The Get Your Goal Podcast: Your Goal, Your Way, by Being More You

How do you SEE yourself, when you look in the mirror or think about your body? It feels true and real, right? But what if it’s not? Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring the ways we SEE ourselves and chatting about 👀 The *real* damage we’re doing when we pick our bodies apart or call ourselves names 👀 The tools you’ll use to climb out of this situation, and 👀 Some of the biologi...

This one gets really DEEP really fast.  Today, we’re exploring the cycle of SELF-LOATHING, with a quick conversation about: WHY we do it and why it’s a good idea to stop WHAT self-loathing really is (it’s simpler than you realize!), and  HOW three easy words can change it all for you I know it can feel overwhelming to try and stop the cycle of thoughts that’s bringing you down, but I’m here to off...

There’s got to be a way to handle other peoples’ opinions, right? And I’m not talking about getting mad, walking away, crying, or feeling terrible about yourself. I mean really, truly *accepting* opinions that you don’t agree with. Of course there’s a way to handle it, and of course that’s what we’re discussing on this week’s episode! Along the way on your fitness journey (and my YouTube journey,...

Let’s talk about COMMITMENT - why it’s good for you and your health and fitness goals, and why we’re all afraid of it! (Hint: it’s your brain being your brain, of course…) I’ve got both practical advice and mental models for you to explore on your journey to commitment. And along the way, I’m sharing funny personal stories of my own commitments, or lack thereof. Ready to Get Your Goal? Here are th...

As a natural-born CONTROL freak, this topic strikes near and dear to my heart. This week, we’re talking about what you CONTROL, and - maybe more importantly - what you DON’T control. The almost painfully short list of what you DO control - your thoughts, your feelings, your actions and your results - might be things you’ve been tempted to relegate to other people, circumstances, things or situatio...

We’re diving into EMOTIONAL eating today, and getting to the heart of WHY we do it, and how to MANAGE it so you can feel better. First up, we’re talking about your BRAIN, of course, and why it does the silly (but biologically important!) things it does. And then we’ll put together a super simple (but not easy) 3-step plan that you can use for EMOTIONAL eating, and so many other times in your life...

This is a big one. We’re talking about how to CHANGE, and that really covers it all: Wanna change your body?  Your habits?  Your LIFE? Then you need to know and understand THIS. (And yes, I’m intentionally leaving it at that! There are no step-by-step instructions today, or practical advice - this episode is all about a single concept. And it’s probably the most important concept you’ll ever need,...

We made it! This is Part FOUR of the GOALS series, and it’s the most important one: what to do when you achieve your wildest dreams. You think it’s all going to be puppies and rainbows on the other side of this GOAL work, don’t you? Well… I mean, there might be puppies and there might be rainbows, but also? There might be more mindset work to be done! Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re ch...

Are you afraid to set GOALS? You’re not alone, my friend, and that’s the topic of this week’s Fitness Matters podcast! (...and the last two weeks, and next week!) If you’ve been struggling with setting a GOAL, there’s a pretty good chance you fall into one of two main camps: 😱 You’re afraid you WON’T get your goal, or 😱 You’re afraid you WILL Crazy, right? But, yes, we can be afraid of just abou...

It’s Part TWO of the GOALS series, and I’m really excited about this one, because it’s nice and practical. There are five steps! And the steps are simple! But they’re not easy. 😄 We’re not just setting a GOAL willy-nilly here. We’re setting a GOAL that you can actually *get.* And that means we’re diving into your brain with these five steps: 🤯 Have an idea 🤯 State it clearly 🤯 Put a number on...

Here we go! This is the first in a 4-part series about GOALS, and I am so excited to share this with you. Today we’re talking about WHY we (generally) set goals and why I think YOU (yes, you, personally) should set them for yourself. This conversation is the foundation of everything you need to know about setting personal GOALS - WHY is it a good idea? And WHAT will setting goals do for you? The f...

Having trouble finding MOTIVATION? I’ve got answers for where to look and how to get (and stay!) motivated. Long-time listeners won’t be surprised at the simple two-step process: 1. Have a GOAL 2. BELIEVE that you can get it And today we’re diving deep into that second step with a tool that’s sure to get you excellent results - your FUTURE SELF. Your future self 🤩 Is always proud of you 🤩 Knows...

