiki / Energy Healer, End of Life Doula  Kelly Skinner, also known as Kishori Gopi (her devotional name) is a spiritual teacher who is a conduit of divine love and a vehicle for Divine grace to heal and awaken. In this lifetime, her medicine is to help beings live...

Today's short episode is a personal share on my recent decision to give up alcohol. I had always had a positive relationship to alcohol and was good at not drinking for short periods or drinking very little. My decision to quit didn't come from me drinking too much, it came from me realizing I just wasnt enjoying my drinks the way I always had. I explain the reactions my body was having to alcohol...

Buckle up and get ready to LEARN! Today we have Dr. Kaleigh Mulpeter on to tell us everything we need and want to know about the pelvic floor. Like, what even IS the pelvic floor? Do men have a pelvic floor? We talk about all the juicy, real, raw, honest, COMMON things people experience in a lifetime: pee, poop, sex, birth, kegels, pain in the body, toilet posture, and so much more. SO much more....

Today's episode is SO special! We have TIffany Lebano, a Registered Nurse of 10 years with a BSN from Hopkins and a BSN in public health. She has been a pediatric nurse from the start of her career and has worn many hats in that time -- She's been a doula, worked in the NICU and in the pediatric ER. Tiffany LOVES all the work she has done and continues to do, but her most important job is being a...

"But the thing is, even if I could go back, I wouldn't be there anymore." -CCZ   In todays episode I get vulnerable about my own process and experience dealing with imposter sydrome, the surprising isolation that comes with changing, and other internal battles I've never shared about before. This is relevant to all parts of growth, healing, change: business, personal, emotional, mental, physical....