The Monika A. Mazur Podcast

I didn’t grow up driving. In Poland, I was terrified of it. But when I moved to the U.S. as an au pair, everything changed. My host families handed me the keys, first to a giant Chevy, then a little Honda, and eventually a Subaru I drove for years. All of them were given to me. I was still scared, still unsure, still depending on what was handed to me. In this episode, I take you through the timel...

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Faustino. Our story goes back to 2018, when she first came to train with me at my very first studio. It was a Saturday morning, and she showed up in full glam- full makeup, ready to go. Later, she admitted she had been following me on Instagram for years, and meeting me felt like meeting a celebrity, which still makes me laugh. We trained for few years but...

In this episode, I sit down with a few of the Sprint Month participants to talk through what changed for them during this challenge. You’ll hear real examples of what momentum looked like: clearing six bags of clutter, deleting over three thousand photos, and reaching inbox zero after months of backlog. Some participants shared surprising personal wins too, like writing long-delayed farewell lette...

This week, I’m joined by Ala (Alicja), a BBM client from Poland who made a bold move and reached out right after hearing me on a podcast. She didn’t wait. She didn’t overthink. And that one decision created a complete shift in how she trains, works, and lives. Ala came to BBM after years of doing intense workouts like CrossFit that left her with a thick waist, big traps, flat booty and a body that...

In this solo episode, I’m talking about something I see all the time—women who are constantly in motion, always doing, always busy… but somehow still not getting the results they want. It’s not a time issue. It’s a focus issue. Here’s what I’m getting into: • How being busy without direction keeps you stuck • What lack of structure actually costs you (in fitness, business, and beyond) • Why multit...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Marie-Luise, a professional opera singer from Germany who made a bold move after doing 100 solo workouts that led nowhere. She had already been performing a major role- twice. The first time, she promised herself she’d get in better shape for the second round. So she trained consistently… but when she stepped into the costume again, it was still just as tigh...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Michele Silver, who first joined BBM years ago and has experienced it all—pregnancy, postpartum, and now life as a busy mom balancing fitness, work, and everything in between. From starting with just the app to now training live multiple times per week, Michele shares how her approach to consistency, accountability, and mindset has evolved. We dive into how...

If you’ve ever felt like success comes easier to others- like they’re building, growing, and winning while you’re stuck in the same place- this episode is for you. Because the truth is, it’s not about talent, luck, or even having the perfect plan. It’s about keeping your word. When you say you’re going to do something and don’t follow through, you reinforce the belief that your goals don’t matter....

This week, I’m doing a solo episode to break down what’s changed in my life over the past three years since starting this podcast. No fluff, just lessons from taking action, adapting, and building a life that I love. I’m sharing: Action over perfection: how I stopped overthinking and started making moves. Building real freedom: the shifts that took me from a small house, and rigid schedule to fina...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Karolina D’Angelo, a BBM member who went from watching on the sidelines to fully committing to her fitness journey. After years of starting and stopping, she finally took the leap—and what started as a simple walking challenge turned into a complete mindset and lifestyle shift. We dive into what changed this time, why she stuck with it, how she made time des...

This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Clara Lima, a long-time BBM client who worked with me in fitness for years before coming to me for business coaching. For over a year, she was “building a business,” but in reality, nothing was actually moving forward. She wasn’t making progress- not because she didn’t have a vision, but because perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt kept her stuck....

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jayna Roy , a client I first met back in 2017 when she walked into my fitness studio. Since then, we’ve had a journey full of starts, stops, comebacks, and growth—and in this episode, Jayna gets real about all of it. We dive into what it’s like to quit and come back —not just once, but multiple times. If you’re someone who’s taken a “BBM break,” feeling hesi...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Basama, a longtime client who started working with me back in 2009. In this open and deeply personal conversation, we dive into some of the biggest challenges she’s faced- and overcome- with a focus on mental health, motherhood, and self-awareness. We talk about: • Mental health: Specifically, how having someone guide you can help pull you out of dark spots,...

