True Grit Podcast

What if fear isn't actually telling you the truth? In this episode of True Grit , Kalish sits down with keynote speaker, author, coach, artist, and world-record-setting skydiver Melanie Curtis for a conversation about fear, courage, identity, and the long process of becoming who you're capable of becoming. Melanie shares what thousands of skydives taught her about fear, why fear can show up as pro...

Kalish sits down with singer-songwriter Jenna Richard, aka Swamp Siren, for a raw conversation about music, identity, and the long road back to confidence. Jenna opens up about growing up in a musical family in Morgan City, getting bullied out of her confidence as a kid, and how she found her way back to herself, and to her Louisiana roots, through her debut album recorded just weeks after losing...

Recording from Kauai on her anniversary trip, Kalish gets real about the excuses we make to avoid taking ownership of our health, and what's actually at stake if we don't. She talks about watching people she knows pass away within a year of retirement, the true cost (financial and otherwise) of losing your independence later in life, and why she refuses to accept aging as an excuse for pain and li...

Kalish returns after a two month break, recording live from a much needed anniversary trip to Hawaii with her husband. In this episode she gets honest about what actually happens to fitness routines on vacation, why the guilt spiral afterward is the real threat (not the trip itself), and how to build a realistic re-entry plan before you even leave home. She talks through why building muscle change...

There’s a version of you that’s already stepping forward in your habits, your health, and your mindset. Your wardrobe should reflect that. In this episode with Tracey Marriott, we explore how style becomes part of embodiment. From clearing out what no longer fits your life to choosing pieces that support who you’re becoming, this conversation connects identity, confidence, and everyday action in a...

A lot of people assume the secret to discipline and consistency is loving the gym. It is not. In this episode, Kalish breaks down why enjoying workouts is not the requirement, what actually creates discipline, and how motivation, results, and routine start feeding each other over time. She shares pieces of her own journey, what shifted for her and her husband when they used to skip the gym to wher...

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but there are critical conversations that still aren’t happening. In this episode, Kalish sits down with mental health professional and Personal Trainer Jenn Nourse to unpack the real, often overlooked side of these medications. Jenn shares her personal experience with GLP-1s, how it unexpectedly triggered a relapse with an eating disorder, and what she...

For those not struggling with addiction, sometimes rewriting your habits isn’t about restriction but more about identity. In this episode, Kalish shares a personal and honest look at how she began shifting her relationship with alcohol—not from a place of extremes, but from alignment with who she’s becoming. From brain fog and low energy to recognizing how old patterns were holding her back, this...

This is the part of the journey no one talks about. The overwhelm. The excuses that feel valid. The quiet ways we self-sabotage when things start to feel hard or inconvenient. In this episode, Kalish breaks down what self-sabotage actually looks like in real life, why “one-size-fits-all” approaches fail, and how to shift into true self-leadership. She shares personal stories and client patterns to...

If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still aren’t seeing the results you want, this episode is going to shift how you approach your health and fitness. Kalish shares her personal journey of struggling with plateaus, unrealistic expectations, and the pressure to look a certain way as a coach. What finally changed everything wasn’t doing more, it was shifting from chasing fat loss to prioriti...

In this episode of True Grit , Kalish sits down with Brian Hurst of Uplifted Fitness to talk about the long road from restriction, overtraining, and disordered habits to metabolic restoration, sustainable fat loss, and strength. Brian shares his personal story of growing up overweight, falling into extreme dieting and exercise habits, and eventually learning how to rebuild his metabolism, relation...

Rest is the most underrated performance tool in your entire fitness toolbox. In this episode of True Grit , Kalish breaks down why rest outperforms your cold plunge, red light therapy, peptides, and every trendy biohack on the market. If you’re over 35 and frustrated that your body isn’t responding the way it did in your 20s, this conversation will change how you approach training. Kalish dives in...

