The 5 Spheres of Fit

In this episode, we explore the concept of The 5 Spheres of Fit, focusing on the importance of kindness and civil rights in today's society. We discuss the detrimental effects of viewing rights as a zero-sum game, where one group's gain is perceived as another's loss.  The conversation delves into how this mindset impacts various spheres of life, including physical health, mental we...

In this episode we explore the influence of inspirational quotes and reels on social media and their impact on your 5 Spheres: the physical, mental, financial, social, and educational. We discuss the importance of fact-checking quotes, the potential for both positive and negative effects, and how to use these quotes as tools for personal growth and motivation. We also share personal anecdotes and...

"Fail to plan is a plan to fail.” In this episode, we discuss the concept of imbalance in life, particularly how it relates to your 5 Spheres: the physical, mental, financial, social, and educational. We share personal experiences of how focusing too much on one sphere can lead to neglecting others, and the importance of recognizing and addressing these imbalances. The conversation also touch...

Republican or Democrat? Navigating the uncertainty of the current political climate Navigating the uncertainty of the current political climate can elicit so many emotions affecting every aspect of our lives.  In this episode, we discuss navigating personal and societal upheaval, particularly in the context of the current political climate. We explore the interconnectedness of the physical, mental...

In this conversation, we focus on how the 5 Spheres interact in the context of weight loss and/or gain. They emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to wellness, highlighting the interplay between mental resilience, social support, financial considerations, and educational resources in achieving health goals. The discussion encourages listeners to adopt a balanced perspective on their well...

Empowering from the Inside Out: 5 Spheres at a Corporate Retreat In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our recent experience speaking at a corporate retreat, where we brought the 5 Spheres of Fit—physical, mental, financial, social, and educational—directly to the workplace. We share how our message helped employees reconnect with their personal well-being, find clarity in their goals,...

In this episode we discuss the importance of modeling behaviors for your kids and or pointing out poor behaviors in popular figures.  The importance of modeling behaviors allows you to plant the seeds for potential positive outcomes in each of your 5 Spheres. These may include, healthy eating, exercise, medication or decompression, delaying instant gratification like spending on something and inst...

Protecting our space from negativity and teaching our children how to do the same.  How do children and teenagers deal with negativity as they are getting older?  How do we as parents protect our children from unnecessary negative situations?  In this episode, we discuss if your children have a self-esteem in place that allows them to absorb negativity. We provide suggestions on how to teach them...

When was the last time you had a conversation about resilience with someone?  Ever wonder why some people continue to excel and reach goals in the face of adversity, while some simply give up or feel like they failed?  In this episode, we discuss what resilience is, why some people have it and some don’t, and why it’s critical to teach this concept to children at a young age.  The episode provides...

The 5 Spheres of Fit is in reality a simple to implement process. Everything is in the details of what you are doing and what you need to pay attention to. The interplay between the spheres is a critical aspect that we as individuals are neglecting to observe.  The 5 Spheres is a tool giving you the ability to organize your concerns, your thoughts, your goals, your challenges in the 5 Spheres - th...

Welcome to season 2 of The 5 Sphere of Fit podcast. In this episode, we discuss the incredible balancing act that moms perform every single day. From managing work responsibilities to taking care of the kids and finding time for themselves, moms are true superheroes! Cohost, Sabrina, shares her approach to balancing it all prior to having a process, The 5 Spheres of Fit, and how her approach chang...

To Jessica Mendoza, Director of Development at Susan G Komen, success used to mean food was on the table, the lights were on at home, and her kids were clothed. As a single mom, she never stopped to check-in on herself.   Today, success means peace, happiness, perspective, and personal balance.   Jessica hit a low in 2023. Physically, she was in the ER with unknown complications. Mentally, she rea...

In this last episode of 2023, we review our 5 Spheres - the physical, mental, financial, social, and educational spheres.     We talk about our strengths through the year and how we tackled the challenges.  We also talk about what we want to continue to work on in 2024.  We provide an analysis on how your 5 Spheres can be looked at and how to focus on them subjectively.      We hope this episode g...

Sarcasm derives from Greek words meaning “tearing of the flesh.”  Know your audience. Sarcasm can be funny when joking around amongst friends and family. But sarcasm, and consistent sarcasm at that, can be detrimental to a child’s 5 Spheres.   In this episode we talk about athletic coaches and teachers who use sarcasm or talk down to children consistently.   Sarcasm, especially to a child, is not...

The younger generations, Generations Z and A, have so much more thrown at them than Generation X and Baby Boomers did.   Maybe it’s because the older generations dealt with challenges differently, by suppressing emotions and problems.   Between school, extracurricular activities, social circles, social media, jobs, hormones, etc. most kids and teenagers find it hard to find balance in their lives,...

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Meditation… it’s Magic #GoddessGlitter Pooja Karbanda is the founder of Nadii and www.nadii-wellness.com. Well respected in the spiritual community, Pooja supports mental health through meditation and mindfulness.  As a young adult, Pooja persevered through multiple traumatic situations. This is when her spiritual side expressed herself and today, with meditation, she is able recognize trauma.  Wh...

Natasha Mahtani, a certified Relationship Coach and accredited Divorce Coach, discusses the importance of engaging with a coach, not only when the relationship hits a dead end, but throughout the relationship.   Relationship challenges, creating an imbalance in our social sphere, also creates a blocked energy which expresses itself in every sphere.  For example, Natasha shares how the stress in a...

Grief is the price we pay for love.  In this episode we evaluate the 5 Spheres and how the interplay between them is impacted by the passing of a loved one and how you might manage that event. Not only does the passing of a loved one affect our spheres - the physical, mental, financial, social, and educational - but it’s important to check in with our spheres as often as possible to get back to ba...

The 5 spheres provides a roadmap to organize, evaluate, and problem solve whether a public or private school education is the best decision for you and your child.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of evaluating the 5 spheres when determining a child's educational path.  The physical, mental, financial, social, and educational spheres.  The financial sphere seems to be the most crit...

Why are your 5 Spheres so important?  What is the value of The 5 Spheres of Fit?  In this episode, we discuss the interplay between the 5 Spheres - your physical, mental, financial, social, and educational spheres.   The 5 Spheres strategy is holistic in nature and constantly evolves with YOU.   To be the best version of yourself, you need to be holistic, balanced, and resilient.   If parents don’...

We have a very honest conversation with Lauren Cosio Kotkowski - Lauren is an opera singer, actress, voice and piano teacher, the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of the San Antonio Broadway Theatre, and wife and mom of two little ones.   How does a new mom of two balance the passion of her family with the passion for the arts as she launches her new venture? We discuss the safe usage of an...

We speak with Jordan Phillips, a successful San Antonio Realtor & Broker Associate, regarding the way he navigates through his 5 spheres on a daily basis.  We discuss how he organizes and evaluates overcoming challenges, one being a down turn in the real estate market this year.  He is also learning how to deal with his "imposter syndrome", the doubts he has about whether he deserves...

When considering your physical sphere and physical fitness, make sure your regimen is (1) sustainable and (2) something you can replicate.   It's so important that you enjoy the workout of your choice so that it positively affects your mental sphere as well.  Make sure not to add additional stress to yourself by comparing your workouts to what other people are doing.  Make this YOUR journey!...

Humility and gratitude. The concepts have a significant impact on our spheres. They impact our relationships daily, our mental well being, our financial growth, and so much more.  But how?  Having humility is having growth mindset. It’s recognizing that you don’t know everything and you want to know more.  It’s fostering an open mind to new ideas and experiences. Humility allows us to acknowledge...