The Mindset Mile

On this week's episode I'm opening up about struggling with postpartum depression after my second baby. Many women struggle from baby blues or postpartum depression but the topic yet remains somewhat taboo. I share in depth about what things felt like after having my second baby and the hurtful thoughts I had about myself during this fragile time in hopes that it makes even one other woman out the...

It's one thing to have a positive mindset but it's another to approach every bad feeling or situation with an "only good vibes" attitude. In this episode we go over how to identify when you or others are being toxically positive and how to change the things you say in the face of trauma. While offering optimistic or sunny words is well intended when someone is going through something hard, toxic p...

From being on the high school swim team and in great shape to being over 300 pounds by the time she was 30, destination wedding photographer Jess Fairchild shares her story of finding fitness later in life while loving her body and who she was every step of the way. Jess shares what it really means to be body positive and how having a long road of weight loss ahead of her never stopped her from ju...

Believe it or not, there are some common mistakes that hinder most people from sticking with the process to reaching a goal without them realizing the problem is not them, it's in the way they set their goal. In this episode we are going to learn to be more strategic at setting better goals, learn the difference between vision and goals and refocus on the things that create change that lasts. Cozy...

Quitting is a toxic habit but it's one you can correct whenever you decide to do so, and this episode will show you how. We've all started something with enthusiasm only to find ourselves skipping a day or two then eventually throwing in the towel. Starting again can feel discouraging because eventually, you lose faith in yourself to follow through. Learn how to undo your habit of quitting and gai...

Whether in business, athletic training, weight loss or other pursuits in life, a stall of progress is completely normal. But your mindset and the effort you continue to put in through a plateau is going to determine the direction you are moving in when you come out of it. In this episode I talk about how to reframe the way you think about plateaus to prevent you from becoming frustrated and discou...

Meal prep can feel daunting and overwhelming if it's not a routine you're used to. It's not for lack of tools and inspiration when it comes to foods to make; food bloggers and Pinterest recipes are plentiful, it's that you haven't found a simple way to streamline the process. In this episode I share five tips to help you get started and stay consistent with meal prep to set your weeks up for succe...

Many people view vulnerability as a weakness but it is actually a strength. It takes courage to show up and put yourself out there in both personal and professional relationships, but when you can be honest with yourself and others about how you feel you expand your potential to grow and see opportunities you wouldn't normally see inside your comfort zone. This episode will encourage you to stop k...

In this episode I offer seven things to practice this year that will help you build confidence in yourself, foster meaningful relationships, grow your business ventures and help you live in the present instead of worrying about the future. Betterhelp This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mindsetmile for 10% off your first month of therapy. Timest...

In this episode I'm sharing seven things to leave in 202 that will help you live purposefully, attract the things and people you want into your life and empower you to create boundaries around what is no longer serving you. You don't want to miss this episode or next week's episode on seven things you DO want to bring with you into 2023. Timestamps: [0:55] Leave behind caring what others think of...

Use the prompts in this episode to reflect on 2022. Reflecting does not need to be reserved for big life events or lessons; when employed daily, weekly or monthly, we give ourselves the chance to notice our own behavior, thought patterns and can learn from our mistakes. It also gives us proof of all the amazing things going well. So what questions can we ask to make reflections most effective? In...

In this episode we talk about a nasty disease, it's called discouragement. It’s universal and attacks even those of us with naturally upbeat personalities. Discouragement ruins relationships, it ruins businesses, it ruins culture, it ruins progress, it makes parenting more difficult, it serves absolutely no good. And even more, discouragement always feels like it’s something happening to us instea...

Whether you love it or hate it, social media is a part of our culture and lives and looks like it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. But even when some hate it, they still get drawn into the mindless scroll perpetuating thoughts of bitterness, jealousy, comparison and even depression. Though too much of anything isn't good for anyone, if you're going to partake in social media then you should d...

You know one of the biggest reasons people sleep on taking risks, making change and stepping out of their comfort zone? It's because they feel like if they go for it then they need to win - in whatever way they define win. But your life is not defined solely by your success and wins, it's defined by going after it regardless of the outcome. What if I told you your potential is not so much about yo...

Often we are asked, "what is your why?" Finding a big enough reason behind why you choose to do something will help you tap into energy you didn't know you had, helps you see with clarity you did not have before and drives motivation by having a bigger purpose. But what I've found even more compelling to reveal is to discover what the "because" behind the why is. Oftentimes people turn their reaso...

Happy Thanksgiving week, my friend. This time of year always prompts people to express gratitude for the things and people in their life, which is something I think makes us all fond of this holiday. In this episode I share three compelling quotes about gratitude and talk about how practicing gratitude year round will change your entire perspective on life far beyond the turkey coma. Timestamps: [...

It is a natural and common practice to want to escape reality, especially when things feel hard, be it through impulse shopping, binge eating and drinking, or scrolling social media for 30 minutes. These temporary fixes delay things we don't want to feel or deal with, when the reality is that the only way out is through. Life and our day to day is not meant to just get through, wish away or treat...

This episode is going to give you some practical tips on how to maintain balance through the holidays with your fitness, time, energy and diet. The last couple months of the year tend to be a throw away for many people due to a busier schedule with social and holiday events, some tend to go overboard with food, drink and sweets and then feel like they need to back pedal come January 1. It's time t...

We all have ways in which our childhood and upbringing shaped who we are and how we think about ourselves today. Even among those who one would consider had great family dynamics or idea role models, there seems to be some common issues we struggle with as adults. In this episode I'm giving you three affirmations that will help heal your inner child so that you can live, love and operate with conf...

At face value we think confidence means that one is fearless, bold and never doubts themselves, which can create this feeling of impossibility to relate or ever be able to acquire the same level of confidence. But confident people have gaps in their belief, bad habits and feel imposter syndrome. But if that's the case then what's the point of being confident? Learn what the slight difference is in...

Distractions exist in every corner of our lives and they aren't going anywhere, so it's up to us to learn to minimize them and train ourselves to focus on the precious time we have to be productive. In this episode I'm sharing three hacks to reduce distractions that go beyond the obvious turning off phone and social media notifications. Timestamps: [0:47] Dealing with distractions. [3:04] Stop wri...

Over 85% of people do not follow through with their New Year's resolutions and it's not for lack of feeling motivated by a fresh start. It's usually because there isn't a real plan in place beforehand to make sure they have a blueprint to follow through with their goal. This episode will set you up to play offense in 2023 instead of waiting until the new year arrives to set yourself up for success...

Guilt is an energy vampire and sadly, most people add self induced guilt to many things in their life that keep them from making progress or feeling happy. In this episode I'm covering five things you need to stop feeling guilty about today and reasons why you shouldn't. Timestamps: [1:31] #1. Prioritizing yourself. [4:17] #2. Reaching out for help. [11:27] #3. Feeling all of your emotions. [14:56...

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You have a goal, you know what it will take to get to the goal but for some reason, subconsciously or not, you feel paralyzed to take action. In this episode I interview life, leadership and business coach China Jones about what inner work is, some deep rooted beliefs that may be holding you back from taking action and how to overcome them. You don't want to miss this one. Timestamps: [3:06] China...