Believe In Action

In this episode of the Believe in Action Podcast, Michelle West sits down with coaches Brandi, Nadia, and Toni to talk about bodybuilding, food relationships, training, and the mindset changes that come with pursuing a physique goal. What makes it work is the emotional contrast: each speaker shares a before-and-after transformation that makes discipline feel relatable, not intimidating. Key Topics...

Can women truly have it all or should they even have to? In this honest and heartfelt episode of the Believe in Action Podcast, Michelle, Emily, and Amber share their personal journeys navigating career ambitions, relationships, motherhood, dating, and discovering who they are. From choosing business over family (for now), overcoming personal struggles, rebuilding after divorce, and redefining suc...

Is boutique fitness losing its grip on the fitness industry? Michelle, Emily, and new Coach Amber dive into the decline of popular fitness trends like OrangeTheory, SoulCycle, CrossFit, and F45. They discuss why more women are turning away from high-intensity classes and embracing strength training, progressive overload, proper nutrition, and recovery to achieve lasting results. If you've ever...

In this episode, Michelle West and Coach Emily explore the power of language in achieving personal goals, emphasizing the shift from soft to action-oriented statements. They share practical tips on how changing your words can transform your mindset and results. Key Topics The impact of soft language versus action language How to reframe goals with 'I will' statements The role of mindset in...

Summary In this episode, Michelle West and Katie Weber explore their shared journey in health, fitness, and the entertainment industry. They discuss the importance of consistency, mindset, body positivity, and how to maintain a lifestyle that aligns with personal goals. Key Topics The importance of consistency in health and fitness Balancing body positivity with aesthetic goals The role of discipl...

Three coaches. Three completely different journeys. One truth nobody tells you about fitness. In this episode, Michelle, Emily, and Megan get real about the biggest mistakes, mindset shifts, and lessons they wish they knew when they started. From chasing other people’s bodies… to healing mental health through lifting… to why “if it fits your macros” might be holding you back. If you’ve ever felt s...

Let's break down everything women need to know about fitness and nutrition through pregnancy and postpartum. From preparing your body before conception to navigating food aversions, training safely during pregnancy, and recovering postpartum, they share real coaching insights that cut through the noise. This episode challenges the “eat for two” myth, debunks the pressure of the “snap back,” an...

Why it’s often stress management the missing piece in achieving real fitness results? People-pleasing = stressed. Moving = Stressed. Grief = Stress. This conversation is packed with honest insights, practical strategies, and powerful reminders that it’s not just about workouts and macros, it’s about how you respond to stress that truly changes the game. Need help managing stress while trying to ac...

Michelle and Coach Emily react to the viral debate featuring Jillian Michaels vs. the Body Positivity movement, and nothing is off-limits. They break down the biggest claims from the discussion, including whether obesity is truly unhealthy, the role of the diet industry, and how personal responsibility plays into weight loss. This conversation dives into the tension between feelings vs. facts, exp...

Let's break down one of the biggest mistakes people make in fitness: following generic advice that doesn’t apply to them. Through real client scenarios, they reveal how fat loss, muscle building, and nutrition strategies must be personalized, not copied from Instagram. From under-eating and overtraining to relying on viral fitness trends, this episode exposes what’s actually holding people bac...

If you think your metabolism is “slow”… this episode might call you out (in the best way). We break down what it actually takes to build a fast metabolism, without starving yourself, cutting carbs, or living in a constant fat loss phase. We dive into: Why most women are under muscled (not broken) The truth about carbs, fat loss, and metabolism Why always dieting is ruining your progress What’s rea...

What’s the difference between someone who keeps making progress… and someone who stays stuck? It often comes down to knowing when to push harder, and when to pull back. In this episode, Michelle West and Coach Megan break down one of the most misunderstood parts of fat loss and body recomposition: strategic intensity. They dive into: • Why leaner people actually have to push harder to lose fat • T...

What happens when your marriage ends… your career shifts… and you finally decide to choose yourself? In this powerful client spotlight episode, Chelsea Meredith, wardrobe supervisor for the Michael Jackson broadway tour, shares how she rebuilt her confidence, body, and mindset while traveling full-time on tour. From navigating divorce… To losing 20+ pounds… To building muscle in hotel gyms… To lea...