In this solo episode of True Grit , Kalish Morrow breaks down the green flags and red flags to look for when hiring a coach — and how the quality of coaching directly impacts your results. Sparked by real-life observations on the gym floor, Kalish unpacks the difference between common practices and best practices in fitness coaching. She explains why experience alone doesn’t define a great coach a...

In this episode of True Grit , Kalish Morrow sits down with Pam Barnes , Navy veteran and founder of Marketing Navi , to talk about the real path from “I’m not good at this” to building a business around what lights you up. Pam shares how her background in the food industry, the military, and nonprofit work led her into marketing—and why SEO became her obsession . They get into what it means to bu...

In this episode of True Grit , Kalish sits down with Ameera Virani — founder of The Designed Life and a life + business coach with a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on success. Ameera grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and spent 15+ years producing large-scale personal development events, working with legendary names like Tony Robbins , Maya Angelou , Deepak Chopra , and Oprah . But what fasc...

In this episode of True Grit , Kalish sits down with fitness coach Marie Neuhaus of Haus of Wellness & Strength for a wide-ranging conversation on reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to rebuild your body—and your life. Marie shares her powerful origin story: growing up as a dancer, hitting a downward spiral in her 20s, and making a bold pivot into the Marine Corps —including an i...

Starting a health or wellness journey is rarely just about food or workouts — it’s about navigating people . In this episode of True Grit , Kalish dives into one of the most challenging (and least talked about) parts of change: how friends, family, and partners respond when you start choosing yourself . From subtle comments and judgment around food or alcohol, to unsupportive dynamics at home, to...

In this episode of True Grit , Kalish sits down with Coach Emma of Fit Habit Coaching (host of the Fit Habit Life podcast) for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really shapes a sustainable relationship with food, training, and confidence. Emma shares her story as a Division 1 water polo athlete , how early food restriction impacted her relationship with “forbidden” foods, and wh...

In this episode of Savor: A Season of Ease , Kalish invites you to approach the holidays differently—without the pressure to be perfect or the expectation that January will fix everything. This conversation is about setting intentions now , so you’re not starting over later. Kalish shares simple, realistic ways to build momentum through the holiday season by focusing on what’s within your control:...

Today’s episode is a mix of gym strength + leadership strength . Kalish takes you behind the scenes of her political journey—election night, contentious council meetings, hard votes, public backlash, and the moment she had to stand firm in her convictions in real time. This is your reminder: lifting heavy teaches you how to take up space —in your body, your voice, and your life. Kalish shares pivo...

In this episode of Savor: A Season of Ease , we shift from nutrition and fitness to something just as transformative during the holidays—how your environment shapes your energy, presence, and sense of calm. Drawing from her background in interior design, Kalish explores the art of creating everyday coziness: simple rituals, small aesthetic details, and intentional atmosphere shifts that make your...

In this fiery solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on women’s health, why so many of us are dismissed or over-medicated, and how that lit the fuse on my own journey into advocacy, birth work, and eventually politics. I share the real stories behind the stats—friends ignored for years before finally getting answers, women with PCOS never told about the blood sugar connection, and my own exper...

In this Savor mini-episode, we’re talking about holiday nutrition through a lens you don’t often hear: support, not stress. Instead of obsessing over restrictions or scrambling once you’re already sick, we focus on simple, seasonal ways to keep your immune system strong before illness takes hold. I share the exact practices I use when I feel that first “under the weather” tickle—the supplements th...

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Meert, founder and coach of Nutrition Fueled , to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your health from the inside out. Ashley shares her journey from corporate burnout, stress-filled work-from-home life, and the emotional weight of supporting a spouse through addiction and sobriety, to becoming a wellness professional who helps busy people create...

The holidays don’t have to derail your health — or your sanity. In this bite-size Savor: A Season of Ease episode, I’m breaking down simple, sustainable strategies to enjoy holiday meals without the “I’ll just start over in January” spiral. We’re talking: ✨ Why “saving room” backfires ✨ How to avoid overeating without restriction ✨ The protein-first trick that keeps cravings in check ✨ How to...