The Five Foot Strong Podcast

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E10: Becoming Five Foot Strong: The Woman I Built Season 5 Finale Episode🎙️ This isn’t just about what you’ve learned… it’s about who you’ve become. Mental strength. Physical discipline. Higher standards. Available now on all podcast platforms + YouTube. What version of you are you stepping into next? 🔥 #FiveFootStrong

The Five Foot Strong Podcast: S05E09- The Five Foot Strong Method In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , Jessica Gerlock breaks down The Five Foot Strong Method — a powerful mind-body approach to building real confidence through mental fitness, physical strength, nervous system regulation, and daily habits. If you’ve been overthinking, low-energy, or not showing up the way you know you...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E08: Now Vs. Then Episode 50 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast is a special one. In this milestone episode, host Jessica Gerlock reflects on the journey from recording episode one to reaching episode fifty. What started as a leap of faith has become a powerful space for conversations about mindset, strength, personal growth, relationships, and discipline. Jessica sha...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E07: Becoming Someone You’ve Never Been Before The version of you that got you here… isn’t the version that will take you where you want to go. In Episode 7 of Season 5 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , Jessica Gerlock dives into the identity shift required for real growth. Because doing it scared and taking action is only the beginning — becoming someone new is the...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E06: You Don’t Need More Confidence—You Need More Action If you’re waiting to feel confident before you start… this episode is your wake-up call. Confidence doesn’t come first. Action does. In this solo episode, Jessica Gerlock breaks down the myth that you need to feel ready before you move — and explains why confidence is built rep by rep, decision by decision. I...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E05: Doing It Scared What if courage isn’t the absence of fear—but the decision to move forward anyway? In this powerful solo episode, host Jessica Gerlock dives into what it really means to do it scared. From taking the first step when you feel unready to showing up when confidence is shaky, this episode is all about embracing fear as part of the process—not a stop...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E04: Consistency Over Perfection Consistency Over Perfection is a reminder that progress isn’t built on flawless days—it’s built on showing up. In this solo episode, Jessica Gerlock unpacks why waiting for the “perfect” time, plan, or version of yourself keeps you stuck, and how small, consistent actions create real strength over time. From fitness and mindset to he...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E03: Finding Colour After Tragedy with guest Lynda Fishman In this moving episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , host Jessica Gerlock speaks with author and inspirational speaker Lynda Fishman about grief, resilience, and life after loss. Lynda shares her story of unspeakable tragedy and how that tragedy reshaped her understanding of strength and healing. Inspire...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S05E02: Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent In Season 5, Episode 2 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , host Jessica Gerlock explores why real strength isn’t about staying quiet. This episode dives into finding your voice, setting boundaries, and understanding how silence can impact both your mental and physical health. A reminder that being strong also means allowing yourself to...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S05E01: Strong Enough to be Honest Season 5 of The Five Foot Strong Podcast kicks off with a powerful solo episode hosted by Jessica Gerlock—author, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, and advocate for both mental and physical strength. In Strong Enough to Be Honest , Jessica opens up about what real strength actually looks like: self-awareness, vulnerability, and the co...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S04E10: Reflections of Strength In the Season 4 finale of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock reflects on the key themes that defined this season—growth, healing, and resilience. From breaking old patterns to choosing self-awareness and strength, Jessica shares the most meaningful lessons learned along the journey. This episode offers a thoughtful close...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S04E09: Breaking Cycles: Choosing Growth Over the Past Are you stuck in the same patterns that keep holding you back? In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, Jessica gets real about recognizing negative behavioral cycles, breaking free from old habits, and making the conscious choice to grow. Jessica shares practical tips, personal insights, and mindset shifts...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E08: Dear My Teenage Self In this heartfelt solo episode, host Jessica Gerlock gets vulnerable as she reads a letter to her teenage self. She reflects on the challenges, mistakes, and lessons that shaped her into the woman she is today — from heartbreak and self-doubt to growth and resilience. This powerful episode is a reminder that we all have a story worth shari...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast – S04E07: Small Changes, Big Results In this solo episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock dives into the power of small, intentional changes and how they can create massive results over time. From daily habits to mindset shifts, Jessica shares practical strategies you can start today to transform your health, happiness, and confidence—without feel...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S04E06: Your Health is Your Wealth with guest Dana Gudelis On this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , Jessica Gerlock talks with wellness coach and founder of Gude Health Dana Gudelis to uncover the secrets to holistic health. Dana shares her story from being in the corporate world to focusing more on her health and wellness. From mindset shifts to practical rou...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast: S04E05- Back to Regular Scheduled Programming We’ve officially reached the halfway point of Season 4! In this special episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock reflects on the journey so far—highlighting the powerful conversations, stories of resilience, and inspiring takeaways from the first half of the season. Jessica shares behind-the-scenes ins...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E03: The Simple Path to Health and Wellness with guests Talia and Elon Lindie co-founders of ine+ nutrition In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , Jessica talks with Talia and Elon Lindie , the husband-and-wife duo and co-founders of ine+ nutrition , a brand built on science, purpose, and a passion for redefining wellness. Together, they share their jour...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E03: Choosing Courage: A Solo Journey to a New Life Abroad with guest Maggie Spicer In this episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, host Jessica Gerlock talks with Maggie Spicer, who left her home country behind to start fresh in a place where everything—from the language to the lifestyle—was unfamiliar. Maggie shares the fears she had to face, the challenges she...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E02: Never too Late to Make a Change with guest Greg Graziotto In this inspiring episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , host Jessica Gerlock talks with Greg Graziotto, an obstacle course racing enthusiast whose journey into Spartan racing transformed not just his fitness, but his entire outlook on life. Greg shares how discovering his passion for OCR pushed him...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S04E01- Still Standing: Why Resilience Isn’t Just a Buzzword On the season four premiere episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast , our host, Jessica Gerlock shares her opinion on the resilience of the players of the WNBA, how switching your mindset when dating is important, and what chatGPT describes 'Five Foot Strong' as. If you have a story of resilience that will i...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast-S03E10: What’s my Age Again? On the season three finale of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host, Jessica Gerlock shares her perspective on healthy aging and how it affects your physical and mental health. Jessica also recaps season three of the podcast and gives her final tip of advice on how to take care of your overall health. Remember, whether you are five feet ta...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast- S03E09: Women in Sports On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock, discusses her excitement around the rise in popularity of professional women’s sports. Jessica talks about the impact that these strong inspiring female athletes such as Caitlyn Clarke, Simone Biles, Trinity Rodman, and more, will have on the next generation of yo...

S03E08- The Five Foot Strong Podcast- Making Your Bed On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock, talks about May being Mental Health Awareness Month. She also shares her reaction to the commencement speech given at The University of Texas at Austin done by Navy Admiral William H. McRaven in 2014 . Remember, whether you are five feet tall or seven feet tall, w...

S03E07- The Five Foot Strong Podcast: How to Manage Everyday Stress On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast, our host Jessica Gerlock goes on a deep dive on how to manage everyday stress in a healthy way. She talks about stress management strategies, the mind-body connection, and how to work out specifically for you. Remember whether you are five feet tall like Jessica, or seven fee...

The Five Foot Strong Podcast: S03E06- Battling Body Image Struggles On this week’s episode of The Five Foot Strong Podcast with host, Jessica Gerlock, we discuss battling body image struggles related to mental health including body dysmorphia. Jessica also talks about why routines are healthy, if yoga/pilates are enough, and the concept of mental toughness. Please rate, comment, subscribe, and lik...