Born to Thrive Podcast

On today's episode of the Born to Thrive Podcast, Alex talks about real ways to measure progress with your health and fitness goals that are not related to the scale. These are "not sexy" ways to measure progress that most of the diet industry ignores because they don't always show instant results. Alex explains how you need to have a mindshift around food and unlearn much of what the diet industr...

On today's episode of the Born to Thrive Podcast, Alex talks about the fixed mindset that the dieting industry has created in people causing the weight regain problem we have in the west. Alex breaks down fixed vs growth mindset, how diets are the opposite of behavior change, why the diet worked for your neighbor but not you, and how you have to fight against the norm.  (0:20) Weight regain proble...

Please welcome Dr. Joey Munoz to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Dr. Joey Munoz has a Ph. D in Nutrition Science and worked for Biolayne before starting his own coaching business, Fit4Life Academy.  On today's podcast, we talk about how Dr. Joey started his fitness journey, how society makes things harder for overweight or obese individuals, dispelling nutrition myths online, and more!  (0:40) Intro (...

Please welcome a very special guest, Sabrina McMullen AKA Beefcake Brina, to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Sabrina is an online fitness coach and owner of multiple businesses. Today we talk about how she goes about calling out the frauds in the fitness space and what red flags you need to look out for on social media when listening to someone.  We also discuss how she runs multiple businesses and ho...

Please welcome Caleb Fong to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Caleb is a business coach and mentor. After running his online fitness coaching company, Caleb Fong Fit, for 6 years and crossing the 7 figure mark, he started to fall in love with the business side of building my biz and helping other coaches build theirs. Caleb left his fitness business behind and started mentoring as a business coach, wor...

Please welcome a very special guest, Jourdan Blue, to the Born to Thrive Podcast. Jourdan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the creator of Relationship Theory. She is a direct and results oriented therapist and coach that has worked with thousands of individuals and couples, and is known for her ability to completely rewire and change insecure attachment styles permanently. Jourdan w...

Today we welcome LWA coach Lauren Leach to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Lauren is a Registered Nurse, fitness and nutrition coach, and is pre and post natal certified.  Lauren just gave birth to her family's second child and we talk about some of the challenges of getting back to the gym that moms face. Lauren talks about the importance of having a healthy relationship and good communication with a...

Please welcome Cheryl Belber to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Cheryl is the co-founder and CEO of Empowered to Profit, a full service accounting agency specializing in owners getting paid from their business.  Breaking the sterotypical "accountant mold," this firm focuses on relations over transactions, and ensuring the business is actually making sense for you, the owner.  Cheryl talks about puttin...

Please welcome LWA Coach Jess Kirschmann to the Born to Thrive Podcast! Jess is a PhD student at the University of Houston and an assistant coach on the LWA team. Jess is studying to get her PhD in kinesiology and is collaborating with special Oympics, exploring resources for college students, and learning about what happens with sports retirement at the collegiate level. Jess has been part of the...

Welcome Nina to the Born to Thrive Podcast. Nina was a previous client of LWA coaching and had amazing success both physically and mentally. On today's podcast, Nina talks about some of her biggest takeaways she learned during her transformation, how she's sustained progress, and how she's developed discipline in herself.  We talk about her distaste for meal prepping and the strategies she uses to...

Welcome Chase to Born to Thrive! He's the COO and Assistant Coach of Conquer Fitness and Nutrition. Chase is someone who not only aims to educate and support on their health and fitness journey but has also been on an incredible journey himself. As someone who used to weigh nearly 400 pounds, he knows and understands exactly why so many are struggling and unsure of what diet to try next. He has lo...

Today we have another special guest on the podcast, Chris Heskett. Chris is an assistant coach and head of operations at LWA coaching.  Chris first started his health and fitness journey back in 2005 when competed in cross country and track in high school. He had the opposite goal of most people, and that was to build muscle. This led him to have a passion for health, fitness, and nutrition and he...

