The Walking Trophy

Getting fired is tough. But when you fire YOURSELF? That's a whole new level of f*cked up. And I LOVE IT. In this episode, I share my transformative journey of self-reflection and growth from 2025 as I prep and plan for 2026. After 'firing' myself from my previous self-limiting habits, I conducted a thorough audit of my past year, identifying what to keep and what to let go. In this ep...

In this conversation, I explore the theme of embracing the unknown as I enter 2026. I discuss the importance of surrendering control to the universe, setting intentions, and being open to new possibilities. Drawing from my own experiences at a Dr. Joe Dispenza retreat, I emphasize the need to create a new reality by letting go of past habits and expectations. I also encourage you guys to trust in...

THIS EPISODE IS VULNERABLE. THE CONVERSATION GETS REALLLLL. You've been properly warned- now let's get into it. This weekend i hit the milestone of doing a Joe Dispenza meditation every single day for the last 6 months since I went to his progressive retreat in LA. I get super deep, and super vulnerable about the ways this practice has impacted me on a deep, internal level and how I will n...

This week's segment of the Winner's Circle is extra special because I am officially 48 hours out from my DEBUT AMATEUR MUAY THAI FIGHT!! In just 2 days I'm gearing up to go to war and in this episode I'm breaking down everything I did to get ready. The physical training, the mental rehearsal, the visualization, the meditations, the gratitudes... basically everything I've ever t...

I, personally, will need to listen to this MANY times... This episode of the Winner's Circle comes from a personally requested topic: how to tow the line between being overly encouraging and giving someone feedback. AKA... how do I tell people what they need to hear vs just what they want to hear? This is the TRUEST form of living life as a champion- because winners and leaders and captains NE...

Oh so you hate making decisions? So you're feeling totally paralyzed by a decision that you just can't seem to figure out? So you have been stuck in the freeze state for weeks/months/even YEARS because you don't know what the right decision to make is? Well, newsflash- that happens to EVERYONE. But only some people know how to move through and capitalize on that feeling. In this week&#...

Episode 2 of the Winner's Circle- my weekly "tough love" segment of The Reformed Athlete. Today is about a revelation I made this morning about growing up feeling extremely unextraordinary- and how I'm changing that moving forward.this episode is basically my entire purpose summarized. Comment your actions below and make sure to sub!

FIRST EPISODE OF OUR WEEKLY SEGMENT: THE WINNER'S CIRCLE IS HERE And why ease in when you could go straight to the good stuff right away? Today's episode discusses the topic of how you speak to yourself during a workout, how to use your mind as your greatest asset, and the beloved concept popularized by Jocko Willink: "nobody cares, work harder" As promised, the love in this epis...

WE'RE BACKKKKK BABYYYY!!! The Reformed Athlete is BACK with season 3! And we're kicking it off with some EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS!! After going over some exciting announcements, we dive head first into the topic of the episode: navigating different seasons of life like a pro (athlete). Knowing when to go pedal-to-the-metal and when to lay your foot off the gas. JOIN ATHLETIC AF HERE SUBSCRIB...

Hitting you with hard truth today. Are you REALLY, TRULY investing in your health? Are you taking the steps now to be able to enjoy your retirement? Are you gonna accept your fate as someone who get stiff and injured with age, or are you as convicted in investing in your health the way you are in your finances? Join me as I get real with everyone today and share a topic that's been heavy on my...

JOIN THE PLAYBOOK: https://fit-by-kp.circle.so/checkout/... When you feel like crap and don't want to show up...When you say getting to the gym is half the battle and half ars things when you get there... When you feel like showing up was good enough and now you can relax...Tap into your champion mindset and use THIS skill to develop skills and muscles that go far beyond the 4 walls of the gym...

Since everyone and their mother has gotten sick this past week, it seems like a great time to bring this conversation to the forefront: how to come back to your workout routine after you've been sick or injured. I discuss how to get your mind oriented around doing this successfully without hurting yourself and how you can expect your body to respond. Send this episode to a friend who needs to...

Concluding this 10 Day Podcast Series with a BANG! Today I am sharing the EXACT 6 month plan you need to follow to train like an athlete and make 2025 the year of the athlete for you. I breakdown my 3 phase, 6 month "Athletic AF Playbook" to show you the exact steps it takes to go from bored body builder to athletic AF- SO SHARE THIS VIDEO WITH A FRIEND! Thank you all so much for being h...