What do fitness coaches actually do differently? In this raw, unscripted episode, Michelle and Coach Emily break down the habits they don’t do, and why that matters more than what they do. From: Not drinking calories Alcohol and balance Why discipline isn’t punishment The truth about “tomorrow” Why most people give up (and the 20% don’t) Fasted training myths Breaking the all-or-nothing mindset Th...

What happens when you’re already strong… but don’t recognize yourself anymore? In this powerful client spotlight, Bonnie shares her journey from grief, hormonal imbalance, and feeling disconnected in her body, to dropping 30 pounds, rebuilding her metabolism, and finally feeling hot and confident again. We talk about: -Losing a parent unexpectedly -Training hard but not seeing results -Healing hor...

What happens when motherhood, burnout, body image, and real life collide and you finally choose yourself? In this powerful client spotlight, Lydia shares her raw journey from yo-yo dieting, shame, and physical pain to losing 54 pounds, building real strength, healing chronic foot pain, and showing up fully for her kids, without perfection, restriction, or starving herself. We talk body image, pare...

Can you really gain 7 pounds of muscle in a few weeks… or is that just fitness misinformation? We break down what muscle growth actually looks like for women, why the scale goes up so fast, and the biggest myths that keep women afraid of lifting heavy. We cover: -The real rate of muscle gain for women (new vs. trained) -Why “I’m getting bulky” is almost always a misunderstanding -How water, inflam...

AI is everywhere, but when does it cross the line from helpful tool to outright deception? An unfiltered conversation about the rise of AI in the fitness industry, the ethical problems it’s creating, and why fake transformations, edited bodies, and AI-generated promises are eroding trust in coaching. They dive into: Coaches using AI-generated “before & afters” Why fake transformations are dang...

Is “health at every size” actually about health, or is it doing more harm than good? A honest, no-BS conversation about body fat, health risks, lab work, eating disorder recovery, and why the pendulum swings in fitness culture are confusing women. We unpack: -Why you can love your body and still want to change it -The difference between being “fine” and being actually healthy -Why “my labs are nor...

How do you know if a coach is actually qualified… or just really good at marketing? In this episode we break down the biggest coaching red flags in the fitness industry, from AI “coaches” and extreme promises to bad form, copy-paste programs, and zero communication. If you’ve ever wondered: “Is this coach legit?” “Why isn’t this program working for me?” “Am I being pushed too hard… or not coached...

What are the top reasons fat loss stalls... even when you feel like you’re “doing everything right.” From all-or-nothing thinking, stress, sleep, under-fueling, and poor training intensity to the untracked bites and drinks nobody wants to admit… this episode is a no-BS wake-up call. If your progress feels stuck, this conversation will help you identify exactly why — and what to do next to finally...

What to do when sickness hits and you’re in the middle of a fitness journey. From whether you should train, how to support recovery through nutrition, and the immune-boosting habits that keep them from getting sick in the first place. This conversation is packed with practical, real-life guidance every fitness girly needs during cold and flu season. The Sick Stack: Silver Biotics – 30 PPM Extra St...

In this inspiring and hilarious episode, Michelle sits down with dancer and BIA client Leslie Merced to talk about her transformation journey. From struggling with overtraining and under-eating to finding balance, strength, and confidence. Leslie shares how shifting her mindset, healing her relationship with food, and recovering from a major ACL injury reshaped not only her body, but her entire li...

The coaches get real about “Skinny Talk” and the rising trend of chasing extreme leanness at the expense of women’s health. Michelle, Emily, and Megan break down the hidden dangers of getting too lean, the truth behind Pilates-princess transformations, and why strength, fueling, and balance will always win. This is the episode every woman needs to hear to stop fearing food and start embracing a st...

Ever wondered why your body isn’t changing even though you’re working out 5 days a week? We break down the most common gym mistakes women make. from living on Pilates and cardio to never training close enough to failure. Learn how to finally train like a pro, build muscle that lasts, and stop wasting time on “toning” myths that hold you back. Got the gym figured out but no idea about nutrition? ht...