The Mind Body Project

We explore why change so often stalls and how to build habits that stick by focusing on identity, setting specific targets, and choosing training over trying. Practical stories and examples show how discipline bridges the gap between motivation and success. • defining change through who we want to become • why behavior-only focus backfires • turning identity into small daily actions • setting meas...

We explore “food noise,” the nonstop inner chatter about eating, and show how diet culture, social media, and rigid rules drown out real hunger. We share practical steps to pause, reframe self-talk, slow down, and use simple structure to build a balanced, guilt-free routine. • defining food noise and why it persists • diet culture’s clean vs cheat framing • social media conflicts and indecision •...

We share a layoff story and how negative what-ifs nearly stalled a new start, then show how to flip the script toward possibilities with practical steps. The talk ends with a challenge to test positive what-ifs in work, relationships, and daily choices. • the pull of negative what-ifs after a setback • the missed upside when we skip positive what-ifs • a balanced method to reframe risk and reward...

We explore how a 1950s Harvard rat study reveals the power of hope, then turn it into three practical strategies to build belief: borrow confidence, recall rebounds, and practice self-cheering. Stories from training and obstacle races bring the ideas down to earth with clear, usable steps. • Why hope extends endurance and effort • Borrowing belief from trusted people when confidence is low • Turni...

We explore the “portion illusion” and how plate size, color, bowls, spoons, and even room space trick our brains into eating more. Practical swaps and hand-based guides make portions feel right without weighing or counting. • how large plates make food look smaller • why dessert plates feel more satisfying with small servings • space illusions from rooms to dinnerware • plate color contrast and fu...

We explore how the phrase “It runs in my family” can trap us in harmful cycles and how mindful choices can shift that story to “It ran.” We focus on practical steps for changing habits around food, movement, addiction, and mental health for ourselves and others. • challenging the family narrative that limits change • deciding to break the cycle with agency • naming common cycles in food, exercise,...

We explore how to move from overwhelm to traction by shrinking change down to moments and stacking tiny wins. We share stories from our community, a hard season that sparked the “shifted moments” idea, and a simple four-step method to build momentum again. • recognizing the need for an overall shift • being intentional with thoughts to redirect emotion • creating micro wins that restore agency • s...

We break down metabolism myths and show how habits, not age, drive your burn. Strength training, protein, smart cardio, sleep, and daily movement become a simple plan you can stick to and scale. • what metabolism is and how it works • genetics versus lifestyle influence on metabolic function • why chronic low calories slow your burn • strength training as the primary metabolic lever • smarter card...

We sit down with Angela Richardson, a lifelong runner and seasoned court professional, to explore how discipline, law, and budget stewardship shape the race for county judge. Clear talk on probates, guardianships, fiscal health, and what it would mean to make history as the county’s first female judge. • why running discipline translates to steady leadership • how Angela built a legal career in Bo...

The word heavy gets tossed around like it comes with a universal number, but our bodies and our lives don’t work that way. We break down why five pounds can be crushing for one person and a warm-up for another, and how that same relativity shows up in the stressors we carry outside the gym. When we drop the obsession with numbers and tune into feel—breath, position, control—we build strength that...

We share six hard truths that move dreams from ideas to visible results. We trade the myth of perfect timing for action, courage, and small habits that compound into real change. • dreams are personal responsibility and need action to become vision • stop waiting to be discovered and take initiative • push yourself when comfort stalls progress • act without permission and trust internal authority...

We frame food as money and the body as a bank, then show how balanced meals, sleep, movement, and hydration create steady energy instead of spikes and crashes. Practical steps help you audit deposits and withdrawals so your plan fits your real life. • body as bank and energy as currency • energy givers: protein, fiber, complex carbs, colorful plates • energy drainers: sugar, ultra-processed foods,...

We challenge the “I’ll start Monday” loop and show how delay feels good while keeping us stuck. Practical micro-steps replace excuses so we can build momentum with tiny, honest actions today. • the Monday reset trap and weekend guilt • how delaying creates false comfort • repeating patterns with fitness, food and reading • why micro-commitments build self-trust • simple fallback plans for busy day...

What happens when you remove the exit and choose to move anyway? We take the famous “burn the boats” idea and make it practical, turning a mythic story into clear steps you can use to beat fear, stop hedging, and commit to real change. Fear doesn’t disappear when you cut off retreat—options do. That single shift can transform your posture from tentative to decisive and focus your energy on the onl...

What if your meals felt like care instead of a compliance test? We dive into a mindset shift that can change how you eat, move, and talk to yourself: food as self-care, not self-control. Rather than chasing perfection and paying for “mistakes” with guilt or extra cardio, we explore how to build a balanced rhythm you can live with every day, holidays included. We break down the difference between r...

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We challenge the one-size-fits-all idea of “do your best” and replace it with a simple, honest practice you can use every day. Effort changes with energy, season, and context, and grace keeps you showing up. • why comparison turns effort into disappointment • how capacity shifts day to day and season to season • the honest self-check to prevent sandbagging • practical examples across fitness, work...

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Join Aaron in his amazing conversation with Kim.   Kim shares her journey of love at a young age to losing the love of her life at a young age.  Kim takes us through her and her husband Jeff's journey of marriage at a young age to living a blessed life until the day that changed their lives forever.  Kim shares her faith and optimism leading up to Jeff's passing and how that same faith a...

Many times, it is not that we aren't physically capable, but our mind plays tricks on us and tells us we are not. Overcome your tricky mind. https://aarondegler.com/

Are you waiting to know it all? Are you using that as an excuse to not starting?  You may be a knowledge Junkie. https://aarondegler.com/

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