The Confidence Project Podcast

In this business solo episode, I talk about: what is under promising and over delivering? the interesting reasons why we do this why over delivering is important and ways to do it that don't cost you your peace a different way to think about over delivering the importance of teaching your clients to fish

Content warning: we discuss eating disorders explicitly. If you're not in a good head space to listen to topics like this, I'll catch you on our next episode. Connect with Gretchen: On IG: @coachgretchenmeyers Website: www.coachgretchenmeyers.com  

Content warning: we discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, and disordered behaviors explicitly in this 2 part series. Connect with Gretchen: On IG: @coachgretchenmeyers Website: www.coachgretchenmeyers.com  

Do you have what it takes to be a fat loss client of mine? I think we've got the whole thing backwards. Weight loss, fat loss, + aesthetic changes are the primary entry points into fitness- which is great because fitness is a vital ingredient to health, wellness, and quality of life. But in my opinion, fat loss should be the last and final step of an otherwise long journey.  In today's episode, I...

Whether you're already a parent or never plan to be- if you're pro-women, this episode is for you. Today, Annie Hopkins and I talk about: How the Industrial Revolution "factorized" the birthing process Any other orthopedic injury gets a higher standard of care than giving birth Why c-section rates rise before lunchtime, holidays, and hopsital shift changes Why you're encouraged to lay on your back...

Today we cover: how we create toxic work environments for ourselves in our businesses what's the point of working for yourself if it sucks more than working for someone else? would you work for you? how to discern between your "boss" roles and "employee roles" how to redesign the work-culture you've created for yourself Want more insights like this customized to your personal training business? Re...

In this episode, Hannah and I cover: how childhood shapes your relationship with money how social conditioning & gender roles may impact how we feel about money why you may feel uncomfortable talking about money how to cultivate more financial intimacy with your partner and more!   Connect with Hannah: website: hannahbrowninc.com on IG: @hannahbrowninc podcast: Future Millionaire    

In this episode, I cover: why I've had to get strategic in how I approach training for a race while still lifting how to manage volume and why it matters why I program with rep and set ranges why I've been doing less sets + reps while training for a race you always have the option to move just to move and not worry about performance   The Barbell Collective is opening for enrollment in March. You...

Connect with Michelle: On IG : @_michelle_farrell Fitness Academy for Beginners : https://www.straightupstrong.com/fab Strong & Simple Podcast: https://strongandsimplepodcast.com/ Referenced: "Is this a smoothie shop or a scam?" with Carrie Chowske https://strongandsimplepodcast.com/2022/06/03/is-this-a-smoothie-shop-or-a-scam-with-carrie-chowske/    

In this episode, I cover: the difference between "perfect" form and optimal form how we may be accidentally discouraging our clients when we provide feedback how to be discerning about what to provide feedback on vs what to let go

Should you eat less on rest days? If you want to feel well, perform well, increase your energy and motivation, and recover well- the answer is a resounding no. In this episode, I cover: the initial driving force behind my nutrition science education why so many people think eating less on rest days is necessary "feel good" nutrition and what it means my doctor put me on a diet when I was 16 why ea...

You hear me say "eat more" all the time. But what does that actually mean? In today's episode, we break it all down. I cover: my go-to eating framework that makes building meals super simple why your body digest apples differently than cupcakes (and what you can do about it) ideas for how "eating more" can fit into your life without giving up the foods you love the concept of being overfed and und...

In this episode, I cover: why I began drinking less in college and how it changed my friend group the issue with "mommy wine culture" some questions to ask yourself if you're doing Dry January (or even if you're not) why drinking alcohol can be a similar coping mechanism as turning to food  

In this episode we cover: how trainers get stuck shouldering more than their fair share of responsibility why having your clients count their own reps is empowering ways to encourage your clients to take accountability over their sessions defining "the point" of your client sessions

The answer is yes.   Tune in to find out why hidden or hard-to-find pricing is: manipulative pretty gross unethical You should be proud of the service you're delivering that you can say your prices loud and proud.

In this episode, we cover: why I stopped taking on new fitness clients in January what I did instead how I program for my clients this time of year and why subtle ways we perpetuate our client's issues and what to do instead

In this episode, we cover: why New Years Resolutions don't stick the bigger your goals, the smaller the steps creating your own blank slate the subconscious shift in starting today

SPOILERS AHEAD. Do not listen if you plan to watch Season 3 of Love is Blind!

I posted a Goal Setting post on IG on November 1. Today's episode breaks that post down with additional context, and also dives into how goal setting may change in the face of depression or burn out. Around this time last year, a post like the one I created would not have landed for me, so I wanted to approach the same subject with a different perspective so that in the event your mental health is...

It's that time of year again-- all the big stores, and even small business owners, are getting together their Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Holiday steals and deals campaigns. Maybe you've seen your favorite accounts beginning to mention their deals for the rest of the year, and you're wondering... should I be doing that, too? This episode breaks down a few of your options, what you should consi...

Annual Halloween Candy episode! What it means when you're out of control, anxious, or frustrated that SO much candy is in your house and what you can do about it.  If your kids are out of control around the candy (more than just excited because it's a fun day!) check out @feedinglittles on IG to learn how to raise normal eaters.

"Always, always, always work-up to your working weight." I find myself writing this note weekly to the members of The Barbell Collective, my online strength and conditioning program for women. Warm-ups and work-up sets can feel like a waste of time but they're not. I often find myself reminding clients NOT to skip them. Today's episode explains the utility of a warm-up and the differences between...

Connect with Allison: On IG: @allisontenney Website: allisontenneyfitness.com Grab your ticket for Ignited: https://ignitedleadershipsummit.com/ Snag a discount: IGNITEDHALFOFF  

Why does setting prices feel so... complicated? Unless you're arriving at your prices strictly through a math equation, there's a lot of personal development to uncover that complicates how we make decisions in business- like setting our prices. If you're not aware of how your pricing may be fueled by people pleasing, & before you look for some magical pricing matrix that doesn't help you dig up w...

The most popular formula for weight loss and health is eat less + move more. But what if I told you that's a physiological disaster, especially for women? Since weight loss and fitness are not the same thing, a more nervous-system friendly way to lose weight (if that's what you're after) would be to eat less + move less. But, is that what you're truly after? Tune in to find out & see what your opt...