The Damn Strong Podcast

Welcome back to another q&a episode!

Get ready to part 2! With so much BS on social media this is becoming one of my favorite series!

No, fat loss or being in a calorie deficit is not the most fun thing in the world lol. But it shouldn't suck. You shouldn't be miserable. So here are some practical takeaways you can implement today!

Let's chat! It's the monthly q&a episode! If you want your question to be answered in a future episode, be sure to look out on my stories for a question box to submit!

Today is an episode for my fellow coaches! Here are a few things I have learned over my years of coaching that have helped me be the best for my clients. If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to send me a DM and let me know!

This is part 1 of probably a 234 part series lol. There is a lot of absolutely trash information on the internet and I'm ready to bust through them all. If you have a question you would want to submit for future episodes, shoot me a DM on instagram!

This weeks guest is my best friend Paige! Not only is she my best friend but she has a really inspiring story as she has navigated her "perfectionist" personality in her fitness journey. Be sure to follow her on instagram and tiktok @paigejohnston_fit

Please welcome Kaela Romano to The Damn Strong Podcast! I have been wanting to have Kaela on the podcast for some time now and I am so happy we got to chat. Kaela is someone who is real and raw with her content and has always shared the authentic side of her fitness journey. We chat about her history, mindset (who's surprised lol) and what her current struggles/goals are now! Make sure you fol...

This is my monthly Q&A episode! I always post a question box on my story specific to my podcast. So if you want your question answered in the future, be on the look out! The stim free preworkout I use - CLICK HERE (code BRIANNARAE will save you 10%)

We are diving into all things training! Ruth not only dives into her own history and "day one" of lifting weights but gives advice you can implement today into your own! If you are looking to make the most of your time in the gym, this is the episode to listen to! Where to find Ruth: Website: ruthmpower.com IG: @ruth_mpower

In this episode I dive into some protocol and mindset things that I learned in my most recent cut. I've done cuts several times in my life and at the end of each one, I always take something away for next time. I hope this episode can provide you some perspective for your own fitness goals!

I was so excited when my client Becca agreed to come on the podcast! We have worked together for 2 years now and she has been through a very transformative journey. I know she is someone many of you all will be able to relate to and I am excited for you to hear her story!

The holiday's are a time that can feel really overwhelming when pursuing your fitness goals. Let's chat through how you can actually enjoy your holiday season and be successful at your goals!

What do you do after you've lost the body fat? What's the diet after the diet? In this episode I dive into reverse dieting - what it is, what is isn't and how to approach it. This is an episode everyone should listen to because you can't live in a deficit forever. So at some point you'll be reverse dieting and this is the episode to help you out. instagram: @briannaraefitness w...

It's the monthly Q&A episode where I answer all of your questions! If you would like me to answer your question in the next episode, be sure to keep your eyes peeled on my stories! I always post a Q&A box asking for your questions. Ig: @briannaraefitness website: www.briannaraefitness.com

In this episode, we dive into the mindset struggle that may keep you from being consistent in your goals. Teaser, it may involve you taking a step back in order to take a step forward. I hope you enjoy this perspective change!

I hope this helps provide clarity for everyone <3 Everything happens for a reason and I believe this just means bigger and better things are to come! Here is Alex's post about shutting down Thrive and leaving the podcast >> CLICK HERE If there are any guest you would love to hear on the podcast, please drop them in the question box on spotify or send me a DM!

In this episode we dive into something called RIR (reps in reserve). This is a tool with both use with our clients and our group training programs. The truth is, most people don't work hard enough to build muscle. And adding this to your routine could be a game changer. As always, if you enjoy this episode, don't forget to screenshot and share to your stories! Where to find Bri IG: ⁠@brian...

For those of you who don't know, Alex has allergies to 70+ foods, with many of those causing severe anaphylactic reactions. This is something I (Bri talking here) have found super interesting and other of you have requested to hear more about! If you're interested in learning more, hit play! Where to find Bri IG: ⁠@briannaraefitness⁠ website: ⁠https://www.briannaraefitness.com/⁠ Where to find Alex...

In this episode, we dive into exercise and the role it has in your fat loss journey. You may have heard people say, "You can't out run a bad diet." ...weeeeeell, that's not entirely true. Tune in to learn more! Where to find Bri IG:  ⁠@briannaraefitness⁠ website:  ⁠https://www.briannaraefitness.com/⁠ Where to find Alex IG:  ⁠@alexthiemefitness⁠ website:  ⁠https://www.alexthiemefi...

On this weeks episode we go behind the curtain to talk about our jobs as coaches. Specifically what we wish people understood about what we do. As a one man show for our businesses there are a lot of things we go through that others may not understand or think about. This isn't an episode for sympathy. But just an honest conversation about some of the misunderstandings of being a coach and wha...

We both do weekly Q&As on our instagrams and this is a round up of all the most popular questions we get asked. This is actually kind of a part 2 from our first "most asked questions" from episode 24! Hope you enjoy! Where to find Bri IG:  ⁠@briannaraefitness⁠ website:  ⁠https://www.briannaraefitness.com/⁠ Where to find Alex IG:  ⁠@alexthiemefitness⁠ website:  ⁠https://www.alexthieme...

The key to any longer term goal - fat loss and maintenance - is going to start with being able to manage your hunger. We dive into 11 practical tips for helping you do just that! And don't worry, we tell you more than to just "drink water" (even though that is a helpful tip lol). Where to find Bri IG:  ⁠@briannaraefitness⁠ website:  ⁠https://www.briannaraefitness.com/⁠ Where to find...

Weekends are most people's biggest "down fall" when it comes to their fat loss goals. We want to help teach you the skills and tactics we teach our clients on how to be successful through the weekends. No more, "I'll start monday!" Where to find Bri IG:  ⁠@briannaraefitness⁠ website:  ⁠https://www.briannaraefitness.com/⁠ Where to find Alex IG:  ⁠@alexthiemefitness⁠ webs...

We would agree that your fitness goals at 90% your mindset. Your outlook on where you're at, your current situation and the mountain that lies ahead can drastically change how successful you are. In this episode we are going to dive in on how your mindset is holding you back! After listening to this episode, be sure to send us a DM and let us know what mindset you have struggled with the most!