Today's guest is James Cappola James has been in the fitness industry for 18 years.. he first started going door to door through word of mouth. With his bosu ball(which he hates), bands, and adjustable 40lb dumbbells. From there he was one of the top trainers at Gold's gym.. realized he wanted more and moved to the city to work at Crunch. He worked his way up the ladder, and he managed two gyms. H...

We are starting something new in 2024, and that is having guests on the Born to Thrive Podcast. Our first guest is Dr. Julia Lerond Julia Lerond, PT, DPT is a former professional figure skater who transitioned into the medical field by getting her bachelor's degree in exercise science and psychology in 2012, continuing on to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015. Through her own journey of...

In this episode of "Born to Thrive," we dive into how LWA Coaching's 3-Step Surviving to Thriving Method actually helps people stop yo-yo dieting and gets real results. There is no gatekeeping and this episode goes through all three phases so that you can do it own your own in 2024.    (1:20) Alex's Yo-Yo Diet Journey (3:00) Surviving to Thriving (5:40) Earn the Right to Diet  (17:40) Do the Borin...

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In this episode of "Born to Thrive," we dive into the rollercoaster ride of motivation. Learn why relying on it can be a slippery slope and discover practical tips for staying on track even when motivation is low. Tune in for a quick guide on what to do when you're not feeling motivated. (3:00) Getting up when you're not motivated  (6:00) Navy SEALS training  (9:45) Relax and surrender, don't figh...

This impactful episode of "Born to Thrive" explores the transformative power of embracing change. Alex delves into the liberating notion that it's okay to desire personal transformation without shame. Discover how the drive for change propels you forward, guiding you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Tune in as we discuss the mindset of continuous growth, emphasizing the philosophy of...

Join host Alex Allen in this informative episode of "Born to Thrive," where we get a little uncomfortable and talk about how lack of awareness stops growth. Alex dives into her own experiences and some client experiences going over how to build self-awarness, and how without it, there is no change.  (2:00) Self-awareness is scary  (4:18) No self-awareness, no change  (8:20) The key to self-growth ...

Join host Alex Allen in this transformative episode of "Born to Thrive," where we go over how perfectionism is the enemy of progress and getting results is more simple than many realize. We go over the G.R.O.W model of goal setting and how it's a little better than setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals. Plus we provide you with a free GROW worksheet so you can go through the process yourself.  (1:06) It's more...

Join Alex Allen in this thought-provoking episode of the Born to Thrive podcast as we unravel the intricate connection between mental health and fitness goals. Explore the profound impact of our psychological well-being on our physical transformations and discover practical strategies to align mental and physical well-being. (1:45) The gym doesn't replace therapy  (6:00) I'll be happy when... (9:3...

Join host Alex Allen in this transformative episode of "Born to Thrive," where we unravel the complexities of the all-or-nothing mindset. From defining its characteristics to exploring the neuroscience behind it, Alex provides actionable strategies to disrupt thought patterns and build a balanced lifestyle. Discover the science, challenge your perspective, and embrace a more sustainable approach t...

Join me, Alex Allen, in a candid conversation that redefines the narrative around failure. In this episode, we explore the resilience found in the face of setbacks, debunking the myth that failure signifies the end. We kick off the discussion with my passion for superhero movies, setting the stage for a journey into personal growth and strength. Spoiler alert, as we draw inspiration from a pivotal...

Discover the often-overlooked key to a healthier lifestyle in this episode with Alex Allen. Join me in a candid conversation as I share personal insights and lessons learned about why I choose not to strength train solely for weight loss. In this episode, we shift the focus away from the scale and explore the profound benefits of strength training beyond its impact on body weight. Drawing from my...

Today's podcast is a little different. This is a feature replay from when Alex was on LWA's COO and Assistant Coach Chris Heskett's podcast, Wild Nutrition, back in August. Alex talks about her story from being a firefighter, doing stunts, modeling, becoming a personal trainer, and then ultimately starting her own coaching business. Alex and Chris talk about mindset and how to overcome common hurd...