Emily Duncan

EMBody Radio

Health EN ↓ 307 episodes

Welcome to EMBody Radio - a podcast devoted to educating and empowering listeners on all things training, nutrition, wellness, and growth. Host Emily Duncan is an exercise science major, bikini competitor, coach, and sports nutrition specialist devoted to bringing you nothing but the best in educational and uplifting content. This is THE show to teach you how to improve your body, expand your mind, and live your fullest life.

Author

Emily Duncan

Category

Health

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embodyradio.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Discipline Over Motivation: How High Performers Build Sustainable Success with Lacey Newman 06.01.2026

In this episode, I sit down with Lacey Newman for a grounded, honest conversation about what actually creates long-term success — in business, leadership, and life. We talk about discipline versus motivation, identity-based standards, and why so many high performers burn out chasing short-term wins instead of building something sustainable. Lacey shares her experience as a real estate professional...

The Cost of Staying the Same That You Don't Even Know You're Paying: Why Playing It Safe Is Holding You Back | with host Emily Duncan 30.12.2025

Most people don't fail. They don't crash and burn. They just stay the same without ever fully realizing it.   In this end-of-year solo episode, I'm unpacking something most people don't want to look at: the hidden cost of staying exactly where you are, and why so many of us think we're changing while unconsciously playing it safe.   We talk about the difference between performing change and embody...

Why Nutrition Dogma Is Failing You: Protein, Plants, and Eating for Lasting Health | Dr. Sarah Ballantyne and Emily Duncan 23.12.2025

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Dr. Sarah Ballantyne for one of the most grounded, science-driven conversations I've had about nutrition in a long time.   We talk about why diet culture keeps swinging between extremes, how nutrient density gets lost in food ideology, and what actually matters when it comes to protein, plants, gut health, and long-term health outcomes. Sarah breaks do...

How I Reached Every Goal on My Vision Board This Year - Your 2026 Goal Setting Blueprint | with host Emily Duncan 16.12.2025

This episode is a full end-of-year reflection and a practical blueprint for setting goals you actually complete. I'm sharing the exact shifts I made that helped me reach every major goal I set this year, feel more like myself again, close the loop on my goals, and build momentum without the scattered energy.   I also give you the framework I'm using going into 2026: how I narrowed my goals down, i...

Healing Attachment Styles - Rewiring Your Relationships, Core Wounds, and Emotional Patterns | with Thais Gibson and Emily Duncan 25.11.2025

In this episode, I sat down with Thais Gibson , the founder of The Personal Development School and a true pioneer in attachment healing. We broke down the science behind anxious, avoidant, fearful, and secure attachment — what each one looks like, how it's formed, and how to heal and reprogram those patterns using neuroplasticity. We talked about how your attachment style is actually your relation...

Having a Boyfriend is "Embarassing" Now? Unpacking Partnership | with Emily Duncan and Chris Beal 18.11.2025

In this tandem episode, I'm unpacking a question posed by the viral Vogue article: "Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?"   We'll talk about the cultural shift that's made women feel like being in a healthy relationship somehow makes you weaker, less independent, or less "girlboss." I share how I've seen internet feminism swing too far into performative man-hating, why that still feels like cen...

Embodied Identity: The Difference Between Looking Hot and Being "Her" | with host Emily Duncan 11.11.2025

In this solo, I dig into the real difference between looking hot and " being her": the woman whose inner world and outer world actually match.   I share why "aesthetic integrity" matters, how to spot performative confidence vs. the grounded kind, and what energetic congruence looks like in everyday choices (fitness, relationships, business, faith).   You'll hear the three pillars I use to build em...

Real Things I Struggle with as a High Performing Woman | with Emily Duncan 04.11.2025

It's been a while since we had a good, old-fashioned, heart to heart. Today I'm sitting down and sharing an unfiltered list of things I struggle with day-to-day as a high performing women who genuinely wants to do, be, and have everything she can in life. From professional struggles to questioning my own femininity amidst ever-changing cultural narratives, I hope that in me ripping the lid off my...

From Girlbossing too Close to the Sun to Soft Girl-ing too Close to the Moon 28.10.2025

In this solo, I tell the real story behind my burnout and the pendulum swing that followed… girlbossing too close to the sun, soft-girling too close to the moon, and the grounded way I came back. I walk through the exact moments that broke me open (ADHD meds, record revenue paired with a personal low point, getting blindsided in business), why the spiritual detour didn't actually make my life bett...

Stop Begging for Results You Haven't Earned: How Truly Influential Women Work, Date, and Lead | with host Emily Duncan 21.10.2025

In this solo, I get real about the gap between who we say we want to be and how we're actually showing up. I walk you through my "mirror test" to evaluate your career, relationships, and self-leadership with radical honesty. We dig into what makes a woman truly promotable (before anyone gives her the title), why doing only what's in your job description won't move you up, and how to stop begging f...

Subtle Winning Habits of High Performers: 6 Tiny Behaviors That Separate the Average from the Excellent 14.10.2025

In this solo episode, I'm sharing the six subtle habits that I've seen across every high performer I've ever met — the people who not only rise to the top, but stay there. These aren't the big, flashy routines or five-figure mastermind secrets; they're the micro behaviors that create massive separation over time.   These are the daily moves that make you magnetic, respected, and unstoppable. I'm a...

Micro Shifts, Major Results: the Small Changes That Transformed My Health, Beauty, and Productivity | with host Emily Duncan 07.10.2025

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the micro shifts that have created the biggest changes in my fitness, beauty, and lifestyle over the last few years. These are the small, sustainable upgrades that make your life feel more intentional, more aligned, and more you , no massive overhaul required.   If you've been craving a reset without burning your entire life down to start over…this one's for...

