The Mindset/Mirror Connection

If you’ve ever felt like building new habits is just about pushing harder, having more willpower, or “getting motivated,” this episode will change everything. Pulling from the science of Atomic Habits , Christina breaks down exactly how to make your habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying—without adding stress to your life. She also shares real-life strategies she uses with her clients to...

Are you feeling bloated, exhausted, anxious, or stuck in a body that no longer responds the way it used to despite eating clean and working out? You're not crazy. You're likely inflamed. In this episode, Christina breaks down what inflammation really is, how it affects your hormones (especially in perimenopause), and the biological chaos it can trigger—like weight gain, poor sleep, mood sw...

In this episode, Christina sits down with Dr. Brook Choulet, founder of Choulet Performance Psychiatry and sports psychiatrist for elite athletes like the Phoenix Suns and US Olympic teams. Together, they unpack how perfectionism sabotages success, especially in high-achieving women and executives, and how performance psychiatry provides a more sustainable approach to mental excellence. About Dr....

If you've ever wondered why belly fat seems to sneak up on you no matter how clean you eat or how hard you train, this episode breaks it all down. Christina dives deep into the hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle shifts that make belly fat more stubborn across each decade of life. From cortisol overload in your 20s to estrogen crashes in your 40s, this episode gives you real, no-fluff strategies to...

In this episode of The Mindset/Mirror Connection , Christina dives deep into the powerful concept of radical acceptance—a foundational practice from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) that helps women stop fighting their bodies, emotions, and reality. Whether you're struggling with perimenopause, burnout, emotional eating, or feeling stuck in your wellness journey, this episode breaks down w...

Are you over 40 and tired of beauty influencers who don’t get your skin, your lifestyle, or your mindset? In this episode of The Mindset/Mirror Connection Podcast, Christina chats with Lauren Hale, a viral TikTok content creator and former teacher turned mature beauty influencer. Lauren shares her journey from burnout to building a platform that empowers women over 40 to feel confident in their sk...

Welcome to another Q&A episode! Christina answers real questions from her Facebook community of women navigating weight loss, strength training, perimenopause, and pelvic health. From building your booty at home to breaking a weight loss plateau, understanding why your pants feel tighter even as the scale goes down, and learning how to strengthen glutes with a tight pelvic floor—this episode i...

What if the secret to a longer, stronger, more confident life wasn't about losing weight—but about gaining strength? In this episode, Christina unpacks the cultural lie that women need to be smaller to be successful and replaces it with a bold truth: stronger is better. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, strength training isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about reclaiming your energy, inde...

In this episode, Christina welcomes back returning guest Michelle Carroll, a body image coach and PhD candidate studying disordered eating in the fitness industry, for an unfiltered conversation about the harmful myths perpetuated by fitness influencers. Together, they unpack the industry’s obsession with “before and after” transformations, the deceptive use of medical language and supplements, an...

Do you ever feel like you’re either all in or completely off track? That if you can’t do everything perfectly, it’s not even worth trying? In this eye-opening episode, Christina breaks down the all or nothing mindset—why it shows up, how it sabotages your progress, and what to do instead. You’ll learn how this common thought pattern is deeply tied to trauma, nervous system regulation, and hormonal...

Are your weekend cocktails secretly sabotaging your hormones, sleep, and sanity? In this episode, Christina unpacks the hidden impact alcohol has on women's bodies—especially after age 35. From hormones and weight gain to brain fog and sleep disruption, this episode dives deep into how our "party girl" persona can clash with our evolving health goals. Christina shares personal storie...

What if the thing you’ve always been doing for free is actually the key to your purpose? In this powerful and purpose-filled episode, Christina sits down with licensed psychotherapist, former hostage negotiator, and national media expert Andrea Wise-Brown to unpack how following the thread of purpose—even when life gets messy—can transform your entire path. Together, they explore how purpose shows...