This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Stephanie Monteiro, a longtime client and friend whose fitness journey started with me back in 2008. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own fitness, you’ll find so much in her story that speaks to the struggles we all face when life shifts. We talk about: • Stephanie’s evolution from lifting with me to becoming an 18-time marathoner and triathlon finisher...

In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Heather Hamilton, who’s been my client since 2011 (yes, over a decade!). Heather’s story is one of evolution—she’s worked with me in almost every way possible. We talk about: • How Heather started with me as a weight loss client and later prepped for a bodybuilding competition in 2013. • What happened post-competition when her training stayed strong...

Jessica reached out to me right before Thanksgiving last year. That’s how I knew she was serious- no one starts training during the holidays unless they’re truly done with their old ways. She almost didn’t do it. A loud voice told her it wasn’t the right time, but a quiet spark inside said, I want this for myself. She listened to that spark. We spoke. Jessica committed. She started showing up live...

I’m so excited to share this conversation with Almarie, someone who has known me since the very beginning of my career in fitness. We go all the way back to 2009, when I was a brand-new trainer and Almarie worked at the front desk at Headworks Fitness Center for Women in Brookline, MA. Since then, both of our lives have changed in so many ways. Almarie now lives in Puerto Rico (she joins me live f...

In this episode, Monika interviews her long-term client, Taylor, who’s transformed her fitness as a mom of twins and a busy professional. Taylor shares how quitting alcohol sparked her next-level results, how Monika’s simple coaching made fitness easy, and how involving her sister, Robbie, and meeting a friend, Bo, through BBM gave her the support she needed. Monika also provides Taylor with three...

In this episode, Monika reconnects with Darren , a client of eight years , for an insightful conversation about how he consistently stays in top shape while balancing life as a father, husband, and busy professional. Darren shares how he manages his workouts while traveling, how he and his wife share responsibilities, and how he makes nutrition both simple and sustainable. If you’re a driven, high...

In this episode, Monika chats with Christen Pratt, a client who was initially on the fence about joining her virtual fitness program. Christen opens up about how she overcame her doubts and the incredible physical and mental transformations she’s experienced since taking the leap. Christen talks about how she’s developed a more defined, curvier physique, and how the journey has boosted her confide...

In this unique episode, Monika reflects on her 20-year journey of immigrating to the United States during a drive back from a weekend away with her parents. As they travel, Monika asks if her parents have any questions about her two decades in America. The conversation, conducted in Polish, gives listeners an intimate glimpse into their family dynamic. Later, Monika continues in English, reflectin...

In this episode, Monika sits down with Tricia, a long-term client who has been working with her in both fitness coaching and one-on-one performance coaching. Monika and Tricia originally met in 2013, but it wasn't until eight years later that they began their transformative journey together. During their conversation, they discuss the power of accountability, the importance of continuous self-...

Are you someone who's seeking accountability? Join me in a compelling conversation with Liz Salvador, a dedicated fitness business owner and longstanding client at BBM. Liz shares invaluable insights on accountability, life pivots, and the journey from corporate America to successful entrepreneurship. As the happy owner of a thriving yoga studio, she brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to...

In this episode, Monika interviews Jenny, her client of several years. Jenny, a 39-year-old hairstylist and mom of two, initially hesitated to join Monika's BBM program and life training sessions on Zoom because she always hated gym class and didn’t want anyone looking at her and judging her. Jenny's progress is amazing. She now has an hourglass figure, wears a bikini confidently for the f...

By listening to this Monika A Mazur Podcast episode, you will gain tips that you can use immediately to commit to your growth, especially if you are an ambitious person with an all-or-nothing mindset. Monika interviews her long-term client, Kayla, who has maintained a 100-pound weight loss. Kayla shares the strategies that have kept her committed, such as creating games to stay motivated and disci...