Emily Irwin

The Mindset Gym

If you’re ambitious and know you’re capable of more—but keep getting stuck in cycles of overthinking, inconsistency, or self-sabotage—this channel is for you. This isn’t about more motivation. It’s about understanding why you don’t follow through—and fixing it. I help you bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it by breaking down how your brain, habits, and emotions are working against you—and how to take back control. No fluff. No toxic “just push harder” advice. Just real, practical strategies for people tired of getting in their own way. I’m your host, Emily Irwin—an R...

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Emily Irwin

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

75: Stop Wasting Your Days Off 05.03.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! Most people plan their workdays down to the minute — but give almost no thought to how they spend their days off. In this episode, we talk about why unplanned days off often leave us feeling more drained than refreshed, how doomscrolling quietly fills the empty space when nothing is intentional, and why rest without structure isn’t actually rest at all. We explo...

74: Your Brain Wasn’t Built For Modern Life (That’s Why You’re Procrastinating) 02.03.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! Why do we keep putting things off until tomorrow — even when we want to change? In this episode, we break down the real reason procrastination happens — and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of discipline. Your brain is wired for survival, not long-term growth, and many of the thought patterns that once kept humans alive are now quietly sabotaging progr...

73: The Black Coffee Theory- Clarity Changes Everything 26.02.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! Have you ever felt unheard in a relationship — or stuck in life — even though you thought you were being clear? In this episode, we break down the trending Black Coffee Theory and explore why clarity plays such a powerful role in our relationships, boundaries, goals, and personal growth. There are two popular interpretations of this theory — one that focuses on...

72: How to Trust Yourself During a Big Life Pivot with Jesse Kleinman 23.02.2026

Are you scared to start over? Thinking about changing careers but afraid of making the wrong decision? In this episode, we talk about how to trust yourself when making a big life pivot — especially when self-doubt, fear of failure, and other people’s expectations are holding you back. If you feel stuck in a career that looks good on paper but doesn’t feel aligned anymore, this conversation is for...

71: I’ve Been Podcasting For 1 Year, Here’s My Thoughts 19.02.2026

Welcome to the Mindset Gym Podcast! On February 17th we officially hit 365 days since episode one was published!! I’m so excited and grateful to have hit this milestone, but it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride. This year has been full of ups and downs, learning new things, throwing myself into the deep end and getting way out of my comfort zone. Was it worth it? I’m going to share my thoughts wi...

70: Why Improving Your Body Isn’t Fixing Your Confidence 16.02.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! In today’s world, female body image is under constant pressure. From social media trends that glorify shrinking and fragility to cultural messages that tie a woman’s worth to how her body looks, many women find their lives consumed by body dissatisfaction. In this episode, we explore how body image issues affect women at every stage of life—and why this struggle...

69: This Trap Will Guarantee You Fall Off The Bandwagon (Here’s How To Avoid It) 12.02.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! In this episode, we break down The Shortcut Trap and why skipping the process almost always backfires. From lottery winners who go broke, to crash dieting and extreme weight loss, to overnight success stories that disappear just as fast — the pattern is the same: when you don’t earn the result, you don’t know how to keep it. We’ll talk about: Why shortcuts feel...

68: Fitness & Nutrition Hills I’m Willing to Die on 09.02.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing the fitness and nutrition hills I’m willing to die on — the principles I stand by after years of experience as a nurse, holistic nutritionist, and nearly decade-long gym rat. If you’re tired of conflicting fitness advice, extreme diets, and trends that leave you exhausted, stuck, or under-fueled, this episode is for you. We’re breaki...

67: Potential Doesn’t Matter 05.02.2026

Welcome to the Mindset Gym podcast! Most people think success comes down to talent, intelligence, or potential. But that belief is keeping a lot of people stuck. In this episode, we break down why potential doesn’t matter nearly as much as people think — and why the most successful people in the room are often not the smartest or most naturally gifted. They’re the ones who: Decided to go for it We...

66: How to Shift the Energy of Your Life (Without Overhauling Everything) 02.02.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! If your life feels fine on paper but a little flat in real life, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re talking about how to shift the energy of your life without overhauling everything. No extreme routines, no dramatic life resets — just small, fun, low-effort changes that can completely change how your day feels. From romanticizing your everyday routi...

65: What Is a Mental Diet (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) 29.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! We spend so much time focusing on our physical health but almost no time talking about what we’re feeding our mind. In this episode, we’re breaking down what a mental diet actually is, why it matters more than you think, and how the content you consume every day — social media, news, relationships, conversations, and even your self-talk — is quietly shaping your...

64: Treat Your Hobbies Like a Career (& Your Job Like a Side Hustle) 26.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! What if you’ve been prioritizing the wrong thing your entire life? In this episode, we challenge hustle culture and flip the traditional career narrative on its head. Instead of letting your job define your identity, we explore what happens when you treat your hobbies like your career — and your job like the side hustle that funds your growth, creativity, and pu...

