Barbells & Brownies

Life can feel like a never-ending juggling act and when overwhelm hits, balance seems impossible. In this episode, I’m diving into practical ways to create stability amidst chaos — whether it’s through movement, mindset shifts, or small daily habits that make a big impact. If you’ve been feeling stretched too thin, this is your reminder that balance isn’t about perfection — it’s about finding what...

When you commit to something, you’re telling yourself that you’re going to follow through with it, it’s a promise to yourself. You are worthy of showing up for yourself, you are worthy of putting yourself first, and you are worthy of finishing something from day one to the last — I promise that it will unlock a new level in you.

We all know the stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But what we’re not told, because it’s not openly talked about, is that these stages aren’t all done in order nor are they done just once. This episode is an emotional one, but this topic is something that needs to be talked about. I hope that you have space to grieve and heal that way that YOU need to and that...

A few years ago I did a year of “yes” where I would say yes to anything that pulled me out of my comfort zone so that I could grow and the other night I was thinking about how much I have been saying “no” to things that aren’t sitting in alignment with me anymore. Dive into this episode to see how changing up my words changed my mindset.

I know that we’re taught all of the time that if we “just had more motivation” then we could get more things done, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Your motivation will show up after you get the ball rolling, not before.

What is something that you’ve sadly been saying “no” to because all of the pieces didn’t line up the way that you wanted them to?

What kind of people are you surrounding yourself with? The kind that are enabling your bad habits? Or, are you surrounding yourself with the kind of people that are on your level and understand your goals?

I know a lot of the time we don’t want to set boundaries because we’re afraid to tell people “no”, but your energy is so sacred. You do not have to be available to everyone 24/7. You do not need to pour from your cup until it’s completely dried up.

This time of year more than ever most people put their goals, their needs, and themselves on hold. You say that you’ll get back on track next month, but that’s all mindset.

I was a social drinker and then I just decided that I didn’t want that anymore. I used to use it as a crutch for who I am, for my personality. I was using it as a crutch to not be my full authentic self. Then I finally said, this is enough. If you’ve been hesitant about creating an alcohol-free lifestyle, maybe this episode will show you that you’re not alone.

Mindset is everything. How we view things determines how we make moves — if we view a situation as this awful end of the world thing then that’s the kind of energy that we’re bringing into it and those are the kind of results that you’ll get out of it.

This is YOUR life so create one that YOU love. Stop performing and trying to impress other people. Stop trying to live up to other people’s expectations. If you’re not loving your own decisions because someone else isn’t happy with them then I’m sorry friend, but you’re not living your life — you’re living theirs.

How many times have you spent hours or years working on something in your life, but then never sharing it with the world because you feel like it’s not good enough for whatever reason? You feel as if you’re not good enough. Can you flip this script in your head to help you take that first step towards your growth and your healing?

Every year in December I pick a new word for the upcoming year. I guess you could say it’s like my theme for the following year. So, the word that I chose for 2021 is “Peace.” Do you have a word for next year? Send me a message and tell me what it is and why you chose that word. I’d love to know!

You have to know when to walk away and when to set a new boundary with someone. You have to know when to say, “Enough is enough. This is toxic and it’s not my weight to carry.” — And now I’m going to walk away without feeling guilty.

When you’re looking at certain situations and say I can’t do this because of whatever reason or thinking that you’ll never see your vision come to life — those are things that you’re telling your brain and your brain believes that it’s all true. Whether you think it or speak it out loud you’re still bringing those limited beliefs to life.

You have to believe in yourself because you won’t always have people cheering for you. You have to learn how to cheer for yourself. Stop making yourself small and timid. Stop hiding and holding yourself back just because others don’t approve of the goals that you’re setting for yourself.

Take time to recharge your soul. It's okay to set time aside for yourself and you need to make it a requirement. The world will continue spinning while you work through things. Stop pushing yourself into overload mode and step back to reset. This is a crucial part of your journey. 

There's a big difference between responding to a situation and reacting to it. When you respond you keep a level head, process whatever is happening in a healthy way, and respond by wishing them well and moving on. You can acknowledge that whatever happened stings like a MOTHER, but you're also acknowledging that you're choosing to no longer give it anymore of your energy. When you're reacting you...

Give it 30 days. Take all of the barriers off, all self-doubt, all EVERYTHING that you’ve placed on yourself and watch yourself grow. Step outside of your comfort zone for 30 days and watch your transformation happen. Then, after 30 days if you want to fall back into your comfort zone then that’s on you. That’s your choice. You’re running your life, but I can promise you that the views are so much...

You have no idea when your breakthrough moment will happen. That feeling of wanting to throw in the towel is usually the strongest right before you’re about to conquer your mountain.

You can’t have the reward without the struggle, but once you’re finally able to live your life on your terms you’ll see that it was all worth it.

What kind of routines and habits do you have? Are they getting you closer to your dream life? Or are they costing you it?

You are meant to be celebrated!

You can’t work on yourself and your goals just when it’s convenient or easy.