$600 Million in Revenue and Counting: Lessons in Scaling, Self-Belief, and Bold Leadership | with Scarlett Leung and Emily Duncan 30.09.2025

In today's episode of EMBody Radio , I sit down with Scarlett Leung — a powerhouse operator and entrepreneur who has scaled businesses from scratch to over $600 million in revenue . Scarlett brings a rare balance of creative vision and business logic , and in this conversation we break down the real skills and mindset shifts required to build at the highest levels. We dig into what it actually tak...

Becoming Unavailable for Mediocrity | with host Emily Duncan 25.09.2025

In this solo episode, I get real about mediocrity … why it's sneaky, why it sounds like a "reasonable compromise," and how it steals your future. I break down the Excellence Spectrum (below average → average/baseline → excellence), show you how to spot self-negotiation in real time, and give you practical tools to "negotiate up," set standards and boundaries , and run the Excellence Equation : (st...

Why Every High Performer Needs Silence and Solitude | with host Emily Duncan 18.09.2025

Today I'm breaking down why a silence and solitude practice is essential in a world drowning in inputs. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unclear trying to navigate everyone else's opinions, constantly scrolling, or defaulting to what you're "supposed to" think and do, this one's for you.   I walk you through how I structure true silence (no music, no phone, no podcasts), my favori...

Seeking God After Religion, Friendship Breakups, and Radical Accountability | with Krista Williams of Almost 30 and Emily Duncan 12.09.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Krista Williams from the Almost 30 podcast, and we go deep on the conversations most people avoid… the truth about female friendships, the power of radical accountability, and the process of finding your own spiritual connection outside of labels and dogma.   We explore: How to navigate friendship breakups with honesty and integrity. Why women need permission to ha...

Self-Compassion as a High-Performance Tool: Why Beating Yourself Up Is Holding You Back | with host Emily Duncan 04.09.2025

In today's episode, I'm diving into a topic that has changed both my personal life and my performance as a high-achieving woman: self-compassion as a tool for high performance. I used to believe that being relentlessly hard on myself was the only way to succeed. But over time (and through conversations with brilliant minds like Dr. Karin Nordin ), I've learned that self-compassion is not weakness....

From Panic Attacks to Freedom: Fitness, Mindset, and Being Famous in Your Hometown | with Dr. Jordan Shallow and Emily Duncan 28.08.2025

In this episode of EMBody Radio , I sit down with Jordan Shallow… chiropractor, strength coach, powerlifter, educator, and founder of Pre-Script (and an industry OG, let's be honest) for a raw and wide-ranging conversation on fitness, mindset, and navigating life in the digital age. Jordan opens up about the disconnect that almost ended his career, the lessons from living out of his car and travel...

Are You Ready to Receive Your Blessings? The Cost of What You're Praying For | with host Emily Duncan 21.08.2025

Are you unknowingly blocking the very blessings you've been asking for? Today we're getting personal and we're getting spiritual. From spiritual surrender to personal responsibility, we're covering: What happens when we say we're ready for the next level, but our habits, behaviors, or fears tell a different story The real-life costs of your prayers being answered Why manifestation culture often mi...

The Longevity Nutrient: Why C15 May Be the Most Important Molecule You've Never Heard Of | with Dr. Stephanie Venn Watson and Emily Duncan 14.08.2025

Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson is back on the show, and this time, we're going deep into the science of longevity . In this episode, we unpack the groundbreaking research behind C15:0 , the first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years , and how it's shifting everything we thought we knew about saturated fats, aging, and living longer well . We also talk about the launch of her new book, The L...

Rebranding Your Identity: The Art of Becoming That Girl Without Losing Yourself 07.08.2025

Welcome back to EMBody Radio, where ambition meets embodiment and excellence isn't something you chase, it's something you live. In this episode, I break down what it  really means to rebrand your identity and "become that girl" — without it becoming a performance or an aesthetic-only TikTok "glow-up" tutorial. This is your soul guide to the inner transformation required to match your vision, valu...

Why Your Nervous System is Blocking Your Success | with Natalie Hummel and Emily Duncan 31.07.2025

What if your drive for perfection is actually the thing holding you back? In this powerful episode, I sit down with high-performance nervous system coach Natalie Hummel to unpack how unresolved nervous system patterns can limit success, even in the most disciplined and ambitious women. Natalie shares her journey from Olympic equestrian dreams to body shutdown, and how nervous system healing became...

"Soft Girl Era" Didn't Heal Me, It Broke Me | with host Emily Duncan 24.07.2025

In this solo episode, I'm getting really real about my experience navigating the "soft girl era" and the ways it almost made me lose herself entirely.   From moving across the country and completing my Pilates certification to untangling the spiritual programming that labeled my ambition as "too masculine," I'm sharing a raw unfiltered account of reclaiming my voice, my vision, and the part of me...

High-Visibility, High-Vulnerability: The Spiritual Cost of Building a Powerful Brand | with Victoria Pippo and Emily Duncan 17.07.2025

This is not your average entrepreneurship conversation. In this episode of EMBody Radio, I'm sitting down with spiritual business mentor, psychic channel, and truth-teller Victoria Pippo for a raw, soul-deep dive into the side of spiritual growth and high visibility no one talks about. We unpack the hidden costs of building a brand in the age of "algorithm pressure," psychic attack, and performati...

Success by Design: Structure, Standards & Showing Up: The Excellence Edit EP 1 | with Sue Bush and Emily Duncan 10.07.2025

Welcome to the very first episode of The Excellence Edit , a new series on EMBody Radio where we sit down with high performers who embody what it means to lead with power, precision, and personal integrity. Today's guest? None other than  Sue Bush : CEO, COO, and CFO of Physique Development, powerhouse fitness coach, and one of my closest friends and biggest inspirations. In this candid conversati...

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