Do you LOVE working out solo and cherish your alone time in the gym but still want to feel like you're a part of a supportive, encouraging, and motivating team? Do you miss being on a team but don't want to sacrifice your gym sessions for group fitness classes? Episode 9 of the 10 day podcast series has arrived... and this one is SO. FRIGGIN'. IMPORTANT!!!! JOIN ATHLETIC AF, MY 6 MONTH...

This one is gonna hit home for so many of you. Let's dive right into the real talk- how to take rest days. If you feel guilty, judged, or anxious when it comes to rest days, this is for you. Hear from my personal experience (and how poorly this ended up for me) and learn the way I teach my athletes inside Athletic AF to take rest days in a way that feels healing and productive at the same time...

THE EPISODE YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR- How to FUEL YOUR BODY like an athlete with your nutrition! Today I go over my core tenants of what it means to fuel like an athlete, how I personally approach nutrition, and I go into the helpful details of what each food does for your body from an athlete's perspective. Learn how to eat without any restrictions, crazy fad diets, or ridiculous rules so you...

A *highly requested* episode- PLYOMETRIC TRAINING We discuss: - what plyometric training is - why it matters (esp for adults over 30!) - how to use it as a former athlete looking to train like an athlete at the gym still - how to progress your plyometrics from beginner to advanced - how a beginner can incorporate these in their gym program TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PLYOMETRICS, GET A FULL WEEK OF BEGINN...

Being a winner is a CHOICE- and today I'm showing you how to make that choice. Listen as I share the story of how I went from feeling ordinary, average, and like an imposter to cultivating a life where I know I can be a winner as long as a CHOOSE to do so. Lifelong athletes who train like athletes must also think like athletes. Enjoy today's episode and tune in tomorrow for day 6 of the 10...

Welcome back to day 2 of the 10 day "Train Like An Athlete in 2025" series!  DAY 4 of the 10 DAY PODCAST SERIES is here... and this one is VULNERABLE for ya girl, Coach KP. Today we dive into the power of our INTERNAL DIALOGUE. We explore how our thoughts create our reality, and you can use this information to make the best life possible for yourself.  You'll learn: - How your limiti...

Welcome to my DEEP DIVE into the differences between training like an athlete in the gym, and training like a bodybuilder in the gym. I'm sharing the difference between: - training goals - training outcomes - style of weightlifting - types of exercises used - mental aspects And finishing the episode explaining how to COMBINE THESE 2 DISCIPLINES for the best possible physique AND performance. L...

Today is part 2 to yesterday's strategy discussion where we determined exactly what steps need to be taken this year to train like an athlete.  Today, we dive into the MENTAL strategy so you can use the champion mindset to stay consistent and disciplined on your road to athleticism.  This episode will help you: - Show up to every single workout no matter how badly you "just don't want...

WELCOME BACK to Season 2 of The Reformed Athlete! The Reformed Athlete is an opportunity for me to mentor my younger self, while speaking to my future self. This is a platform where I can reflect on all of the lessons I've learned about athleticism since becoming a coach in life-after-sport and what I want to take forward with me as I fully step into my identity as a lifelong athlete. My hope...

Today's episode shows a different said of coach KP. Earlier this week, I had a 1 on 1 client ask me how he can work on pushing through the fatigue/burn of a workout. He wants to work on his mental strength & resilience and was seeking advice. So in today's episode, I am sharing what I told him and what YOU TOO can do to motivate yourself through difficult and challenging moments. This podcast...

It's that time of year, athletes! It's what was formerly known as "holiday season"- but we're rebranding it as separation season. When we commit to embracing the lifelong athlete identity, we don't have "off seasons" because we LOVE taking care of ourselves and never want to take a day off of feeling our best. This episode dives deep into the concept of NO OFF SEASONS and how this time of year can...

Today's episode covers one of my big secret super powers in coaching: learning how to SET THE ENERGY in a room. In this episode, you'll learn about what it means to be an energetic leader in any room you walk into so you can positively impact those around you. You'll learn how to navigate hard times, push through personal challenges, and utilize energy to your advantage to make your life (and thos...