What if your burnout isn’t a personal failure but a generational pattern you were never taught to question? In this raw and empowering episode, Christina explores how many of us were raised by women who weren’t allowed to mother themselves and how that legacy shows up in our lives as martyrdom, over-giving, body image struggles, and identity loss. It’s time to unlearn that narrative, reconnect wit...

Think losing fat means cutting carbs, doing daily cardio, or skipping dinner? Think again. In this episode, Christina calls out the top 10 fat loss lies that keep women frustrated, exhausted, and stuck in cycles that don’t work. From the truth about cardio and late-night eating to the real reason the scale won’t budge, Christina breaks down the science and psychology behind fat loss—especially for...

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “How does she do it all… and still show up with confidence?” This episode dives into a story a transformation of grit, glam, and growth. In this powerful conversation, Christina sits down with Lisa Moore, personal stylist, makeup artist, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and mental health advocate, to explore how the darkest chapters of our past can...

Ever feel like you’ve “fallen off the wagon” after a weekend of indulgence? In this raw and empowering episode, Christina dismantles the toxic diet culture belief that your health journey is a pass/fail scenario. Christina walks us through her real-life weekend and unpacks how guilt, shame, and binary thinking distort our relationship with food, movement, and self-worth. This episode is for anyone...

Is summer messing with your body image? In this episode, Christina breaks down the real reasons why swimsuits, unstructured schedules, and social eating events spark anxiety and how to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset that comes with it. Christina shares her personal struggles from a recent vacation, client wins, and practical tools that help women feel empowered, not restricted, in thei...

Are your hormones holding you back from feeling and performing your best? In this eye-opening episode, Christina sits down with Dr. Jordan Trapp, a women’s hormone health expert, to unpack how hormones influence everything from fat loss and metabolism to mood swings, energy dips, and sleep quality. Whether you're in your 20s or your 50s, struggling with stubborn weight, anxiety, or extreme fat...

Do you feel like the number on the scale determines your worth, mood, or progress? In this empowering episode, we’re flipping the script on what that little device really means in your journey to health and self-love. Whether you’re glued to it daily or terrified of stepping on, your relationship with the scale may be holding you back more than you think. Christina breaks down how to shift from ob...

Are the fitness influencers you follow helping you or hurting your progress and mindset? In this episode, Christina takes a deep dive into the world of social media fitness influencers, exposing the hidden dangers of misleading advice, lack of transparency, and harmful content that damages mental health. From unpacking her own experience with group fitness to analyzing influencer trends and misinf...

How should women train throughout their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and beyond, and what’s holding them back from peak performance? In this episode, Christina sits down with performance coach Mikayla Foss, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, yoga instructor, and boxing coach who works with both elite athletes and high-performing executives at EXOS. Together, they dismantle the my...

In this episode, Christina opens up about what it means to show up for yourself—mentally, physically, and emotionally—especially when life feels overwhelming. Whether you're navigating grief, burnout, or just a rough patch, Christina offers mindset strategies and actionable tools to help you stay grounded in your health goals, even when motivation is low. She shares personal stories from a cha...

Are your mood swings, brain fog, and stubborn weight gain just “aging” or is it something more? In this episode, Christina pulls no punches while diving deep into the misunderstood world of perimenopause. You’ll hear about the shocking misinformation still being taught to therapists, why your go-to strategies (like doubling down on cardio or just “pushing through”) might be hurting more than helpi...

In this episode, Christina addresses the frustrations of yo-yo dieting and debunk three pervasive lies that keep you trapped in the cycle. She explores how sustainable changes, rather than restrictive diets or willpower, lead to lasting weight loss and self-confidence. This episode also announces some important changes in the podcast. Tune in to discover how to create a consistent, healthy lifesty...

Are you still worried that lifting weights will make you bulky? Think your muscles will turn into fat if you stop training? Or believe you need to lose weight before you can start lifting? In this myth-busting episode, WE are calling out the top 8 muscle-building myths that are keeping women stuck, misinformed, and spinning their wheels in frustration. With a mix of science-backed truths, real-lif...