Redefining Strength Podcast

Learn how to meal prep in a way that actually fits your life and helps you hit your macros without stress. Cori and Redefining Strength RD Julia Stumpf break down simple, flexible, budget-friendly, and lazy-proof strategies to make meal prep sustainable, realistic, and effective — including how to plan for eating out and stop overcomplicating nutrition.

Can you still build serious muscle, increase bone density, and lift weights in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? A neurosurgeon says YES. In this powerful episode, I sit down with neurosurgeon and spine specialist Dr. Betsy Grunch to crush the biggest myth about aging: that decline is inevitable. You might have seen Dr. Grunch recently on the Mel Robbins Show. In this episode she shares her expert p...

You're training hard, but are you getting stronger? The secret to unlocking your real strength and finally breaking through plateaus isn't more weight or faster reps...it's slowing down, ditching your ego, and mastering the most important 1% fix in your life: your breath. In this powerful interview, I sit down with Dr. Jen, a physical therapist and movement expert, to redefine what...

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss how guilt, rather than holiday meals or missed workouts, often sabotages success by leading to a cycle of bingeing and restricting, which can result in weight gain and burnout.

Cori and Coach Brooke discuss the strategies to maintain and build healthy habits during the holiday season, focusing on the importance of mindset for long-term success.

Cori encourages listeners to embrace various forms of strength, such as the efficiency of work, the importance of asking for help, and the ability to adapt like bamboo or rise like a lotus from challenging situations. By recognizing past successes and different strengths, individuals can overcome current challenges and achieve their goals.

Cori and Coach Lizzie explore the concept of "good enough" as a key to achieving health and fitness goals and why there's an importance of moving away from an all-or-nothing mindset, celebrating smaller wins to build off of.

Cori discusses how the quest for perfection can hinder progress with health and fitness goals.

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the gut-brain axis and how maintaining a healthy gut can lead to a positive feedback loop (enhancing mood and decision-making related to diet and exercise).

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss how fear, often associated with failure, can be a powerful motivator when embraced and understood. They emphasize the importance of recognizing emotions as signals that can guide personal development and lifestyle changes to help reach your goals.

Cori discusses those "three little F words" that often sabotage progress by influencing thoughts and actions, which hold us back from getting results.

Cori and Coach Leigh discuss the significance of facing fears and embracing discomfort as a pathway to meaningful transformation.

Cori explores the concept of body recomposition, addressing the common questions of whether one can lose fat and build muscle at the same time. 

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the connection between stress and gut health and provide tips to keep your gut healthy at all stages in life.

In this episode, Cori focuses on the challenges and common mistakes encountered during muscle building, especially after transitioning from a fat loss phase. Don't let these 7 mistakes hold you back!

Cori and Coach Meka discuss strategies for maintaining health and fitness goals during the holiday season, while still enjoying festive treats.  Find your balance this holiday season, starting NOW!

Cori highlights the importance of evaluating the “cost” of our habits and treating them like items in a budget. Are your habits worth a penny—or a thousand dollars? And how are you choosing which ones deserve your investment?

This episode dives into the concept of self-care and self-love, emphasizing that it extends beyond traditional relaxation activities like just bubble baths and manicures.  Cori and Coach Susa discuss the importance of prioritizing oneself through consistent self-care practices, which may include tough love.  Make sure to show up for yourself EVERY DAY!

Cori discusses the common struggle of maintaining consistency due to life and stress, while highlighting the need to adapt habits and routines to individual lifestyles. 

Cori and Coach Michelle discuss the common pitfalls of waiting for the "perfect time" to start a fitness journey and emphasize the significance of building habits now, before the holiday season.

Your top fat loss questions answered to lose fat faster at any age! 

What's the different between "acting as if" versus "faking it till you make it"?  With these 4 tips, Cori emphasizes the importance of embracing the identity of the person you aspire to become, rather than imitating habits without genuine belief or purpose. 

Cori emphasizes that feeling awkward when adopting new habits is a sign of positive change, as it pushes individuals out of their comfort zones. By normalizing discomfort and focusing on small progress, individuals can build confidence and achieve their desired results.

This episode focuses on navigating food events while maintaining health and fitness goals. Cori and Coach Michelle discuss strategies to avoid social sabotage by parties and travel, emphasizing the importance of planning and setting boundaries.

Cori emphasizes the importance of appreciating oneself at every stage of the health and fitness journey, highlighting that true happiness and beauty come from the process of becoming who we want to be. By understanding and transforming internal dialogues, we can cultivate a sense of beauty and confidence, ultimately becoming the person we aspire to be.