63: How to Actually Make Your Fitness Goals Stick This Year 22.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym podcast! If you’ve ever told yourself “this is the year I finally get consistent in the gym” — this episode is for you. In this podcast, I’m breaking down real, practical tips that actually helped me get into the gym and stay consistent, especially when motivation was low and discipline wasn’t automatic yet. This isn’t about extreme routines, toxic hustle, or all-or-noth...

62: Unlock Lifelong Learning with This Japanese Philosophy 19.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! Why do so many adults stop learning—and what does that do to the brain? In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of giving up learning as we get older, and how intellectual stagnation can quietly impact brain health, mental health, and long-term cognitive resilience. Research shows that continued learning in adulthood is linked to lower rates of depression, a...

61: How to use AI for Your Personal Growth 15.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! AI doesn’t have to replace your intuition or your humanity. Used intentionally, it can become a powerful tool for self-awareness, mindset shifts, and healthier relationships. In this episode, I walk you through simple, practical ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT for personal growth—from gaining clarity around your thoughts and emotions to improving how you commu...

60: Habits That Will Quietly Change Your Life 12.01.2026

welcome to the mindset gym podcast! Big life changes rarely come from big dramatic moves. More often, they come from small, quiet habits repeated consistently over time. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 subtle habits that can quietly change your life—not by overhauling your routine, but by gently improving how you think, respond, and show up each day. These habits are intentionally small, almost im...

59: Expert Researched Tips For a Better Nights Sleep (Practical At Home Tools) 08.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling rested? In this episode, I’m sharing a practical sleep toolkit you can start using tonight—no supplements, no sleep medications, and no extreme routines required. This episode breaks down simple, science-backed sleep strategies based on research and teachings from leading sleep experts including Dr. Andr...

58: Nobody Cares About Your Dreams (& That’s Great News) 05.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down a mindset shift that can genuinely change your life: nobody cares about your dreams — and that’s actually the best news you’ll ever hear. Most people think others are judging them, watching their every move, or waiting for them to fail… but the truth is, everyone is too busy with their own life to obsess over yours. When y...

57: 10 Ways to ACTUALLY Practice Self Care (No Surface Level Sh*t) 01.01.2026

Welcome to The Mindset Gym podcast! This week we are diving into 10 ways that you can actually practice self care. Not the surface level, bubble bath and face mask kind of self care (although those things are important)… the deep, meaningful, life changing kind of self care. We’re breaking down things that you can put into your routine immediately in order to move the needle. If you’re wanting to...

56: Not to be a Jerk but This is Why You’re Not Hitting Your Goals 29.12.2025

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! This week we are diving into all of the reasons why you’re continuing to fall short when it comes to achieving your goals. & it’s not because you suck. Actually, you’re probably just making it too hard. I’m going to give you simple steps that you can take in order to make it easy, make it mangeable long term and finally make it off the resolution list. Follo...

55: How to Keep Going When You Have Zero Motivation 25.12.2025

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! This week I am diving into three simple strategies that I use on the regular to do hard things when I don’t feel like it. These strategies are applicable to so many different things, whether it’s hard in general or it feels hard because you’re having an off day. Whatever the case, these will help you tackle it in a better headspace! Follow along on our socials s...

54: How To Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet (Questions to ACTUALLY Help You Achieve Your Goals) 22.12.2025

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! This week we are going through several questions to help you plan for your upcoming year! Making goals for the new year is a wonderful thing to do but in order to actually make them sustainable, you’ll need a plan! & I’m gonna help you create one! Grab a journal and a pen and let’s get to planning for the best year yet! Happy New Year! & I hope you have...

53: 20 Simple Habit Hacks That Make Consistency Easy 18.12.2025

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! This week we are diving into 20 very simple tips to make your habits incredibly easy to stick to ...like stupidly easy. If you have ever struggled to stick to a new habit (or to let go of an old one) this episode is for you. I'm going to break it down and make it real real easy to put into practice. Your habits don't have to be as complicated and intimidating as...

52: Subtle Ways People Pleasing is Wrecking Your Mental Health (& How to Fix it) 15.12.2025

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! This week we are talking about people pleasing. I'll be discussing some childhood experiences that can lead to this behavior, subtle ways that it may be showing up in your day to day behavior as an adult and what steps you can take to fix it. Constantly putting other peoples needs ahead of our own may have served us at one point but, chances are it is holding yo...

51: Don't Have Your Shit Together? Me Neither. Let's Talk About it 11.12.2025

Welcome to The Mindset Gym Podcast! This week I am talking about those periods in your life when you are just not feeling it. Maybe you aren't showing up the way you want to lately Maybe you're struggling with your mental health Maybe you've fallen off the wagon with your habits Maybe life has just been really hard lately Whatever the case, its so normal and you are not a failure for going through...

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