Learning to TRUST yourself is one of the kindest and most important things you can do in life in general, but also, specifically, on your way to meeting your fitness goals. We all have areas in our lives where we don’t quiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiite trust ourselves to follow through, but there are actually some very simple steps you can take to rectify this! On this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters po...

I think at this point, you know what a big fan I am of setting GOALS, right? But there’s a whole ‘nother layer of goals that we haven’t discussed, and that’s what we’re digging into with this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast. Have you ever wondered why you sometimes reach your goal, but don’t feel entirely satisfied with the way it turned out? It’s likely that you had a hidden definit...

There are some pretty obvious jokes about big “BUTs” on this one, but don’t let that distract you from how important this topic is! The only thing I remember from college is this simple concept about language that I learned in Philosophy 101: Everything after the “but” is the true focus of the sentence. And this applies to you SO much more than you think! Because you? Have some hidden “buts” in yo...

What, what? New podcast on a Friday? Yep, it’s a special BONUS episode, taken from a LIVE session in my Get Your GOAL Coaching + Accountability group. We’re talking about STRESS today, and of course I’ve got some practical tips for working on the stress in your life, after we clarify one simple fact: STRESS only ever comes from your THOUGHTS, and never from the events of the world around you. It’s...

When you think about SELF CARE, what comes to mind for you? Bubble baths? Mani-pedis? What about eating vegetables, using a foam roller, or setting a GOAL? My friend, SELF CARE is about so much more than just relaxing (although that is *one* aspect of it)! During this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re diving deep into both the physical and mental activities that make up a SELF C...

Do you have some OLD THOUGHTS that make you feel terrible, but you think you just can’t get rid of them? My friend, I’m here with a message of hope! Plus a couple of mildly funny stories from my own experience of replacing old thoughts with newer, more productive and happier ones. In this week’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re covering: 🤯 What OLD THOUGHTS actually are 🤯 Why they’r...

Let’s talk about MENTAL TOUGHNESS! Because this fitness matter? Totally matters to *you,* even though you might not know it yet. There’s a lot of misunderstanding of the phrase “mental toughness” and today, I’m going to de-mystify the topic and share some personal stories about developing my own mental toughness. So, let’s chat about: 💪 What mental toughness ISN’T 💪 What it IS 💪 What it DOES fo...

How are you doing? Are you struggling with all the UNCERTAINTY in the world today? Well, let’s talk about that. Because I have a #truthbomb for you, as well as some practical advice for dealing with uncertainty. First, the cold, hard truth: LIFE IS *ALWAYS* UNCERTAIN Always. And you’re better equipped to deal with it than you realize (because you’ve actually been practicing your whole life)! So, t...

Wanna know how to boost your IMMUNE SYSTEM? Good. Because we’re diving in today, and this isn’t your standard “tips and tricks” kind of podcast. Instead, we’re taking a good long look at how keeping your immune system operating at its best is a lot like spinning plates. Like any of our human systems, there’s a LOT going on with your immunity, which means (this is good news!) that there’s a LOT you...

These are crazy times we’re living in, no? Most of us don’t have anything to compare this to, to know how to react, how to behave, how to think and how to move forward. But I have a few thoughts that you might find helpful. Whether you’re a long distance runner like me or not, I think you’ll be able to relate to how I’m thinking of this pandemic as a MARATHON (rather than a sprint). On this week’s...

Feeling kind of ANXIOUS? You’re not alone, and I’m here to help! This week, we’re diving into easing ANXIETY, armed with useful information and realistic advice you can use at home. Right now, it seems like the world is experiencing more fear and anxiety than usual, but that doesn’t mean YOU have to. Let’s talk about: 👌 WHAT anxiety is (and isn’t) 👌 WHY we have it 👌 HOW it’s actually *good* for...

Right now, you have some THOUGHTS about your BODY. And if I had to guess, I’d say most of them don’t leave you feeling especially good about yourself. I can help you feel better, and that’s why I made this podcast. This week, let’s talk about your BODY THOUGHTS and how you can start thinking in ways that will serve you. In this episode, we’ll cover: 🤔 How you unintentionally reveal your body thou...

Of course you want to reach your GOAL and feel all the happy, excited, proud, accomplished and thrilling feelings that go along with it! Don’t you? Well, sure you do. But also...My friend, there’s a part of your brain that might NOT want those thoughts and feelings, and it might be the thing that you’re struggling with on your way to your goal. Today on the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re exploring...