Destination Begin

This episode features my friend Amanda as my guest to discuss her personal story of transformation from an obese, drugs and alcohol addicted young girl to a fit, healthy, endurance athlete, career woman, wife and mother of three. Amanda has completed multiple Ironmans, triathlons, ultra-marathons, and other big adventures which has translated to career and life achievements that otherwise would ha...

In this episode I talk about why it's important to love yourself, what self-love is and is not and how a lack of self-love leads to bad decisions. I can trace most of mine back to a lack of self-understanding and self-love. I also talk about how I have cultivated a deeper sense of self, learned to recognize my inner child and talk about how you can start to love, defend and nurture your own soul.&...

My history with clothes from cult church, dressing identically like my mom as a teen, clothing my 400lb body and learning how to shop and dress all over again as I lost weight. I also share my favorite tips, shopping hacks and fitness clothing brands and styles to keep things sucked in and looking your best! Favorites mentioned in this episode: Maiden Form thong body suit shaper: Spanx leggings; O...

My move to Miami and how it came to fruition plus the dangerous trap of comparison I found myself in during Week 1.

Randy joins me to discuss the entire year of the Live Hard program, how it changes our lives and what the power of this program can mean for you.

Today is a hodge podge of topics, Q&A style. I cover your questions about raising kids with healthy food relationships, weight loss surgery, mantras and motivation with some other fun topics too.

In this episode we talk about taking an honest look at how you eat and move your body.  By assessing where you fall on the spectrum of a healthy lifestyle, you can find the small changes you can make to move in the right direction.  Making a list of what you should change but then choosing the things you WOULD change, empowers you to act and execute. Grab a notebook or your notes app to...

I recently hiked Pike's Peak in Colorado with my bestie and as usual, I found lots of life lessons in doing something hard.  A weight loss journey or road to better health is a very hard thing that can take a long time, much like hiking to the top of a 14,000 foot mountain.  On today's episode I tell the story of our trip and hopefully you will find a parable in this story that helps you in your j...

Losing weight is science but how you do it can vary exponentially. There are many strategies for making a diet fit into your lifestyle and ways to ease the struggle and make new habits part of who you are.  In this episode I reveal some of the most powerful strategies I have implemented over my weight loss journey to lose weight and keep me engaged, as well as the most popular strategies of m...

Randy joins me again to discuss our experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Live Hard program. If you are considering 75Hard or LiveHard, this will push you to dig in and have your own experience with personal toughness and commitment to hard things. To learn more about 75 Hard and Live Hard, follow the hashtags #75hard and #livehard on Instagram and listen to the linked episodes of the MFCEO P...

In this episode: Preparing for opportunities that present themselves, the unnecessary idea of motivation, protein supplements and pre-loading happiness. Links from this episode: Protein supplements I love  www.1stphorm.com  Online learning tool   www.udemy.com  Smart Baking Company  www.smartbakingco.com/destination_begin  CODE: Destinationbegin

2019 was a year of change for me including four plastic surgery procedures to remove excess skin. In this episode I talk about the importance of finding a good surgeon, the process, recovery and emotional and mental impact of it all. *this episode includes some references to surgical procedures and while I attempt tact and avoid details as much as possible, if you’re disturbed by such topics pleas...

Reflection on the goodness that comes after darkness and what I’ve been learning about love, moving, life on life’s terms and an announcement about the podcast format.

This week I talk about holding your position versus making progress during this crazy quarantine crisis. I also talk about how to cultivate personal happiness - it's an inside job. And happy birthday to my big brother. I said the word "fart" in this episode in his honor. I hate that. But he's worth it. 

Many people who live a healthy lifestyle or who have radically changed their lives for the better deal with or have dealt with family and/or friends who are not only unsupportive but are downright determined to tear them down.  This is frustrating, hurtful and can be incredibly counter-productive. In this episode I talk about my experience with unsupportive people in my life and how I have learned...

The Covid-19 situation has caused a lot of fear, anxiety and uncertainty and has changed our daily lives dramatically. In this episode I address how I'm coping with the changes and managing the new, if not temporary, normal.  Listen in for 10 practical ideas I personally have implemented to navigate these uncharted waters.  

I decided to tell the story of marriage number two. I had said I never would but there have been so many women I have met lately who have found themselves in my shoes. There is merit to sharing in the hopes you learn something or see something relevant to your life. This episode deals with recovery and addiction and it is my intent to be respectful and only tell my perspective without making assum...

What I’m up to, my thoughts on toilet paper and other random topics including answering listener questions from previous episodes.

Losing weight that you have regained from a previously successful diet is especially hard. The defeat and frustration having to dig in and do the hard work all over again when you feel like a failure can be overwhelming.  It's not unlike having to lose weight for the first time  - weight gain after an injury or a baby can be shockingly hard to lose and start a frustrating cycle of self-loathing an...

In July of 2011 I had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. and I spend this episode discussing what the process was like before and how it affected me afterwards.  Rapid weight loss affects hormones, metabolism and body image, and requires a new commitment to a brand new way of life.  Loose skin, sliding back into old junk food habits and continually tweaking my response to all of it are among the chall...

This week I simply recap some of the stuff I've been up to, which invariably leads to some tangents involving catching up on pop culture, meal plan tweaks, the two-sides of deprivation, and enduring hard things.  I talk about my recent Miami trip, starting Phase 1 of the LiveHard program including those dang 5 minute cold showers, and the glee of holding my first workshops to teach about over...

After I lost over 200 pounds I found myself in a cycle of restrictive eating and strenuous exercise followed by weekend food binges and junk food indulgences that ensured I started my week bloated, frustrated and buried under shame and guilt for not sticking to my best-laid plans.  I could get to the gym and work hard but couldn't solve my eating hangups no matter what I tried. The Never Binge Aga...

A vacation should be enjoyable in all ways, including your meals and activity. Often it can be counter-productive to go into all-out vacation mode and eat ALL THE THINGS which leads to feeling sick, tired, bloated and coming home with excess weight gain.  In this episode I talk about making a vacation plan for your movement, meals, desserts, hydration and overall vacation vibe so you enjoy yoursel...

In this episode I go into detail about my first marriage and the factors that played into my decisions to get married, the dysfunction of our dynamic and how I eventually got out.  Getting unstuck from any relationship is not just about breaking up or getting a divorce. I also talk about the work involved with getting emotionally unstuck so a relationship from the past doesn’t steal from the futur...

75 Hard is a challenge of 75 days to develop mental toughness. On this episode I am joined by a fellow 75 Hard alumni, Randy, as we tell about our respective 75 day experience. If you have completed 75 Hard, are currently attacking the challenge or are contemplating it - take a listen to get some insight, encouragement and incentive to indeed invest in your life in this powerful way .