Kayla Cittadino

Becoming YOUR Strong

Strong looks different for each of us and it’s time to put focus on our unique journeys that get us there. This space created weekly is for athletes to improve their mindset in order to better navigate challenges that come up in sport and different seasons of life. On this show, we ask the questions that lead to better answers and have the conversations that truly matter. 

Author

Kayla Cittadino

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Stop Quitting What You Started 13.01.2026

By this time, people have started to loose motivation to continue on in the intentions they have set for the new year. In this week's episode, I address this trend with a pointed conversation on how to stop quitting what you started with 3 helpful tips!  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

STRONG as a Mother with Katie Duke 06.01.2026

This week we have the privilege of having Katie Duke joining us on the podcast! In this episode we talk about how Katie juggles the different roles of being a mom and owning her PT clinic while training as an elite athlete, the mindset that helped her thrive at DEKA World Champs 2025 and how to navigate tough conversations with partners that do not understand your passion for hybrid racing.  To wo...

2026: The Year of Choosing Me 30.12.2025

Today's episode reflects on a year of courage while facing some of my biggest fears yet, and the mindset I am taking into the new year. Walk away with the important questions I am asking myself that will help listeners celebrate, get to know and truly choose themselves in 2026.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Becoming the First DEKA Elite Triple Crown Champion with Brooklyn Nichols 23.12.2025

Today we are joined by Brooklyn Nichols, the woman who recently made history by becoming the first DEKA Elite Triple Crown Champion. Listen in on her journey to get to this massive accomplishment and how she is finding peace in what's next for her.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Athlete Nutrition 101 with Karlee Delude 16.12.2025

On this week's episode Karlee Delude, Sports Performance Coach & Nutritionist from Pursuit Performance & Training, joins us to talk about the most common myths athletes have about nutrition, how to properly fuel for performance and answer's listeners questions!  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Decompressing on DEKA Worlds 2025 09.12.2025

After the long weekend, I am taking some time to talk about the highs, the lows and all the lessons in between from DEKA Worlds 2025.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Turning Pressure Into Conviction with Mark Jones 02.12.2025

Today on the podcast we have Mark Jones joining us to share his most recent triumph in setting the new Guinness World Record for most distance covered in 24 hours with a 40# ruck on! Listen in on how mentally coped with a high pressure situation along with some advice for athletes that will be attending DWC 2025 later this week!   To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me...

Navigating the HARD with Kelly Sullivan 25.11.2025

Joining us this week we have the one, the only, Kelly FREAKING Sullivan! Listen in on some of her top lessons learned in the last handful of years in Spartan and Hybrid racing, and how she is navigating a hard season of life right before DEKA World Championships.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Key Ingredients to Success in Hybrid Racing with Kat Fahsbender 18.11.2025

Joining me today is special guest Kat Fahsbender, HYROX Women's Pro Atlanta Winner and 2024 DEKA FIT Elite 2nd Place Finisher. As she approaches the end of her second season in Hybrid Racing, Kat talks through what has brought her recent success, big goals that she is currently after, and the importance of fueling for performance.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Fol...

DEKA Worlds Mindset, Race Prep & People to Watch For with Guest AJ Golik 11.11.2025

Joining me for today's episode is Elite Athlete and Underdog Fitness Coach, AJ Golik! We chat about mental tools to use during training and racing, how you should be prepping in these last few weeks, and the athletes we believe will make a big splash at this years championships! To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Behind the Scenes of My Healing Journey 04.11.2025

This week we go behind the scenes to talk about the messy journey that is healing and the key things that have helped me in the process.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

It Takes a Village with Kevin Gregory 28.10.2025

Today I interview special guest Kevin Gregory! Hear about how he stumbled into hybrid racing and the key lessons that helped him earn multiple world champion titles in DEKA. To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Starting a New Chapter 21.10.2025

As a chapter in my life comes to an end and I am navigating change, I grateful to be starting a new journey filled with profound personal growth to come. Listen in on this week's episode where I will help you take your first steps in starting a new chapter.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Coming Back Home to You 14.10.2025

On this week's episode, we go back into the archives to listen to steps to take if you are on the journey of coming back home to the most important person in your life - YOU.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Keynote: My "Level Up" Journey 07.10.2025

This week I am bringing to some special content to the listeners. Hear the keynote speech I will be giving later this week on how I have been able to level up my life that last few years and the key lessons that have come from the journey.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Going from Average to Elite 30.09.2025

Today I am taking time to answer a listener question about the key things I did to go from average to an Elite athlete in hybrid racing.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Lessons from a 18.2 Mile Ruck Race 23.09.2025

Tune in this week to re-live my Green Beret Ruck race and all the lessons that came about over 18.2 Miles.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Your 2025 DEKA World Championship Guide 16.09.2025

Now that the qualification season has officially ended, this week I am diving into how to prepare for the 2025 DEKA World Championships and how to find joy in the build to come.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Dealing with Discomfort 09.09.2025

Today's episode I share how I overcame intense feelings of anxiety and discomfort before taking on the DEKA FIT Elite Women's race, along with tips for you to apply during last chance qualifying races this upcoming weekend.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

How I Conquered a 12 Mile Ruck Race 02.09.2025

This week I go behind the scenes on how I mentally and physically made it through the longest race I have done on foot with 35lbs on my back. To get the exact Rucking Kit I have from Wild Gym, click HERE .  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Realignment & Becoming Yourself (Again) 26.08.2025

This week's episode is a vulnerable one where I share the behind the scenes of work in finding realignment in my life and becoming more of myself again.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Mind Over Muscle 19.08.2025

Physical fitness will set the physical limit to what you can achieve; your mental fitness determines on how close you can actually get to that limit. This week we talk about how to seek your full potential and give a guide on mental prep to do before your next race.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

What I Wish I Knew When Starting Hybrid Racing 12.08.2025

Today I am speaking to the newer athletes embarking on their journey within hybrid racing and the ones with tenure who need to be reminded of what truly matters. Listen to this week's episode where you get my advice on what I wish I knew if I had the chance to start over again.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

The One-Degree Difference 07.08.2025

After an insane weekend of racing at Underdog Fitness, I am sharing race highlights and the number one takeaway that helped me earn all the PR's, World Record, and Elite Qualifying race times.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Chasing Failure 29.07.2025

After facing what felt like a massive failure this past weekend, I am sharing how I mentally navigated the moment and made it an experience that will set me up for my greatest success to come.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

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