Better with Becky

Episode 15 Name: Updating your Priors Welcome back to the show! Today I dive into life updates since the last episode in February, before diving into the topic of “Bayesian Thinking” , which is a mental model we can apply to update our prior beliefs in light of new evidence in order to avoid sticking to outdated beliefs and practices. Resources from Today’s Episode Previous Episodes of Better with...

Welcome back to the show! Today I’m reflecting on birthdays and the stories we have around them! Some topics and themes that I explore on today's episode: sharing my early childhood experiences around birthdays and holidays with my family of origin highlighting my shift this year around my birthday, and choosing to start to rewrite my story touching on themes of self-love and self-compassion,...

Happy Quitter's Day ! Today we're talking about why it is that most folks fall off of their New Year Resolutions by the 2nd Friday in January and what we can do about it - with a counterintuitive call to quietly quit overfilling our plates and say goodbye to relentless striving. What if "enough" was the goal all along? Tune in for my take on anti-hustle reflection and intention,...

As the new year approaches, a lot of us naturally start thinking about our health. And while weight loss tends to dominate that conversation, my work—and this podcast—has always been about gaining health , not shrinking bodies. In that spirit, today’s episode is about alcohol, sober curiosity, and Dry January , and why taking a break from drinking, even temporarily, can be one of the most impactfu...

Welcome back to the show! Today I’m reflecting on life, loss and grief, and holding space for all emotions during the holiday season. I share stories of 4 loved ones who have passed during the month of December, along with the impact of losing them and how their lives and legacies helped shape the way I see the world and the life I chose to live today and into the future. If you find that, despite...

Welcome back to the show! Today I dive into life updates since the last episode in early September, revisiting a few resources and sharing a few more as I reflect on takeaways from my first 5 weeks training bodybuilding style with a coach! Resources from Today’s Episode Previous Episodes of Better with Becky , including the previous episode on the WOOP goal-setting methodology: Free WOOP Goals Gui...

This Episode's Companion Post: Woop Your Life! In this episode of Better with Becky after catching up with some life updates and mindset around my rationale underlying an interest in bodybuilding as a way to keep living out a growth mindset, we dive into my favorite way to help clients get started and set realistic goals (and plan for obstacles so that they actually see results)! Resources men...

In this episode of Better with Becky we're talking about how great my first week of retirement has been , and how I'm back on keto... kinda . We also jump into a listener question from Mike about whether or not I've considered getting into Powerlifting, which leads to a discussion of the strength continuum (from muscular endurance to hypertropy, strength, and power) along with various...

In this episode of Better with Becky after sharing some follow-up mail from listener Adrienne re: body scans (Dexa and InBody) and where to get one done, I jumped into a few life updates: Finally giving myself permission to embrace my (admittedly ridiculously early) retirement! It may have taken me 7-8 years and a career change, but Im finally allowing myself to simply enjoy the journey and share...

This Episode's Companion Post: 15 Fitness Lessons I wish I knew 15 years ago! In this episode of Better with Becky after catching up with some life updates and sharing takeaways from a couple of recent body scans (Dexa and InBody) I had done and my mindset behind whether or not, and when/how to use them, we'll explore a deep dive of my recent post detailing ~15 years of fitness advice I&#3...

This episode's companion post: 6 months down; 6 months to go… In this episode of Better with Becky , I take you behind the scenes of my journey — from my teaching days to personal training, to starting my business and launching the Build with Becky app. It’s part reflection, part audit, and all about momentum. We’re somehow halfway through 2025 (how?!) — the perfect time to pause, reflect, and...

On the 4th episode of Better with Becky, I dive into life updates from the past couple of months, including lots of reading recommendations, before diving into the topic of the day: Mindful Habit Change. Whether you are wanting to break a habit that no longer serves you or cultivate a new, positive habit, if you're that person who is constantly trying (sometimes without success) to shift your...

Better with Becky is a podcast for anyone on the journey toward a stronger self and a better life! Welcome! Article - Harvard's #1 secret to Happiness: Relationships TED Talk Video - Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness The "Loneliness Epidemic" - Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, Former US surgeon general's advisory and data on the healing eff...

My Instagram Post(s) on The Pareto Principle: February 2025 Oct 2022 My Blog Post with links to examples of Pareto Principle in other Domains: Deep Dive into the 80/20 Rule Re-Engineered aka The Pareto Principle 80/20 Rule in Business 80/20 Rule in Healthcare 80/20 Rule in Informatics/Computer Science 80/20 Rule in Crime Prevention Related Resources Mentioned in this Episode 75+ Year Harvard Study...

Better with Becky is a podcast for anyone on the journey toward a stronger self and a better life! Welcome! Want to learn more about how to get stronger, inside and out? Website: www.betterwithbecky.com Join my Strength Training Program, Build with Becky! members.betterwithbecky.com Follow my Beckygram for strength training tips, and gentle nutrition guidance: Note: Beckygram also syndicates to my...